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Scion to ‘kickstart’ young entrepreneurs with its own small-business incubator

Are you young, talented, and interested in starting a small business within the creative arts community? Scion's Motivate small-business incubator contest might be for you.
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2013 Lexus LS 460 first drive

Lexus unveils the latest version of its flagship sedan, featuring a dramatic styling overhaul and a robust list of tech features throughout its cabin.
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Rage HD for iPhone Review

Review: Rage HD comes to the iPhone and iPad and instantly cements itself as one of the must-buy games for Apple’s portable device.
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Move over iPhone 5, reservation holder places Tesla Model S on eBay hoping for a huge profit

A Tesla Model S recently showed up on eBay with a seller looking to turn a quick buck on the electrifying luxury sedan.
2012 Toyota Prius C Review front angle hybrid car

2012 Toyota Prius C review

The baby of the Prius family still has some growing up to do, but its low price of admission and high-tech amenities make the Prius C an excellent value and fun to drive, even when the fun comes from a screen rather than the gas pedal.
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Photos of the Samsung WB150F SMART camera

The final member of Samsung's new SMART camera family. The new WB150F offers new and innovative ways to share and upload your pictures to the web.
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Next Mazda MX-5 Miata: lighter, meaner, and more Mini-like?

Speculation persists that the next-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata will shed some pounds, feature a turbocharged engine, and take cues from Mini's customization book.
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Coda, NHTSA recall 78 electric sedans due to possible faulty side-curtain airbags

The NHTSA and Coda automotive have recalled 78 of its electric sedans due to an issue regarding the cars side-curtain airbags not deploying properly.
New Japanese coin-operated EV charging station cost more than a pretty penny

New Japanese coin-operated EV charging station costs more than a pretty penny

Bypassing the need for station-specific smart cards and pre-registed accounts, a Japanese company has developed a coin-operated EV charging station.
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BYD grants your childhood wish with life-sized remote control car

With a reputation for lax patent laws its not often we see Chinese cars with innovating new features, but that's not the case with BYD Autos remote control feature found in its new Su Rui compact car.
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Sanya Skypump: World’s first wind-powered EV charging station debuts in Spain

GE and Urban Green Energy have unveiled the worlds first integrated wind-powered EV charging station in Barcelona, Spain.
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Audi digital rear-view mirror to feature in upcoming R8 e-tron (UPDATE)

Audi will incorporate some race-inspired technology into its upcoming R8 e-tron.
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Pedal fast for freedom: Brazilian prisoners use pedal power to generate city’s electricity

A Brazilian maximum security prison is giving its inmates the option to pedal for their freedom as they generate electricity for the local community.
Meals on wheels Applebees, Taco Bell go mobile with roving restaurants

Meals on wheels: Applebees, Taco Bell go mobile with roving restaurants

Restaurant and fast food chains are taking to the road and going mobile, invading the popular world of food carts and trucks in the process.
Poised for Paris Nissan electric SUV concept to debut at Paris Motor Show

Poised for Paris: Nissan electric SUV concept to debut at Paris Motor Show

The electric car scene is beginning to take shape, and reports suggest Nissan could be readying an all-electric SUV for the market.
Audi teases Pikes Peak Hill Climb "surprise" via Facebook

Audi teases Pikes Peak Hill Climb ‘surprise’ via Facebook

German luxury automaker Audi attempts to recapture former glory in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a suped-up RS5.
EPA hat trick Ford C-Max hybrid earns official 47 mpg rating across the board

EPA hat trick: Ford C-Max hybrid earns official 47 mpg rating across the board

Official fuel efficiency ratings have been awarded for the upcoming Ford C-Max Hybrid, along with some other interesting figures.
Timely tweet to blame for spike in oil prices

Timely tweet to blame for spike in oil prices

A bogus tweet earlier in the week claiming the death or serious injury of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad caused the price of oil to raise by over $1-per-barrel.
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Miles and smiles: The most fuel-efficient (non-hybrid) cars money can buy

With alternative-powered vehicles entering the market at an unprecedented pace, many might think they need to turn to expensive electrics or dulled-down hybrids for true high-mile marathoners. But for those not ready to depart from a more conventional vehicle, here is a list of the most fuel efficient, non-hybrid/electric, cars on the market.
Do it yourself Middle Tennessee State working on inexpensive retrofitting plug-in hybrid kit

Do it yourself: Middle Tennessee State working on inexpensive retrofitting plug-in hybrid kit

A group of students at Middle Tennessee state are working on a plug-in hybrid electric kit that could cost as little as $3,000 and boost the fuel economy of your current vehicle by up to 100 percent.
Tramontana XTR Another Spanish supercar sensation

Tramontana XTR: Another Spanish supercar sensation?

Looking to challenge the likes of Lamborghini and Ferrari, the Tramontana XTR is the latest supercar to hail from Spain.
Apple courtroom testimony reveals it once considered making a car

Apple courtroom testimony reveals it once considered making a car

As the ongoing legal battle between Samsung and Apple continues, recent testimony hints at the possible consideration of an Apple car and camera.
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Headlights, camera, action: Hollywood’s top 10 most memorable cars

From concepts to reality, television to film, we give our pick for Hollywood's top 10 most memorable cars.

From bad to worse: The top 10 worst car names of all time

Check our top ten list of worst car names of all time.

Lexus-branded Prius C in the pipeline for Toyota?

Could luxury-branded compact hybrids be next on the agenda for Toyota?
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Wave hello: Xbox Kinect-style controls coming to your car

A new way of controlling your vehicle is in the works, making tasks like switching on your stereo as simple as batting an eye.
Hyundai recalling over 200,000 Sonata and Santa Fe models

Hyundai recalling over 200,000 Sonata and Santa Fe models

Hyundai will recall certain Santa Fe and Sonata models due to faulty airbags that could greatly put drivers and passengers at risk.
GM considers dropping Penn State sponsorship in wake of Sandusky scandall

GM considers dropping Penn State sponsorship in wake of Sandusky scandal

After being slapped with a laundry list of penalties by the NCAA, Penn State's woes continue as General Motors is apparently considering ending its sponsorship of the university's athletic department.
No fellowship needed: F1 Boss Ecclestone may buy Nürburgring himself

No fellowship needed: F1 boss Ecclestone may buy Nürburgring himself

In an effort to save the historic racetrack, F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone may just purchase Nürburgring outright.
Consumer Reports takes 100 mile roadtrip to snag 2013 Ford Focus Electric

Consumer Reports takes 100 mile roadtrip to snag 2013 Ford Focus Electric

While electric vehicle models might be steadily growing in number, the ability to purchase them isn't getting any easier as recently demonstrated by Consumer Reports.
New navigation system could help boost EV range and fuel economy

New navigation system could boost EV range and fuel economy

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside are developing a navigation system that could boost your car's overall fuel economy and range.
Lord of the 'Ring Ecclestone says he will do everything to save Nürburgring

Lord of the ‘Ring: Ecclestone says he will “do everything” to save Nürburgring

With the fate of the famous Nürburgring racetrack in real jeopardy, British businessman and F1 chairman Bernie Ecclestone could be the legendary circuits last hope.
Honda delivers first Fit EV to California couple

Honda delivers first Fit EV to California couple

Honda has officially re-entered the battery electric market as the company’s all-electric Fit EV is delivered to a California couple over the weekend.
W Motors pledges to build Middle East's first homegrown hypercar

W Motors pledges to build Middle East’s first homegrown “hypercar”

The Middle East has yet to produce a sports car of its own but that's all about to change as W Motors plans to introduce two to the fray later this year.
Honda Civic Type R given the green light?

Honda Civic Type R given the green light?

With official announcements yet to be released, reports indicate Honda has given the green light on the next generation of its zippy Civic Type R.
Not so Super Troopers Florida cops fired over high-speed hijinks caught on cam

Not so Super Troopers: Florida cops fired over high-speed hijinks caught on cam

Two Floridian officers have been fired from the force after their high-speed hijinks were caught on camera by a fellow trooper.
Kia names K9 luxury sedan Quoris outside Korean market

Kia names K9 luxury sedan “Quoris” outside Korean market

With the K9 luxury sedan prepped for an eventual stateside debut, Kia has given it a new name for markets outside of Korea.
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Audi R9 concept: Honoring the past while looking to the future

Check out the Audi R9 concept, a menacing sport sedan that takes inspiration from Audi designs both past and present.