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HondaLink adds Twitter, Facebook, and more to new cloud-based infotainment system

HondaLink adds Twitter, Facebook, and more to new cloud-based infotainment system

Another in car entertainment system enters the fray as Honda unveils its purely cloud-based HondaLink set to debut in Honda's upcoming vehicles.
Porsche pondering more model lines on top of Macan SUV and 918 Spyder

Is Porsche pondering more model lines on top of Macan SUV and 918 Spyder?

More model could make there way to Porsche's burgeoning lineup with a new supercar and mid-sized sedan reportedly in the works.
Hyundai unveils Elantra Coupe-based Zombie Survival Machine at Comic-Con

Hyundai unveils Elantra Coupe-based Zombie Survival Machine at Comic-Con

Surviving the impending zombie apocalypse just got a whole lot easier with Hyundai's The Walking Dead-inspired Zombie Survival Machine.
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Acer unveils Aspire S5: World’s thinnest Ultrabook

Acer claims the Aspire S5 Ultrabook, just unveiled at CES 2012, is the world's thinnest Ultrabook, measuring no thicker than 15mm.
Rent and ride: GM allows OnStar customers to rent our their wheels

Rent and ride: GM allows OnStar customers to rent out their wheels

General Motors has announced it will allow subscribers to its Onstar service the ability to rent out their idle cars for cash through RelayRides peer-to-peer car sharing service.
New Jersey car crash sparks traffic light camera controversy

New Jersey car crash sparks traffic light camera controversy

A driving running a red light in Roselle Park, New Jersey has caused quite the commotion both for his on road antics and the impending fall out of his caught on-camera crash.
Yabba dabba don't Flinstones replica car banned from German roads

Yabba dabba don’t: Flintstones replica car banned from German roads

A German man has brought to life Fred Flintstone's classic Stone Age set of wheels to life, only to have it deemed unworthy of the road by German authorties.
Gone with the wind TVR ditching autos to focus on wind turbines

Gone with the wind: TVR ditching autos to focus on wind turbines

Ending a six year drought in car production, British sports car maker TVR will forgo the auto industry altogether for greener pastures.
2015 Nissan Z Light, lean, and a little less mean?

2015 Nissan Z: Light, lean, and a little less mean?

The 2015 Nissan Z is just a few short years away and it looks like it could see some major changes to its design and engine.
Mobility and milestones: 2012 BMW ConnectedDrive system adds 3D maps, touchpad, and 4G LTE hotspot

Mobility and milestones: 2012 BMW ConnectedDrive system adds 3D maps, touchpad, and 4G LTE hotspot

BMW's latest generation of its ConnectedDrive infotainment system sees the inclusion of 3D maps, sharper voice recognition, and an industry first manufacturer supplied 4G LTE hotspot.
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WINNING!: Fiat switches up its Abarth 500 ad, throws Charlie Sheen into the mix (video)

Fiat's latest ad for its performance-tuned Abarth 500 sees Charlie Sheen driving the diminutive devil inside a palatial home.
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Outta the way Justin Bieber, SR Auto’s White Knight Fisker Karma is a lesson in style and class

Looking to upgrade your Fisker Karma's style? Check out SR Auto Group's White Knight Fisker Karma.
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2013 Honda Fit EV first drive impressions

We get behind the wheel of the all-electric 2013 Honda Fit Ev.
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Feds freeze GM CEO Alan Akerson’s $1.7 million salary, limit other top exec pay in the process

The United States Treasury Department ordered pay cuts and salary caps on executives at General Motors including GM CEO Alan Akerson.
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Hennessey Performance McLaren MP4-12C HPE800 Twin Turbo

The talented car modification company Hennessey Performance has taken a McLaren MP4-12C and given it that very special Hennessey touch.
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Golden iPhone 4S case will only set you back $10k

Miansai's solid gold iPhone 4S case is a $10,000 luxury fashion statement.
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2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe and Elantra GT drive impressions

The Elantra family of cars sees its numbers swell to three as Hyundai introduces both the Elantra Coupe and Elantra GT for the 2013 model year.
Daimler beats BMW to the punch, starts production of electric Smart ForTwo

Daimler beats BMW to the punch, starts production of electric Smart ForTwo

Daimler has announced deliveries of its all electric Smart ForTwo will take place later this year, beating German rivals BMW, and the company's i range, to the electric punch.
Best electric sports cars: The most exciting electron-powered speed machines

Best electric sports cars: The most exciting electron-powered speed machines

Looking for a bit more bite in your battery-powered car? Then check out our top picks for best electric sports cars money can buy.

Georgia denies KKK application to adopt highway

A legal battle may loom on the horizon as legislators in Georgia have denied an application by the KKK to adopt a highway located near the state's border with North Carolina.
Saab survives, sold to Chinese-Japanese consortium with future centered around EVs

Saab survives, sold to Chinese-Japanese consortium with future centered around EVs

It appears Swedish automaker Saab has finally found salvation as a Chinese-Japanese consortium has purchased the company and rescued the company from its financial woes.
Hydro-Quebec said to be developing five-minute electric car charging solution

Hydro-Quebec said to be developing five-minute electric car charging solution

A Canadian utility company is said to be developing an ultra-fast charging solution that would replenish an EV battery in about five minutes.
Clean burnin' Bug VW announces 2013 Beetle TDI to start at $23,295

Clean burnin’ Bug: VW announces 2013 Beetle TDI to start at $23,295

Looking for a cleaner, more fuel efficient version of the VW Beetle? Well then rev your engines as VW has announced the 2013 Beetle TDI will hit dealerships this summer.
Lotus axe CEO Dany Bahar

Lotus axes CEO Dany Bahar

British sports car manufacturer Lotus has announced the termination of CEO Dany Bahar over suspected misuse of company funds.
Texas toll road could see speed limit increased to 85 mph

Texas toll road could see speed limit increased to 85 mph

The Texas Department of Transportation has announced the construction of toll road from San Antonio to Austin could be the first in the U.S. to carry an 85 mph speed limit.
EPA awards 2013 Honda Fit EV 118 MPGe rating

Fit and ready: EPA awards Honda Fit EV 118 MPGe rating

The EPA has just awarded the 2013 Honda Fit EV with a 118 MPGe rating, besting the automakers electric rivals in one fell swoop.
Red Oval? Ford considering new China-only brands

Red Oval? Ford considering new China-only brands

With the Chinese auto market set to undergo continued growth, Ford is reportedly considering new indigenous brands to the Chinese market.
Stirling Moss' 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO becomes world's most expensive car

Stirling Moss’ 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO becomes world’s most expensive car

A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO has become the world's most expensive car after being sold in a private transaction for $35 million.
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2Wheela concept: Double the fun, double the car

While there are those that will argue innovation in the auto industry is at an all time low, the 2Wheela concept from Andrej Kregar provides a fun and compelling argument to the contrary.
British man dies after exploding airbag exposes him to deadly fumes

British man dies after exploding airbag exposes him to deadly fumes

After escaping a car crash with minor injuries, a British man has tragically lost his life after breathing in deadly fumes from his punctured airbag.
Student protests in Montreal threatens Canadian Grand Prix

Anonymous threatens Canadian Grand Prix

As student protests continue in Montreal over tuition hikes, it now appears that cyber-activist group Anonymous has thrown in its support, leaving government officials worried over possible disruptions to the Canadian Grand Prix.
Toyota Prius propels to top three in global car sales

Toyota Prius propels to top three in global car sales

Love your Toyota Prius? You're not the only one. As Toyota introduces new members to the Prius family, global sales for the popular hybrid brand continues to surge.
Porsche pays tribute to its past with ultra-exclusive 911 Club Coupe

Porsche pays tribute to its past with ultra-exclusive 911 Club Coupe

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the first two Porsche clubs, the German sporscar manufacturer will mark the occasion by offering the ultra-rare 911 Club Coupe model to its faithful following.
Does BMW have a 1-Series sedan in the works?

Does BMW have a 1-Series sedan in the works?

As its popular 3-Series continues to grow in size and stature, German automaker BMW is said to be contemplating a new 1-Series sedan.
Renault Alpine A110-50 concept has us saying ooh la la to this French beauty

Renault Alpine A110-50 concept has us saying ‘ooh la la’ to this French beauty

After leaked images surfaced earlier this week, Renault has officially unveiled the Alpine A110-50 concept which draws inspiration from the original Alpine Berlinette sports car of the 1960s and 70s.
Ford Focus Electric begins official dealership roll out

Ford Focus Electric begins official dealership roll out

Set to battle it out with the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt, Ford has begun initial deliveries for its highly anticipated Ford Focus Electric.
GM pulls ads for next year's Super Bowl

GM pulls ads for next year’s Super Bowl

The price is wrong for General Motors. The American automaker has decided to sit out next year's Super Bowl spectacular by not advertising during the event.
NHTSA launching probe of recent Fisker Karma garage fire

NHTSA launching probe of recent Fisker Karma garage fire

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a formal field inquiry into the garage fire involving a Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid.