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Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept flips its lid for Beijing
While a production version of the Volkswagen Beetle is still some months off, the automaker is offering one more tantalizing…
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BMW picks ”eDrive” name for all future EVs and plug-in hybrid models
As previewed here in early April, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder made its promised public debut at the 2012 Beijing…
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2013 Acura ILX First Review: Bridge to Luxury
Before its launch, the word on the street was that the 2013 Acura ILX sedan might be replacing the company’s…
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2012 Ford Focus Electric First Review: Plug-in progress
The secret to being a great alternative to the gasoline-powered cars that we’re all used to is transparency. Whether…
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 First Review: Six-figure Star
Introduced more than 50 years ago, the iconic Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has earned an envious reputation for delivering world-class levels…
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2013 Ford Focus Electric to be NASCAR’s first-ever EV pace car
Striking one more blow against internal-combustion convention, the 2012 Ford Focus Electric has been chosen to handle race-pacing duties at…
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Lightweight heaven: Ford and Dow developing low-cost carbon fiber for next-gen cars
Stating it plans to trim the weight of its future cars and trucks by up to 750 pounds by the…
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Audi creating unique e-sound for its future e-tron lineup
Intent on providing a distinctive sonic signature for its coming range of e-tron electric models, Audi acoustic engineers are now…
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2013 Acura RDX First Review: All-new and Much Improved
Up until today, the RDX wasn’t quite the Acura of compact luxury SUVs. As of today, with the debut…
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Fisker NINA range-extended EV teased
Although providing no details, Fisker Automotive has released this preliminary sketch of the first vehicle it plans to build off…