BMW’s next-generation 7-Series is taking shape, with the latest spy shots showing a sportier demeanor than the current car. The new BMW flagship is expected to be launched in late 2015.

Jaguar Land Rover has teamed up with tech giant Intel to develop new infotainment technology. No specific projects have been revealed just yet, though seamless connectivity with handheld devices, cloud-connected technologies and information and assistance technologies are all likely to be on the agenda.

Pretty much every automaker wants to brand itself green--or at least fuel-efficient. And toward that end, most of them seem to have created sub-brands for their green technologies, programs, and aspirations. Here are ten that may leave you questioning their worth.

You'll find all of this and more in today's car news headlines from around the High Gear Media network, right here at Motor Authority.

2016 BMW 7-Series Spy Shots

Jaguar Land Rover Pairs With Intel For Future Infotainment Tech

Naked Man Rampages In Houston, Shoots Parked Cars

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Ross Brawn Steps Down From Team Principal Role At Mercedes F1

Branding Bad: 10 Eco-Marketing Car Labels That Mean Nothing

Audi A3 To Offer 4G LTE In Spring, More Models To Follow

2014 Cadillac CTS Review

Watch The IIHS Crash Test The 2014 Maserati Ghibli: Video

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