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While most automakers are promoting their electric cars as a low cost and environmentally friendly option for urban commuting, Audi and Mercedes-Benz are taking a different route and are targeting the top end of town by promoting the performance aspects of electric propulsion--instantaneous torque...

 It's no secret that Aston Martin has been working on several vehicles that don't exactly sync with the brand's traditional image. It is becoming a trend among premium auto makers to expand their lineups to increase sales volume and appeal to larger groups of consumers. The British company is...

Linked is a photo of January Jones exiting a cab on June 9, apparently making the final, wobbly steps of a long Walk of Shame. (Never mind the fact that every walk in public has been a shameful one for Jones since since she hosted SNL. Seriously, there are not words to describe that kind of...

The next couple of years are shaping up to be tremendously busy for Aston Martin, with a reported six all-new models due from the bespoke British automaker between now and 2016. Kicking off the onslaught of new models will be the ultra-exclusive One-77 supercar due later this year and limited to a...

Riding on the back of strong sales since the start of 2010, which just happens to be up 16 percent on the same period last year, Mercedes-Benz is now laying the groundwork for further growth with a new model offensive that will comprise some 16 new or upgraded models during the rest of this year...

The 2011 BMW 5-Series Touring won't be coming to the U.S.

Advances in technology are constantly changing the way we interact with, well, everything. We use electronics to communicate with other people, consume knowledge and entertainment, and connect to and control machines. The increasing popularity of handheld wireless devices has heavily impacted...

The 1-Series may pose a risk of post-accident fire.

Ever since BMW announced Jeff Koons as the artist for the 35th anniversary BMW art car, the anticipation for its eventual racing debut has been high. This week, the car has done exactly that, with the colorful M3 GT2 taking to the track at the Circuit de la Sarthe for the 78th running of the 24...

The 2011 MINI Cooper is due for a minor visual update, and these images may show it.

Poor LeBron James. (Speaking figuratively, of course.) The NBA star receives a lot of swag for being one of the most important athletes in America, and nice guy that he is, James tries to give much of it away to charity. Unfortunately, some auto companies are making it hard for James to help those...

Production of the 2012 Range Rover LRX compact SUV will likely start in early 2011.

There is a major difference between cars and plants, and it's the driving factor behind the "green" trends in the automotive industry today. By nature, plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atomsphere, and release oxygen. This is good. This is how the ecosystem is supposed to work. Plants like...

Sales of the new 2010 Volkswagen Golf (MkVI) are picking up pace all around the country and considering the car’s solid feel, classy styling and German engineering, it’s easy to understand why. Oh, did we mention that it’s also available with a dual clutch transmission and a frugal...

Not so long ago the idea of a hybrid powertrain in a sports car was anathema to enthusiasts. But after the development of the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) for Formula One, the debut of cars like the Tesla Roadster and Audi's all-electric R8 e-tron concept and the wider acceptance of...

Suzuki is expected to expand its lineup in the U.S. with the reintroduction of its all-new Swift small hatch that’s likely to hit showrooms sometime late in the year or early next. The previous, second generation model reignited interest in the brand with its extensive standard...

 Now synonymous with Cadillac performance, the popular Northstar V8 will soon be discontinued by General Motors. The engine was developed in the late 1980s and introduced in 1992 to compete with the best in luxury performance from around the world, including the big German names. It found its way...

This is the first TV spot for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

This piece of racing history can be yours for the asking price of $1.1 million.

The upcoming Jetta will wear features borrowed from the New Compact Coupe concept.