Car News
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Volvo has some ambitious plans for the future. In addition to the market launch of a plug-in hybrid in 2012, work is currently under way on evaluating the viability of an entirely electric-powered car and the first prototype has just been unveiled. It looks like a regular Volvo C30 and it features the very same safety, comfort and space as the standard car. The difference is that it is powered solely by electricity, entirely without exhaust emissions, and has a range of up to 93 miles. This year saw a small number of prototype versions of the C30 electric vehicle built and tested internally...
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2010 Lexus LS 600h PreviewThe 2010 Lexus LS 600h, the full hybrid Lexus flagship, gains a range of technological and styling improvements for the 2010 model year.
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Fiat Will Build Chryslers In Former Bertone Plant
The first vehicle to be produced at the former Bertone plant is likely to be the 2011 Chrysler 300 sedan.
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Video: Ford Pits 2010 Taurus SHO Against V-8 Powered Audi A6 4.2 FSI
The twin-turbo 2010 Ford Taurus SHO's EcoBoost engine stands its ground against the Audi's more powerful V-8.
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Tesla Delivers 700th Roadster, Secures Another $82.5 Million
Tesla Motors is on a roll lately, selling cars and securing investors at break-neck pace.
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Zachary Quinto Heroically Changes Tire On Toyota Prius
Sheesh, he's so literal. And awesome.
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The new advertising tagline takes over the job from 'Take a look at me now.'
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Volkswagen Phaeton U.S. Relaunch Under Consideration
The biggest, most luxurious Volkswagen could see a return to the U.S.--as a diesel.
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Spy Shots: Porsche Boxster Speedster
Porsche hasn't built a limited-edition Speedster since 1994, the last one based on the 964 generation of the 911.
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Automakers To Make 5% Annual Fuel Economy Gains Through 2016
The levels for cars would rise from 33.6 to about 38.0 mpg from 2012 to 2016.
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BMW Confirms Four-Cylinder 3-Series For U.S.
If successful, BMW intends on adding four-cylinder engines to its X1 and X3 crossovers in the U.S. as well.
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First Ferrari Hybrid Likely To Be A V-12
Ferrari boss Amadeo Felisa stressed that the V-12 engine is here to stay.
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BMW has also announced that its Hinwil based BMW-Sauber F1 team will be sold to a Swiss-based foundation.
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Porsche Announces Research Into Electric Sports Car
The announcement may be little more than bluster, however, aimed at meeting political burdens more than technological challenges.
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2011 BMW X1 Makes Public Debut
The 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show is the first public showing of the production 2011 BMW X1.
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Frankfurt Live: Wiesmann Roadster MF5
Retro-futuristic sports car maker Wiesmann will be adding a roadster version of the MF5 to its range.
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BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept Live At Frankfurt
One of the most over-the-top concepts in Frankfurt from eye-level.
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2009 Frankfurt Auto Show: Motor Authority Reports
Aston Rapide, Ferrari 458 Italia, BMW 5-Series GT and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG get ready for their big day and for one big, hot Messe.
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Customer deliveries of the 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost will start in the U.S. in the second quarter of next year.
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2011 Bentley Mulsanne Preview
For the first time in, oh, 75 years, Bentley unveils an all-new car--and Rolls-Royce is concerned.
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Frankfurt Roadster Roundup: Live Shots Of The Show's Hottest Drop-tops
Several major manufacturers had roadsters on display at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show.
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Fashion Week: Karl Lagerfeld Descends To Earth In A Hummer
Seriously, is there anything that man can't do?
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Gallery: Audi R8 e-Tron And Spyder Live From Frankfurt
The new electric e-Tron concept has the looks to take on its stunning Spyder cousin depite lacking a V-10 powerplant.
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Live Photos: 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG supercar is the company's newest.
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