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GPS tracking, cell-network tracking, immobilizers, and secure key fobs are all common these days, but what if you were to roll all of the anti-theft technology available on the market into a single car? Would it be possible to theft-proof it? This infographic attempts to answer that question. The proposed "theft proof" car packs in everything but the cops themselves. Combining GPS tracking, GSM cellular remote fuel cutoff and communication, biometric secure ignition tech, a keyless alarm system, a passive immobilizer, ultrasonic interior monitoring, and a radio-frequency transmitter to signal...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class PreviewIts official world premiere won't come until the 2010 Paris Auto Show, but we have the first official images and details on the upcoming 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class for you fresh from under its midnight embargo. Though the timing is certainly inconvenient, the 2012 CLS-Class is anything but. As...
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Breaking: Production 2012 Hyundai Veloster Not Coming To L.A. Auto ShowHyundai just announced via its Twitter account that the production version of its Veloster concept won't be on display at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. The news isn't really that surprising, since the 2011 Elantra will be making its debut in L.A., and Hyundai has previously stated on its blog...
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Snooki Polizzi Could Be Legally Declared 'Annoying' (Yes, It's A Real Thing)A year ago, the thought of Oompa-Loompas made us smile. Sure, they were a little creepy, what with their bite-size stature and fake bake-gone-terribly-wrong tan jobs, but whatever: they had their place in our crusty childhood hearts. Then came Jersey Shore. We don't exactly know how Nicole "Snooki"...
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First Drive: 2010 Aston Martin V12 VantageComing straight out of a two-hour stint in the Ferrari 458 Italia and jumping into just about anything else, you expect to be...underwhelmed. Not so with the Aston Martin V12 Vantage. Though it takes a very different route, the big-engined baby Aston is, in its own way, even better. Take Aston...
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Augmented Reality iPhone Driving App Detects Obstacles In Real TimeThe imaGinyze app is available now for the iPhone 3GS.
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The automotive safety supplier TRW Automotive has shown a new head-protection system that will package more neatly—and at lower cost—into upcoming convertible models.
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Video: Rally Driver Rolls Car, Continues On To Win AnywayYou flip your car at high speed in the woods, the car ending up on the passenger side door amidst the trees. If you're a rally driver, your first thought isn't "Oh, wow, I hope we're both OK." It's "Push, push, push!" shouted at the nearby spectators. This is the true spirit of rally. The footage...
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Who Says Car Beds Are Just For Kids? Not The V8 HotelThe V8 Hotel in Stuttgart offers a range of car-themed rooms and beds to stay in.
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Armored Jaguar XJ Sentinel: Executive Style In Any War ZoneThe new Jaguar XJ Sentinel armored car is on display at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show.
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2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage First Drive PreviewWe're saving the write-up for tomorrow, but we thought we'd share some photos from the drive with you today.
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2011 Saab 9-4X Confirmed For 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show DebutThe little crossover that could will make its debut this November.
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Ancient cars, owners nearly as old, straw hats and pink trousers. While this might be the appearance of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance from the outside, that's not the whole story. It is, to a degree, an accurate stereotype, but nestled in amongst the Delages, Delahayes, Talbots, and Tatras are a handful of the world's supercar elite, including the latest and hottest from Ferrari, Aston Martin, and more. I was lucky enough to pluck a diamond from that handful for a couple hours during the weekend: the Ferrari 458 Italia. Beyond its sexy exterior and head-turning growl, the Italia is, at...
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Driven: 2010 Audi A4If you've driven the A4 in the past, and crossed it off your list in favor of another compact sport sedan, you owe it another chance.
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August Is Exotics Month At Motor AuthorityGet ready for a month of some of the hottest cars on the road.
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Pebble 2010: 1933 Delage D8S De Villars Roadster wins Best Of ShowThere can be few higher honors for the world's elite car collectors than Best of Show at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. This year, the award goes to a 1933 Delage D8S De Villars Roadster, selected from among the hundreds of cars and tens of contenders vying for supremacy on this highly...
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Pebble 2010: 2011 Infiniti G25xThe 2011 Infiniti G Sedan gets a new six-cylinder, 2.5-liter option to green up its act.
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Pebble 2010: 2011 Infiniti G37 IPL Coupe Live PhotosThis car looks in its element at Pebble.
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Bugatti. The very name spells vintage luxury--or, if you're more modern-minded, outright speed and power. Though with its current German parentage, the Bugatti of today bears little resemblance to the classics of Ettore. Delahaye, on the other hand, has fallen off the map for all but the dedicated collector and enthusiast. But this Delahaye may just put the brand back on your list of dream cars--possibly even ahead of Bugatti. 1936 Delahaye 135s Competition Simple, menacing, and pure-bred for speed, this 1936 Delahaye 135s Competition, owned by Frank Allocca of New Jersey, marked the return...
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Quail 2010: Vintage RacecarsVintage race cars capture the highest tech and finest aesthetic of their time.
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Quail 2010: The Alfa RomeosThis selection of the Alfa Romeos on display at the 2010 Quail Lodge Motorsports Gathering shows a sampling of the Italians on display.
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2011 Infiniti G25 Sedan PreviewThe idea of a more affordable Infiniti G sedan is intriguing. One does have to wonder, however, what implications moving further down-market and into a lower price segment might have on Infiniti's brand perception as a whole. With the new M on the way and Infiniti's efforts to move that nameplate...
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2011 Cadillac CTS-V: First Drive ReviewIt's not often that a manufacturer has the courage to turn dozens of auto journalists loose on a racetrack with pricey copies of its new, 556-horsepower performance coupe. So we were eager to get behind the wheel of the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe and find out whether it was as much fun as the CTS-V...
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Who's The Boss? The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss, That's WhoThe Boss is back. And no, we're not talking about Bruce Springsteen or Tony Danza. There's a 302 involved, which takes us back to a completely different boss: the original, championship-winning Parnelli Jones 1970 Trans Am car.
Martin Padgett