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2013 Mazda CX-5 review

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 rolls off the assembly line boasting impressive tech features to its cabin and under the hood, but does its new SkyActiv Technology prove more caustic than class-leading?
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2013 Scion FR-S review

Proving you don’t always need a huge wad of cash and a supersize engine to drive something fun and furious, the 2013 Scion enters the fray with athletic handling that’s as raw as it is refined.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic review

Forsaking traditional crossover design conventions, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 rolls off the line with impressive road manners, luxury-infused interior, and a welcome list of safety and comfort tech.
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2013 Honda CR-V review

The 2013 Honda CR-V is one of the best-selling and most fuel efficient CUVs on the market, but even with last year’s styling overhaul leaves us a little drowsy behind the wheel. Does it do enough to overcome its aesthetic shortcomings? Read our 2013 Honda CR-V review to find out.
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2012 Jaguar XKR review

The 2012 Jaguar XKR features a ferocious V8 and race-like reflexes, but does its woeful tech suite use up its nine lives?
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2012 Honda Civic Hybrid review

The 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid rolls of the line with a host of welcome additions, but its Spartan styling and modest improvements threaten to draw attention away from a solid, but ultimately sterile, Civic.
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2013 Dodge Dart review

The 2013 Dodge Dart serves as the spiritual successor to the Dodge Neon, and marks the return of Chrysler to the compact car segment. But does the Dart deliver the goods? Or does its Italian-inspired “Alfa DNA” provide more style than substance?
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2012 Hyundai Equus review

The 2012 Hyundai Equus returns for another model year, but does its luxurious price-tag overstep Hyundai’s more austere brand image? Or does the 2012 Equus offer enough value to see it compete honestly with some of the luxury segment's more traditionally prestigious vehicles?

2013 Volvo S60 review

Volvo’s sleek and sexy S60 luxury sedan rolls off the line for the 2013 Model year, packing an eye catching design and a plethora of comfort and advanced safety tech to match its high-street style.

2013 Cadillac ATS review

Tired of gazing at BMW’s comfortable position at the zenith of performance sport sedans, Cadillac enters the fray with a brand new model, the 2013 Cadillac ATS. Can the ATS stage a coup and usurp the crown, or will it ultimately bend the knee like so many others?

2013 Porsche Boxster review

The 2013 Porsche Boxster bursts onto the scene with a striking new facelift that would make Joan Rivers’s leathery cowl green with envy.

2013 Chevrolet Volt review

The 2013 Chevrolet Volt returns for its third production year, sporting only a few cosmetic changes, a slightly improved lithium-ion battery, and a new battery power-pinching drive mode.

2013 Ford Mustang review

Ford's 2013 Mustang may keep the styling cues of days gone by, but forward-thinking tech features like Ford Sync help it stand out in a segment known more for brawn than brains.

2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 review

Despite rolling off assembly lines back in 1954, modern appointments including Mercedes’ Comand telematics system, Facebook integration, and advanced automated driver assistance technologies help keep the SL one of the most cutting edge sports coupes in production.

2013 Audi Allroad review

Crossover SUVs have become the vehicle of choice for the automotive masses, but Audi is once again trying its hand at a stylish and sleek wagon. The 2013 Allroad has all the characteristics to succeed, but will Americans be able to look beyond their obsession for high-riding ‘utes?

2013 Volvo XC60 review

By far Volvo's best selling vehicle, the XC60 returns for 2013 a little older, a little bolder, and much wiser than ever before with a zippy powertrain, a functional cabin, and a stylish design.

Ford Focus Electric review

Ford's incognito EV is as handsome as they come, but the Blue Oval's first "real" EV is marred by some inner ugliness courtesy of MyFord Touch, which sours the experience in a big way.
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2013 Fiat 500 review

Proving it can provide style and substance, the Fiat 500 is back for 2013 with a brand-new turbocharged model and a host of improvements. Sadly, though, some woeful tech keep this feisty Fiat from being a true Italian work of art.
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2014 Subaru Forester review

Driven by a penchant for practicality and performance above all else, the Forester returns for 2014 with a robust driver assistance package and an outstanding AWD system, making it one of the most compelling options in the mid-size SUV segment.
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2013 Audi A8 review

Prepare to dip into some of your inheritance or sell off that extra Apple stock. The third generation 2013 Audi A8 is here and it's sporting an excellent array of technology inside and under the hood.
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2013 Acura ILX Hybrid review

Oh how we love firsts: Our first steps, our first car, our first time having… well never mind that. With the 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, we celebrate two milestones. “ILX” is a brand-new nameplate for Honda’s luxury division and it’s also the first hybrid the Acura brand has ever offered. Recommended Videos And while it […]
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2013 Jeep Compass review

it’s a sprint to greatness as the 2013 Jeep Compass tries to please drivers with a car-like drive quality, improved fuel economy, and fearless off-road character Jeeps are famous for. But does it ultimately runs out of gas before it reaches its destination?
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2013 Acura MDX review

Acura’s popular people mover peddles tech while combining comfortable ride and a smart exterior design, but is it enough to make it king of the heap?
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2013 Infiniti QX56 review

Are advanced automated driving aids and a fleet-footed V8 enough to make up for the 2013 Infiniti QX56's poor fuel economy and bumbling road manners? Or is it bested by some of its more refined luxury rivals?
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2014 Kia Cadenza review

First impressions are hard to shake but when you’re a car company it’s important to move past negative preconceptions. With the release of its first-ever luxury car, the 2014 Kia Cadenza, the Korean automaker is looking to shake its brand’s mediocre beginnings and mature into something greater.
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2014 Acura RDX review

Honda and by extensions Acura are in the business of making some fine cars but lately its run of vehicles has failed to excite. With 2014 Acura RDX, does the Japanese luxury automaker ignite a spark in our engines?
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2013 Cadillac XTS review

Cadillac’s designers have penned a car that is easier to digest while still retaining that extra hint of edginess, which currently serves as the brand’s North Star.
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2015 Ford C-MAX Energi review

Does Ford’s first dedicated plug-in fizzle or does the C-MAX Energi deserve a place in the Blue Oval’s rapidly growing green car portfolio?
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2013 Honda Fit EV review

The 2013 Honda Fit earns a bum rap due to its limited availability and lease-only options, but if you can overlook those pockmarks, what you’re left with is one of the most competent and fun EVs on the market.

Audi Elite Concept: A glimpse into the future, where man and machine meet

The Audi Elite Concept, a glimpse into the future of automotive mobility, where man and machine meet.
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2013 Acura TL SH-AWD’s tech-driven drivetrain is nothing short of super

Not quite luxury and nowhere near bargain bin, the 2013 Acura TL is one of the most technologically advanced cars to cruise down the road.
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First Drive: 2013 Smart ED

Traversing San Francisco’s treacherous terrain is hard enough for gasoline-powered cars – let alone EVs. So naturally I was eager to find out how the 2013 Smart ED would fare during my recent test drive through the City by the Bay.
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Ferrari 458 Spider pictures

Italian automakers Ferrari aim to make a splash at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show as they release photos of the new 2012 458 Spider hard top convertible.
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Pictures: Razer Blade ultra-thin gaming laptop

Pictures of the sleek new Razer Blade portable gaming laptop.
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LIDAR, lasers, and logic: Anatomy of an autonomous vehicle

Autonomous vehicles are on the horizon, but before we let our cars go driving off into the sunset, it might be worth knowing how the technology works.

Hyundai casts free 3-year Blue Link ‘Assurance’ safety net for new customers

New Hyundai customers will have even more peace of mind when purchasing a new vehicle with Blue Link, as the Korean automaker has just announced a whole suite of features that coincide with the company's telematics system will be provided free of cost for the first three years of ownership.
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DT’s ‘Better Than Socks’ Holiday Giveaway: Motorola Roadster 2

Comment for a chance to win your own Motorola Roadster 2 in-car speakerphone during Digital Trend's 'Better Than Socks' Holiday Giveaway.
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The Walking Dead: The Game – Episode One giveaway (Update)

We've got 10 download codes for the Walking Dead: The Game - Episode 1 for the PC, and we're dying a horrible zombie death to give them away! Enter for your chance to win!