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Peter Braun

Peter Braun

Former Digital Trends Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 398 articles

Peter is a freelance contributor to Digital Trends and almost a lawyer. He has loved thinking, writing and talking about cars since his first adventures with the ill tempered Volvos he learned to drive on. In his free-time Peter diagnoses the problems with his Volvo 850 Turbo, goes target shooting and reads about history.

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Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Mirai exposes the promise and pitfalls of fuel cells

Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Mirai is about to go from concept to California roads, giving Americans a glimpse at the future of hydrogen fuel cell power, warts and all.
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Waste not, want not: This 3D-printed supercar could pave the way to green speed

Traditional car manufacturing requires tremendous amounts of resources and produces heavy cars, but a system of carbon-fiber rods and 3D-printed connectors could pave the way for affordable, greener manufacturing.
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Meet the new transmission tech quite literally driving your car forward

Transmission technology has come a long way since the relatively simple world of automatics and manuals a few decades ago, which is good. Unfortunately being spoiled for choice leaves some buyers downright confused. Accordingly, we are decided to break down each technology and its best and worst qualities.
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Thrashing Swedish steel in the quest for a death-proof Volvo by 2020

Volvo has made one of the boldest promises in the automotive industry, that no one driving a new Volvo should be killed or seriously injured by the year 2020. Digital Trends went to Sweden to see how far it has come with the new XC90 and how far it has left to go.
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Bentley gets the last word on luxury motoring, with Grand Convertible concept

Bentley has set a new bar in luxury motoring with its insane 530 hp, 830 torque Grand Convertible concept car, just revealed at the 2014 LA Auto Show.
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Why ‘Free Piston’ engines could power your next plug-in hybrid

The next major advancement in automotive technology may not be electric or hydrogen, but instead a new type of internal combustion.
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Range Rover beware, the all new Volvo XC90 has launched

Volvo has launched its all-new flagship SUV the XC90, and lets not beat around the bush: It looks magnificent. Think Swedish design with Range Rover luxury.
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Ford Releases special ’50 Year’ Anniversary Edition of Mustang

Its a special birthday in the motoring world, 50 years of the Mustang. And Ford is celebrating by releasing a special limited edition in New York today.
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Toyota’s stunning FT-1 concept takes the Detroit Auto Show by storm

Toyota choose to show if its new design concept in the most memorable way possible, by flooring the automotive world with the stunning FT-1 Concept.
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Volvo’s Concept XC Coupe was inspired by Swedish love of outdoor activities

Volvo has come a long way from the days in which its designers only had rulers. The new Concept XC Coupe is a work of art and safe as a bunker.
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Part new, part nostalgia, Ford’s redesigned 2015 Mustang is all muscle

Any new Mustang is a cause for excitement, but, after the teases and hints about the 2015 Mustang, we are thrilled to get the details. And they are good!
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Hyundai Blue Link review

After this year's update, Hyundai's Blue Link infotainment system is an above average – if frustrating – entry into infotainment market. The system combines positives like an excellent graphics and features with a difficult user interface.
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Infotainment Review: Volvo Sensus Connect

Volvo's new XC90 is replete with innovations, but perhaps the most impressive is its new Sensus Connect infotainment system.
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FCA Uconnect review

Chrysler has defined the industry standard for inexpensive infotainment with its excellent Uconnect system. Uconnect combines ease of use and fun features in a way that no other system has managed. Better yet, buyers don't have to break the bank to get it in their cars.
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NissanConnect review

NissanConnect continues a theme of high quality infotainment from mass-market automakers. Its high-tech capabilities and aesthetics match up nicely with the latest generation of eye catching Nissans.

On the twelfth day of Christmas, we gave you the 10 best car videos of the year

Its the time of the year for best of's, and we thought that it would only be appropriate to show you some of the most amazing car videos we saw this year.
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2015 Volkswagen e-Golf review

The VW e-Golf shows how far electric cars have come -- but unfortunately also shows how far they still have to go.
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Three pieces of car tech you shouldn’t leave the dealership without

Car tech is exploding, and each new model year comes with a storm of new options.

Some dude just bought a Tesla Model S with Bitcoins … and now you can, too

The digital currency Bitcoin has been everywhere in the news, but so far it hasn't made it to many places in real life. Now, though, you can buy a car with it.
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It might be a tricycle; but it’s no toy. The sillily named Elio trike is coming to CES

Elio motors has been in and out of the news for the last few years, but now its hyper-miling three wheeler is nearing production and coming to CES.
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Finally something for the eco-redneck: An F-150-fighting Tesla pickup truck

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that he wants Tesla to take on the biggest vehicle market in America: pickup trucks.
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2015 Subaru Forester XT review

The Subaru Forester is a vehicle that is good without being exciting. The Forester XT, however, flips that paradigm with 250 horsepower of surprisingly practical, turbocharged fun.
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2014 Toyota Tundra review

The latest edition of the Toyota Tundra delivers an uncompromising blend of luxury and rugged prowess. Whether you are riding a thunderous wave of power from the 5.7-liter i-Force V8 or sitting back in the comfortable seats, this truck has a lot to offer, so long as you don't mind stopping at every third gas station.
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2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E review

The Volvo S60 with its nearly-$50,000 price tag wades into one of the most competitive segments in the whole automotive industry. But it does so with an all-new and excellent engine, and the sort of excellent Scandinavian design that made IKEA a household name.
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2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid review

The Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid is a bit of an oddball. Is it a crossover, a wagon? It’s unclear. Either way, it’s hard to argue with a car that gets more than 30 mpg, can fit in a compact space, and still has more interior room and ground clearance than just about any small SUV.
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2014 Nissan Rogue SV review

The 2014 Nissan Rogue may not be the world's most exciting car, but it is one of the cheapest ways to seat seven people, and still come away with feels like a quality product. For less than $30,000 the Rogue delivers an astounding amount of tech and utility.
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2015 Chrysler 200S AWD review

Rarely has one generation of car been so different from what came before. The original Chrysler 200 was so bad, it went straight to rental fleets. The new 200S AWD, however, has gone straight to our hearts.
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2014 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD review

The Highlander is one of the most “mommy” vehicles on the road. But those moms are on to something. The Highlander is one of the best compromises between utility and luxury in the crossover segment.
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Toyota Entune review

Toyota's Entune infotainment system doesn't set its sights too high but, because of that, it also doesn't crash and burn. Instead, Entune offers a competent and easy to use, if unimaginative, interface and a wide array of features.
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2015 Hyundai Genesis review

The Hyundai Genesis may not be able to compete with Germans as a sports sedan. As a luxury car, however, it’s a strong contender. Even better, the big Korean sedan can be had for just $39,000, which is less than a base BMW 5 Series.
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2015 Acura TLX V6 SH-AWD review

The all-new Acura TLX may not be as exciting or adrenaline pumping as a BMW, but it is very good at what people actually use their cars for: commuting. Thanks to silky smooth power, upscale interior, and grownup styling, the TLX can compete with all comers.
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2015 Kia K900 review

What to make of a $66,000 Kia? Thanks to the badge, the all-new Kia K900 may or may not be a success. Any lack of success, however, won’t be due to any major shortcomings. The K900 manages to be a tremendously luxurious ride and – surprisingly, for a $66,000 car – a serious value.
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Volkswagen RNS review

Volkswagen doesn't seem to care that much about infotainment, and it shows. The company’s infotainment system is slow, difficult to use, and doesn't look very good. In fact, its best quality is that it allows parents to spy on their children.
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2015 Ram 1500 Big Horn EcoDiesel review

The Ram 1500 with an EcoDiesel manages to do to something nearly impossible, get midsize sedan mileage in a truck the size of a small country. But there is more to this truck than mileage, its powerful, and very practical. But this excellence comes at a price.