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Night of the living Saab: the reanimated swedish automaker begins production of 9-3

Saab is back from the dead, or at least it is coughing up blood and 9-3s. The Swedish automaker has resumed limited production for sale in China.
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This new SRT Viper ad perfectly captures the essence of what it feels like to love cars

Normally car ads are just something to distract you during NFL timeouts, but this SRT Viper commercial is something much better; its art.
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Volvo’s 2015 XC90: A 400 hp plug-in hybrid built for hauling kids, a dog, and about 20 airbags

When the next generation of XC90 goes on sale in late 2014 it will feature a plug-in hybrid drivetrain capable of 400 horsepower and 119 mpg.
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Turn on the foglights, MINI just drove the Cooper hardtop into Amazon’s Cloud

MINI has fired the latest shots in the war to have the most in-car entertainment by setting up its newest infotainment system to stream from Amazon.
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WRX vs. BRZ: Which of Subaru’s affordable tuners belong in your garage?

For the entry level performance buyer there is a lot of choice, but two of the best come from the same company: Subaru.
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Why is the Cadillac ELR so expensive? It’s going after the BMW 6 Series … for some reason

Ever since the Cadillac ELR's sky high price was announced people have been wondering what GM was thinking. Apparently GM wants the ELR to go after BMW
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The URBEE2 isn’t a Pokemon … it’s a 3D-printed car that gets 290 mpg

Two brothers are setting out on a seemingly impossible journey, driving across the U.S. on only ten gallons of fuel in their very own 3D printed car.

Tesla’s Model S isn’t just eco-friendly, it’s snow-friendly, too

The Tesla Model S is a fantastic piece of engineering capable of great driving feats - and Tesla wants you to know that winter driving is one of them.
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Cadillac used a 3D scanner to create the Elmiraj concept in less than a week

It turns out that the gorgeous Cadillac Elmiraj has a lot of technology behind its gorgeous lines; in fact GM used 3D scanning to perfect its design.
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BMW’s Active Tourer front-wheel drive minivan is a heresy twofer – and coming Statside in 2015

In a first for BMW the new Active Tourer will be front wheel drive, and a minivan. This groundbreaking car will be coming to the US in 2015.
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What body part would you sell? One man is selling his testicle to buy a Nissan 370Z

We have all heard someone say, I would pay an arm and a leg for that, but how about a testicle? Thats just what Mark Parisi is doing for a shiny new Nissan.

‘Experience Entire Authentic Friendliness’ with the Zinoro E1, BMW’s X1 EV Chinese rip-off

BMW has launched its own Chinese brand, Zinoro and its first car is an electrified copy of the X1 crossover.

Fish tank armrest? Yep. This Chinese concept car drives itself, protecting your fishy friends

Chinese automaker Guangzhou Autos had the best idea the automotive world ever: a fish-tank armrest.

Who are you and what did you do with BMW? Bimmer brings wacky concepts to LA Auto Show

The normally serious BMW is having some fun at the LA Auto Show, the design concepts its showing off aren't even cars they are submarines.
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This van turns your side windows into screens to make you a safer driver. Wait, what?

Toyota just unveiled the latest in driving research and safety with its Driver Awareness Research Vehicle, designed to protect you from yourself.
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The Nissan Juke NISMO RS is the perfect car for the penny-pinching, unhinged driver

Fresh from the LA Auto Show the Nissan Juke NISMO RS is a crazy car for crazy drivers. It may not be practical or pretty but there is nothing else like it.

Fiat’s 500 Cinquecento, Italian for ‘1957’, is a throwback you might actually want

Most of the time, when an automaker puts out a tribute car, it's not worth paying attention to. But the Cinquecento is different; it's gorgeous.

Buick hopes young American luxury buyers will find the 2014 Regal as cool as the Chinese do

Remember when Buicks were cool? Its okay I don't either. Regardless Buick is trying hard to recreate some magic with its new 2014 Regal.
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‘Need For Speed’ wide-body Mustang is one for the silver screen … and NASCAR, too

'Need For Speed' used to just be a video game, now it is conquering the silver screen and NASCAR. The Mustang hero car from the new film is now a pace car.
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New airless tires can take a .50 caliber bullet and keep on rolling … for 350 miles

Polaris's new TerrainArmor tires aren't just run-flat, they don't have air at all. Accordingly, they survive a .50 caliber bullet or a railway spike.
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Audi’s A8 Exclusive Concept flagship does wood trim with tact

The flagship version of Audi's already flagship A8 model may not be any different mechanically, but it does have a world-beating interior.
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Jean-Claude Van Damme and Volvo are unimpressed with Ron Burgundy’s Dodge ads

Have you ever seen a man do the splits between a pair of moving trucks? Now you have a chance to see no less than Jean Claude Van Damme do just that.
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Don’t look so smug: Your Tesla might be worse for the environment than a gas car

EVs have been sold on eco-friendliness, which has created a great deal of smugness. But EVs can the planet far more than gasoline- or diesel-powered cars.
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This armored Mercedes S-Class is a despotic dictator’s car of choice

There is a long history of armored Mercedes, and the latest version from German company Transeco makes you understand why.
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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.

Put your Chiropractor on speed-dial, the Nissan GT-R NISMO is on its way

Nissan just teased the new NISMO edition of the GT-R. Due out next year, this hardcore performance car is already surrounded by record-breaking rumors.
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Hold your tongues, naysayers: This hybrid Corvette Z06 has more torque than a tank

Aftermarket supplier Quanta has gone all out for this super-hybrid. At 770 hp and 1500 lb-ft of torque the QHP770 is a force to be reckoned with.
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Another Tesla blaze brings the score to Model S fires: 3, other major EVs: 0 – UPDATE

A disturbing trend is emerging for lightning rod automaker Tesla, as the third Model S in six weeks burst into flames after a collision in Tennessee.
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Would you toss your car keys to a computer for lower insurance? 1 in 5 drivers would

A new study suggests that a surprisingly large number of drivers are ready to have a car that drives itself.
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‘More power!’ cry Chevrolet SS fans. GM listens, pondering extreme engine options

The SS hasn't even hit showrooms yet, but performance fans are already begging Chevy for more power and more options - and Chevrolet is listening.
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A Mistubishi-powered LEAF? It could happen, now that Mitsu has parntered with Renault/Nissan

Mitsubishi has announced a long-term strategic partnership with the joint Renault/Nissan firm.The goal of this project is to develop a joint EV city car.

If you want a ‘nice’ cop car, get the Taurus; the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV is just plain mean

Police departments are moving away from the full-sized sedans that have been the mainstay of police fleets toward vehicles like the 2015 Chevy Tahoe PPV.
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If the ELR weren’t expensive enough, Cadillac creates $90k Saks Fifth Avenue edition

Cadillac has already faced questions about the price of its upcoming luxury EV, the ELR. Undaunted, Caddy is going for an even more luxurious edition.

Can’t beat ’em? Join ’em: California police considering Tesla Model S cop cars

More than one in ten residents of Atherton California already drive Teslas, so it seems only logical that the town is considering the EV for police duty.