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Chrome and carbon fiber too plebeian? Check out the silver-coated BMW 760Li Sterling

The BMW 760Li Sterling, from BMW's Individual Manufaktur division, features real silver trim from Robbe & Berking. Watch out for dead bugs.
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Can Mazda’s Skyactiv-Hybrid be as Zoom-Zoom-y as its standard Skyactiv cars?

At the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda will show two green variants of its Mazda3 compact, although American buyers may not get them.

The Honda S660 concept is the cutest micro convertible since the Geo Metro

The Tokyo Motor Show will feature the debut of the Honda S660 concept, a small convertible sports car that bears a little resemblance to the Beat.
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BMW blows gravel in our face with 2 Series teaser video

The BMW 2 Series coupe will be unveiled October 25, and will probably go on sale sometime next year. Can it take the fight to Audi and Mercedes-Benz?
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Does the world need another Porsche Panamera? Infiniti sure seems to think so

Infiniti could build a sporty coupe-like flagship to rival the Porsche Panamera, a Nissan executive said. This would give the brand a much-needed "halo" car
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If a spine-shattering ride is your kind of thing, Panoz will build you a street-legal racecar

Panoz Auto Development is reportedly getting back in the road car business. Officials say it will build custom versions of its racecars to order.
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Chevrolet adds Natural Gas bi-fuel to 2015 Impala, making one gassy hybrid

The Chevrolet Impala will be offered as a CNG bi-fuel vehicle beginning next summer. It will be able to switch from natural gas to gasoline instantly.
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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive vs BMW i3: The quietest automotive duel ever

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive plug-in car will be more than a match for the BMW i3, a Mercedes executive told Automotive News Europe.
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The Spyker B6 Venator is the coolest Dutch car you’ve never heard of – with a Toyota engine

The Spyker B6 Venator sports car may use a 3.5-liter V6 engine built by Lotus, but based on a Toyota block. Talk about international cooperation.
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Sorry De Niro, there won’t be a ‘Ronin II’ or an Audi RS 8 after all

An Audi RS 8 won't be built, despite the standing challenge from rival Mercedes-Benz's S-Class AMG variants.
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As consumers clamor for its i3 EV, BMW may ramp up to make more

The BMW i3 hasn't gone on sale yet, but consumers are already excited. BMW says it has taken more than 8,000 reservations for the electric city car.
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Who ya gonna call to restore the Ghostbusters’ ambulance? Kickstarter, apparently

The Ghostbuster's ECTO-1A ambulance, seen in Ghostbusters II, may be brought back to life by a group of fans.
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Just when we thought Teens were the concern, Toyota unveils distracted-driving cars

Toyota is testing a suite of autonomous driving functions that it plans to offer on future products. It joins a growing list of carmakers doing the same.
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Diesel doesn’t have to be slow, at least when Alpina BMWs are concerned

The BMW Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo combines luxury, performance, and efficiency in a way no other car can quite match.
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‘Active Lean’ isn’t a diet supplement, it’s how Toyota’s i-Road electric trike gets around

The Toyota i-Road concept from the 2013 Geneva Motor Show will be produced and used in Toyota's Ha:mo car sharing service in Japan.
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Smell that fresh carbon fiber? McLaren’s $1 million hybrid P1 just hit production

The McLaren P1 is rolling down the production line about one year after it debuted as a thinly-disguised concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.
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Mitsubishi reminds us it still makes cars, pens three plug-in hybrid concepts

Mitsubishi will unveil three concept cars at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, including two plug-in hybrid SUVs and a small MPV with a downsized engine.
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If the McLaren MP4-12C weren’t track worthy already; here’s the GT Sprint

The McLaren 12C GT Sprint is the newest version of the MP4-12c supercar, optimized for on-track driving. It's even got a roll cage and air jacks.
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At $173K per horsepower, the Ferrari 250 GTO becomes the most expensive car ever sold

A Ferrari 250 GTO is the most expensive car in the world, taking the crown from... another Ferrari 250 GTO.
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That was fast: BMW already planning hardcore M4 variant

The BMW M4 isn't here yet, but BMW is reportedly working on a hardcore version to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
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Turns out the SRT Viper is quite poisonous … but mostly to dealers

SRT Viper production has been cut by one third, as Chrysler tries to eliminate dealer stock before the winter months put this snake on ice.
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A battery-powered hamster? Kia Soul EV coming to the U.S. in 2014

The Kia Soul EV will hit showrooms in 2014, but nothing else is know about the Korean brand's first all-electric production car.
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Book ’em, Detlev: Finnish Police buy a Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake

A Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake will go on duty with the Finnish Police, thanks to a public poll that paired agency and vehicle.
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Hyundai Veloster Turbo gets radioactive makeover that’s more glow than go

Hyundai turned a stock Veloster Turbo into what it's calling the "EGR Night Racer," with aggressive exterior modifications and a 250-hp engine.
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Is Nissan’s GT-R the next supercar slated for a hybrid powertrain transplant?

The Nissan GT-R may get a Williams-designed hybrid powertrain as part of an upcoming redesign, joining the ranks of other hybrid supercars.
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Despite mounting production problems, Jeep is considering a Cherokee SRT

The Jeep Cherokee just received a controversial reboot and it could get more controversial if Chrysler builds an SRT performance version.
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Hey, I’m driving here! New Jersey Grand Prix provisionally back on F1 calendar

The New Jersey grand prix, formally known as the Grand Prix of America, will take place in june 2014, pending approval of its temporary street circuit.
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Don’t forget your hat, Heinrich, Mercedes just greenlit a topless S-Class

Mercedes-Benz executive promises S-Class convertible to hit showrooms in the near future.
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Surprise! Leak reveals plethora of new Porsches

Porsche models set to debut over the next nine months were leaked from what was reportedly a dealer meeting in Atlanta.
BMW X6 M Design Edition

BMW X6 M Design Edition literally earns its stripes

The BMW X6 M goes for a retro 1970s look with a new Design Edition, featuring stripes, bigger wheels, and a custom interior. Only 100 will be made.
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Tesla Model S unintended acceleration complaint filed with NHTSA

A Tesla Model S owner says the electric car suddenly accelerating while his wife was pulling out of the driveway.
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Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid stops, drops, and rolls to U.S. in 2014

The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid could be coming to the U.S., but no earlier than next year, a new report say.
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Survey says: Drivers don’t want autonomous cars

Autonomous cars may be the future, but they might not be what consumers want, a new survey says.
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Would you like some bling with that? 2015 Cadillac Escalade teased ahead of October 7 reveal

The Cadillac Escalade will be redesigned for the 2015 model year, hopefully distinguishing it from its Chevrolet and GMC siblings.
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Stuck in customs: Alfa Romeo 4C priced at $54k, won’t hit Stateside until mid-2014

The Alfa Romeo 4C sports car is still set for a U.S. debut, but not until the second quarter of 2014.
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Cadillac vs. Tesla: the electric luxury fight of the century

Cadillac is ready to take on Tesla Motors, GM CEO Dan Akerson told the Detroit News. However, Akerson isn't committed to electric cars.
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Evolution of an icon: the Mercedes S-Class Coupe changes with the times but remains a symbol of style

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe has worn different names and different styling over the years, but its position as a two-door flagship hasn't changed.

Hurricane Chrysler: new 2.0-liter engine makes landfall in 2016

The Chrysler Hurricane will be an improvement over the company's current 2.0-liter inline-four, using new technology to improve fuel economy.