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3G? 4G? V2V? Cloud-connected concept car set for debut

A connected car "proof-of-concept" from Cisco and Continental can switch between 3G, 4G, and other wireless networks for optimal Internet speed on the go.
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Five things that would make Sync with MyFord Touch better

MyFord Touch, Ford's all-encompassing infotainment system, is getting a software update. Will that be enough to fix it's flaws?
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Can your car be hacked? From brakes to GPS, a look at what’s vulnerable

Car hacking sounds threatening, but even with their plethora of onboard computers, most modern cars appear relatively safe.
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2014 BMW i3 revealed: It’s not just a new BMW, it’s a new kind of car

The 2014 BMW i3 is a clean sheet urban cruiser featuring electric propulsion, an aluminum and carbon fiber chassis, and new, eco-friendly interior.
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Car hive mind: Will an NTSB ‘V2V’ mandate make driving safer?

V2V, or vehicle-to-vehicle communication, is still in the testing phase, but the NTSB wants to fast track its use in all new vehicles. Is that a good idea?
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Five supercars that brought new technology to driving

All of the amazing technology in cars today had to come from somewhere, and it usually trickled down from supercars. Here are five that set the bar high.
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Photos: Hot VWs and Audis meet at Waterfest

Waterfest, the annual Audi and Volkswagen car show at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ, was full of great German-engineered driving machines. Check out these photos.
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100 years of the bowtie: 5 of the best cars to ever don Chevy’s iconic badge

Chevrolet's bowtie logo has been around for 100 years, and has graced some of the most iconic names in the automotive industry. Here are the top five.
Cars Best Ofs

‘i-ELoop’ regen braking system earns the 2014 Mazda6 40mpg on the highway

The 2014 Mazda6's 40 mpg highway rating bests the big (non-hybrid) names in the midsize sedan arena.
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Siri Eyes Free, Big Data and goodbye Idiot Light: GM tech chief talks future car tech

General Motors believes connectivity is the future of cars, and it's preparing for that future with a barrage of tech.
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Study: Firefox users pay less for car insurance than users of other browsers

Car insurance aggregator CoverHound compared the average rates users of major browsers pay for insurance, and named Firefox the bargain champ.
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Who will own the track? 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302

The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is quite a machine, but how does it stack up against its old rival from the days of Trans-Am racing?
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Allstate: July 4 is the deadliest day on America’s roads

July 4 is the deadliest day on America's roads, Allstate and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety say.
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Belgium’s Minerva Auto returns from the dead with an improbable supercar

The Minerva J.M. Brabazon couples an esoteric name with a high tech plug-in hybrid power train. Minerva Auto says it will reach a top speed of 249 mph.
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BMW’s i8 Roadster wins Concept Car of the Year award, debut set for 2014?

The BMW i8 Roadster received a North American Concept Car of the Year award for Best Production Preview.
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GM and Honda announce hydrogen fuel cell collaboration: Can they bring hydrogen to the mainstream?

General Motors and Honda will collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell technology with plans for a 2020 system solution for the gas and fuel cells.
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Happy 60th birthday to the iconic Chevrolet Corvette

The Corvette has been in continuous production for 60 years, but the road hasn't always been smooth.
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First drive: 2014 Lexus IS 250 AWD has grip, just not enough glory

The 2014 Lexus IS 250 offers the fundamentals of a good luxury sports sedan, but buyers will need to look long and hard at the options list.
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New 2014 Mazda3 loses the smile, gains plentiful tech in a sharp new package

The 2014 Mazda3 borrows the Kodo design language of the Mazda6 and CX-5, and has a list of gadgets as long as a dragstrip.
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Tata Nano Emax: The world’s cheapest car goes green with CNG bi-fuel option

The Tata Nano Emax can switch between gasoline and compressed natural gas (CNG) with the flick of a switch, but can't do much else.
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Tesla’s 90-second battery swaps are faster than pumping gas

Tesla Motors demonstrated its battery pack swapping system live, saying it's faster and easier than pumping gas.
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Sticker shock never felt so good: Aston Martin V12 Vantage S priced at $185,995

The Aston Martin V12 Vantage S' 205 mph top speed should make it worth every penny of its six-figure asking price.
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Ford’s ‘Electronic Brake Light’ uses wireless tech to shorten stopping distances

The Ford Electronic Brake Light is the latest manifestation of vehicle-to-vehicle communications technology, which allows cars to "talk" to each other.
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray does 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will deliver performance worthy of its name at a (relatively) low price.
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Return of Shelby? Ford may add GT 350, Mach 1 models to the Mustang lineup

The Ford Shelby GT 350 name may outlive the current GT 500, attaching itself to an all-new performance Mustang in 2016.
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Ford ads SiriusXM Internet Radio app to Sync AppLink option list

Ford Sync AppLink will get a new app in the form of SiriusXM Internet Radio, allowing drivers to customize their high tech listening experience.
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Is Argentina’s Bucci Special supercar nothing more than V12-powered vaporware?

The Bucci Special is a highly unusual super car from a highly unusual country of origin, which makes determining its feasibility that much harder.
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Mitsubishi unveils Lancer Evolution and Outlander Pikes Peak safety cars

Mitsubishi is participating in the 2013 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, but even if its cars don't finish, this cool looking Lancer Evo and Outlander will show the flag.
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They grow up so fast: Tesla makes first-ever Model S recall for improperly installed seats

The Tesla Model S was the subject of its maker's first recall. Tesla says rear seat bracket welds could have been weakened by faulty installation.
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Stop ‘n swap: Tesla confirms swappable battery packs for Model S

Tesla Motors' long-rumored swappable battery pack will see the light of day this week at the company's Hawthorne, California design studio.
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2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante unveiled, and it’s a stunner

The 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante has the stunning looks of the Vanquish coupe, with the added drama of top-down motoring.
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Supercar builders combine with Rossion’s purchase of Mosler

Mosler Automotive, known for cars that are brutally fast and brutally ugly, has been purchased by fellow smalltime carbuilder Rossion.
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Reuters: Fisker lost $35,000 on each Karma plug-in hybrid it built

Fisker Automotive's tortured existence is a revealed in a new Reuter's report.
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Driving Our Dreams: Yesterday’s futuristic concept cars still charm

Image used with permission by copyright holder A few times each year, car companies predict the future. At auto shows worldwide, concept cars wow audiences with radical styling and tech that would make Gene Roddenberry smile, but what happens when tomorrow’s high tech ride becomes yesterday’s fantasy? This summer, visitors to Heritage Museums & Gardens […]
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Mercedes to launch ‘Car-to-X’ vehicle-to-vehicle communication tech

Car-to-X, Mercedes' newest safety feature, will allow vehicles to share information on road conditions.
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2014 Cadillac CTS moves up in size, style, and price

The 2014 Cadillac CTS will start at $46,025, with a loaded Vsport model going for $59,995.
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SSC unveils the 1,350 hp heart of its Veyron-fighting Tuatara supercar

The SSC Tuatara supercar hopes to challenge the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport's world speed record with a turbo V8 from Nelson Racing Engines.
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Could Gorilla Glass make the jump from smartphone screen to car windshield?

Gorilla Glass could replace conventional laminate automotive glass in the near future, Corning senior vice president Jeffrey Evenson says.
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