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Jeep to celebrate Easter Safari at Moab with customized Wrangler and Grand Cherokee

Jeep's annual Easter Safari in Moab, Utah will include the Wrangler Slim and Grand Cherokee Trailhawk II, two off-roaders with plenty of cosmetic tweaks.
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Detroit Electric: The grandaddy of all electric carmakers returns with a two-seat sports car

Detroit Electric, a manufacturer of electric cars dating back to 1907, will return with a new EV set to be unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show in April.
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Obama’s Energy Security Trust would use $2 billion in oil lease revenues to fund green car tech

President Obama wants to use revenue earned from leasing drilling rights on public lands to fund research into alternative fuels.

NY Auto Show preview: 640hp SRT Viper TA has less luxury, more venom

The SRT Viper TA is a hardcore version of the fifth generation Viper, and will make its public debut at the 2013 New York Auto Show.

NY Auto Show preview: BMW 3 Series GT set to make U.S. debut

At the 2013 New York Auto Show, BMW will give Americans their first glimpse of the 3 Series Gran Turismo, a hatchback version of its popular luxury car.

Volkswagen ‘e-up!’ EV debuts with 93-mile range and trick charging system

The Volkswagen e-up!, a pint-sized EV based on the company's up! city car, has arrived.

Mercedes-Benz AMG says no to hybrids, plans to continue building insane German muscle cars

Mercedes-Benz AMG won't build a hybrid exotic, despite the recent launch of the LaFerrari, McLaren P1, and Porsche 918 Spyder.

2014 Toyota Highlander: Toyota’s redesigned hybrid SUV to debut in New York

The 2014 Toyota Highlander will be one of a handful of hybrid SUVs on the market, giving buyers a more capacious way to go green.

Aventador ‘Lambo limo’ is an unholy supercar abomination

A Lamborghini Aventador limousine? It may sound insane, but a British company wants to make it happen.

‘Unpopular car’ problem? Carmakers’ lobby groups fight California Zero-Emission Vehicle mandate

California's Zero-Emission Vehicle mandate has come under attack because carmakers think people won't buy the green cars it requires them to make.

Rolls-Royce says “never say never” to a possible SUV

A Rolls-Royce SUV sounds about as likely as an Apple weed whacker, but company officials won't rule one out as long as it meets their high standards.
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Fisker vs. Tesla: Two cutting-edge cars, two embattled companies

Fisker Automotive and Tesla Motors' green luxury cars are natural rivals, but neither company has proven that it can escape the fate of most startup car companies.

Return of The One: BMW says ‘yes’ to 1 Series M Coupe successor

The BMW 1 Series M Coupe won enthusiasts' hearts when it launched in 2011, but was gone within a year. Now, BMW is working on a successor.

Vauxhall Ampera police car: Chevy Volt’s European cousin goes blue

The Vauxhall Ampera will be used as an "incident response vehicle" by Police Service Northern Ireland as part of a trail program.
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Hyundai reveals new face of the 2014 Equus in teaser video

The 2014 Hyundai Equus is a facelifted version of the Korean brand's bargain luxury sedan, and is set to debut at the 2013 New York Auto Show.

Gas guzzler no more?: Lincoln Navigator to trade V8 for EcoBoost V6

The Lincoln Navigator will ditch its big V8 in an upcoming redesign, which could make this gargantuan SUV more fuel-efficient.

2014 BMW 328d xDrive wagon: A sensible yet sporty alternative to crossovers?

The 2014 BMW 328d wagon will be sold in the United States exclusively with xDrive all-wheel drive, making it an efficient alternative to crossovers.

Lamborghini bicycle has all of the flash of its four-wheeled namesake

This Lamborghini bicycle has the same carbon fiber construction and leather trim as the company's $393,000 Aventador, but it should be easier to park.

This isn’t the 2015 Renault Alpine sports car, it’s the 2013 Renault Alpine Le Mans racer

The new Renault Alpine sports car won't debut until 2015, but Renault will bring the legendary brand back to Le Mans later this year.
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Can the LaFerrari supercar live up to the lineage of prancing ponies past?

The Ferrari LaFerrari carries on a tradition of ultimate Ferrari road cars, but can it compare to its illustrious predecessors?

Updated Chevrolet Camaro to bow at New York Auto Show

The Chevrolet Camaro is due for a mid-cycle refresh, but the changes to this all-American muscle car probably won't be too drastic.

New tech will help the BMW i3 electric car cope wth range anxiety

The BMW i3, set to debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, will use its infotainment system to calculate range, and three driving modes to extend it.

Geneva 2013: Alpina XD3 Bi-Turbo is an unexpected performance SUV

The Alpina XD3 Bi-Turbo is a sporty version of the BMW X3 xDrive35d. Despite it's humble origins, the XD3 promises to be seriously quick.
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Geneva 2013: Brabus 800 Roadster boasts 217 mph top speed

The Brabus 800 Roadster is the infamous German tuner's take on the current SL65 AMG, complete with 800 hp and the top speed of an exotic supercar.

Geneva 2013: Mitsubishi GR-HEV is a diesel-electric hybrid pickup truck

The Mitsubishi GR-HEV is a diesel-electric hybrid pickup truck, so it could exploit a new market niche, that is if Mitsubishi decides to build it.

Geneva 2013: Koenigsegg Hundra celebrates Swedish supercar maker’s 10th anniversary

The Koenigsegg Hundra is a one-off car built to celebrate Koenigsegg's 10th anniversary and its 100th production car.

Geneva 2013: CA-MiEV “suburban EV” concept proves Mitsubishi isn’t dead yet

The Mitsubishi CA-MiEV concept boasts an impressive 186-mile range, but so far it isn't destined for production.
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Geneva 2013: ItalDesign Giugiaro Parcour is ready for the urban jungle

The ItalDesign Giugiaro Parcour is a Lamborghini Gallardo with a 13-inch ride height.

Geneva 2013: Pininfarina Sergio debuts and, unsurprisingly, it’s gorgeous

The Pininfarina Sergio is a sleek two-seat roadster based on the Ferrari 458 Spider. What's not to like?

Geneva 2013: Subaru Viziv concept brings a diesel hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive to the party

The Subaru Viziv concept uses a diesel version of Subaru's signature boxer engine, while rear-mounted electric motors provide all-wheel drive traction.
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Geneva 2013: Ferrari’s hybrid supercar is finally revealed, and it’s called LaFerrari

The Ferrari LaFerrari, previously known as F70 and F150, was worth the wait. With 951 hp and carbon fiber chassis, it should be a monster on the track.

Tech on ice: We test Ford’s new all-wheel drive system to see if electronics help or hinder driving

Ford says its electronic driver aid suite is a powerful ally against the laws of physics. We got to test that assertion on an icy track in northern Michigan

Geneva 2013: Kia Provo concept brings sporty styling to this Korean brand

At the Geneva Motor Show, Kia will debut the Provo, a compact concept with aggressive styling that could preview a future production model.

2013 Ford Fusion review

We drove the 2013 Ford Fusion around an icy Michigan test track and came out smiling, but this stylish sedan still has a few shortcomings.