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LIT Motors C1

Half EV, half motorcycle, LIT Motors’ C1 is two-wheeled EV you can’t flip – UPDATE

The LIT Motors C1 combines the footprint and maneuverability of a motorcycle with the all-weather capability of a car. Will it catch on?
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SRT Viper withdraws from the 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans

The SRT Viper factory team has declined the ACO's invitation to race at the 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans to concentrate on its U.S. racing schedule.
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Hennessey Venom GT World’s Fastest Edition costs $1.25 million, but its already sold out

The Hennessey Venom GT World's Fastest Edition commemorates the car's 270.4 mph world-record run at the Kennedy Space Center with a patriotic paint job.
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Alfa Romeo will return to the U.S. at the 2014 New York Auto Show

The Alfa Romeo 4C will be the first Alfa model sold in the U.S. in significant volumes since 1994. Its first stop is the 2014 New York Auto Show.
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Fomm Concept One floating electric car takes the shock out of flooded roads

The Fomm Concept One is an electric car designed for areas that are susceptible to flooding. While not fully amphibious, it can float like a bath toy.
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BMW and Toyota hybrid sports car plans move ahead

BMW and Toyota are reportedly moving ahead with their joint venture, which will reportedly produce a hybrid successor to the Supra and the current Z4.
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Empty your bank account with this $205,820 Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S electric car hasn't been much of a target for modification, until now. This custom Model S is different, but is it an improvement?
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How do you make a Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 even better? A Callaway supercharger.

The Callaway Camaro Z/28 SC652 has one thing the stock Camaro Z/28 doesn't have: a supercharger. That adds supercar power to the Z/28's repertoire.
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Can’t afford a McLaren P1? Perhaps you should wait for the $500K 2017 P15 model instead

The 2017 McLaren P15 will succeed the P1 as the company's flagship supercar, but won't be nearly as exotic as that 903-horsepower hybrid.
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BMW’s X7 full-size SUV would cater to the rough roads of China, India, and Russia

A BMW X7 full-size luxury SUV could hit showrooms sometime in the next few years, as luxurious utility vehicles continue to grow in popularity.
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Mazda throws a 25th birthday party for the MX-5 Miata at the 2014 New York Auto Show

The Mazda MX-5 Miata has been charming car enthusiasts since its debut at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show, and Mazda will chronicle its development in New York.
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Porsche will replace every 911 GT3 engine to fix fire issue

The 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 has become the subject of a recall after two cars caught fire in Europe. Porsche will replace each car's engine to resolve it.
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Meet the Panamera’s daddy: Porsche 989 sedan concept

The Porsche 989 sedan concept presaged the Panamera by almost two decades, and was easily the better looking of the two.
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BMW M4 Convertible to drop its top at the 2014 New York Auto Show?

The BMW M4 convertible may join the rest of the M3/M4 lineup at the 2014 New York Auto Show in April, and go on sale this fall.
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Brabus adds subtle style and not-so-subtle power to the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG

The Brabus Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG shows a remarkable amount of restraint, considering the tuner's other high-performance projects.
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Porsche’s 2015 Boxster and Cayman GTS turn up the heat without losing A/C

The Porsche Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS are sportier versions of Porsche's small sports cars, with extra power and features for James Dean wannabes.
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The LAPD scores a patrol car fit for Rodeo Drive with its new Lamborghini Gallardo

An LAPD Lamborghini Gallardo will soon prowl the streets of the City of Angels, but it won't be chasing any criminals.
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Nissan teases 2014 Beijing Motor Show concept

Nissan will unveil the latest in a series of concept cars at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show next month, all of which preview a new global design language.
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Local Motors’ 3D-printed electric car to become a reality in Chicago

Local Motors will unveil what it calls the first 3D-printed electric car at the 2014 International Manufacturing Technology Show this September.
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Panoz celebrates 25 years with Esperante Spyder and Spyder GT

The Panoz Esperante sports car gets a refresh to celebrate its maker's 25th anniversary. Panoz hopes it will renew interest in its products.
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No hurry for hydrogen: Production Mercedes-Benz fuel-cell car coming in 2017

A Mercedes-Benz fuel cell car will reportedly launch in 2017, following years of testing and the launch of production fuel cell vehicles by other carmakers.
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Audi stops worrying and learns to love the plug: A6, A8, Q7 plug-in hybrids coming

The Audi plug-in hybrid model range may grow in the near future, with plug-in versions of the A6 and A8 sedans and Q7 SUV.
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Swedish supercar maker Koenigsegg to open first U.S. dealer in New York

Koenigsegg will sell its hypercars through U.S. dealerships, beginning with New York City's Manhattan Motorcars.
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If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. 2016 Chevy Camaro gets new chassis but not new styling

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will feature many mechanical improvements over the current car, but it's styling will reportedly remain largely the same.
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Could Volvo’s V8 Supercar racer inspire a road-going super sedan?

Volvo already has its Polestar performance models, but there may be something more wicked in the works: A sports sedan inspired by its V8 Supercars racer.
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2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 sweats the small stuff with aerodynamic “Flowtie” badge

The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is a no-compromise performance car, from its stripped interior to its aerodynamic "Flowtie" badge.
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As orders roll in, McLaren halts MP4-12C production to concentrate on 650S

The McLaren MP4-12C is taking a backseat to its new sibling, the 650S. The British carmaker has paused 12C production to build the new model.
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Take that, Tesla! Mercedes’ Electric S-Class could be the quietest luxury car ever

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class will eventually go electric, according to a company official. However, don't expect one in showrooms anytime soon.
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Volvo envisions roads dotted with magnets to guide self-driving cars

Volvo self-driving cars have been testing for some time, but the Swedish carmaker's latest trick is a series of magnets embedded in the road.
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Turn the phone off. Apple’s CarPlay may not be any safer than driving while texting

Apple CarPlay is set to launch later this year in Ferrari, Mercedes, and Volvo models, but it's already worrying safety advocates.
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Rolls-Royce plug-in hybrid coming soon, whether customers want it or not

A Rolls-Royce plug-in hybrid could arrive soon, but not in response to customer demand. Instead, Rolls may need it to meet stricter emissions regulations.
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Carlsson CS50 Versailles is a gold-plated Mercedes S-Class fit for a Chinese tycoon

The Carlsson CS50 Versailles is an exercise in excess rivaled only by its namesake. The interior and exterior of this modified Mercedes are covered in gold.
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Ford plans a diesel-powered Focus ST to rival the Volkswagen Golf GTD

A Ford Focus ST diesel is reportedly under development. It could be the perfect way to save fuel while having fun behind the wheel.
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2014 Ruf’s RCT is an unhinged Porsche 911 Turbo without the all-wheel drive safety net

The 2014 Ruf RCT is the latest tuned Porsche 911 from Germany's Ruf Automobile, and is a rival for the factory's own 911 Turbo.