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A roar for the ages: Chrysler celebrates five decades of Hemi V8 power

The 426 Hemi V8 is Chrysler's most iconic engine, flying the Mopar flag on drags trips and oval tracks through the '60s muscle-car era.
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Will your car be worth its weight in gold, or just old? Hagerty names tomorrow’s classic cars

Classic cars have to come from somewhere right? Hagerty named the 10 new models most likely to become future classics.
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Take that Germans! Lexus’ BMW M4-fighting RC F is revealed ahead of Detroit – UPDATE

The 2015 Lexus RC F is a V8-powered BMW M4-fighting coupe set to debut at next week's Detroit Auto Show. Here's an early peek.
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Retro-inspired 2015 Porsche 911 Targa confirmed for 2014 Detroit Auto Show

The Porsche 911 Targa was a 1960s and '70s novelty, but now it's back. Porsche will unveil a new Targa at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show next week.
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Inside out: Audi reveals stunning next-gen TT interior at CES 2014

The next Audi TT will feature an updated interior built around a 12.3-inch LCD display, which replaces the gauge cluster and center-stack screen.
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Mazda gears up for the Tudor United SportsCar Championship with a diesel prototype

The Mazda prototype for the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship uses a version of the production 2.2-liter Skyactiv-D four-cylinder engine.
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Formula E Spark-Renault SRT_01E electric racer makes U.S. debut in Las Vegas

Formula E came to the United States in a big way, with a demonstration of the Spark-Renault SRT_01E electric car in front of the Mandalay Bay Resort.
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BMW ActiveAssist system lets self-driving cars get sideways and keep you on the road

BMW ActiveAssist is an autonomous-driving system designed for adverse conditions, taking over control of a car in at-the-limit driving.
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A grocery-getter for the Autobahn: Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG revealed

The Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG is the inevitable performance version of the GLA-Class crossover, packing similar gear to its CLA45 AMG sibling.
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On its way to showrooms, Toyota’s hydrogen-powered FCV makes a stop at CES 2014

The Toyota FCV concept made its North American debut at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, along with a test mule.
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New hi-def Garmin Dash Cam: record accidents and Russian meteors all from your car

The Garmin Dash Cam is a high-definition camera that mounts to a vehicle's windshield and allows drivers to record motoring antics, including crashes.
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Will the next Humvee be a Subaru-powered diesel hybrid?

The TARDEC ULV prototype is one possible replacement for the military's venerable Humvee, and it features a diesel-electric hybrid powertrain.
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Rally fans rejoice: 2015 Subaru WRX STI confirmed for 2014 Detroit Auto Show

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI will be unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show next week, giving Subaru fans the high-performance rally rocket they've waited for.
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Call the plastic surgeon; Audi might produce the face-melting Sport quattro concept

The Audi Sport quattro concept, a plug-in hybrid sports car unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, could make it to showrooms.
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Fisker Automotive soap opera continues, as Wanxiang makes last-minute bid

Fisker Automotive is asking U.S. Bankruptcy Court to disregard a last-minute bid from Chinese auto-parts supplier Wanxiang.
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Lighthouse tech lets Ford C-Max Solar Energi concept go ‘off the grid’

The Ford C-Max Solar Energi concept features a solar roof that can charge its lithium-ion battery pack, allowing drivers to put away the plug.
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Audi Sport quattro laserlight concept to debut at CES (insert laser pun here)

The Audi Sport quattro concept will return for CES 2014 with laser headlights and a fetching Plasma Red paint job.
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Unlike Jerry Garcia, Volkswagen’s Kombi Microbus isn’t dead … yet

The Volkswagen Kombi was supposed to got of production at the end of 2013, but the Brazilian government may exempt it from new safety regulations.
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Nissan to unveil next-gen Maxima in sport sedan concept form at 2014 Detroit Auto Show

Nissan will unveil a "Sport Sedan Concept" at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, perhaps recalling the glory days of the original Maxima and Infiniti G35.
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Crossover coupe craziness: BMW X4 to debut 2014 New York Auto Show … for some reason

The BMW X4 will be to the X3 what the X6 is to the X5, namely a chop-topped version of an otherwise utilitarian crossover.
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Zoox’s Boz self-driving concept car was designed specifically for ‘bosses’

The self-driving car isn't quite a reality, but startup Zoox is planning for that eventuality. Its autonomous car concept doesn't even have reverse.
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Need driving lessons? Well, a Michigan museum will teach you to drive … a Ford Model T

The Ford Model T was the world's first mass-produced car, but it wasn't easy to drive by modern standards. Michigan's Gilmore Car Museum shows drivers how.
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Mercedes-Benz’s AMG Line package for the 2015 C-Class makes it look extra fast

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will get sportier styling thanks to an optional AMG Exterior Line appearance package.
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Not so grand: Renderings reveal entry-level BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is an expected four-door version of the 4 Series Coupe, itself a version of the 3 Series sedan. Confused yet?
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City living: Best cars for the urban jungle

City cars are usually viewed as small, economical hatchbacks, but there are some good choices out there for buyers willing to think outside the box.
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Iranian free trade zone is a haven for American trucks and muscle cars

Iran and the United States don't get along, but their citizens seem to have similar tastes when it comes to cars. Iran loves American muscle.
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What do BMW, Lambo, and Tesla have in common? They’re 10 cars we want to drive in 2014

2014 new cars: It's going to be a good year. Many great new cars expected next year, including new models from Lamborghini, McLaren, and Tesla.
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Ferrari’s 2015 California will have a turbo V8 designed for cruising, not racing

An updated Ferrari California will reportedly arrive in Spring 2014, boasting a new turbocharged V8 engine and other tweaks.
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Grovel at the feet of Subaru’s latest souped-up concept wagon: the Levorg STI

The Subaru Levorg will get the full custom treatment for the 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon. Five customized versions of the wagon will appear there.
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Are you done with that cooking oil? Toyota needs it for its diesel-powered off-road racer

A biodiesel-fueled Toyota Land Cruiser 200 will race in the 2014 Dakar Rally, which covers 5,200 miles of treacherous South American terrain.
2014 overfinch range rover preview

No roads? No problem. Overfinch’s Range Rover will take you anywhere … like a King

The Overfinch Range Rover is a massaged version of Land Rover's flagship SUV, featuring bespoke touches for buyers who want more exclusivity.
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A perfect storm: The Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 makes official landfall with 610 hp

The Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 is the long-awaited successor to the Gallardo, and has everything you'd expect from a Lamborghini.
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Germany and England bury the hatchet: Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz finalize partnership

Aston Martin and Daimler signed a cooperative agreement after months of talk and speculation. AMG will supply V8 engines to Aston.
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Acura to bring TLX Prototype to Detroit … let’s hope the chrome beak is gone

A 2015 Acura TLX Prototype will be unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, previewing a new midsize sedan from Honda's luxury brand.