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New Mercedes S-Class hybrid plugs into the grid
With the S400 Hybrid due in European showrooms very shortly, Mercedes-Benz is set to trot out its new Vision S500 Plug-in Hybrid at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Rolls-Royce Ghost: Baby's delivered early
A week and a bit shy of the Frankfurt Motor Show, Rolls-Royce has released official photos and details about its new "baby", the Ghost.
Reviews
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Lexus IS250C Prestige (2009)
Featuring a folding metal hard-top, the IS250C converts from closed coupe to al fresco cruiser in around 20 seconds. Shame then that it suffers from an ungainly butt.
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Tesla Roadster
It might be pricey and limited to the US and Europe, but the Roadster is an exciting glimpse into our, potentially, electric car future. Battery technology sure has come a long way since GM's ill-fated EV1.
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe (2009)
Mazda has given its evergreen roadster a touch up, with a more aggro face, plusher armrests and, finally, MP3 player connectivity; the trick folding hard-top remains.
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BMW Z4 sDrive35i (2009)
For the second-gen Z4, BMW has given it slightly smoother lines and a schmick-looking new folding hard-top. It also comes with a redesigned and much friendlier iDrive system for mixing your music and guiding your sat nav.
Features
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Future fuels: What will power tomorrow's cars?
With air pollution getting worse and oil production declining, car manufacturers are looking to alternative fuels. But what will power tomorrow's cars?
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Essential iPhone and iPod gadgets for your car
Need to take your shiny new iPhone or iPod on the road? Instead of stashing it away in the glovebox, try wiring it up to your car with these handy gadgets.
News
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Mini Coupe heading for production
Remember that cute little Mini Coupe concept that was announced a few days ago? Well, it's going into production.
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Fisker hopes to impress the Karma police
Among the different alternative-fuel strategies playing out, Henrik Fisker is betting big on plug-in hybrids. At a recent dinner speech, he said plug-in hybrids will be the dominant type of car for the next 10 to 15 years.
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Mazda begins leasing hydrogen hybrid people mover
To further its research into new powertrain technology, Mazda has begun commercial leasing a range-extended hybrid vehicle with a hydrogen-powered rotary engine in Japan.
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BMW designer takes a stab at the desktop
While not quite as revolutionary as Asus' modular PC concept from a few years back, BMW DesignworksUSA's Level 10 case for Thermaltake is a far cry from any other desktop chassis we've seen recently.
The Explain Series
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