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The real difference between police and private cars

What the sight of a police car inspires, especially in your rearview mirror, differs from person to person. To some they inspire an air of security – for others the same image inspires paranoia, whether for good reason or the simple fear of an unintended violation of some little known statute.

Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor in en:Olympia, WA c/o Bluedisk at en.wiki

Frito Lay expanding electric delivery truck fleet in California and across US

Frito Lay is building the largest electric delivery truck fleet in the U.S., eventually saving 500,000 gallons of fuel a year, and saving lots of money on fuel it doesn't have to buy.

Gov. Jerry Brown & Frito Lay electric trucks

Ferrari 599 GTB gets Bespoked

The 599 GTB is getting a last hurrah as A. Kahn Design gives it the once over for perfect customization.

Republicans say new CAFE rules favor Detroit

Are Republicans just desperate to find fault with the White House's new fuel economy standards, or do they actually have a point?

Chevy Volt Prototype

This is the Chevy Volt Prototype. We think it looks better than the actual Volt itself.

The mid-range Tesla Model S with SuperCharger is Tesla's sweet spot

The 60 kWh Tesla Model S now comes standard with support for the high power SuperCharger, and with it's lower cost it's a better value proposition than the 85 kWh Model S.

Mercedes-Benz recalls over 8k ML-Class SUVs over dangerous floor mat flaw

Defective all-season floor mats could cause the vehicle's gas pedal to stick, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

The Osborne Legacy, GM's 200 mile electric car, and electric car adoption

Could the Osborne Effect (preannounced future products dry up sales of current products) delay adoption of electric cars?

Fisker Karma ignites into flames while owner is in grocery store

The incident occurs just three months after a Karma was blamed for causing a Houston house fire.

Alfa Romeo 4C convertible coming in 2014

Alfa Romeo will be building a convertible version of the 4C that will be introduced after the coupe makes its way back into the U.S. market next year.