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8 Stupid Options for Pickup Trucks

Pickup trucks are as American as apple pie and hot dogs. They comprise one of the largest vehicle markets in the nation, which means they are often the focus of innovation – for good or ill. Here are eight options offered in pickups trucks that are.. well.. questionable.

May 12, 2012 - 4:02PM EDT
By: Aaron Turpen

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Eaton's electric car DC Quick Charger coming to Hawaii and Wash. DC

Electrical supply equipment makers like Eaton see big business potential in manufacturing electric car charging stations for both level 2 and quick charging scenarios.

May 12, 2012 - 2:05PM EDT
By: David Herron

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John Cooper Works GP fastest MINI ever built

The ultra high-performance John Cooper Works GP MINI production has been announced.

May 12, 2012 - 8:27AM EDT
By: Denis Flierl

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Ford adds 'Active Sound Symposer' to Focus ST

For those drivers who are tired of their four-door economy cars sounding boring, Ford has taken technology from its Mustang muscle car and upgraded it before adding it to the Focus ST.

May 12, 2012 - 4:00AM EDT
By: Aaron Turpen

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Land Rover creates edible survival guide

The British automaker has just released the details on its new edible survival guide, which is geared toward the Middle Eastern market.

May 11, 2012 - 11:05PM EDT
By: Anthony Faccenda

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Qualcomm's Halo to charge Drayson's electric race car during races

The Drayson Racing B12/96EV is an 850 horsepower electric race car capable of 0-60 in 3 seconds, and is serving as a testbed for the Qualcomm Halo wireless electric car charging system.

May 11, 2012 - 8:30PM EDT
By: David Herron

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Breaking News: Automotive legend Carroll Shelby has died

It is with a heavy heart that I report the sad news that last evening in Dallas Texas, high performance motoring legend Carroll Shelby passed away at the age of 89 years old.

May 11, 2012 - 4:25PM EDT
By: Patrick Rall

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Audi moving ahead with seven new models

Audi has filed papers with the European trademark office to protect seven new car names likely to be seen on upcoming models.

May 11, 2012 - 3:28PM EDT
By: Denis Flierl

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Next compact BMW convertible to introduce 2-Series

Since the 2013 BMW 1-Series was introduced last summer as a sporty 5-door hatachback, many have speculated that the 2-door version of this car would become the new BMW 2-Series – speculation that has received some support from Car magazine, who has announced that the next generation BMW compact convertible is under development now and it will debut as the new 2-Series for the 2014 model year.