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First Impressions: 2013 Acura ILX in Detroit

The 2013 Acura ILX concept made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last week, bringing the Acura sedan offerings to four different models in the coming model year.

Price Comparison: Toyota Camry Hybrid v Prius PHEV at NAIAS 2012

Toyota has been in a good place with its Prius line and now with its new Camry Hybrid. Question: Why is the Camry Hybrid cheaper than the Prius Plug-In?

Saab Museum liquidating all vehicles as everything must go

As part of its restructuring after bankruptcy, Swedish automaker Saab is liquidating its world-famous museum in Trollhattan, including all 123 cars contained within it. This means some very valuable, collectible, and one-off prototypes will be entering private collections soon.

NRDC urges Obama administration to move forward with upgrading CAFE standards

NRDC's Luke Tonachel testifies in joint EPA and Dept of Transportation hearings that the proposed CAFE standards upgrade would produce huge economic and environmental benefits.

Always get a receipt when fueling up, providing recourse for tainted gas

The value of having a receipt for the gas they bought at a Texaco station yesterday morning in South Austin TX has become readily apparent to six local residents who pumped tainted gas into their tanks.

Why the average age of vehicles in America keeps rising

With the NAIAS 2012 in its public viewing stage, Polk’s analysis of national vehicle registration data shows the average age of light vehicles has steadily increased since 1995, though more rapidly in the past five years. Question: Besides government political pressure and marketing self deception, is there a list of criteria by the public that the automakers need to take more seriously?

Slate Blue LFA Lexus has officially arrived in the U.S

The Slate Blue LFA's color is bold and even controversial. The car now has officially arrived in the U.S. What are your first impressions of this color?

Rare 1993 Jaguar XJ220S bound for Arizona auction

The 1993 Jaguar XJ200S Coupe is a rare breed indeed. Modified by Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) into a street legal version of the three XJ220C’s they put to work on the GT racing circuit. It held the speed record for a production car (in spite of the Walkinshaw modifications) until the McLaren F1 took the title in 1994.

Smoking Marijuana Cuts Traffic Deaths

The secret to reducing traffic deaths might be medical marijuana, according to a study by economists from the University of Colorado Denver and Montana State University. Turns out the drop might come from reduced beer sales.

Tesla announces upcoming reveal of 'Model X'

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company will reveal preliminary designs on their next in-house vehicle, dubbed the Model X. This car will follow the soon-to-release Model S as the company's second vehicle design for market. The vehicle will be an SUV-type model and will be unveiled at an event on February 9.

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