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2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Pricing Announced
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Things are heating up in the premium-EV segment. The folks at Mercedes-Benz are poised to introduce their new B-Class Electric Drive. Pricing for this small people-hauler was just announced.
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Five Ways the Ford Fusion is Better Than the Aston Martin Rapide S
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Nissan BladeGlider Concept Video, First Look
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Toyota Prius Family May Gain Hydrogen Fuel Cell Model: Exec
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2015 Honda Vezel a Production Version of Urban SUV Concept
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Toyota FCV Concept Points to Hydrogen-Powered Future
After more than a century the internal-combustion engine still reigns supreme as the world’s go-to powerplant for vehicular propulsion. Of course electrics have started to chip away at that dominance but they really haven’t had all that much success. When it comes to alternative technologies will fuel cells fare any better? Well, maybe if Toyota…
Five-Point Inspection: Toyota Auris Hybrid Touring Sports
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NHTSA Studying Third Tesla Model S Fire
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Tesla Model X Will Come AWD Only, Cost More than Model S
Tesla CEO Elon Musk let slip a few more details about the automaker’s upcoming electric SUV, the Model X.
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smart fourjoy Concept Unveiled in Frankfurt, Still Not Wothy of Capital Letters
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Attractive Lease Rates Help Drive EV Sales Growth
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Jaguar Land Rover Developing Advanced Electric Powertrains
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