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Tesla Inside: The Ultimate Vintage Land Rover Retrofit

Cars That Think

In America, Defenders have typically been weekend playthings for boomers with fond memories of. Nostalgic 4x4 trucks, including Toyota Land Cruisers and Jeeps, have never been more popular or prized. The appeal is clear: In such status-conscious places as Napa Valley or the Hamptons, a Tesla Model S might as well be a Toyota Camry now.

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen of America is introducing the Group’s third-generation EA888 1.8-liter Other features include a new, lighter turbocharger/cylinder head assembly; the use of lightweight polymers for the oil pan, and use of aluminum for various screws and fasteners. Toyota Corolla 1.8. Toyota Corolla 1.8 Click to enlarge.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. GM killed that car because of back room deals with oil companies, and now they expect us to believe that they are just so cutting edge now? THE GOV NEEDS TO GET THIER HEADS OUT OF THE SAND,THIS IS SO BIG. It is 12 years later.

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