The BMW 335d isn’t the only vehicle in the family getting the fantastic twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder. For 2009 BMW will release the X5 xDrive 35d. With boat loads of torque on tap from the oil-burning engine (as in 425 lb-ft), the X5 xDrive 35d is made for towing  a boat to the lake on [...]

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Lexus has been hard at work improving on one of their best selling lines. The next generation RX SUV’s look to offer new advancements in both the power and fuel efficiency departments, especially in the 450h hybrid. By using heat from exhaust gasses, Lexus has managed to limit the amount of time the engine must [...]

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In an increasing effort to maximize mpgs, automakers from around the world are beginning to incorporate computer aids to help coach drivers into greener driving. Honda’s newest hybrid, the Insight, is one such car. The company is calling its system Eco Assist, and it works by adjusting the speedometer’s color in coordination with how frugal [...]

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Honda pulled a fast one by unveiling a new concept at the LA Auto Show this year: the FC Sport. Designed to demonstrate the versatility of hydrogen fuel-cell technology, the FC shows the sporty side of the alternative fuel. The car uses the same fuel-cell stack found in the Honda FCX Clarity, only in the [...]

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Check out our gallery of random images from day 1! It’s just like being at the LA Show Media Day, only without all the free food!

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