Audi RS5 convertible coming stateside
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(CBS News) Audi's RS5 Cabriolet is coming to the states. Since unveiling the 450-horsepower convertible at the Frankfurt auto show earlier this year, many have wondered if Americans will get a shot at driving this slick speedster. According to "Car and Driver" magazine, it's only a matter of time
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New 2013 Ford F-150 gets minor facelift
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/ Ford Motor Co.(CBS News) Slow and steady wins the race; and when you're already in the lead, the steadier the better. Ford is taking that logic with the new 2013 F-150 line of pickup trucks, which the company unveiled this morning. The top-selling pick-up trucks are getting minor overhauls for the new season, including a new grill and new options under the hood.
Continue »Utah gov. tells state employees to limit idling
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(CBS News/AP) When it comes to balancing state budgets, every little bit helps. And if it aids the environment, all the better. Utah governor Gary Herbert signed an executive order on Thursday requiring state employees to limit idling in government fleet vehicles to reduce emissions and clear the air - and maybe save some gas in the process.
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Chevrolet playing ball with Manchester United
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(CBS News/WWJ) The Super Bowl may be a big deal here in the states, but General Motors has its eyes on a different kind of football. Weeks after announcing that they would not be running any ads in the Super Bowl this year, GM announced it would be partnering with English Premier League giant Manchester United in a five year deal that would see Chevrolet logos plastered all over one of the most famous soccer teams in the world.
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Robb Report names Lamborghini Aventador best luxury car
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(CBS News) The "Robb Report" is America's finest "luxury lifestyle" magazine: by rich people, for rich people. Their annual "Best of the Best" issue is a peek into what the movers and shakers of the world think is fashionable, innovative and worthy of your time and (lots and lots of) money. In the car category, the "Robb Report" chose the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 as the best driving machine of 2012.
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US auto sales soar in May, 30-percent increase
Analysts are expecting total U.S. sales of 1.4 million cars and trucks in May, up 30 percent from the same month last year. That would make it the best May in five years, according to car buying site TrueCar.com. Carmakers report sales later Friday.
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Epic paintball battle has ATVs, Jeep Wranglers and more
(CBS News) It's time for some good, old fashioned paintball mayhem. The video title is simple enough: "Epic Paintball Battle." But the action on the field is pure chaos. It's the Jeep Wrangler troop carriers that really make this clip "epic." Hit play for some off-road, paint-based warfare.
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Easy credit for car loans driving auto sales
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(CBS News/WWJ) - Car sales have been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise uncertain economy. Automaker profits are up across the board and more people are buying cars than at any point in the past few years. One of the reasons for this is the ease with which car buyers can secure car loans. New evidence shows that easy credit is a big factor in driving auto sales.
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Infographic: 82 years of car radio
(CBS News) It's hard to imagine a world where cars don't have radios. Surely the people driving around in Model T's had something to keep themselves amused on long rides? But no, it wasn't until 1930 that the first in-car radio hit the market. Since then, it's been constant upgrades from mountable radios to the "integrated infotainment systems" in vehicles today. This helpful infographic traces the 82-year history of on-the-road entertainment.
Continue »California 9/11 license plate fund raided for deficit
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Part of the money raised through the sale of the plates was to fund scholarships for the children of California residents who perished in the attacks, while the majority -- 85 percent -- was to help fund anti-terrorism efforts.
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What makes a Ford Fusion: blue jeans and soy beans
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(CBS News) The 2013 Ford Fusion is a mixture of the old and the new. Ford's new sedan is made from mostly standard parts: metal, rubber, plastics. But it also has some unusual materials. Like blue jeans. And over 30,000 soy beans.
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Video: making techno music with only a Ford Fusion
(CBS News) The 2013 Ford Fusion comes with a lot of technology built under the hood. So it only makes sense for Ford to team up with Detroit-area techno producers for the auto-musical video above. Check out the three Detriot DJs put together unique tracks using only sounds from the Fusion. The video is appropriately called "Sounds of Fusion."
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Bridge, highway tolls higher for out-of-towners
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(AP) - Some tolling authorities have found a way to give local motorists a discount on tolls while chargingout-of-towners a higher rate for using the same roads and bridges.
The E-ZPass electronic toll reading system used by 24 tolling agencies in 14 states in the Northeast and Midwest is able to differentiate where motorists bought their passes and apply varying prices.
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"Gymkhana FOUR" remix puts focus on the driver
(CBS News) You may be one of the 17-million people who watched "Gymkhana Four: The Hollywood Megamercial." (If not you should definitely watch it below.) It was an awesome blend of Hollywood-style production and real-world rally skills. But was it maybe a little too produced? A little heavy on special effects and a little light on action? Never fear, the video above is a Gymkhana remix that focuses solely on driver Ken Block's insane precision and need for speed.
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Survey: BMW most valuable car brand in the world
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(CBS News) It's the number one luxury car maker in the world, and according to a recent survey it's also the most valuable car brand as well. The idea of "brand value" is a tricky thing to nail down, but according to voters polled in a recent survey, BMW is the best of the bunch, with a brand valued at over $24.6 billion.
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