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  1. Classic Thunderbird Owned by the Clash's Joe Strummer Up for Auction

    10:00 am PDT 08/15/2014
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    The guitarist bought the car while living in L.A. in 1987 and recording his solo album "Earthquake Weather" READ MORE

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  2. Tesla, Hollywood's Favorite Eco-Car, Vulnerable to 'Speed'-Like Hijacking

    5:00 am PDT 08/08/2014
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    Security experts expose weaknesses in Tesla's Model S and other eco-cars that could lead to a hijacking or worse. READ MORE

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  3. BMW to Introduce Branded Fast-Charging Stations

    5:57 pm PDT 08/05/2014
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    Like Tesla's Supercharger network, BMW's new, smaller chargers are hoped to make charging plug-in cars as convenient as filling up at a gas station. READ MORE

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  4. Tesla Beats Earnings Forecasts, Lexus Sales Impacted

    4:01 pm PDT 07/31/2014
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    Sales of the Model S rose 17 percent during the second quarter, denting sales of rival Lexus's LS luxury sedan, according to a report. READ MORE

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  5. Record Industry Targets General Motors, Ford Over Music-Copying Vehicles

    11:44 am PDT 07/28/2014
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    A lot of money could be on the line thanks to a largely forgotten 1992 law. READ MORE

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  6. Tesla 2016 Sedan To Be Called Model III

    3:04 pm PDT 07/17/2014
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    Under pressure from Ford, Tesla opts for a new name for its Model E $35,000 electric, preventing its roster of cars from spelling S-E-X. READ MORE

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  7. Mercedes to Sell $1 Million S-Class

    2:14 pm PDT 07/07/2014
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    The stretched "Pullman" version of Mercedez-Benz's flagship model will be the world's most expensive sedan when introduced in 2015. READ MORE

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  8. Stolen Tesla Torn Apart in Fiery West Hollywood Crash

    1:31 pm PDT 07/04/2014
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    The crash early Friday left the back end of the electric car wedged between two walls of a synagogue in the city. READ MORE

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  9. Porsche 911's Most Memorable Hollywood Moments

    10:28 am PDT 07/04/2014
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    The iconic car, which turns 50 this year, has taken star turns in classic films and big-screen blockbusters, from "Annie Hall" to "Gone in 60 Seconds." READ MORE

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  10. BMW's Answer to the Tesla: $135K i8 Plug-In Hybrid

    8:00 am PDT 06/27/2014
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    Elon Musk's Hollywood monopoly on sexy electric cars soon will get high-voltage competition from BMW's new model, the result of billions in investments by the German carmaker in eco-friendly, alternative-fuel autos. READ MORE

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  11. Green Hornet 'Black Beauty' Car Up for Auction

    5:11 pm PDT 06/23/2014
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    Bidding for the modified 1965 Chrysler Imperial used during filming of the 2011 movie ends June 26. READ MORE

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  12. Hollywood Favorite Audi to Introduce Electric Models (Report)

    2:14 pm PDT 06/23/2014
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    Audi aggressively courted Hollywood with product placements and event sponsorships. Its electric R8 and Q8 are meant to remind the town that there can be hip electrics besides Telsa's Model S — and BMW's new i8. READ MORE

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  13. Will Electric Harley Become Hollywood's Next Tesla?

    8:59 am PDT 06/21/2014
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    Harley-Davidson's gas-powered "hogs" are already popular with riders like George Clooney. Harley's new electric motorcycle could become a status ride like Tesla's Model S. READ MORE

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  14. Tesla's Elon Musk Vows to Make Electric Car Technology Available for Free to Rivals

    3:13 pm PDT 06/13/2014
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    The mogul cites the "trickle" of electric cars in his decision to open Tesla patents to anyone who wants to use them. UPDATED: Model X due early 2015, Morgan Stanley calls Tesla "most important car company in the world." READ MORE

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  15. THR Test-Drives Audi's A3 in L.A.'s Silicon Beach (Video)

    3:39 pm PDT 06/06/2014
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    Audi claims its all-new $30,000 A3 is a rolling Wi-Fi hotspot with enough bandwidth to allow five devices to stream Netflix movies -- yes, simultaneously. READ MORE

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  16. 2015 Audi A3 Test Drive

    3:28 pm PDT 06/06/2014
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    THR test drives Audi's $30,000 four door sedan, the only U.S. car with 4G LTE connectivity in the infotainment system. The wireless system offers streaming of up to five devices simultaneously as well as improved Google map navigation. READ MORE

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  17. Elon Musk Making 'Progress' Toward Goal To Colonize Mars

    9:37 pm PDT 05/16/2014
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    The SpaceX founder received the Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Award, Friday at the International Space Development Conference. READ MORE

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  18. BMW's i3 Challenges Tesla for Hollywood's Premium Electric Car Crown

    8:00 am PDT 05/16/2014
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    The first car from BMW's division dedicated to "sustainable mobility" is a masterful blend of performance and green aesthetics with a price -- $41,000 -- that could make it Hollywood's next electric car du jour. READ MORE

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  19. Hollywood's Next Automotive Obsession? Tesla: Model X to Debut in 2015

    2:46 pm PDT 05/09/2014
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    Tesla founder Elon Musk acknowledges challenges building the crossover SUV. "There's no question we're delayed on the Model X," the mogul told Wall Street analysts. READ MORE

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  20. Cadillac Defies Car Trends With Blinged-Out 2015 Escalade

    11:00 am PDT 05/02/2014
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    The new model features extra power, gadgets and a price tag $8,000 higher than the Mercedes GL. READ MORE

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