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PC Mag Digital Drive Awards names BMW X5 its COTY

I know when people ask me to what car to buy, I always tell them to grab a copy of PC Magazine. After all, given all the electronics it takes to make a new car even start, who would know more about them more than a computer magazine? And if you're a…

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Hackers tap into ECU to kill engine, brakes and more

During the 17 years this writer worked on braking and stability control systems, we occasionally joked about being able to remotely update the software in people's vehicles and bring them to a halt. At that time, the technology didn't really exist to…

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Le Mans 2010: Mid-race report

Racing action in the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans – Click above for high-res image gallery
As the cars raced into the night at Le Mans, attrition has begun to take its toll. Several of the fastest cars on the track have succumbed to accidents or…

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Hybrid Technologies slashes prices for 2008!

If you've had a hankering for a full battery electric version of a MINI, PT Cruiser, Smart ForTwo or Toyota Yaris, the price tag just got a little more manageable. Lost Wages-based Hybrid Technologies has been doing EV conversions for a while now and…