03.25.08
Alfa Dogs
2008 won't likely be remembered as a banner year for the car business, but based on the models debuting at the recent auto shows in New York and Geneva, there's never been a better time to be a driver
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01.11.08
The Best of CES
Forget place-shifting, convergence, or a world without wires. The news coming out of this year's consumer electronics show is as much about style as substance. Translation: Finally, some geeky shit that actually looks cool, too. Here, our 13 favorite things
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12.06.07
But Wait There's More
From a power drill that's also a radio to a car that comes with its own eletric guitar, we pick the 9 most idiotic hybrid gizmos of all time
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11.16.07
The New Collectibles
Ralph has his Bugattis, Seinfeld his vintage 911's—but a new generation of guys deserves a new breed of collectible car. Here, seize Sur Vingt founder (and Lotus Espirit owner) James Jurney names 14 seventies-era designs that are already starting to go fast
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10.24.07
Tokyo Motor Show
The Tokyo Motor Show is car design at its most playful—we're talking about Japan, after all—and this year's edition is no exception. Here are ten highlights, from the CR-Z to just plain crazy
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06.29.07
Well Positioned
Sure, GPS can keep you from getting lost, but it'll also help you get the most from a workout, pick the right golf club—even avoid speed traps. Seven new devices that take GPS into new territory (plus a few for the road)
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03.20.07
Different Directions
At last week's Geneva Auto Show, the forward-looking concepts competed for space with a new breed of classic GT coupe. Here's our look at the best of both trends
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09.26.06
Whip-Smart
It's the little things that make a car stand out. With that in mind, we combed the class of '07 to find the 12 most inspired new design elements. Now all you need is a checkbook
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12.08.06
Fashion Plates
The new Versace-edition Lamborghini is only the latest in a long string of models to arrive tricked out in designer duds. And, as these 8 examples demonstrate, some are holding up better than others
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11.10.06
Foreign Objects
The following items have two things in common: 1. They're highly desirable. 2. They're utterly unavailable in the U.S.
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