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CES: Byton shows crossover concept

California-based, Chinese-backed start-up Byton has emerged from the vast unknown and introduced its first car at CES. It's an all-electric crossover that drives itself. Sound familiar? Yeah, it does to us, too. Production will allegedly start next year in China with pricing set at $45,000.   

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Smart celebrates 10 years in the US

Daimler's smart brand is celebrating 10 years in America with a limited-edition model. Based on the electric fortwo, the 10th Anniversary Edition model gets an edition-specific Sapphire Blue paint job and special emblems. The package is a $1,950 option.   

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CES: Hyundai shows hydrogen-powered Nexo

Hyundai introduced the hydrogen-powered Nexo at CES. It's presented as the successor to the Tucson Fuel Cell but this time it's a standalone model with a design of its own. It's faster, more user friendly, and it offers up to 370 miles of range.   

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CES: Harman shows QLED roof for autonomous cars

Harman, a division of Samsung, traveled to the Consumer Electronics Show to introduce a QLED roof concept for autonomous cars. It detects where the user is going and adjusts the moodscape accordingly. For example, it knows when you're going to a work meeting or when you're off to the gym. The concept is a look into the far future of transportation.   

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CES: Kia Niro EV concept looks into the near future

The big news from Kia at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is a concept car named Niro EV. Its futuristic design previews the electric version of the Niro, which is currently offered as a hybrid and as a plug-in hybrid. Look for the production model to arrive before the end of the year.   

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VW beats Toyota for 2017 sales crown

Volkswagen has topped Toyota for total sales in 2017, according to Automotive News. Although official figures have not yet been reported, it's believed that VW delivered 10.7 million vehicles worldwide last year while Toyota recorded 10.35 million global sales.   

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US wants to maintain 25-percent tariff on imported trucks from South Korea

The United States government wants to maintain the 25-percent tariff (also called the Chicken Tax) it slaps on all imported pickup trucks as it negotiates a trade deal with South Korea. Reuters reports the tariff (as it applies to South Korea) was scheduled to expire in 2019, potentially opening the door for model for commercial models we don't get and Hyundai's long-rumored Ridgeline-fighting pickup.   

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Electric Ferrari 308 headed to auction

An all-electric 1976 Ferrari 308 GTS is headed to auction. It's not an obscure, one-off prototype built by the factory; it's a resto-mod project finished recently. It has a 47-kWh battery pack, though range hasn't been released. It's offered with no reserve and a salvage title.   

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