The styling of the Hyundai Sonata is the second-most influential reason, after the warranty, why consumers buy the car, a J.D. Power study says. (Credit: Hyundai) Hyundai Motor was once known for humdrum styling, but the Korean automaker’s audacious Fluidic Sculpture design language has been a big part of the company’s ascent in the United States. For example, exotic surface treatment helped make styling the second-most influential reason, after the warranty, why consumers bought the Sonata, according to a J.D.

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The Toyota Prius and Chevy Volt go toe to to in the Burmese Alps. This could only happen in a racing game. (Credit: Screenshot by Antuan Goodwin/CNET) I’m a huge fan of cars and a huge fan of videogames. So it should go without saying that I spend a lot of time playing racing games.

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BMW's new ActiveHybrid 5 is based on the 535i, but gets more power and better fuel economy. (Credit: BMW) The push is on for automakers to increase fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions, two goals that go hand in hand. BMW meets this challenge with a new hybrid for its model lineup, the ActiveHybrid 5, joining the current ActiveHybrid 7 . BMW ActiveHybrid 5 preview (photos) The ActiveHybrid 5 is based on the 5 Series, specifically the 535i.

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