BlackBerry Z10 Launched in Jakarta 2013

  BlackBerry has unveiled its long-awaited new smartphones to the Indonesian market, one of its most important, ahead of the devices going on sale here later this month as the company tries to regain ground lost to rivals Samsung and Apple. Hastings Singh, BlackBerry’s managing director for South Asia, said at a press conference in Jakarta on Monday that the BlackBerry 10 line of smartphones marked a brand new start for the company.......

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Just 10 Parties Likely Eligible for Indonesia's 2014 Election Race

Ezra Sihite, Rizky Amelia &SP/Anastasia Winanti Riesardhy  Officers sort out ballots in Jakarta in July 2012. The General Elections Commission will reveal which parties are eligible for the 2012 race on Monday. (JG Photo/Safir Makki) Just 10 political parties are expected to have passed the verification process to contest......

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Ford Mustang Spy Photos 2015

 The next-gen Stang registers as an independent. For now, at least. What It Is: A hacked-together 2015 Ford Mustang prototype based on the current car. The next-gen Mustang is set to debut sometime in 2014 with the current model’s six- and eight-cylinder engines. An EcoBoost four-cylinder engine will be added to the lineup, as well. Why It Matters: Like you......

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Chrysler Readying SRT Barracuda to Succeed Challenger 2013

The Pentastar's performance brand will get a second model. Not much about the 2013 Viper deviates from the formula that made the car famous—it has a monstrous V-10, rear-wheel drive, and a manual transmission, and it still looks ready for a 10-on-1 bar fight. Branding it not a Dodge but an SRT, however, has raised eyebrows.......

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Audi A3 Sedan 2014

The 2014 Audi A3 appears to be a cool and classy-looking luxury ride. But if you're hankering for a hatchback, you'd better not wait for the new model. The next A3 is coming to the U.S. only in sedan format, whereas the 5-door hatchback continues to be offered in Europe. Rubbing some salt in the wound is the fact that the A3 sedan is arriving only after the hatchback goes on sale in other markets. Coolly Seductive Like it or not, in the......

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2014 Kia Provo Concept looks ready to take the fight to Mini

That mystery Kia concept that was teased a couple months ago? This is it: the Kia Provo, and it's way better than the teaser shots communicated. One thing is obvious. If Kia builds this, and they should, because it looks terrific, they'll be going after the Mini Cooper and its competitors like the Audi A1 and Citroen DS3. And they'll do so with a product that looks very much the part. Power comes from Kia's 1.6-liter GDI turbo four making......

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Ford Mustang will get 2.3-liter EcoBoost in U.S. 2015

Yesterday, Edmunds broke the news that the 2015 Ford Mustang will receive Ford's 2.3-liter EcoBoost four cylinder. It was also reported that the engine will be a Europe-only option. That's incorrect. Road & Track has confirmed that we will indeed get the 2.3-liter turbo four here in the U.S. market. Furthermore, don't bet on it being the base engine, either. Ford precedent shows that in other cars and crossovers offering an......

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Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible Breaks Cover 2013

 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible Breaks Cover Photos of the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed leaked on Christmas Eve, and now there are solid numbers to go along with them. Really, there's not much to say that the pics don't already show. The convertible is just like the GT Speed coupe, only it'll seriously molest your hair. Tony Manero need not apply. The rest of you, feel free. The all-wheel-drive ragtop is powered......

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McLaren's product pipeline is cooking 2014

Jamey Price McLaren Automotive COO Mike Flewitt was in a good mood when we caught up with him for a few minutes here in Geneva. And why wouldn't he be? The McLaren stand was constantly abuzz as media, well-heeled customers, and other VIPs filed in and out of the stand. On display are the P1 and the MP4-12C lineup, as well as one of the unicorn-rare F1 LM cars. Flewitt's as excited as everyone else about the P1, and said that the company......

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Of all things, a couple of strange SUVs

By Alex Kierstein March 8, 2013 / Photos by Alex Kierstein Perhaps it was just the fatigue of being bombarded with the sights and sounds of Geneva — everywhere I turned, it seemed an unobtainable supercar was staring me in the face — but when I came across these two small SUVs, they really caught my eye. The Dacia Duster shares its platform with the Nissan Juke and several other European and Japanese Renaults, but it looked larger.......

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Very Good The North Face ETIP

Here in the Northern Hemisphere it’s winter, and that means gloves. With touch screens on all those smart phones, tablets, and such, what’s a geek to do? Why, get a gadget-friendly pair of gloves, of course! The North Face company, known for outdoor gear of all types, has had a line of gloves for use with touch screens for a year or more, but this year, it’s been expanded. They call their version of this tech “ETIP”. (I am so happy to ......

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BMW X1 2013 special coverage

BMW has given the X1 a mid life makeover that has made it better looking and a more capable vehicle. More aggressive cosmetic changes to the exteriors and finer interiors now further enhance the premium appeal of the X1. The key issues with its predecessor have been addressed and the new X1 has a softer suspension setup while the steering has also been made lighter for enhanced driving comfort. The 2.0 litre diesel engine in the X1 remains......

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