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FeedBurner makes it easy to receive content updates in My Yahoo! Newsgator, Bloglines, and other news readers. The convertible version of Chevrolet's new mid-engine Corvette Stingray only made its debut in October but has already stopped by Jay Leno's Garage for an episode of the funny man's YouTube show. Mercedes-Benz's E-Class family is approaching the midway point in its life cycle and a prototype for an updated member has just been spotted. The prototype is for the Mercedes-AMG E63 Wagon but similar updates should be bound for other E-Class members. 47,850). The car is a silver 2014 Saab 9-3 Aero with just 43 miles on its odometer, and it was put up for sale by NEVS, the company that bought Saab in 2012 following the Swedish automaker's bankruptcy. Mercedes-Benz's E-Class family is approaching the midway point in its life cycle and a prototype for an updated member has just been spotted. The prototype is for the Mercedes-AMG E63 but similar updates should be bound for other E-Class members.

There are plenty of companies out there building continuation versions of original Shelby Mustangs under license, but only one is run by original crew members who worked at Shelby American more than half a century ago. Mercedes-Benz is working on a new generation of its GLA-Class compact crossover SUV, and we have fresh spy shots and video of one of the Mercedes-AMG versions. Yes, 鈥渧ersions鈥?isn't a typo as AMG is offering two performance levels for the latest generation of Mercedes compact cars. Jesse's Volkswagen Jetta is one of the more peculiar stories. Back again is Craig Lieberman, technical director for the first three films of the franchise, and this time, he had a special guest. Audi launched its first volume EV last year in the form of the 2019 E-Tron SUV, which is already winning plenty of accolades. Now the automaker is hard at work developing a faster, performance-oriented version that will arrive next year, meaning we'll likely see it as a 2021 model.

BMW Motorsport on Wednesday ushered in its latest customer race car. Some people choose to appreciate perfection, and others attempt to improve upon it. In this case, Chip Foose falls into the latter camp. This 1974 E-Type Jaguar, which was shown to the public at the SEMA show, started life as a bone-stock roadster. Nio on Tuesday announced it will tap Intel-owned Mobileye for future electronic driver assist features, including a fully self-driving system. As part of the deal, Nio will integrate Mobileye's self-driving system into cars to be sold to the public, as well as into cars to be used in driverless taxi services planned by Mobileye. Roush used this week's SEMA show in Las Vegas to present its most powerful Mustang to date, the 2020 Jack Roush Edition Mustang. As the name suggests, the car is a special edition honoring Roush founder Jack Roush, and only 60 examples will be built for the United States plus 10 more for export markets.

Most notably, the blunt front end stages an outlined Mustang grille鈥攂lanked, like other EVS鈥攁nd pony-car badge. The front fascia dips low and wide, like the Mustang鈥檚 again, with the top shelf wearing thin standard LED lights that arc in toward the grille. The body sides are sculpted and sporty, organic lines from the front fenders reach toward the rear and a character line races high on the Mach-E鈥檚 rear fenders. The fast roofline commands creative shapes around the rear doors, notably the cutouts and small rear window. At the back, the bank of rear LED taillights are taken straight from the Mustang鈥攖here鈥檚 no confusing its inspiration. A small rear window on the hatch tucks below a roof-mounted spoiler. The rear hatch is similarly sculpted and angles in for relief at the rear bumper. Ford may not pay lip service to faux exhaust ports鈥攖he Mach-E鈥檚 electric powertrain just doesn鈥檛 need them. That鈥檚 because the Mach-E relies on electric motors and batteries only. Available in rear- or all-wheel drive, the Mach-E offers at least three different power outputs from its motors. Mach-E Select and Premium versions make about 255 horsepower in standard-range configuration and drive the rear or all four wheels.

Rear-drive standard range versions may offer up to 230 miles of range, according to Ford. All-wheel-drive models could muster up to 210 miles. Mach-E California Route 1 and Premium extended-range, rear-drive models make up to 282 hp and are the longest legs of the bunch鈥擣ord says those versions may travel up to 300 miles between charges. Mach-E Premium and First Edition models with all-wheel drive make 333 hp and have a range up to 270 miles, according to Ford. Predictably, the performer of the group is the Mach-E GT鈥攁 name that it applies to V-8 power鈥攖hat sprints up to 60 mph in around three seconds when equipped with optional equipment. It鈥檚 unclear how powerful the GT is, but Ford says its all-wheel-drive powertrain and 20-inch wheels will dent range down to 235 miles, albeit likely in an exhilarating and entertaining way. Ford didn鈥檛 say what kind of suspension the Mustang Mach-E would use but said it would ride on 18-, 19-, or 20-inch wheels.