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This Mercedes turns up the heat -- in your house

Mercedes-Benz brought some interesting and unusual examples of in-car connectivity tech to Las Vegas, partnering with some trendsetters in the electronics game -- namely, Nest Labs, Pebble, and Google. The connectivity and app technology will eventually make its way into the C-, the E- and the S-slass. Get it?

Autoweek in review: Ferrari teases supercar, Mini flips out and the 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS

While many of us spent Monday honoring our favorite presidents (still Taft, Van Buren and R.B. Hayes), Ferrari teased us with shots of its Enzo successor and gave us some pricing details. By now you should have saved at least 20 bucks toward that $1.3 million.

Lexus takes Gen XY on a 'Dark Ride'

Lexus' small CT 200h hybrid won't go on sale until February, but a short online movie called Dark Ride is already promoting the vehicle and reaching out to younger buyers. Lexus and its ad agency, Skinny, aim to generate excitement among consumers 16 to 44 -- known as Gen XY. That demographic is a far cry from the median age of Lexus' owners -- 57.