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Consumer Reports gets top vehicle picks mostly right

Despite the publication's uncomfortably broad definition of reliability -- it spans everything from "the engine fell out" to "the touchscreen display shows fingerprints too easily" -- automakers still clamor to get on the Consumer Reports recommended vehicle list. This year's winners cover a broad spectrum of vehicles, and for the most part, we're in agreement with the magazine's editors, with one significant exception at the top of the list. Best overall vehicle went to the Tesla Model S.

Bentley teases new model: hear the new V8 in action

This audio file gives our first sound of a forthcoming new addition to the Bentley Continental family. Although Bentley isn't saying what it is at this stage, it's pretty obviously the new V8 model which will stretch the Conti family downwards from its W12-only position today. Bentley has codeveloped the new V8 with Audi.

Jaguar XK Artisan SE for the UK

The Jaguar XK Artisan SE arrives as the UK's Special Edition XK The Jaguar XK Artisan SE is the XK Special Edition – coupe and convertible – for the UK, with luxury trim and extra toys. Yes, we have a feeling of Déjà vu writing this story, just as you do as you read it. But that’s because we ran a story the other day about the Jaguar XK and XKR Special Editions, which has managed to cross over with this story.