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Audi dropping Multitronic CVT gearbox

The Audi Multitronic CVT gearbox is being retired Audi make some great cars, but a number of them are spoiled by the woeful CVT gearbox. The theory is that as the CVT ‘box, which varies transmission ratios infinitely and keeps the engine working in the right rev range, is more economical and more efficient. But CVT boxes are horrible.

NY Times reporter says he followed Tesla's advice

A New York Times reporter says he was following the advice of Tesla employees when he drove an electric Model S sedan beyond its indicated range in an effort to reach a recharging station. Responding to a blog post by Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk highly critical of his original article, Times reporter John Broder on Thursday said he did not set out to sabotage the test drive -- refuting one of Musk's most-damning points. Broder also refutes Musk's claim that he drove the car around a parking lot in a deliberate attempt to fully discharge the battery -- Broder says he was looking for the recharge station in a poorly lighted rest stop at night.

Top Gear: Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Lewis Hamilton & Veyron Super Sports

Top Gear: The Stig, Tom Cruise & Cameron Diaz Update: We’ve added the Star in a reasonably priced car VT with Cruise and Diaz at the bottom. It’s live at the moment, but Top Gear have a habit of shutting down their clips, so we can’t guarantee it will continue to work. Yes, it’s Sunday again.