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Car buying, minus the dealership

“Test drives delivered” is the motto of Tred, a Seattle-based startup that's taking the car dealership out of the car-buying process -- at least from the shopper's perspective. Wired.com reported Thursday that by accessing Tred via the Web or an iPad app, shoppers will be able to select the cars they want to test-drive and have them delivered to the location of their choice. Each car is then delivered by a Tred staffer rather than a dealership salesperson.

Audi A5 Sportback (2009) teaser photo, sketch and video

By Ben Pulman First Official Pictures 17 June 2009 00:01 This is the first picture of Audi’s new A5 Sportback, essentially an (oxymoronic) four-door version of its A5 Coupe. It’s the first time Audi has officially acknowledged the existence of the car, and along with the solitary photo, the company has also issued a design sketch and video to drum up interest ahead of the A5 Sportback’s launch later in 2009. Bingo – that’s exactly Ingolstadt’s catchphrase for the new car.

2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 roadster to be auctioned at Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance

The just-released 2013 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 roadster hasn't been on the market for long, but there's already a 15-month wait for the drop-top supercar. Fortunately, if you've got more cash than patience, there's a way to jump ahead in line: An Aventador Roadster will be auctioned during the Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance gala dinner on Feb. 23.