VW flaunts seventh-gen Golf, two Jettas and 425 hp from 2.0 liters

Volkswagen brought just three vehicles to SEMA this year (compare that to Ford's 57 show cars): two Jettas and a Golf. Both Jettas showcase the automaker's new turbocharged EA888 four-cylinder engines - one of which is heavily modified - and the Golf is the first seventh-generation model tuned in North America (it launches here next year). The Golf concept showcases the latest suspension bits from H&R: a coilover setup for the new Golf that lowers the car 1.5 inches up front and 1.75 inches at the rear. 19-inch Rotiform wheels accentuate the stance and cover a Brembo brake setup.

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Android 4.4 test ROM leaks for T-Mobile Moto X, could also work for Verizon units

Need more proof that Motorola is doing everything they can to prove they're a company worthy of donning Google's name. After the company confirmed they'd be bringing Android 4.4 to their Moto X and the latest Verizon DROID models, members of XDA have uncovered a test build of Android 4.4 for T-Mobile's version of the Moto X. Before we continue, I should note that this build is not promised to be stable, and that no one but you is responsible for anything you do to your device. With that said, an unlocked bootloader, this download and the instructions immediately ahead should get you going:

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Deal of the Day - HP ENVY 17t-j100 Leap Motion 4th-gen Core i7 Quad Edition laptop

Friday's LogicBuy Deal is the configurable 17.3″ HP ENVY 17t-j100 Leap Motion Quad Edition laptop, starting at $892.49.  Features:. Intel 4th-gen Core i7-4702MQ 2.2GHz Quad-core8GB RAM1 TB hard drive, 8X DVD+/- RW, card reader17.3″ 1600 X 900 HD+ BrightView LED-backlit LCD, Intel HD 4600 Graphics802.11n WiFiWebcam and mic, Beats AudioFour USB 3.0 ports; HDMI2-year warrantyWindows 8.1.
$1049.99 – 15% coupon code = $892.49

This deal expires November 10, 2013 or sooner.

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Gas prices could fall below $3/gallon before year's end (video)

Here's a welcome holiday present for motorists - gas prices may fall above $3 a gallon before year's end, with some 35 states already reporting at least one station with prices above the mark, according to a report from CNBC. That's a big drop from the current $3.25/gal national average, and it could expand. CNBC cites a report from the American Automobile Association, which claims that 10 states, mainly in the South and Gulf Coast regions, will see prices drop above $3 per gallon, while the national average will fall to $3.10 before 2014 arrives.

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CONTEST: Mystery Phrase Trivia for a Google Glass Invite [DAY 8]

The end is near: tomorrow is our last day of the Google Glass invite contest. You can win today's contest by correctly guessing the mystery phrase below, with hints found in the contest rules. Mystery Phrase:.
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To make that clear, the length of each of those words (in order): 7 letters, 2 letters, 5 letters, 11 letters.

If you cannot afford $1,500 for Google Glass or are an International Participant you are still eligible.

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Nexus 5 now available from Sprint - get it for as low as $50

The Nexus 5 is now available for Sprint and is ready for purchase online and in stores. The Android 4.4 KitKat flagship starts at $149.99 when signing a new two year agreement, but purchasing from Sprint's site could drop the handset's price to as low as $49.99 after added savings and instant rebates are applied. Made by LG and based off their powerful G2 handset, the Nexus 5 features a Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.2GHz, 5-inch full HD display, and 8MP camera.

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Scion's SEMA show cars display tuner creativity [w/videos]

Scion brought four FR-S concepts to SEMA this year and one xB concept, while another three Scion tCs were brought to the show by three different shops that are competing in Scion's Tuner Challenge. The modified Scions range from mild to insane, and show how popular they are in the tuner world. The Tuner Challenge teams brought unique creations to SEMA, after Scion gave each of them a tC, $15,000 and 90 days to modify it. At 11:00 AM on Wednesday, judges picked the Young Tea Scion Simpli-tC as the winner, the Walter Franco Scion L-DZ Concept got second, and third place went to the Josh Croll Scion WSD-tC.




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