Audi announced today at its first appearance at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas that it has developed and is bringing to market one of the first OEM applications of wireless device charging for its vehicles. With this charger, Audi claims that people will be able to charge their smartphones in their Audi vehicles without connecting a charging cable, cord, or adapter.

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During World War II, Allied bombing heavily damaged the Alfa factory in Portello, Italy, and production was slow to resume after 1945. The 6-cylinder passenger and sporting cars of the late 1940s and early 1950s were large and not particularly fast. But in 1951 Alfa introduced a smaller, less expensive 4-cylinder car called the 1900.

Download Alfa at 100: Prewar to Post-Graduate part 2

Going to see a film is one of the best ways to get out, and one film we saw last year comes to mind: Transformers 2.

Download 2010 Chrysler 300S

Mazda produced the RX-7 from 1978 to 2002 and, compared to the RX-8, it did very well. Now, after almost ten years, the Japanese company will bring back the RX-7 DNA with the launch of a new sports car called the RX-9. And, however chronologically deficient it may be, the RX-9 is being made as a successor to the RX-7 and not the RX-8. We should be seeing this new model hit the streets as soon as the RX-8 bids adieu to the market.

Download 2013 Mazda RX-9 Coupe

Dynojet Race Team has revealed the first details on their own version of Avensis BTCC car. Their model will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged power unit adapted from one of Toyota’s road-going range.

Download 2011 Toyota Avensis BTCC by Dynojet Race Team

The Ford Fusion Hybrid has proved a highly capable commuter, but it doesn't visually stand out in a crowd like the Prius. For those who want to make a statement with their car, this isn't the one to buy. What the Fusion does do, though, is provide a great compromise between ride and handling, with a roomy cabin and large trunk.

Download Long Term Update 4: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Just when there were doubts about the future of Mercedes’ A-Class, the German automaker comes out and releases what is arguably the hottest looking hatchback concept we’ve seen in a while.

Download 2011 Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class

Three things you didn't know about Buick: Buick General Manager Steve Shannon's weekend car is a 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Arianna Kalian, line manager for the Buick Lucerne, grows organic tomatoes in her garden. And the 2006 Buick Lucerne is fun to drive.

Download First Drive: 2006 Buick Lucerne

I've always had a different view of Lamborghinis than most people I know. While others saw them as some ultimate slice of Italian automotive exotica, I thought they were, in the main, dressed-up junk. The first Countach I drove still stands as one of the most disappointing moments of my career. My only encounter with an Espada is an experience I'd rather forget. The LM002 off-roader is a good candidate for the worst car I've ever driven. And almost all the Diablos to cross my path failed to live up to the promise of their appearance.

Download First Drive: 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

A BMW 5 Series sedan in Los Angeles is about as common as a publicly intoxicated David Hasselhoff — therein lies the appeal of driving the 2006 BMW 550i. It doesn't draw the attention of the typical performance car, let alone that of an inebriated Knight Rider.

Download Follow-Up Test: 2006 BMW 550i

Like it or not, BMW is coming out with its electric i3 in 2013. While BMW has yet to unveil a production version of its little city runabout, it seems pretty happy touting the concept around. This i3 Concept was spotted yesterday filming what’s presumably a new commercial in the windy city.

Download 2013 BMW i3 Filming Commercial in Chicago