Jeep Liberty replacement takes shape

Now that the Liberty has left us for greener pastures and the Compass and Patriot are entering their final model year, it's time to start looking into the future of Jeep. The next all-new vehicle for the off-road brand will be the midsize SUV you see here, effectively replacing the Liberty, and not necessarily carrying on with that name. From the sides, the prototype you see here sort of looks like a miniature version of the handsome Grand Cherokee, albeit with a bit more in the way of body sculpting.

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iPad Mini 2 With Retina Display, Cheaper iPhone, iPhone 5S Are All Coming This Year, Says Analyst

It was just last week when we wrote to you about an iPad mini 2 and an iPad 5 in the works. The source of the rumor was Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White who believes that Apple is planning to launch two new devices per year. Interestingly, former Apple CEO John Sculley also hinted yesterday that Apple might be speeding up its product launch cycle to two per year. Today, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is saying that Apple might indeed update most of its iDevices this year.

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John Sculley Thinks Apple Should Consider A Cheaper iPhone

There have been a ton of rumors surrounding a possible cheaper iPhone which could be launched later this year which could also sport a plastic body. Whether Apple launches such a device remains to be seen, but as far as ex-Apple executives are concerned, former CEO John Sculley during an interview with Bloomberg Television said that Apple will need to take the idea of cheaper smartphones seriously.

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DARPA To Deploy Deep Sea Remote-Controlled Payloads

We've seen DARPA's Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vehicle (ACTUV) last year which can hunt down silent subs in deep sea waters. Now DARPA wants to up the ante by deploying payloads at the bottom of the sea. The program, dubbed “Upward Falling Payloads” or UFP, aims to hibernate deep-sea capsules or payloads that can last for years. When the right time comes, these payloads can wake up remotely and can be deployed to the surface, providing operational support and situational awareness.
DARPA is hoping that these payloads will fill up the distance gaps and deliver just the right action required while afar.

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GM CEO promises RHD Corvette, international operations boss says otherwise

Affirmation, clarification, smack-down refutation – that was the order of responses when the issue of a right-hand0drive C7 Corvette came up at the Detroit Auto Show. When an Australian news outlet asked General Motors CEO Dan Akerson whether the new Stingray would get an RHD version, he answered "yes" and "soon.". That same question was put to lead Corvette engineer Tadge Juechter, and he began by stating that they've been wanting Corvette to get to Australia and "Our plan is to make this a truly global car." He then clarified Akerson's answer with "It'll be years away rather than soon.

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Nissan Leaf Gets $6,400 Discount

Over at the North American International Auto Show, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn made the announcement that would make folks who are on the lookout for the Nissan Leaf very, very happy. We are talking about a $6,400 price drop for the base-model 2013 Nissan Leaf, where 2012's base model retailed for $35,200 a pop, while the new base-level 2013 Leaf S will begin lightening your wallets at a more affordable $28,800. According to Ghosn, the new prices would make the Leaf the most affordable five-seater electric for sale Stateside.

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Toyota debuts Furia concept, heralds next Corolla design

After playing it safe over the last several generations of the Toyota Corolla, it appears Toyota might finally be ready to make a big leap forward. Toyota has finally unveiled the 2013 Corolla Furia Concept at the Detroit Auto Show, which hints at the future design for this automaker's popular compact (the Corolla is actually the best-selling car of all time). The Furia Concept has a striking face with narrow headlights, vertical marker lights and a massive eight-sided grill, while its short hood and raked windshield give it a more modern look like the Civic and Mazda3.

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