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May 12, 2015 AUTOS

2015 Tesla Model S 70D Tested: Now with More Power and AWD

-Tesla made history with the introduction of its Model S sports sedan two-plus years ago, prompting approbation from car critics far and wide. This was the breakthrough electric car the world had seemingly been waiting for, offering attractive design, a remarkable interior, and entertaining performance. The price—starting in the mid-$60,000 range after the $7500 federal kickback—was far beyond the average household’s reach, and range anxiety will always be a concern

May 12, 2015 SPORTS (WORLD)

Formolo wins Giro thriller

Alberto Contador and Richie Porte both survived an action-packed fourth stage of the Giro d’Italia as Davide Formolo won solo and Orica-GreenEdge’s Simon Clarke replaced team-mate Michael Matthews in the overall lead.

May 12, 2015 AUTOS

Is $225,000 Too Much for This Insane, V-10–Powered E30 BMW M3?

– If you’ve been waiting for the world’s most exotic, insane, and expensive BMW E30 M3, look no further. It’s on eBay right now—and it will only cost you about as much as a Ferrari 458. – First things first, though: Can we even call this an E30 M3? Under the hood sits a 5.7-liter V-10, a bored and stroked version of the E60 M5’s 5.0-liter V-10—said to be a Dinan-massaged unit—which

May 12, 2015 WORLD HEADLINES

Fresh earthquake brings panic, damage and death to Nepal

By Krista Mahr and Ross Adkin SANGACHOWK, Nepal (Reuters) – A 7.3 magnitude earthquake killed at least 37 people and spread panic in Nepal on Tuesday, bringing down buildings already weakened by a devastating tremor less than three weeks ago and unleashing landslides in Himalayan valleys near Mount Everest. Most of the reported fatalities were in villages to the east of Kathmandu, only just beginning to pick up the pieces