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For new CAFE rules, automakers place high-stakes tech bets

Game-changing 2015 fuel economy rules are forcing vehicle development teams to make high-stakes bets on expensive technologies--bets that will separate the winners from the also-rans. Not only do federal rules target a 2015 fleet average of 35.5 mpg, up from the current 27.5 mpg for cars and 23.1 mpg for light trucks; they force automakers to bet on different technology packages for each vehicle segment. Companies that do best at mixing technologies while keeping down costs will have an advantage when buyers wince at higher stickers.

Range Rover Sport by Kahn: The Red Ranger

Kahn Range Rover Sport Red Ranger Bradford’s Kahn design has built the Red Ranger, a Range Rover Sport with lots of titivation; perhaps the last Range Rover Sport from Kahn. Land Rover are busy bringing their current range of cars to a close with limited editions of the old models hitting showrooms. One of those is the Range Rover Sport ‘Red’, and not to be outdone Kahn Design has rolled out their own ‘Red’ Range Rover Sport in the form of the Red Ranger.

Renault replaces Scenic with Renault Scenic XMOD Crossover

The Renault Scenic is no more, to be replaced by a rufty-tufty crossover with a raised ride height called the Renault Scenic XMOD. But Renault think they have the answer to the problem and are following the lead of partner Nissan – who junked their mainstream cars and replaced them with crossovers (step forward the Qashqai and Juke) – by dumping the Scenic and replacing it with the Scenic XMOD. The Renault Scenic XMOD isn’t a new car, but the Scenic with a facelift, raised ride height, butch bolt on bits and a nod to 4WD with a new Grip Xtend Traction control system.