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Lamborghini’s new Gallardo LP560-4 has joined the ranks of the Italian State Police, replacing the previous Gallardo ‘Polizia’ supercar after almost four years of service. The latest LP560-4 was donated by Lamborghini at a ceremony today and will be used for patrol duty on the motorways of central and southern Italy, as well as on emergency medical transport detail. No changes are made to the mechanical package, but the interior is fitted with an advanced video monitoring system, a GPS data logger, radar guns, a digital video-hook up that can transmit live images to the...
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Spy Shots: 2010 Mazdaspeed 3Mazda released images of its upcoming 2010 Mazda3 sedan recently and confirmed the car would make an appearance at next month’s Los Angeles Auto Show. The carmaker also confirmed that the five-door hatch would be launched alongside the sedan early next year but that it won’t be revealed...
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Ferrari California official UK pricing releasedThe UK price of the Ferrari California has been released to a handful of media at a first-drive event for the car in Sicily today. Starting at £143,000 ($249,000) in the UK, the Ferrari is also revealed further in some new photos that flaunt the car's good looks from even more angles. While UK...
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Full pricing and options list for 2010 Camaro leakedWhile previously we reported that General Motors had revealed the prices of the base 2010 Chevrolet Camaro LS as well as the V8-powered SS model, the full price list for all upcoming 2010 Chevrolet Camaro models and their options has finally been leaked. The list reveals dealer costs, recommended...
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Spy shots: all-electric Mini Cooper caught testingBMW plans to release a limited run of 500 all-electric Minis next year in order to meet new Californian regulations that require carmakers selling cars in the state to offer zero emission vehicles. These latest spy shots show a prototype of the upcoming electric vehicle only a few weeks out from...
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Dodge unveils Challenger SRT10, Blacktop and Targa for SEMARaring up for the 2008 SEMA show, where a handful of tuners will offer their interpretations of the Challenger, Dodge has let the covers slip from its own 2009 Challenger SRT10 Concept. Rather than taking the supercharging route that most of the tuners have been going with for the Challenger, Dodge...
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We first heard about the Arash AF10 nearly two years ago when an early prototype was rolled out at the 2006 London Motor Show. Since then the company behind the original prototype has undergone several management reshuffles and spin-offs, but it has now confirmed the final design for its inaugural supercar, which is expected to enter limited production next year. The AF10, which to some may look like the ugly sibling of the Ferrari Enzo, is designed to be an affordable supercar. Expected to be priced at around £170,000 (approximately $289,798), Arash is hoping it will steal sales away...
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Spy Video: See And Hear The New Nissan 370ZUPDATE: The 2009 Nissan 370Z has been revealed. Click here for all the details and images. The Nissan 350Z, or ‘Fairlady’ as it’s known in Japan, is set to be replaced next year by an all-new model sporting a larger displacement engine and a dramatic new take on the car's look...
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New V10 and Spyder models will make R8 waiting lists longerAudi is in the process of developing two new R8 variants to join the current V8 model, but according to one of the carmaker’s top execs the addition of these extra models will only make waiting lists longer. This will especially be the case in the United States where customers are already...
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Nissan defends GT-R Nurburgring lap time with second videoEarlier this month we reported on accusations hurled by Porsche towards Nissan, accusing the Japanese carmaker of falsifying the blistering Nurburgring lap time of 7m 29s recorded for the GT-R back in May. The accusations managed to reach the upper echelons of Nissan management, prompting...
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Preview: 2010 Porsche PanameraPorsche has released full details for its 2010 Panamera sedan, which you can read about by clicking here. Porsche’s upcoming Panamera sedan is one of the most anticipated cars in the marque's history, and although its debut is still a couple of years away, several near-production prototypes...
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2009 production date for Pininfarina B0 EVPininfarina first announced plans to design and build its own electric vehicle when it debuted the striking Sintesi fuel-cell concept vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show. The Italian design firm and coachbuilder was to partner with France’s Bolloré Group to source the advanced lithium-ion...
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Audi has taken the wraps off its second concept vehicle to wear the ‘A1’ moniker in less than a year, revealing the car online less than a day out from its world debut at this week’s Paris Motor Show. The first A1 concept vehicle was the Metroproject Quattro hybrid concept from last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, and like the original the latest version also features a hybrid powertrain. As its name suggests, the A1 Sportback features a five-door bodystyle and a sloping rear hatch design. Other features are shared with the previous Metroproject, although the Sportback...
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BMW previews new X1 SUV with Paris conceptThe next couple of years will be very busy for BMW as it launches a handful of new models including new versions of current top sellers and some models we’ve never seen before. One of these brand new models will be a compact SUV called the X1, and today BMW has released full details for a...
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McLaren reveals new SLR Roadster '722 S'Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that its longstanding partnership with British sports car manufacturer McLaren to build the SLR supercar will come to an end next year, and to mark the occasion the companies are planning to release a special edition ‘Speedster’ model. However, the Speedster...
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First impressions: 2010 Chevy VoltThe 2010 Chevy Volt was just unveiled ten days ago at GM's 100th Anniversary celebrations in Detroit, but it's already beginning to tour the country. Its first stop after Detroit was GM's 2009 Collection event at the Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas, Texas, to which MotorAuthority was invited. While...
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Maserati reveals new GranTurismo MC Corse ConceptIn late 2006 Maserati took the wraps off a new race-inspired version of its MC12, a car that was developed purely to homologate the MC12 GT1 race car for the FIA GT-championship. Now, just a week out from the Paris Motor Show, Maserati has unveiled another race bred vehicle, this time based on the...
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All-electric Dodge concept previews new production sports carChrysler has demonstrated that it won’t be left behind in the technology stakes with the unveiling of three near-production prototype electric vehicles at a press event at its Auburn Hills headquarters in Detroit today. The prototypes are the result of the carmaker’s recently...
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Nissan has finally revealed its new GT-R SpecV. Click here for all the images and details. Nissan execs have confirmed the existence of a Spec-V GT-R, a lighter and more powerful version of the already extreme Japanese supercar, and latest speculation suggests the car could make an appearance at next month’s Paris Motor Show. Late last month Nissan, through its official in-house tuner Nismo, revealed a new upgrade package for the GT-R, which included a titanium exhaust system, six-spoke Rays alloy wheels and revised underbody panels. GT-R prototypes have once again been spotted at the...
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Welcome to the all-new MotorAuthorityAfter months of development, analysis, and examination of feedback, we can finally present to you, our readers, one of the most comprehensive and enjoyable automotive news sites on the planet - the all-new MotorAuthority. Latest features include a dedicated gallery and video system, full F1...
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5-Series sedan joins BMW's armored Security divisionBMW has added another model to its armored ‘Security’ division with the announcement today of the all-new 5-series Security. The latest saloon comes just a month after the reveal of the X5 Security SUV, and is available in both 550i and 530i specification. While both models are heavily...
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Peugeot reveals 908 HY diesel hybrid Le Mans race carPeugeot's current Le Mans competitor, the diesel-powered 908 HDi FAP, has been taking on the likes of Audi's R10 diesel racer among others, where it has met with some success. Previously we reported on Peugeot racing a hybrid-diesel car in the 2009 Le Mans 24 hour endurance race, and now the French...
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Spy shots: Jaguar XK with possible diesel or hybrid powertrainJaguar engineers are currently testing a new version of the XK in Germany that has some very peculiar traits, leading to suggestions that the car could be a prototype for a new diesel model or possibly even a hybrid. A number of XK prototypes have been spotted in recent months but most of these...
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Mercedes ConceptFASCINATION previews E-Class coupeThe Mercedes -Benz E-class Coupe has been officially unveiled. Click here for more images and information. Yesterday, rumors abounded that Mercedes-Benz might be considering renaming the CLK to reflect its E-Class design cues, and now a preview of the Fascination Concept set to debut at next...
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