Police car
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Cop cars are not known for being super efficient machines—but with its 38-mpg Police Responder Hybrid, unveiled ahead of its 2017 New York auto show debut on Wednesday, Ford has an answer that it says could help departments save nearly $4,000 a year in gas. The Police Responder Hybrid is based on the company's Fusion hybrid, which means it shares the civilian model's 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gas engine, its continuously variable transmission, and, of course, its large battery pack. It's the exact opposite of the Nissan GT-R cop car in almost every way. Upgrades over the Fusion Hybrid...
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The 2018 Ford Expedition just became a cop carAmericans will have a new set of headlights to watch for in their rearview mirrors now that Ford has announced that its largest SUV offering, the 2018 Expedition, has been tapped for police duty. Officially titled the 2018 Expedition Special Service Vehicle, Ford thinks police forces will find much...
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Mafia’s confiscated Ferrari 458 turned into police carItalian police in Milan have a message for youngsters when it comes to a life of crime: don’t get involved. And what better way to spread said message than with a heavy dose of irony. You see, the local constabulary has taken a Ferrari used for criminal purposes and turned it into a force for...
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You can't run from the Nissan GT-R Police PursuitSeeing the red and blue lights in your rearview mirror can cause a bit of mild terror. Were you speeding? Did you signal when you changed lanes? What did you do wrong? Now, if you're an actual serial bad person, maybe there's a serious reason for a cop to be on your tail. If that's the case...
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Italian Highway Patrol takes delivery of Lamborghini Huracán PoliziaWhile it’s never a good idea anywhere in the world, it’s most certainly not a smart decision to blow by posted speed limits in Italy, because the Italian Highway Patrol has a really fast police car on its hands. Lamborghini handed over the keys to a brand new Huracán Polizia, the...
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Ford Mustang police car leads 2017 Cologne Carnival paradeA 2017 Ford Mustang police car led the famous Rose Monday parade at this year’s Cologne Carnival. Ford has close links with the city of Cologne as it is where the automaker’s European headquarters and largest factory are located. The Mustang isn’t part of the regular police fleet...
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When you're not being followed by one, a cop car is a pretty interesting and fun machine. It's built to be durable and agile, and it usually packs a number of toys that us civilians don't get a chance to put in our cars. Dodge builds a police-spec Charger and the 2017 model is getting a standard upgrade that isn't a toy, but something designed to make officers that much safer. It's part of the Officer Protection Package and Dodge plans to include it at no cost to agencies that buy the car. CHECK OUT: 2017 Dodge Challenger GT first drive review: Old dog, new tricks The 2017 Charger Pursuit has...
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Ford Interceptor Utility can run with no roof lights thanks to new rear spoiler light barThink you can spot a Ford Police Interceptor Utility (don't call it an Explorer) at a distance? That just got harder because a new rear light bar will let these cop SUVs run "slick top." In civilian speak, that means without a roof-mounted light bar. The new Rear Spoiler Traffic Warning Lights...
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Deployable mobile tire spikes could stop you in your tracksCar chases of the future may be a lot shorter if MobileSpike gets its way. The startup firm is developing a deployable tire spike system that will allow police to get up close to a perpetrator's car and quickly flatten its tires. MobileSpike won't require officers to plan ahead by throwing spikes...
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British police suit up with Ford Mustang GTsIt might be as American as apple pie, but the Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] Mustang looks surprisingly correct swathed in the distinctive neon Battenburg paint scheme of the British police. Ford's pony car is being "assessed" by police forces in the United Kingdom as a potential patrol car. British...
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Transformers 5's Barricade revealed as Ford Mustang cop carDirector Michael Bay has revealed a new vehicle mode for one of the giant robots in the fifth Transformers movie currently under filming, Transformers: The Last Knight. The vehicle mode is for the Decepticon Barricade who in previous movies was represented by a fifth-generation Ford Motor Company...
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LAPD picks BMW i3 over Tesla Model S: Here's whyThe Los Angeles Police Department will buy 100 BMW i3 electric cars for non-emergency use. The LAPD announced plans for this order last year, when it took delivery of an i3 and a Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] Model S for testing. It turns out officers preferred the i3. ALSO SEE: 2017 Volvo S90 first...
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Nissan has handed over three 370Z coupes to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to show its support for the men and women in service in the Japanese capital. They feature a black and white livery as well as flashing lights, and if you look closely you’ll also notice the Nissan badge at the front has been replaced by the Tokyo police force’s shield. The cars were specially prepared by Nismo using the 370Z Nismo as the donor. Under the hood is Nissan’s familiar 3.7-liter V-6 which in this application is tuned to deliver 350 horsepower. Nissan provided the cars in response...
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Jay Leno looks for perps in '61 Dodge Polara police carIt's the one kind of car you'll see every single day that we guarantee you wouldn't pass up the chance to drive: A police car. There's no question that Jay Leno is living just about every car enthusiast's dream with his Jay Leno's Garage web series. In this latest episode, he checks out a 1961...
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LAPD tests out Tesla Model S as patrol carIf Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] gets its way, the next set of flashing lights in your rearview mirror very well could be attached to a high-zoot electric car. The California electric car brand has loaned a pair of Model S P85Ds to the Los Angeles Police Department for testing purposes. ALSO SEE...
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Italian police get their hands on Alfa Romeo’s Giulia QuadrifoglioAlfa Romeo’s long-awaited Giulia entered production a few weeks ago and one of the first to get their hands on the svelte sedan is Italy’s famous Carabinieri. The Italian police force is no stranger to impressive cars. Though nothing on the scale of the police cars officers in Dubai...
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Ford's F-150 pickup reports for police dutyPerpetrators now have another vehicle to look out for. The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] F-150, America's best-selling vehicle, will soon be available in a police-oriented configuration. The F-150 Special Service Vehicle fulfills a unique duty for police departments in need of something both capable...
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Speeders beware: Ford develops stealthy light bar for cop carsSince the demise of the Crown Vic, Ford Motor Company’s [NYSE:F] range of Interceptor police vehicles based on the Taurus and Explorer have been gaining in popularity, especially the latter because of its tall ride height and roomier, more practical cabin. Ford has now made the Explorer...
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Stopping perpetrators and protecting police officers just became even bigger business at Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F]. The automaker announced today that its Police Interceptor sedan and utility models will both be available with ballistic panels capable of protecting the vehicle's occupants from armor-piercing rifle ammunition. The Police Interceptor sedan is a heavily-modified Taurus, while the utility is a similarly-outfitted Explorer. Both look the same as their consumer siblings from the outside, but as today's announcement confirms, the differences go deep. The ballistic panels will be...
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Dubai Police Add Porsche 918 Spyder To Growing Supercar FleetFollowing the reveal of the three hybrid supercars from Ferrari [NYSE:RACE], McLaren and Porsche back in 2013, it seemed that the 918 Spyder, the heaviest and least powerful of the cars, would be the slowest. Now that independent tests pitting the cars against each other are finally being run...
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Driving A Police Car: Six Things You Should KnowDisclaimer: Kids, it's a federal offense to impersonate an officer. Don't try this at home. Let's be real: The 13-year-old me squealed and giggled a bit when I was handed the keys to a 2015 Dodge Charger Pursuit. Oh, the amount of trouble I could get in—and how quickly I could land myself in...
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LAPD Gets A Bit Greener With A Tesla Model S And BMW i3Los Angeles is looking a bit greener today. No, it's not because the city's finally solved its ongoing (lack of) water issues. Instead, the LAPD is adding a whole bunch of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to its fleet. Alongside the 128 plug-ins, the 160 electric vehicles make up the largest...
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Lykan Hypersport Joins Abu Dhabi Police FleetThe ever-impressive fleet of the Abu Dhabi Police has just gotten significantly more impressive: it has added the $3.4 million Lykan Hypersport. With a promised 770 horsepower and 737 pound-feet of torque from a 3.8-liter flat-six Porsche engine (from famed tuner RUF), and a choice of a six-speed...
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2015 GMC Sierra Pickup Joins Dubai Police FleetDubai’s ever-growing police fleet includes everything from a humble Mustang right up to million-dollar autos such as the Aston Martin One-77 and Bugatti Veyron. Now it’s also got a pickup, in this case a 2015 GMC Sierra. DON'T MISS: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Leaked This photo was uploaded...
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