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Carabinieri's new Lotus Evora S police cars
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Italian Military Police Adopt Lotus Evora S

Two Lotus Evora S are to be used as rapid response cars by the Italian Carabinieri.

Young Koreans shape Ferrari’s future
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Young Koreans shape Ferrari's future

A team of young design students from South Korea has beaten out the best from Europe and the rest of the world to win the 2011 Ferrari World Design Contest.

Veyon-beating Shelby supercar unveiled
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Veyron-beating Shelby supercar unveiled

Meet America’s alternative to the Bugatti Veyron. It’s called the Shelby Tuatara, and boasts a 7.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing more than 1000kW.

Turbine-powered Batmobile
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Turbine-powered Batmobile

Turbine-powered Batmobile

Peugeot forecasts 70% sales growth by 2013
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Peugeot forecasts 70% sales growth by 2013

Peugeot is targeting 10,000 sales in Australia by 2013, up 70% on the 6500 unit tally expected in full-year 2011

Four ways to slash your motoring premiums
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Four ways to slash your motoring premiums

Comprehensive car insurance can seem like a lot of money, particularly when you’re faced with a large initial outlay. And if all goes well, you may never see a return on your premium. But there are a number of ways to trim your insurance policy, maintain your safety, and save you a bundle.

New Stratos on hold
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New Stratos on hold

The New Stratos project has struck a snag in its bid to produce a limited production run of its modern interpretation of Lancia’s Ferrari.

Melbourne Motor Show wrap-up
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Melbourne Motor Show wrap-up

The 2011 Australian International Motor Show is in full swing, so here’s our wrap of the best fresh metal that graced the halls.

A look into the future: Toyota's interactive window cars
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Window to the world: Toyota's new interactive car

Can’t quite make out that object in the distance? Use your fingers to zoom in and out, much the same as you would with an iPhone photo.

Bugatti Grand Sport L'Or Blanc
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Bugatti launches 'porcelain' Grand Sport L'Or Blanc

Bugatti has launched a world-first one-off special edition by creating a Grand Sport that uses porcelain in its construction.

Suzuki Alto
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Size matters in saving on car running costs: RACV

RACV lists the Suzuki Alto and Barina Spark, along with the outgoing Hyundai Getz, as the cheapest cars to own.

Lamborghini Aventador Launched In Australia
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Lamborghini Aventador Launched In Australia

Well-heeled Aussies get your cheque books out, keen onlookers keep your camera at hand: Lamborghini's all-new Aventador hero car is now on sale in Australia.

Hyundai Elantra launched from $20,490
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Hyundai Elantra launched from $20,490

It has long lived in the shadow of its top-selling i30 hatch sibling, but the all-new Elantra sedan now offers more power, more equipment, newer styling

BMW M3 CRT adds power and lightness
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BMW M3 CRT adds power and lightness

BMW has announced a limited edition of super lightweight M3 sedans powered by an enlarged and more powerful naturally-aspirated V8

Waking up on the Foton
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Waking up on the Foton

A fourth Chinese vehicle producer will enter the Australian market in early 2012, with the Foton brand following Chery, Geely and Great Wall to market

Subaru Eyesight Safety Technology Coming To Melbourne
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Subaru Eyesight Technology at AIMS

On Subaru's stand at this week's Australian International Motor Show, it will be all eyes on the all-new 2012 Impreza, and the impressive XV concept

Renault’s new nose for Koleos
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Renault's new nose for Koleos

Penned by the French, engineered in Japan, and built in Korea, the Renault Koleos has been an unusual compact SUV candidate since its launch in 2008

Petrol Prices Set To Fall: CommSec
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Petrol Prices Set To Fall: CommSec

A five-week slide in average national petrol prices was halted this week by a 1.1 cent per litre rise, but experts say prices should soon begin to fall again

First McLaren showroom opens
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First McLaren showroom opens

McLaren London, the first of what will eventually be 35 outlets in the brand’s global retail network has opened for business

Ford belt notches up a win
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Ford belt notches up a win

Ford has been awarded the 2011 Traffic Safety Achievement Award at this year’s World Traffic Safety Symposium in New York

Mitsubishi iMiev is $48,800
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Mitsubishi iMiev is $48,800

Australians can now purchase the fully-electric iMiev for a one-off up-front price of $49K. Despite the hefty pricetag for what essentially is a sub-light hatch

Hyundai keeps Elantra name, reveals pricing
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Hyundai keeps Elantra name, reveals pricing

Hyundai’s next-gen small-medium sedan will retain its Elantra nameplate, despite speculation suggesting the car will adopt the ‘i35’ tag

Technology turns car fumes into fuel
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Technology turns car fumes into fuel

Engineers from Oregon State University have invented a technology that aims to use the car’s exhaust fumes as a source of energy thereby refuelling the car

Mazda breaks New Territory
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Mazda breaks New Territory

Mazda has put the squeeze on Territory, Kluger and Captiva, with new front-drive CX-9 variants starting from just $44,425