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2006 Dodge Charger Police Cruiser
Monday, 29 January 2007 Written by Tim Beggs   

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That’s right, instead of being chased from law enforcement as in “The Dukes of Hazzard”, the new Charger will be the one in hot pursuit! The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is set to buy 15 cruisers to kick off a pilot program this summer. After passing final inspection, this memorable Mopar machine will begin to replace aged members of the fleet, such as Ford Crown Victorias and Chevrolet Impalas.
 
Spied: 2007 Sebring
Monday, 29 January 2007 Written by Curt Gordon   

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Chrylser is planning a redesign of the Sebring line for the 2007 model year; say hello to a new 4-door sedan & convertible, but it's sayonara to the 2-door coupe. The new model will share several components with its Mitsubishi Outlander & Lancer cousins. Click here to read more.
 
Dodge Nitro Blasts Onto the Scene
Monday, 29 January 2007 Written by Tim Beggs   

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Capitalizing upon the success of the Jeep Liberty, Mopar fans are going to have a new ute to choose from the arsenal. With distinctly pronounced bodylines and style, the Nitro is sure to make a large impact.
 
When the Porsche Carrera GT isn't Enough
Sunday, 07 May 2006 Written by Tim Beggs   

Porsche 997-based Ruf Rt12 Turbo

What does one do when a Porsche Carrera GT doesn't quite have the exclusivity to stand ahead of the crowd? Well, either change the crowd or he/she buys a solution from Alois Ruf, the Ruf Rt12 Turbo. The Rt12 is built on the 997 chassis, has an Alcantara suede-covered roll cage, and offers two engine choices for Porsche fanatics. Both are turbocharged and offer well over 500 horsepower.

 
2007 Jeep Compass
Monday, 29 January 2007 Written by Steve Rothfuss   

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Jeep has introduced its latest offering, targeted to new Jeep buyers. Open the lift gate and enjoy the 458 watt 9 speaker Boston Acoustic audio system with two articulating rear speakers that fold down from the lift gate. The sliding armrest accommodates your portable MP3 player or cell phone. Your MP3 player plugs into the easily accessible audio inputs on the face of the head unit. For those without an MP3 player, you can opt for the MP3 compatible 6 disc CD changer.
 
England Students Show off Clever Car
Friday, 28 April 2006 Written by Tim Beggs   

CLEVER

It seems people are going to great lengths anymore to combat the rising cost of fuel. Some have chosen to look toward the future, albeit with great expense, with a concept that may become reality sometime soon. Students at the University of Bath (in western England) recently took the wraps off a new prototype car, dubbed the CLEVER (Compact Low Emission Vehicle for Urban Transport).

 
Set Sights on the 2007 Dodge Caliber
Monday, 29 January 2007 Written by Tim Beggs   

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Buyers looking for Mopar value in the SUV market, need to look at the Dodge Caliber fill such a void. A 2nd quarter release in the United States will allow buyers to get a taste of this promising crossover SUV firsthand. If it’s value, fun, and effective features one has in mind, then the Caliber is just worth an inspecting view.
 
Handle This: BMW 3 Series Twin Turbo
Thursday, 27 April 2006 Written by Tim Beggs   

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Forced induction is a sweet concept on any car. Turbochargers fit the bill quite nicely in any application. The only way BMW found to make it better was to double the dosage for the upcoming 3 Series Twin Turbo, 2-door terror. BMW has bliss coming in two different flavors: the 230hp/200 lb-ft of torque engine will be placed in the 328i, while the 300hp/300 lb-ft of torque powerplant will find its home beneath the bonnet of the 335i.

 
Ferrari 575 GTZ Revealed
Tuesday, 25 April 2006 Written by Tim Beggs   

Ferrari 575 GTZ

Zagato recently released a picture sampling of its newest car, the Ferrari 575 GTZ, which made its debut at the Villa D'Este Concours D'Elegance. The 575 was built for Yoshiyuki Hayashi, a well-known Japanese car collector, and marks the 50th Anniversary of Zagato's Ferrari 250 GTZ Berlinetta. The 575 is even adorned with the same two-tone paint theme as the 250, to help maintain family ties. Get ready for some Italian eye candy, if you want to see more ... enjoy!

 
The "Smart" MG Roadster
Saturday, 15 April 2006 Written by Tim Beggs   

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The Kimber group (based in the United Kingdom) has formed an investor and executive brain trust to help resurrect MG sports cars, utilizing Smart (brand) technology. Kimber is seeking a 2007 debut and about 20,000 units are expected to be produced by 2011. Assembly is expected to utilize parts from the old MG TF's (which ended production a year ago).

 
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