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Russian car VAZ circling the parking lot without a driver. How the heck did it manage to go around that long? Clip source stated this was caused by “improperly installed alarm system”.

Italian car tuning studio, Fiat’s official tuning brand, has unveiled its latest work based on the FIAT 500C before of the italian convertible’s world debut at upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The FIAT Abarth 500C benefits from a more powerful turbocharged engine as well as chassis upgrades and a full suite of aero tweaks to reduce drag and improve high-speed stability over the standard Fiat 500C.

FIAT Abarth 500C comes from a 1.4-liter turbocharged T-Jet engine delivering 140 horsepower and 206Nm of peak torque at 2,000 rpm. The engine equipped with a standard six-speed automated manual gearbox with paddle shifters.
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Good news for lexus fans: luxury automaker has announced that it will unveil the production version of the first full hybrid vehicle that bears the name CT 200h at the Geneva Auto Show in the beginning of March.

The five-door model is designed to go against the Audi A3 and the BMW 1-Series hatches with Lexus claiming that it will offer “new levels of refinement and attention to detail, without compromising style or driving pleasure”.

The Lexus CT 200h will equipped with second-generation Hybrid Drive technology and that it can be driven exclusively in all-electric mode.
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Kia has unveiled its new plug-in Hybrid concept today at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. The new concept, called Ray, is more stylish than other hybrid models like the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight.

The futuristic character is continued in the interior that is comprised of eco-friendly and lightweight recycled materials in white tones that are said to reflect the heat of the sun, thus keeping the temperature down and reducing the use of air conditioner energy.

The Kia Ray is powered by an all-aluminum 153 hp Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 1.4-litre engine mated to a CVT and a 78kw electric unit powered by a lithium ion battery pack.
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Peugeot has unveiled its 207 S16 special edition that will be produced in a mere 250 examples, all of which will be sold on the UK market.

Unfortunately, the Peugeot 207 S16 is nothing more than a facelifted 207 Sport 1.6 VTi.

Changes include the standard Bianca white finish that’s complemented by a full 207 RC Cup bodykit comprising front and rear spoilers, side skirts and a pseudo rear diffuser, 17-inch Hockenheim alloy wheels, dark tinted rear windows, a ’sports mesh’ front grille and special interior badge signed by Kris Meeke.
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Background info: A 42-year old man from Netherlands is caught after a bizarre chase. The man driving a Porsche 911 GT3 drove at speeds exceeding 200 km/h (125 mph) on the highway. The traffic cops gave him the stop sign from an undercover surveillance car. The Porsche took a last second exit and went off. While entering the highway again, the driver lost control in the corner of the entranceway hitting the safety rails, losing several parts from his car, and he tried to escape again. [Read more →]

The Japanese market version of the Mazda6, known as Atenza in Japan, has been officially unveiled. The 2011 Mazda Atenza has been refined with some styling changes, chassis tweaks and a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with direct injection.

The exterior enhancements for the freshened Mazda6 (Atenza) bring it line with the firm’s more recent models mainly by adopting the new Mazda’s family face with a five-point front grille.

There front bumper has been redesigned and features more pronounced air-inlets on the corners, while the newly styled 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels together with the revised tail lamp clusters complete the exterior makeover.
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An interesting parking solution for tiny car: look how clever old man manages to park tiny car in a narrow garage.

Hot news for Mondeo fans: a lightly camouflaged Ford Mondeo test mule has been spotted in Europe, undergoing cold-weather testing. Now you can see the final facelift for Ford’s mid-size sedan.

As you see, the upper grille has been narrowed, while the bumper intakes are likely to take on styling more in-line with the 2011 Ford Focus.
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Today you can watch videos of both the new BMW 535i and BMW 530d from the Lisbon presentation. The 2011 BMW 5-Series is based on a all-new architecture also featured in the 5-Series GT as well as the 7 Series luxury sedan.

The 2011 BMW 530d is powered by a 3.0-liter turbo diesel with 245hp and 540Nm of peak torque that propels the car from standstill to 100km/h in 6.3 seconds and on to an electronically-limited top speed of 250km/h.
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