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Officer Damon Badnell sustained multiple injuries but survived after his Ford Crown Victoria split nearly in two during a high-speed response on slick roads.
German tuner Hofele-Design has launched the Rivage GT 970 kit for the 2010 Porsche Panamera, adding a Cayenne-inspired front end, lowered suspension and uprated brakes.
Passenger car and van output across the EU climbed sharply in early 2010 compared to the previous year’s slump, but volumes remained well below pre-crisis levels.
Spyker is developing a longer, wider and more comfortable GT2 model tailored for China, with a debut scheduled for October and a four-door in the pipeline.
The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport claims the world’s fastest production car title with a verified 431 km/h run, as Bugatti limits customer cars to 415 km/h for tyre safety.
German tuner Carlsson created the Smart Edition C25, a €50,000 one-off based on the Smart Fortwo Cabrio, featuring bespoke styling and extensive interior upgrades.
ABT Sportline has released the AS8, a tuned version of the 2011 Audi A8 4.2 TDI, with a power increase to 385hp and a revised exterior package.
The 2011 Mercedes CL-Class brings fresh styling, advanced lighting and a new twin-turbo V8, aiming for more power with lower emissions and improved fuel economy.
The last Dodge Viper, a bespoke SRT10 Coupe, has rolled off the Detroit line, bringing nearly two decades of production at Conner Avenue Assembly to a close.
The first episode of Top Gear’s fifteenth series features the Bentley Continental Supersports, a new Reasonably Priced Car, and a dramatic Hilux ascent in Iceland.
Bugatti confirms its Veyron 16.4 SuperSport will cost $2.4 million, with only 30 units planned before production ends after its August debut at Pebble Beach.
Alpina will unveil its new B5 Bi-Turbo, based on the latest BMW 5 Series, at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed, promising a blend of luxury and serious performance.
Volkswagen's 2011 Jetta breaks from its Golf-based roots, gaining a new platform, longer wheelbase and a choice of turbocharged petrol engines.
Swiss tuner Mansory has reworked the Porsche Panamera Turbo with a 690bhp engine, carbonfibre bodywork and a striking blue and yellow finish.
A Swiss company linked to Maybach is building Exelero replicas powered by Dodge Viper V10 engines, offering customisation and delivery in four months for $670,000.
The 2010 BMW X6 Interceptor, styled in Moscow by Zaur Khalilov, offers buyers a choice of fibreglass or carbon fibre body kits and bold visual modifications.
British artist Tim Cotterill’s Rocket II trike combines a supercharged Hemi V8 with radical design, delivering over 1,000bhp and a claimed 200mph top speed.
Canadian firm Conquest Vehicles is hand-building 100 examples of the Knight XV, a military-inspired SUV with full armouring, a 6.8-litre V10 and a £350,000 price tag.
Ford, Nissan, Infiniti and BMW models offer sub-five-second 0–60mph times and top speeds over 150mph, all while keeping below the $50,000 mark.
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has been voted Germany’s most attractive new car in a major public poll, with the E-Class Cabriolet and F 800 Style concept also recognised.
BMW will launch a production 5 Series ActiveHybrid in 2011 and is planning to expand its hybrid technology to the 3 Series in the coming years.
Kia launched the Ghost Soul as a 2010 special edition in the US, offering unique styling, upgraded equipment and a production run capped at just 1,100 cars.
A study of insurance quotes puts Baltimore at the top for accident-prone drivers, while several smaller cities also rank high for crash risk.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world’s first Ferrari-branded theme park, will welcome visitors from 28 October 2010, just ahead of the second Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.