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 Prodrive recently announced that a specially-prepared MINI Countryman WRC was undergoing initial tarmac testing, and now the first video of their second trials has surfaced.
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MINI Countryman WRC in action [video]

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The next chapter in the viral video series from action sports figure, rally driver and DC Shoes co-founder, Ken Block, takes place at the L'Autodrome de Montlhéry facility in France.
              http://www.youtube.com/v/4TshFWSsrn8?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0

Wall drifting takes donut ballet to new level - Gymkhana 3 [video]

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Our spy photographers have managed to catch several new images of the MINI Cooper SD.  It's essentially a Cooper S with a diesel engine.
             

2011 MINI Cooper S diesel spied undisguised

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According to a recent report, Dodge unveiled a concept version of the 2012 Viper at the dealer convention in Orlando.
             

2012 Dodge Viper Concept shown to dealers - report

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OnStar has revealed new details about their updated telematics system.  While most the changes are relatively minor, the company is testing audio Facebook updates & voice texting.
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OnStar testing audio Facebook updates and voice texting [video]

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Ford has unveiled several new airbags, which will debut on the 2012 Focus.  They feature adaptive technology which aims to reduce airbag related injuries.
           

2012 Ford Focus features adaptive airbags

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Power is provided by a 1998cc Ducati V-Twin engine with 170 hp (127 kW / 172 PS). It enables the 300kg (661lb) car to accelerate from 0-100km/h in less than 3 seconds and hit a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph). 
               

Spartan unveils Ducati-powered track car

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Two years after announcing production would begin in 2009, Fisker will unveil the first factory-built Karma at the Paris Motor Show.
                 

First Factory-Built Fisker Karma to debut in Paris

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A new supercar from Dutch/New Zealand manufacturer Saker could pop up soon on various racing circuits.
               

Saker GT supercar prototype spied testing

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New pics of the Audi R4 give us some fresh insight into the car two weeks ahead of its expected unveiling.
           

Audi R4 prototype caught a little closer