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To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Prius, Toyota UK has unveiled the Prius X special edition.



Designed to appeal to sporty environmentalists, the X features a unique body kit, rear privacy glass and 17-inch smoke-grey wheels.

Toyota announces Prius X special edition (UK)

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New technology includes intelligent drive system that will be merged with Efficient Dynamics technology to make driving even more efficient by up to 15 percent over the current 3-Series.


Next BMW 3-Series to feature lots of new tech

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 Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition will feature a stiffer and lower suspension and a special interior finish in leather and carbon fiber.


Opel Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition latest spy shots

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 Included in the new slate of police vehicles is the BMW 330d Saloon (sedan) High Performance Pursuit Vehicle.



Good news for BMW and British constables, bad news for police budgets and incorrigible speeders. BMW has announced a contract with the U.K.'s National Policing Improvement Agency to supply police cars to all 52 of the country's police forces.

BMW to supply more police cars in the U.K.

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 The CEO of Citroen Asia, Gregoire Olivier, has confirmed the company has green-lighted the Metropolis concept. 


Citroën Metropolis concept confirmed for production

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 According to a recent report, the 2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG will be unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG will debut in LA - report

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 Toyota's Scion brand was the most reliable marque in the Consumer Reports survey. Porsche was number 2. But the survey showed marked improvements for GM and Ford brands while Audi, BMW and Mercedes took a hit.

Japanese brands still dominate U.S. reliability survey

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 German tuner dials up the power on the discontinued Carrera GT's 5.7 liter V10 engine from a standard 612 PS (450 kW) to 660 PS (485 kW).

Porsche Carrera GT Stage II by Kubatech

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Subaru has unveiled the Forester tS model for the Japanese domestic market (JDM in automotive parlance).



The Forester tS seems to have taken at least some inspiration from the S-Edition concept Subaru unveiled at the Australian motor show earlier this month. The tS comes with the same 2.5 liter Boxer engine turbocharged to 263 PS (193 kW) and 347 Nm of torque featured on the S-Edition concept.

STi tuned Subaru Forester tS announced for Japan

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Created with the assistance of thousands of online contributors, the Mio FCC III Concept features a distinctive face, a panoramic glass roof, and wheel covers for improved aerodynamics.


Fiat Mio FCC III Concept unveiled at Sao Paulo Motor Show