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Developed as an open source project, the Rally Fighter was created by a community of enthusiasts who effectively designed the vehicle from the ground up.

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Local Motors has announced plans to introduce the production Rally Fighter at SEMA.

Production Rally Fighter set to debut at SEMA [video]

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Our spy photographers have snagged the first pictures of the M Package for the BMW X1. 


BMW X1 M Package spied

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 Ford has announced there will be nine Mustangs at SEMA.  The lineup includes vehicles from Mobsteel, Raceskinz, and Street Scene Equipment.



The Ford Vehicle Personalization Mustang has exclusive Sherwin-Williams paint, side scoops, a billet grille and 18-inch wheels. Inside, there's two-tone upholstery, faux carbon fiber trim, and unique accent lighting.

Ford Mustangs bound for SEMA

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 12-race U.S. DTM series set for the 2013 season. The stateside DTM series will serve as a sprint cup addition to the GRAND-AM, NASCAR Sprint Cup and NASCAR Nationwide Series.


German DTM race series confirmed for U.S.

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German tuner TECHART has done a comprehensive tuning job on the Porsche Panamera it now calls the GrandGT and the car will make its debut at the Zurich auto show in Switzerland next month.


TECHART GrandGT based on Porsche Panamera

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 Hyundai has teamed up with DUB magazine to create a specially-modified Equus for SEMA.  It features two-tone paint job, a mesh grille, and an aerodynamic body kit.



Designed to highlight the car's tuning potential, the Equus features a two-tone (gloss / matte) paint job, a mesh grille, and an aerodynamic body kit. Other goodies include tinted windows, smoked taillights, and 24-inch TIS wheels with Pirelli Pzero Nero tires.

Hyundai Equus DUB Edition headed for SEMA

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 Fifth Gear host takes Pagani Zonda R to its limits. The Zonda R recently posted a record-setting lap time of 6 minutes 47.5 seconds for the 20,832 km Nordschleife track at the Nurburgring.

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Rare Pagani Zonda R test drive on video

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 X1 Prototype is a 'fan car' with 1500 PS (1106 kW) and a top speed of 450 km/h. Watch the video to see how it can perform.

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In the video here we see Red Bull Racing driver Sebastian Vettel testing the X1 in the virtual world.

Red Bull X1 Prototype revealed for Gran Turismo 5 [video]

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 Dodge has released the first details about the facelifted 2011 Avenger.  It features a revised exterior and a redesign cabin.



Essentially a rebadged Chrysler 200, the Avenger features a modified front fascia, a revised grille, and new taillights.

2011 Dodge Avenger revealed

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 Dodge has unveiled the 2011 Grand Caravan which features revised styling and an improved interior.



Described as "a minivan with the driving dynamics of a performance sedan", the updated GC has a modified front fascia, a revised grille, a new hood, and LED taillights.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan gets a nip / tuck