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The United States market may have a new leader in luxury auto sales by the end of the year.  Though Toyota high end division Lexus has headed up the list for ten years, the position may be overtaken by Mercedes-Benz, according to Automotive News.

Mercedes to overtake Lexus as premium market leader in U.S.

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Engineers at German tuning firm Hamann Motorsport have bolted on their first off-the-shelf performance parts for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.  Though mostly appearance in nature, the parts will come with a hefty price tag.

Hamann adds first bolt-on parts for Mercedes SLS AMG

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Expression Motorsport has released the first images of their wide body kit for the Mercedes CL65 AMG.

Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG wide body kit by Expression Motorsport

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What happens when The Stig gets its hands on the World's Fastest Production Car?  You would think it would take the lap record at the Top Gear test track.

Find out what happens when Top Gear's Stig takes the World's Fastest Production Car around the test track inside.

Top Gear: Bugatti Veyron Super Sport top speed run and Stig track lap [video]

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Could a new SUV be on its way to market based on the Mazda Kazamai? 

When Mazda introduced the Kazamai concept at the Moscow Motor Show in 2008, it received generally positive comments from WCF readers.  One reader in particular, DeRay, said, "Mazda has some great concepts I'm just tired of seeing concepts I want to see the real thing or something that is very very VERY close."

Mazda to launch CX-5 small SUV based on 2008 Kazamai concept

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Chevrolet has released the final specifications for the 2011 Caprice PPV (Police Patrol Vehicle).

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Based on the rear-wheel drive Holden Statesman, the PPV features specially designed front seats (which are sculptured to accommodate an officer's gun belt), a prisoner partition, and a Driver Information Center with a 'Trap Speed' function. Other goodies include a limited-slip rear differential, a six-speed automatic transmission, and 18-inch steel wheels with bolt on center caps.

2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle reporting for duty [video]

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The site location and the primary investor have been revealed by organisers of the 2012 United States grand prix.

Zak Brown, boss of the company that represents F1 sponsors including LG, Johnnie Walker and Hilton, said he thinks the news will allay some of the recent scepticism about the Austin project.

Release of US GP details eases some scepticism

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Following the official release of the all-new Audi A7 Sportback, the German automaker has revealed the first full set of photos and details featuring the two S-Line kits that will be available for the car.  While one package includes both interior furnishings and new wheels, the other updates the exterior.

Audi A7 Sportback S-Line: First photos, details surface

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A taxicab version of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class was spied in Germany this week.  The second-generation five-door was undergoing testing on the Nurburgring under cover of an entire body of camouflage.

Mercedes Benz B-Class spied testing as a Taxi

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JAPO Motorsport has built a "new" 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R NISMO Z-tune.  It features original components, a modified engine, and an insane sticker price.

If you've always wanted a Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R NISMO Z-tune, JAPO Motorsport is about to become your best friend.

Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R reconstructed by JAPO Motorsport - like new