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Mercedes-Benz is really letting alot of information on the new SLS AMG out to the public even before the full production car is unveiled or launched. We’ve previously seen sketches, self-snapped “spyshots” and even full blown undisguised interior images, but now here’s over 15 minutes of footage of the SLS AMG on all aspects including the disguised SLS tearing up some roads and some snowy areas, the AMG V8 engine assembly, and so much more. Check the video out after the jump together with the previously released images of the SLS AMG. You can even see the Gullwing doors in action in the video.

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An all-new Audi A8 is set to be unveiled in November this year for the 2010 model year, something that I am quite eagerly awaiting to see, as most car manufacturers put most of their best stuff in their flagship models.

The current A8 has been soldiering on since 2003 and a full model change is quite timely with German luxo-marque’s typical 7 year model lifecycles. The S-Class received a mid-life facelift this year and Munich’s offering got an all-new model change last year, with the flagship just announced, chock full of 12 cylinders, 2 turbochargers and 8 forward ratios.

It’ll be interesting to see what the flagship motor of the Audi A8 will be this time – in the last installment it was the massive 6.0 liter W12, putting out 443 PS and 580Nm, taking the monster up to 100km/h in just 5.1 seconds. I won’t be surprised if the flagship is a diesel this time!

Look after the jump to check our a previously posted trailer of the movie Transporter 3, which features the Audi A8 that we will be soon saying goodbye to.

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Volkswagen has unveiled full details and images of its latest Volkswagen Polo. For those that like how the new Polo has turned out, here’s a huge photo gallery for your enjoyment. The full hi-res versions can go up to a megabyte in size so they’re perfect for wallpapers even on high resolution screens.

The body is longer (+54mm), wider (+32mm) but lower (-14mm) than the outgoing Polo which are differences that are always seen as desirable as it makes the car have a sportier stance. Wheelbase has gone up slightly by 4mm. With the additional width, track is now also wider by 29mm at the front and 30mm at the rear.

The new Polo comes with a total of 7 different engines, of which 5 of them are new for the Polo. The diesel line-up is now completely TDI, which means Pump Duse is phased out even on the low-end models. The Polo can consume as little as 3.6 liters of diesel per 100km with the 90 PS TDI model.

One new engine that was first introduced on the SEAT Ibiza is the new 1.2 TSI, producing 105 PS from a small 1.2 liter turbocharged engine. This baby can put out 175Nm of torque from just 1,500rpm and is mated to a 7-speed DSG transmission. The 1.2 TSI is the most powerful engine for the Polo so far until the Polo GTI comes out, which could feature either 150 PS or 180 PS versions of the company’s 1.4 TSI.

Look after the jump to enjoy the shots and footage!

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Mercedes-Benz talks about the rather odd F-CELL Roadster in this video production which you can watch after the jump. When the F-CELL Roadster was announced near the end of March this year many dismissed it as an April Fool’s gag because of how bizarre it was. It takes retro-futurism to a whole new level, as this is inspired by a model that was way way in the past.

We’re talking about a 1.6 horsepower fuel cell with a top speed of 25km/h, hardly anything that serves modern motoring needs, and we haven’t even gotten around to the lack of a roof yet. If put into production in its current state it could possibly serve as some kind of luxury golf course transportation, or some kind of Segway-like vehicle at most.

Halfway through the video comes the answer – it was actually built by Mercedes-Benz apprentices as some kind of training project for them.

Watch the video after the jump.

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Here’s the latest theatrical trailer for the new Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen trailer, once again for your full HD viewing pleasure. This time there aren’t really that many cars showcased in the trailer, but there are the Chevrolet trio you see in the screencap above. Just more full-blown action so for the trailers with a little more cars featured you can check out the previous ones which I’ve linked after this new trailer after the jump. Remember to view fullscreen for maximum effect!

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Here’s the launch presentation of the new Kia Forte Koup at the 2009 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) earlier this month, just one year after the Koup Concept was unveiled at the 2007 edition of the same show. The Koup is the 2-door coupe version of the Kia Forte (also known as the Cerato and Spectra in different markets).

In the presentation video (which Kia injected a little humour into… did you know the Kia Soul was based on a boar?) we are also introduced to Kurt Kahl, a senior designer at Kia and the man responsible for the design of the new Kia Forte (under the guidance of Peter Schreyer of course), so if you like how the Forte and/or the Forte Koup looks you should check the video out after the jump.

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No signs of the Honda NSX anywhere but that other Japanese supercar project seems to be still going strong. The Lexus LF-A Prototype will enter the 24-hour Nurburgring race set to be held during the 21st to 24th May 2009. It will be the 2nd time in a row the prototype car will be running the race.

The Lexus LF-A Prototype race car will be run by GAZOO Racing in the Division 2 SP8 (engine close to production) class. The LF-A measures 4,530mm long, 1,880mm wide and 1,200mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,605mm. It runs 305/30R20 Bridgestone rubber. Mounted at the rear and mated to a mid-rear transaxle gearbox be a 4,805cc V10 engine said to be producing over 500 PS.

Look after the jump for a video of the GAZOO LF-A racer.

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The new Porsche Panamera has finally made its world public debut at the 2009 Auto Shanghai show in China. The fact that its debut location was picked in China shows us how China and other Asian markets are fast coming up the radar of European marques such as Porsche. In fact, Porsche sales in Asia grew 140% during the last fiscal year.

At launch time only the V8 and turbocharged V8 models will be made available but Porsche has revealed that a more economical 3.6 liter V6 and a hybrid model will be coming later. The Panamera measures 4970mm in length and 1420mm in height and offers 4 seats with a center console stretching all the way from the dash to the rear separating the left and right occupants.

The Panamera will also offer a start-stop system with the automatic transmission (this is usually paired only with a manual in the past), an air suspension with additional air volume available on demand in each spring, and an adjustable extendable rear spoiler in the Panamera Turbo.

Look after the jump for a a full photo gallery as well as a video of the Panamera exterior, interior and some driving footage.

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As we are all told, the new Helang Lebuhraya Mitsubishi Lancer Evos purchased by the police are to be used for high-speed chases. While it would be exciting to see one I really can’t think of any way to see one in real life without you being in danger yourself. Have you seen a high speed chase in real life before? I know all I’ve seen are chases in movies, but here’s one that happened in real life just over a week ago!

47 year old Peggy Ann Boesing first allegedly tried to run over officers with her car and then led Californian highway cops on a high speed chase in her Scion that went all the way from Long Beach to Rancho Santa Margarita. It lasted about an hour, from 6am to 7am. In efforts to lose the cops, she even went the opposite direction on a highway!

Really dangerous! View the chase from a helicam after the jump.

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We should all thank Michael Bay for giving us this new Transformers movie and soon Transformers 2, for these movies are a chance for us to ogle at nice cars in action without having to wait for the next installment of Fast & Furious.

Here is the latest preview cut for the Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen movie. This time we get to check out more of Bumblebee and the Decepticon Audi R8 appears again! As with my previous TF movie trailer feature, there are 2 versions, a regular version and a HD version which you should really play fullscreen. You’ll probably have to let it load abit first before playing. Enjoy!

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