Audi is definitely good at product placement, even in the future. Nearly thirty years since the release of the novel, Ender�s Game has been made into a movie. And as an extra bonus for fans of both Audi and science fiction, Audi has created a futuristic concept for use in the movie, known as the fleet shuttle quattro. Audi did this once before, with �I, Robot�, but this is the first time the contribution will be purely CGI. It is also said that it will mesh better with the film than Detective Spooner�s RSQ, a car which seemed a bit pricy for a cop�s salary. The trailer only shows a brief glimpse of the car, and we�re not entirely sure that the actual movie will offer a whole lot more, but it�s quite possible that the movie will be worth watching anyway.
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That's pretty damn fast for a toy. If you ever doubted that 1/8 scale model RC cars were serious business, we present to you the following video as evidence that they indeed are. Appropriately, it is a model of a McLaren F1, and although we aren�t exactly experts in these sorts of vehicles, we can tell you that it has a 2200kv motor. It�s running a full scale drag strip, but is too small to trip the strip�s sensors, so the numbers we see for the car all come from the car itself. Ultimately, aerodynamics prove to be a major problem, and the car does some flips. We�re guessing that these were never intended to go quite so fast, and the bodies might not be perfect copies of their big brothers. 
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This one is just plain old strange. This one is just downright strange, but we�re there�s a logical explanation for what�s going on here. Just caught testing on the Nurburgring, a pair of Mercedes-Benz CLAs each happened to make the same weird whistling noise as they passed the car spotter�s camera. Strange we know, but we do have a few possible explanations. First up, it�s possible that there are some improperly fitted body panels, something not unusual to find on test mules. Another explanation could be the exhaust or some other engine component(s). What also can�t be ruled out is the fact that this video was filmed from only one section of the track; are weather/wind conditions to blame? Anyway, everyone is welcome to chime in with their own theories. 
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Is it a Targa disguised as a Cabriolet, or just a Cabriolet? We know that there is a Targa version of the Type 991 Porsche 911 bowing soon, probably at Frankfurt next month. This fact lends credence to the claim made by the user posting this video that the car we see here testing at the Nurburgring is a Targa. Now, it certainly looks like a Cabriolet, but the Cabriolet is already out, and this isn�t a Turbo, so is this a Targa with a bit of fake Cabriolet roof? You would have to admit, it�s the perfect disguise. There is definitely something going on with the back section of the roof, although it would be difficult to say for certain that this is definitely a Targa. What do you think? 
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The big and comfortable GT packs a serious wallop. Like a velvet-covered sledgehammer. Even when it is in AMG form, it�s sort of odd to think of the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class as a car for tuning. The big coupe offers up a lot of power, although it is still very heavy and the styling is fairly understated. But Anderson Germany has managed to find a way to make tuning the CL65 AMG work. It wears a new matte grey paint job, new black wheels, carbon fiber wing mirrors and tinted taillight covers, all for a muted but still definitely tuned appearance. 
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With its official debut imminent, our spy photographers have captured a thinly covered 4 Series convertible. Yes, you should get used to the fact that two-door and convertible variants of the BMW 3 Series are now called the 4 Series. Brand and model purists are not too pleased. Everyone else doesn�t really care. Expected to officially debut in the very near future, most likely at Frankfurt next month, our spy photographers have just managed to snap a few images of the 4 Series Cabrio with just about no camouflage hiding its body. 
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The 911 is quite literally going like its ass is on fire. There is pretty much no way that a drag race between a 1,500-horsepower 911 Turbo and 1,500-horsepower GT-R could be boring, but the owner of this 911 probably would have preferred a bit less excitement. The 1-mile drag race started off with a bad start from the GT-R, allowing the Porsche to cruise to an easy victory, but even before the race ended, something had clearly gone wrong with the Porsche, as it was billowing smoke. Firefighters arrive and put out the small fire in the engine bay, and although the Porsche is still running, it�s clearly pretty fried. 
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He is, after all, the expert on driving Ferraris fast. There isn�t anyone at Ferrari with more expertise for driving them fast than Fernando Alonso. The two-time F1 World Champion has a unique insight into how technology trickles down from top-tier racing. He's obviously a valuable asset to the company in developing supercars for the road. It is therefore not at all surprising that he has been involved in the testing of the new LaFerrari hybrid hypercar, the successor to the old, yet highly desired Ferrari Enzo. Ferrari has put out a video of Alonso testing the car on the track, and it must be quite a machine, as even he seems to be concentrating pretty hard. 
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Even classy girls need a good ride every now and then. We�ve seen a lot of cool street racing videos from the guys at 1320video in the recent past. This one is a bit less daring and a bit less unique, but there�s still plenty to like about it. For it, they put Hanna, a girl who had never been in a particularly fast car, into the passenger seat of a 900 horsepower 3Dx Evo. These kinds of videos are usually just a mediocre excuse for some T&A (well, T anyway), and this one is at least a bit less sleazy than some we�ve seen. The driving doesn�t seem to be especially crazy, but that�s obviously because they�re on public roads in the middle of the day. Still probably fun though. 
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Life is full of tough choices, such as deciding between the Audi RS6 Avant and the Mercedes CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake. Be prepared to see test drives of two of the coolest cars on the market today. Sadly, neither of which is available in the US. Typical. So it goes. The Audi RS 6 and Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting brake are a pair of super wagons that are ridiculously expensive, but are without a doubt worth every Euro/British Pound. Both have massive V8s with plenty of horsepower, and enough cargo space for anything from a couple sets of golf clubs, to fishing gear to all of your family�s stuff for an extended road trip. But there is a difference. The RS 6 has Audi�s legendary Quattro all-wheel drive system while the CLS63 AMG is rear-wheel-drive. These German-built cruise missiles are sturdier than Panzer tanks, as much fun to drive as a Porsche 911, and have enough personality to make even the most stuck up Italian supercar nut giddy for a spin. 
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The Ferrari 458 Italia once had a reputation for catching fire. And now it's even happening on paper. A few years back, a number of brand-new Ferrari 458 Italias caught on fire. Just like that, a fire broke out in one of the rear quarter panels that quickly spread to the rest of the car. And just like that, the 458s were engulfed in flames. Turned out the problem was due to an adhesive that overheated in the wheel-arch lining. It must have totally sucked for those owners as they watched their car burn. But the jokes about the 458 Italia fire incidents will never go away. The guys over at Bureau of Speed hired a guy to "speed draw" a 458 Italia, and things didn�t go exactly as planned, or did they? At any rate they sure got their 5 bucks worth. Check out the video ahead and you�ll see what we mean. The 458 Italia catching on fire jokes will never go away. 
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You don't need a huge bank account in order to go really, really fast. It�s without a doubt one of the best horsepower bangs for your buck on the market today. In fact, the Ford Mustang has always been a bargain since it first premiered in mid-1964. But say if today�s stock Mustang GT doesn�t quite do it for you? Sure it�s got a wonderful V8, but you just gotta have more. Fortunately there are options, and two of them are the Shelby GT500 and the Roush Stage 3, producing 662 and 675 horsepower respectively. Compared to any supercar with similar output from Italy, it�ll cost you well north of $100k. You can�t go wrong with either of these Mustangs, but as a speed nut, you still want to know which of the two is the fastest at the drag strip. This new video provides the answers you�re looking for. 
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There's nothing not to love about this car. It's just perfect. Yes, this entire video is in Italian. Just be sure to activate the English subtitles feature if your Italian is a bit rusty these days. When talking about and looking at a car like this 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 SSZ Zagato, the whole experience is just better when that Romantic language is being spoken. What�s more, the owner of this car just so happens to be Andrea Zagato, whose grandfather Ugo Zagato started the iconic design firm some 95 years ago. In the case of this particular Alfa, its minimalist design exists not only for improved performance, but also for essential beauty. And yes, it was a race car back in the day. Despite its age, the design still looks magnificent and the engine note is just beyond everything good and wonderful on this earth. 
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Sales of the Mini Coupe and Roadster ain't so hot. Although it seems like they just had their premiere, the future ain�t looking too bright for both the Mini Coupe and Roadster. As we all know, the brand-new third-generation Mini Cooper will premiere very soon, most likely next month at Frankfurt. The current-gen model will soon be phased out, although the JCW variant will probably continue on for a short while until its replacement arrives. So what about the Coupe and Roadster? According to a new report, it appears that both will be replaced by a new model that "looks like a stand-alone sports car". 
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Rare as a kept campaign promise, a Reventon finally surfaces in Monte Carlo. We recently ran a video of a Lamborghini parade at Silverstone race track in the UK, a celebration of the company�s 50th anniversary. It showed all kinds of models, but no Reventon. Just 20 of the coupe were made, and with most of these locked away in private collections as investments, it�s incredibly rare to see one out on the street. But it�s not all that surprising that one of the few times one has popped up where it could be photographed, it was in Monaco. Evidence of just how cool and how unique the car is, we can see that the Reventon even drew a crowd in a country where people see supercars all day long. 
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Looking to upgrade your already expensive Euro-built performance car? The guys over at GSC are here to help. German and Italian-built performance cars are often the main focus of attention for aftermarket tuning firms � and for good reason. In fact, there are many good reasons why these companies like to lend their hands to upgrading the performance and overall specs of some of the world�s best-engineered cars. German Special Customs, also known as GSC, has been building itself quite a reputation for transforming already fantastic cars by not only upping their performance but also in giving them a dose of sharp, not overly overdone styling kits. Here are five examples. more at CarBuzz: Harris Drives SLS Electric DriveUltimate Aero World�s Fastest (Again)Unearthed: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Its 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 has been upgraded by 225 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque over the stock CLS63 AMG for a total of 775 hp and 848 lb-ft. The CLS63 AMG Stealth rockets from 0-62 mph in only 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 217 mph. Along with a KW coilover suspension and 20" wheels, GSC added a unique front bumper with LED daytime running lights and redesigned hood. Out back there�s a four-pipe exhaust and a rear bumper that features a carbon-fiber diffuser and air outlets. 
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Police academy recruiters in the Gulf emirate of Dubai just had their jobs made a whole lot easier. If nothing else, Dubai is known as a city with plenty of money floating around and cheap gasoline. That marriage made in the desert equates to an abundance of highly-expensive, super-fast cars whose owners often find hard to drive within the speed limit. Enter the Dubai Police Department, which has become the first police force to add a Lamborghini Aventador to its patrol fleet - even if this isn�t the first time we�ve seen cops using supercars to patrol the streets. 
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Rumors of Audi opting to put an electric R8 into production appear to hold true. Having reported the Audi R8 e-tron project had been put on hold indefinitely, it was subsequently rumored the German automaker was considering a very limited run of cars. These latest spy shots of a prototype model undergoing winter testing add weight to that rumor. On the other hand, Audi could simply be testing its electric technology for use in another car. While sharing most of the R8�s styling and looks, the powerplant makes way for four electric motors. These combine to produce 308 hp and an incredible 3,319 pound-feet of torque. 
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Upcoming film set in the future includes a radical flying Bugatti. History has a way of repeating itself. In the 1930s the rich were driving Bugattis and living in sprawling mansions while the poor were starving in the streets. That�s also when Ettore Bugatti designed the Model 100 air racer while the Great Depression was still raging on and the world was on the brink of WW2. Fast forward to 2154, the year in which the upcoming sci-fi movie Elysium is set. The rich are living in an even more removed compound in the sky while the poor struggle on Earth below. And the rich are driving flying Bugattis. The film starring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster hits theaters in August, but this first trailer shows, among other things, a flying Bugatti. The futuristic vehicle was displayed at Comic Con last year, but while we�ll have to wait to see the completed movie, you can check out the trailer below. 
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