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European tuner Edo Competition has unveiled a simple new styling and performance package for the new Ferrari California hard-top convertible.

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American tuner Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) does not have the best of reputations in the United States, but whatever they do create is always noteworthy. Already busy developing a 705 hp version of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro with a modified Corvette ZR1 engine, which they plan to launch in early 2010, Hennessey is currently launching a simpler 562 hp Camaro, calling it the HPE550.

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Hyundai has released the first image of its mildly-facelifted 2010 Santa Fe in South Korea, ahead of the crossover 4×4’s Korean launch in July. The reworked 2010 model features some modest cosmetic changes.

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Mugen, Honda’s official aftermarket arm, already has their own hyper-tuned version of the Japanese-market Honda Civic Type-R sedan. Interestingly, Europe has its own version of the Civic Type-R, based on the all-show-no-go 3-door Euro-Civic hatchback with non-independent rear suspension. The European Civic Type-R is imported to Japan in limited numbers, and this was enough reason for Mugen to offer a body kit for it.

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The Formula One Teams’ Association, FOTA, has officially announced that it is setting up a breakaway championship, during a press conference on June 19. Following a four-hour meeting, the eight FOTA members that includes Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, BMW Sauber, Toyota, Brawn, Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso, said they had grown frustrated with the FIA’s stance on new rules for 2010, and had no choice but to create their own series.

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The outgoing version of the Ford Mustang was offered with a glass roof option in the United States. It was so popular that as many as 10% of Mustang buyers opted for it. Now the option returns for the redesigned 2010 Mustang.

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Arabian Automobiles, Flagship Company of AW Rostamani Group, the exclusive dealer for Nissan, Infiniti and Renault in Dubai and the Northern Emirates has launched its summer campaign with travel vouchers worth AED 3 million up for grabs. The summer campaign adds value to the innovative ‘Unbeatable 5′ advertising campaign launched by the company in May and currently in market.

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The Indian-built Suzuki Alto has been around in the UAE for a while now, offering ultra-cheap “new” transportation to ultra-cheap people who refuse to simply buy a larger used car instead. For people with that screwy mentality, Suzuki is now offering the 2009 Celerio this summer, so they aren’t as embarrassed about their vanity-related mental deficiencies.

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Abu Dhabi Motors, the exclusive importer of BMW in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, recently welcomed the latest models from the 2009 BMW Motorrad range to its Umm Al Nar Showroom. The new models include bikes in the Sport, Tour, Urban and Enduro segments and will offer motorbike enthusiasts in the Capital the latest in quality, durability and technology on two wheels.

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Despite a softening of sales for SUV’s across the Middle East region, Mercedes-Benz reported today that its iconic G-Class continues to be as popular as ever. In fact more so, with rising sales.

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