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25 years ago, Mazda introduced the MX-5 Miata at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show. Over the course of the years, Mazda has sold over 920,000 MX-5s and earned a Guinness Book of World Records title for the “Best-Selling Two-Seater Sports Car.” According to Mazda North America CEO Jim O’Sullivan, “The MX-5 Miata has hit a number of milestones over the years and we’re honored to say that 25 years later it’s as much a global success and favorite among enthusiasts as it was on day one.”

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Tennis star and Porsche ambassador Maria Sharapova was down in her native Russia recently where she showed off a new Panamera built to her specifications by the Porsche Exclusive personalization department. Given that sport competition is a central theme in her life, Sharapova went with the most athletic of the Panamera range, the GTS, which she chose to have painted white. Special touches include black gloss trim used for the headlight surrounds, wheels and window trim. Sharapova also chose to have the taillights tinted and black tail pipes added to the car’s sports exhaust system.

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Set to air on April 10, 2015, the Fast & Furious 7 was reported to have resumed shooting in Abu Dhabi. After Paul Walker’s sudden death the future of Fast & Furious movies was in doubt but it seems the franchise will live on as Universal Studios has restarted filming on the seventh installment. According to the latest rumors, all of the footage Paul Walker already recorded for the movie will be included but the script has been reworked in order to retire his character. Video can be seen here: http://www.worldcarfans.com/114020669848/fast–furious-7-resumes-shooting-now-filming-in-abu-dhabi

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The wildest by far is the Renault KWID, a concept that looks to be a pumped-up Rav4 from the ‘90s. The KWID features very short overhangs on both ends and flaunts massive wheels, which screams “Group B rally car” a little bit more than “economical youth-mobile of emerging India.” Hopefully, they’ll make it in 4WD. Renault also revealed its intriguing powerplant, a 1.2L turbo hybrid. Additionally, the KWID is the first car we’ve ever seen that is being marketed with a drone partner. The little baby copter is meant as a traffic scout that will help with routing GPS.

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Dubai Police have revealed their latest supercar to be added to their extensive collection. The Bugatti Veyron was once photoshopped as a Dubai police war, now the force has a real Bugatti Veyron. The Dubai Police Supercar Collection now includes an Aston Martin One-77, a Lamborghini Aventador and even a Ferrari FF just to name a few.

Source: GT Spirit