Video of the week: Japanese car chase

This here is a car chase set in Japan, featuring a Nissan 240Z, a Skyline R31, a Pontiac Firebird and a whole host of classic Japanese police cars. Be sure to turn up the sound on this special-effects-laden extravaganza.

Lamborghini Gallardo police car crashes

Some time ago, Lamborghini announced with much fanfare their “donation” of a Gallardo patrol car to the Italian police. That same Polizia-liveried Lamborghini Gallardo was destroyed after the police officer driving the supercar crashed into two parked cars. The accident took place following an exhibition where Italian police had the car on display, apparently in [...]

AC Schnitzer BMW 1-Series police tuner

The Association of German Car Tuners, as illegal as it may sound, has unveiled their latest concept car creation for their “TUNE IT! SAFE!” initiative, designed by BMW tuners AC Schnitzer. The 1-Series diesel coupe police car is intended to promote safe tuning, as opposed to the outright banning of modified cars, like in some [...]

Nissan GT-R Abu Dhabi police car F1 show-piece

In what looks to be a marketing collaboration between Nissan Middle East, Abu Dhabi Police and Yas Marina F1, a Nissan GT-R was displayed at the recently-concluded Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in full Abu Dhabi police livery.

Chevrolet Caprice police car heading to America

The Chevrolet Caprice may have originated in the United States, but it died there back in 1996, and the one we get in the GCC now is the Australian Holden version. However, after decades of enduring the outdated Ford Crown Victoria Interceptor, U.S. police forces will finally have a new option to look forward to. [...]

Dubai police using Dodge Charger police cars

It is a slow news day today, just like the crime statistics in the safe city of Dubai. The jails are filled with loan dodgers and disgruntled labourers rather than murderers and mafia dons, and we figured we’d highlight the Dubai Police’s latest weapon in their fight against crime – the Dodge Charger.

Seat Leon Cupra used as Romanian police car

The Romanian highway patrol is currently testing Seat Leon Cupra hatchbacks for use as police cars in the Eastern European country.

Segway police ‘car’ now in the UAE

When it was first introduced half a decade ago, the Segway was supposed to revolutionise transportation as we know it. However, it soon became clear that is won’t happen, considering its sizeable price and lacking practicality. But then the Segway found a market as a security product. And it would seem that Segway is now [...]

Carbon Motors creates ultimate police car

Unknown carmaker Carbon Motors is planning to break into the cop car market with a purpose-built police vehicle created new from the ground up. They already have a prototype ready, but there are few other details.

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