Cop Doesn't Like the Sounds of a Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 in Monaco

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Exotic supercars like the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 are flashy, fast and of course, loud, sometimes too much for their own good, especially when their owners have opted for aftermarket goodies such as a more hardcore exhaust system to enhance their character.

Sure, most of us petrol heads wouldn't mind hearing the wonderful sounds of a howling V12 engine on the street, but that does not mean that others will or have to agree.

In Monaco, there was at least one person who didn't like the growling sounds of an Aventador LP700-4 that was leaving a parking space together with a Murcielago LP670-4 Superveloce.

That person happened to be a local cop who pulled over the yellow Lamborghini at the Casino Square. According to YouTube poster Marchettino, the police officer simply gave the driver a warning.

If any of our bilingual readers can translate what is said in the video, leave us a comment below.

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Former Chevy Volt Boss Tony Posawatz in as Fisker CEO, LaSorda Out

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Effective immediately, Tom LaSorda will be stepping down from his role as the CEO of Fisker to be replaced by former vehicle line director for the Chevy Volt, Tony Posawatz.

In a time when Fisker is facing battery issues and the lack of money flow, the company believes a veteran in the field will bring his wealth of knowledge to help the ailing brand.

According to Fisker, Posawatz, who has had over 30 years of experience in the industry including the aforementioned line director for the Chevy Volt since 2006, along with serving as the Chairman of the Board of Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), will bring “depth of knowledge and experience to this innovative field.”

Regarding the addition of Posawatz along with other new staffers to the Fisker board, Chairman Henrik Fisker had this to say about the future of the lineup.

“I believe we have an unbeatable team that can establish Fisker as a true global force and bring the highly anticipated Fisker Atlantic to the market.”

In the same statement, Fisker announced the addition of Joseph Chao as Executive Vice President and CEO of China and Asia, who also brings 30 years of industry experience to the company's board.

Fisker added that LaSorda, a former chief executive of Chrysler, will continue with the brand as an adviser.

By Jeff Perez

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Ford Still Believes in Fiesta Even Though U.S. Sales Drop 25%, Focus up 31%

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American consumers may be shunning away from the Fiesta and turning to the Focus this year, but Ford does not intend to leave the sub compact segment.

In the first seven months of the year, Ford sold 35,385 Fiesta sedans and hatchbacks in the States, down 25.4 percent over the same period last year when it delivered 47,245 units, making it the least popular passenger car in its range (excluding the now discontinued Crown Victoria and the Police Interceptor).

On the other hand, the compact Focus model saw its sales grow 31 percent to 147,877 units through July.

However, according to Ford’s U.S. sales analyst Erich Merkle, there's enough room for both models with the Fiesta to remain an important part of the automaker's lineup.

"The small-car segment, given its size, the largest in the industry, is large enough for two vehicles," said Merkle, according to a report from Bloomberg News.

Merkle added that volatile gasoline prices will help sales of both the Fiesta and Focus in the future.

Globally, the Fiesta is Ford's second best-selling model after the Focus.

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New Citroen DS3 Convertible Reportedly Confirmed for the Paris Motor Show

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The stylish DS line that currently comprises the DS3, DS4 and DS5 models has proved a modest success for Citroen with the French firm reaching the 200,000 sales mark this past April, just two years after the company launched the first model of the series, the DS3 supermini (pictured above).

In some countries such as the UK, the DS3 has taken the top spot as the best-selling Citroën model with more than 10,000 deliveries in the first seven months of 2012, an impressive 66.8 percent increase over the 6,118 units registered during the same period last year.

Now, Citroen seems ready to take the next step and introduce a second variant of the DS3 in the form of a convertible model, which is said to have been confirmed for next month’s Paris Motor Show.

According to British car magazine Auto Express, the open top DS3 will not have a conventional folding cloth or metal roof, but a "roll back fabric roof", much in the likes of the Fiat 500C.

Even though this solution will not fully satisfy buyers looking for a convertible model, it has its advantages, as there's no need for heavy modifications to the body structure, something that will keep the weight and more importantly, the price down.

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Will.I.Am’s Custom Delorean “Stolen” From Album Launch Party...Then Returned

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Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas and solo recording artist has been known for having an affinity with the auto industry. So much so in fact, that he created his own brand of cars dubbed 'IAMAUTO' (get it?).

While we can’t say his design isn’t “creative,” it’s essentially just a customized DeLorean DMC by the mad scientists at West Coast Customs.

That aside, some unfortunate news of the vehicle arrived late last night when Mr. Am’s reportedly $700,000 IAMAUTO was IAM-stolen from his album release party.

He revealed on Monday through his Twitter feed (quite blatantly) that it had gone missing, along with a picture of Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls posing with his soon to be "stolen" car hours before.

"My car was stolen…what the f##k…” and “#givemebackmycar this joke is getting old."

After reportedly calling LAPD about the incident, it was found out that Will.I.Am had given the car to valet before the party had started. After what we assume to be a few (or a lot) of drinks later, Will stumbled out onto the sidewalk not remembering he had given the keys to the valet, oops.

Thankfully, the valet wanted nothing to do with it and kept the time machines keys safe until they re-opened in the morning

By Jeff Perez

Story Reference: Autoblog.nl, Jalopnik via Twitter

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