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United States Air Force has commissioned a pair of cars from Galpin Auto Sports, the force behind Pimp my Ride, in order to drive up recruitment (seriously). Dubbed Mustang X-1 and Challenger Vapor, the cars feature actual flight sticks, cockpit seats with ejectors and even stealth body panels. Look at more photos (and videos) on the US Air Force website at http://www.airforce.com/supercar/

Cerberus, Chrysler’s majority owner, is giving 35% of Chrysler to Fiat and will not receive any cash in this deal. Instead, Fiat is set to provide Chrysler with its small car platforms, powertrain and other systems in order for Chrysler to produce competitive small cars. Full press release after the jump:

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Third generation Prius retains its iconic shape while increasing the engine size and improving the fuel economy, which stands at 50MPG now. Full press release after the jump:

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As rumored, Lexus has unveiled its dedicated hybrid model HS250h. Offering the fuel economy of a Prius in a more luxurious package, Lexus promises car buyers who didn’t want to drive a Toyota a hybrid of their own. Press release after the jump:

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As part of GM’s centennial celebration, 2011 Chevrolet Volt was finally unveiled. Production is slated to start in 2010 for delivery in North America in 2011. Unfortunately, the most important detail of price hasn’t been revealed.

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Spectra-replacement Forte has been finally unveiled by Kia with the release of official pictures. Much better looking than the outgoing Spectra featuring cleaner lines and the new corporate grille, Forte will go on sale in August in South Korea and will arrive in North America in 2009.

2009 Kia Forte gallery:

Dodge’s muscle car revival effort continues with the long-awaited release of Dodge Challenger. The base model SE will start at just $21,995 USD and will be equipped with a V6 producing 250 hp. If you want the Hemi, you need to upgrade to R/T and that will cost you $29,995. 5.7L powerplant will give you 370 hp to play around with.

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Hyundai has finally announced the prices for its first attempt at a luxury-sport full-size car. Attempting to offer the size of BMW 7-Series with the performance of the 5-Series at a price of a 3-Series, the Genesis sedan will start at $33,000 for the V6 version, and $38,000 for the V8 version.

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Microsoft’s "music and information system" currently found on Ford vehicles will make its way to Hyundai (and Kia) cars in 2010. It will feature voice-controlled interface that can link mobile devices to the car’s audio system.

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Universe At War United Auto Workers are on strike, this time at GM’s Fairfax KS plant where the bulk of Malibus are produced starting this morning at 10AM EST. Unfortunately for GM, Malibu is one of their highest selling vehicles and the one where existing inventory is extremely low. A prolonged strike will definitely hurt the automaker’s bottom line.

[Read full news from Detroit News]