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Ford's new Fusion Hybrid Police Responder is now on display at the 2017 New York Auto Show, and it looks ready for action. Among its noteworthy features, we find custom front deflector plates, heavy duty suspension components, police-purposed wheels, tires and hub caps, and a regenerative braking system just to keep things efficient when chasing down suspects. Propelling this Fusion Hybrid along is a 2.0-liter engine, working together with a small electric motor and a lithium-ion battery. Seen as how this is a cop car, Ford made sure the Fusion Police Responder could run in battery-only mode for up to 60 mph (96 km/h). Speaking of its duties as a patrol car, Ford says that it's certified by police agencies to be tough enough to handle pursuits for longer periods at various speeds - while tackling obstacles such as curbs and flooded intersections. More than that, the car will help cities decrease their emissions and increase fuel savings for police departments, thanks...

The New South Wales Police Force has just taken delivery of a specially-equipped Audi S7 Sportback which will be used in a selection of community and youth engagement programs. The  S7 Sportback  has been lent to the Lake Illawarra Area Command and will be used for 12 months,  replacing the RS4 Avant  previously used by the department.  To make the car stand out on the street, it has been adorned in a unique livery selected by Facebook fans on the Audi Australia page last year. The livery consists of a blue and white chequered pattern on the lower third of the body as well as numerous police decals, including links to the department's social media pages. Discussing the car, managing director of Audi Australia Andrew Doyle said “The Audi S7 Sportback has a striking presence, thanks to its sophisticated design and the sound of its extraordinary twin-turbo V8 engine, and so it is perfectly suited to making an impact at the various events it will attend throughou...