Can you bring your vehicle to a sudden stop safely? A visitor to the Arrive Alive website sent an email with the attached photo of incorrect placement of traffic signs. I could not help smiling despite knowing that this is a potentially dangerous “road condition” – which I believe has since been addressed by the traffic authorities!

It also reminds us that sometimes we might need to bring our vehicle to a sudden stop – and to have our vehicles properly maintained and the brakes checked!

Also view the new section titled Road Traffic Signs of South Africa.

We at Carblog have a passion for the `67 Eleanor from Gone in 60 Seconds, but also enjoy the 2010 Ford Mustang. So now that there’s a chance to win one, we’re all game. All pimped up by the creative Chip Foos, here’s the custom Mustang GT that you can win if you enter yourself on PowerBlockTV.com. And if winning a car is not enough, this pony features an Edelbrock supercharger system for more power, a stylish Roush body kit, Magnaflow exhaust, stunning Foose wheels, Baer brakes, Eibach springs, Bilstein shocks, and a paint cover that charms upon a first glance. The car is going to be awarded on October 12th … [via Autoblog]

If you’ll end up for a couple of days in London you’ll see that these guys take cars really serious. Except for the Police. While I stayed 3 days in the city I *failed* at seeing supercars with the Police signs on them. Apparently, things are about to change because Jaguar UK is going to come up with a specil XF Diesel S model especially for the force. Stylish looks and good performances, the car is one fine addition to the motorpool. It runs on a 3-liter diesel engine that sends it naught to 60mph in 5.9 seconds and achieves a 42mpg.The first ever Police-spec XF is currently being evaluated by Police forces across the country, but I havea  feeling it’s going to stick with them …

If the stock Bentley is not enough, MTM has what you’ve been searching for. It’s called the Birkin Edition upgrade and is meant for the Continental GT, GTC, GT Speed, GTC Speed, Flying Spur and Supersports. The upgrade kit includes a chrome front grille, a stainless steel exhaust system, centre and end muffler with throttle control, a four-pipe rear spoiler and stylish 21-inch alloy wheels. But it’s not only a visual upgrade because MTM worked the engines, a bit, too. The Continental GT for example, has been upped from 560hp to 635hp and now reaches a max speed of 331km/h. But all these come at a price. MTM is going to charge you 20,000 Euro if you’re not opting for the Individual Programme.

We don’t know exactly who Lars is, but he’s got a great talent. Check out his interpretation of a Subaru WRX STI that edges away from the ugly exteriors we’ve been used with. Of course Subaru was never about stylish curves, since they had monsters under the hood, but this rendering exudes sophistication and beauty from every little joint. A new front-end, narrow honeycomb grille, steeper curves and modified headlights, that’s what makes it a great car to drive. [via Jalopnik]

MINI is turning 50. The guys are going to celebrate with a limited edition MINI WC50 that not only says “Happy Birthday” but also pays homage to John Cooper’s 1959 F1 Title. Under the hood nothing changed but if you take a closer look to the outside, it features bi-xenon lights, an aero kit with a carbon fiber bonnet scoop, carbon fiber mirror caps and a stylish rear diffuser. With only 250 units only meant for Europe, the green MINI WC50 is an interesting addition that will definitely cause head turns on the streets. [via TFTS]

Found in Monterrey, Mexico, this custom Lotus Exige S is a sure bet to getting some Latina eyes on you. Running on a supercharged 1.8 liter DOHC engine supplied by Toyota and known as Exige Scuderia, the car features a custom body kit with rear diffuser and a huge wing, and a KOMO-TEC S300 Phase 3 intercooler upgrade kit that takes power output to a good 300hp. It’s a great tuning exercise, but too bad, we don’t have a price for the final version. [via gtspirit.com] (Photos by Jorge Rios)

Nurburgring is an amazing place to spy on, because there’s always something that gets the eye. Same goes for the new Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster, which is a topless version of the new V12 Vantage that has easily become one of the most charming cars these days. Running on the same 6.0 liter engine as the coupe and sporting 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS) with 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque, the convertible is going to be a BIT slower than its bigger brother because of the extra weight required to stiffen up the chassis. Only limited to 1,000 units (and some saying 500 units) the new Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster is a gem we’d like to own if we’d have the money. [via WCF]