Clearly, not just any car can command such premiums.

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Telephone numbers and car registrations containing the number eight can command astronomical fees.

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The car of the future will also become a mobile command center for us to manage our lives.

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Features included a heads-up display with night vision, a DNA-based entry and ignition system, body panels that changed color on the driver's command and an "auto valet" feature that let the car drop off its owner then park itself for recharging.

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"For us patrol guys, it's just get in your car and we'll call if we need you, " Lee said of the chain of command.

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