Google Earth exposes automakers' secret test tracks around the world

The blokes over at AutoExpress took a cue from the ApocalX crew and decided to use the magic of satellites to scour the globe in search of automaker's secret test tracks. Using some inside information and one of our favorite time wasters, Google Earth, they were able to capture ten tracks used by some of the premier companies on the planet, including Ferrari, Pirelli, Bosch, Pininfarina, Ford and Volkswagen.

Above and below, you can see the Fiat test facility and the DCX track. Care to guess which one is which?

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