Mini celebrates London Olympics with new Bayswater and Baker Street special editions
January 20, 2012 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Etc., Hatchback, Mini, UK, Design/Style
With the Olympic Games coming up this spring, BMW is keen to leverage its sponsorship. And since they’re taking place in London, England, the German automaker wouldn’t miss the opportunity to include its more youthful, retro British subsidiary. And so it has released today not one, but two new [...]
Lexus releases new ES, CT and LS special edition models
October 1, 2011 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Sedan, Hatchback, Lexus, Design/Style, Luxury
Lexus has introduced a slew of 2012 special edition models, including unique variants of the LS 460, ES 350 and CT 200h. The rear-wheel-drive Lexus LS 460 Sport Special Edition offers buyers standard equipment that includes Brembo brakes, a sport-tuned air suspension and sport front seats in addition to [...]
Intersection magazine decks out a special edition Honda CR-Z [w/video]
September 23, 2011 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Hybrid, Hatchback, Honda, Design/Style
The roles of the automaker and the car magazine are well delineated: The former makes the cars, and the latter reports on them. Once in a while, though, we see the two changing hats, as automakers produce their own brand magazines and magazines build their own kit cars and whatnot. [...]
Volkswagen teams up with Berghaus on special edition California camper van
September 21, 2011 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Europe, Volkswagen, UK, Design/Style
Volkswagen has a rich heritage when it comes to camper vans. But while the German automaker may only offer the Chrysler-built Routan in North America, overseas, it tends to that heritage quite closely, and for its latest model, Wolfsburg has partnered with outdoor outfitter Berghaus for the special edition [...]
Special edition Smart Fortwo Brabus by WeSC headed to Frankfurt
September 11, 2011 by admin
Filed under Green Auto
Filed under: MPG, SMART, Frankfurt Motor Show, Lightweight, Europe/EU
Smart has teamed with Swedish clothing firm WeSC to create the special edition Smart Brabus tailor (yes, another one) to be revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Based on the Smart Fortwo, the WeSC edition is powered by a 101-horsepower turbocharged gasoline engine and features a matte [...]
Renault teams up with Gibson for special edition guitar and Wind Roadster
September 3, 2011 by admin
Filed under Concept Cars
Filed under: Concept Cars, Convertible, Renault
Imagine the car that most accurately approximates the spirit of rock music. A Dodge Challenger with a Hemi under the hood? A Ford F-150? Maybe an old Lincoln? How about a Renault Wind? Well, maybe not, but the French automaker is, at least, the one that has teamed up with [...]
Rolls-Royce celebrates Year of the Dragon with special Phantom line
August 19, 2011 by admin
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Filed under: Sedan, China, Rolls-Royce, Design/Style, Luxury
The world’s automakers have been steadily realizing the enormous potential of the Chinese market. Luxury automakers in particular, and no automaker offers more luxurious motor coaches than Rolls-Royce.
This year, the Chinese people celebrate the Year of the Dragon, so to celebrate along with them, Rolls-Royce is offering a special [...]
Fiat and Gucci roll up in special new 500C
August 5, 2011 by admin
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Filed under: Convertible, Etc., Design/Style, Fiat
Italians are very proud of their brands. From Panerai watches to Ferrari supercars, Italian luxury brands are the epitome of style. Even smaller motorized products are stylish, from the Vespa scooter on up to the Fiat 500. It’s that last one that is once again partnering up with a major [...]
Citroën launches Grey Matter special to headline new DS3 Collection
June 8, 2011 by admin
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Filed under: Europe, Hatchback, Citroën, Design/Style, Luxury
Citroën DS3 Grey Matter – Click above for high-res image gallery
As if the Citroën DS3 weren’t chic enough as it is, the automaker has brought in a series of designers to give it that extra touch of style. Kenzo, Orla Kiely and Yves Saint-Laurent have all brought their pens [...]
Video: Top Gear EV eco special lampooned even before it airs
June 4, 2011 by admin
Filed under Green Auto
Filed under: Etc., EV/Plug-in
Top Gear Eco Challenge spoof – Click above to watch the video after the break
Facts are facts, right? When you’re talking electric vehicles, a few salient details can completely make or break your experience with the machine; two of the most important being the time it takes to achieve a full charge [...]
