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project kahn's pearl white bentley flying spur - the pearl in the crown

Project Kahn's Pearl White Bentley Flying Spur - The Pearl In The Crown

To those who fear Bentley is turning into the footballers’ department of Volkswagen, the new Project Kahn Pearl White Bentley flying Spur possesses’ an unquantifiable amount of magnificence that comes, in large part, from being unashamedly different. As refreshing and inspiring as a traditional luxury vehicle can be: the Project Kahn Bentley has real road presence and makes a real style statement. The most unique feature of the ‘Project Kah

Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen announce DB9 sound system

Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen are proud to introduce BeoSound DB9, a bespoke audio system developed and designed exclusively as an option for the Aston Martin DB9. BeoSound DB9 marks the next chapter in the acclaimed collaboration between the two brands, which began with the BeoSound DBS in 2008. BeoSound DB9

Nissan Releases All-New Global Van – NV200 Vanette

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd (NML) today announced the start of the pre-launch sales for the all-new NV200 van in Japan. Following its global debut at the 79th International Geneva Motor Show in March, Japan will be the first market to launch this next generation global van starting mid-May. The compact NV200 Vanette will

Ssangyong Show C200, Hybrid Technology And New Engines At Seoul Motor Show

SsangYong’s new C200 model has been shown at the Seoul Motor Show in two versions and with three choices of power. The car is scheduled for production later this year and should reach the UK inside 12 months. The C200 is smaller and lighter than current SsangYong models, promising much improved fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. Dubbed a compact urban vehicle (CUV), the C200 Eco uses diesel hybrid power and the Aero version has a choice

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HAMANN-IMPERATOR

All over the world, the company HAMANN-Motorsport is renowned for refining luxury cars. With the new programme for the Continental GT and Continental GT Speed by the English manufacturer Bentley, the company located in Laupheim once again confirms that it is the first choice when it comes to sportive accessories and breathtaking body design for luxury car models. Optimised aerodynamics in perfect quality Sportive elegance is the hallmark of the HAMANN-IMPERATOR design: In order to meet the h

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Hyundai Nuvis Concept Sketch

The world will peer into Hyundai’s future when the Nuvis concept makes its world debut at the 2009 New York Auto Show. The Nuvis is the eleventh signature concept car to be designed at the company’s California Design Center in Irvine, Calif. In addition to showcasing the brand’s cutting-edge capabilities, Nuvis also hints at a possible design direction for a future-generation crossover, blending attributes of a tall urban car and a premium utility vehicle.

ABT extravagant leather decorative inserts for the A4, A5 and Q5

With ABT vehicles the “inner values” are also of importance, even if passers-by and other drivers initially notice other things. This is because a “real ABT” can be detected by three exterior elements: firstly by its dynamic design, which also includes the typical ABT 4-pipe rear muffler, secondly the impressive sporty sound – and finally the performance of the engine, tuned in Kempten. Anyone who says that you cannot see the extra power is wrong

Toyota IQ Early Adapters

Early indications are that the iconic Toyota iQ is already becoming more to its owners than purely transportation. A good example of this is desert adventurer and author Tom Sheppard who, when he is not travelling across the Sahara or writing his new book “Quiet for a Tuesday,” is designing a unique colour scheme for his own iQ. Mocked-up on his computer and precisely executed by GSK Bodyworks, round the corner from his local Toyota Centre in Luton, it has generated nods and smiles from pa

Concept Cars at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

This year the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este once again invites contemporary concept cars and prototypes to compete alongside the historic models traditionally on display. To qualify for entry, concepts have to be driveable and no older than three years. As announced at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este’s seco

Mustang’s 45th Anniversary, Nostalgic Look Back: 1983 to 1993

The Ford Mustang is America’s favorite muscle car, and it has been for nearly a half century. The secret to Mustang’s longevity may be the devoted team of people who have worked passionately over the years to bring each generation of the pony car to market – never losing sight of the customer and always staying true to the basic tenets born with the brand in 1964: fast, fun and affordable. During much of the Mustang's "Fox Body" years from

MINI's "Perpetual Motion" Magnetic Propulsion System

MINI USA looks set to take a world lead in fuel efficiency with the announcement of a revolutionary magnetic propulsion system that will extend the range of its MINI E to several hundred, possibly even thousands of miles, on a single overnight charge of electricity. Drawing on the same Magnetic Tow Technology (MTT)

Kia debuts all-new Sorento at Seoul Motor Show

Kia has taken the wraps off its Sorento – the landmark vehicle that took the Korean brand onto the world stage – at the Seoul Motor Show. Longer and lower, the Sorento brings sleek styling and a futuristic touch to the world of the urban CUV.  With its longer front overhang, wedge profile, crisply defined greenhouse and accentuated wheelarch volumes, Kia’s CUV looks thoroughly modern and sporty. The 4.7-metre long Sorento moves vehicle design in this segment up to a new level of sophistication. As part