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Lotus forms bespoke partnership with Mansory
Monday, March 26, 2012
Mansory is set to offer Lotus fans the "ultimate tailoring service," with bodywork, trim and special finishes for the Elise, Exige and Evora as the Official Customisation Studio. According to the news release, Mansory will work closely with Lotus engineers and designers to produce modifications that "scream" individuality and quality. Presumably, they won't scream subtlety.
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Aston Martin launches Q personalization service
Thursday, March 08, 2012
It was bound to happen -- technology has progressed to the point where, if you've got the dough, at least one premium car maker will let you have hand in designing your own car. Aston Martin is launching Q by Aston Martin, a service that takes advance of the marque's VH (Vertical Horizontal -- yes, it sounds like an oxymoron to us too) Architecture, which allows a "fast, flexible and modular" approach to engineering. (Nifty, although "modular" is a word most up-market brands try to stay away from.)
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G-POWER releases its 640 hp BMW M5 F10
Friday, March 02, 2012
The all new BMW M5 is already fast when it comes from the factory. Now G-POWER makes it even faster. The G-POWER Bi-Tronik III pushes the factory 560 hp/ 680 Nm to 640 hp/ 777 Nm. 21 inch G-POWER "SILVERSTONE RS" and "SILVERSTONE CLUBSPORT" alloy wheels with MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport tyres in the dimension 265/30 ZR 21 and 305/25 ZR 21, G-POWER coil-over suspension, stainless steel sport rear muffler featuring the legendary G-POWER "DEEPTONE" technology and the G-POWER Ceramic Braking System complete the G-POWER package for the BMW M5 F10.
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MANSORY customizes the McLaren MP4-12C
Friday, March 02, 2012
Deeply rooted in the MANSORY philosophy is the motto of always supplying prized automobile possessions. With the customised McLaren MP4-12C, the luxury manufacturer from the Bavarian town of Brand has once again succeeded in delivering another such highlight, just in time for the Geneva Motor Show 2012.
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Nissan Juke-R: The monster comes alive! (video)
Friday, November 18, 2011
The monster Nissan developed by adding some of the best features found on their GT-R supercar to the cute little Juke crossover has finally come alive -- and the Japanese automaker made sure we knew all about it by posting a video on YouTube.
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Buy a Bentley Continental GTC for $10,000!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Ever dreamed of owning a prestigious car like a Bentley or Rolls-Royce? Of course you have. Sadly, only the rich and famous can turn that dream into a reality.
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BMW catering to the hefty
Thursday, October 27, 2011
BMW launched a Plump My Ride initiative, geared towards making their vehicles driveable by 95% of the population, no matter what their weight.
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Nissan Juke-R reveal shocks fans
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Nissan has released the first official picture of the real-life Juke-R, giving fans and media a preview of the brand's ultimate crossover.
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SEMA 2011: Hyundai to show Veloster on steroids
Monday, October 10, 2011
Offering plenty of bang for a handful of bucks, the Hyundai Veloster is bound to become a hit. The company is fully aware of that, which is probably why it plans to showcase the car's tuning potential with a heavily-modified version at the upcoming SEMA show.
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When Juke meets GT-R
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Nissan is presenting the all-new Juke-R, a cross between its funky little crossover and the big, bruising GT-R.
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Dodge unveils sleek Charger Pursuit police car
Sunday, September 11, 2011
With the Ford Crown Victoria set to retire after decades of serving and protecting citizens, Dodge hopes to break through the highly-lucrative police car market by introducing the all-new 2012 Charger Pursuit.
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World's first all-electric limousine to be a Nissan LEAF
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
The Tom Cruises and Al Gores out there will soon have an outstanding new option to drive on their way to environmental summits or movie premieres. Electric Car Company yesterday announced that its custom manufacturing subsidiary, Imperial Coach Builders, Inc., will convert the Nissan LEAF into a 100-percent electric limousine.
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A scotch-powered Nissan LEAF... Why? (video)
Friday, August 12, 2011
The inventiveness of the human race is endless and leads us to accomplish great things, but this scotch-powered Nissan LEAF, although successful from a technical point of view, is pretty useless, thank you.
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Rolls-Royce and bespoke, a perfect match
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Acquiring a Rolls-Royce will inevitably place you in an elite group, and that will certainly attract the admiration-filled stares of other drivers on the road. As if that was not enough, owners of those exclusive cars apparently have a strong preference for personalizing their vehicles, making them even more unique.
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2012 Lexus CT 200h adds aggressiveness
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Last February at the Chicago Auto Show, Lexus unveiled the Five Axis Project CT, a CT 200h sporting a decidedly more aggressive look compared to the car currently available to consumers. Public reaction probably was very positive, as the Japanese luxury car maker will most likely draw from it to offer a 900-unit F Sport Performance special edition for the 2012 model.
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Mugen creates a CR-Z Concept
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
The Honda CR-Z Mugen RR concept was initially unveiled in early July in the Moving Motor Show area of the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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Cook out... In your car
Saturday, July 09, 2011
As summer rages on in all its glorious sunshine-y-ness, the need to BBQ is felt in neighbourhoods across the country. The smell of meat charring up on the grill is something one immediately associates with a cold beer, bright sunshine and bikinis - or maybe that's just us. Either way, BBQs are the bee's knees in the warmer months and we at Auto123 have found the ultimate backyard griller.
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G-POWER unveils world's most powerful BMW M3 GTS
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Die-hard BMW aficionados revere the M3 GTS, a motorsport-oriented version of the legendary performance car aimed at the likes of Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Having grabbed three units from a limited production run of 150, tuning specialist G-POWER managed to push the envelope even further.
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Cat lovers' newest fad?!
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
We're not too sure what to make of this but we do think this may be something cat lovers want to look into. Our first thought was that the owner and his or her cat use the minivan as a residence hence the cat door. What baffles us most is the "CAT" above the door; does the owner suppose it will keep literate raccoons out?
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Rally-bred Mopar Dodge Avenger
Sunday, April 17, 2011
When someone says rally, the iconic Mitsubishi Evolution and Subaru STI immediately come to mind. Last Wednesday Chrysler set out to prove to the entire world that it had the know-how to design rally cars too, unveiling a Dodge Avenger created in collaboration with Mopar and Magneti Marelli.
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Luxury vacations with Stand Craft's Limousine Beach Cruiser
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Swedish design firm Gray Design and Stand Craft have revealed images and details of their project, a sumptuous means to transport wealthy vacationers from their high luxury hotel suites or private residences to the beach: the Limousine Beach Cruiser.
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Customize your 2012 Chevrolet Sonic with Z-Spec accessories
Friday, April 15, 2011
The competition in today's sub-compact segment is pretty fierce and many automakers are offering customization options in an effort to stand out. Countering rivals like the Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet is introducing the first production Z-Spec accessories for the 2012 Sonic, which goes on sale this fall.
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MINI and Rolls-Royce team up to redefine British luxury
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
MINI revealed the details and first images of its latest creation, the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD. The English automaker teamed up with Rolls-Royce (whose head office is in Goodwood, UK) to create a high-luxury special edition of the Cooper, of which only 1,000 units are to be produced.
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Jeep to unveil 6 new ''Moparized'' vehicles
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Jeep and Mopar will use the annual Easter Jeep Safari, a gathering of thousands of diehard off-road enthusiasts in Moab, Utah, to present six new customized vehicles from April 16 to 24, 2011.
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Here's the first shot of the 2011 Dodge Charger Mopar!
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Following the successful 2010 Dodge Challenger Mopar and the many positive comments it generated from enthusiasts and customers, Chrysler Group's service and parts specialist is applying the same treatment to the new 2011 Dodge Charger.
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New Lorinser RSK8 wheels for SLS AMG
Sunday, April 03, 2011
Lorinser, the aftermarket expert from Germany renowned for its astonishing Mercedes-Benz conversions, introduced the RSK8 design wheels exclusively for the SLS AMG sports car.
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Tecnocraft launches T2 line of seats
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
With over 25 years of experience in designing sports seats that meet the highest standards of comfort, lightness, strength and support, Tecnocraft launched its new T2 line of seats.
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Even more customization options for the Fiesta
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Noticing the success of its Fiesta customization options, Ford will be giving consumers an even broader choice in 2012 with three new packages designed to spruce up the inside or outside of the little runabout.
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The Sprinter, a luxury vehicle? Absolutely.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
For many people, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a mode of transportation designed exclusively to fill the needs of companies that move lots of building material. That was true until Richard Fertig founded Brilliant Transportation, a flourishing enterprise operating on the east coast of the United States and in the Los Angeles area.
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Lotus New 7 Concept: a modern take on the original Seven
Monday, March 21, 2011
Originally developed by Lotus, the Seven has been extremely popular since 1973 when Caterham, a sports car manufacturer based in the UK, purchased the rights to continue its manufacture. Looking to explore the idea of a new roadster model which could both expand and compliment the current range of Lotus 7-derived sports cars, Diesno-art.com now presents the 'New 7' Concept.
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An electric smart fortwo worthy of Studio 54
Friday, March 18, 2011
Experimental band Apparatjik, consisting of famous artists such as a-ha's Magne Furuholmen and Coldplay's Guy Berryman, have transformed an electric smart fortwo into a veritable disco ball, harkening back to the days of Saturday Night Fever and bell-bottom pants.
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Commercial advantage program for 2012 Nissan NV
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today announced the Nissan Commercial Advantage Program offering valuable packages to those who purchase or lease the all-new 2012 Nissan NV commercial van. The program targets small commercial customers who use commercial vans as an integral aspect of their business operations.
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Maybach Guard, the ultimate in luxury and protection
Sunday, March 06, 2011
Controversial politicians and celebrities must often fend off the attacks of fanatics or dangerous enemies. Some only require body guards, others literally couldn't live without a high-end bulletproof car.
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Geneva 2011: MTM presents the 777-hp Audi R8
Monday, February 28, 2011
Tuning specialist MTM has revealed images and specs for its Audi R8. The car is powered by a twin-turbo mill pumping out 777 hp, and it can reach speeds up to 350 km/h.
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XENATEC Coupe to make first appearance in Geneva
Friday, February 25, 2011
XENATEC announced the world premiere of its Maybach-based coupe which will make a first public appearance next week in a specially constructed pavilion in the gardens of "La Réserve" Hotel, on the banks of Lake Geneva, at the same time than the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, arguably the biggest stage in the automotive world.
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Toronto 2011: Honda CR-Z and Accord Coupe get REMIX treatment
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Honda made a splash with REMIX variants of its CR-Z and Accord Coupe today at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. Developed in association with Performance Auto & Sound Magazine (PASMAG), the models showcase the tuning potential of these two Honda products.
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A glimpse at Lotus product customization with the Evora
Thursday, February 10, 2011
As is often traditional with automotive unveilings, Lotus decided to whet our appetites with two images of the Evora, to be revealed for the first time on March 1, 2011, at the Geneva Motor Show. According to Lotus, this is "merely the first toe in the water and a showcase of the potential future".
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Chrysler targets younger crowd with new 'S' variants
Monday, January 31, 2011
Chrysler will offer 'S' variants to attract younger customers, giving them the possibility to tune their 200s and 300s with a number of factory-approved parts and accessories, including blacked-out grilles, carbon fibre and red leather.
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Ford Custom Graphics expands to Mustang and F-150
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich.- A new website is making it easy, cost-effective and fun for Ford owners to turn their car or truck into a unique personalized ride with vinyl graphics that offer the look of a custom paint job at half the price.
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Mighty Mopar Machines Arrive in Moab
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC arrived with truckloads of head-turning, "Moparized" Jeep® and Ram Truck vehicles to showcase at the 44th annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah.
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Mopar releases sketches for 44th Annual Easter Jeep Safari
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Mopar® is getting ready for Moab. Chrysler Group LLC's fifth brand is preparing to reveal a truck-load of "Moparized" vehicles at the 44th annual Easter Jeep® Safari in Moab, Utah which takes place from March 27 through April 4.
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World's Most Luxurious Charity Bus
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Crewe: A former London Routemaster bus, which has been luxuriously restored by Bentley Motors, has today been handed over to the hospice St Luke's.
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More 'Moparized' Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Car and Ram Truck Vehicles Headed for SEMA
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Auburn Hills, Mich., Mopar continues to prep accessorized vehicles for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas next week. In addition to the brand's image vehicles that were announced earlier this month, finishing touches are being made to the company's lineup of "Moparized" Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge Car and Ram Truck vehicles.
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The RMR RM460: 500-Horsepower Genesis Coupe!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. - As the centerpiece of this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) fabricated a Genesis Coupe with the award-winning 4.6-liter Tau V8 powerplant to develop the RM460 Genesis Coupe. The mid-engine configuration and enhancements create a 500-horsepower street car worthy of taking on any track or road course.
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