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Citroen DS3 by Orla Kiely
Besides the special edition DS3 Racing, the French manufacturer is now offering a new distinctive version based on their popular hatch, this time created by globally renowned designer, Orla Kiely.
The Citroen DS3 by Orla Kiely will be available with four body colours and four different roof designs, among which customers will find Orla’s signature stem or acorn patterns. The Citroen DS3 by Orla Kiely also comes with coloured mirror casings, stem print rear window graphics and black or white 17 inch alloys.
Honda Civic Ti Limited Edition
The Japanese car maker is introducing the Honda Civic Ti, a limited edition model which combined ‘race-car looks’ with high-spec interior equipment, and which is based on the 1.4 and 1.8 i-VTEC SE.
According to the company, the Honda Civic Ti has been inspired by their Racing British Touring Car challenger, so it features 17 inch ‘Pro Race’ matt black wheels, redesigned front and rear spoilers, new side sills, and a rear body skirt, plus the exclusive Premium White Pearl body paint.
Rinspeed BamBoo Concept photos and details
Complete details are real photos with the Rinspeed BamBoo Concept, which will premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March, have been released by the Swiss automobile manufacturer and tuner.
Designed by New York pop artist James Rizzi, the Rinspeed BamBoo Concept represents a ‘taste of summer’ and a ‘taste of beach and sand’, with an overall aspect reminiscent of the 70s, but packed with clever innovations like a communication display replacing the radiator grille, an inflatable roof that serves as a beach blanket, inflatable rear seats, a breadbox dashboard, a docking station for the seven-inch HTC tablet PC ‘Flyer’, a 7-speaker audio system from JBL and more.
Je Design Seat Exeo ST
Tuners at Je Design have directed their skills towards the Seat Exeo ST in order to turn an estate into a sports car, without sacrificing interior comfort.
The exterior has received a series a aerodynamic components which also add individuality to the Je Design Seat Exeo ST, and these include a redesigned front bumper, side skirts, a carbon look diffuser, and a rear roof spoiler.
Video: Lexus LFA Supercar Meets Dutch Supermodel
If you think that keeping a supercar like the Lexus LFA under control while doing donuts is not such a hard task for the average driver, then adding a supermodel like Rianne Ten Haken in the middle will certainly create a challenge for the guy inside the V10 powered coupe.
The latest issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit will feature just that, but to make things safe for miss Ten Haken, the average driver in the Lexus LFA was replaced with Rhys Millen who performed a series of high-speed donuts in order to create “imagery for the sizzling four-page spread”.
De Tomaso SLC video
You might have heard the news about the Italian company De Tomaso planning to re-launch itself at this year’s Geneva Motor Show by introducing the SLC, a luxury crossover which will go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2011.
If you want to see what the De Tomaso SLC looks like before heading to Switzerland in March, then we have a video with the BMW 5 Series GT looking crossover which was taken during a presentation in Rome.
speedART TITAN EVO XL 600 Porsche Cayenne
speedART has launched a new upgrade package, this time for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo, which is called TITAN EVO XL 600 and which will be seen at the tuner’s stand in Switzerland, at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
The speedART TITAN EVO XL 600 Porsche Cayenne body kit includes a front chin spoiler, a rear diffuser, a roof spoiler and wider fender flares, plus the German SUV is now sitting on massive 23 inch CTS-FORGED alloys fitted with 315/25 ZR23 tyres.
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
The German automaker has published full details with their upcoming Porsche Panamera S Hybrid, a market leading GT in terms of hybrid performance, which will be unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
The Porsche Panamera S Hybrid features the same system as the Cayenne S Hybrid, meaning a 3.0-litre supercharged V6 developing 333 HP (245 kW) backed by a 47 HP (34 kW) electric motor.
Video: McLaren MP4 12C vs Ferrari 458 Italia vs Porsche 911 Turbo
There is a lot of hype surrounding the McLaren MP4 12C lately, as the British sportscar was fully unveiled yesterday, with complete performance figures being released, and with Jenson Button offering rides around the track to member of the press.
In case you missed our previous post from yesterday here are the McLaren MP4 12C specs : engine – 3.8-litre 90 degrees V8, power – 600 PS (441 kW) and 600 Nm of torque, acceleration – 0 to 62 mph in 3.3 seconds, top speed – 205 mph (330 Km/h).
Pagani Huayra heading to US
The Italian supercar maker has announced their entrance to the US market today, with the company scheduled to start selling the new Pagani Huayra through a certified dealer network starting from 2011.
The Pagani Huayra is a ‘high-styled’ twin-turbo V12 AMG powered sportscar which weights only 1,350 Kg (below 3,000 lbs), and is able to generate 700 HP and 1000 Nm of torque.