Post Tagged "Autos"
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Hispano-Suiza's most antique sports car Type Alfonso XIII goes on sale
Apart from wine and whiskey, there are some things in this world which seem to be gaining on novelty value, like cars for that matter. Though there are exceptions like the 1963 Ferrari GTO which commanded a $32million price bid at a recent auction, the likes of a far more toned down 1913 King Alfonso XIII seems to be in demand as well. One of the few vehicles in history named after a king, it also is one of the rarest cars in world as only 4 such unique examples were ever created. It is perhaps the most important reasons, why this car is being stated to command anything between $750,000 and $1 million at the upcoming Amelia Island auction.
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Moller International unveils new set of lightweight skycars
With city roads getting more congested by the day and space for each human becoming more scare by the minute, the next method for commuting even for daily chores might be airways. Since commercial flights might not be possible in this segment, Moller International has built a set of 2 new skycars, which are lightweight in design, and would be the future of everyday commuting in cities. Apart from that, these skycars might not even need the users to undergo the stringent pilot license tests, and would perfectly make do with Sport Pilot license instead.
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Tesla Motors Model X brings in a new chapter of eco-friendly luxury autos
Ever since Tesla Motors had released news of the launch of their luxury sedans, all eyes from the auto world was on the company, to produce something that perhaps most would like to have. The answer to that is the latest Model X MUV instead, which derives its power from an eco-friendly electric power based engine. For those wondering that the vehicle would compromise on its tech features and luxury amenities, might want to think again as most of the features would match and rather exceed those with conventional engines. Designing features like the aerodynamic body, and the ‘Falcon wing’ rear doors, the Model X brings in an eco-friendly answer to every high earning suburban family.
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VW Transporter campervan gets an electrically extendable rear pod with DoubleBack
Welsh company Overlander Motorhomes brings forth a revolutionary design, the DoubleBack, a sliding pod that extends the interior space of the Volkswagen T5 Transporter van, and practically doubles its size. The add-on seems as a logical compliment to ‘pop tops’ offered by Volkswagen on its camper vans, some 30 years ago. Since then, installing interior height-extenders have been a common practice among camper van enthusiasts, including VW Westfalia camper van and Mercedes Viano Marco Polo.
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Aston Martin Dragon88 cars celebrates year of the Dragon
Aston Martin has come up with its Dragon 88 model in China, in order to commemorate Year of the Dragon, a symbol of power, good fortune and prosperity, whereas Rolls Royce has already paid its tribute to this Chinese mythical animal. Vibrant, rich and traditional Chinese art and history will be represented with Dragon 88’s colors, and with its headrest embroidery designed with the inspiration from Beijing’s famous Nine-Dragon Wall in Beihai Park, based on the left-most dragon on the Beihai wall.
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Most expensive classic cars for sale at the Retromobile, Paris
The classic cars are back on the auction block yet again. The Retromobile event by Artcurial, held in Paris earlier this month, showed that the vintage cars are still in demand, as auto lovers from around the world are keenly interested to splurge on them as investment options as well as for personal use. Since these vintage autos get even rarer by the day, the novelty value seems to be on the rise, and the enigma of the y gone era sticks by these cars to make them precious to fans and collectors alike. Of the few classics that were on display at the Retromobile event in Paris, there were 3 of them which perhaps grabbed the most eye balls:
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Morgan Cars to launch 3 new models at the Geneva Motor Show
Morgan Motor Company, which gave us special edition creations with their signature streak of vintage styling like the 75th anniversary car, and also the iconic Superdry 3 –wheeler, will begin this year with the launch of 3 cars for the upcoming Geneva Motor Show on March 7, 2012. Named Aero Coupe, Roadster 3.7 liter, and the Morgan Plus 8, these 3 cars will feature all the automotive styling that was a part of the yesteryear coupes, but will have the advanced engineering seen in today’s high-end cars. In short, these cars are a perfect blend of old world charm, presented on a modern day platform.
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Ferrari begins the year with the new F2012 Formula 1 single seater race car
Ferrari has finally bought on what it is best known for; racing cars for Formula 1. This time, it’s the F2012 racing car, which will make it to the circuit by carrying forward the legacy of the Scuderia Ferrari brand, and also some major design changes on the chassis, and internal reconstruction. Some of the new additions that fans will get to see this year are the car’s front height, positioning of the exhaust pipe, mapping of the electric engine management system, and some aerodynamic tweaking to the chassis, which shall take Ferrari F2012 single-seater to the top most position in upcoming World Championship race this year.
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Limited Edition 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder costs $210,000
A hand-built treasured gem and an enthusiast’s dream performance car, limited edition Audi R8 GT Spyder is now available around the world with only 333 copies, and 50 bound for sale only in United States. The individual vehicle number displayed on the gear shift distinguishes each of the 333 cars, and makes it even more exclusive.
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MAcarbon offers to give a carbon fiber makeover for far less than Ferrari's personalization program
Ferrari is the result of an uncompromising design approach, integrating aerodynamics requirements and iconic style, and it gets even more stylish if it gets decorated with silver metal, carbon fiber. Never mind, if your Ferrari didn’t come out of the factory with carbon, MAcarbon is there to customize it with carbon fiber, complementing the aggressive interiors and exterior of your Ferrari 458. MAcarbon offers to give a carbon fiber makeover for far less than Ferrari’s personalization program, which costs over $20,000. MAcarbon’s CF makeover package kit comprises of the dash strip, dash vents, Start Button panel, and the center console F1 panel.
