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25 April 2007 posted in Etc. 3 views
The Pagani Zonda of Wristwatches It seems you just can't make an exotic sportscar these days without offering a wristwatch to go with it. Bugatti's got one. Koenigsegg has two. McLaren and TAG Heuer are on their third. And Ferrari's ...
Tags: supercars, bugatti, exhaust pipes, carmaker, sportscar, namesake, zonda f, exclusivity, ploy, yellow gold, koenigsegg, pagani zonda, chronograph, tag heuer, wristwatch, adornment, craftshop, wristwatches, zonda s, clear case
19 April 2007 posted in Car Buying 7 views
Ford officially announces GT500 Red-Stripe package click above image to view high-res pics of the GT500 Red-Stripe package Last week we told you that Ford was getting ready to release yet another special Mustang trim package. Today they made the offic ...
Tags: leather seats, fenders, floormats, black leather, gas cap, emblems, dearborn, appearance package, car cover, exclusivity, lettering, mustang enthusiasts, ford shelby gt500, 2007 ford shelby gt500, 2007 ford shelby, group research, red stripe, carpeting, exterior badges, red stuff
17 April 2007 posted in Etc. 2 views
Sneaking Rich: Puma by Schedoni Order a new Ferrari, Maserati or Lamborghini and you'll have the option of ordering fitted Schedoni luggage. The hundred-year-old leathercrafters are based in Modena, the same city where the exotic su ...
Tags: motor trend, cockpit, driving shoes, gran turismo, exclusivity, limited quantities, riff, leathers, scuderia, initials, exotic supercars, puzzle kit, raikonnen, leathercrafters, exorbitant amounts, leather golf bags, italian secret service, bullet proof, briefcases, purses
5 March 2007 posted in Tech 6 views
Ferrari product push continues with Meridian F80 home entertainment center For many, owning a Ferrari is the pinnacle of life. From the exotic lines to the prodigious power, Ferrari is at the very top of the automotive food chain. But alas, exclusivity has a price. The only ...
Tags: ferrari, shape, love, cell phones, dvd player, living room, exclusivity, food chain, watts, pinnacle, prodigious power, ferrari logo, meridian f80, home entertainment center, home entertainment system, snow globe, laptop computers, travelers
23 February 2007 posted in Car Buying 4 views
Mark the date: 2008 Porsche Cayenne hits dealers this Saturday Click image for gallery of 72 wallpaper-sized imagesThe 2008 Porsche Cayenne will be at dealerships this Saturday, February 24th, awaiting new owners with wallets big enough to tame the German sports ...
Tags: headlights, second generation, base model, sport utility, car maker, porsche cayenne, german sports, exclusivity, fuel consumption, air intake, cayenne s, intakes, gasoline direct injection, gelding, thoroughbreds, porsche gallery, equestrians, terrain cayenne, european numbers, soft face
23 February 2007 posted in Car Buying 4 views
Mark the date: 2008 Porsche Cayenne hits Euro dealers this Saturday Click image for gallery of 72 wallpaper-sized imagesThe 2008 Porsche Cayenne will be at dealerships this Saturday, February 24th, awaiting new owners with wallets big enough to tame the German sports ...
Tags: sports car, porsche, headlights, second generation, base model, sport utility, car maker, porsche cayenne, german sports, air intakes, exclusivity, wallets, cayenne s, gelding, thoroughbreds, porsche gallery, equestrians, terrain cayenne, european numbers, soft face
18 February 2007 posted in Marketing/Advertising 8 views
Rolls Royce and Grey Goose mix up a special cocktail Is that a Grey Goose flying into a Silver Cloud? Not far off, actually. In a bit of brand synergy we can really get behind, Grey Goose, the veritable Rolls Royce of vodkas, has teamed up with Rolls Ro ...
Tags: wheelbase, limos, exclusivity, undisputed leader, chauffeurs, french racing, public awareness campaign, best tasting vodka, grey goose, national charity, luxury experience, promotion centers, responsible drinking, rolls royces, joint marketing, profile events, vodkas, charitable causes, silver cloud, social responsibility
14 December 2006 posted in Japan 3 views
Mitsubishi releases jeans-themed Click to enlargeThe Japanese automakers are the kings when it comes to putting together special limited-edition, limited-availability models for their home market. More often than not, these editions ...
Tags: models, mitsubishi, limited edition, japan, jdm, interior color, exclusivity, exterior colors, japanese automakers, denim, yen, rump, accessory pack, okayama prefecture, blue jeans
14 December 2006 posted in Garage 6 views
In the Autoblog Garage: 2007 Lincoln Mark LT Its first attempt at a luxury truck failed miserably with the Blackwood, but Lincoln is making a much better effort with the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT. Though outselling its only real competition, the Cadi ...
Tags: onlookers, sticker price, cadillac escalade, pickup truck, lincoln mark lt, entertainment system, base price, luxury truck, blackwood, exclusivity, delivery charges, cadillac escalade ext, foot bed, escalade ext, clearcoat paint, bed extender, rural area, 2007 lincoln mark lt, polo club, bed rails
11 December 2006 posted in Concept Cars 2 views
Mercedes four-door drop-top to debut in Detroit We've been reporting on rumors of Mercedes' plan to lop the roof off an S-class and fit it with a ragtop for too long. Finally, it's been confirmed that M-B will be dropping the top of its four-door c ...
Tags: mercedes, detroit auto show, debut, merc, gas guzzler tax, automotive news, exclusivity, cabrio, s600, ragtop, req
29 November 2006 posted in Auction Action 7 views
Another Ferrari FXX on eBay When Ferrari sold 29 FXXs last year, only very special fans of the prancing horse were invited to buy. After writing $1.8 million checks, each of those FXX owners were treated like Ferrari factory tes ...
Tags: ferrari, ebay, supercar, clue, odometer, car lover, mechanics, track time, vin, test track, exclusivity, prancing horse, odometer reading, ferrari fxx, test drivers, tip source, bargain basement price, kilometers, factory test, shrewd investor
27 October 2006 posted in Marketing/Advertising 5 views
Semi-Exclusive Cadillac ad: XLR-V's a Punkrocker, who knew? The Jalop among us managed to get their hands on an exclusive new Cadillac ad that's set to debut this weekend. They got the exclusive through undisclosed covert means, so we're calling this post a se ...
Tags: cadillac, mtv, cadillacs, memory lane, caddies, new cadillac, twenty years, exclusivity, boys and girls, morphing, hotness, twentieth century, punkrocker, jump cuts, humble beginning, teddybears, punk rocker, trip down, video editing, iggy pop
3 October 2006 posted in Japan 7 views
Mitsuoka Orochi specs, pricing announced Japanese automaker Mitsuoka has revealed the production version of it's unique-looking mid-engined Orochi sports car, along with the car's production plans, pricing, and specifications. The Orochi, na ...
Tags: sports car, horsepower, powertrain, supercar, camry, japanese automaker, concept car, highlander, big time, camry solara, 3l, exclusivity, mitsuoka orochi, performance credentials, japanese folklore, track numbers, time track, superstar status, tech specs, serpent
22 September 2006 posted in Car Buying 5 views
Bentley hits the 10,000 mark The resurgence of Bentley Motors under the Volkswagen Group is nothing short of astonishing. In 2003, the storied marque sold 995 cars. This year, they are set to hit the 10,000 mark. Think about that ...
Tags: volkswagen, cars, bentley, marque, premium brand, mystique, acquisition, pace, exclusivity, mechanicals, volkswagen group, resurgence, prestige, bentley motors, traditions
17 September 2006 posted in Plants/Manufacturing 2 views
Exclusivity has its price: Mosler's custom cockpits Moslers are racing cars for the road in the truest sense, and until now, the cockpits of these exclusive lightweight American supercars reflected that. Early road-going Moslers had interiors that were ...
Tags: supercars, production car, carmaker, corvette, mold, custom interior, counterparts, ergonomics, chunk, custom dash, exclusivity, individuality, racing cars, carbon fiber wheels, center consoles, sports car market, custom cockpits, custom dashboards, giant leap, exact specification
15 September 2006 posted in SUVs 4 views
Rarefied Air: Saab intros 9-7X Altitude Edition Saab announced a limited-edition of its 9-7X SUV today that it's calling the Altitude. By "limited," we're not kidding, as only 500 will be produced for model year 2007. The Altitude package includes ...
Tags: carbon fiber, light years, trailblazer, 7x, destination charge, alloys, polished wheels, mile warranty, exclusivity, stiff competition, metallic paint, suv segment, corporate cousin, rear seat entertainment system, seat entertainment, intros, step bars, side steps, 2i, altitude
6 September 2006 posted in Japan 24 views
Just for Japan: Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 AMG Sports Edition In Japan, where limited-edition special models seemingly outnumber the "regular" versions of the cars they're based on, Mercedes has just announced the availability of the CLS 350 AMG Sports Edition. ...
Tags: steering wheel, mercedes benz, paddle shifters, leeway, price of admission, tinted glass, fascia, japanese buyers, exclusivity, drive configuration, left hand drive, power upgrades, mercedes benz cls, additional photos, sl 55 amg, obsidian, skirts, power glass sunroof, mercedes benz cls 350, nappa leather
5 September 2006 posted in Euro 9 views
Fisker poised to launch new vehicle Few modern designers have produced such unbridled automotive splendor than Henrik Fisker. Although his most recognizable creations are sitting in Aston Martin showrooms, Fisker decided to take a play ...
Tags: showrooms, aston martin, price of admission, merc, bmw 6 series, new vehicles, henrik fisker, pistonheads, production numbers, exclusivity, coachbuilders, body modifications, tramonto, fisker latigo cs, volume model, 300k, engine tweaks, custom coach, coach line, impressive body
4 July 2006 posted in Car Buying 5 views
Aston Martin makes a profit! For the first time in forty years (!), Aston Martin has booked a profit, although theFord Premier Automotive Group to which it belongs lost about $100 million in 2005.Chief executive Dr. Ulrich Bez (s ...
Tags: porsche, england, aston martin, understatement, 100 million, attributes, marque, millionaires, exclusivity, chief executive, martins, boom, forty years, premier automotive group, dr ulrich, market niche, executive dr
7 June 2006 posted in Safety 5 views
LaneFX blind spot exposure system lets you see your sides - UPDATED Blind spot detection systems that warn drivers when a vehicle is playing hide-and-seek in your blindspot using visual and audible alerts have already debuted on production vehicles. Volvo's got such a ...
Tags: volvo, turn signal, third party, exclusivity, production vehicles, side mirror, blind spot, oems, new s80, blindspot, power mirror, exposure system, lanefx, spot detection