Category: Automotive
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i3 and i8 concept vehicles based on carbon fiber revealed by BMW
German luxury carmaker BMW presented two electric models, signalling its arrival to a segment that is key to the industry’s fortunes. The all-electric i3 is aimed at the urban car market and should hit dealerships in 2012. The hybrid i8 is due for delivery in 2014 and is more geared towards high-performance auto enthusiasts. “This…
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AlfaRomeo’s Raptor skateboard
Raptor concept board was born as the result of collaboration between the designer Andrea Mangano and the Italian car manufacturer AlfaRomeo. The initial instruction was to design a sport accessory that reflects the strong characteristics of a modern lifestyle of “Alfista”. After a thorough research on various extreme sports, Andrea Mangano chose to design a…
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Automotive Fashion: BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo by Trussardi
BMW Italy teams up with Trussardi for special edition 5 Series Gran Turismo Typically when a fashion house and an automaker team up on a collaborative effort, the result comes in the form of a premium hatchback. The Fiat 500 by Gucci unveiled in Geneva serves as one example, the Diesel edition that preceded it,…
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Anti-Grenade A8 L Security Vehicle – a battle-ready high-end sedan from Audi
Audi is introducing a new, exclusive model – the A8 L Security. The long-wheelbase high-security version of the A8 meets the strictest guidelines in force for civilian vehicles, with a host of special security features available in addition to its heavy armoring. At sales launch Audi will offer the W12 engine, with another unit to…
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Zapico Custom Carbon Fiber with Mansory tuning
MANSORY Zapico custom bike It’s not only for four-wheeled luxury vehicles that the top-quality range from high-end manufacturer Mansoryhas received awards; its genuine custom bike is famous too. This is shown most impressively by the Mansory bike Zapico, developed in collaboration with bike customiser Thomas M. George. The hand of company boss Kourosh Mansory is…