Most Extravagant Car

From a foot-long sterling silver Bentley replica that costs more than some luxury cars to a $13,300 Audi pedal car for the kids, there's a car-related gift even for those who have everything.




Take, for example, Bentley's $55,000 Blower Model, a foot-long replica of a 1920s-era Bentley painstakingly rendered from sterling silver. Sure, springing for $395 Bentley cuff links would have been impressive, but let's face it, they aren't available in a limited edition of 10 like the Blower Model, and nor do they take 20 weeks for delivery. So get your order in now for next year. It's the kind of gift that says, "I could have bought you a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, but they're simply too common."


Bentley fans aren't the only ones who can be spoiled. Aston Martin devotees who consider the sexy British cars to be art will appreciate a photograph of their favorite model juxtaposed with work by Anselm Kiefer, Jean Nouvel, or Tony Cragg, among other noted artists. Pricing for a framed print of any of the pieces comes in at just under $7,000.

Hummer HX Concept

TheThree new GM designers - David Rojas, Min Young Kang and Robert Jablonski, were given the opportunity by the American carmaker to create a concept vehicle for the Hummer brand that will debut at the 2008 Detroit Show in January. According to GM’s press release, the E-85 FlexFuel capable HUMMER HX “embodies the off road spirit of HUMMER in a fully customizable package”.

Among other features, the HX gets a pair of removable roof panels above the driver and front passenger and a modular, removable rear roof assembly enabling a quick conversion from closed vehicle to open vehicle SUT
In its final concept form, the E-85 FlexFuel capable HUMMER HX embodies the off road spirit of HUMMER in a fully customizable package. The HX offers an open-air driving experience via a pair of removable roof panels above the driver and front passenger and a modular, removable rear roof assembly enabling a quick conversion from closed vehicle to open vehicle SUT. It also features a slant back assembly with removable doors and fender flairs.

“Working as a team, you realize it’s more than one person influencing the vehicle,” said Rojas. “You can see the inspiration from each of our designs in the final concept vehicle. We’re all proud to have the chance to see our sketches become reality.”

Ferrari’s Dino

Ferrari’s Dino

Despite being conceived more than two years ago, the whole project only got the green light in September, and is scheduled to be unveiled at a major motor show in 2009.

It's the supercar scoop of the year! Auto Express has had exclusive access to insider details and can now reveal all the details of the Italian legend’s most important new model of the decade. Yes, the Dino is back!


Taking the latter part of its name from Enzo Ferrari’s son, our contacts are confident that the eventual title will be ‘420 Dino’, with the number referring to the V8 engine’s size.

Back in Italy, one fierce debate is still raging between Ferrari, Pininfarina – the car’s designer – and Ferrari’s owner, Fiat. While all indicators still lean toward the Dino being a coupé-cabriolet with a folding hard-top, some bosses would prefer to launch the entry-level model as a berlinetta hard-top GTB first, followed soon after by a targa GTS.

This would follow the trend set by the 246 Dino GT and GTS from 1968 and 1971, and the 308 GTB and GTS from 1975 and 1977.

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Review of 2008 Cadillac CTS

Review of 2008 Cadillac CTS
It starts off with freshened exterior styling that seems less "scientific" and more "artistic." Overall body dimensions are similar to the original CTS, but there are an additional 2 inches of track width to give the sedan a more powerful stance. This impression of substance is highlighted by aggressively styled fender flares and a new grille that takes cues from the Cadillac Sixteen concept car.



Inside, the entry-level Cadillac's cabin is constructed of higher-quality materials. Buyers have a choice of attractive carbon-fiber or real wood accents, and these frame an aluminum-trimmed center stack and console. Bright metallic accents also stylishly adorn the gauges, primary controls and dash vents. It's a classy look that avoids looking busy and overdone. Backseat passengers enjoy more than an inch of additional rear legroom, thanks to slimmer front seats.


If the passengers in the 2008 Cadillac CTS are happier, the driver will border on giddy, owing to the extensively retuned suspension and new powertrains. Cadillac chassis engineers spent a great deal of development time on Germany's famed Nürburgring road course, and it shows on even the well-controlled standard setup. Two additional sport suspension choices further dial up the fun.

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2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 2dr Cpe

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All new 2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti specifications include engine specs, transmission, drivetrain, bodystyle, color choices, standard features and options, and more. These vehicle specs will arm you with the knowledge you will need to shop for or compare cars.
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* City 10/hwy 17 (5.7L engine/6-speed sequential manual trans)
* City 11/hwy 17 (5.7L engine/6-speed manual trans)

Exterior

* Auto headlamps w/washers
* Front/rear fog lights
* Light tinted windows
* Pwr heated mirrors w/tilt-down feature
* Rain-sensing wipers
* Rear lip spoiler
* Rear window defogger

Interior

* Alloy trim on gear knob
* Aluminum gear shift knob
* Aluminum instrument panel insert
* AM/FM stereo w/CD-inc: trunk mounted 6-disk CD-changer, amplifier, (9) speakers
* Automatic two-zone climate control
* Aux pwr outlet
* Cigar lighter w/ashtray
* Driver/passenger door pocket bins
* Floor console
* Front leather 8-way pwr bucket seats w/memory, adjustable head restraints
* Front/rear center armrest
* Front/rear floor mats
* Full leather headliner
* Ignition immobilizer
* In-dash clock
* Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, oil pressure, engine temp, trip odometer, ambient temp gauge, low tire pressure warning
* Leather trim on doors & dashboard
* Leather-trimmed pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel
* Lighting-inc: delayed/fade courtesy lights, reading lights, cargo area light
* Lighting-inc: dome light, front reading lights, cargo light
* Passenger-side visor vanity mirror
* Pwr locks
* Pwr remote trunk/hatch release
* Pwr windows w/driver one-touch down
* Rear bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints
* Rear window defogger
* Remote keyless entry
* Security system
* Trip computer
* Window grid antenna

Mechanical

* 18" front/19" rear alloy wheels
* 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
* 5.7L DOHC MPFI 48-valve V12 engine
* 6-Speed manual transmission
* Auto leveling rear suspension
* Electronic stability control
* Front/rear stabilizer bar
* Front/rear vented disc brakes
* Independent front/rear wishbone suspension w/coil springs
* Limited-slip rear differential
* P245/45ZR18 front tires
* P285/40ZR19 rear tires
* Pwr rack-&-pinion steering
* Rear wheel drive
* Traction control

Note

* **STANDARDS ARE PRELIMINARY**



Safety

* 3-point seat belts w/pretensioners
* 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
* Driver & front passenger front airbags
* Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags
* Electronic traction control
* Side-impact beams