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The Gelb-Schwarzer Renner is back, making its debut as a 2014 model at the Chicago Auto Show. For the uninitiated, the tag, which is German for “Yellow Black Racer” and often shortened to GSR, was attached to a special Volkswagen Beetle launched in 1972, which proved so popular it sold out in just two months. Only 3,500 were built, all for the German market, and just like the original, the new generation will also be limited to 3,500 units, though this time around it will be sold worldwide. The new model will be known as the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle GSR, and it will be the most...
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Volkswagen Debuts Limited Edition GTI Models In ChicagoA new Volkswagen GTI is expected to debut in 2014, but that doesn’t mean that the German automaker has forgotten about the current Mark VI GTI. Announced today are two limited-edition four-door GTI models designed to appeal to buyers looking to add a bit of exclusivity to their driving...
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2013 Subaru WRX And STI Special Editions Priced From $28,795Last year’s Subaru WRX and WRX STI Special Editions have just been priced, with the most affordable model only costing $500 more than the price of the standard model on which it's based. Pricing on the 2013 Subaru WRX Special Edition will set you back just $28,795, which is only $500 more...
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Lamborghini To Unveil Its Fastest Car Ever In Geneva: ReportWe already know Lamborghini is planning a special car for its 50th anniversary this year, and which is set to be unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show on March 5. Now, thanks to comments from Lamborghini design chief Filippo Prini, we also know that it will be the fastest model ever launched by...
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New 'Home Of Rolls-Royce' Bespoke Collection PreviewedRolls-Royce recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the launch of its latest Phantom, an occasion that also signified the start of the automaker’s tenure under BMW. For the start of production of the latest Phantom, Rolls-Royce also constructed a new state-of-the-art facility at its...
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One-Off Koenigsegg Agera X Up For SaleJamesList, your one stop shop for all things luxury, has an extremely rare Koenigsegg Agera X supercar up for sale. Only one Agera X was ever created, and it was the first Koenigsegg to feature a matte black exterior. The previous owner is alleged to be a shareholder of legendary Porsche tuner...
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Chrysler continues its ‘Imported From Detroit’ campaign with a new special edition 300 that celebrates the spirit of Motown.
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BMW Announces Limited Edition 1-Series, Confirms Detroit LineupThe BMW 1-Series Coupe and Convertibles, on sale since 2008, are about to enter their final model year, and to mark the occasion BMW is launching a pair of special edition models. The new special editions, dubbed the Limited Edition Lifestyle models, will be available in both coupe and convertible...
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2013 Dodge Charger AWD Sport AnnouncedJust weeks after announcing a new Dodge Charger Daytona for the 2013 model year, the brand is back with another new 2013 Dodge Charger model, this one of particular interest to buyers in snow belt states. The 2013 Dodge Charger AWD Sport promises to serve up a healthy dose of performance...
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Lamborghini CEO Confirms 50th Anniversary CarDuring August's Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann laid out some of his company's plans for its 50th anniversary taking place in 2013. The highlight of the plans was the Grande Giro Lamborghini, an epic 750-mile rally through Italy kicking off on May 7 of...
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The Building Of The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Venet: VideoEarlier this week Bugatti unveiled a new special edition Veyron based on its open-top Veyron Grand Sport model. The move was part of the automaker's celebration of Art Basel Miami Beach, which is on now and runs until December 9. The new special edition is the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Venet...
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BMW Celebrates DTM Win With Special-Edition M3 CoupeOnly 54 of these DTM Champion Edition M3 Coupes will be built.
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The original Ford Mustang was introduced in 1964 as a 1964 ½ model, making its public debut on April 17 at the New York World’s Fair. Back in the day, it was traditional for automakers to launch new cars in January, so the Mustang’s late appearance gave it the half-year model designation. Today, automakers release new cars as production allows, making it all but impossible to keep track of “current” model years. The half-year designator is a thing of the past, and Ford’s tribute “Anniversary” Mustangs have been released in 1999 (35th...
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2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition LaunchedIt was ten years ago that the first Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, a hardened version of the already tough Jeep Wrangler, made its debut. Named after one of America’s most demanding off-road trails, the vehicle featured Dana 44 axles, Rock-Trac four-wheel-drive, 16-inch alloys and diamond plate...
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2013 Dodge Charger Daytona Preview: 2012 Los Angeles Auto ShowWhile the original Dodge Charger Daytona, the winged terror of the 1970s, may have been a sales flop, today, there’s a lot of interest in original Daytonas (as well as the car’s Plymouth Superbird sibling). Dodge is well aware of this and is now celebrating the return of the legendary...
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Rolls-Royce Announces 'One Thousand And One Nights' Edition GhostRolls-Royce knows how to please customers within a given market segment. In the past year, it’s introduced a Year of the Dragon Phantom special edition for China, shown an Art Deco range of bespoke models at the Paris Auto Show and debuted its Aviator Collection Phantom Coupe at Pebble Beach...
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Porsche Will Mark 911’s 50th Anniversary With Special ModelNext year Porsche celebrates the 50th anniversary of its iconic 911, and to mark the occasion the sports car manufacturer is readying something special. It was at the 1963 Frankfurt Auto Show that the first 911 appeared, originally as a concept and with a 901 designation. After a quick name change...
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2013 Subaru WRX And STI Special Editions Put On Halloween Colors For SEMAIf you're a fan of all things modified and tuned up, then you're probably really enjoying the first day of SEMA's exploits. Add to the list these special-edition 2013 Subaru WRX and STI sedans, decked out in orange and black for Halloween--and going on sale in limited quantities soon. Just 200 of...
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BMW has launched a new Frozen Limited Edition of the 2013 M3 Coupe, and it wears a special Frozen pain finish in a range of colors, as well as getting the Competition Package and other goodies. Chevrolet's Camaro also gets a special appearance edition, in the form of the Hot Wheels Edition, a $6,995 package upgrade on any standard Camaro or Camaro Convertible--which can be ordered from your dealer. The car will make its debut at SEMA this week. And Lexus is also bringing a car to SEMA, but this time it's not just about looks: Lexus is adding a supercharger to the GS 350 F Sport. Yes, it...
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Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Can Be Yours: VideoThis is the first Hot Wheels car that will be sold as both a toy and a real car.
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2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition Models LaunchedFor 2013, BMW is launching 150 of its M3 Coupe Frozen special editions, in the choice of red, white or blue.
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Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 45th Anniversary Edition Track VideoWith only five examples in existence, this is probably the only way you’ll get to see the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 45th Anniversary race car in action. This latest video shows the car in its natural home, although we bet most owners won’t be tracking their examples. Why? Because the...
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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Rafale Debuts At Sao Paulo Auto ShowThe fastest and most powerful convertible in the world, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, has made its official South American debut on the eve of the 2012 Sao Paulo Auto Show in Brazil. And to mark its arrival, the people at Bugatti have decided to reveal a new special edition, which no...
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BMW Announces Special Edition X6 And 6-Series CoupeHot on the heels of the special edition Porsche Panamera we saw earlier today comes two special BMW models developed exclusively for the U.S. market. They are based on the 2013 X6 crossover and 2013 6-Series coupe and offer a host of luxurious extras at only minimal additional cost. Of course...
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