special editions
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Expensive accessories, unique colors and premium materials - whether it's fashion or automotive, the formula for luxury is the same. The latest collaboration between the two fields comes from Hyundai and Prada, with the unveiling of the Hyundai Genesis Prada in Seoul yesterday. Prada's treatment of the Hyundai Genesis Sedan lends a healthy dose of credibility to the Korean carmaker's bid to be recognized as a legitimate luxury brand as well. With its 20in alloy wheels, special saffiano leather and prada-designed body work, the Genesis Prada is more than just an upholstery job. A unique shade...
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Jeep unveils three-pack of Rocky Mountain Edition modelsAdding value to a vehicle intended for dual-duty city and offroad use isn't a hard thing to do. Doing it in this economy, and actually selling vehicles, is another. Chrysler is hoping it's hit the right balance with the new Rocky Mountain Edition Jeeps, released today. The packages combine a set of...
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'Ice White' C70: Volvo unveils a new special editionWith the Geneva Motor Show just past it seems like the market experiencing a glut of special-edition cars at the moment, but Volvo has decided to add another to heap: the UK-market Ice White C70. The unique trim and appearance package for the hardtop coupe-convertible promises 'aspirational' looks...
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Centurion special edition Quattroporte honors AmEx Black cardholdersTimes are tough, and even some of the wealthy may be making more-than-normal use of their ultra-exclusive credit cards such as American Express' Centurion Card, commonly known as the Black Card. But that membership entitles cardholders to special benefits, one of which was admission to the...
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Smart unveils Edition Limited Three ForTwoNo one anticipated the smashing success the Smart ForTwo would have in the U.S., despite its warm reception in Europe, making the car one of parent company Daimler's biggest hits, at least in terms of popular opinion. Even the aftermarket has taken after the ForTwo with gusto. Now Smart is...
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Alfa Romeo Mi.To RIAR limited editionThe Registro Italiano Alfa Romeo (RIAR) is a 1,000-member-strong organization of Alfa Romeo fans and collectors. Celebrating its 46th anniversary this year, the RIAR has released a special-edition Alfa Romeo Mi.To hatchback. Styled in a monotone gunmetal grey that lends an air of stealth to the...
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The four-door coupe segment is rapidly growing, but the modern progenitor of the niche, Mercedes-Benz's CLS, is still powering along. Today the company released an all-new special edition of the CLS dubbed the Grand Edition. Mercedes' obsession with tying cars to fashion finds another outlet in the CLS Grand Edition. Presented by Mercedes model and brand representative Julia Stegner to help cement the car's tie-in to the accessory-rich world of design and style, the CLS Grand Edition is mechanically unchanged from the standard edition, instead relying on styling and materials to differentiate...
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Saab 9-3 Special Edition commemorates 25 years of convertiblesGeneral Motors' withdrawal from press activities at the Los Angeles Auto Show made waves yesterday, but it turns out the General won't be completely without new models out west. In addition to the production Volt and two-mode hybrids on display, Saab is planning a Special Edition 9-3 Convertible to...
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Mercedes releases two special-edition ML63 AMG SUVsIn a sort of counter-stroke to the modified vehicle extravaganza that is the SEMA show, Mercedes has announced two special editions of its ML63 AMG SUV. The 10th Anniversary model celebrates 10 years of AMG SUVs, while the Performance Studio edition exhibits what the in-house AMG customizers at the...
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Sam's Club offering single chance at $100,000 electric sports carRetailers like Nieman Marcus are well-known for offering special editions of vehicles around the holidays, and just last Friday Bloomingdale's announced they would be offering a special edition Infiniti G37 Convertible. Now Wal-Mart's bulk-package store Sam's Club is getting in on the act, offering...
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Lamborghini may launch special edition model to mark 45th anniversaryTomorrow will mark the 45th anniversary of Lamborghini's first foray into the automotive world, the 350GTV. Speculation over exactly how the company will celebrate the occasion has led to talk of a possible special edition Murcielago - perhaps even the long-rumored SV. Just last week a test mule...
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Subaru launches 20th Anniversary edition of the Impreza WRX STIIt's hard to believe the Subaru Impreza WRX STI has been around in some form or another for 20 years already, but a special edition commemorating that fact was released today in Japan. Limited to just 300 units, the car will feature a range of upgrades above and beyond the standard STI along with...
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Niche German sports car manufacturer, Wiesmann. is celebrating its 20th birthday this year, and to mark the anniversary the Dülmen based manufacturer is releasing special '20th Anniversary Editions' of it's MF3 two-seater roadster, the MF4 closed-top Grand Tourer and the M5-powered MF5, which Wiesmann released several months ago. The special editions will be in restricted runs, with just 30 examples allotted for the MF3 roadster and 20 for the MF4 and MF5 each. The cars are expected to be highly sought after thanks to their unique finishes, special features and exclusive accessories...
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Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster Versace EditionLamborghini has once again teamed up with Italian fashion house Versace to create a special edition package for its Murcielago LP 640 Roadster plus a range of new accessories. Versace’s designers teamed up with Lamborghini’s Centro Stile and specialists from the Ad Personam...
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Chevrolet Corvette '427 Limited Edition Z06’Chevrolet today unveiled the Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06, a limited-production model that pays homage to the big-block Stingray models of the mid-1960s and comes in a unique crystal red exterior paint scheme. The ‘427’ designation refers to the cubic-inch displacement of the...
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Porsche Boxster RS 60 SpyderPorsche has revealed a new version of its mid-engined Boxster roadster ahead of the car’s world debut at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy next week. The new car is labeled the Boxster RS 60 Spyder and takes its inspiration from the classic open-top Porsche race cars of the 1960s—the...
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Aston Martin Shows V8 Vantage N400 And DB9 LMAston Martin previously announced that it would unveil two new special edition models in addition to its all-new DBS at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. We now have official details on the two new models, one based on the V8 Vantage and the other is another DB9 variant. First up is the new V8...
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VW Launches The Golf GTI Edition 30It’s hard to believe, but the famous GTI hot hatch has made it into 30 years of production after the release of the original 1976 version. To mark the occasion, Volkswagen has released a production version of the GTI Edition 30 concept car that was unveiled several months ago. Sticking to the...
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Up for sale is this rare Pagani Zonda, which is the only one of its kind in the world. As far as supercars go, the Pagani Zonda Monza edition is about as rare as they get. Debuting back at the 2004 Paris Motor Show, the Zonda C12 S Monza is a full ready-to-race version of the already hard-edged Zonda. Some of the modifications include a dry-sumped V-12 rated at 600 horsepower, a full carbon fiber body, plus a free-flow exhaust system. Driving dynamics is improved with a stiffer suspension and huge Brembo brakes. You can get the Monza into your garage if you’ve got a spare $1.2 million...