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Your wallet will definitely go lighter if you are a dedicated collector and if you happend to stop by Shelby’s to have a dekko at the new CSX 9000 Daytona Cobra Coupe MKII. But we are told that this roadster at $89K is far cheaper than the other six original Daytona Coupes which are expected to bring in $7million at an auction to be held at the end of this month. Please understand that this modernized version of the legendary Coupe can never be the actual car it tries to imitate but it undeniably has it own identity of a cool, sporty car. The car also gets the CSX 9000 series chassis number and place in the esteemed Shelby World Registry. The performance is good too. It includes improved cooling, modified air intakes behind the rear windows and an improved suspension to give you an extra smooth ride. The touch of the modern is evident with the larger interior, exterior door handles and power windows. So far, Shelby has thought of manufacturing only two of thes...

What better way for Ferrari to celebrate it's 16th Formula One Constructors Championship win, but to launch the open top version of the F430 Scuderia this week. The much-awaited hot wheels, the Scuderia Spider 16M has the same features as the lightweight Scuderia coupe like the 510 hp 4.3L V8 and the 6-speed F1 paddle shift gearbox. According to Ferrar i, Scuderia Spider is apparently the fastest open top model to be ever tested by them around the Fiorano test track. And the best part is that Scuderia is 176 lbs lighter than a standard F430 spider at 2954 lbs dry. That is believed to be very good to support a sprint of 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a terminal velocity of 195.7 mph. Ferrari is presenting this wonder car as a limited series model, as only 499 SCuderia Spders will be built. You can look forward to enjoying a carbon fiber shell around the roll bar, number plaque on the sah and the ultra cool interior trim packages. The car is priced at a h...

One of the most highly revered British luxury marque, Land Rover has now teamed up with the iconic fashion diva, Victoria Beckham to bring about the all new Range Rover Evoque ‘baby’ Limited Edition SUV. This expensive luxury SUV has been unveiled in Beijing, China, on the eve of one of the biggest auto shows  of the year the 2012 Beijing Auto Show. The upcoming auto show is to serve as a platform for numerous luxury cars brands across the globe such as the likes of Rolls Royce, Ferrari, Lamborghini etc. who are flocking the Chinese markets in an attempt to woo the increasingly wealthy community of the Chinese rich and the affluent. The introduction of the all new limited edition Range Rover Evoque was conducted at a gala event at the upscale Cafa Art Museum, which witnessed the attendance of several high profile guests, such as the likes of Sebastian Wood , British Ambassador to China, Simon Fuller etc. The Range Rover Evoque ‘baby’ limited edition carries the si...

Super car brand Audi has been a winner all the way with its poweful S5 Sportback, sexy R8 Spyder, stylish A3 1.2 TSI and the glamorous A4 3.0 TDI. But as they say, sometimes even more is less. Perhaps, that is the reason why the carmaker has launched a new R8 5.2 FSI v10 Coupe version in a blindingly shiny chrome finish. Yes, it is just the sorts to be found zipping by the mall in Dubai for what we know a car like this isn’t a common site in any other part of the world expect for Japan, where practically anything is possible as far as technology and fashion go. The new Audi R8 5.2 FSI V10 Coupe might look all flashy but it is high- quality chrome covering the car exterior all over. The rims ahd grills have been kept black for a smart contrasting definition. So far Audi has not released any official information on the same but let us at least for warn you lovers of anything shiny, start collectin money because this roadster isn’t going to cost less than an arm and a l...

G-Power does not like to be left behind. It seems that building the ‘World’s Fastest BMW just wasn’t enough because now G-Power also holds the title of World’s Fastest sedan. The BMW H5 Hurricane RS with 750hp hit a speed of 228.4mph to break the world record for the fastest sedan to date.  The car is designed to handle the pressures of 200mph plus drives with its two high capacity inter-coolers responsible for keeping the ASA blowers from heating up. Other specifications of the sleek model include high flow fuel injectors and a lower compression from revised forged pistons and Speedflow exhaust. The title has been taken over from the Mercedes-Benz Brabur which had burned tyres at 226.8mph. The car had its test run at ATP High-Speed test track at Papenburg, Germany and G-Power intends to do anything it can to keep the car in the records. Via: MotorTrend

One of the foremost names in luxury automobiles, Chrysler that has known to be increasingly collaborating with the Italian auto giant, Fiat is has now focused its attention on the upcoming grand slam of the fashion industry, the New York Fashion Week, with the unveiling of the all-new 2012 ‘ Fiat 500 by Gucci ’.  This fabulous new vehicle will be in the form of a coupe and will be available for purchase exclusively in the U.S from the month of December 2011. The all new magnificent Fiat 500 by Gucci model will come in striking classic white as well as in pearl white  color, while featuring an elegant mix of Gucci green-red-green stripe on the vehicle’s beltline and the roof.  Furthermore, to exemplify the exclusivity of  this commemoration vehicle, the Fiat 500 by Gucci has been given retro wheels with Gucci logos on the hubcaps as well as Gucci-green brake calipers. The 2012 ‘Fiat 500 by Gucci’ quite like the conventional 2012 Fiat 500 is powered...

The year 2012 is perhaps one of the most auspicious and momentous year for China as this time represents the Chinese new year. In an effort to attract the increasing demanding and affluent Chinese customers, Italian luxury auto giant Ferrai S.p.A has now come out with the all new Ferrari 458 Italia Golden Dragon Edition. In the recent years, with a blossoming economy and with a massive influx of international luxury brands in the region, Chinese markets have become one of the most vaunted customers in the eyes of these brands.  As such on the auspicious occasion of the ‘Year of the Dragon’, numerous luxury brands have come out with their own tributes to the Chinese New Year. Besides celebrating the event, the magnificent 458 Italia Golden Dragon Edition has also been introduced as a befitting offering that marks the Italian luxury supercar behemoth’s 20 th anniversary in China. It was in the year 1992 that Ferrari brought its first supercar to China in the form of Fe...

 Lamborghini Aventador J Lamborghini , a name that immediately conjures up images of streamlined supercars racing down the countryside has now dropped a bombshell at the ongoing 2012 Geneva Motor Show with the introduction of the all new Lamborghini Aventador J .   This latest offering from Italy based manufacturer of luxury supercars has already gripped the attention of nearly all attendees to the event. The Aventador J has been designed an developed around the highly successful Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 , however, this new model looks nothing like the original.  Powered by a 6.5 L V12 engine, same as Aventador, the Aventador J is capable of churning a massive 700 bhp, which when paired with a seven speed single clutch transmission, is capable of taking this gorgeous ride to a top speed of 186 mph. What really makes the new Aventador J all the more appealing an strikingly difference from its predecessor, is its drop-dead gorgeous looks. The model showcase...

Without a doubt, Ferrari is one of those elite luxury supercars that always carry quite a substantial price tag and can render just about every other luxury car in their wake, quite humble. A befitting example of the same has just emerged in the U.K, where a vintage Ferrari 250 GTO has been sold off for a staggering $31.7 million, making it the largest single car transaction in Britain.  The Ferrari 250 GTO has always had a special place in the world of luxury automobiles, for not only being one of the most aesthetically appealing cars of all time, but also because of its rich and vibrant racing history. The 250 GTO witnessed increased production levels from the time of its inception in the year 1962 to the year 1964, when Ferrari had first introduced the sports car for the Group 3 Grand Touring Car category of the FIA. The particular Ferrari 250 GTO in news carries the chassis number 5095GT and is said to have sold to anonymous buyer by Jon Hunt, a British real est...

There is something really attractive about old cars, and especially coupes. if we were to talk about Coupes, we should remember that during the 1950s, they were pretty much the staple fare of Hollywood movies and inspired many people to buy one of them in order show the world how glamorous they are.  Now, you could also prove that you are cultured and sophisticated by purchasing the Handcrafted 1953 Ferrari 375 America Coupe. It would be auctioned off by RM Auctions and it is one of the 12 that were originally  created. Enzo Ferrari created this car out of great pressure and his efforts were fruitful. Howard Keck, Giovanni Agnelli, and Franco Cornacchia have all owned this famous car and it was also featured at the 1954 Geneva car show. Pinin Farina, Ghia, Touring, and Vignale have been associated with car’s design and when it first went on sale, it fetched $10,000. Now it is expected to fetch about $1.75- 2.1 million at the auction. The car accelerates from 0-...

An Aston Martin will always be an Aston Martin. Before you think we have gone ga ga in the head (like a certain madam who sometimes sings when she isn’t flaming controversies), let us tell you that a 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Convertible is making news. The beautiful car is one of the nine ever produced and eats rare status earned it a remarkable price tag of £551,500. The sale took place at the Bonhams annual Collectors’ Motor Cars and Automobile auction at Goodwood Festival of Speed. As automobile enthusiasts would already know, the Vantage engine is extremely powerful. So you know that the car comes with a strong make. It has seen three owners with two comprehensive restorations. In fact, we even got to see it at the prestigious, invitation-only Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este last year. The Aston wasn’t the only thing that went under the hammer. There was a 1937 Bentley (featured in the Bond film “Never Say Never Again”) that was sold for £221,500. A rare Liste...