Shortly after their announcement of the new Mazda MX-5 Kendo which celebrated the 900,000th Miata to come off the production block, Mazda is readying up another special edition for the European market.

Download 2011 Mazda MX-5 Spring Edition

Mercedes hasn’t even revealed the C63 AMG Coupe yet and people are already dreaming about a Black Series version for it.

Download 2013 Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series Coupe

Sometimes, you can’t help but wonder how much more exclusive a rare car can get if you decked it out with a new styling package. It may sound like its over-splurging, and some may not argue with that, but for other people, there’s no such thing as ‘less is more’. For these guys, bigger, brighter, and fancier is the way to go.

Download 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Extend Wheelbase by Wald International

With so many auto brands going the way of producing art cars over the years, it certainly doesn’t surprise us that somebody would do something with a MINI. So when the German automaker decided to commission renowned artist, Magda Sayegis, to put her talents to good use on a MINI Countryman, we weren’t exactly shocked.


Download 2011 MINI Countryman ’Wanderlust’ by Magda Sayegis

Any Ferrari is cool, and yes we said any, even the 1980’s 400i sedan. As long as there is a prancing horse on the hood, these cars are destined to be cherished for generations to come. The Ferrari 348 series is no different and it spawned one of the most loved modern Ferrari’s in the 355 model. One issue that people tend to have with the 348 is that there was a lack of power from its V8. All that really means is that when you take a 348 Challenge model and bolt on some serious power upgrades you’ll end up with a super cool Ferrari.

Download 1994 Ferrari 348 Challenge Twin Turbo

The second special edition G-Class to mark the last leg of the Mercedes model is called "Edition Select" and will be based on the long-wheelbase G 500 Station Wagon. The price for the package is €6735, or $9950 at the current exchange rates.

Download 2011 Mercedes G-Class Edition Select

Today most people consider the Ford Mustang to be the original muscle car. After all, it did start a revolution of sorts with companies building smaller cars with bigger engines to satisfy the appetite of the American consumer. Its seems to us that one legendary automaker, now more known for building your grandfather’s car, was poised to begin the horsepower arms race in the early 1950s. Oldsmobile was part of the larger General Motors conglomerate that had strict marketing and production plans for its various monikers.

Download 1949 - 1960 Oldsmobile Rocket 88

Now, we know we have already seen two concepts- FT-86 and FT-86 II - for this vehicle, but will have to endure one more as Toyota has brought us yet another FT-86 concept. This time it has been revealed at the New York Auto Show under the Scion badge and it won’t go into production until Toyota finally brings their production version later this year at the Tokyo Motor Show. The Scion FR-S Concept is a preview version of a new model coming to the Scion brand next year.

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Import trucks all have one thing in common. They aren't American. Except cases like the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider pickup, which cunningly claims dual citizenship.

Download Follow-Up Test: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider

With lots of public support stemming from the relative success of the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans, it wasn't a stretch for managers in the Glass House to expect similar reactions from a Lincoln product built on the same front-drive platform.

Download Full Test: 2006 Lincoln Zephyr

"Kia Optima's been Optimized," "Optimal Performance from the Kia Optima," "Optimum New Optima."

Since the second-generation Kia Optima went on sale in March 2006, automotive journalists have used a variety of hokey, "optimistic" headlines to announce the midsize sedan's substantial improvements.

Download Full Test: 2006.5 Kia Optima

The jury for the Mobile Excellence Awards evaluated the submitted innovations using five main criteria: strategic initiative, impact of technology used, creativity, ease of use and reach and execution and market success. ” This year’s entries were extremely impressive,” said Executive Director of the Mobile Excellence Awards and CEO of the ITV Alliance, Allison Dollar. “They demonstrate a range of innovation and depth of creativity that prove just how fast and how far mobile has come”.

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Luxury automobile manufacturer Maybach and renowned painter, sculptor and filmmaker, Julian Schnabel are sharing a common path as they kick off a two-year partnership during Art Basel Miami Beach with the world premiere of “Queequeq – The Maybach Sculpture.”

Download Maybach Presents a New Sculpture by American Artist Julian Schnabel

MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Driver Michael Schumacher finished the inaugural Korean Grand Prix in Yeongam in fourth place Sunday after an exciting race.
The race, which started under the safety car due to wet conditions, was red-flagged for 50 minutes before restarting once again under the safety car. The dramatic race finished just at the two-hour limit.


Download MERCEDES GP PETRONAS: F1 Korean Grand Prix Results

Mazda gave itself a tough act to follow. The original Mazda 3 that launched in 2004 was an exceptional small car that delivered good fuel economy without sacrificing driving dynamics. That first-generation 3 didn’t skimp on refinement or interior quality, either. Rich plastics, unique design, and a luxurious array of optional equipment made the 3 a luxury sport sedan in a class full of mundane transportation devices. Now with the launch of the next-generation 3, would Mazda keep these attributes for its replacement?
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