Citroën Introduces New C3 Picasso Code Special Edition in the UK

British buyers of Citroën vehicles are no strangers to special edition models, which usually come with improved features and unique colors and trims. The same holds true for the new C3 Picasso Code that replaces the previous Blackcherry special edition.

The Picasso Code is based on the best-selling model of the range, the diesel-powered HDi 90 manual VTR+ version that returns 61.4mpg UK (51.1mpg US or 4.6 lt/100km) on the combined cycle.

Customers can choose from four body colors: Polar White, Cherry Red, Belle Ile Blue and Thorium Grey.

The Belle Ile Blue and Cherry Red models come with a Polar White finish for the 17-inch wheels, side-rubbing strips and rear number plate surround, while the Polar White and Thorium Grey models swap the Polar White finish for a Cherry Red color.

Regardless of the exterior paint finish, all models get chrome lower bumper inserts, shiny black painted door handles with chrome inserts, Obsidian Black painted bumpers and door mirrors, longitudinal roof bars, shiny black vent surrounds and special carpet mats.

Other standard features include air conditioning, a Connecting Box (Bluetooth system with USB socket), curtain airbags and cruise control with speed limiter.

The C3 Picasso Code special edition carries an on-the-road price of £15,695, which is £300 more than the regular HDi 90 manual VTR+ version.

 

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Audi Pays Tribute to Japanese National Soccer Team with A1 Samurai Blue

Adding along with the new A1 Sportback five-door hatchback at this year's Tokyo Motor Show unit, is a one-off A1 SAMURAI BLUE particular specific to the Western nationwide group.

The A1 particular is using the three-door style with the 122HP 1.4 TFSI gas engine and features the crew's common blue and white colours highlighted by the red of the Western banner. It trips on exclusive 18-inch tires displayed in red.

As for the inside, the A1 SAMURAI BLUE gets a couple of body-hugging sports chairs with particular design on the back and different appears in blue, plus corresponding features for the air release mister nozzles, inlays, center unit and floorboards pads.

Audi says that it plans to provide the Seattle Engine Display A1 SAMURAI BLUE as a one-off style and provide part of the income to a charitable organisation. However, the In german car maker famous that a exclusive edition using the SAMURAI BLUE venture car will go available in 2012.

An Mercedes A1 Restricted Version is also designed to provide in 2012, with its design according to

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Chevy Teases Two Corvette Concepts Ahead of 2011 SEMA Show

If anything, General Motors' Chevy brand will have one of the most extensive features at this seasons variation of the Specialized Equipment Market Organization display in Las Nevada.

We've already given you a example of the updated Sonic hatchbacks, Cruze sedans and Camaro Car and Sports car aspects that are going down to the line, and now it's time to exhibit you a pair of Corvettes strategy motors.

The first 'Vette study is the Carlisle Glowing blue Fantastic Activity known as after its new blue hue. The strategy also gets pearl-white sporting lines while it comes on a unique set of gold aluminum tires and functions a number of operation and appearance improvements.

The second strategy is the Corvettes Z06 Ron Guys Area of Reputation Honor variation, which of course honors the induction of Corvettes sporting drivers Ron Other into the Nationwide Corvettes Museum’s Area of Reputation. The Z06 was increased with numerous unique components and functions personalized design.

[From GM Press Release]

 

Corvette Carlisle Blue Grand Sport Concept

This Corvette celebrates 30 years of “Corvettes at Carlisle,” one of the largest annual Corvette events in North America. It introduces a new Carlisle Blue exterior, new Silver-painted Torque 2 wheels and Pearl White full-length racing stripes. The Carlisle Grand Sport also showcases all-out performance with a dual-mode exhaust and Magnetic Selective Ride Control. Corvette was born to race, and that performance DNA runs through every inch of this unique Grand Sport.

Vehicle highlights

• LS3 6.2L with dry sump oil system – hand-built at GM’s Performance Build Center


• Six-speed manual transmission


• Magnetic Selective Ride Control


• Gray six-piston brake calipers (2012 option)


• Goodyear^® F1 Supercar Gen 2 tires


• Dual-mode exhaust system


• New Carlisle Blue Metallic exterior


• Cyber Gray headlamps (2012 option)


• Genuine Corvette Accessory Torque 2 silver-painted wheels in 18x10-inch (front) and 19x12-inch (rear)


• Genuine Corvette Accessory Carbon Fiber Ground Effects – front splitter and rockers


• Genuine Corvette Accessory full-width rear spoiler


• Genuine Corvette Accessory GRAND SPORT hood blanket


• Genuine Corvette Accessory Pearl White full-length stripe kit


• 4LT trim level with Ebony/Titanium leather color interior and blue stitching


• New-for-2012 Bose^® Premium Audio with nine speakers, USB port and audio jack with iPod^® integration on the touch screen


• Genuine Corvette Accessory GRAND SPORT Ebony floor mats


• Genuine Corvette Accessory GRAND SPORT console lid


• Genuine Corvette Accessory Racing Pedal Package

 




 

Corvette Z06 Ron Fellows ‘Hall of Fame’ Tribute

Ron Fellows has a long, distinguished racing career, including driving on the championship Corvette Racing C5.R and C6.R teams. That resume helped earn him an induction to the National Corvette Museum’s Hall of Fame in 2011. This Torch Red show car honors Fellows’ service behind the wheel, using accessories offered from Chevrolet matched with custom graphics. It’s a fitting salute to one of the fastest men ever to drive a Corvette.

Vehicle highlights

• Z06 Performance Package (Z07)


• Magnetic Selective Ride Control


• CFZ carbon fiber package with splitter and rocker moldings


• Carbon fiber raised hood


• Black headlamp housings and mirrors


• Red brake calipers


• Ebony interior with red stitching


• Suede-trimmed steering wheel, shift knob, parking brake handle and armrests with red stitching (from the 2012 Centennial package)


• Centennial-model seats


• Genuine Corvette Accessory Racing Pedal Package


• Racing-style graphics that honor racing wins, National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame, Spring Mountain Driving School and Mosport.

 

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If You Are In Boston, It Is Better To Lock The Car Or The Police Will Do For You

The truth is that if you leave your car unlocked, then you are looking for problems, because you're making it easy prey for thieves to steal, or at least walk away with valuables left inside at all.

The North Shore of Boston, one of five police cars are checked during the weekend were either open doors or windows open. So the local boys in blue decided to take proactive measures: they are looking for open cars, and / or vehicle, which may attract attention, such as GPS systems, purses, bags, etc. inside the left.

Then lock the car and leaves a leaflet warning of the windshield. Police are patrolling neighborhoods and parking lots of Beverly to Gloucester.

While many people happy with their work, because there have been some side effects. Beverly Police Chief Mark Ray admits: "Some were shocked that we went to their vehicles - and we understood."

The funny thing is that the 911 drivers angry that he had forgotten his keys in the car and therefore has been blocked ...

Story References: CBS

 

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MINI Launches Special Edition Series Dedicated to the London 2012 Olympic Games

Following in the footsteps of its Bavarian parent company, the MINI brand is celebrating next year's London 2012 Olympic Games with the release of a new limited edition series based on the three-door hatchback model.

The British firm plans to build 2012 examples of the special edition series in Cooper, Cooper D, Cooper S and Cooper SD trims, which will be available in a choice of three colors Chilli Red, White Silver or Lightning Blue.

Regardless of the trim, all models get white mirror caps and a white roof with the London 2012 Olympic graphic. Other exterior features include a unique Union Jack single sport stripe running over the bonnet, roof and rear tailgate, while special graphics can also be found on the side scuttles.

A newly designed set of unique grey 17-inch conical spoke alloy wheels that are unavailable on other MINI models, complete the look.

As for the interior, the most unique feature is the London skyline etching on the passenger side supplemented by the words “London 1 of 2012”.

The Union Jack color theme continues on the headrest piping as well as with the red and blue stitching twined with white piping on both the front and rear Black ‘Lounge Leather’ upholstery, while a London 2012 logo is stitched on the inner edge of both front seats.

Standard features include Lounge Leather sports seats, DAB radio, air conditioning, cruise control and chrome interior touches.

UK buyers can order the special edition MINI now with first deliveries arriving in March of 2012.

 

On the Road Prices for the MINI London 2012 Editions models:

MINI Cooper Hatch - £17,800
MINI Cooper D Hatch - £19,080
MINI Cooper S Hatch - £20,125
MINI Cooper SD Hatch - £20,860

 

 

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Another Day, Another Shade for Ford's Transit SportVan Limited Edition

Like clockwork, Ford of Britain has just unveiled another version of its special edition Transit SportVan, this time 180 examples if the commercial model finished in a new livery with metallic silver bodywork and graphite racing stripes.

Color is the only differentiating factor among the previous versions of the Transit SportVan, which was first launched in 2007.

Up until now, Ford has released six models/colors, all of which have been sold out. These include the Performance Blue with white stripes (500 examples), Sea Grey with silver stripes (80 units), Panther Black with silver stripes (500), Frozen White with blue stripes (80), Ink Blue with silver stripes (150) and Colorado Red with white stripes (250).

The seventh edition in the SportVan range is based on Transit 260 short wheelbase model with a 140HP 2.2-litre TDCi diesel engine driving the front wheels through a six-speed transmission.

On the outside, the commercial model stands out thanks to the Silver paintwork with Le Mans-style graphite bonnet stripes, twin exhausts, 18-inch graphite colour alloy wheels shod in low profile 235/45 tyres, front and rear lower spoilers, side skirts and wheel arch extensions.

On board, standard features include air conditioning, Sony radio/CD with DAB with remote steering-column-mounted controls, Bluetooth, cruise control, power windows, powered and heated mirrors, leather steering wheel, tinted glass, leather gearshift knob and a perimeter alarm.

The new Transit SportVan is on sale now at Ford dealers with pricing set at £23, 670, or a little over £1,000 than last year's model.

 

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