Peugeot Launches 208 "Ice Velvet" Limited Edition for Europe

Even though the new 208's launch isn’t schedule until spring, Peugeot has already started releasing limited editions versions of its latest supermini.

The first special edition is named “Ice Velvet” and it will be produced in just 650 units. It will be sold in 18 European countries, with 208 cars earmarked for France where it will cost €23,500.

The “Ice Velvet” will be available only as a 3-door model and gets its name from its exclusive, satin finish paint. Its bodywork sports chrome details, a black finish for the grille, fog lights, panoramic roof and side mirrors, and bright chrome on the window surrounds and the exhaust pipe, while it rides on bespoke 17-inch alloy wheels.

Standard features include front lights with LED daytime running lights, a panoramic glass roof with blue guide lights, a large touch screen on the center console, satellite navigation, automatic climate control and sports seats.

According to Peugeot, the 208 “Ice Velvet” is offered with a choice of two engines, a 120HP 1.6-liter gasoline engine mated to a five-speed manual gearbox and a 115HP 1.6 diesel that is combined with a six-speed manual gearbox.

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2011 NYIAS: Jaguar XK Receives Mild Facelift for the 2012 New York Auto Show

Jaguar revised the year 2012 model XK-Series Coupe Cabriolet and the shape next to the first XF sedans this week refreshed and XFR 2011 New York International Auto Show. The changes are more subtle than the XK and XF are purely cosmetic.

Redesign of the many elements of light with the flagship 550 horsepower XKR-S unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

The biggest changes are in the front of the XK that the gains in new and thinner than 15 mm that incorporate features headlights and LED indicator. There is also an oval grille and new bumpers, while the XKR is distinguished by a black mesh grille.

Vents along the front fenders were modified by the vertical horizontal design with a mesh insert and the Jaguar name. At the rear, the British perfected the design of the trunk lid with a fine chrome finish that allows the placement of 'bridge' Jaguar badge, and has added LED taillights.

Finally, Jaguar has added five new colors for the region and introduced new alloy wheels size varies from 18 to 20 inches.

Changes in interior design is limited to a cut ends including new ebony soft feel paint switches, glossy black finish on the center console, and phosphorus in the blue glow lighting and lighting, and for the first time the possibility of sculpted leather seats sportsmen.

The V8 engine has been moved to the 2011MY same area.
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IAA 2011: Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition Specials

Aston Martin is heading to the Frankfurt Motor Show with two new Carbon Edition DBS sports cars that build on the 2009 special editionof the same name and model series.

The latest DBS Carbon Edition will be offered in two new hues including Flame Orange and Ceramic Grey together with the existing Carbon Black.

The British automaker says the special edition DBS models feature a unique paint process that involves seven layers of paint together with a 25-hour hand flat-and-polish finish, while as an option, buyer will be able to specify a satin lacquer paint finish that is said to create a silk-like texture.

Aside from the bespoke exterior finishes and as the car's name suggests, the special DBS gains several carbon fibre parts and accessories including the exterior mirror caps, the tail lamp fill-ins, front apron, rear diffuser and cabin trim.

Other exterior highlights include the 10-spoke gloss black diamond turned wheels with a reversed diamond turned or full gloss black finish as an option, black brake calipers as standard with yellow, orange, red or grey as an option, a black colored front grille and smoked headlamps.

Inside, the DBS Carbon Edition is treated with hand-stitched leather upholstery and headlining plus magnesium alloy steering wheel paddles tipped with carbon fibre.

Pricing for the DBS Carbon Edition starts at £186,582 (€257,912/$287,576) for the coupe and £196,581 (€272,913/$302,576) for the open-top Volante with first deliveries expected in the first quarter of 2012.

 

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