Cars
Afzal Kahn redesigns the Aston Martin Cygnet

Abiding by the earlier made statement, Afzal Kahn has recently unveiled his very favorite Aston Martin Cygnet in to something more refined” has finally seen light. The redesigned Aston Martin Cygnet features metallic imperial blue finish with the same colored bonnet louvres and matching heat resistant brake calipers. In addition to that, the Cygnet has also been fitted with Kahn stainless steel quad exhaust system. Kahn has also offered custom design options for customers for individual style that is if anyone ever wanted the exterior and interior of their car to match their clothing, they have the option to do so. Customers also have the options of customized, state-of-the-art technology 17″ front and 18″ rear wheels. The designer has also created a timepiece to accompany the Aston Martin Cygnet titled Kahn GMT Pure watch. The overall look of the watch is fitted with soft leather strap and boasts of being Swiss made.
Range Rover dressed up in Louis Vuitton

Range Rover has been gift wrapped with a red ribbon for Kim Kardashian’s sister Kendall some time back. The beast has been wrapped up completely in Louis Vuitton monogram in an attempt to bring the high-fashion to the streets. The logo print, a pink and white stripe runs through the vehicle’s length and the owner’s initials, N.J.H are loud and clear on the bonnet. This LV-themed Range Rover was spotted parked outside a budget store in Bournemouth, UK. There are no confirmed reports about the kind of wrap and the cost involved. But we are sure that such a customized makeover doesn’t come cheap. It isn’t the first time we came across a car slathered with LV logo. The Cadillac Escalade that featured Louis Vuitton seat and dashboard trims wooed all fashionistas while the 1962 Cadillac caught us dead as it dropped its Louis Vuitton top to reveal the LV-stylized interiors.
2012 Range Rover Evoque is Motor Trend’s 2012 SUV of the Year

The Motor Trend staff has taken on the daunting task of carefully selecting and evaluating candidates for its Sport/Utility of the Year Award, since 1999During an intense process, Motor Trend put 10 of the latest SUVs through its standard battery of testing, examining virtually every aspect of each vehicle. Starting from the off-road capabilities and ruggedness and going up till a three-mile course of highly-challenging terrain, to evaluating real-world road manners on a 35-mile loop filled with twisting back roads, open highways and low speed in-town driving, Motor Trend’s editors left no stone unturned.
The 2012 Range Rover Evoque has been named as Motor Trends 2012 SUV of the Year. British-automaker Land Rover extolled that its all-new 2012 Evoque is the smallest, lightest, and most efficient Range Rover ever produced. The award is the first major accolade for the all-new SUV.
According to Andy Goss, president, Jaguar Land Rover North America, it is a significant achievement for the Range Rover Evoque to be deemed the best new SUV on the market by Motor Trend, one of the pre-eminent brands in automotive publishing.
It was also kept in mind that both the versions of the award-winning vehicle, a coupe and a five-door, with base prices of $44,995 and $43,995, respectively, are forthcoming. While the length and the width of the cars are identical, the five-door option has a slightly higher roofline. The USA-bound models have a four-cylinder 240-horspower, four, and direct-fuel injected, turbocharged engine with a six-speed automatic transmission.
A stylish, leather-upholstered interior is standard, as is a full-length panoramic sunroof, as well as Range Rover’s signature central eight-inch touch-screen control and display interface for communication and entertainment. There’s also a new five-inch color information display.
As per Angus MacKenzie, the editor-in-chief of Motor Trend, the Range Rover Evoque is a bold move into the fast-growing compact luxury SUV sector. Refined and capable both on and off the road, it artfully combines traditional Range Rover values with stunning state-of-the-moment design and impressive efficiency. The all-new Evoque is a radical departure from Land Rover’s more traditional offerings. Offered in both two- and four-door variants, the Evoque transcends conventional perceptions of a sport/utility vehicle; seamlessly combining sporty styling and agility, with off-road prowess and utility.
2013 Audi A4 model unveiled

Audi, one of the best selling luxury cars has finally revealed the first look of what the 2013 rendition of the A4 will look like. Using revised sheetmetal and powertrains, the car is expected to stay at the fore-front of entry-level luxury cars and sports a significant bunch of changes to its look as well as ride. Complete with a new front fascia, bumpers and hood as well as re-done headlights and taillights, the car’s interiors will also sport a bunch of changes including the cabin, new steering wheels, refined finishes and a somewhat simplified MMI infotainment system. The cars are expected to show up by summer 2012 as 2013 models and are guaranteed to be great automobiles, like just about every four wheeler that ever rolled out of Audi’s assembly lines.
Hamann Typhoon G-Class

There must be something about the Mercedes G-Wagen’s stubbornly utilitarian boxiness that inspires auto enhancers to new heights of folly. How else to explain Teutonic tuning firm Hamann’s new Typhoon G-Class, based on the standard AMG-prepped Mercedes-Benz G55 SUV? Fitted with Hamann’s high performance HM600 power kit, the juiced-up juggernaut kicks out an insane 600 hp and 576lb-ft of torque, and can do 0 “” 100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds, even with all that ballast, while top speed is an astonishing 260 km/h.
Under the bonnet there’s a new ECU, belt pulley set and a revised transmission with a separate oil-cooler, while other geegaws include 24″³ light-alloy wheels, Yokohama tires, custom suspension, upgraded brakes, LED daytime running lights, and a roof-mounted spoiler. Finished in garish white with black trim with several exhaust pipes poking out all over the place, the interior reaches the true zenith of dubious taste with carbon-fiber trim shouted down by illuminated stainless steel door sill plates, aluminum pedals, and two-tone upholstery including quilted cherry red seat inserts, door panels, seatbelts “” and even a roof canopy. Gott in Himmel.
The oldest running car in the world

The fun of having the oldest running car in the world can only be felt by the few car enthusiasts in the world. As any of you who belong to the same league will undersatnd that the car can also be termed as an addition to the collection. Going under the hammer is an 1884 De Dion Bouton Et Trapardoux Dos-A-Dos Steam Runabout that has been in same household for the last 81 years, the car is known to have changed just four hands in the last in 127 years. The vehicle boasts of top speeds of 38 mph with a 20 mile range on a single tank of water, this steam-powered tricycle has trekked between London to Brighton four times and has the distinction of being raced in the world’s very first auto race.
ST1 50S Zenvo supercar

Europe likes their cars and while uptill now Denmark has been allowing its neighbors to bask in the international glory, the country has has decided the time is ripe to unveil its own version of an exotic supercar. A special edition ST1 50S Zenvo is set to reach North American shores soon through Red Sea Distribution. Three versions will be available “” red, white and blue and will cost $1.8 million. It will feature a twin-charged, 7.0 liter V8 engine that will produce 1250 horsepower and 1106 lbft of torque as well as a seven-speed paddle-shift.
Pink Pagani Zonda Roadster

A Pink Pagani Zonda C12 S Roadster to go under the hammer at 2011 Goodwood Festival Of Speed. While the choice of color is quite a rude shock for the stunning vehicle, it’s even more shocking to learn who owned this baby. The originally yellow hued car belongs to Mr. Yeo, the founder of a supercar importer based in Singapore, and I am sure he won’t miss this baby; he also owns a Wiesmann GT MF4.
Yeo, changed the yellow Pagani Zonda C12 S Roadster to a pink one inspired by the pink Cadillacs that Elvis Presley owned. Upgraded to an “F’ specification, the car features a 7.3-liter V-12 engine that runs on to 620 horsepower and 560 pound-feet of torque. The car can hit speeds of 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds with top speed of 214 mph. the car also features a leather covered dashboard, carbon fiber engine cover and rear diffuser, and a right-hand drive configuration.
A fashion makeover of Smart ForTwo

Every city these days and space constraints becoming a pressing issue, such cars come not only handy and convenient but also quite trendy. The Smart ForTwo is hence, a preferred vehicle by so many. Now, Daimler city car division and British clothing label called Boxfresh have got together and unveiled a revamped version of this wonder. The Brabus-spec cabrio boasts 31 more horsepower than the standard for 101, re-sprayed with a matte gunmetal finish, interiors shows off tan leather, and heavy twill canvas folding roof tops.








