Ai Design Mercedes CLS 55

This bad ass one of a kind Mercedes CLS 55 is the work of the NY tuning company, AI-Design who built this stealth-machine for the co-founder of DC-Shoes, Ken Block. Finished in matte black from tip to tail, this custom CLS is accented by a vented hood and gleaming orange Brembo racing brake calipers at all four wheels (20").


Tail and side marker lamps have all been tinted, and a bronze-cast DC Shoes logo, hand-sculpted by a jeweler commissioned by Ai Design, has also been finished in piano black and affixed to the trunk alongside the factory emblem. You can also fin the DC Shoes logo interior as it was embroidered into each of the car's four interior headrests

But its not only about design as the CLS 55's heart has been upgraded by using Brabus K8 engine tuning components yielding 575Hp. Guess it pays off selling shoes...Via: Autoblog.nl

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2007 Smart Fortwo official pics

The first official pics of the 2007 Smart Fortwo mini car found their way in the net today, a couple of day's before the actual presentation (to be exact, on Thursday 9th of November). The second generation Fortwo will be the first Smart to be offered ever in the American market with sales beginning in the first quarter of 2008. In Europe, sales will begin in spring 2007. While it retains the basic line of its predecessor, the all-new 2007 Fortwo is slightly bigger and it features an upgraded interior. Stay tuned for more pics and the official press release.


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SCOOP: BMW X5 Coupe, 3 Series Shooting Break & 2007 model info

The latest edition of Autopista magazine which came out today, host's two future BMW renderings on its front page, the X5 Coupe (or X-Sports as some have named it) and the 3 Series Shooting Break both of which are rumoured to go into production in 2008. Although I can't comment on the renderings, I wish that the magazines would make up their mind whether BMW's sporty crossover will be a 2door-Coupe or a 4door-Coupe as Automotorundsport recently speculated (check the photos bellow). Except if we're talking about two different models, a 2door based on the X5 and a 4door-Coupe based on the X3 -which I highly doubt.


And to be totally honest, in a recent conversation I had with a BMW product manager, he knew nothing about either model. Interesting enough though, he informed me that in next year's Geneva show BMW will unveil the 3door version of the 1 Series hatch along with the 2007 5 Series which will receive a mild makeover in order to satisfy a "more conservative audience" who found the car's looks too "modern" (...). He also added that BMW will most likely unveil sometime next year the cabrio version of the 1 Series which, unlike its hatch counterparts, will be available in the American market. Photos via: Autopista & Automotorundsport

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2007 Dodge Nitro: "Planet" TV Add



Dodge released its new marketing campaign for the 2007 Nitro. Dubbed "Planet", the TV commercial doesn't directly boast off-road and rugged terrain capabilities. Instead, we're introduced to a vehicle that's impermeable by even the blazing pits of hell and sturdy enough to dig a hole to China. "Ni hao" to that!

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Britain's ideal car: The Boxster XK diesel-hybrid

What do get when you cross a Jag, a Porsche with a little touch of... Toyota Avensis alloy magic? It's the all encompassing Britmobile! Confused? Ok, allow me to elaborate. NetCarNet carried out a 2month online survey to find out what's the ideal vehicle for UK motorists. The result, a 4door Coupe that features the front end of a Porsche Boxster, the roofline of the Jaguar XK and the rims of a Toyota Avensis!

Interesting enough, in terms of statistics, 68% favoured a car with 3-5 seats, 50% of the respondents rejected petrol power in favour of a medium-powered diesel or hybrid engine, 20% where pleased by simple pleasures (air conditioning, electric windows and power steering), while more luxurious items such as rain-sensitive windscreen wipers and heated seats got a black mark.

Newcarnet's Massimo Pini said: "All the bodyshapes including the wheels were displayed in silhouette to ensure completely unbiased choices. Who would have thought, for instance, that the wheels of a Toyota Avensis would be the most popular, ahead of designs from Lamborghini and Maserati? The resulting machine doesn't have a hugely powerful engine or many trick bits, but this elegant four-door coupe is clearly the type of car the British public want. More manufacturers should take note..." Via: Netcarnet

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Nissan Qashqai Cargames Videos put Tony Hawk to shame



Nissan found a kick ass way to promote its 2007 Qashqai crossover through an extreme sports concept in a series of radical videos. Cars are portrayed flying up full and half pipe skate ramps showing us some neat tricks and a better look at what a passenger had for lunch... although we could have done with out that part!


Nissan attempts to convey the message that like skateboarding and other extreme sports, driving a Qashqai is a lifestyle, not a luxury activity.

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SCOOP: 2007 Ford Mondeo factory pics

We've already seen how the 2007 Ford Mondeo will look like -hey we've even seen the car in live action through the James Bond - Casino Royal movie trailer, but I'm sure this is something that white collar Ford workers wouldn't want us to see: the production version of the 2007 Mondeo Ford's factory in Genk Belgium. For obvious reasons, we put a black patch on the Ford worker that's giving us a thumb up...


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Hacked Park Sign tell drivers where to go...

Well this certainly would make your morning commute more entertaining. Residents of a small town in the U.K called Crowley were greeted happily by a "F... off" council car park sign, but oddly enough, hardly anyone noticed.

These digital signs normally indicate how many spaces are free in each of the town's car parks but were defaced by a hacker. The hacker broke into the system at around 6.45am, substituting the rude message and a tag promoting the US totse.com forum. The messages were on display for more than two hours before council officers told the system maintenance company to remove them!

According to Ananova.com, Council spokesman Allan Hambly said: "We have no idea why Crawley was picked on. Only two members of the public reported it -I even drove past one of the signs myself without noticing it"

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VID of the Day: Oops, 14 year old crashed his dad's brand new Shelby GT500

The second best thing to buying a new car is bringing it home, but I'm sure Dad regretted this act after his 14 year old son accidentally crashed it into the garage. Dad didn't even get a chance to peel the purchase sticker price off the window when his kid turned his brand new, 500Hp Mustang from cool to tool in 2 seconds flat... LOL! Via: Jalopnik

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SCOOP: Bentley Havana Coupe

Bentley's upcoming coupe version of the Azure Convertible has been caught red handed during a typical test run. Car magazine, which posted the spy pic has info that the super luxurious coupe which will be named Havana will make its first appearance at next years Geneva Motor Show with sales commencing in 2008

While nothings sure yet, I don't think we'll have any surprises under the hood with the Havana receiving the same twin-turbocharged, 6,75-litre V8 engine as the Azure (450bhp / 336Kw & 875Nm / 645lb ft of torque). Via: Car

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