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Audi × Nunam “Electric Rickshaw” powered by used batteries

The German-Indian start-up Nunam has introduced electric rickshaws (like three-wheeled taxis that mainly transport people) in India, powered by used batteries taken from an Audi e-tron test vehicle.

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BMW M3 (E36)

In 1992, BMW M launched the M3 E36, the second generation of the BMW M3 high-performance sports coupe. It featured a modern design, significantly increased power and improved comfort and practicality. Although relatively modest compared to the flamboyant exterior of its predecessor, the M3 E30, a closer look at the details reveals that it has inherited M's distinctive motorsport DNA, while at the same time finding its own identity on a new path.

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BMW M3 GT (E36)

BMW M engineers created a more powerful and high-performance limited production BMW M3 GT, which was launched for DM 91,000 (€46,514). The BMW M3 GT was only sold in Germany, making it rare for international fans and collectors.

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The “Kujira” Crown – Toyota Crown (4th Gen, 1971–1974)

Nicknamed the “Kujira” (whale) Crown for its bold spindle-shaped, rounded silhouette, the fourth-generation Toyota Crown marked a turning point in the nameplate’s legacy. Launched in 1971, it was the first Crown to be officially branded as the “Toyota Crown”—dropping the “Toyopet” prefix used by previous generations.

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Mercedes-Benz x Moncler ‘PROJECT MONDO G’

Mercedes-Benz and Moncler have unveiled PROJECT MONDO G, a unique collaborative art project that combines the iconic G-Class with Moncler's signature design elements, which was presented at London Fashion Week on 20 February 2023 and The project was premiered at the show 'The Art of Genius' by Moncler at the The show, organised by Moncler, featured brands and artists such as Alicia Keys, Pharrell Williams, Adidas Originals, FRGMT, Salehe Bembury, Palm Angels and ROC NATION by Jay-Z.

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Maserati MC20 Cielo

The Maserati MC20 Cielo was unveiled by Maserati in Modena, Italy, on 25 May 2022 as a one-of-a-kind car that delivers true super sports car performance and unprecedented immersive driving pleasure.The 'MC' in the car's name is derived from Maserati Corse (meaning 'racing'), the '20' from the year 2020, which marks the beginning of a new era for the brand, and the 'Cielo' from the Italian word 'sky'.

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Maserati MC12 Versione Corsa (2007) up for auction

The Maserati MC12 Versione Corsa, born out of Maserati's triumphant return to motorsport in the 21st century, marked a significant chapter in the company's storied history. Unveiled at the 74th Geneva International Motor Show in 2004, the MC12 was a radical departure from the norm, drawing inspiration from the Ferrari Enzo but undergoing substantial enhancements to its engine, chassis, and aerodynamics.

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1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 427/435 Coupe up for auction

This 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427/435 coupe, finished in the factory colour Goodwood Green with a black interior, is the most sophisticated and attractive final year of the C2 Stingray range.1990, Pennsylvania. Fully restored by Francis Flynn, the car won the NCRS Top Flight Award with an impressive score of 98.6.

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TOYOTA unveiled FJ Bruiser concept based on 1966 LAND CRUISER FJ45 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas

Following the return of the Land Cruiser to the US market, TOYOTA unveiled the FJ Bruiser concept car, based on the 1966 LAND CRUISER FJ45 pick-up truck, which was displayed at the SEMA in Las Vegas.

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Limited edition kite by Porsche and Duotone paying homage to the 917/20 design

Porsche, together with leading kiteboarding brand Duotone, launched a new kite and board on 6 October 2023. The design of this limited special edition is a tribute to the legendary Porsche 917/20 racing car with its striking 'Pink Pig' design.

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Porsche 917/20, Nickname ‘Pink Pig’

The one-off Porsche 917/20 is special among the various 917 versions. Porsche engineers, together with the French company SERA, took on the challenge of combining the advantages of the short-tail and long-tail versions of the 917.

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NISSAN RASHEEN FORZA (1999)

The Nissan Rasheen Forza is a compact crossover SUV sold from 1998 to 2000 and is a derivative of the Nissan Rasheen, which was sold from 1994. Compared to the original Rasheen, it is equipped with a 2 L in-line four-cylinder DOHC engine with a larger displacement, over fenders, round four-lamp headlights, special grille and bumper, etc.

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Mercedes-Benz “Blue Wonder”

The high-speed racing car transporter was originally built in the Mercedes-Benz test workshop in 1954 for the 1955 motor racing season. Unlike conventional commercial vehicles, it had no separation between the driver's cab and the load platform, featuring a sporty silhouette with a top speed of 170 km/h (105 mph). Its purpose was to transport racing cars for the World Sports Car Championship in 1955, making it an essential link between the Stuttgart plant and race tracks across Europe.

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Rolls-Royce Manchester Ghost

The Rolls-Royce Manchester Ghost is a bespoke model designed for Manchester to commemorate the historic link between Manchester and Rolls-Royce and was unveiled on 14 April 2023. The birth of Rolls-Royce began on 4 May 1904, when founders Charles Rolls and Henry Royce first met at the Midland Hotel in the centre of Manchester and agreed to build 'the best automobile in the world'.

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Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 Versace

The Murciélago LP 640 Versace is a limited edition vehicle created in collaboration between two leading Italian brands, Versace and Lamborghini, and was presented at the Paris Salon in October 2006. It was available in two colour schemes - white Bianco Isis and black Nero Aldebaran - and a total of 20 cars were produced in limited numbers. In 2008, the coupe was replaced by a roadster version, also in a limited production of 20 units.

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SUBARU Impreza WRX STi 2006 in Die Antwoord’s MV “Banana Brain”

SUBARU Impreza WRX STi with art paint, under-neon and other customisation features in the music video for the 2016 song 'Banana Brain' by Die Antwoord, a music group from Cape Town, South Africa.

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HYUNDAI Heritage Series Grandeur EV Resto-Mod

The HYUNDAI Heritage Series Grandeur is the second EV restomod car in the Heritage Series, following the "Heritage Series PONY", which was announced by Hyundai Motor Company on 12 November 2021.The car's design is based on the first generation Hyundai Grandeur, which was created in 1986, and the "Heritage Series Grandeur" was created to celebrate the 35th anniversary of this model. The first-generation Grandeur was developed by Mitsubishi Motors for Hyundai as a dignitary transport vehicle for the Seoul Olympics and shares its platform with Mitsubishi's second-generation Debonair.

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L’Art de L’Automobile x Porsche “968 L’ART”

This is a Porsche 968 art car, specially redesigned by L'Art De L'Automobile, a Parisian car shop/fashion label that embodies the link between cars and fashion. The art car, which bears the name '968 L'ART', symbolises the ambition of Arthur Kar, founder of L'Art De L'Automobile, to 'bring art into the automotive world'.

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