Mercedes-Benz AMG SL with Special Edition in New York

This year marks the AMG brand's 45th birthday and to commemorate the milestone at the New York Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz introduced a special anniversary edition of the V12-powered SL 65 AMG roadster, of which only 45 will be produced worldwide with first deliveries in the U.S. planned for November. What makes the SL 65 AMG "45th ANNIVERSARY" stand out from its lesser sibling is a host of bespoke features and parts starting with the unique matte grey finish called "designo magno graphite".
The exterior package continues with a carbon fiber kit that includes the cross strut in the front apron, the exterior mirrors and the spoiler lip, while the engine cover is also made from the same material.
The look is rounded out by the black chrome plating of the quad tailpipes and the special forged wheels painted in titanium grey with high-sheen rim flange and matt finish that are shod in tires size 255/35 R 19 at the front and 285/30 R 20 at the rear.
There's more going on inside where AMG designers fitted the top SL with a two-tone leather interior in titanium grey pearl and ginger beige. The center sections of the seats, door panels and roof lining feature a diamond pattern theme, while other highlights include the matt carbon fibre trim and the "45th Anniversary" badge on the ashtray.
The special edition version of the SL comes with an extensive range of standard-fit appointments including but not limited to, the Driving Assistance package Plus, AMG ceramic high-performance compound brake system and a higher end audio system.
Power is provided by the same 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine with 621hp (630PS) and a peak torque of 1,000Nm (737 lb-ft) that you'll find under the hood of the regular SL 65 AMG.

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Design Concept

Some designers like their cars to be complex and overly aggressive in their details while others prefer to keep things sleek and simple. This Aston Martin V8 Vantage concept, which was sent to Carscoop by independent designer Narcis Mares, is one of those cars we would personally catalogue in the second group.
Mares says he drew his inspiration from several Aston Martins ranging from the British brand's brutish 1980s models to the more contemporary V12 Vanquish and V8 Vantage coupes, though we must say that we also see a hint of BMW Z4 on the supercar concept's profile.
Overall, we find Mares' Aston Martin V8 Vantage to be a handsome concept and are especially fond of the super clean and minimalistic front- and rear-end designs.
Check out the rest of the photos below and then head over to the comments section to tell us what you think of the study.

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Toyota Camry Sells More Than 100,000 Cars in First Quarter, It , Could Surpass 400,000 Mark this Year

Automotive enthusiasts were not exactly thrilled with the new Camry, but for mainstream America, Toyota's bread-and-butter sedan model remains the first choice for a large number of buyers. In fact, with first-quarter sales of 105,405 units, the Camry is not only leading the pack in the passenger car segment with some 9,000 sales more than the second Nissan Altima, but if it continues at the current pace, it could very well break the 400,000-unit barrier for the first time since 2008.
The Camry's deliveries in the States peaked in 2007 when it sold 473,108 cars, but the recession that followed along with the hugely damaging unintended acceleration issues and more recently, Japan's catastrophic earthquake and tsunami, resulted in sales stumbling to 308,510 units last year. Nevertheless, the Camry was still able to hold the title of America's best-selling passenger car.
Autonews reported that in March, Toyota sold 42,567 Camry sedans, of which 20 percent were rental sales that seem to be picking up this year.
However, even though the Camry is on track to finish first in the passenger car category this year, Autonews says that it might not be able to "crack the 400,000" mark.
The reason is that 2012 will see a great number of redesigned models entering the market including the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, the 2013 Nissan Altima that was presented in New York and which will reach showrooms in June, and the 2013 Ford Fusion and Honda Accord, both of which go on sale this fall.

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Aishwarya Rai Wallpapers Gallery And News

Born into a traditional south Indian family, Aishwarya started modeling at a young age. This green-blue-eyed beauty appeared in advertisements for many prestigious firms; the ones that brought her into the limelight were the garden sari and the Pepsi ad. Crowned Miss India 1994 runner-up, she was a hot favorite in the run for miss world title, which she won, her beauty and charm made her India's darling. Ash stormed into the Indian movie industry, where she has proven herself a brilliant & genuine actress. Her performance in The Duo (1997) was critically acclaimed, and she won the Screen best female debutant award for her role in ...Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997). She was adored in movies like Taal, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Devdas, her item number in 'Bunty & Bubbly' had sent waves of rhythm across the nation. With her successful Bollywood movies & prestigious Hollywood projects lined up for release it is impossible to ignore this Indian diva in international scenes.

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