Forget the Hummmer H1/2/3 or whatever other tough vehicles you were dreaming on, the Russians have a new way to have fun — the Viking is an extreme amphibious offroad vehicle that you can take with you when going fishing or in the mountains; it won’t mind.

You recognized it as the Vauxhall Meriva until date but with Opel taking over, the reworked edition of the car is dubbed the Opel Meriva. The latest edition offers a lot more on the inside compared to its predecessors beginning with the wraparound wing-shaped instrument panel that renders a warm and inviting cabin ambience. A buyer gets to choose from three trim levels- Essentia, Enjoy and the range topping Cosmo that embraces embossed black Morrocana seat upholstery.

Opel has also added the FlexRail system which offers a modular storage options depending on the need. The previously found FlexSpace system which facilitates the increase in leg and boot space has been improved upon with the addition of a FlexFix bicycle carrier in the rear bumper. The addition enables the car two carry two bicycles at a go, when the need be. Meriva now comes with rear-hinged FlexDoors which open at an angle of 90-degrees making it easier for entrants to enter and exit the cabin.

No one could have imagined a Fiat 500 in a pinkish tinge but against all odds, the puny car has arrived as a limited edition model. Only 500 of these variants will be produced and as per Fiat, the car will target women drivers making them believe that it is a must have motoring fashion item. Under the hood will be a 1242cc engine that will make the car pelt from 0 to 62mph in 13 seconds and it will top it out a 99mph. On the outside, the car sports a purplish pink tinge while on the inside it adores the color black. Other attractions include a start/stop system, a leather gear knob and most notably a sunroof. Even the key cover for the car adores the color pink and what adds to the overall flavor is a special badging. The car is priced at £11,700 and it is already on sale in the UK.

This may not come in as great news for the Honda NSX enthusiasts as it has been taken off the production line, but we’re here to make sure you know a complete replacement of the model will be this new Honda HSV-10 GT. Honda is aiming at mass production instead of the limited edition models and HSV will initiate the process. The GT model will compete in the GT500 Class of the Super GT Series replacing the previous model that won Honda the 2007 Drivers’ Championship. HSV-10 GT will come with a 3.4L naturally aspirated V8 engine which can render 500+ horsepower at 392+ of torque. This replacement model is 65mm longer and 100mm wider than the NSX and its wheelbase in 170mm longer in comparison. The GT version of the car will be first seen on the Suzuka Circuit in March.

The chaps from Top Gear are world renowned for having (and making) fun of every situation, this time they got dropped in Bolivia and had to drive through the Amazonian jungle, one of the world’s most dangerous road and through the Andes on their way to the Pacific Ocean. All these in a bunch of old 4x4s. Lovely experience!

Britain is home to a number of carmakers that may not be globally famous but, the products they render speak for themselves. One such name is Ginetta which builds some stunning race and sports cars and its latest sensation is the G40 which has been debuted at the ongoing Autosport International in Birmingham. G40 is a car optimized for racing and weighs an amazingly low 850kgs.

Under the hood is a 1.8L Zetec engine which has been modified to deliver better than the customary 150 horses it churns. As an optimized racing car, G40 comes with crash zones both at the front and the rear along with side impact bars and a roll cage which is 50 times stronger than the minimum standard specified by FIA. As per the company experts, G40 is the most versatile road and race car with top notch safety features. Initially, a limited number of 26 units will be produced and each unit will retail for £24,950.

Tokyo is the place to be for auto buffs with vibrant concepts like the Lexus IS-F CCS being debuted at the auto salon. It sure is no ordinary concept considering the amount of carbon fiber used and its engine displacement. Right from roof and the rear wing diffuser to the front spoiler lip and the side mirrors, all have been rendered in carbon fiber.

Even on the inside, the center and lower consoles, the gear stick and the door panels along with the steering wheel all have been done in carbon fiber. Such heavy usage of carbon fiber obviously lowers the overall weight of the car (exact weight of the car wasn’t detailed) and improves its efficiency. Under the hood is a 5.0L V8 engine that produces 423hp which signifies it ought to be a speed devil, sadly the track time hasn’t been revealed. [via CarScoop]

The next generation Citroen C4 prototype was spied testing in cold weather conditions and sadly the heavy camouflage reveals nothing more than some front fascia integrations. Slated for a debut at the Paris Auto Show in September this year, the 2011 model is similar in design to the new Citroen C3.

The front grille, the sharp windshield and the roofline are what make the latest C3 and this prototype look pretty similar. It is being told that the Citroen DS4 will also borrow the shape from this entry level family car in the future. The 2011 Citroen C4 is expected to hit the market with new engine options and those options may probably include a hybrid variant. Whether it will be petrol electric or diesel electric is anyone’s guess and the experts also speculate a three-cylinder engine for the C4. [via WCF]