Designers, start your engines! The ‘21st Century Beetle’ contest, brought to you by Volkswagen South Africa and Springleap, is a fantastic opportunity guaranteed to get creative pulses racing!

In the 21st Century, the Beetle is back, better than ever, and Volkswagen are looking for your most creative T-shirt designs to show off the 21st Century Beetle.

There’s no disputing it: the Beetle is an unrivalled icon that has won the hearts and minds of generations of fans. This time round, it’s all about going back to the future with the 21st Century Beetle – the re-invention of a legend.

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When it comes to the Vilner Audi RS6 absolute craftsmanship and perfection is what grabs the viewer’s attention at first sight, particularly with its striking colour, an effect achieved with green matte wrapping.

The green edge of the alloy wheels in Black Piano varnish, continue this luminous theme throughout the vehicle. The Audi has also been fitted with a new grille and diffuser, made from carbon fibre, contributing to improving the aerodynamics of the RS6.

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General Motors has unveiled its 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray at a press event at the Detroit Auto Show.

The new sports car was unveiled by General Motors Corp. President of North America Mark Reuss who said that “I love this car. That’s why I’m here. Honestly, I joined the company because of this car. This business is supposed to be fun, right? This is fun.”

The Stingray, the seventh generation Corvette, is a redesigned version of the classic 1963 Sting Ray Corvette.

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The Qatar Red Bull Rally Team has managed to maintain a triumphant lead, following a heated four days of action in the initial stages of the 2013 Dakar Rally.

This year’s event, which will see car, bike, quad and lorry drivers tackle 8,500 kilometres of roads, tracks and harsh desert terrain in South America, has got off to a blistering start. And Red Bull’s team have been consistent frontrunners thus far.

After days of technical scruitineering and a visit from Peruvian president Ollanta Humala, the race got underway on January 5th and Red Bull’s Carlos Sainz was quick to make his mark on the track. The Spaniard clocked the fastest time of the 13km opening stage on the outskirts of Pisco with 7 minutes 40 seconds.

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Take a look at this video of the Ferrari 458 Spider, beautifully shot and directed by Fabian Palm and Patrick Wüstner.

The video, highlights the details of this exquisite supercar from the flawless red interior stitching to the sharp headlights of the exterior.

It also showcases the car’s speed and sound as it takes to the road.

Music composed by Marat Schacht.

Luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce has recently introduced three new hood ornaments.

The iconic flying lady that is positioned proudly on the hood of every Rolls-Royce will now be available in an illuminated polycarbonate version that first made an appearance on the 101EX concept at the Geneva Motor Show in 2006.

The illuminated flying ladies are available for the Rolls-Royce Phantom and Ghost from the 2013 model year.

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SeriousHP, a performance store known for their +1500 RWHP Supra, has just released a Turbo Kit for the Ferrari Modena. As a result, the supercar originally rated at 300 RWHP is now producing a solid 650 RWHP on pump gas.

To reach this level of performance the Ferrari has been fully reinforced, the main modifications of which include an engine that has been fully equipped with forged internals, a 67-66 Precision Turbo, upgraded fuel system, reinforced transmission and new Pro-Efi engine management equipped with multiple engine protection systems to avoid engine failures.

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Viewed as one of the most iconic vehicles ever built, the Jeep Wrangler was practically designed to be customised – cue Afzal Kahn.

Under the Kahn expedition vehicles umbrella, the black Jeep Wrangler Sahara 3.6 (petrol 4 door) Chelsea Truck Company CJ400 Expedition vehicle further expands the iconic brand’s reach.

The use of immaculate materials and outstanding build technology is outstanding. An aerodynamically efficient exterior package consists of brake calipers finished in liquid red, side wing blades in carbon, horizontal LED daytime running lights, door entry sill plates in stainless steel, smoked rear lights and headlamps, exterior Kahn enamel wing shields, exterior Kahn enamel tailgate logo, privacy tinted glass, fuel filler cap in smoked black, tron ring lighting, vented foot pedals in machined aluminum, optional crosshair headlamps, mud flaps (toughened rubber – set of 4), and Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel cover.

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