Last week in Tokyo Lexus has launched the three models that “Stone Designs” has designed for them. It´s a “Stone Designs” limited edition, where they have worked in the interior of the cars reinterpreting under their philosophy the Lexus concept of L-finesse. For lexus and Stone Designs it has been a very important project because it was the first time that Lexus launch a limited edition with a non Japanese designer into the artworks program.

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Winnebago Industries unveils the new Winnebago Vista for 2011. This motor home offers five floorplans, with the new 35F and 36D making their debut in 2011. The new 35F features a bath and a half floorplan design, with a “BIG” 36-inch x 36-inch shower. The new 36D floor plan offers a more conventional double slide layout that incorporates abundant storage and an available, innovative computer desk workstation.

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In September Porsche will begin offering a Panamera Turbo Powerkit that increases engine output to 540 horsepower (standard is 500 horsepower). Other personalization upgrades include a Sport Design Package and the new 20-inch Panamera Sport wheels for the Panamera Turbo and the other Porsche V6- and V8-powered Panamera models.

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Infiniti announced a new addition to the popular Infiniti G Line, the G25 Sedan, which features a 2.5-liter V6 engine. With prices starting at $30,950 USD, it is scheduled to go on sale at Infiniti retailers nationwide in September, joining the Infiniti G37 Sedan, G37 Coupe and G37 Convertible.

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Jaguar Cars is celebrating its 75th year anniversary at the Pebble Beach Automotive Weekend with a series of memorable heritage events, featuring an unprecedented gathering, and driving, of Jaguar’s greatest creations. The weekend culminates on Sunday, at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where Jaguar will be honored as a featured marque with two spectacular classes of Jaguars invited to the show field.

Saturday, August 14 – Sunday, August 15
As part of the year-long celebration of Jaguar’s 75 Years of Looking Forward, Jaguar Cars design team has created the XJ75 Platinum Concept, a one-of-a-kind design project to be displayed at the Pebble Beach Concept Car Lawn during the Concours. The XJ75 Platinum Concept is the company’s first demonstration of the design customization potential of the striking new XJ luxury sedan, emphasizing the Jaguar’s dramatic interior and exterior styling themes.

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Sunday, August 15
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Jaguar name, the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has invited two spectacular classes of Jaguars to its show field on August 15. One class will be the historic Jaguar XKSS reunion display. Secondly, the Jaguar 75th Anniversary class will focus on the development of Jaguar sports and racing models from the early SS90 through to the XJ13 Prototype. The winner of the special 75th Anniversary class will receive a trophy designed by Jaguar Cars Design Director Ian Callum.

Key historic Jaguars on display Sunday, August 15 include:

• The 1935 SS90 that served as the prototype for the first car named Jaguar
• Early examples of both the SS1 and the SS100
• The first C-type sent to the US and raced by Phil Hill
• A Le Mans–winning D-type
• The actual E-type that debuted at the New York Auto Show in 1961

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Nissan North America unveiled the redesigned 2011 Nissan Rogue crossover SUV at the 23rd Annual International Z® Car Convention in Nashville. The popular Nissan Rogue gets an upgraded look inside and out – including exterior, interior, comfort and convenience, and audio and entertainment system enhancements. Model names and options are also revised, helping keep Rogue fresh and exciting for its active lifestyle buyers. The 2011 Rogue is now offered in two trim levels, S and SV, along with the sporty Rogue S Krom™ Edition. Rogue is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide beginning August 13th.

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Collins Bus Corporation announced it has completed the certification process for its new NexBus Propane school bus and has begun full production. Collins Bus Corporation is the first Type-A bus builder to produce dedicated propane powered buses which will be available under the Collins, Mid Bus, and Corbeil brands. Demonstrator vehicles will be at state and regional shows this summer where customers will be able to see the latest in alternative fuel options for their small bus fleet needs.

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Phoenix Motorcars presented its newly configured Sports Utility Truck at the FedFleet 2010 Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on July 13-15, 2010. Phoenix Motorcars’ advanced battery-electric, zero-emission Sports Utility Truck can travel at freeway speeds while carrying four passengers and a full payload. Providing solutions geared towards today’s fleet operators, Phoenix Motorcars offers a 70 mile range pack with deliveries later this year. An extended 100 mile range pack option will be available for delivery in 2011. Each solution is equipped with lithium batteries. Phoenix Motorcars will shortly begin production making initial deliveries in late 2010. Initial vehicles will be included in demonstration programs, such as those previously announced in Hawaii, and fleet operations in various locations, including California.

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As the release of the 2011 CR-Z Sport Hybrid nears, many of you are wondering what this car is like to drive as well as how much it will cost. Honda recently announced the CR-Z would start at $19,200 (MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $750.00 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary). Add in destination and handling charges and the sport hybrid will still be under $20,000. And while you patiently await your first CR-Z test drive, you can read early driving impressions from two well-known and respected car gurus—James Bell and RJ de Vera. They borrowed the keys to an early production CR-Z and drove it in real-world situations—not inside a lab or on a perfectly prepared test track.

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