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Lexus has finally chopped the top off its entry-level IS, and the result is nothing short of slam-on-the-breaks sexy. The Lexus IS Convertible ($38,500 and up) features gorgeous looks with performance to back them up. Powered by a 3.5- or 2.5-Liter V6 producing 306 or 204 hp respectively, the drop-top IS also features a retractable hard top, six-speed paddle-shift sequential automatic transmission, 17-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels, push-button start, dual-zone climate control, iPod connectivity, an eight-speaker sound system, Bi-Xenon headlamps, LED taillights, an Adaptive Front Lighting System that helps illuminate around corners, an optional HDD nav system, and more.
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If you're looking for a fast, stylish coupe but can't stomach the $30,000-and-up prices of most upscale offerings, check out the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe ($22,000 and up). With features like 30mpg economy, 210hp in the 2.0T or an optional 306hp V6, an available six-speed manual transmission, Bluetooth, a six-speaker sound system with USB input, 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, ABS, traction control, brake assist, and more, it's got just the right mix of affordability and class. [via]
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Saying that the Bentley Continental GT ($176,000) is a beast of performance and luxury is sort of like saying it will get dark tonight, but it is a beast and it will get dark and we said it. Featuring a new 12 cylinder engine that sits in a W formation, the engine pumps 552 hp and can push this 2-ton coupe from 0 to 60 in just 4.6 seconds. The cabin houses a "handcrafted Grand Touring" experience that includes real leather and wood veneers in addition to just about every amenity imaginable. Can you think of any good reason not to get one?
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Want Rolls looks and elegance in a car made for you to actually drive? Meet the 2009 Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe ($TBA). The new driver-oriented coupe features a 6.75-liter V12 engine that makes 453 hp, a hand-made unibody aluminum chassis, rear-hinged coach doors for easier rear seat access and added body stiffness, and an interior as posh as your favorite cigar bar. 100% class.
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We're not sure if there are actually any more of these available to buy (only 40 were made total), but this special edition AMG Benz really shines. The Mercedes Benz CL 65 AMG 40th Anniversary Edition ($295,000) offers the usual AMG upgrades — perfected styling and a 6.0-liter V12 Biturbo engine that's good for 612-hp — along with a paint finish that you won't find on any other production model car. Called Alubeam, the silvery paint is made with pigment particles that measure just 30 to 50 nanometers (much smaller than normal metallic paint), allowing it to coat the surface more evenly and reflect the light more intensively. Basically, it "gleams like liquid metal" and seems to be "stretched over the vehicle body like a metallic skin," as Mercedes says.
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The MINI family is getting a new big brother. The MINI Clubman ($TBA) retains the trademark styling and agile handling, but gains new proportions, split-rear doors and a passenger-side suicide door. The 5-door Clubman has 9.45 more inches of body length and a wheelbase that's extended by 3.15 inches, offering more leg and storage room. The Clubman will go on sale in the U.S. early next year with two models — the MINI Cooper Clubman (120-hp, 1.6-litre 4-cylinder) and the MINI Cooper S Clubman (175-hp, 1.6-litre 4-cylinder with twin-scroll turbocharger).
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At the Los Angeles Auto Show yesterday, Nissan introduced the 2008 Altima Coupe ($TBA; Summer 2007), the first-ever two-door model Altima. The super sexy ride features a shorter wheelbase, shorter overall length and lower height than the Altima Sedan. The new Altima Coupe is offered with a choice of two engines — a 270-horsepower 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 and a 175-horsepower 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder. Both are available with Nissan's advanced Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) or 6-speed manual transmissions.
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Although externally very similar to its previous incarnation, the new, larger 2007 Mini Cooper S ($TBA; late 2006) replaces nearly every internal piece, and all the body panels are new to this redesign. The S features a 175 hp turbocharged engine that comes coupled with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, an air intake on the hood, MINI's classic toggle-switch interior, and standard run-flat tires. With all this and more added on to what was already a solid package, we're left wishing we had waited to pick up our new rides until we test drove this.
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The Toyota Yaris is small in size and price, but big in efficiency. While the Yaris (starting at $10,950) only produces 106 hp, the ultra-compact ride keeps you in the green with its 40 mpg fuel rating. Available in a liftback or sedan, the Yaris comes standard with a 1.5-liter DOHC 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder engine, tons of pockets and cup holders, and the most design you can buy for under $13K. Options include an AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, auxiliary audio jack, and remote keyless entry.
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There hasn't been too many American-made cars we've wanted this year, but the Chrylser Crossfire SRT6 (starting at $46,100) is one that we wouldn't mind having in the garage. There's only one problem — it's not totally an American car. Packing the supercharged 3.2-liter V6 and five-speed automatic transmission found in the 2002-2004 Mercedes SLK32 AMG, the Crossfire SRT6 offers European power and some of the best styling the U.S. has to offer.
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Although externally very similar to its previous incarnation, the new, larger 2007 Mini Cooper S ($TBA; late 2006) replaces nearly every internal piece, and all the body panels are new to this redesign. The S features a 175 hp turbocharged engine that comes coupled with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, an air intake on the hood, MINI's classic toggle-switch interior, and standard run-flat tires. With all this and more added on to what was already a solid package, we're left wishing we had waited to pick up our new rides until we test drove this.
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Saying that the Bentley Continental GT ($176,000) is a beast of performance and luxury is sort of like saying it will get dark tonight, but it is a beast and it will get dark and we said it. Featuring a new 12 cylinder engine that sits in a W formation, the engine pumps 552 hp and can push this 2-ton coupe from 0 to 60 in just 4.6 seconds. The cabin houses a "handcrafted Grand Touring" experience that includes real leather and wood veneers in addition to just about every amenity imaginable. Can you think of any good reason not to get one?
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If you're looking for a fast, stylish coupe but can't stomach the $30,000-and-up prices of most upscale offerings, check out the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe ($22,000 and up). With features like 30mpg economy, 210hp in the 2.0T or an optional 306hp V6, an available six-speed manual transmission, Bluetooth, a six-speaker sound system with USB input, 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, ABS, traction control, brake assist, and more, it's got just the right mix of affordability and class. [via]
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Want Rolls looks and elegance in a car made for you to actually drive? Meet the 2009 Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe ($TBA). The new driver-oriented coupe features a 6.75-liter V12 engine that makes 453 hp, a hand-made unibody aluminum chassis, rear-hinged coach doors for easier rear seat access and added body stiffness, and an interior as posh as your favorite cigar bar. 100% class.
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We're not sure if there are actually any more of these available to buy (only 40 were made total), but this special edition AMG Benz really shines. The Mercedes Benz CL 65 AMG 40th Anniversary Edition ($295,000) offers the usual AMG upgrades — perfected styling and a 6.0-liter V12 Biturbo engine that's good for 612-hp — along with a paint finish that you won't find on any other production model car. Called Alubeam, the silvery paint is made with pigment particles that measure just 30 to 50 nanometers (much smaller than normal metallic paint), allowing it to coat the surface more evenly and reflect the light more intensively. Basically, it "gleams like liquid metal" and seems to be "stretched over the vehicle body like a metallic skin," as Mercedes says.
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At the Los Angeles Auto Show yesterday, Nissan introduced the 2008 Altima Coupe ($TBA; Summer 2007), the first-ever two-door model Altima. The super sexy ride features a shorter wheelbase, shorter overall length and lower height than the Altima Sedan. The new Altima Coupe is offered with a choice of two engines — a 270-horsepower 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 and a 175-horsepower 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder. Both are available with Nissan's advanced Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) or 6-speed manual transmissions.
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The MINI family is getting a new big brother. The MINI Clubman ($TBA) retains the trademark styling and agile handling, but gains new proportions, split-rear doors and a passenger-side suicide door. The 5-door Clubman has 9.45 more inches of body length and a wheelbase that's extended by 3.15 inches, offering more leg and storage room. The Clubman will go on sale in the U.S. early next year with two models — the MINI Cooper Clubman (120-hp, 1.6-litre 4-cylinder) and the MINI Cooper S Clubman (175-hp, 1.6-litre 4-cylinder with twin-scroll turbocharger).
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Lexus has finally chopped the top off its entry-level IS, and the result is nothing short of slam-on-the-breaks sexy. The Lexus IS Convertible ($38,500 and up) features gorgeous looks with performance to back them up. Powered by a 3.5- or 2.5-Liter V6 producing 306 or 204 hp respectively, the drop-top IS also features a retractable hard top, six-speed paddle-shift sequential automatic transmission, 17-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels, push-button start, dual-zone climate control, iPod connectivity, an eight-speaker sound system, Bi-Xenon headlamps, LED taillights, an Adaptive Front Lighting System that helps illuminate around corners, an optional HDD nav system, and more.
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The Toyota Yaris is small in size and price, but big in efficiency. While the Yaris (starting at $10,950) only produces 106 hp, the ultra-compact ride keeps you in the green with its 40 mpg fuel rating. Available in a liftback or sedan, the Yaris comes standard with a 1.5-liter DOHC 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder engine, tons of pockets and cup holders, and the most design you can buy for under $13K. Options include an AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, auxiliary audio jack, and remote keyless entry.
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There hasn't been too many American-made cars we've wanted this year, but the Chrylser Crossfire SRT6 (starting at $46,100) is one that we wouldn't mind having in the garage. There's only one problem — it's not totally an American car. Packing the supercharged 3.2-liter V6 and five-speed automatic transmission found in the 2002-2004 Mercedes SLK32 AMG, the Crossfire SRT6 offers European power and some of the best styling the U.S. has to offer.
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Bring the sports bar experience home with The Man Wall ($14,900). This all-in-one chunk of awesomeness features room for four TVs — one 52" and two 26" units are included — a 1200-watt Panasonic home theater with integrated speakers and wireless surround units, two 25-cigar humidors with gauges, a 32-bottle wine rack, a microwave, a live 7-foot sports ticker at the top with built-in computer, a full-size kegerator with tap, an iPod docking station, DVD player, and the ability to control it all via a single remote control. Feel free to grunt in approval.
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From the makers of Baconnaise and Bacon Salt comes a bacon-flavored product that you don't even have to eat. J&D's Bacon Lip Balm ($13/4-pack) will protect your lips with beeswax, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E acetate, and other ingredients, all while offering a subtle bacon flavor both you and your partner can enjoy.
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Most of us don't have the engineering, design, or architectural chops to recreate any of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks, but we can anyway, thanks to these new Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Building Sets ($TBA). Licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, these terrific sets — of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater — were developed in collaboration with leading architects to be as accurate as possible, and come with booklets that not only tell you how to build you own model masterpiece, but exclusive archival historical material and photographs of each building, as well. [Thanks, Kris]
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Ever wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood. [via]
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Ever wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler ($120). Available as a six-bottle value pack, the cooler has plenty of room for all six bottles, ice, and the requisite cans of Red Bull, and uses the same tech as the Jägermeister Tap Machine to deliver ice-cold shots straight from the external tap.
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Show your fang affiliation by stocking your fridge with Tru Blood ($16). Based on the synthetic blood drink favored by the more civilized vampires of HBO's True Blood, this carbonated real-world version packs a slightly sweet, slightly tart blood orange flavor and a rich red color that will have guests wondering if you're drinking the real thing.
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Flapjack lovers, rejoice. Now you can make fresh, 97% fat-free pancakes in as little as 30 seconds using the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine ($3,500). This microwave-sized wonder uses no-mess batter pouches to crank out stack after stack of four- inch diameter pancakes, and doesn't even require supervision, letting you cook up breakfast for you and your crew while you get your other morning activities out of the way — like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or downing a half-dozen mimosas.
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One of the worst things about adding ice to a whisky is its ability to water-down the flavor. So chill your next drink down with Whisky Stones ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend.
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We love bacon, and we've seen everything from Canned Bacon to Baconnaise, Bacon Salt, Bacon Floss — hell, even Bacon Lip Balm — so it was only a matter of time before we discovered Bacon Soap ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
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Tempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($TBA) is for you. Ready to accept any of MINI's powerhouse engines, including the 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged unit from the MINI John Cooper Works, this stylish two-seater pairs a decidedly MINI-like bottom with an aggressively designed upper half, including a swept back windshield, short contrast roof, hidden B-pillars, and more sexy than every other modern MINI combined.
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If you can only carry one tool for personal defense/burglary, make it the Ka-Bar Becker TacTool ($140). The result of a collaboration between John Benner of the Tactical Defense Institute and Ethan Becker of Becker Knife and Tool, the TacTool offers a 7.75-inch blade, and works for prying open doors or windows, cutting, bashing out windows, lifting nails and hinge pins, and more.
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Got something to hide? Grab yourself a Hollow Book Safe ($20-$34). Available with cutouts for money, flasks, a pistol, or even optical media, each book is hand-carved out of a different innocuous tome — so no matter whether you're hiding cash, drugs, or discs of information on the Matrix, you can rest easy that your stash is safe inside.
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Ditch the bags-hanging-off-your-thighs look and step up to the Nau Cargo Pant ($95). Made from heavy-duty organic cotton double twill with a hint of spandex for flexibility, the Nau features a regular fit cut, button fly, and zip-close thigh pockets that are hidden on the seams to blend into the sleeks lines of the pant when empty, providing all the utility of traditional cargos without the baggage.
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Add a little spark to your formal attire with these Vintage Lighter Cufflinks ($40). Made from working vintage lighters once found in gumball machines roughly 50 years ago, these handmade cufflinks feature a bullet back closure, integrated flame covers, and screw bottoms for refilling. Just remember to take them off before firing up, lest you burn up a perfectly good suit.
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Kettle bells are great for a variety of strength training exercises, but not all require the same weight. So instead of spending a small fortune on a whole set, just pick up a PowerBell ($200-$250). This ingenious training device uses a set of weight plates that can be easily removed and reconfigured to create the ideal weight for your current exercise — from 5 to 20 lbs. or 10 to 40 lbs — saving you precious space in your home gym and a whole lot of cash.
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Worried about RFID snoopers grabbing your account details while your card rests in your pocket? Worry no more with the Flipside Wallet ($40). Made from a mix of high-strength polymer and aluminum alloy, the Flipside offers complete RFID shielding, space for up to 6 shielded cards plus 15 bills, an automatic locking and opening system, and more.
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Ever have an urge to throw a rock through the window the guy who just blocked you in, or parked so close you need a can opener to get your car out? We have too, and apparently, so have the folks behind Parking Tickets ($7). This book of 20 unique pull-out cards is perfect for letting the parking-challenged know just where you stand, with heartwarming messages such as "Did you park like this or was there an earthquake?" "This parking job violates the law. Of physics." and the classic "The way you pulled in makes me wish your dad had pulled out."
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No matter where you plan to sit or what you plan to do once you get there, Herman Miller Setu Chairs ($650) will keep you comfortable. Designed with a breakthrough kinematic spine that bends and flexes with you without the need for adjustment — the instruction manual simply reads "Sit down" — the Setu is available in a wide variety of styles and colors to fit into the decor, whether it's in the office or at your home bar.
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How do you reduce pocket clutter even further than a front-pocket slim wallet can take you? With the Case-Mate I.D. iPhone Case ($30), that's how. This slim-profile hard case features a slot on the back for cards, ID, or cash, letting you ditch the wallet altogether while protecting your iPhone from the occasional scratch or ding.
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For as long as we can remember, we've wanted a vintage Mercedes Benz 300SL parked in the Uncrate garage, so when we see its iconic gullwing doors appear on a new MB model, we just have to tell you about it. Luckily, the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG ($TBA) isn't any old Benz. Packing a front/mid-mounted 6.3-liter AMG V8 good for 563 hp, a 0-60 time of just 3.7 seconds, and a top speed of 197 mph, this new coupe is an absolute rocket, and boasts stunning, retro-styled looks that are sure to turn heads — just in time to see you fly past. [via]
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Lexus has finally chopped the top off its entry-level IS, and the result is nothing short of slam-on-the-breaks sexy. The Lexus IS Convertible ($38,500 and up) features gorgeous looks with performance to back them up. Powered by a 3.5- or... [More]
If you're looking for a fast, stylish coupe but can't stomach the $30,000-and-up prices of most upscale offerings, check out the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe ($22,000 and up). With features like 30mpg economy, 210hp in the 2.0T or an optional... [More]
Saying that the Bentley Continental GT ($176,000) is a beast of performance and luxury is sort of like saying it will get dark tonight, but it is a beast and it will get dark and we said it. Featuring a... [More]
Want Rolls looks and elegance in a car made for you to actually drive? Meet the 2009 Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe ($TBA). The new driver-oriented coupe features a 6.75-liter V12 engine that makes 453 hp, a hand-made unibody aluminum chassis,... [More]
We're not sure if there are actually any more of these available to buy (only 40 were made total), but this special edition AMG Benz really shines. The Mercedes Benz CL 65 AMG 40th Anniversary Edition ($295,000) offers the usual... [More]
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The MINI family is getting a new big brother. The MINI Clubman ($TBA) retains the trademark styling and agile handling, but gains new proportions, split-rear doors and a passenger-side suicide door. The 5-door Clubman has 9.45 more inches of body... [More]
At the Los Angeles Auto Show yesterday, Nissan introduced the 2008 Altima Coupe ($TBA; Summer 2007), the first-ever two-door model Altima. The super sexy ride features a shorter wheelbase, shorter overall length and lower height than the Altima Sedan. The... [More]
Although externally very similar to its previous incarnation, the new, larger 2007 Mini Cooper S ($TBA; late 2006) replaces nearly every internal piece, and all the body panels are new to this redesign. The S features a 175 hp turbocharged... [More]
The Toyota Yaris is small in size and price, but big in efficiency. While the Yaris (starting at $10,950) only produces 106 hp, the ultra-compact ride keeps you in the green with its 40 mpg fuel rating. Available in a... [More]
There hasn't been too many American-made cars we've wanted this year, but the Chrylser Crossfire SRT6 (starting at $46,100) is one that we wouldn't mind having in the garage. There's only one problem — it's not totally an American car.... [More]
For those that live in a climate that has even relatively cold winters, regular convertibles are pretty much a half-year vehicle. This car may change all of that. The new Volvo C70 ($TBA; available Spring ‘06) was designed to replace... [More]
