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Filed under: Special/Limited Editions, Volkswagen

While the night is generally perceived as being darkish, VW see it differently, introducing their so-called “White Night” as a new special model. The Eos “White Night” is on sale from 33,140 euros and can be fitted with almost all engine variations. The basic price will secure you the 122bhp 1.4 TSI version with a six-speed manual box.

In the case of this car, it is all about the contrast between black and white. The body is white, while elements such as the roof, radiator grille and mirror mounts are in black. Partially black sprayed 18″ alloys as well as LED rear lights complete the new look. Inside, the new look continues with light seams emphasising the black nappa leather seats and door and side covers, as well as the black steering wheel. There also decorative strips, a white radio surround and lower door trim strips with a “White Night” inscription. The Eos “White Night” comes with climate control as standard equipment, and a sports chassis that has been lowered by 1.5cm, as well as heated front seats for some nocturnal warmth.

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Filed under: Motorsports, Ford, Racing cars

US customers will only be able to purchase the new Fiesta next year, but they will be able to ogle a spectacularly competitive variation of it during this summer. Ford is sending two FWD versions that have been beefed-up to 800bhp to take part in the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC). Rally icon Marcus Grönholm will be at the wheel, together with the fourfold Swedish rally champion Andreas Eriksson, who is also responsible for participation there as leader of the Olsbergs Motor Sport Evolution team. Their objective is to be first to conquer the 12.4 miles and 156 bends of the famed asphalt and gravel route in less than ten minutes. The current record is 10.01408 minutes.

The PPIHC is in fact the second-oldest racing event in the United States. It takes its name from the 4,302 metre high mountain situated within the “Front Range” of the Rocky Mountains, which is also a favourite destination for people far beyond the State of Colorado.

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Filed under: Etc., Ford, News

In Europe, the Ford Capri achieved the status of a cult car, the equivalent of the ever-popular Ford Mustang in the United States. But unlike the typically American pony car which has continued rolling off the assembly lines since its launch in 1964, the Capri ceased production in 1986. There are strong rumours that the Capri is heading for a remake and could be putting in a reappearance at the first auto shows of 2010.

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Filed under: Etc., Humour

57-year-old US citizen Edward Smith lives with his cars and calls it love. He refers to them as his ‘girlfriends’ and shows less fidelity than is customary in normal affairs of the heart. His current passing fancy is a white VW Beetle called Vanilla. Smith recently revealed his fetish in a TV documentary. He goes so far as to claim having had ’sex’ with 1,000 vehicular partners. The dear chap insists that he is not mentally disturbed and has no intention of desisting from his private passion: “Perhaps I’m a bit of an extreme case, but when I see the Herbie movies or Knight Rider where cars are portrayed as loveable creatures, I think that’s great. I’m a romantic sort of guy. I write poetry about cars, sing to them and talk to them just like I would with a girlfriend.”

He first fell in love at the age of 13 when his head was turned by a Corvette Stingray: he goes so far as to call it a ’sexual relationship’…whatever that’s supposed to mean. Meanwhile, Vanilla has to share his affections with the rest of his harem. One of his most enduring affairs has been with a 1973 Opel GT which he calls ‘Cinnamon’ and a buxom 17-year-old Ford Ranger Splash who answers to the name ‘Ginger’. He is not choosy about age or sex. The entire story was screened on 28th May on British TV (Channel Five). The programme title was ‘My Car is my Lover’, which automatically qualified it for a late-night viewing slot.

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The “bangers for cash” scheme has led to 35000 orders for new cars in a month offering a glimmer of hope for the ailing auto industry.