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The Vilner Land Rover Defender Wood

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The Land Rover Defender, already renown for its luxurious interior, has been revamped by Bulgarian automotive interior design studio Vilner to make its cabin fit for a sheikh. Not surprisingly, the cabin is cloaked in fine leather – from its seats to its sun visors – and stitched together with the highest quality craftsmanship. However, what really make this Defender stand out … [Read more...] about The Vilner Land Rover Defender Wood

Bentley’s Mulsanne Executive Interior

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News that Apple is hiring automotive engineers to develop an "iCar" infotainment system has taken the tech blogosphere by storm. But car guys like us know that this isn't the first time Apple products have been incorporated into a vehicle's cabin. Last year, Brabus tricked out the interior of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class to create the iBusiness 2.0. Now Bentley is getting in on the … [Read more...] about Bentley’s Mulsanne Executive Interior

GMC’s Limited-Edition NFL Sierra Truck

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Hoping to score big, GMC unveiled a limited-edition NFL model of its Sierra pickup truck at the 2003 SEMA auto show. The vehicle featured a jumbo flat-screen TV that automatically deployed from its tonneau cover; slide-out tailgate BBQ grill and NFL-football field table; NFL graphics throughout; and, of course, custom interior seats trimmed in pigskin leather and … [Read more...] about GMC’s Limited-Edition NFL Sierra Truck

Honda’s All-Electric EV-STER

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Our "round table" discussion on TopCar's Porsche Panamera Stingray went so well that we've decided to hold another. Introducing Honda's all-new EV-STER, a rear-wheel drive electric roadster that's smaller than a Mazda Miata, sportier looking than the Nissan 370Z and just as Earth-friendly as a tree. The interior, however, is where it's really at. Check out the 4 pictures … [Read more...] about Honda’s All-Electric EV-STER