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After the Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1 and the Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2, Porsche has announced today a new Porsche Design limited edition for the Cayenne GTS. With 1,000 units to be built, the Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 features an extended roof spoiler, Lava Grey Metallic paint finish with two black stripes, 21-inch SportPlus black wheels, bi-xenon headlights and a special “Cayenne GTS” logo at the rear with a red “S”.

Under the hood, there’s a 4.8 liter V8 powerplant which develops 405 hp and 500 Nm of torque mated to a six-speed Tiptronic S which takes the Cayenne from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.5 seconds and up to a top speed of 251 km/h (156 mph).

For the interior, the special GTS has an exclusive black upholestry with red instrument panel and door sills, padded three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, front headrests with the Porsche logo embossed and slip-proof Alcantara for the center seat sections, parts of the center console and door linings. The sound experience is guaranteed by the 410W Bose 5.1 Surround Sound System with 14 loudspeakers. The car also comes with a set of Porsche Design accessories including a chronograph watch and a four-piece luggage set bearing the ‘Porsche Design Edition 3′ label.

Photo Gallery: Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3

Source: Porsche

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Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 unleashed

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I’m sure every petrolhead knows Paul Walker, the actor from the Fast and Furious series. And, just like me, you’re probably thinking that it’s just a movie and that he has nothing to do with cars. However, here’s a video showing Paul driving several beauties on the Willow Springs race track (among others there’s a 2010 Mustang, a Nissan GT-R and a Porsche 911 GT3) and he’s actually doing a pretty good job. However, I think it’s funny that the song you hear in the background is “Teriyaki Boyz - Tokyo Drift”, from the soundtrack of Fast and Furious 3, the only movie of the series without Paul.

And remember, you can see Paul Walker along with Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez in the latest installment of the series, Fast and Furious 4 (check out the trailer here) which will hit cinemas next weekend, on April 3.

Source: CarDomain Blog

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Paul Walker doing a great job on the track

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Aren’t people always acting like a herd? Last year, when gas price were up through the roof, Smart dealerships registered a very high demand for the small German car. Now, when gas price are back to a more normal level, everyone is dumping their new Smart. According to an article from USA Today, Smart dealers are facing with increasing unsold car lots, caused by customers who placed their orders and then backed out. And the $99 required deposit (which is also refundable) is making this decision really easy to take. Smart confirmed but said they’re not worried about this situation yet “”Are a few more people canceling (compared to) last year? Yes. But certainly we’re not seeing a huge falloff” said Smart spokesman Ken Kettenbeil.

According to Smart, the company has around 30,000 prospective buyers who paid the $99 reservation fee but have not taken delivery and from these, about 35% back out (about 30% in November). However, we think Smart should worry, because Autodata reports that in February Smart sold 1,415 units, almost half of how much it was selling last year.

Source: USA Today

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Smart buyers back out leaving the cars ‘orphaned’ in US dealerships

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Following recent announcements that in the future they will focus on eco-friendly cars, yesterday Kia introduced the Kia Forte LPI Hybrid in South Korea. With this occasion, Kia has also announced their new eco-friendly sub-brand Eco-Dynamics.

The Kia Forte LPI hybrid is powered by hybrid powertrain consisting of a 114 hp 1.6 liters LPI (Liquefied Petroleum Injected) engine and a 20 hp electric motor. Kia claims their new hybrid achieves a fuel economy of 17.2 kilometers per liter of LPG fuel (41 MPG US), the equivalent to 21.5 kilometers per liter of gasoline. The electric motor is powered by highly advanced lithium polymer (Li–poly) battery, a new lighter and smaller battery with higher output than nickel-metal hydride batteries. The same batteries will power the upcoming Chevrolet Volt and will be supplied by LG Chem.

Photo Gallery: Kia Forte LPI Hybrid

Source: Kia World (Via WorldCarFans)

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Kia Forte LPI Hybrid debuts in South Korea

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In a press release made public today, Fisker Automotive has announced the first group of US retailers to market and service the Fisker Karma luxury plug-in hybrid sedan. This is the first step from Fisker’s plan to have, by the end of June 2009, 40 location across the country to sell the sedan that will go on sale later this year with a starting price tag of $87,900.

It looks like the California based company is doing a pretty good job in developing their retail network and a large influence in this has Fisker’s Board member Vic Doolan, the man who led BMW NA and Volvo NA in the 90s and the 2000s with great results for the two companies. Check out the dealers list after the jump.

Fisker Automotive Retail Network, Charter Members:

Barrett Holdings, Inc. Charles Barrett San Antonio, TX

Warren Henry Automobiles Warren Zinn Miami, FL

Source: Fisker (Via eGMCarTech)

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Fisker appoints 32 US retailers to sell the Karma sedan

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