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A recent study made by the University of Wales Institute in Cardiff showed what many might consider incredibly surprising, that women are more attracted by men driving expensive cars. Who would’ve thought? This has gotta be one of the most useless studies ever made (well, maybe except for the one we wrote about last year, about women being aroused by supercars’ engine sound).

During the study, the university team showed women a photo of the same guy at the steering wheels of a Bentley Continental GTC and an old Ford Fiesta. Guess when women thought he was more attractive? You’re right, when he was in the Fiesta. Just kidding, of course when he was in the Bentley. My God, who pays for these studies?

And if we have any female readers, please don’t consider us mysoginists, because here’s what Dr. Michael Dunn, the head of the project said: “It appears that the stereotype of women being positively influenced by a man’s status is true and, evolutionarily speaking, this makes sense. However, even with the growing number of women in high-paid careers and the fact that they can be highly successful has no effect on how attractive they are to men. What you find is that these new, wealthy women still show a preferment for high-status males.”

Source: Telegraph

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Study shows surprising results: women are more attracted by men driving expensive cars

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The Korean car maker released a teaser picture of the upcoming Ssangyong C200 Aero Concept which will make its debut in April, at the Seoul Motor Show. Based on the C200 Concept which made its debut last year at the Paris Motor Show, the Aero is a more aggressive model which features several new styling elements like a new front fascia, larger alloy wheels and a roof spoiler.

Considering the C200 was introduced with a 175 hp 2.0 liter turbo diesel, we expect the Aero to be equipped at least with the same engine, if not a more powerful powerplant. According to Ssangyong, the C200 Aero project is in an advanced state, with a production version being scheduled to be released later this year.

Photo Gallery: Ssangyong C200 Concept at the Paris Motor Show

Source: Carscoop

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Ssangyong releases C200 Aero Concept teaser photo

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And yeah, they’re probably kidding us. Because the LEKO project will be unveiled on April 1, just in time for…April Fools. We never had any A’s in French classes, but that guy talking in the video says this is the car of tomorrow and it will be environmentally friendly (with low CO2 emissions) and wait for it…it’s going to be a coupe/cabrio. So IKEA does not only enter the auto market, but it does it in style, with a convertible. Yeah, right! So, either the Swedish company has lost its mind or, most likely (there’s no mention on the IKEA website) we have a really cool prank set for April Fools. Check out the project’s websitehere.

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The IKEA car, you’ve got to be kidding me!

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Prindiville Prestige is a British company specialised in creating one of a kind bespoke cars accroding to individual client’s specs. And their latest product is a styling package for the Lamborghini Murcielago which features a bolder and more assertive front fascia, redesigned side sills, a more dynamic rear part with exclusive titanium sports exhaust system, no handles doors with remote electric opening and restyled engine bay with transparent cooling louvres. Only the front compartment lid remained from the production Murcielago and all the body panels have carbon fibre finish.

On the interior, the car features rich leather and hand-finished aluminium accents and other small details like specially engineered aluminium air vents. Of course, rich customers have the option of choosing whatever they wish for the interior.

Photo Gallery: Lamborghini Murcielago tuning by Prindiville Prestige

Source: Prindiville (Via leblogauto)

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Lamborghini Murcielago bespoke package by Prindiville Prestige

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Yeah, I know, the title’s a little too agressive, but still, today is a very important day because the world’s cheapest car, the Tata Nano, was officially launched in India. After facing big social and political problems, the ambitious Tata project is finally up and running and today the company has started taking orders for the Nano. The car will be on display in showrooms all across India on April 1 (no, it’s not a joke) and the first customers will start getting their vehicles in July.

With a starting price just below $2,000, the Tata Nano will come in three trim levels, Standard, CX (with heating and air-conditioning, parcel shelf, booster-assisted brakes) and LX (fabric seats, central locking, front power windows, fog lamps, electronic trip meter, mobile charger point and rear spoiler). Under the hood, the Nano will be powered by a 35 hp 2-cylinder engine which will have a top speed of 105 km/h (65 mph), will allow a fuel economy of 4.2 liters/100 km (56 USmpg) and will release 101 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

The Nano is currently built at the Tata plant in Pantnagar but a new plant which will have a capacity of 350,000 vehicles per year is scheduled to be opened in 2010 in Sanand.

Like I said, I think the Tata Nano project is one incredible project. To be able to build a car and sell it for only $2,000, that’s amazing. Now of course, I wouldn’t buy one of these and I’m sure it’s not the most thrilling car one could ever drive nor the most reliable, but I also think there’s a huge market for this car and it’s only up to Tata to make it happen. Any thoughts on this, Shrawan?

Source: Tata (Via WorldCarFans)

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The Tata Nano officially unleashed today

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