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The A1 Diamond Edition Audi Is A Limited Edition Chick Car.

Audi launches sexist car for women

Far more sexist than sexy (hell, it’s bordering on outright insulting), Audi is targeting women with a new limited edition version of their A1 designed in collaboration with Norwegian goldsmith and jeweler Thomas Heyerdahl. The A1 Diamond Edition is adorned with a real diamond studded gearstick, comes with a genuine diamond pendant, a cosmetic case and mirror nestled in the armrest/console, a collection of Guerlain make-up and keys presented in a “jewelry box.” (more…)

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CARCHITECTURE? A Car House AND Restaurant Inspired By The VW Beetle

I know it’s been making the rounds on the design blogs, but only part of this interesting story is getting much press- and almost 8 years after the fact. This unusual homage to the VW Beetle, not only exists as a personal residence built in 2003, but inspired a larger version four years later that is now a restaurant and bar by the same builder, The Car Das Auto. (more…)

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20 Van Paintings by Kevin Cyr, An Artist Who’s Driven.

van paintings by Kevin Cyr

Artist Kevin Cyr’s series of twenty paintings based on Vandura, Chevy, and Econoline Chateau vans documented in Brooklyn, New York. Each of the 20 profile images below are created with oils and silkscreen on panels. (more…)

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