Ferrari 612 Scaglietti One to One

The new Ferrari 612 Scaglietti One-to-One Personalization Program has been announced by Ferrari in Geneva. The new Ferrari 612 Scaglietti will give the posibility to all clients to personalize this flagship model.

The unit that displayed at the Geneva Motor Show illustrates the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti One-to-One Program is inspired by the classic 365 GTB4. The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti One-to-One Program also includes an electrochromic panoramic roof and a SuperFast gearbox.

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Webasto LiGHT Concept Car

German sunroof and convertible top manufacturer Webasto has unveiled the Webasto LiGHT concept car. Webasto LiGHT is a two-seat cabriolet designed by IED (Istituto Europeo di Design) in Italy.

The Webasto LiGHT’s exterior design was inspired by the Fiat 124 Spider. This influence is most apparent in the rear 3/4 view, as well as the front grille.

While overall the design is attractive, but it is similar to most two-seat convertible sports cars. But the real reason for creating the concept was to showcase Webasto’s frameless polyurethane soft-top which is both strong and lightweight.

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2008 PLAYBOY Hottest Cars

Playboy magazine has chosen its best cars for the next year and the Audi R8 won the spot of the hottest car for 2008. If Mr. Hefner says the Audi R8 is hot, it has to be.

Playboy hottest car for 2008 winners are:

PLAYBOY’S 2008 CAR OF THE YEAR: Audi R8
This mid engine sexpot boasts a 420 bhp, 4.2-liter V8, and hits zero to 60 in a sexy 4.4 seconds

BEST LUXURY SPORTS COUPE: Maserati GranTurismo
Features a 405 bhp, 4.2-liter double overhead cam V8 packs 339 foot-pounds of torque

SMARTEST PURCHASE: Smart Fortwo
Sits eight feet by eight inches long and weighs a whopping 1,807 pounds

BEST SPORTS SEDAN: Cadillac CTS
With a base engine of a 3.6-liter V6 that develops 263bhp, it is just as quick as the CTS-V

BEST SUV: Land Rover LR2
Equipped with a Terrain Response feature that adjusts the AWD and suspension for driving conditions

BEST CROSSOVER: Buick Enclave CXL
Proudly sits on 19-inch wheels and is available with a luxury package including articulated headlights

BEST CONVERTIBLE: BMW 335i
Not only does it whip from zero to 60 in 5.5 seconds, its light-weight steel top retracts in 22 seconds.

BEST EARTH-DAY CAR: Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec
Outfitted with three catalysts and a filter in the exhaust that erases every trace of smoke and N2O

BEST PINT-SIZE PERFORMANCE: Volvo C30
Dances on the sporty side with its full-width glass hatch and clipped Manx bobtail

For criteria used to select these cars, an extended photo gallery, and a chance to vote for your favorite machine of 2008, you may go to www.playboy.com/caroftheyear.