Few days ago we presented you a $25,000 kid-sized Ferrari F40 which was going to be sold in order to celebrate the first dealership of the Italian manufacturer in Moscow, Russia.

If you though that the Ferrari was expensive, well check this $76,500 all-platinum Datsun Fairlady Z created by a Japanese jeweler in order to mark the 40th anniversary of the model maker Tomica and the Fairlady Z. 7.4 ounces of platinum were used by the Japanese jewelmakerGinza Tanaka to create this car, a celebration of Tomica’s first line of toy cars. Tomica made its debut on the market back in 1970s and since then it sold more than half a billion of the die-cast toys, based mostly on Japanese domestic cars. There is a bad news though, the car is not for sale but if you want to see it Tomica will show it to you in Osaka between April 23 and May 5. Photos after the jump!

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Pricing information for the 2011 Nissan GT-R has just been revealed. Prices start at $84,060 for the latest model, which features several enhancements and a simplified model lineup.

The Nissan GT-R model has held the reputation of being an affordable car that costs a lot to maintain. It can’t be modified much but it does have an excellent all-wheel drive performance and technological prowess that can’t be denied. Nissan is offering three options and one accessory for the 2011 model. The Cold Weather Package comes at no charge while the special Super Silver paint package costs $3,000 and the carpeted GT-R logo floor mats costs an extra $280. Continued after the jump!

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Pricing for Lexus’ limited edition IS 350C F-Sport convertible has been revealed. At a base price of $58,375 (including a destination charge of $875), the car is priced $3,600 more than a fully-loaded IS 350C.

The F-Sport model’s performance was raised with the help of parts taken from Lexus’ F-Sport catalog. The model rides on new 19-inch forged aluminum wheels that are similar to those used on the IS-F. These wheels are wrapped in high-performance Michelin Pilot Sport rubber. A revised suspension supports new rolling stock. Continued after the jump!

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There have been reports about the pricing for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabriolet. With the Cabriolet’s bigger size and added equipment, it might come as a surprise to buyers that it is priced similarly to the smaller CLK convertible it replaces.

A spokesman revealed that Mercedes-Benz expects the E-class soft-top to be priced at about $56,000 for the V-6 E350 and about $65,000 for the V-8 E550 (which makes it about $8,000 more expensive than the coupe on which the Cabriolet is based). Mercedes is keeping pricing information from the public until the Cabriolet goes on sale on May 10. Continued after the jump!

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Porsche unveiled today the brand new generation of the Cayenne and announced its official debut for this year’s Geneva Motor Show.

As a premiere, the new generation of the Cayenne introduces the hybrid version in the Cayenne S Hybrid, capable to deliver impressive fuel consumption in the New European Driving Cycle of just 8.2 litres/100 kilometres (equal to 34.4 mpg imp) and just 193 g/km CO2 emissions. And this is not all! The new Porsche Cayenne shows a better fuel consumption comparing it to the current version…according to the manufacturer the fuel consumption is down by up to 23 per cent, because the new SUV has been developed according to the principle of “Porsche Intelligent Performance”: more power on less fuel, greater efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. Continued after the jump!

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Due to the big success of the Porsche Panamera, the German manufacturer decided to expand the range of models with two new entry-level versions: Panamera and the Panamera 4.

Both models will hit the dealerships in May 2010 and will carry a brand -new 3.6-litre V6 featuring Direct Fuel Injection and developing maximum output of 300 bhp (220 kW) plus peak torque of 400 Nm/295 lb-ft. As you may know already the Panamera will be rear-wheel drive while the Panamera 4 will offer as standard active all-wheel drive. Continued after the jump!

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Yesterday we showed you the leaked photos, but today it time to officially present you the brand new 2011 Bmw X5, a facelifted version of the popular SUV which promises to bring new powertrains and updated design.

The X5 facelift is led by the redesign of the front fascia and position of the standard foglamps but also by an increased size of both the central and outer air intakes which hints at the boosted engine output. A matte-finished silver protection plate extends across the entire width of the central air intake, emphasizing the muscular features of the SUV, and accentuates the new X5’s character. The new dual round Xenon Adaptive headlights and foglamps are now situated higher and closer to the kidney grille. The rear end matches the graphic structure of the front end, the surrounds of the dual exhaust pipes are now painted in body color while the The L-shaped taillight fixtures, each with two LED light banks, create the BMW-signature nighttime appearance. Bmw added new body colors such as Deep Sea Blue, Platinum Grey and Sparkling Bronz but also new interior colors Oyster or Cinnamon Brown in addition to the familiar Sand Beige, and Black, and matte Satin Silver interior trim strips.Continued after the jump!

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Infiniti announced today that its new-generation 2011 M Sedan will cost buyers $450 more than the current generation despite a larger engine and new technologies.

So, on March 18, the date when the new vehicles will go on sale, Infiniti will offer them in two versions, the V6-powered M37, starting at $47,115 and the V8-powered M56 starting at $58,415 (prices include dealer destination charges). Regarding the M56, this shows an increase of $5,400 over least expensive version of the current V8-powered M45. There is a catch though because the new model will come with a premium package and navigation system that previously cost M45 customers an additional $3,350. The M56x with four-wheel-drive will carry a price increase of just $750 over the four-wheel-drive M45x. The four-wheel-drive M37x will start at $49,265, a $450 increase over the four-wheel-drive version of the current M35. Photo gallery after the jump!

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Finally, the Tesla Roadster electric car is available in right-hand drive, in order to bring some joy for the Queen. Also, it appears that the car is available with some improvements over previous left-hand version such as a new sound system and new noise-reduction materials.

The model is available now at Tesla’s Knightsbridge showroom in London with a price tag of £86,950. The Tesla Roadster will be followed by the Model S saloon, set to debut in 2012. “The right-hand-drive model is our response to growing demand from high-performance car buyers in the UK who are also interested in their impact on the environment,” he said. Tesla is dramatically expanding its retail footprint in Europe, we look forward to building our community of owners and fans throughout the continent”. said Cristiano Carlutti, Tesla’s Vice President for European sales and operations.

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As you may know already, Bmw has substantially updated the 3-Series Coupe and Convertible for 2011 bringing new headlights and tail lights, a new hood and kidney grille, new side skirts, new wheels, and new front and rear fascias.

The 335i Coupe comes now with the new “N55″ twin scroll turbocharged inline-6 engine, and may be coupled to the standard 6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic transmission. For the first time on the 3 Series (excluding M3) the Double Clutch Transmission (DCT) will be available on the 335is as a $1,575 option. Continued after the jump!

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