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With the re-opening of the Volkswagen theme park Autostadt comes with a new multibrand luxury division “Premium Clubhouse,” which features a flawless mirror-finished Bugatti Veyron. The Bugatti Veyron is situated in a reflective pavilion, in case the mirrored Veyron isn’t dizzying enough, and the exhibit offers an unrivaled experience as your reflection becomes a part of the artwork. The show Veyron isn’t for sale, yet. But we’re sure for the right price Volkswagen will let you take the reflective racer home. If you’re interested in a Bugatti Veyron sooner, then check out the Veyron Targa, Veyron GT with 1350hp, Veyron Sand Noir for which Bugatti has given U.S. customers first priority, or if you’re into boating the Bugatti Veyron of the sea. None of these options fast enough for you? Check out the bike that beat the Bugatti Veyron. Follow the jump for the press release.

Working site-specifically, Nicolai creates mental spaces in which he explores aesthetic perceptions. He challenges the observer to pay close attention as he transforms objects showing them in a different light. In his new work “Après vous”, Nicolai displays a mirror-finish Bugatti in a mirrored room. The Bugatti Veyron is arguably the most technically intricate vehicle of all time, with its superb craftsmanship represents the pinnacle of excellence and exclusivity in the automotive world. The harmonious planes and structured lines of this elegant automobile are a reflective area in which the observer sees himself reflected back ad infinitum from the mirrors, thus becoming part of the exhibit: a phenomenon of endless play-back in which both the boundaries of the space and the boundary between object and observer are blurred.

The Autostadt in Wolfsburg is the Volkswagen Group’s communications platform which invites its visitors to explore the world of mobility. Last year alone the theme park attracted almost two million guests. The visit by the 17 millionth guest marked a milestone in the success story that is the Autostadt, one of the most outstanding leisure destinations in Germany.

Nestling in a 25 hectare landscape and dotted with shimmering lakes, the Autostadt’s unique architecture, design and surroundings provides a perfect backdrop for its many riveting attractions: in the ZeitHaus (museum) an exhibition of the classics of automobile history illustrates why they set benchmarks in their day; artworks and films engage with the Volkswagen Group’s core values; interactive research stations invite participation. Cultural events – from themed communication to “Movimentos, the Autostadt Festival Weeks” – open new horizons. As an accredited extra-curricular place of learning, the Autostadt plays a significant part in the educational institutions of Lower Saxony.”

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Fiat certainly seems to be showing the way in the Italian car market, having released its solar energy car prototype. The name of this electric and solar powered vehicle is Phylla, and it could even debut on the market in 2010.

Here we can see photos of the prototype, fruit of a collaboration with other Piedmontese companies. The president of the region has even promised the purchase of the first small fleet of solar cars as a push to larger scale production.

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Toyota’s LF-A supercar, revealed in concept form at the Detroit auto show in 2005 and 2007 and shown in production form when it participated in the Nürburgring 24 Hours in June, has surfaced again.

This time, the Lexus LF-A racing prototype was seen running a few laps on Nov. 24 at the Toyota Motorsport Festival at Fuji Speedway.

More significant for the car’s eventual future as a production model was that avid race fan and likely future Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda, grandson of Toyota founder Kiichiro Toyoda, was at the wheel.

Toyota is expected to reveal the production LF-A in 2009 and to build about 500 cars starting in 2010 or 2011. The $300,000 supercar will be powered by a 4.8-liter, 500-hp V10.

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After news of the first testing to be carried out on the new Lancia Ypsilon, initial spy shots are emerging prior to the debut of this little piece of luxury in 2011. This is later than Lancia originally planned, according to auto, motor und sport, so we may as well enjoy the spy shot for the moment.

The size should remain similar to that of the current model, with a big change in style being the main factor. The new Ypsilon will follow the more eccentric lines of the Delta and should distinguish itself further from the competition.

In terms of more technical changes, the focus is on reducing emissions and increasing fuel efficiency, and so we could be seeing the introduction of a hybrid engine, anticipated by Fiat Powertrain and planned for 2011.

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Would you like to try a Bentley in extreme driving conditions in the arctic region? Sounds good for a kind of high class, extreme sports holiday but it might be a bit out of your reach, so in compensation we give you this Power on Ice video from Bentley.

It’s an extreme driving course showing the lovely vehicles on action in the snow, and in February it will be held in Finland. Vehicles available include the Continental Flying Spur, GT and GTC.

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