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If there’s another place on Earth where they love V8 sedans and coupes as much as Americans, surely it’s Australia. It’s the land of the V8 Supercars series, Holden Commodores, FPV Falcons, Eric Bana’s beloved beast and the country that gave us back the Pontiac GTO and the underpinnings for the latest Chevy Camaro. And with the Germans leading the charge these days with the likes of the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, it’s only fitting that the Land Down Under should get its own special edition.

Following the release of the Frozen Gray edition and word of the upcoming Tiger edition for China comes news of a special M3 just for Australia. Called the Pure Edition, it packs some unique touches, including glossy black 19-inch split-spoke alloys, dark chrome trim and an Anthracite cloth and black leather interior. That’s about the extent of the special touches fitted to either the coupe or sedan – of which only 50 examples will be made. The Pure Edition comes standard in the metallic white pictured here, though a raft of optional metallic color choices are available, including – appropriately enough – Melbourne Red.

[Source: BMW Blog]

BMW M3 Pure Edition comes from a Land Down Under originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Theme hotels have fallen off significantly since the rise of the interstate. Whereas once our nation’s highways were dotted with any number of clever themed establishments for passing a night away from home, now we’re typically treated to hotel chains with less personality than a Number 2 pencil. Fortunately, ze Germans are on it. If you happen to find yourself traveling in or around Stuttgart, you might want to stop in at the Meilenwerk, a.k.a. the V8 Hotel – lodging that offers up special accommodations for the auto obsessed among us. With 34 rooms total, a handful of suites are gussied up with special themes that include some pretty wild décor.

Always wanted to spend the night snoozing away in a Cadillac? No problem. Does driving a Mercedes-Benz through a car wash make you want to take a nap? This hotel has you covered. You can even opt to sleep in a Morris-Minor garage if your heart so desires. Room rates vary with season, but the top-of-the-line Zeppelin Suite will set you back around 9 per night.

[Source: V8Hotel.de via The Daily Telegraph]

Motor Inn: Stuttgart’s Meilenwerk V8 Hotel is pure automotive kitsch originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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