Daily Drivers : Car News And Reviews

Fiat has created a special edition of the Fiat 500, limited to 500 units and marking 57 years since it first introduced the iconic 1957 Cinquecento. The 1957 Edition comes with some unique features, like 16″ throwback wheels, vintage style badges, and a brown leather interior with ivory trim and grey door panels.

In recent years, Kia has really stepped up its game, and now has a serious contender in the luxury car market in the form of the 2014 Cadenza. Not only does the Cadenza feature upscale exterior styling, but it’s well outfitted both under the hood and inside the passenger compartment.

The BMW M Series are extremely capable performance cars and now you can add a little more boost to each with the 2014 Competition Packages. The M6 Gran Coupe models can be optioned with the Competition package for $6,000(USD).

The Audi A3 Cabriolet is Audi’s new 2-door, four-seat convertible. The vehicle was revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show and is based on the A3 platform with styling notes carried over from its A5 Cabriolet sister, including the aluminum-finished windshield frame and the speedy convertible top.

Toyota’s nearly indestructible body-on-frame off-roader still can handle the worst roads you can throw at it. But for 2014, it offers a more modern and aggressive look, highlighted by its chiseled front-end. This is the SUV for those who don’t want to look like suburban soccer moms.

MINI has announced a new limited edition color choice for its top of the line MINI Countryman and MINI Paceman models. The paint, called “Frozen Black metallic” has a textured, shimmering matte finish. The finish — which requires a specialized application process exclusive to the BMW Group — includes a base layer for grip and corrosion protection, the color layer, a clear lacquer finish with added silicates to create the matted impression and the velvet effect which can be both seen and felt.