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The British automaker, keen to expand its footprint in the luxury goods space, leapt at the opportunity to intersect with the customers of an upscale gentleman’s grooming shop in London. customers. This comes on the heels of a collection of leather handbags, a line of high-end furniture and even a signature scent. A team of leathercrafters refitted the barber chairs, reworking the suspension for greater comfort. Headrest foams were hand-shaped and the arms were extended to support the clients’ hands. The chairs’ also reflected colors and trims from the Bentley range. Fire Glow leather features vertical stitching inspired by the Continental GT range, and diamond stitching on the Burnt Oak chairs evokes the Mulliner specification.

Source: BBC Autos

Ford’s decision to use aluminum body panels on the 2015 F-150 is coming back to haunt them as a report is indicating that problems with the lightweight material have pushed the launch back by approximately three months. According to The Truth About Cars, aluminum shipments from suppliers have failed to meet specifications so the company is having problems forming the material. The suppliers are now under pressure to fix the problems, as soon as possible, so Ford can prevent further delays and launch the model by the end of 2014. Ford has remain relatively quiet about the 2015 F-150 but previous reports have indicated the switch to aluminum body panels could enable the truck to weigh 700 pounds (317 kg) less than its predecessor.

Source: World Car Fans

There’s a very small chance that you might see this beautiful Aston Martin CC 100 on the road one day, as two of them were built for road use. The car was made in celebration of Aston Martin’s 100-year history and calls on the 1959 Le Mans and Nürburgring winning race car DBR1 for inspired design. The car was built in only 6 months (maybe that’s why it had trouble starting) and debuted at the ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring race this year, driven by Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez.

Source: Complex Rides

Which cars would YOU like to see in your garage? (Image from Speed Hunters)

“Only The Best” created this render which is being described as looking “incredibly close” to the actual car. The same source indicates the vehicle won’t probably receive the rumored “Cabrera” moniker after all and that it has actually entered production phase. It will not have scissor doors and will come with grilles across the entire length of the rear window, similar to the superb Miura. The back of the car will adopt a sharp appearance which will closely mirror the Aventador.

Source: World Car Fans