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In spite of the crisis on the Zuidas..

Deloitte Consultants Squadron.
Lenslog

Elicium
next to the RAI.
Guy

"You may always reach me at Mulder's."
Guy

"They fly away in boxes."
Guy

"Spring's already at the end of the canal."
Arie

Last fallen foliage.

Out of sight before we knew what it was.

Even before he was brought his coffee
Hans had written two pages in his notebook,
seemingly a large format Moleskine®.
Arie

I bet the buildings behind this box have a lower coefficient of drag.
Lewis

Friday.
Providence, USA.
Lewis

This stunning machine is an all-new small luxury car from Citroën, and not only does it revive the legendary DS badge but it will spearhead a fresh range of premium Citroën models. The exciting news was announced at a special event on the Champs Elysées, Paris, where this remarkable model took pride of place. Called the DS Inside, it's a concept that points the way to a production version, which is set to go on sale in early 2010. Similar in size to a C3, the DS Inside has been designed to compete with prestige-badged small cars such as the MINI, Alfa Romeo MiTo and the forthcoming Audi A1. The first of a new range of premium Citroens that will all carry the DS badge, it will most likely be tagged DS3 when it reaches showrooms early next year, a C4-sized model, called the DS4, and a C5-sized car, called the DS5, will follow it.
The original DS, which was launched back in 1955, was one of the most important models in Citroën's history and the French firm is hoping to draw on its legendary reputation for luxury, innovation and style with its new premium line-up. While the DS name was a play on the French word déeesse, meaning goddess, it's thought that the revived tag will stand for Distinctive Series. And as you can see from these amazing pictures, the new model certainly stands out. At the front is a characterful face with large headlights and a Ford-esque trapezoidal lower grille. Outlined in chrome it encompasses the traditional Citroën double chevron badge. However, above it sits an entirely new rectangular badge, which features a rearranged version of the double chevron motif, marking out the new Distinctive Series model. Circular spotlights and LED lights ahead of the front wheel arches are further neat touches, but the most striking part of the design is the reverse angled B-pillar, which starts just above the rear wheel arch and finishes just short of the floating roof. In a cheeky nod to the MINI, the DS Inside boasts a contrasting white roof but with chunky wheel arches, chrome side details and striking taillights, further highlighted with chrome, the stylish machine looks every inch the luxury Citroën.
Citroën is remaining tight-lipped about the DS Inside's specifications with more information expected when the car makes its Geneva Motor Show debut in March. Insiders have hinted that the new models will not simply be re-badged C3, C4 and C5s, although it's highly unlikely Citroen would invest the enormous amount of money required to develop a totally separate line-up - especially given the current financial climate.
So expect the DS3 to share much with the next-generation C3, including its platform and some of its turbo diesel engines including a hybrid drive train. As you can see from this concept car, the French firm has certainly created a striking look and that's expected to continue inside with a high quality cabin that raises the bar set by the C3 and C4 Picasso models, C5 and C6 large cars, using the most luxurious materials yet seen on a Citroën.
The original DS was famous for its pioneering innovations, which included headlights that swivelled with the steered wheels, pneumatic suspension and an aerodynamic body. So expect the DS3 to boast adaptive headlights and the very latest example of Citroën's Hydractive suspension system, which will allow various driving modes, at the very least.
One thing is for sure, the DS range will be priced significantly higher than the existing Citroen C3, C4 and C5 line-up. With the MINI range kicking off at almost £12,000, the DS3 is likely to cost a similar amount. AutoExpress
Old DS.

A magnificent barn find.
"After I found this Panhard CD it took me many years, many trips
and a lot of intense effort to persuade the former owner to part with her."
Hans