Magnus8 december2014

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THE NEW APRILIA RSV4

MUST HAVE WINTER GEAR

ITALIAN VS BRITISH ALFA ROMEO AND JAGUAR REVIEW

WINTER FASHION TIPS

SKI TRAVEL IN WHISTLER

THE WINTER ISSUE

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JAGUAR F-TYPE ALFA ROMEO 4C BREAKFAST CLUB

WHISTLER BLACKCOMB CANADA

APRILIA RSV4 YO LA TENGO

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CARS

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ART & DESIGN

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FASHION

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GEAR

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MUSIC

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CARS ITALIAN OR BRITISH? Photos courtesy of Alfa Romeo & Jaguar

Whenever we mentioning Italian and British in the same sentence around office our office, it leads to a discussion about suit types and fashion aesthetics. Sure, fashion embodies popular aesthetics of nations with extensive history and progress, but what does that have to do with cars?

Just like fashion, car design embodies the DNA that give cars personality and vigor.

Jaguar and Alfa Romeo in this case are brands with tradition, which go well in the past century and rooted in a deep racing tradition. It’s no surprise that both manufacturers have a lean coupe in their lineup, but they both approach the driving

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experience in a different way.

Let’s take a look at what makes these two cars so special.

The new Alfa Romeo 4C is the brand’s comeback car to US, and it comes with the pressure to perform and impress. In the looks department, this small midengine coupe is gorgeous to look at, with lines and style referenced from the very famous Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale race car. The front looks aggressive but has a soft and supple look, specific of an Italian design aesthetic, pleasing to the eye like a statue of David.

The interior is carefully crafted to look sophisticated, with a race inspired steering wheel and a center console that is simple and elegant. Two large air scoops open on each side of the body, like an athlete flexing his muscles, while two round

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