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One lap of the web: Arizona auctions edition

-- Pink was not a color offered for the Chevrolet Corvette -- a fact you're probably aware of. But one example was finished in (a rather nice, we think) shade of pink right at the factory for Harley Earl's wife. Hemmings Daily has the story on this rare car, which is heading to auction this week.

Vauxhall/Opel Flextreme GT/E concept (2010)

This is the Opel Flextreme GT/E, a new concept that Vauxhall’s sister brand will unveil at the 2010 Geneva motor show next month. It’s Vauxhall/Opel’s second Flextreme show car – the original was revealed at the 2007 Frankfurt show – and previews how GM’s extended-range electric vehicle technology can be utilised in large cars – the GT/E uses the same electrified powertrain that is found in the more compact Ampera. The GT/E has uses the same E-REV (extended-range electric vehicle) technology that’s been developed for the Ampera.

VW logo gets pupil banned from school

A schoolboy has been kicked out of lessons after having the Volkswagen logo shaved into his hair. 11-year-old Zac’s mum, Charlotte Eccleston, and her partner both drive Volkswagen Golfs, and they’re his favourite car. On Bing: see pictures of Zac’s haircut Find out how much a used Volkswagen costs on Auto Trader So, when allowed to have a new do over the Christmas holidays, Zac opted to have the VW logo shaved onto the back of his head.