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click image to enlarge and check out the geeky B-pillar

Renault has hopped on the co-branding band wagon and partnered with cell-phone maker Nokia on the new Twingo Nokia special edition. The car's three main features include a nice array of music connectivity options through an audio connection box in the glove compartment that accepts USB, a 3.5 mm cable and a DIN connector for iPods. The tunes are sent to an MP3-compatible 140w radio/CD player that can be controlled via steering wheel-mounted controls. Secondly, the Twingo Nokia special edition has bluetooth connectivity, which you'll need for its third special feature, a Nokia 6110 Navigator phone with GPS, 3G and a microSD slot. While there's no nav system embedded in the dash, the 6110 comes with a suction cup to secure it to the windshield, and its navigation features are similar to standard in-dash nav systems. The 6110, however, allows you to take the device out on foot, meaning you won't get lost after you park the car.

The car itself features a dark metallic look with tinted windows and what Renault calls a Nokia tech-themed central pillar. The B-pillar is decorated with faux circuitry that leads to a Nokia-branded badge at its center. It's like the mark of a super nerd who proudly advertises his convergent devices to an unsuspecting public.

[Source: Renault]