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McLaren SLR Glitters With 11 Pounds of Gold and 600 Rubies
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What kind of security system do you think you’d need for the Mercedes McLaren SLR that’s adorned with 5 kg (roughly 11 lbs) of gold and 600 rubies? We’re thinking its own posse of guards and an invisible force field might keep the car jackers at bay. Designed by Suisse car-designer Ueli Anliker, this McLaren…
Volkswagen Banishes Frost With Anti-Fog and Anti-Icing Windshield
One of the worst parts of winter has to be waking up early to scrape the ice and snow off of your car (especially on a Monday morning). But Volkswagen is now working on a way to make those frosty mornings brighter – by introducing a first anti-fogging and anti-icing car windscreen. Working in conjunction…
HD Radio App Offers a New Sound Experience to Your Drive
If you’ve got room on your cell phone for another app, we’ve got a suggestion for you – download the HD Radio app. This handy app is for drivers who appreciate great sound in their car. For those of you who don’t want to shell out the extra cash for an HD entertainment system in…
Five Tips for Safe Holiday Road Trips From the Expert
With the holidays quickly approaching, now’s the time to starting planning for all those road trips you’ll be making to see friends and family. And nobody knows the benefits of planning for a road tip like Irv Gordon. Gordon, a 70-year old retired science teacher from Long Island, is known for his 1966 Volvo P1800…
Ferrari California Limited Edition Available Only in Japan
If you’re looking for a reason to relocate to Japan, we’ve got a great one. A brand new Ferrari, courtesy of Cornes & Co., is coming exclusively to Japan. The all-new Ferrari, dubbed the California Limited Edition, is packed with upgrades not available in the standard model. With just 10 being made – three in…
Foreign Automakers Cashing in on ‘Made in America’ Trend
Are you more likely to by a car that’s been made in the good ol’ U.S. of A.? Chances are the answer is “yes,” according to a recent Harris Poll survey. It’s cool once again to show your sense of national pride, and advertisers are banking on it. When a product says it’s “Made in…
New BMW On Demand Car-Sharing Service
Feel like driving a BMW today? If you live in Munich, you’ll be able to rent one whenever the mood strikes you with BMW on Demand. Just like the Zipcar service, BMW is taking it up a notch by offering premium vehicles that can be rented by the hour. The BMW on Demand service allows…
Escort’s Passport iQ Combines Radar Detector With GPS
Are you looking to get somewhere and avoid a speeding ticket? If that’s the case, you’ll be happy to hear that Escort has launched the new Passport iQ, a fully integrated driving accessory that comes equipped with a radar detector, GPS navigation and more. Touted as “the ultimate driving companion,” the compact Passport iQ integrates…
Pirelli PZero Disk_O Watch Has Style To Spare
If you’ve ever wanted a watch that would get your style racing, strap on the Pirelli PZero Disk_O wristwatch – it’ll take you from 0 to cool in 10 seconds flat. Better known for their tires, Pirelli has been releasing plenty of branded swag overseas. The company has put out everything from clothing and sneakers…
Survey Finds People Hold Onto Their Vehicles Longer
We’re holding onto our cars for longer than ever before, says a recent analysis from the survey experts at R. L. Polk & Co. This means that consumers are now holding onto a new vehicle for 63.9 months on average, based on second quarter 2010 data. This number is up 4.5 months from the same…
Two New New Free Smartphone Apps From GM
Another day, another smartphone app. This time around, it’s courtesy of GM. They’ve released a free app that allows owners of all 2011 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles to access vehicle information and OnStar services. There are two different apps available. The first is called myChevrolet (or myBuick or myCadillac, depending on what GM…
Ford Facebook Contest: Win a Chance to Drive the 2012 Focus in Madrid
Admit it – you’ve read a car review and thought to yourself: “I would love to have that job,” or “I could do that.” Now you’re in luck – Ford is about to make your budding journalistic dreams come true. Ford has just announced a contest where one lucky consumer can win a chance to test drive…
Study: Women Tend to Steer Clear of Basic Car Maintenance
This probably won’t come as a surprise to anyone: Women are less inclined than men to get hands on when it comes to basic car maintenance. And now, there are stats that back up this statement, thanks to a recent poll conducted by UK used car website Autoquake.com. According to the study, more than 12…
Mercedes-Benz Blings Its Keys with Swarovski Crystals
So you don’t want to go overboard and get your whole ride blinged out, but it would be nice to add a little sparkle to your commute. In Japan, Mercedes-Benz has designed bespoke car keys that are studded with Swarovski crystals that offer an air of exclusivity and the right amount of shine appeal. The…
Generation Y Buying Toyota, Honda and Ford Cars
Generation Y has come of age and are now setting their sights on what new car to buy. And according to research firm AutoPacific, younger car buyers are choosing vehicles made by Toyota, Honda and Ford. Also among the top 5 brands are Chevrolet and Nissan. Making their way onto the 2010 Gen Y (people…
Have A Social Media Virtual Lunch with Lexus USA VP Mark Templin
Do you have plans for lunch this Friday? Join Lexus USA Vice President and General Manager, Mark Templin, for a special online chat on Facebook and Twitter – it will be filling and nutritious! This Friday – that’s November 12 – at 12pm PST/3pm EST, Templin will answer any questions you may have about Lexus,…
Limited Edition Ferrari Lap Time Chronograph Will Go Fast
So many luxury auto-brand watches, so little time. Making it even harder to settle on just one, Ferrari has just released its latest timepiece to the market – the new Ferrari Lap Time chronograph. With only 399 watches being made, you can expect the Lap Time to go fast. Featuring a black rubber strap, it’s…
Porsche Design P’6920 Rattrapante Limited Edition Watch is Sleek and Sexy
You can’t afford to get him a Porsche for Christmas. Then go with the next best thing – the Porsche Design P´6920 Rattrapante Limited Edition wrist watch. Sleek, cool and uber-stylish (just like the car), this mechanical flyback chronograph lets you precisely measure and display intermediate times as often as you’d like. Patrick Schwarz, CEO…
NASCAR Comes to TV in NBC’s New Drama
Is it must-see TV in the making? Only time will tell if NBC’s new show about a NASCAR family will bring in viewers. The show, which is currently in development, is called The Crew, and will be a family drama set in the world of NASCAR. From Heroes writer-producer Joe Pokaski and NBC Universal-based producer Scott…
Britax Recalls 17,251 Child Car Seats
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car-seat manufacturer Britax is recalling 17,251 Chaperone infant-safety seats due to chest clip issues. These chest clips were incorrectly produced and affect car seats that were built between April 11, 2009, and May 31, 2010. Car seat model numbers that are affected by the recall are: *…
Official Lamborghini Merchandise Website Now Open For Business
Lamborghini aficionados looking to fill out their holiday wish list are in luck. You can pick out everything your Lamborghini-loving heart desires on a website that’s dedicated to selling the brand’s official merchandise. According to the automaker, the website was launched earlier this week and will sell clothing, gifts, model vehicles and much more. You…
Buy a Bentley, Get a Custom Astor & Black Suit
We expect a little swag when we buy a new car – an air freshener, some fuzzy dice, maybe if you’re lucky, a gas card good for a free fill up. If you’re buying a new Bentley, be prepared to suit up, thanks to a partnership between the auto maker and Astor & Black. Just…
New iPhone App From Audi Monitors Your Vehicle
You’re nobody until you release your own iPhone app. The latest brand to jump on the bandwagon is Audi as they just released the iPhone CarMonitor App. The iPhone CarMonitor App monitors, analyzes and stores key performance characteristics for the user’s vehicle, whether it be for pure performance, eco-friendly driving or simply providing a log…
German University Students Develop Autonomous Car Controlled By iPad
Following the news of Google’s self-driving car, there’s news that the German’s have been working on a pretty cool idea – an autonomous car controlled by an iPad. This latest addition to the market, brought to you by the AutoNOMOS Labs project at Germany’s Freire University, combines a modified Volkswagen Passat that is equipped with…
