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Haussman Forty 7-24 Watch Captures the Spirit of Le Mans
It’s been over 100 years, and French watchmaker Saint Honoré has blessed the world with some unforgettable designs. Now, they’ve turned their sights on car racing and created a watch to go along with their new obsession – the Haussman Forty 7-24 watch. Letting you put the spirit of Le Mans on your wrist, this…
Bugatti-inspired Executive Desk Costs as Much as an Exotic Car
It’s Monday morning and all you want to do is nurse that coffee and hope the day goes by fast. What would inspire you to get work done? How about working at a Bugatti-inspired Executive Desk? But before you put in the Staples order, you’d better get it signed off by your boss. Trust us….
Toyota Unveils Street-Ready Scion FR-S… Soapbox Racer
After years of teasing us with concept car after tantalizing concept car, Toyota is finally set to unveil a street version of all those FR sports cars—but with one minor change: this one doesn’t have an engine. Yep, this is a custom downhill racer built for Red Bull’s Soapbox Derby, and unlike the cardboard-ramshackle boxes…
VW Camper Van Tent Is Pretty Groovy, Man
You may not have been around to be a hippy in the 1960s, but it’s not too late to enjoy the pleasures of the VW Camper Van. Only this time around, it’s a little more environmently friendly. The VW Camper Van Tent doesn’t spew emissions, but it is a pretty cool way to camp out….
Ferrari Opens First Official Store In Spain
Ferrari launched its first official store in Barcelona, coinciding with Spanish driver Fernando Alonso’s, Formula one contract extension, set to last until 2016. The store opened at number 44 Paseo de Garcia in the heart of Barcelona with Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa hosting the event with a brand-new Ferrari FF. This store joins other…
Hublot and Formula 1 Release the Hublot Formula 1 King Power Ceramic Watch
Now that Hublot and Formula 1 have been partners for a year, we’ve seen a few impressive timepieces thanks to this collaboration. And now it’s time for another special edition to make its way to us – take a look at the Hublot Formula 1 King Power Ceramic Watch. With a limited run of 500…
Lightning McQueen Earbuds Cute And Affordable
Another day, another themed product push from Disney. With the release of Cars 2 just around the corner (June 24), Disney is pumping out the licensed products just as fast as we can buy them up. And today, it’s a cool set of earbuds we wouldn’t mind getting our hands on. Super cute and cleverly…
BMW Enters Two Designers And A Classic 328 In The 2011 Mille Miglia
Two car designers, one classic BMW, and one of the most infamous road races in the world—sounds ripe for a buddy comedy from the 80s, but it was actually the 2011 Mille Miglia: featuring BMW designer Adrian van Hooydonk, Swiss industrial designer Alfredo Häberli, and a classic 1930s BMW 328. What do a bunch of turtleneck wearers…
Honda Launches “Sounds of Civic,” Searches For Next Great Songwriter
Honda is looking for the next great songwriter, the one that can capture in lyrics the emotions of the human condition. Or at least someone to sing about the new Civic. Yes, just as “Rocket 88” was the first great rock song, and just as Bob Dylan went electric at Newport, Honda is banking on…
350-Mile, $25,000 Electric Car Could Be Reality By 2017 Says Department of Energy
Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa are looking to jump-start the American electric car industry, to use the hackneyed pun. With Department of Energy research funding going towards battery development, Chu believes that their goal of a car that can make LA to Las Vegas on one charge, and sell for…
Accessorize with Maserati Masterpiece and Circle Collections
Everybody needs a little bling for their cuffs and key rings. And if you’re all about being stylish and subtle, try the Maserati Masterpiece and Circle collection on for size. Teaming up with Italian jewelry company Damiani (the two companies have been working together since 2009), this line of accessories is the perfect balance of…
Automakers Petition White House To Reject 62-MPG CAFE Standard
A trade group representing Detroit’s three automakers as well as Toyota is currently urging the Obama administration to say no to a proposal that could mandate a 62-mpg CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) industry standard by 2025. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, in a letter addressed to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Environmental Protection Agency administrator…
Keyport Multi-Tool Steamlines Your Keyring
Your jeans aren’t really that baggy – it’s just the enormous jumble of keys in your pocket that’s weighing you down (and exposing your crack when you bend over). Wouldn’t it be nice to get rid of them and streamline the whole process? You’re in luck – hitch up your pants and say hello to…
Audi Introduces Roadside Assistance App for Smartphones
Those of you who will become stranded in an Audi, never fear: the Audi Roadside App is here! No more fumbling through your wallet for that ragged AAA membership card that expired in 1999, or dialing 911 and sheepishly admitting that nobody around you has been shot. For those Audi owners with an iPhone, Android or…
Retired Ford F-350 Owner Reaches Mileage Landmark
People started telling Mueller that once his truck reached the 300,000 mile mark he should consider replacing it, but more than 70,000 miles later, it’s still running strong.
Frank Stella Painted BMW M1 Art Car Headed To Auction
Finding a BMW M1 is a rare thing. Finding a BMW M1 art-car is almost impossible. Now one of these rare M1 art-cars is going to the auction block. Interested? Thought you might be. Back in the mid-1970s BMW recruited artists to paint their race cars, which eventually lead them do some road-cars. Artists such…
Royal College of Art Students Team up With Bentley for Auto-Inspired Womenswear
Students from London’s Royal College of Art (RCA) are striking a pose with Bentley with a series of designs inspired by the iconic British auto manufacturer. Taking their studies in a new direction, these students created cool designs for women’s clothing that reflect the Bentley brand. The lucky 17 fashion students spent several months working…
Girard-Perregaux’s R&D 01 Watch Designed For Drivers
A fitting remembrance to former racecar driver Luigi Macaluso, Girard-Perregaux has released a signature timepiece that was designed for racing enthusiasts – the R&D 01. Macaluso served as president of both the Italian Motorsport Federation and the International Karting Federation and was the president of Girard-Perregaux until his passing last year. He also won the…
Corvette Museum Motorsports Park Gains Traction
“We’re so thrilled with the support for the project,” declared Strode. “In a tough economy it means a lot to have so many supporters step up to the plate.”
2011 Silverstone Classic Revs Up
Just how big exactly? Well around 1000 competitors driving those 800 cars and there’ll be a full program of some 22 races that will take place over the course of the weekend.
Audi Urban Future Shows Us What Manhattan Will Look Like in 2030
What will Manhattan look like in 2030? Get your multipasses ready, because Audi has an idea—it’ll be green, multicultural, and certainly involve four rings. Opening at the New Museum at the Bowery, the exhibit brings designers, architects, and artists together to form a unified vision of what life will be like in less than 20…
The Cheapest Techart Porsche Money Can Buy
Finally, a Techart for the rest of us: those who can’t afforrd their hyper-fast, garishly-colored, modded Porsches. Well, this model is modded and garishly-colored too: it’s a 1/43 scale die-cast model of the Techart GTStreet, finished in black and California Orange. Top speed? Limited to how fast you can wheel it across a hardwood floor….
Cadillac Takes Us For A Ride At Miller Motorsports Park [Video]
What do you do if you’re a bored, successful race driver for an equally successful racing team in between races? You could go fly-fishing, maybe, or you could start practicing early for the next SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge behind the wheel of the Cadillac CTS-V coupe race car. That’s what Johnny O’Connell and Andy Pilgrim,…
Honda Celebrates 1 Million Facebook Fans By Showing A Bit Of Love
In fact some people have done incredible things to prove their loyalty to the brand. Examples include getting Honda tattoos, requesting special ‘Honda’ haircuts, even carving the company logo on their front lawn.
