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Monaco’s Royal Couple To Use Lexus Hybrids For Their Wedding
Prince William’s marriage to Kate Middleton is not the only Royal wedding on the calendar this year, as Monaco’s Prince Albert II (53) is set to marry South African Olympic backstroke swimmer Charlene Wittstock (33) on July 2, 2011. But unlike most Royal weddings, there won’t be a fleet of Bentley‘s and Rolls Royce‘s to…
Chopard Classic Racing Superfast Chrono Split Second Timepiece a Tribute to Historic Cars
There are so many amazing auto-inspired watches being launched, it’s hard to keep up. But here’s another we just had to share with you – Chopard’s Classic Racing Superfast Chrono Split Second timepiece. Another model added to the Swiss watchmaker’s long history of paying tribute to the world of historic cars, the Classic Racing Superfast…
Ford Surveys Europe’s Color Choices By Country
Ford has released the results of a survey conducted across Europe on the most popular car colors by nation. And to the surprise of absolutely no one (and the delight of the German carmakers), the most universally popular colors were…white, black and silver. No bright hues like the hot-pink Focus above. And no British Racing…
San Francisco Home To New Porsche Design Store
It’s a great day to go shopping in San Francisco. And that’s because the Porsche Design Group just opened a new Porsche Design franchise store. Located at 100 Grant Avenue (smack-dab in the city’s luxury shopping district, natch), this store offers the complete range of Porsche Design accessories. You’ll find everything from sports apparel to…
Audi Enters The Bicycle Market
After stuffing horsepower into the respective wazoos of S and RS models, Audi’s latest product shares nothing in common: it doesn’t even have an engine, and two less wheels. Audi America has teamed up with Renovo Hardwood Bicycles to build the duo series, with a monocoque one-piece frame handcrafted from wood. Renovo, the only hardwood bicycle…
Gulf Meridist Cell Phone Channels the Cool of Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen is eternally cool. And that’s what makes TAG Heuer Meridist’s newest phone so hip. Answer the call for cool with the Gulf Meridist, a cell phone that’s inspired by Steve McQueen’s character Michael Delaney in the 1971 film “Le Mans.” Adorned with Gulf Oil’s signature light blue and orange color scheme, this luxury…
Diamond-Studded Ferrari Book Gets Exotic Car Price Tag
The base price of a new Ferrari 458 Italia is $225,325. But just think—for only $49,675 more, you could own Ferrari’s latest and greatest product: The Official Ferrari Opus, a book detailing Ferrari’s past and present, limited to 400 copies, and one book per country. Labeled “the most exclusive book in the world” by its…
Mobiado’s Aston Martin Mobile Phones, Because Talk Ain’t Cheap
Canada and Britain are hooking up for new collaboration that will get you talking. Canadian luxury mobile phone maker Mobiado is teaming up with Britain’s Aston Martin to launch collection of luxury mobile phones. Set to hit stores in May 2011, this is a phone that trend setters and fashionistas will want to keep their…
Car Stereo Prices Set to Rise Further
The increase is blamed partly on supply issues in Japan, resulting from the earthquake and Tsunami, as well as the increasing cost of rare earth metals like copper and aluminum, used in component manufacturing for stereo systems.
Shoot Some Stick on the Shelby 1965 GT350 Pool Table
Are you a bit of a pool shark who has a thing for classic cars? Then have we got a pool table for you. Shoot some stick on the classic 1965 Shelby GT 350 replica pool table. Not only will you have the coolest rec room in the neighborhood, this pool table is a true…
Bentley Launches GT Ice and GT Racing Ice Chronographs
If you want a watch that will stop admirers in the tracks, try the special all-white “Ice” versions of the Bentley GT and Bentley GT Racing chronographs on for size. A few weeks ago, Bentley and their timepiece partner, Breitling, launched the limited edition “Breitling for Bentley” Supersports Light Body watch in tribute to a…
19th Summer Euroclassic Poised To Be Best Ever
In addition, drivers are also invited to give their cars a good workout on the track, thanks to sessions at the Anneau du Rhin, Autodromo d’Franciacorta, Adria, Autodromo Dell’Umbria Magione and Varano circuits.
Join Risi Competizione at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and Get There in a Ferrari
Ever wanted to travel through the wine region of France with your friends in a gaggle of rare, expensive Ferraris? If you day dream about such stuff, not to worry, you are not alone, and now thanks to two companies combining their resources, it can come true. DrivingXllence a supercar adventure touring company, and Risi…
iPhone 4 Steering Wheel Takes Your Gaming Experience Up a Notch
Seriously, what can’t you do with an iPhone? We love this phone so much that it needs an accessory for everything – and that includes your driving games. If you really love those racing games, you may want to consider the iPhone 4 Steering Wheel with Speakers. It can be a little difficult steering your…
Collector Car App Allows You to Buy and Sell On The Go
Other features of the app include photos of particular vehicles and up to 20 years worth of reference material and articles from Sports Car Market on the type of car or truck in question.
Cool New Computer Accessories For The Mini Fan At Home
For the ultimate Mini fan in the house, the car maker has just released some new gadgets to keep him/her entertained when working on their computer. Mini has just released some new flash drives, a 4GB unit which is shaped like a British Bulldog and a 8GB unit shaped like an ignition key. The outer…
Chrysler’s ‘Imported From Detroit’ Merchandise Sporting a New Logo
The money spent on that Super Bowl ad was well worth it. Now, Chrysler is running with the success of the ad that featured Eminem, and their Imported from Detroit merchandise line is sporting a new logo. The line of products is adorned with the new logo that the company says “represents the hardworking spirit…
Lamborghini Opens European Flagship Fashion Store in Berlin
If you’re spending the day shopping in Berlin and want to prove your admiration for the Lamborghini brand, be sure to check out Europe’s first Automobili Lamborghini flagship fashion store. Showcasing the entire collection of the ‘Collezione Automobili Lamborghini’ fashion collection, the store opened last weekend to VIP guests from around world, as well as…
Lexus LFA Die-Cast Model Could Pass as the Real Thing
If you’re an avid die-cast car collector then this is one item you won’t be able to live without. And if you know anything about die-cast models, it won’t surprise you that this impeccable 1:18 scale version of the Lexus LFA supercar is made by the experts at Auto Art. Chances are you can’t afford…
NHTSA to Investigate Car Seat Heaters
Always on the vanguard of public safety, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether overenthusiastic seat heaters pose a health and safety risk, citing 150 people who have been injured by leaving their buns in the oven for too long. In one case, a parapeligic man suffered burns in his Chevy Silverado after…
Saab Offers Accessory Promotion for ‘Classic’ 9-5 Owners
The program includes items such as engine tuning kits, alloy wheels, body upgrades, cargo items and other features.
Ferrari 340 Mexico Sells for $4.3 Million at RM Amelia Island Auction
Pre-estimates had this car going for between $2,750,000 to $3.500,000), but when the gavel went down for the final time, the price was listed at a staggering $4,290,000!
Mecum To Sell Eclectic Dehnert Collection At Spring Classic
Among the machines likely to attract the most attention are a pair of Corvettes, a pristine, restored 1969 Stingray coupe powered by the infamous L88 427 engine (shown above), plus a 1993 Lingenfelter twin-turbo ZR1.
Steve McQueen’s Porsche 911 Heading to the Auction Block in Monterey
If you’ve seen Le Mans, you’ll remember the opening sequence with a lovely slate-grey Porsche 911 that Steve McQueen drives through the countryside. Now, here’s the chance to own that same car. McQueen liked the 1970 Porsche 911S so much that he bought it after the movie was completed and shipped it to California, where…
