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Aston Martin Subcompact Cygnet

October 13, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Fast & Furious Cars, Wheels at 8:52 am | (2) Comments »

The next in line for production at the Aston Martin plant might surprise you.  The subcompact luxurious Cygnet may be small, but this furious car can pack a punch.

The Cygnet is a rebadged Toyota iQ equipped with the same 97hp 1.3-liter engine but outfitted with a high-end, sartorial interior that’s been enveloped with hand-stitched leather. News sources are pegging the Cygnet with a price tag somewhere between $45,000 to $75,000, according to InsideLine.

It’s a drastic break from Aston Martin’s current line up of performance cars, but adding a fuel-sipper will help the British carmaker comply with tightening European emissions standards and could help it achieve the 35 mpg Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards that will go into effect in the U.S. in 2016–should they begin selling the car in this market. Aston Martin’s last reported CAFE rating was 19 mpg in 2008, although its low sales volume means that it could get an extension on meeting the target.

Well, although we don’t necessarily love this new Aston, it’s nice to see the company thinking greener as well as faster.

Derringer Cycles

October 9, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Wheels at 8:16 pm | Comments off

If you live in the Los Angeles area, you may already be aware of the growing cult of Derringer bike owners. If not, let me introduce you to to something wonderful.

Derringer Cycles makes hybrid bicycles inspired by bikes from the 1920′s. These gorgeous machines feature retro-modern styling and an engine that can go up to 30 mph. Not only that, but these bikes can go up to 300 miles on their small 1.8 tank. Talk about fuel efficient.

While Derringers are definitely green by nature, it’s probably their amazing craftsmanship and good lucks that are winning them so many fans. Every Derringer bike is custom made for its owner, with prices that average at about $3,500. You can get a Derringer without an engine for a little less. They are available exclusively through Equinox gyms for about $2,300.

This is the kind of bike that fashionistas and environmentalists alike can agree on. Part motorcycle inspired, part vintage racer inspired, part pure invention, derringer bikes are a beautiful and economical way to ride. Once you get past the initial investment, of course.

1962 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Roadster

September 30, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Wheels at 6:00 pm | Comments off

Not every luxury car has to be hot off the lot. Some of the most beautiful machines out there have been around for half a decade or more. Take this gorgeous Mercedes Benz, for example. It’s totally original from 1962, with less than 83,000 miles on it!

This 300 SL Roadster was one of only 1,818 made, and is also one of the 478 made with disc brakes. This is one of those cars that has been seriously loved it’s whole life. It has the service book with records from every service since the first 500 miles!

This is the kind of car that you imagine rich British hipsters cruising around London in in the swinging sixties. The ivory color is pitch perfect, as is every curve and hollow on this beautifully-designed, impeccably maintained machine. At $790,000, it’s a pretty hefty investment, but it’s also a rare collectible, and has a lot more personality than your run-of-the-mill luxury coupe.

Keira Knightley Ducati Chanel Ad Campaign

September 15, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Wheels at 9:30 am | Comments off

The lovely actress Keira Knightley was spotted working on a new ad for Chanel in Paris recently and we can’t helped how sexy the Brit looked straddling a classic 1970s Ducati Super Sport that was actually painted to match her Karl Lagerfeld-designed beige leather bodysuit.

Wow, what a life this must be for Keira!  The custom helmet Knightley is wearing was also a custom design by the French luxury brand Les Ateliers Ruby.  What a wonderful luxury collection!

Italian Police Upgrade To Lamborghini Gallardos

October 27, 2008 | Posted by bLavish as Wheels at 8:00 am | (1) Comment »

Here in the States we’ve seen the random Mustang police car or some flashy Camaro wheeling through town with their blaring lights, but the polizia have us beat hands-down.

Some police stations in Italy have upgraded their cars to actual Lamborghini.  Jaw-drop, eh?  And a Gallardo Lamborghini at that.

Decked out with the usual police decals but featuring a gun rack, cooler, video equiptment and radio, this polizia car is the next step in police enforcement.  Now, how do I go about snatching one….?

Aston Martin One-77 Is a Sell Out Wonder

October 13, 2008 | Posted by bLavish as Wheels at 10:00 am | Comments off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even during an economic crisis verging on recession, the luxury market is still surviving with ease.

The newest & sexiest model of the well-loved Aston Martin has sold out even before publicly revealed.  The One-77 Aston Martin is reported to feature a 7.0 litre V12 engine, a carbon fiber chassis and an aluminum body to boot. 

The luxury automobile was privately revealed back at the Paris Motor Show and is now completely sold out, having filled its 100 spots.  The One-77 should be delivered to their excited owners next fall.  Wow, I could never wait that long!

Million Euro Mini-Cooper Pimps Any Street

October 7, 2008 | Posted by bLavish as Wheels at 10:00 am | (1) Comment »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Say hello to the most pimped out limo around today.  This Mini-Cooper limousine not only boats the usual integrated whirpool area, but no less than 70 TFT monitors and 30 parking sensors.  Your driver’s not going to have a problem with three-way parking any time soon, that’s for sure.

With the million Euro Mini limo you will also enjoy gold 100-wire wheels with a 8cm Swarovski crystals elegantly placed around.  I mean, you just can’t get more crazy than that.  So, already booking your prom date ride?

Who Wants A Custom Ferrari?

July 15, 2008 | Posted by bLavish as Wheels at 10:00 am | Comments off

 

 

 

 

 

You no longer have to deal with the smaller firms like Pininfarina or Carrozzeria Touring when it comes to customizing luxury cars.  Why, you ask?

Well, Ferrari is now in the custom business & ready to serve you up some hot powertrains, honey.  While there are some limitations, such as no SUVs or sedans, Ferrari is pretty much stepping up to the luxury plate in order to assist you in your personal customization.  Choose your own powertrain, chassis, wherever your taste leads you.

Murciélago LP 640 Roadster Versace Lamborghini

July 1, 2008 | Posted by bLavish as Wheels at 10:00 am | Comments off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who wants to do Fashion Week this fall without a hot set of wheels?  And this limited edition Versace Lamborghini is certainly no exception.

First reported in 2006, these hot Versace wheels will finally touch your driveway this fall.  The Murciélago LP 640 Roadster Versace Lamborghini will feature a bright white exterior paint with black & white all-leather interior.  Not too shabby, eh?  And for just $358,000 you can call this baby yours.

New BMW GINA Light Visionary Model Car Is One Sexy Shape-Shifter

June 25, 2008 | Posted by bLavish as Wheels at 10:00 am | (19) Comments »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The new BMW concept car is a shape-shifter?  Hrmmm, this bears looking into.  The new BMW GINA Light Visionary Model car is created using a flexible fabric that is rather stretched over a manipuable metal frame.  So you can basically change the actual shape of your car based on what features you activate.  More of like a classy Thing.

This is currently no word on if this beautiful machine will actually go into production, but my vote is a definite yes!

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