What do you give the successful millionaire who thinks they have everything?

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Or, to put it a better way, what does the successful millionaire who thinks they have everything actually not have?

The answer to this question would be a luxury version of the new Apple iPhone 12 Pro or Pro Max, but a luxury version plated in gold and inset with diamonds, incorporating a design inspired by your own memories, moments and experiences.

This is the type of luxury smartphone designed and produced by fine jewellers De Vere Diamonds of Hatton Garden, London.

The company takes the age old traditional jeweller’s craft and marries it to the world of desirable smartphones to give these modern devices a luxury edge. read more

Self Driving Cars – Pros and Cons

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Technology has made our lives really easy, with every aspect, the muscular work has decreased 10 fold if you want to get water, earlier you had to fetch it from the rivers, then came the wells (pulley) and then came taps. It seriously made human effort almost negligible. If you wanted to go somewhere, earlier you had to walk for days, then came bullock carts (wooden wheels), and then came cars and now there are self-driving cars.

What are self-driving cars? 

Self-driving cars, also called autonomous vehicles are driverless cars, which are driven by some automated program previously installed in the car. It has some sensors which sense the environment in its surroundings and drive accordingly, keeping everyone, passengers inside the car and the people around safe, with little or no human effort. read more

3 Luxury Car Air Conditioning Systems That Might Surprise You

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Do you ever find yourself torn between renting a flashy convertible for your upcoming vacation to Florida…or selecting a more reserved vehicle that will keep you cool and comfortable in the sultry south? Luckily for you, both options are available. You can choose to let your hair fly or relax in a luxury car with air conditioning to ward off the heat and humidity of the outside world.

Air Conditioning Wasn’t Always an Option

For much of the history of the automobile in America, though, air conditioning was a dream. In the early 1900s, your best bet at “conditioned air” was through the installation of the Kool Kooshion. This simple seat cover used small springs to lift you about a half-inch above the car seat, allowing air to circulate under you and behind your back. read more

Buffering: Aston Martin Smartphone Ranges from $6k-$30k

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Supercar themed smartphones are not a new thing, and while they seem to be fading out a touch, a high-priced gadget still makes headlines here and there. Like the latest Aston Martin smartphone, which ranges delicately in price from $6k-$30k. Seriously, it is dubbed the Aston Martin Racing 808 smartphone, though those wielding it could perhaps be perceived as dummies for dropping so much on something that will be old within a year. On the upside, owning an Aston Martin car would sustain a lasting curb appeal. read more

Another Player Enters the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Game

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hydrogen fuel cell

The automotive arena is all about change these days, with alternative powertrains positioned firmly at the top of the agenda. The movement began at a snail’s pace and took some years to gain any real traction, but now, many brands are off and running and it is now completely commonplace to see new hybrids emerge. Honda has not only entered the arena, but is moving forward with hydrogen fuel cell technology—something few are dipping into at this juncture.

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Honda announced that it intends to show off a model of a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle as early as the Tokyo Motor Show, which shall commence October 29th-November 8th with the title “Mobilityscape Tokyo” and the overall direction of smart mobility and city cars. This makes the event ideal to unleash a new variant, which has been code named the Honda FCV at this early stage in the game. Here is what we know so far: read more

Armored Land Rover Products Make Protection Seem Cool

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armored Land Rover

It could be said that the new Range Rover Sentinel is ballistic for ballistics shielding. While most of us do not have to concern ourselves with stray bullets on the way to our destinations, there remains a demand for armored vehicles in many not-so-savory places. The armored Land Rover Range Rover Sentinel and other offerings are for the types who many not need to drive through a mountain range to get to work—but need that option just in case.

The Range Rover Sentinel is understated and secretive when it comes to its protection capacity. read more

Mercedes-Benz Checkmates in Frankfurt with Shape Shifting Concept

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Mercedes-Benz IAA

So Mercedes-Benz just created a real transformer. The Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile (IAA) has just taken the annual Frankfurt Auto Show by storm—showcasing the first-ever automobile capable of changing shapes whilst driving down the road.

This technology is different than just the typical automotive ability to produce a rear wing at high speeds. The Mercedes-Benz IAA is essentially a shape shifter, able to alter its physical form at speeds exceeding 50 miles per hour. To make it even cooler, depending on preference, it is a hybrid. read more

Battle of the Brands: The 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show

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2015 Frankfurt Auto Show

The 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show is in full swing—and the competition this year is fairly fierce. Automakers from all over the planet have gathered in Frankfurt, Germany to show off their wares and have a bit of a go with their people. It is an annual draw that is followed and looked forward to by millions. Without further fuss, let’s take a gander at what is happening this year in what I will call the ‘Battle of the brands’.

The year old Peugeot Quartz concept

While some companies use these types of shows to tout their upcoming models, some take advantage of a widespread arena to showcase fantasy creations—perhaps to test the waters, or just to tease. Some are production ready and some are mere concepts at various levels of project commitment. Still others are mere video game cars. The battle seems to be waging on as follows: read more

Aston Martin CEO Pushes Tesla’s Ludicrous Mode Button

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There are occasions to be reserved and gentlemanly—but the press is no longer one of those places, thank you Internet. Media outlets of all types have become a sort-of adult playground where players can freely express how they truly feel about things without having to ‘sugar coat’ it for mass consumption. Case in point: The CEO of Aston Martin, Andy Palmer, recently shared with the world exactly how he feels about Tesla’s new ‘Ludicrous Mode’. Recall that the ‘Ludicrous Mode’ is a button enhancing the performance of the Tesla Model S. read more

Will Tesla Ludicrous Mode Be Equipped to Compete with Bigger Brands?

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Tesla Ludicrous Mode

The Tesla Model S emerged as a more modestly priced and eco-gentle luxury vehicle. With its power and admirable trim options, it provides something for those not quite at the Maserati or Bentley levels but still craving a suitable daily. That may be changing with the introduction of the new Tesla Ludicrous Mode, an option to take the looker up a notch in the power arena and possibly compete with supercars.

Tesla Model S

Tesla Model X SUV

Is the Ludicrous Mode exactly what it claims to be? Let us examine the specs: The Tesla Model S Ludicrous Mode at a glance: read more