In the world of super yachts, it is quite a feat to stand out among the millions, and that is dollars. Yet the stunning and unique design of “Oculus”, a super yacht designed to resemble a sleek sea-creature, has managed to achieve just that.
November 1st 2009 cannot come sooner for racing fans, as the Formula 1 raceway circuit on Yas Island-Abu Dhabi nears completion just in time for the climax of the World Championship season. Yas Island is just off the coast of Abu Dhabi, and Yas Marina Circuit is a short drive from the capital city of the UAE and international airport.
The Lexus LF-A has recently made a series of highly camouflaged appearances, so imagine the surprise when it was spied in the buff lapping the Nurburgring! Yes, the LF-A was naked and giving up the goods before its scheduled debut at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Photos have recently surfaced of the elusive and topless Lamborghini Reventón Roadster, a member of the family that was previously denied (apparently the paternity test proved positive). To make things even more fascinating, Lamborghini is only going to build a mere 20 of them, which has the potential to incite a frenzy.
Let’s forget for a moment that the front-end of this luxury Jaguar looks like it has been blown up like a piece of bubble-gum and appreciate how awesome the effect is. It is truly unfortunate that this 1952 Jaguar is not made any longer; it is so classically gorgeous and was ahead of its time.
South Florida’s real estate market, notably the condominium sector, has been on a roller-coaster ride throughout recent months, much like the rest of the United States.
Better known for $3,000 Birkin handbags and signature scarves, Hermes is testing the waters in the world of luxury yachts-with a concept that is making quite the splash.
Wiesmann’s has done it again, toyed with our fascination for exotic cars and delivered upon us another savory treat-the 2010 MF5 Roadster. This sizzling slice of luxury is far from scrap metal-searing the streets from 0-60 in 3.9 seconds.
This story makes an impact, literally, in the world of luxury cars. We want to begin this shocker with the background and facts. In the United States it is mandatory to insure a motor vehicle prior to titling it, and enforcement varies. For example, in New York State, it is possible to be arrested for driving an uninsured vehicle if you incur a moving violation while operating it, a violation that would otherwise result in a traffic ticket.
In the UK, however, the consequences for driving an uninsured vehicle can er, have a bit more weight. You see, in the UK, uninsured vehicles are seized by police, and if the owner fails to produce the appropriate documents to reclaim their car, they are permanently confiscated. Exotic cars and those with greater worth are often auctioned off, with the proceeds filtering directly back to the police.
Yet with the economic downturn affecting the UK with the same power it is the U.S., the sheer numbers of uninsured cars are on the rise, and more drivers cannot afford the documents needed to reclaim them. In the UK, if a car has no serial number, is foreign registered or involved in a sensitive crime, it fails to exist within the limitations of the registration system, and must be crushed without appeals.
Unbelievably, Porsches, Hummers, BMW 3-Series, Bentleys, Range Rovers and a Mercedes-Benz S-Class have all been crushed in the UK. So here is the question-Could you destroy a luxury car? And the next question on everyone’s minds-How can I purchase one of these exotic cars before they are simply destroyed? We feel you. There are a few websites we browsed after searching, listing Alfa Romeos, Mercedes, BMW’s and more for sale-happy shopping!
This has nothing to do with the U.S. Cash for Clunkers Program, which destroys only engines that are deemed ‘gas guzzlers’. The Cash for Clunkers Program awards a $4,500 reward for turning over your clunker, and using the reward to upgrade to a new, fuel-efficient, green car that will impact the environment to a lesser degree. There is a list of rules available for the program online, and at participating dealerships. We are not certain if they will allow you to upgrade to a Ferrari, but you can still locate a luxury rental car in Miami while you are scouring the UK for the best deal!
Whoever thought the world’s most expensive sport utility vehicle had to look gorgeous, was wrong. The words that come to mind upon seeing the Spyker D8 Peking-to-Paris luxury SUV are more like fierce and scary! Made by the Dutch supercar company, the Peking-to-Paris concept model, originally the D12, featured a V12 engine but will be fitted with a V8 for production. The custom-built four-wheel drive "Super Sport Utility Vehicle" or SSUV will hit the global online market place for $300,000 soon enough. The Peking-to-Paris model pays homage to Spyker’s participation in the 1907 cross-country race which was actually called the Peking-to-Paris. We are going to stick with our Porsche Cayenne Turbo S and Mercedes-Benz G-wagon but if you like the Spyker D8 then go for it, you will most likely be the only SSUV on the road. We are pretty sure people won’t be staring because they are jealous.