Friday July 9th, 2010 00:18 Aston Martin One-77

As far as luxury sports cars go, Aston Martin’s up there with the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini. While their “standard” models will run up to hundreds of thousands of dollars, this limited-edition Aston Martin One-77 can cost two million greenbacks.

The car’s powered by a massive 7.3L V8 that can generate over 700 horsepower. The engine’s mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox allowing it to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds while tests have indicated that the car’s capable of going up to 220 mph.

Only 77 of these cars will ever be made making it quite a rare machine. The cost even fits the name with a rumored $1.77 million price tag.

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Thursday June 10th, 2010 07:45 Spirit of Le Mans Luxury Car

Now that we’ve got your attention with that deliciously sexy photo, we’re going to tell you all about your new luxury race car, the  Spirit of Le Mans.

Well known in the racing world, Panoz has only produced a handful of roadgoing sportscars. And this is the latest. Called the Abruzzi “Spirit of Le Mans”, it packs all the know-how culled from years on the Le Mans racing circuit: The 600+ horsepower engine sits low down and behind the front axle for optimal balance. The radiators are placed in the back of the car to help both balance and cooling. Oh, and Panoz developed a new composite construction material – said to be bulletproof and both stronger and lighter than carbon fiber – just for this car.

Only limited details were released at the car’s unveiling in the lead-up to this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. No word on pricing yet, but only 81 examples will be made over the course of the next three years, and each buyer will be given professional instruction on how to handle the car at the Bugatti Le Mans track and be invited by the manufacturer and race organizer to the circuit to see the famous race live as their guest.

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Wednesday June 9th, 2010 08:00 Aston Martin DB5s To Go On Auction

There are only two Aston Martin DB5s remaining of its kind, making this luxury car one of the most expensive in the world.  And guess what?  It will be going on auction soon, and you know what that means!  I’ll be the first one bidding!

Two Aston Martin DB5s were used on screen for the production of the timeless 1960’s James Bond classics, Goldfinger and Thunderball. One of those two cars was reported stolen in 1997 and is believed to have been destroyed. The other is the FMP 7B, which will be auctioned off. The car features silver birch exterior paint and dark gray leather interior.

Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 and its gadgets were the brainchild of Oscar-award-winning special effects expert John Stears, also of Star Wars and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang fame. The car was sold in 1969 to American Jerry Lee, who became FMP 7B’s first ex-factory and remaining owner. The car was originally purchased from the Aston Martin factory for $12,000. For a time, Lee agreed to allow Aston Martin to continue to use FMP 7B for promotional purposes in the United States. Today, the odometer shows approximately 30,000 miles, primarily from its tour usage. A careful re-commissioning program was recently undertaken by RM Auto Restoration, returning the car to running condition after its long-term static storage.

Proceeds of the sale of FMP 7B (which are anticipated to be around $5 million) will be used to further the charitable work of ‘The Jerry Lee Foundation’, a multi-national initiative dedicated to solving social problems associated with poverty, with an emphasis on crime prevention. RM Auctions is the world’s largest collector car auction house and specializes in investment-quality automobiles, holding four of the top five world record prices for motor cars sold at auction.

Wonder how much this baby will end up going for?  Well at least I can start the auction!

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Wednesday June 2nd, 2010 07:46 Check Out the Luxurious 2010 Corvette ZR1

You can afford this baby easily, that’s for sure.  With a sticker price of just $106,880 you can be zipping around town in a 2010 Corvette ZR1 in no time!

With a 6.2L LS9 V8 engine and 638-horsepower, you might wonder how you didn’t pay more for this fast and furious luxury car experience.

The most expensive model in the Chevrolet Corvette line, the ZR1 became a hot topic of conversation last year when it began out racing the Porsche and Ferrari in test drives. Its 638-horsepower, 6.2-liter, supercharged LS9 V-8 engine makes it one of the most powerful production cars ever constructed.

A drive inside the ZR1 and you will quickly realize this model is born and bred for the track. The sports car has tremendous acceleration, an amazing soundtrack, and incredible handling capabilities and offers a comfortable interior, not to mention a large trunk, which is often nonexistent in most sports cars.

This model also boasts a supercharged V8, 19-inch front wheels and 20-inch rear, carbon-ceramic brakes, an exclusive suspension with adaptive dampers, and additional lightweight body panels, including a carbon-fiber roof panel. For the ZR1, Chevrolet has added a Performance Traction Management system that allows drivers to select from five modes (wet, dry, sport with active handling, sport without active handling and race) designed to optimize power for specific road conditions.

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Tuesday April 6th, 2010 08:22 Free Apple iPad With Luxury Hyundai Car Purchase

pms_hyundai_equus ipad appleHyundai recently announced at the New York Auto Show that the company will be giving away free Apple iPads with the purchase of their just-revealed Equus luxury sedan.

When you purchase the new Equus you will get your own personal iPad included in the deal, with the car’s manual already stored on the hand-held gadget.  This is an interesting way for the fourth largest automobile maker in the world to market their new upscale car and we like it.

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Friday March 5th, 2010 09:42 Space Tourism Gets Closer Daily

virgin-galactic-spaceship-1_89uNb_65Virgin’s billionaire Sir Richard Branson is getting closer to space tourism every day and that means we’re all getting a bit closer.

Branson has just revealed his plans to begin test flights with his rocket spaceship starting in 2011.  Virgin Galactic’s start-up date has yet to be unveiled, we’re getting butterflies just thinking about it.

Commercial space tourism is well on its way, for the wealthy and luxurious that is!

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Tuesday March 2nd, 2010 09:12 2012 Lexus LFA Priced At $375K

lexus-lfa-1_OTLSh_65Long-awaited and lusted after, the new 2012 Lexus LFA premiered to an awe-struck audience at the Tokyo Motor Show last year and it looks like we now have the pricing for this luxury vehicle.

With a semi-reasonable price tag of $375,000, the Lexus LFA supercar will surprise you with luxury beyond your imagination.  Toyota has announced that they will only be making a total run of 500 cars, with only 150 coming to the States, you better get your pre-order in now!

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Friday January 1st, 2010 14:09 Salon Privé scheduled for late July

The Salon Privé, Europe’s finest and largest dedicated display of supercars, exotics, classics and luxury goods set up English garden party style, will return to the refined lawns of London‘s famed

Salon Prive to take place in late July 2010.

Salon Prive' to take place in late July 2010.

Hurlingham Club on 21st – 23rd July 2010.

An exclusive selection of jewelry, watches, boats and more will be on offer alongside a seven-category Concours d’ Elégance, to be sponsored by Chubb Insurance. Organizers say 2010 promises to be Salon Privé’s most popular year yet and a motoring and social occasion unlike any other.

Entry to the event is by advance ticket purchase only. Individual tickets as well as private hospitality marquees are available to reserve now; visit www.salonprivelondon.com for more info.

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Thursday November 12th, 2009 11:14 Bentley New Luxury Child’s Car Seat Collection

bentley-accessories_93qjU_65This holiday season Bentley is offering up a new line of luxury child’s car seats that’s perfect for those luxurious friends of yours.

Made from the same hand-stitched color as your car interior, these new car seats excel in child safety as well as luxury.

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Wednesday November 11th, 2009 15:52 Time Warner Slashes Jobs, Keeps Jets

147068Time Warner is receiving much heat after slashing hundered jobs across the Time Inc. publishing division, but still keeping hold of their three Gulfstream jets.

Looks like TW is sending a strong message, planes over people.

We wouldn’t mind unloading one of their millions of dollars jets.

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