The result of a collaboration between BMW Group and Pininfarina, the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé made its debut at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa de Este 2013. Translation: Competition of Elegance held every April in Italy. The Gran Lusso is a "one-off and represents the exclusive interpretation of a luxurious BMW Coupe’ through the eyes of Pininfarina". As a hallmark of the Italian auto designer, Pininfarina takes the already clean lines of the BMW and makes them more defined. The interior treatment is nothing less than spectacular. Enhancing the black and tobacco leather appointments is 48,000-year-old Kauri wood salvaged from swamps in New Zealand. The trim is fashioned from a single piece of this rare wood with a polish and oiling being the only finish. Literally topping off the ... continue reading
Don't you hate it when you have too many luxury cars? I mean, how annoying is that?! You're always like, "Man, I don't even know where to park all these luxury cars." Well, it's actually a problem in Dubai. The city has been faced with the issue of people abandoning their high end sports cars and leaving them to ... continue reading
It might be a rare occasion, but if you have ever dropped your pocket knife in a pond while out camping, you know the annoyance involved in retrieving that sucker. The Cork Knife eliminates any fear of cutting rope on the side of a lake or whittling wood over a creek while you're on your next trip. The cork handle ... continue reading
If you're thinking you'd be nuts to spend over two hundred dollars on some new handlebars for your bike, we wouldn't argue. That is, until you see what Helios Bars can do. Say hello to your first ever smart bike. Helios Bars add a variety of features to your bike like GPS tracking (so you can text your bike and find ... continue reading
If there is one thing we learned from our fathers, it’s this: If it ain’t broke, don’t fuck with it. Words to live by. That aside, we were pleasantly surprised with what Germany’s Gemballa did with the McLaren 12C Spider. For those un-familiar, Gemballa has long been a tuner largely catering to Porsche automobiles. ... continue reading
Anything Aston Martin puts out is going to get our attention, but this is crazy. The CC100 Speedster Concept was crafted by the evil geniuses over at Aston Martin in less than six months, and is a thing of beauty (what else would you expect). Taking cues from the DBR1, the CC100 Speedster Concept perfectly combines ... continue reading
Admit it, you kinda loved slap bracelets. They were addictive and only occasionally left a searing cut in your arm. Well, take that idea and apply it to something a little more useful than a neon colored accessory, and you have the Plume Recoiling Mudguard. Plume is a bicycle mudguard that easily recoils when you ... continue reading
The Porsche 911 Turbo S. Porsche used to refer to it in advertisements as “like having your own personal amusement park”. Your g’damn right it is. For your viewing pleasure, the new 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S. Since we already know that the 911 is damn sexy, we will skip the aesthetics and get right into the important ... continue reading
While the Jeep Wrangler is more than capable for off-road activities, the more discerning adventurer knows that the Land Rover Defender reigns supreme. Based on the original Land Rover, the Defender has looked essentially the same since its introduction in 1983. To celebrate their 65th anniversary, Land Rover has introduced ... continue reading
It’s a fact, we all love/need our smartphones. No longer just for phone calls, they're an integral part of a connected lifestyle. And while most new cars have either iPhone or Bluetooth connectivity, what we really want is a 500 horsepower docking station on wheels. Making its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show is the ... continue reading
Based on the line at Rita's and the shortening of dresses, it appears nice weather is on the way. That means it's time to break out your single-speed and start saving on gas. While you're at it, might want to get prepared for any snags you may hit along the way with this Bike Tool from Victorinox. The latest edition ... continue reading
You don't have to be Richard Hammond to appreciate the iconic nature of the Porsche 911. You don't even need to be anywhere near his rich as him to drive one (Porsche dealers are surprisingly far more lenient than you think when it comes to letting you behind the wheel of one). For the 911's Golden Birthday, Porsche ... continue reading
For anyone that regularly watches Walking Dead, we know that a Zombie invasion is only a question of when, not if. For the vigilant among us, preparation is key. Basic first steps: zombie proof shelter, food and water, and appropriate weapons. The question begs, what happens if we have to travel due to our shelter ... continue reading
Despite being, dare we say, an entry level AMG, the CLA 45 embodies all that makes the AMG line so special. Horsepower is up nearly 150 ponies over the base-line CLA. Forcing air through the 2.0 liter four cylinder engine is a single turbocharger with twin scroll that generates an unheard of 26lbs of boost on premium ... continue reading
We take pride in bringing you the latest gear, gadgets, rides, music, etc. etc. Therefore, we felt it was our duty, even our obligation, to travel to New York City for the 2013 NY International Auto Show for the benefit of our readers. After performing an exhaustive investigation, we are pleased to present the 11 that made us drool. ... continue reading
We like fast cars. The combination of a powerful engine, aerodynamic body lines, two front seats and, well, no back seats is sexy. We can admit this. But sometimes, you need a little more room. Making its debut at the NY International Auto Show, the all new Range Rover Sport. The quintessential British SUV has been ... continue reading
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