Who said diamonds are only women’s best friends? Here’s a reason for men to rejoice, now that Lotus has launched the Lotus Europa, a diamond-studded luxurious car that could make people you’re you. So all you affluent men out there, this is your time to flaunt with a stylish & trendy sedan. Studded with diamonds in the rev counter, speed dials and many other places, it has various cosmetic enhancements like a unique paint finish that combines a high gloss black base with tiny glass flakes to give the car the appearance that it is being showered with diamonds.

Having bonded with Winsor Bishop to fetch you this creative work, this beautifully hand crafted British sports car How-to-Import-Your-Own-Supercar is not only stunning and luxurious, it drives like a dream too. Achieving 0-60mph in less than 5 seconds and a maximum speed of 146mph, this Lotus Europa is certainly a car of style and substance. The car doesn’t lack any engineering and comes with the latest technology too.

A fully customized, diamond-set Lotus Europa is a real gem of a car and is expected to be valued at £150,000 at its launch in Hethel, Norfolk on Sunday 14th September 2008.

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The latest buzz in the automobile world is that some anonymous gentle man has decided to sell his old Bugatti Type 41 Royale for nothing less than $10 million! Iwas shocked when I read that, will my pice of junk be allowed to sell this high? But when I read further I realised that we are not talking of any ordinary piece but an extremely rare design manufactured by Ettore Bugatti. The story of the birth of the car is interesting enough to deserve a space here. It began in 1920s when Bugatti was in the process of finalising a deal with French military to build 16-cylinder aircraft engines. Some how, the contract failed but it germinated the idea of a big engine car in Bugatti’s mind.

The model in question seems to belong to a Japanese client of London’s Bonham & Brooks. They have been directed to sell the vehicle for at least $10 million. Let’s see the big game and see how much it catches at the auction!

Via Gadling / Forbes

Spend a month in the populated urban vicinity (if you haven’t) and you’ll get to see kids driving hard with mobile sound systems singing loud. Really annoying! But if you have spare amount of dough piling with you then this unusual model of DJ mobile car can be yours. Designed and developed by Dutch artist Olaf Mooij, the creation targets the filthy-rich music lovers. Coming from Western Europe, the Dutch novelty has been abridged by an intelligent mind after taking inspiration from ‘God is a DJ’ and the car of our HOLY-POPE and the result is before your eyes.

Embellishing aerodynamics, the mobile DJ art car nicely accommodate two turn-tables together with number of speakers. On first look, I doubt the functionality of the speakers attached on the face of the car and this arouses my curiosity to meet the Dutch national and ask him to untangle the mystery.

For sure, DJ Mobile car is developed using a drivable PA system that allows you to park and then operate from a DJ platform while hosting it from open sunroof.

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Via GearDiary / ArtCar

If those tailgator models fall short to meet your high levels of outdoor entertainment then here we have discovered a revolutionary edition for Soccer fans. Christened as Manvan, the colossal van is a designer creation by Aimee LoDuca targeted at soccer enthusiasts who wouldn’t vacillate to deal their dens to pamper their fascination for football on display in the company of drinks and food. Stirred by the Nissan NV200, the van rears can be unfolded to accommodate essentials required for indoor and outdoor purpose. Introduced in its conceptual phase, the customizable van offers an assortment of customizable options for accessories and colors.

Respecting your wild desires, it can be personalized to sport a big screen, gaming gear and a refrigerator that can be encumbered with refreshments and munchies.

Via YankoDesign

Who says that sunbathing is restricted to only pool side “on water and over yacht”? Its time to revise your perceptions and meet Volkswagen, which has lately depicted lot of sunbathing potential in its coupe model: Topos Caddy Sail Design. Volkswagen is geared up to mark a stylish entry to the Dusseldorf Caravan Salon with its Topos Caddy Sail Design Concept. The concept aims at transforming the Caddy commercial van to impersonate the technique and functionality of a yacht. True, the Caddy Topos concept won’t offer you a ride over water but its roof features a sailboat style deck that can be customized for recreation and sunbathing. Against mere pinstripes and wood siding, the designer van cum yacht concept sports a working wooden deck fitted with aluminum rails.

The wooden ladder integrated into the glass offers easy access to the roof complimented by a flexible deck that twists to make an opportune platform to lay down and enjoy the nautical sunbathing. Do let me know your views about the concept and your call on the reality potential involved in it.

Via Jalopink

Hello Mr. Bond—here is your new car. Aston Martin has lately unveiled a striking coupe model christened as the One-77. The very name of the coupe implies that this would be a limited-edition supercar by Aston and until now word is around that counted 77 units will be produced. The One-77’s lustrous hood lays a 7.0L V12 with an undisclosed amount of power. However, Auto Express cogitates that the novel 7.0L power plant will be dependable enough to ride the One-77 from zilch to 60 in record 3.5 seconds, hence making up to the top speed in glut of 200 mph.

The body of the One-77’s is said to be built using aluminum, while its framework is developed using carbon fiber. Aston discloses his plans to hit the market by offering One-77’s for sale by late 2009. Flaunting an aggressive shape whilst maintain elegance, the coupe model is anticipated to bear a retail price of £1 million ($2 million). My senses are alarmed to provide you with an update about who becomes its fortunate buyer, once it is available for sale.

Via Wired / LeftLaneNews

They may look forward to the production of luxury cars for satiating their desire that evolve in every motorist and others may wish to ink this neat deal to flaunt their pricey possessions. Adding to my list of concept cars, here is another roadster i.e. Alfa Romeo Bertone BAT 11 coupe, still a concept exhibited at the 2008 Geneva motor show. The engaging concept is inviting deluxe car fanatics to convince the prospective manufacturers volunteer for taking this project, hence giving them an excuse to pick them to burn the roads on the crowded streets. The attention-grabbing Alfa Romeo Bertone BAT 11 coupe also made visibility at a press event scheduled a weekend before the 2008 Meadow Brook Concours D’Elegance.

The car framework was developed during the running gear of the 2009 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. News is counted 25-50 models would be produced with a target market of Russia, China, the Middle East, and North America. Okay, no information on pricing is an indication that it’s going to demand a fat sum.

Via Jalopink

There has been floating news about the upcoming hybrid and diesel powertrain options on Porsche’s Panamera across blogosphere and today we have a final word about its launch scheduled for next year. It is said that the hybrid comes operational with a 3.6-liter V6 engine providing 300 horsepower together with an extra hundred horsies from the electric motor. They say that the driver would now be able to selectively pick how much power can be hauled out from engine and motor combo. Other probable substitute powertrain for the Panamera is its diesel engine. Against the Cayenne potential to get the 3.0L diesel engine from Audi, the Panamera can two-fold the cylinder count by being bequeathed with Audi’s mammoth 6.0L V12 TDI that punches out 500 horsepower along with an implausible 758 lb-ft of torque.

Whist Audi’s large Q7 SUV manages around 20 miles per gallon; it is reckoned that it should do significantly improved in the low-slung Panamera. The six-cylinder Panamera won’t offer you an easy deal as it would cost you $127,000 and above all the impending four door Porsche hybrid is for deep pockets only.

Via AutoBlogGreen/ Edmunds

During the corresponding year of 2007, Google.org initiated RechargeIT, a program to hasten the espousal of plug-in stimulating automobiles. Since then, it is inviting investment proposals from teams functioning on expertise germane to this initiative. And today is a fortunate day for Google philanthropic gang as they have inked their first RechargeIT reserves in two capable firms undertaking the brave of vehicle electrification. Based in California, Aptera Motors is engaged in developing an ultra-high competence motor vehicle based on enhanced aerodynamics and fused supplies. Aptera’s first sample generated around 230 miles per gallon during testing period, and currently they are geared up to develop an all-electric and a plug-in hybrid automobile with the design as its base.

Whist ActaCell is known for delivery of lithium-ion battery expertise urbanized at the University of Texas at Austin. The technology assures superior battery cycle life within a budgeted cost and maintains the safety of battery. Google is hopeful that both these revolutionary companies along with their teams are competent to develop technology that is critical in enabling us apprehend the RechargeIT vision: Countless plug-in vehicles ready to burn the roads.

Via CNet / Google

With the surging rise at the technological front and growing population and pollution, the overt need expressed by every second person is the availability of the flying cars. And again the simpler response to calm or shun their needs is the routine statement: It is difficult to produce one. But now you ca revive your hopes as Moller International has plans to unveil their flying vehicles by 2009. Currently running in the completion stage of volantor airframe, it is anticipated that counted 40 models running on fly-by-wire, multi-engine would be delivered by 2009. The preliminary volantor sculpt available for sale in 1009 would be the M200G Jetson, designed for functionality at up to 10-feet above ground level.

Designed and developed as a vertical take off & landing (VTOL) fast, the budgeted two passenger personal leisure vehicle is inhibited to this elevation so that machinists will not be in requisite to avail a pilot’s license. Moller is hoping the success of it’s operationally along with safety during a nearly scheduled demo, which would shun the question of attaining private pilot’s license for taking a ride over it. The credit for its easy performance of M200G Jetson goes to integrated wire computer technology that supports the flying functionality leaving the pilot with the choice to take it in the direction he wishes to.

The vibration free models produces less noise and is competent to tour short distances on the ground likewise a sedan. Besides M200G, the Company is all set to offer the M200E, a kit-built edition of the Jetson that would be available for sale in early 2010. The sale of this limited edition Jetson will happen via an international auction and the prospective bidder can qualify as the proud owner by shelling out $150,000.

Via Gizmag