Posted by Patrick Woolmer on Fri 5th September 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Luxury Auto
One in four adults (26 per cent) - that’s 12 million people - would rather own a used ‘prestige’ brand car than a new run of the mill vehicle according to research released by BMW Financial Services.
Men are more likely than women to choose a used prestige brand over a new mid-market vehicle. Almost a third of men (31 per cent) would rather have a top-end second hand car, while women are most likely to opt for the new bog-standard version (36 per cent). Image-conscious younger people are also leading this trend, with almost a third (31 per cent) of 18-21 year-olds hankering after refinement and luxury on the road, preferring a second-hand but high-end model to a new “average little run around.” Londoners and residents in Northern Ireland are most likely to choose a used prestige vehicle.
Joe Pattinson, General Manager of Marketing for BMW Financial Services, said:
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Becker Automotive Design Partners and STRUT have collaborated to produce this impressive Custom Escalade Limousine.
The new Becker/STRUT Cadillac Escalade ESV combines a blend of privacy and European luxury interior craftsmanship with cutting edge mobile office capabilities in a floor to ceiling custom leather interior designed for comfort, convenience, and ergonomic utility.
Integrated into the vehicle is an Apple iPod ready audio video system featuring satellite HDTV, DVD, and digital surround sound that yields picture and sound quality that apparently rivals those of any high end home audio or theater system. Becker has chosen high-end components from Alpine, JL Audio, LG, Dynaudio, and other manufacturers, all controlled by a custom Crestron touchscreen using proprietary Becker Automotive Design software.
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Posted by Patrick Woolmer on Thu 26th June 2008 at 06:53 AM, Filed in Luxury Auto
Two companies known for their inspirational design have collaborated to create the Versace and Lamborghini Roadster LP640. It’s obviously limited edition and unique in the fact that the programme allows individual clients to create personalised sports cars; choosing their preferred equipment technology, personalised colours and interior fittings.
The limited edition luxury car will be produced to order and displays the Versace logo on the lower part of the door. The cradle seats are clad in black and white leather, while opulent full grain soft nappa leather are hand-embroidered with the Versace logo.
Exclusive designed accessories include a trolley bag, suit carrier, gloves, driving shoes, small leather goods and even a pair of jeans. These will be available at Versace Boutiques and selected Lamborghini showrooms beginning in November 2008.
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Posted by Tom Wilkins on Tue 17th June 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Luxury Auto
Bentley have announced plans for the pending release of a $200,000 Continental Flying Spur Speed sedan.
This luxurious updated Bentley is billed as “the most powerful production engine ever with a 600 horsepower W-12”. For the uninitiated, this engine configuration comprises 12 cylinders or two V-6 engines in a “W” pattern, which will propel this vehicle to 200 mph.
As you would expect, the Flying Spur Speed includes oodles of luxurious timber veneers, leather upholstery and an urban fuel consumption of around 10 miles to the gallon.
Optional extras such as carbon ceramic brakes and a premium stereo add another $16,500 (£8,250) and $7,500 (£3,750) respectively, to the list price.
As an update to our story about the Microfueler we understand that the E-fuel Corporation have announced the full release of their product called the EFuel100 Microfueler.
E-Fuel Corporation claim that ”this will be the first product that allows anyone to reduce their dependency on oil, greatly diminish their carbon footprint and produce fuel for under $1.00 per gallon”
The essence of the Efuel 100 is that it claims to be able to create sufficient ethanol from sugar, yeast and water plus some good old household 110-220 AC current to power your car. If you own your own bar, you might even save a buck or two by refining discarded alcohol to create dirt cheap ethanol for as little as $0.10 per gallon.
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