House of the Ferrari Owner in France

House of the Ferrari Owner in France

 

 

The Most Beautiful Range Rover / SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) in the World in 2013

The Most Beautiful Range Rover / SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) in the World in 2013

The Range Rover is Land Rover's most prestigious offering, a luxury sport utility vehicle with a long history of quality craftsmanship and legendary "go anywhere" off-road prowess. It enters its fourth generation in 2013, with highlights that include a lightweight all-aluminum body structure, new suspension design, exterior and interior styling revisions, and a host of innovative standard and optional features.

The newly-designed five-passenger Range Rover is available in four trim levels: Base, HSE, Supercharged and Autobiography. The Base and HSE are powered by a 375-hp 5.0-liter naturally-aspirated V8 engine, while the Supercharged and Autobiography trims boast a 510-hp 5.0-liter supercharged V8. Both powerplants feature direct fuel injection and are mated to a new eight-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and paddle shifters. Full-time four-wheel drive with Land Rover's acclaimed "Terrain Response" system and an electronic air suspension help tackle a wide range of off-road conditions; new for 2013, Supercharged and Autobiography trims get Dynamic Response and enhanced "Terrain Response 2 Auto" systems.

Standard equipment on the Base includes a power liftgate/tailgate, 19-inch aluminum wheels, Xenon headlights, passive entry/start, heated leather seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, hard drive-based navigation and a Meridian sound system, complete with HD/satellite radio, Bluetooth wireless music streaming and DVD audio/video capability; the HSE adds a sliding panoramic roof, 20-inch aluminum wheels, fog lights, auto-dimming exterior mirrors and heated rear seats.

Supercharged trims are further outfitted with 21-inch aluminum wheels and enhanced interior trim elements, while the exclusive Autobiography showcases soft-close doors, premium seating with massage function, front and rear climate-controlled seats, an upgraded audio system and integrated rear seat entertainment. Safety features include eight airbags, anti-lock brakes with brake assist, electronic stability control with traction control and roll mitigation, front and rear park assist and tire pressure monitoring. Adaptive front lighting, automatic high beam assist, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, a surround camera system and automated Park Assist are also available (standard on the Autobiography).

Base Price:       $90,000
Power:               510hp/461lb-ft torque, 5.0-liter supercharged V8.
0 To 60:             5.1 seconds
Top Speed:       140 mph

The World's Smallest (Microcar) Car

The World's Smallest (Microcar) Car

The Peel P50 is a three-wheeled microcar originally manufactured from 1962 to 1965 by the Peel Engineering Company on the Isle of Man. Designed as a city car; it was advertised as capable of seating "one adult and a shopping bag." The vehicle's only door was on its left side, and equipment included a single windscreen wiper and only one headlight.

Dirty Car Art: Mona Lisa by Scott Wade

Dirty Car Art by Scott Wade

Most people see a dirty car window and immediately feel the need to write “Wash Me” on the back window. However, artist Scott Wade sees something a little different than most – he views a dusty car window as his canvas. Wade has created some pretty dramatic artwork simply because someone hasn’t taken the time to wash their car. He has depicted everything from pop-culture icons to famous works of art. This work just shows you that art really is everywhere. One of our favorites is how he depicted the “On the Road” images from all sides of the vehicle. You can see more images and read about the artist behind the work on http://www.dirtycarart.com.

1. Mona Lisa/Starry Night

Mona Lisa/Starry Night | This image featuring Leonardo's "Mona Lisa" with Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night" is shown at its peak. These images drawn in the dust are obviously quite impermanent. One of the cool things about them is how they change over time. More dust accumulates as the car is driven down the road. Early morning dew streaks and dots the image, creating a patina. A light shower creates a deeper patina... Photo Credit: Scott Wade.

2. Mona Lisa/Starry Night: Detail

Mona Lisa/Starry Night: Detail | This detail shows some streaking on the top due to early morning dew. Nature is definitely a participant in this artform. Photo Credit: Scott Wade.

3. Mona Lisa/Starry Night: Detail, after rain

Mona Lisa/Starry Night: Detail, after rain | This detail is after a rain. Notice how the dust has pooled up into the horizontal, contrasty areas. I really dig watching the changes. Photo Credit: Scott Wade.

4. Mona Lisa/Starry Night: The Beginning of the End

Mona Lisa/Starry Night: The Beginning of the End | For you Duchamp fans, you might still make out the embellishment to Mona. A light rain has begun the inevitable. Photo Credit: Scott Wade.

5. Mona Lisa/Starry Night: All But Gone

Mona Lisa/Starry Night: All But Gone | A fresh rain has done this one in. I was surprised how much rain it actually takes to finish the job. Often, especially when I've used my finger a lot, the image is still visible, even after a hard rain. New dust will bring the image back somewhat, but I figure it's time for a new piece. Photo Credit: Scott Wade.