This & That, Ceci et Cela

This offering officially puts Mercedes on the atheist path because God don't like ugly (look @ that exterior! Mm-hmm).  Mercedes Benz Unimog Black Edition (based on the Unimog 500 construction lorry/trailer). €140,000 +Brabus tuning modifications costs an additional €90,000 depending on specifications.

Yo, pimp this: While I'm waitin' on my Benz SLR, here's what I want for NewYear/birthday/justBcause: A Mitsuoka Le Seyde! Matter of fact, make it two and add the convertible version also, y'know for summer time cruising... They've got other shades, but I think the "Elizabeth White" is the best colour. €5,350,000/US$46,815/CAD$54,560 ...

Dang y'all, who knew we were still in the Captain Hook age? Pirate attacks on luxury liners by Somalia's coastline: You might shit your draws (or at least reconsider that cruise to the far east/west/north/south) when you see how widespread this issue actually is (BBC).

Unveiled in 2004 and now in production, it is expected to hit the US in 2006. Exterior's not bad, but its the interior that absolutely pimping. Its what quilted leather dreams are made of. AND its comes with custom made red leather luggage. In case you need to go somewhere... With top speed of 325km/hr, expected to sell for at least $333,000/CAD $375,000 using an ...

"Wheelsurf" the 1 wheel bike. From the video on their site, it appears the bike can move with the rider upright on a linear path (like regular motorbikes) or in circular motion, rolling the rider along with it. Think doing cartwheels within a wheel. Want one? Wheelsurf can hook you up for about €3782/US$ ...

Luxe yacht company adver-story via Escape Artist article; interesting concept of living if you've got the moolah.

"Get A Second Passport -Purchase a luxury yacht in Panama and you qualify for citizenship in your adopted country, even while you travel! ... But why limit yourself? If you own a yacht, Europe awaits, as does South America. ...

28 year old Iranian PhD student Laleh Seddigh became the first female car racer to compete officially and against men, and she won. Big steps in a country that only recently started allowing women to watch men's sports.   In March, she moved the nation when she won the ...

For immediate release: All major carmakers agree to continue deferring sytlishness until further notice. I'm pleased to announce that given the current delay in my attaining zillionaire status, luxury purveyors like hot car manufacturers have collectively agreed to continue to delay releasing any interesting models actually worthy of inspiring lust. They will bide time until my highness is able to afford them. Evidence of their support ...

From SEMA 2004 via AutoExtremist.

Hyperventilatingly cool new bridge in France. Millau Bridge (formally known as le Viaduc de Millau), is the tallest vehicular bridge in the world. Opened in December 2004, it stretches 1.6miles/2.6km long and hovers 885ft/270m above the Tarn valley in southern France. The ...