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Mini Aston Martin – James Bond to get Cygnet City Car?

by Jay Garrett on June 30, 2009

cygnetMy dream of owning an Aston Martin may, at least, become attainable – not because I’m on the verge of signing a huge recording contract (wish!!) – Rather, Aston Martin is planning to go from one extreme to another – with the introduction of a tiny city car.

The renowned luxury car maker has joined forces with Japanese giant Toyota to produce the world’s smallest four-seater luxury car.

The luxury car marque has announced it is to launch a £20k motor for the “urban traveller”, a far cry from the £100k or so usually required to get the keys for an Aston.

To be known as the Aston Martin Cygnet, the mini martin should be on sale before the end of next year. Based on the Toyota iQ, it is likely to continue to use the current petrol engines of 1.0 and 1.33 litres rather than the 5.9-litre V12 of the 190mph Volante.

The Cygnet, described as a “new luxury commuter concept” will offer Aston Martin luxury design in a car based on the Toyota iQ.

“Small is beautiful these days”, Ulrich Bez, the CEO of Aston Martin said. “We have to move on from the preconceived ideas regarding what Aston Martin is about”.

Not sure if I could see James Bond driving one though.

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VEDIA Idunn A1 – Hand Built With Gold and Prehistoric DNA

by Jay G on March 29, 2009

vedia-idunn-a1iPod’s are a little bit common aren’t they?

Almost everyone has one or has owned one at some point – and if not an iPod chances are that it’s been a Creative or Sony number.

Well, if you want to own an MP3 player that’s a tad more individual how about the VEDIA Idunn A1?

I’m not sure about memory size or what audio formats it can cope with but the main point of this thing is what it’s made from.

It has been Designed by Polish jeweler Jaroslaw Westermark and the hand made player is constructed from 18 carat gold, high-grade silver and Baltic amber.

There’s only 10 of these being made and you’ll have to pre-order and wait two months.

So, if an MP3 player made from gold, silver and potentially contains dinosaur DNA ticks your boxes then get your order in ;)

News via GadgetsCrunch

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Ulysse Nardin Chairman – First Hybrid Powered Smartphone

March 26, 2009 Click to read more →
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Renowned Watchmaker, Ulysse Nardin, and SCI Innovations have got together and not only created a rather special looking smartphone but also the worlds first luxury hybrid powered smartphone!
It’s called The Chairman and is assembled by hand of the finest metals.
As anyone familiar with the Ulysse Nardin brand everything about this device screams precision engineering, especially [...]

Dell Adamo Specifications and Shipping Dates

March 17, 2009 Click to read more →

The Dell “Adamo” teased us by slowly getting dressed and by various coy pics.
Now it’s ready to reveal itself and all its specs!
The vital stats read in inches: 13.03 width x 9.5 depth x 0.65 height with that chassis milled from a single piece of aluminium (sounds familiar?) and features a “scalloped” backlit [...]

Vertu 3G – Luxury Phone Gets 3G

December 10, 2008 Click to read more →

This thing was found on a Russian luxury blog – but when you think of all those rich Russian business types it makes perfect sense.
The thing in question is the all new Vertu cellphone – you’re loving it aintcha?
The Vertu Boucheron 150, as it is called, looks just like that other Vertu blower but this [...]

Live Luggage – Not What Terry Pratchett Planned

June 24, 2008 Click to read more →

3 years in the making and now the power assisted Live Luggage is here!
And there will be a “world premier” on June 26th.
The PA series of checked baggage features a 12V NiMH rechargeable battery pack supplying power to the wheels when the handle is gripped and the bag is tilted.
The bags weigh 10.6kg (23-pounds) which [...]

Electric Mercedes – Not A New Porn Star!

June 24, 2008 Click to read more →

I apologise for the headline but sometimes I just go with the first thing that falls into my little mind.
Back to the story.
Merc have been mulling over which direction to go with their eco-cars and, according to the news filtering through the media, Merc could be out with their electric Smart car in 2010.
During a recent interview, Daimler’s [...]

Bang Martin – B&O and Aston Martin together

December 14, 2007 Click to read more →

Those who know me know the fact that I love cars. Nice, well designed cars that have been created through passion and not just wind-tunnels and auto-cad. And, if you know me, you know that I have long promised myself an Aston Martin (I have ‘my’ Vanquish already designed and ready – [...]