2009 Lexus IS
The 2009 Lexus IS has a slightly restyle grilled, L-shaped backup lights and turn signals on the side mirrors. Internally the IS gets VDIM, a revamped stability control system.
The 2009 Lexus IS has a slightly restyle grilled, L-shaped backup lights and turn signals on the side mirrors. Internally the IS gets VDIM, a revamped stability control system.
Doug Chiang is an accomplished artist who has worked on Star Wars, Terminator 2, and even The Mask. His latest book, Mechanika, is a must-read for sci-fi artists and fans.
The Audi R3 above is just a photochopped Saturn Sky, but we can’t help but drool over news that Audi will replace the TT in 2013 with the R3, a proper mid-engined sports car.
Despite its name, the Defy Xtreme Stealth watch is meant to be seen, with a titanium case, carbon fiber guilloche patterns and matte red accents. Available in black or white (250 of each color).
Perfect for tight spaces and modern bachelor pads, the Eames Sofa Compact features a high foam back and a spring-loaded wire base for support; it’s been in production since 1954.
A marvel of efficiency, the Desktop Stirling Engine uses an alcohol burner to expand the air in a glass tube; this spins the attached flywheel at speeds of up to 5,000 RPM.
Bowers & Wilkins’ Zeppelin iPod Dock isn’t just an eye-catcher–its shape disperses sound efficiently, easily filling rooms. Bonus: shielded wiring makes this iPhone friendly.
Blu Dot’s Son Of A Bench is dripping with attitude, and not just due to its name. The frame is crafted from loops of hot-rolled steel, which are then coated with glossy black rubber.
If you’re gonna splurge on an axe, we suggest this Harley Davidson Fender Stratocaster Guitar; it and two of its brothers are being auctioned off, with proceeds going to the MDA.
Wellgems’ Steam Shower is the ultimate steam room–with the looks to match. This uber sauna comes with 12 back jets, a 19 hydrojet whirlpool, MP3/FM radio and dual shower heads.
Being green never looked as hot as Pete Bethune’s Earthrace trimaran boat, which runs on biodiesel. It recently circled the globe in 60 days and 23 hours, setting a new world record.
As if the stock Audi R8 wasn’t enough: here’s a GT3 racer version with rear wheel drive and a six-speed sequential tranny. It’ll also get a specially designed front and rear wing.
Bremont’s Pilot’s Watch isn’t just another aviator-themed timepiece; the dial and movement are made with parts of a WWII Spitfire fighter that downed six aircraft in one day.
Most speakers have to hide behind a black mesh, but Sonance’s Kayak speakers bare it all with two cone shaped coaxial drivers; the acoustic reflector in the middle is for accurate stereo.
Limited to only 500 cars, the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider is based on the 8C Competizione. It tops out at 180 mph and is fitted with a fabric top and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes.
Dom Perignon’s Vintage 1995 champagne is wrapped in white gold and is the world’s most expensive jeroboam (3 liter bottle), coming in at a hefty $17k. Available in Singapore.
Outdoor seating doesn’t always have to be teak or cheap plastic; Egoparis’ aluminum and vinyl Kama Dyvan has a slick modular design that allows for multiple seating configurations.
The HD3 Vulcania is a maritime themed watch with multiple “portholes” for hours and minutes; it even has a unique gyrotourbillon and a power indicator that resembles a sextant.
Despite costing over a quarter million bucks, Romain Jerome’s Day&Night watch is already sold out. It consists of two tourbillons, one that runs during the day and another during the night.
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