Mercedes McLaren SLR Stirling Moss is official now!

So, the SLR Roadster 722 S wasn’t the last offering from the joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and McLaren. The latest entrant to the SLR range is the Stirling Moss, a sports car inspired by the Mercedes 300 SLRs driven by racing legend Sterling Moss in the ‘50s. It might be the last SLR from the duo. The Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss enjoys the same supercharged V8 engine that allows the roadster to achieve 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 217mph. Other salient features include a lightweight carbon fiber frame, two air scoops for stability, enhanced aerodynamics, carbon-ceramic disc brakes and stunning interiors. Only 75 units will go into production, with each costing €750,000 (over US $1 million). The limited edition car will be showcased at the Detroit Auto Show.

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Blinged Lexus SC430 Shi-crystal-like vehicle

The Lexus SC430 sports car pictured above is more a work of art than a car. The Shi-crystal-like vehicle designed by the Zheng Zhiren is festooned with more than more than 300,000 Swarovski crystals. Currently on display in Taiwan, the Lexus SC430 Shi-crystal-like vehicle is a showstopper at the show. The SC430 has long been known as “The Jewel of Lexus” and now, this Swarovski-studded version is decorated with crystal made roses and ribbon in pink. The crystals are everywhere on the car, on the front, back and the wheels. The Swarovski-studded Lexus SC430 is worth more than NT 10,000,000 (US $306,045). More shots of the blinged beauty after the jump.

Hublot does it again with the $1 million Black Caviar Bang

The renowned watch maker, Hublot, has already earned itself a name with the Big Bang chronograph, Big Bang Red Gold Diamond Ladies Watch and the Red Devil Bang chronograph. This time, it’s the Hublot Black Caviar Bang, a new entrant to the million dollar watch club. Carrying the legacy forth, the Caviar Bang comes festooned with a 18k white gold case and clasp with hundreds of precision cut black diamonds, totaling to 34.5 total carats. There are 322 diamonds on the case, 179 on the bezel, and 30 on the clasp. The one million dollar watch has only one visible feature, which is the black and deep tones of the diamonds, shining in their harmonious alignment. The watch features a special Hub Solo T tourbillon movement that symbolizes the fusion between watchmaking and jewelry.

Bang & Olufsen unveils first ever sound system for open-top driving

For the very first time ever, the highly praised Bang & Olufsen Sound System has been tuned specifically for the open-top roadsters. Even with the top down, the specially tuned Sound System promises to deliver clean, crisp, natural and precise playback. Pictured above is the new A5/S5 Cabriolet that comes with a wide range of high-end options, including the acclaimed Bang & Olufsen Sound System. The Bang & Olufsen Sound System is composed of 12 custom-made loudspeakers, 10 amplifier channels and a total output power of more than 500 watts. Sound designers at B&O have fashioned an exceptional soundstage that complements the acoustic signature of the Audi A5/S5 Cabriolet perfectly. The True Image Digital Signal Processing turns 2-channel stereo signals into perfect 5.1-channel surround sound. Sound can be optimized according to the number of people in the car and their position.

Supersport adds bling to the Benz

German tuners Supersport have a “jewel” of a car on display at the Essen Motor Show. The word jewel is pretty much in the literal sense, as the Mercedes SL 65 AMG stands decked with 250,000 Swarovski crystals to create a dragon that wraps around the body of the car, and covers it in bling. Supersport has made some small changes to the car, including lower ride height and carbon panels, but the shiny stones hog all the light on this 620hp beast.

Barack Obama to Gift £20,000 Gold Ring to his Wife

Jewelry shopping has already seen a hit this year due to the recession, but nevertheless, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” still holds true. Even Barack Obama will agree with it, and that pretty much explains his choice of gift for his wife, Michelle. The US President-elect has selected a rare £20,000 gold ring made by Italian designer Giovanni Bosco for his wife to say “thanks for your support.” The Harmony ring is made of rhodium and encrusted with diamonds. A spokesman at Giovanni Bosco said: “Our American distributor has contacted us and has asked us to provide details on the Harmony ring. It is our top of the range piece and made from rhodium and encrusted with diamonds. Our agent in the United States was asked by Mr. Barack Obama about the ring because he wants it as a thank you gift for his wife Michelle for her support the last two years.”

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