The Most Expensive Rims in the World

Asanti is a name that everyone in the high end automotive industry should know about. Celebrity hip hop moguls have been some of their biggest customers for years. When you hear rappers talking about putting dubs on their ride, they are probably talking about Asanti Rims.

Asanti has offered some of the most high class rims for the last 20 years, and catered to some of the biggest names in hip hop. Their innovative designs draw the high end customers to their company. With most Asanti rims costing at least $6,000 a rim, you are looking at on average spending over $20,000 dollars just to put rims on your car. You better have a $100,000 car to make that purchase worth it!

It was no surprise when Asanti decided to create the worlds most expensive rims of all time. They took an already amazing rim and incrusted it with pure diamonds. Each rim by itself costs $250,000 dollars, and the set is a crisp cool $1,000,000 dollars. It is easy to see why these rims are so rare, for there is a very small market for rims of this magnitude.

Rapper and hip hop entrepreneur, Master P , owns a set of these luxurious rims. With a networth of over 350 million dollars it is easy to see why he purchased such expensive rims. He has enough money to pretty much do whatever he wants.

It is interesting to see Asanti produce such extravagant rims, but it is not surprising. Asanti relishes in the highest end luxuries.

Africa's first underwater hotel room at The Manta Resort opens in Zanzibar

IMAGINE yourself encapsulated within a turquoise blue bubble, watching shoals of colourful reef fish dart around. Welcome to Africa's firstunderwater room in Zanzibar at The Manta Resort.

The floating dwelling, designed by Swedish engineers, is made up of three levels - some above water, and some under it.

Although underwater rooms do exist in places such as the Maldives and Stockholm, this is the first one in Africa, and Pemba is renowned for being a great diving spot with a plethora of sealife found in the surroundings waters.

"After many years of planning, we finally opened The Manta Underwater Room to guests on the 1st November 2013. We opened The Manta Resort in August 2008. We have 16 rooms, and now with the underwater room we have 17," Matthew Saus, said.

"Only six guests have had the chance to stay so far, and the reaction is awe.

"Shoals of silver bait engulf the room with predators lurking in the background. Nights are action packed, especially feeding time when the spotlights are on. We have even had an octopus crawl over one of the windows."

Those lucky enough to snag a night or two in the room have the chance to really immerse themselves in the underwater world.

"I guess the right word for it is privilege, as you certainly do feel privileged to be part of this world," Saus said.

And hey, if you don't mind sealife watching you sleep ... or not sleep ... it could just well be the best room in the world.

The ten most exciting car interiors

Chevrolet Sonic. Elegant and particularly cheap, this car features the new MyLink ® connectivity system, an interface with seven-inch touch screen with high resolution, playback audio files stored on smartphones. Possessing certainly styling cues from the world of motorcycles and youthful design for the new generations. Photo: Chevrolet



Volkswagen Beetle. With the premise that recover by many is considered the most famous figure in the history of the industry, Volkswagen introduced a new design inside the cabin to improve the ergonomics of the seats and controls, examples of accessories like the panoramic roof crystal, the audio system, which in some cases can be up Fender. No doubt evolution is identified with a new generation, more concerned with connectivity and image. Photo: Volkswagen

The attraction of a car is not only in its speed or outdoors, is also in the comfort, technology and interior.

So we show the 10 car interiors that according to Forbes, are the most exciting.



Range Rover Evoque. Evoque changes are exciting. True to its elegance, luxury and innovative technology of the firm, the board lost analog watches a liquid crystal display and center console features a touchscreen multimedia system, so it is very easy to fall for this vehicle. Skin, seams, metal inserts with soft-touch surfaces and pleasing to the eye, offer a unique experience for the driver and create a unique atmosphere. Photo: Land Rover






Chrysler 300. Besides being one of the most awarded cars for comfort, safety and design, this model has one of the most visually appealing interior and trim level segment. But luxury is certainly demonstrated in the instrument panel that wraps Poltrona Frau leather, giving it a unique design. Photo: Chrysler

Miss Universe 2013 Models Million Dollar Swimsuit

It was well publicised that the winner of the Miss Universe 2013 pageant would be modeling the million dollar swimsuit the day after she won the crown. That is exactly what happened on Monday November 11. The swimwear was designed by  Yamamay as a special commemorative outfit for the 2013 competition.

On Sunday, Miss Venezuela Gabriela Isler; called Molly by her friends, won the 2013 contest and the 25 year-old also “won” the opportunity to wear this 900 jewel encrusted swimsuit. She posed for pictures in Moscow, Russia for her first “formal” Miss Universe photoshoot.

The swimsuit; valued at a million dollars, is made up of rubies, diamonds and emeralds on a white fabric background looked stunning on the winning Isler. According to her, this first photo opportunity marked the beginning of her official duties as the new Miss Universe.

Speaking to the media, she revealed that she was very happy sharing her first day of wearing the crown and the swimsuit.  She confessed that she was a “simple girl” who came to have fun and enjoy “the moment.” The one-off designer one piece suit had been under guard since the beginning of the contest and while posing she asked jokingly where the guards were as she was going to “run with it [the suit].

Paula Shugart, president of the Miss Universe organization humorously replied that they did still have the armed guards so Isler should not get “any ideas.”

The joint organizers of the Miss Universe pageant have not said whether the  Yamamay designed suit would be for sale, though there would be few that could afford such an expensive bit of swimwear.

Isler’s full name is María Gabriela Isler and she grew up in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. According to the new Miss Universe’s website profile, she is a trained flamenco dancer; a “second mother” to her niece and a personality on the Venevision TV Network .

The former Miss Venezuela is the seventh winner of the Miss Universe title from her country and the only other country to have more wins is the USA with eight wins since the pageant started. The excited beauty told reporters on the day of the million dollar photoshoot that she had been up until the “wee hours” talking with her “loved ones” about her win.

Not only was “Molly” excited about her win, but so was the president of her country Nicolas Maduro. The Venezuelan president got onto his Twitter account to tweet that Isler’s win was a “triumph for Venezuela.”

The photographs of the new Miss Universe 2013 in the commemorative million dollar swimsuit have been flooding the internet since they were taken on Monday. This is the first act of the newest crown wearing winner of the pageant and she was as dazzling as any of the stones on her suit. The combination of Isler and the suit, makes the value rise from a million dollars to priceless.

First Test: 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG

AMG's engine laboratory in Affalterbach would probably impress NASA's top tinkerers. The impeccable workplace sits adjacent to the building housing the division's famous "one man, one engine" production line. "How's the new turbo four-cylinder coming along?" I bluntly asked a powertrain engineer during my laboratory tour. At the time -- last October -- the engine was a rumor. So too was the car it supposedly would power in the States. The car that would eventually become the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG. He smiled and looked around like a gossiping schoolboy, then whispered, "You'll be amazed at what's coming: its power, efficiency, and, yes, its sound." He smiled and shot me a thumbs-up. Could a four-cylinder AMG be a real AMG? AMGs are about torque on top of torque with a side of torque. They're dealers of tire destruction. They're autobahn annihilators.



One year later, I got my first crack at the final product, a 355-hp, 332 lb-ft of torque, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder codenamed M133 that's packed neatly inside the nose of the CLA45 AMG 4MATIC. The division's first engine with fewer than six cylinders is also the most powerful inline-four to ever propel a production car. It's a gem of a mill that's constructed to the same meticulous standards as AMG's mighty V-8s and V-12s, though it's done in Kölleda, Germany. Color me amazed. At just 2250 rpm, every pound-foot is first routed through a newly developed seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, then directed to the brand's 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system tuned for AMG duty. The setup uses a two-part propeller shaft to route torque to the rear wheels via a multi-clutch rear differential when slip or hard cornering is detected. It's a front-wheel-drive car in normal circumstances for fuel economy sake, but can ultimately split torque 50/50 between the front and rear axles. I began questioning the engine's claimed power output as I cruised through some of Virginia's suburbs. For more than 350 horsepower, it's superbly calm. However, instances of powertrain confusion were created by jumping onto the throttle too quickly in fuel-sipping ECO start/stop mode. The gearbox and engine hiccupped, but they usually recovered quickly with a surge of smooth, hefty pull. If the pull wasn't enough, instantaneous -- almost imperceptible -- shifts and beautiful BRAAP BRAAP noises from the quad exhaust clearly indicated that the 45 means performance business. Few turbocharged cars of this caliber possess a gearbox that can match the hustle and silkiness of the CLA's.

Who does not like to have a good time playing pool from Porsche?

Who does not like to have a good time playing pool? Maybe that's why Porsche decided his automotive design area called Porsche Design delve into the creation of objects that could entertain with some luxury to your followers.

The Porsche Design line is sophisticated, yet incorporates clean lines of the form and function of their creations. This design philosophy has resulted in some amazing creations.

Most people know perfectly common pool tables. People of Porsche Design has reflected on the concept undisputed heavy pool table, to create a unique and visionary table everyday. The table is made of aluminum and its design was created for people who want the best in aesthetics and function.

The price is a bit high, each pool table costs € 35,000

The Lamborghini Aventador of 7.5 millon USD

For lovers of excessive luxury, Dubai returned ostentatious flaunting of their cars and a Lamborghini Aventador was presented carved solid gold, platinum and encrusted with jewels.

The creator of this little car is Robert Wilhelm Gulpen a German designer who has created luxury cars with precious metals and gemstones in the last 12 years for the company RGE Robert Gulpen Engineering.

Czech motorcycle world's most expensive gold.

But what is the cost of this brilliant supercar? According to the auction house will sell the Lamborghini, the starting price will be 7.5 million, with the aim of reaching a peak of 26.7 million, which would make the small car world's most expensive auctioned .

Since several kilograms of gold, an approximately 700 diamonds embedded in the seat, rear and headlights make this Lamborghini one of the swankiest cars on the planet.

Would you like to spend U.S. $30 million for a piece of bikini?

Would you like to spend U.S. $30 million for a piece of bikini? It sounds crazy but it's true. The glittering $30 million bikini has been created by Susan Rosen with Steinmetz Diamonds. This is the world's most expensive bikini, it uses all diamonds and no fabric. The bikini features over 150 carats of D Flawless diamonds, including a 51 carat D Flawless Pear Shape, a 30 carat D Flawless Emerald Cut, a pair of 15 carat D Flawless Rounds and a pair of 8 carat D Flawless Pear Shapes all set in platinum. Model Molly Sims wore this diamond-studded bikini for the centerfold of the 2006 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.



No doubt, swimwear follows the fashion trends coming down the runway but would you ever think to spend 30 million U.S. dollars on a piece of bikini? Take a sip of water before you gaze at this glittering $30 million bikini created by Susan Rosen with Steinmetz Diamonds, then tell me, apart from beaches where else can you wear it. This world’s most expensive bikini uses all diamonds and no fabric. Model Molly Sims wore this diamond-studded bikini for the centerfold of the 2006 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. 

(Image Credit) The bikini features over 150 carats of D Flawless diamonds, including a 51 carat D Flawless Pear Shape, a 30 carat D Flawless Emerald Cut, a pair of 15 carat D Flawless Rounds and a pair of 8 carat D Flawless Pear Shapes all set in platinum.
(Image Credit) So, will you dare to wear it? And if somehow you gather courage to wear it, I’m sure you’ll went into hot sweats just like the model Sims. Here is what she felt about this $30 million bikini:

Honey, when they pulled those three pieces out of the box, I went into hot sweats! Of course, it barely covered me! I swear to you, between the band-aids being placed in the right positions, the diamonds being placed in exactly the right place … By the time that shot was over, I think I lost like a pound of sweat, I was so nervous. I was like, “Oh my god, am I showing too much ass? I don’t have an ass! I don’t have a Brazilian ass. I’m not Brazilian and I’m not 16!” It was thirty million dollars, between the necklace, the two diamonds on the breasts, and then the huge diamond on my … girlfriend, let’s call it my girlfriend. Thirty million dollars! But I thought thirty million dollars would go a little farther!

The Ettore Bugatti monogram line translates physical elements of the car’s auto’s designs into fashion

 The Ettore Bugatti monogram line translates physical elements of the car’s auto’s designs into fashion ”

The brand hopes this move will increase its visibility – and no doubt they will achieve this, with plans to build a global network of 35 retail flagships, boutiques and shop-in-shops over the next 5 years. But moving away from one’s core expertise too far too soon can be dangerous.

Using the world’s top-of-the-range materials does not compensate for a brand’s lack of history in a particular area. Indeed, Bugatti is leveraging on the reputation of high-end brands in other sectors to produce watches and accessories. These include watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier and homeware brand, Lalique.

While these are recognised names, this almost reaffirms the auto brands own limited expertise in those categories. From a luxury standpoint, this is not ideal – it may be better to be an expert in one area and innovate within that, than to expand into unfamiliar territory and be associated with mediocrity.

An alternative is to start first with close extensions. Aston Martin’s limited edition road bike, the One-77 Cycle, is a good example. Produced in the same quantity as the One-77 car and featuring the same clean design, this is an extension that customers can easily understand because it uses innovations naturally derived from racing car technology.

The result is an element of trust in the quality of the new product, and ultimately in the brand. At the other end of the scale, Ferrari’s licensing move into apparel has attracted the masses, yet has managed maintain the exclusivity of its brand. This is because it has associated the Ferrari store to its almost separate motorsports brand, rather than the automotive brand itself.

In summary, moving into lifestyle is a prevalent trend amongst prestige brands, and a very rewarding one if executed well. Brands need to plan their route carefully – though the safest way is to expand gradually into areas of similar expertise.

Modified Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Camaro, SS at 2013 SEMA Show

NASCAR racer Jeff Gordon provided his input on the SS performance sedan concept that rides on a lowered suspension and is fitted with upgraded brakes and a Borla exhaust system. The 415-hp 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 is untouched, but the exterior is customized with a new grille, satin paint, 20-inch rims, and a carbon fiber spoiler. Inside, there are perforated suede seat inserts, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and a pedal kit from Chevrolet Accessories. Chevrolet will show off three examples of the Corvette Stingray, with two inspired by the East and West Coast. First is the Corvette Stingray Convertible Atlantic concept, which gets upgraded floor mats, suede interior surfaces, chrome rims, Fusion Gray headlight housings, and a body kit finished in Carbon Flash Metallic paint. Chevrolet says the concept's modifications are meant to resemble the "details and refinement of a private jet" and some upgrades are available through Chevrolet Accessories. Next is the Corvette Stingray Coupe Pacific concept, what starts life with the Z51 package and Torch Red paint. Mods include satin black wheels and Carbon Flash exterior accents.  The third C7 on display will be the Corvette Stingray Gran Turismo concept, which is essentially a real life version of the car featured in Gran Turismo 6 video game. The extensive list of mods include metallic blue paint with graphics, a carbon fiber body kit, a new front grille, yellow-tinted headlights, a custom flat-bottom steering wheel, and racing harnesses for the front seats. The COPO Camaro returns for 2014 and will retain is super low production run of just 69 units. The hand-built COPO features racing essentials including a roll cage and modified suspension. The car at SEMA is fitted with the supercharged 350 engine, though the 427, and naturally aspirated 350 and 396 engines will still be available.  The new 2014 Camaro Z/28 will be on display and not surprisingly Chevrolet is leaving this car untouched. The Z/28, which recently made headlines thanks to its 7:37.40 lap time on a rain-soaked Nurburgring road course, is powered by a naturally aspirated 505-hp 7.0-liter LS7 V-8. It's also lighter than a Camaro ZL1 thanks to lightweight wheels and a thinner rear-window glass. While the Z/28 is unmodified, the following four Camaros will sport custom bits and items from the Chevrolet Accessories and Chevrolet Performance catalog.  First up is the Chevrolet Performance Garage Camaro concept, which is based on the SS, but gets a mix of parts from the Z/28 and ZL1. Other mods include a ground effects package, graphics, and a helical differential. The Chevrolet Performance Camaro V-8 concept also features Z/28 and ZL1 bits and an even longer list of cosmetic upgrades. In addition to Chevrolet Accessories 45th anniversary wheels, the concept features RS headlights and taillights, blacked-out exterior accents, and custom soft-touch interior trim. The Chevrolet Performance Camaro V-6 concept gains components from its eight-cylinder siblings including the SS' Brembo brake kit and 1LE suspension components. A Borla exhaust system and upgrades from Chevrolet Accessories and Chevrolet Performance complete the mods list. Finally, the Camaro Spring Special Edition is a production-ready package that will soon be available in showrooms. This Camaro features Summit White paint with blue accents (same color theme for the interior), ZL1 spoiler, 21-inch rims, HID headlights, and special floor mats. The Spring Special Edition will be available with a 323-hp V-6 or 400-426-hp V-8 engine.

48 000 pieces of LED'S on this little fun car

Check the video they mix some luxury, economy and a lot of fun.