Over the last few months, we’ve seen prices at the pumps steadily rise, to the point that the national average is now some $3.90 per gallon.

Maserati is the latest to offer an exclusive driving experience program, a growing trend among sport luxury automakers.

Traffic is a waste. It wastes your time, your car’s life, and most importantly it wastes fuel. Thanks to a push from the Obama administration to invest in roads and infrastructure, the U.S. Treasury Department found out that American drivers are wasting about 1.9 billion gallons of fuel annually while idling in traffic jams.

Want to make your friends green with envy over your shiny ride, yet stay true to your eco-friendly values? You can have it both ways, with Eagle One’s new Enviroshine line of environmentally safe car care products.

Italian luxury automaker Maserati has teamed up with Italian fine jewelry maker Bulgari to “share their ideals” in creating a new timepiece called Octo Maserati.

It’s too bad that even though David Beckham could make enough money to purchase a fine collection of luxury and sports cars, he could never find the time to enjoy them.

Even though it’s not exactly an integral part of its product portfolio, Ferrari has taken pride in its timepieces over the years. Which is maybe why the Italian automaker has had such shaky relationships with watch manufacturers.

From standard Phantoms, to Extended Wheelbase models, Coupes, and Drophead Coupes, the wide ranging variety of custom tuned Rolls-Royce cars on display is surely a rare sight to behold. Check out the videos from the event below.

Two premier British brands have teamed up to create the ultimate lightweight driver’s shoe called Winner Sport. British luxury automaker Aston Martin gave a helping hand to the shoemakers at John Lobb to create a sleek, aerodynamic shoe featuring finely-tuned details that both brands are infamous for.

Some car nuts just can’t surround themselves with enough automotive-related goods. Whether it’s a clock in the form of a wheel, or a bed that resembles a Chevrolet Corvette, it seems some of us just can’t get enough “car” in our lives.

Most of us at one time or another end up having a few backseat car stories, in many cases probably involving steamy windows and, well, you get the picture.

Now, Jaguar is putting its own take on the backseat theme, by  launching a new series on its official YouTube channel, called Backseat stories, designed to tie in with its new “Alive,” ad campaign, which aims to prey on human emotion.

Despite what the title might suggest, the series actually revolves around some of today’s brightest minds, as they share some of their innermost thoughts with the audience about their own success stories, along with other topics of interest.  Even from watching the first episode it’s interesting to see how, as individuals, we perceive the world and our place in it.

Marketing stunts can be wild and crazy at times, but they rarely involve, well, actual stunts. Despite that, Infiniti will be streaming a live Cirque Du Soleil performance that features the 2012 Infiniti JX. 

Infiniti says the JX will “challenge gravity” in the performance, so we hope to see it flying through the air supported by trapeze artists. The event will be called Le Voyage Inspire, and will be approximately 11 minutes long. Nine Cirque Du Soleil performers will use JX as the focus of their act.

Infiniti is getting the JX name out in as many venues possible lately,  sponsoring NCAA Basketball and now getting into acrobatic acts. Surely the company is trying to guarantee its expectation that the JX will be it’s second best seller.

The Cirque Du Soleil performance will stream live Thursday, March 29, at 12 p.mm Eastern Daylight Time.

Click here to be directed to where you can watch the event, and watch the video below explaining how the event came to be.

It’s arguably the most famous collector car auction in the world, yet Barrett-Jackson‘s Westworld event, held each January in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale has never had a permanent venue.

Since 1948, those who have wanted to travel by roads that didn’t actually exist, chose to do so with a Land Rover.

It might not have been the only proper off-road vehicle on the market, but its ability to cross terrain made it an ideal choice for the adventurer crowd.

Americans have been able to buy Land Rover, and the more luxurious Range Rover products for 25 years now. To celebrate this milestone, Land Rover has released a little film, showing their past, their present, and a glimpse of their future.

So if you are a fan of these British SUV’s, you would enjoy the film after the break.

Going by present product development trends, the number of luxury crossovers to choose from will continue to expand as premier automakers offer more vehicles to fit all sorts of niche markets.

Since the program’s inception, $4 million in scholarships and grants have been awarded to middle and high school students for their distinguished projects.

Ayrton Senna is an F1 racing legend, and anything with his name attached to it sells for a pretty penny thanks to his legacy.

75 cars gathered on March 20 at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., for a singular purpose; to participate in every hoon-hound’s favorite activity behind the wheel, doing donuts.

All the cars did donuts simultaneously and broke a Guinness World Record for most cars to perform the stunt simultaneously for at least 15 seconds. The event was recorded and sent to Guiness for approval, but it is clear that the drivers in the video completed the task.

The previous record was set in Australia when 57 cars gathered for the same circuler purpose.

Over 200 spectators watched the spectacle of ruined rubber and tire smoke, and many videos have surfaced thanks to all the iPhones in attendance.

Three of them are below, though more are sure to surface as people upload from their smartphones and cameras. It’s not clear if Guinness will actually award them the distinction, but it doesn’t look like an official witnessed the event.

If you own a 1995 to 1999 Land Rover Discovery, a 1999 to 2004 Discovery II or a 1995 Range Rover Classic, and had recently replaced its rear drive-shaft coupling, you need to read on.

You don’t want to leave watermarks on the coffee table, but you don’t want to lose your street cred by putting down a coaster. We’ve got a solution – use Race Track Coasters and preserve your furniture (and cool status).

North American tuner companies were invited to  Toyota Headquarters in Torrance, California to measure the new Scion FR-S and take a closer look at the car to begin the process of drafting future tuning parts. Many tuners were present at the event and the response to Scion’s new sports car has been overwhelmingly positive across the board.

Infiniti has announced its newest incentive in customer service, the National Collision Repair Network.

Preparing for the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Bentley took its latest model in the line-up, the Continental GT 4.0 liter V8, for a series of high-speed runs to acquaint the new British sports car to the hill-climb event and to allow Goodwood’s VIP guests to catch an early glimpse of the latest Bentley.

Sometimes living simply can get a person entangled in legal complications.

Global information company IHS Automotive conducted a study that shows sales in India will reach 4.88 million by 2016, taking the emerging nation ahead of Japan’s projected 4.51 million units in sales for that year. What’s more, IHS believes sales in Japan would taper off to 4.25 million by 2020.

Thinking outside the branding box, Ferrari has collaborated on the most unexpected product – hair clippers.

The BaByliss Pro Volare X1 Clipper was designed in conjunction with the Ferrari Design Team. These clippers are powered by an ultra-efficient high-torque engine that helps cut two times faster on the first pass. To give you that ultra-suave cut, the BaByliss Pro Volare X1 Clipper is equipped with titanium-coated steel cutting blades, ensuring you look your best when you hit the clubs.

If you’re serious about your ‘do, you’ll want to get the BaByliss Pro Volare dryer. Designed for maximum airflow and minimum weight, the dryer offers low vibration and outputs 2,000 watts of power. There’s also a “turbo boost” button that gives you 15 percent more air velocity – how’s that for some serious hot air?

You really have to watch the promo after the jump. You wouldn’t know they were hawking a hair care product because they don’t mention the clippers until about 1:30 into it. We don’t think they meant it to be funny (come on, the video is titled “The Grand Prix of Grooming”), but we’re sure it’ll make you LOL.

Fans of the commercial shared their thoughts on KFC’s Facebook page, “The Pot Pies are delicious, but my nod goes to the Dodge Charger!” Another shared the same sentiment, “Man, that’s one sexy 1970 Charger!”

Every year at the official launch of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the “Most Spirited Getaway,” award is handed out to the car and driver that impress the crowds most when leaving the start line at the beginning of the famous hill climb. 

Gas prices always hit a spike in the summer, and this year is shaping up to be a doozy with prices likely to pass $4.00 per gallon by Memorial Day. 

Jaguar North America is launching a new marketing initiative, dubbed the Jaguar ALIVE Driving Experience.

Automakers aren’t only developing alternative energy and engine technology to stay current. New vehicles also need to come with the latest in smart infotainment and mobile connectivity technology.

Given it’s success peddling trucks and SUVs with the upscale Denali trim level, it probably doesn’t come as a surprise to learn that GMC is looking at adding further variations.

FENDI and Maserati have partnered to bring you the new leather and accessories Travel Kit Capsule Collection.

The fifth-generation model, internally known as the F01 came out in 2009 and much to everyone’s delight, was a lot more pleasing to the eye than the outgoing E65 model.

If you want a phone that says “I’m too good to take your call,” Tag Heuer’s new Racer mobile will let you screen your calls in style.

Although Tag Heuer is best known for making luxury watches, the company has turned its attention to the lucrative handset market. Inspired by Formula 1 and GT racing, the Racer smartphone features carbon fiber, titanium and a shockproof rubber chassis. Making it super smart, the Racer also comes with latest Android software, as well as a customizable 3D user interface.

Fashionistas and trend setters can pick up their Racer smartphone in July, when it will be available at better luxury mobile boutiques and jewelry retailers for $3,700. Until then, enjoy the Racer smartphne promo video below.

While many EV start ups struggle to actually make a series production vehicle, Los Angeles based CODA Automotive has announced that production of it’s 2012 electric sedan is now officially underway.

When it comes to reusing and recycling, this vintage Jaguar repurposed as a bookshelf isn’t just a cool eco-idea, it’s also a great way to get people interested in reading.

Earlier this month, we shared images of the Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera Disco Volante 2012 Concept that debuted at the Geneva Auto Show. Drawing inspiration directly from the 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante, the homage concept becomes reality as a limited quantity series will be produced for select aficionados.

Built upon a donor Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione body, the front-mid engine rear-wheel-drive italian sports car carries over powertrain and running gear including the 444-hp, 4.7 liter V8 which makes 347 lb.-ft. of torque, the 6-speed sequential gearbox, a limited slip differential, as well as front and rear double-wishbone suspension.

Virtually identical to the 8C Competizione, the Disco Volante 2012 reaches 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds and attains a top speed of about 181 mph.

Touring Superleggera will leave the interior of the 8C Competizione untouched but if requested by clients, personalization to meet tastes and preferences will be eagerly accommodated.

Each donor 8C Competizione will undergo an extensive build process that takes approximately 4,000 hours under the hands of highly skilled craftsmen and engineers of Milan. This translates to a delivery time of eight months after the reception of a donor 8C. As for its price, if you have to ask (and if you don’t already have an 8C), it is more than likely that you will not be able to afford it.

Check out the promotional video of the Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera Disco Volante 2012 below.

Hype around Cadillac has been directed to its ATS and CTS sports sedan offerings so often lately that sometimes we forget the company made a name for itself from its grand luxobarges. 

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ flagship model, the Phantom has been around since 2003, which in car years is almost an eternity.

Regular vehicle maintenance can often be a tricky subject, both from a customer and dealer perspective. Delayed scheduling and lack of routine servicing can often cause problems down the road for the former, while it can eat into profits for the latter.

Cars won’t be the only items to debut at the Geneva Auto Show next week, Breitling for Bentley is releasing a new watch inspired by the V8 Continental. 

Aston Martin is furthering its exclusive image by offering a new service called “Q by Aston Martin.”

It’s sometimes hard to believe how quickly time flies. In Mercedes‘ case that certainly rings true for it’s large coupe models. Back in 1952, M-B launched the six-cylinder 300 S, which paved the way for a range of increasingly powerful and more luxurious SE, SEC and ultimately CL coupe derivatives of its S-class sedan.

Not only does it feel good to recycle, it looks good too, thanks to the launch of MINI‘s Carmina Campus bags.

With the liquidation of Saab‘s North American assets and cars from the Heritage Collection put up for auction recently, many were no doubt curious to see where said vehicles ended up.

While we’re on the theme of   VW décor, we’d like to introduce you to a piece that will have your kids begging to go to sleep — it’s the Volkswagen Bus-inspired bed.

Although Daimler has announced the discontinuation of the Maybach brand, young money ballers, shot-callers now have the opportunity to bid on what’s arguably the most notorious Maybach of all.

Starring in the Jay-Z and Kanye West “Otis” music video, the chopped “Mad Max” Maybach will be put on the block by auction house Phillips de Pury & Co. at the New York Contemporary Art Evening sale on March 8. All proceeds of the Maybach auction will be donated to Save the Children. Previously, this vehicle was also up for auction to benefit the victims of drought in East Africa.

Burning rubber in four-wheel drifts and spitting fire in the process, Rockafella’s insane whip is estimated to raise between $100,000 to $150,000. Considering Jay-Z and Kanye’s handiwork left us with half a car, it seems appropriate for its estimate to be half the value of a Maybach 57 when new.

It’s time to update your look with a few of the new items from Chrysler’s “Imported from Detroit” collection.

Jeep is celebrating its 2 million  Facebook fans milestone as the first domestic automotive brand to reach the figure.

It looks like someone used the force (for good, not evil) to create this Imperial AT-AT Volkswagen Van.

In terms of automobiles, there’s no question that the classic Jaguar E-Type (XK-E), ranks as one of the most iconic of them all. And among the cognoscenti, Series I cars represent the purest of them all. When you add a celebrity’s name to the registration then surely, when such a car comes up for auction, it’s likely to attract serious interest.

Spring is right around the corner and Lamborghini is releasing some new additions to its Spring-Summer 2012 clothing and accessory line.

A Chevrolet Volt owner made Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich look pretty silly by posting a video response to the senator’s comment today that you can’t have a gun rack in a Chevrolet Volt.

It turns out that a little bit of PVC pipe, some string string and American ingenuity make darn good rifle toting material in the back of a Volt, or really any sedan. Before getting to deeply into what goes on in the citizen rebulttle, let’s go over what Gingrich said to stir this stuff up.

“You know the Volt is an interesting experimental car. The average family that buys it earns $170,000 a year. This is Obama’s idea of populism and in this new budget he wants to increase the amount given to every Volt buyer to $10,000.” Gingrich said. “Which is an amount which a lot of people would by a decent second-hand car, but it wouldn’t be an ‘Obama’ car.”

“But here’s my point folks: You can’t put a gun rack in a Volt,” he said to much laughter and applause.

Well, it looks like there’s going to be a lot more laughter, though probably not on the Gingrich campaign trail. Perhaps politicians in general should avoid using absolutes, of only to avoid looking silly after saying words like “can’t” or “never.”

Maybe the world should be thanking Gingrich. His rant spurred someone to build a new Volt accessory that Chevrolet certainly wouldn’t hav e thought to market.

You can watch videos of both Gingrich and the gun rack after the jump.

Polk, the global automotive market intelligence outfit, recently conducted a study among US consumers that showed motorists in America are holding onto their cars and trucks for a record number of years.

A new  Kickstarter project looks to make your smartphone the center of your car stereo needs in not only a painless and effective manner, but in one that won’t break your bank account.

Jeremy Clarkson was invited to the BBC1’s The One Show’ last November where he remarked that the striking public sector workers should be shot. Striking controversy once again, Clarkson’s comment caused more than 30,000 complaints to the BBC and almost 800 to media regulator Ofcom.

Responding to the public reaction, Ofcom held an investigation to decide whether the show had broken any rules on taste and decency. Finally, Ofcom has announced that the program is cleared of breaching broadcasting regulations, defending that viewers should be familiar with Jeremy Clarkson’s “provocative and outspoken nature.”

Ofcom director Christopher Woolard stated in a four-page letter that, “The editorial nature of the program as a whole would have prepared viewers for the type of comments Jeremy Clarkson would be likely to make” and when considering Clarkson’s “well-established public persona,” Clarkson’s comment wasn’t overly offensive.

Woolard also added that, “The audience for this edition of The One Show would have expected Jeremy Clarkson to make potentially controversial or offensive statements… his comments were not an expression of seriously held beliefs or views that should be literally interpreted.”

In the past, Jeremy Clarkson has always been known to make a wide range of brash remarks. By now, victims to Clarkson’s insensitivity will have to accept this is only Clarkson being himself.

Check out Jeremy Clarkson’s controversial segment on The One Show after the jump:

You should know that it’s dangerous to drive under the influence of drugs, but did you know that smoking marijuana doubles the chance of getting into a serious car accident?

If we had this awesomely cool bed, we would be way too excited to go to sleep. And we bet that if you bought this racecar bed for your kids, they wouldn’t be getting much sleep either – that’s just how sweet this ride is.

Bridgestone announced a development in tire printing technology last month that allows new stylistic possibilities.