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Luxury car brand Bentley are setting up a luxury boutique at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show which will sell their branded merchandise.

As expected from a company so associated with the luxury lifestyle, the products on offer will be both expensive and exclusive.

Top luxury products to look out for include these Bentley Tibaldi pens. The Mulsanne pen is expected to be the biggest seller because it is styled to match the Bentley Mulsanne car. Only 90 of these pens have been made and according to Bentley they’ll cost €3,900-€4,500.

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Harley-Davidson Motors just introduced this limited edition 2010 FLHTCUTG Tri-Glide Ultra Classic motorcycle to its Shrine model.  The 2010 FLHTCUTG Tri-Glide Ultra Classic is being made available first to the company’s’ members in Arctic White with Red & Gold pinstripes or for Jester members in Concord Purple with Violet & Burgundy pinstripes.

This Tri-Glide Ultra Classic has been available to order since 27^th January 2010 but due to it’s limited quantity the order window will be closed on Friday, March 5, 2010. This offer is valid for the model year 2010 only and may not be offered again in the 2011 model year.

For more information, visit www.harley-davidson.com or see your Harley-Davidson dealer to order one.

Michael Goretzky designed this 60lb, human powered vehicle. Combining two forward wheels with the aerodynamics of a car give the Velocipede speed and the recumbent seat in the cockpit, a feeling of comfort and luxury. Crafted from carbon fiber (the same material used in aircrafts and race cars), this peddling pod will set you back $13,999.95.

Peugeot, French automaker reveled their SR1 concept car at the Geneva Motor Show this March.  Style is obviously evident with the sleek frame and swooping sidelines fluidly merging into the windows and windshield. But the sexy style also as a practicality objective, a low center of gravity provides the driver with optimal handling. Peugeot’s newest HYbrid4 technology combining a 1.6 Liter THP gas burning lump which provides 218 HP in the front and an electric motor adding an additional 95 HP in the back.

London luxury car dealer H.R.Owen predicts a better future for 2010 after working at a loss during 2009 due to the global recession.  The company sells brands including Ferrari, Porsche and Rolls Royce was faced with job losses and restructuring that they believe places them in a better and more dynamic position that will lead to profits during 2010.

Shares on the London Stock Exchange jumped by 6.6% following the announcement.

Lexus finally unveiled the production version of the Lexus LFA at the Tokyo Motor Show; car enthusiasts have been waiting nine years for this unveiling and like me couldn’t contain their excitement. With only 500 units being made, might be time to race to your local Lexus dealer if you want your hands on one. The key dynamics to the Lexus LFA is its lightweight construction with the chassis and bodywork made of CFRP – carbonfibre reinforced plastic. The Lexus LFA offers four times the strength of aluminum and weighs 100kg less on an LFA-sized chunk. The engine is 115bhp/litre specific and output is ten per cent better than the Prancing Horse’s.

In terms of specifications the Lexus LFA has a 4.8-liter V10 with 560 ps (552 bhp), 354 lb-ft torque, a zingy 9,000 rpm redline, six-speed sequential gearbox, 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 202 mph. Price tag is $375,000.

Pedal bikes aren’t necessarily the first thing that pops into your head when you think ‘luxury’ but that’s all set to change with the launch of Mercedes’ luxury folding bike.

Lightweight, practical, good-looking and high-tech this new luxury folding bike is ideal for traveling the eco-friendly way without compromising on style.

The Mercedes-Benz bicycle takes only a few seconds to fold up thanks to it’s clever design. Plus, unlike some other bikes you can also fold down the bike seat to make it even more compact when you’re not riding it.

The bike boasts disk brakes, bolt lock, hardwearing tyres and an 8-speed gear shift. The whole bike frame is also coated in a protective covering to prevent scratches and damage.

Priced at $2,400, it’s definitely worth leaving your Mercedes E-Class at home every once in a while to enjoy a ride round the city on one of these luxury folding bikes from Mercedes-Benz!

The Enzo is a rarity in itself; but even more so in black. With only 399 of the models built in 2003, the Ferrari Enzo is named in honour of the Italian auto maker’s founder. For the Ferrari enthusiast Italian red is the colour most prized, but this unusual jet-black beauty can put a hex to the collection. The stunning Enzo is up for sale on Ebay for a cool $1,325,000 as one of only three with its configuration in the US. This entails a gorgeous black leather interior to match the opulent exterior. It comes with the original window sticker, two keys, car cover, battery tender and luggage.

Bentley has launched the ‘Series 51’ version of the Continental GTC at the ongoing Frankfurt Motor Show, the series 51 Continental models gets its name from the year the first official styling department was established in Crewe.

Boasting a sleek exterior and powerful engine, the new series 51 Continental interior is enhanced with a range of premium materials for the dashboard and center console as well as color-matched floor mats and trunk carpet. Customers will also have the option to opt for a two tone paint job to complement the car’s interiors.

The new series 51 also has a very eye catching exterior, it has a 20’ 14 –spoke polished diamond wheel with a dark center cap and is further distinguished by a signature ‘51′ badge on the front wings.
The new series 51 is available to order now.

For the first time in 40 years the opportunity to own a Shelby CSX2568 roadster has arisen. A vehicle designed in the early 1960s and associated with the affluent macho, it has the unenviable reputation of being the most copied car in the history of motoring. Barrett-Jackson Auction Company brings the opportunity to have the privilege of owning a genuine Cobra, with only 687 built from 1962-1965. This iconic car will feature among others at ‘The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions ™’ at its 2nd annual Las Vegas event October 7-10, at that Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Certainly one of the stars of the show, the Cobra is valued at $525,000 although will almost definitely go for more than this price. The model is a beautifully restored, low mileage 1965 289 Shelby Cobra sporting original style Dunlop racing tires on chrome Borranis wire wheels. According to the consignor numbers on the chassis, engine, transmission and differential are correct and original and it was never raced, never had any rust and was never bent. This is a rare opportunity indeed to own a car of timeless status and luxury.