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Eric Clapton’s one-of-a-kind Ferrari SP12 EC has been officially unveiled, and it’s powered by a 4.5L V8 that produces 570bhp, boosting the vehicle from 0-60mph in just 3.4-seconds. This custom model is based on the Ferrari 458 Italia and has a top speed of 202mph. Continue reading for more pictures, a video, and additional information.

The Garmin nuvi 1490LMT “comes with free Lifetime Maps and Traffic and offers multiple-point routing and Lane Assist with junction view to help you manage busy highway interchanges; it announces streets by name, has hands-free calling compatibility and pedestrian navigation options.” It’s currently being liquidated for just $154.99 shipped, originally priced at $349.99. Product page.Continue reading for a video unboxing and review.

With free Lifetime Map and Traffic updates, you always have the most up-to-date maps, points of interest and navigation information available at your fingertips. Traffic information is updated constantly, and map updates are available for download up to 4 times a year. Both features are ready to go, right out of the box, with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates.

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Gemballa has unveiled the world’s first Porsche covered from head to toe in diamonds, crushed diamonds that is. According to CEO Andreas Schwarz, “the paint is made from diamonds ground down to a dust that still sparkles, so it can be applied to cars like a paint; ghe German company claims that the sheer number of tiny diamonds in the coating leads to an ‘incomparable’ shin.” Continue reading to see two more of Gemballa’s creations and more information on the diamond paint job.

Every BMW Zagato Coupe produced will be handbuilt, “incorporating Zagato trademarks like a subtle double-bubble roof and a long-front/truncated rear profile.” What really sets this model apart from the others is the paint: “The primer coat – made up of a black application, followed by a layer of shimmering metallic silver – is applied first. Then come six ultra-thin coats of the exclusively developed red shade to deliver this unique effect. Finally, two layers of clear coat seal in the colour.” Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.

There are auto enthusiasts with so much money in the middle east that Nissan decided to turn its one-off Juke R concept into a production model, and at over $1-million USD a pop. We’ve rounded up a host of supercars that have been spotted over there for your viewing enjoyment. Click here to view the first image in this gallery. Continue reading for a video of the world’s most expensive garage.