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Ferrari-Branded Motorola V9 Coming

Motorola isn't one to shy away from shilling for Ferrari and this latest cellphone-sports car mash-up is further proof. Motorola has taken its previously boring RAZR 2 V9 cellphone and slapped Ferrari branding on it therefore increasing the sexiness level 10-fold. Normally in our Auto Branding Adventures, we're not one to easily give in to these types of products, but the Ferrari'd version of the V9 is mighty pretty. The checkered metallic patterns and red-everything is a tad drool-worthy for the gadget-fiends out there.
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4:20 PM on Fri May 9 2008
By Travis Hudson
805 views, 14 comments

Latest by Placebo: @bzr the paranoid android: I was going to riff on if the phone would drive you off the track if it didn't like who you were calling, but then I read your slam on poseurs. Nicely played sir. more »

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Asus Upgrades Lamborghini VX3 Laptop

Asus, the masterminds behind the Lamborghini laptop branding, has bumped up the specs on its racy VX3 model. The laptop is a 12.1-inch beauty that weighs in at 3.6 pounds. The $3,300 price tag includes a sapphire-crystal webcam lens, leather palm rest, titanium alloy hinge, 320 GB hard drive, Intel T9300 Core 2 Duo processor, 4 GB of ram, HSDPA wireless and a high-end graphics chip. Let's not forget about the most important feature: a realistic Lamborghini logo right on the top of the laptop which allows owners to show off their money to all the other laptop-using chumps at the freshly destroyed coffee shop. [Giz]

5:20 PM on Wed May 7 2008
By Travis Hudson
501 views, 10 comments

Latest by Hyman Decent: Thanks, amblito. (You, too, TurboBrick.) I know someone who just bought an Eee PC and I'll let her know about that site. more »

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Maserati Lamp Is Almost Like Owning The Real Thing

Don't have the $100,000-plus to pony up for a new Maserati? Don't worry, friends, there are other options out there. Take this Maserati Lamp, for example. Designed and produced by Lumina, this ode to Italian design is available in a standing or tabletop version. It takes a cue from the automaker by including the Maserati logo and the negative-space design is meant to look like the familiar Maserati grille. There's no word on pricing, but consider that it may be expensive, but not more than the actual car itself. That being said, if you don't own a Maserati and you're buying this lamp you're slightly sadder than the person who buys one of these and does. [Maserati Lamp via Gearfuse]

4:40 PM on Fri May 2 2008
By Travis Hudson
968 views, 13 comments

Latest by Bee1: @smalleyxb122: The tall lamp will cost $1.65 and the smaller lamp will cost $1.10, without the glass base. That does not include tooling cost and shipping to the U.S. more »

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Gaming With Porsche Branded Peripherals Almost Like Driving Real Thing

If cruising around in your Porsche 911 in the latest installment of the Gran Turismo series lacks a certain realism, you may be ready for the officially branded Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo Racing Wheel gaming peripherals. Consisting of a wheel, shifter and pedals, the driving set is available as wireless controllers for the PlayStation 3. It includes support for force feedback and more. For all this performance, expect to pay a $350 entry fee for the privilege of using official Porsche branded racing peripherals. Unfortunately the setup won't help improve the realism of the whole "parent's basement" gaming environment. [Fanatec via SlipperyBrick]

5:00 PM on Mon Apr 28 2008
By Travis Hudson
1,101 views, 17 comments

Latest by Beppe: For those with a taste for the vintage, pedals should be hinged from the steering column rather than the floor. more »

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Special Edition Nokia-Branded Renault Is Full Of Gadgetry

In a rare case of reverse auto branding adventures, it seems Nokia is getting its branding on with a limited edition Renault Sandero in Brazil. The Renault will be loaded to the gills with a Nokia navigation system as well as a Nokia N95 multimedia cellphone. Nokia already provides the navigation and hands-free systems for equipped Renault cars. This special edition Nokia Renault is limited to 1,000 units and will sell for $27,810. [Reuters via CG]

4:00 PM on Thu Apr 24 2008
By Travis Hudson
275 views, 8 comments

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Range Rover Eyewear Is Flat, Boxy

Today's episode of Auto Branding Adventures sees a new challenger join the fray: Land Rover. Land Rover has gone and slapped its name on 40 different models of sunglasses and eye wear. Like traditional Land Rover design, the sunglasses are pretty flat and boxy. More »

5:15 PM on Thu Apr 10 2008
By Travis Hudson
781 views, 6 comments

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Unlicensed Ferrari Cellphone: Cheap, Lame

We've seen that when Ferrari decides to brand something, it does so with class and elegance. This Ferrari branded car cell phone (not to be confused with car phone) is cheap, plastic and not even officially licensed. More »

2:30 PM on Wed Apr 9 2008
By Travis Hudson
1,097 views, 18 comments

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Hummer-Branded Mobile Phone Is Very Capable, Surprisingly

The Hummer HT2 is the company's second mobile phone branding adventure. The first Hummer branded mobile, the HT1 is still doing fairly well so it was only inevitable that Hummer would release the HT2. Despite what people may or may not say about Hummer owners, insecurities, compensation and whatnot, the H2T mobile phone isn't too bad. It has one nice feature that many, many other phones lack, and that is dual-SIM slots—meaning it has two SIM slots so multiple phone lines can be used in one mobile phone. More »

3:15 PM on Mon Apr 7 2008
By Travis Hudson
493 views, 6 comments

Latest by Daga: Actual size more »

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Like Nissan GT-R? Buy GT-R Accessories!

Rawr, do as Godzilla says or face the wrath of Godzilla! Now Godzilla says to buy many Godzilla accessories including a briefcase, wallet, gloves, emblem, keychains, cell phone straps, shirts, hats and more!
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2:00 PM on Fri Apr 4 2008
By Travis Hudson
1,543 views, 25 comments

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Porsche Design's Summer Collection Looks Wintery

Porsche, a regular around our Auto Branding Adventures, is back with its summer collection of wares. We must say, they're pretty much the most snow-white looking things we've seen so far this season. Porsche must not enjoy the hot dogs of summer, because these products are just begging to be stained with mustard. More »

1:30 PM on Thu Apr 3 2008
By Travis Hudson
744 views, 10 comments

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Saab Officially Launches Eco-Clothing Line

Remember that super wacky Saab "Reflective Eco-Clothing" fashion show from the New York Auto Show? Apparently the reception was good because Saab is actually launching a line of organic and fair trade clothing. And we mean really launching, as in "not just a PR stunt at a swanky party" launching. Luckily, the clothing seems fairly normal and not reflective and funky like the duds from the New York Auto Show event. More »

3:45 PM on Tue Apr 1 2008
By Travis Hudson
557 views, 5 comments

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Lamborghini-Branded Bluetooth Headset: Coincidence Anyone?

We love Lamborghinis as much as the next guy around these parts, but there's always something peculiar if not alarming about the drivers of these cars—at least those who use Lamborghinis as daily transportation. And yes, these are the kind of people who thrive on Bluetooth headsets. They always have one on, waiting for a phone call to come in so a big...deal...involving...what kind of business is some dude using a Lambo as his everyday sled into, anyway? We're not thinking hedge funds. More like Caspian oil futures. So, it's only appropriate that Lamborghini has decided to brand a Bluetooth headset, named Bello. More »

5:05 PM on Wed Mar 26 2008
By Travis Hudson
433 views, 20 comments

Latest by GrimaceXL: @SeanKHotay: Where did you get the impression that Lamborghini's are unreliable. That's just propaganda. Stop flamebating. I find it kinda ugly though. Just my personal opinion. more »

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Pagani Stereo System Has Zonda Exhaust Bass

The dragons have definitely perked their ears for this, a Pagani stereo system that features two very conveniently located Zonda-style exhausts. Not surprising, but the entire system is made from aluminum and carbon fiber. I don't have to be the one to tell you that this is mighty sexy, although all of the knobs, platters and buttons in the middle seem to be mighty confusing. More »

2:30 PM on Wed Mar 12 2008
By Travis Hudson
1,053 views, 20 comments

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Auto Branding Update: Asus Lamborghini ZX1 Smartphone

The Lamborghini-branded Asus ZX1 smartphone finally made its debut at the truly badass European trade show going on. No, not the Geneva Motor Show, but CeBIT, the consumer electronics show. This smartphone looks much sexier than I originally imagine and is loaded to the gills with features as well. More »

11:45 AM on Fri Mar 7 2008
By Travis Hudson
915 views, 24 comments

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MINI Branded Luggage Is Pretty Small, Obviously

It's nice to see a British carmaker get involved in Auto Branding Adventures with these MINI-badged bags. Three different types of MINI luggage available include a green laptop bag, a green duffel bag and a red rolling bag. It's not surprising that the three bags don't seem to be overly large. It's a MINI branding, not Hummer. More »

4:15 PM on Fri Feb 29 2008
By Travis Hudson
570 views, 11 comments

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Ferrari To Brand The Italian Olympic Team?

This may be a new low in our Auto Branding Adventures, but it seems the Italian stallions at Ferrari are looking to brand the entire Italian Olympics team for the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing. Edmunds is reporting that Ferrari will be supplying the Italian Olympic team with aerodynamic equipment to be used in cycling, tennis, canoeing and sailing events at the summer games. Ferrari will also put its mark on bobsled, luge, skeleton, speed skating and other events for the winter games, but the fun doesn't end there. More »

12:20 PM on Thu Feb 28 2008
By Travis Hudson
613 views, 30 comments

Latest by wild zero: @abgwin: abgwin, please protect me. The creepy mascots are making me too scared to type anything about Ferrari. more »

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Lamborghini Branded Asus ZX1 Smartphone Rearing Its Head?

Today's episode of Auto Branding Adventures is a particularly special one because it includes rumors and speculation rather than plain old products. Set for an announcement at CeBIT, a Germany-based technology tradeshow in March, is the Lamborghini branded Asus ZX1 smartphone. More »

4:00 PM on Tue Feb 26 2008
By Travis Hudson
728 views, 13 comments

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Porsche Audio System Doesn't Explode, Fortunately

While Porsche isn't busy exploding factories, it continues to adventure into the world of branding with a sexy audio system. Porsche took the minimalist approach with setup. It has no unnecessary buttons or displays. The front is a sheet of black acrylic glass, with the rest of the body crafted from brushed aluminum. Now why can't I get a car made entirely of stuff like that? More »

2:45 PM on Mon Feb 25 2008
By Travis Hudson
818 views, 11 comments