zz Lamborghini Egoista concept looks like a space fighter

At the end of its 50th anniversary Grande Giro tour, Lamborghini unveils a new high-end concept car that looks like something Batman would drive in space and represents hedonism in the extreme.

(Credit: Lamborghini)
We've seen some pretty out-there limited-edition cars from luxury manufacturer Lamborghini, but its newest may have just taken the biscuit and sped off with it.
The Egoista, unveiled at the closing gala of the 50th anniversary Grande Giro tour, was designed by Volkswagen's head of design, Walter De Silva, and it's meant to be the ultimate in self-indulgence.
"This is a car made for one person only, to allow them to have fun and express their personality to the maximum," De Silva said. "It is designed purely for hyper-sophisticated people who want only the most extreme and special things in the world. It represents hedonism taken to the extreme, it is a car without compromises, in a word: egoista (selfish)."

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The single-person cockpit (we hesitate to call it anything else); angled, crystalline chassis; and orange highlights remind us of nothing so much as a space fighter -- especially once you check out the launch video below.
Only one Egoista will ever be made: Lamborghini's anniversary gift to Lamborghini.

(Source: Crave Australia)

zz 2 Killed in Head-On Crash in Laguna Beach

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (KTLA) — Police in Laguna Beach are looking for a driver after a deadly crash involving a doctor and two other people.
The accident was reported around 6:40 a.m. Tuesday on Laguna Canyon Road between El Toro Road and State Route 73.
Police say Dr. Robert Pettis slammed head-on into a Honda Accord.
Pettis walked away from his Tesla with minor injuries. Both people in the Honda were killed.
Armando Garcia-Gonzales, 38, a Santa Ana resident, was the passenger in the Honda Accord.
The coroner was waiting to release the second victim’s name until next of kin could be notified.
“The driver of the Tesla was involved in some sort of an incident with a third vehicle that was not at the scene,” said Laguna Beach police Capt. Jason Kravetz.
“He discusses what transpired with that car… Eventually he says that pushed him into opposing traffic and he got in the head-on collision.”
Pettis is a Laguna Beach ear, nose and throat doctor. It is unclear if he will be charged in connection with the crash.
Police hope to locate that third vehicle and question the driver.


Read more: http://ktla.com/2013/04/03/2-killed-in-head-on-crash-in-laguna-beach/#ixzz2SjwswM3I

zz Car Disasters: Flat Tire While Driving

Do's ...

• Continue to look down your intended path of travel.
• Keep a firm, steady grip on the steering wheel and maintain a straight course. Concentrate on keeping or regaining control.
• Keep calm. Remember: Control over your mind means control over your car.
• Turn on the hazard lights.
• Ease off the accelerator to slow the vehicle. Once the vehicle is under control, brake gently with steady pressure to reduce the vehicle speed to a walking pace, then gradually steer the car off the roadway — preferably into a parking lot or other safe area away from traffic.
• If you can't get off the roadway safely, get to the far right and slowly move down the shoulder until it is wide enough for you to stop. (This will probably cause further tire and wheel damage, but your personal safety comes first.)
• Put the car into Park and set the parking brake once it comes to a stop. If you have a manual transmission, place the gearshift into 1st gear or Reverse and set the parking brake.
• Once stopped, call for roadside assistance if you have it.
• If you are changing the tire yourself, try to angle the car away from the road and the traffic.

Don't's ...

• Don't slam on the brakes. Drivers often react by stepping on the brakes; this could disrupt the car's ability to balance itself during a blowout.
• Don't make sudden steering changes that may upset the car's stability and cause a further loss of control.
• Don't drive any farther on a flat tire than is absolutely necessary; tire and wheel damage will result.
• Don't abruptly take your foot off the gas pedal. This causes uneven weight distribution and can upset the balance of the car.
• Don't panic. Although your first thought likely will be to get out of this situation as fast as possible, you must first regain control of your car.
• Don't use instant tire sealants when repairing the damaged tire. They only prevent the quick dispersal of air rather than adequately plugging the puncture. They are useful if you are going to drive less than five miles at low speeds to get to a repair facility.