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Last week in Hamburg, the well-known New York street artist Craig 'KR' Costello gave a Mini a paint job in his so-called 'Krink' style. This involves applying the paint in such a way that it runs down the surface, looking as if it has been laid on too thickly. In the case of the Mini seen below, the silver streaks appears to trickle down the bodywork plus the rear and side windows. KR Costello made a name for himself in the 90s with his distinctive signature style. Ultimately, this led to the Krink brand name and line of products. You can find examples of his work in all the major metropolises of the world, in vestibules, on walls or in underground railway stations.

Diamonds might be a girl's best friend but a £140,000 supercar might just come close as one footballing WAG has just found out.

Melanie Slade, the long-term girlfriend of Theo Walcott, has just been presented with a brand spanking new Ferrari California by the Arsenal striker to celebrate her 21st birthday.

According to The Sun, the physiotherapist student is 'over the moon' and has already got personalised plates for the car.

It's a bit of a step up from the Volkswagen Beetle he bought her three years ago and the insurance premiums for the Ferrari are probably more than the Beetle was worth, but with a 193mph top speed we imagine Mel will find the upgrade more than makes up for the cost.

Earlier this year, Brawn GP were the surprise team of the new Formula One season. They now need only half a point to take the constructors' championship title and Jenson Button has to score just another six points from two races to clinch the drivers' world championship for the first time. Titles and cups are not yet in the bag, but Brawn GP have now brought out their very own series of watches. At the Silverstone Grand Prix, Ross Brawn's team announced that they would be working with luxury watch maker, Graham-London, who claims to have developed the very first chronograph movement. Graham-London has now launched the first timepieces to be made exclusively for Team Brawn GP. Of course, all Chronofighter and Silverstone watches are individually numbered. The team's official logo and racing colours too figure in the design.

The Goodwood Revival is a nostalgic trip back to the 1950s and 1960s. Between 18th and 20th September, 134,000 people turned up at the West Sussex estate of the Earl of March to enjoy this annual festival. The event is to racing drivers what Wimbledon is to tennis players and Ascot to jockeys. Although competitive races are no longer staged at Goodwood, no other motorsport venue can compare for razzamatazz or eccentricity.

The Revival ranks alongside the Le Mans Classic and the Mille Miglia in the racing panoply. It's not just the more than 400 racing cars from the 1948 to 1966 era that make this is a star occasion but the visitors themselves. Many of them turn up in period costume consisting of Tweed jackets, knickerbockers, cocktail dresses, petticoats and – in particular – hats from the Fifties and Sixties.

The impressive Alfa Romeo MiTo will certainly turn your head. It's the same with an attractive woman. In both cases, we often say, "What a beautiful body...!" When a powerful engine wrapped in a fascinating form drives past, it's a feast for the eyes and a delight to the senses. Jeans are often the perfect wrapping for a woman's long legs. With that in mind, the two fashion designers, Bjork and McElligott, who are based in London and have already created a number of outfits for a variety of personalities, have now brought out a limited edition MiTo collection. The result is perfection...

So that you will want for nothing on your travels in your new Panamera, Porsche have brought out a unique collection of accessories that are bound to set owners' pulses racing. The first of these Porsche-designed luxury articles are depicted in the gallery below. Top-quality clothing, matching suitcases and exclusive wristwatches - all of which are now available in unmistakable Porsche Panamera styling.

At one time or another, we will all have wished we could put our home on wheels. Now, designer Stephanie Bellanger has come up with a highly colourful solution. Her 'Mobile Mini House' has a floor plan complete with bathroom, living room, bedroom, kitchen and even office. The separate domestic areas are divided by walls that fan out on rails to a radius of 252 degrees. For rainy days, there is a transparent cover to keep you dry. Take a look at the gallery and hope that the sun continues to shine on Stephanie.

One hundred years and still counting. Audi have chosen to celebrate their centenary with a special chronometer. The new Audi centennial watch is the perfect gift for the wrist of your beloved. A masterpiece of watchmaking skills, this timepiece with speedometer function possesses a precisely calibrated movement and a unique construction. Taking the credit for this exclusive watch is Audi Design, with Munich-based Chronoswiss in the role of development and manufacturing partner. Inspired by the instrumentation in the legendary Auto Union racing cars, Audi Design have come up with a particularly clear font for the watch face.

Just 100 of these Audi anniversary watches are being produced as a limited edition in platinum and white gold, i.e. one for each year of the company's existence. The 35 platinum and 65 gold watches come in a wooden presentation case finished in black piano lacquer. This unique package is rounded off with a watchmaker's magnifying glass and screwdriver. The platinum watches are priced at 24,900 euros and the gold ones at 14,900 euros.

One week after being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire at the tender age of 23, Lewis Hamilton has been honoured once again. The world-famous waxworks museum Madame Tussauds in London has unveiled a likeness of the youngest Formula One world champion of all time.

"With his determination and stubborn persistence, he has undoubtedly earned a place in the country's affection, and with his fantastic achievement, he definitely merits a place alongside all the other greats," said a museum spokesperson. Lewis Hamilton's figure cost an amazing 160,000 euros to complete. The Formula One star in wax is wearing racing overalls and is carrying his helmet under his arm. They are already working on commemorative medallions ...