Gas is getting more expensive, both politically and economically, yet we cringe to see the likes of Cameron Diaz and George Clooney in such un-glamorous vehicles as the Toyota Prius hybrid or Tango electric car.What's a politically and environmentally-conscious luxury car lover to do?

Hybrid Technologies has the answer. Check this out:

Ferrari F430: 660 hp, 0-60 in 3.3 seconds, mileage of 8 city/12 highway.

Hummer H1: 300 hp, maximum towing capacity of 9,303 lbs., mileage data not available because its curb weight exempts it from EPA testing, but estimates put the H1 at about 10 mpg... on diesel.

Hybrid Technologies' 2007 L1X-75: 600 hp, 0-60 in 3.1 seconds, runs on lithium batteries charged by a simple household 110-volt outlet.

In addition to sweet Italian-inspired roadster styling, lithium battery action means no gas guzzling. Plus, the only emissions coming from this vehicle are in the form of smoke rising from squealing tires.

With Hybrid Tech wooing potential distributors at the New York International Auto Show press preview this past week, you may be able to pick one of these babies up at a dealership near you in the not-too-distant future.

We already learned that you can smell like the Daytona 500 and there are also fragrances from Hummer and Ferrari among others so a Lotus fragrance is no big surprise. The scent for the fans of the car has notes of Calabrian lemon and elemi with a heart of violet, lilac, geranium and lavender, and base notes of papyrus and moss and is meant to evoke the feeling of driving the car along the Mediterranean coastline. WWD reports that the scent was launched at the U.K.-based Perfume Shop in March. Playboy model Joanna Krupa is the spokeswoman for the fragrance which coasts around $50 and should launch officially in the U.S. sometime this fall.

Now that they keep making more and more Bugatti Veyrons, those needing something a bit more exclusive might want to check out Maserati's latest offering. Inside Line reports that the MC12 Corsa will be a build-to-order, track-only model based on the MC12 GTI racecar. The car will sell for a million Euros ($1,275,000) and you can't even take it to the street. The car has 18-inch wheels and tires, Brembo racing brakes and a 6.0-liter V12 engine that delivers 755 horsepower.

Have the urge to take a spin in an IndyCar this summer? Sinden Racing arranges the ultimate driving experience for those with the need for speed. In order to drive the car you must first go through an orientation program and then get outfitted into a race suit, gloves, and helmet. You will be strapped into a real IndyCar and follow a certified instructor around the course. For those who would like to be driven rather than drive, you can ride in a special two-seater IndyCar. The driving events take place at the Indianapolis Raceway Park and the riding events are scheduled for a variety racetracks around the U.S. this summer at a starting price of $550.

The latest Maserati special edition is the GranSport MC Victory which celebrates Maserati's winning of the FIA GT Manufacturers Cup in 2005. The Maserati GranSport has a large front splitter, extended side skirts and a small rear spoiler, all of which are designed to make the blue beauty more aerodynamic. Other details include blue carbon fiber details, leather and alcantara (a type of fancy upholstery) interior and an Italian flag recessed into the front wings. The car will be shown off at the Geneva Auto Show and will go on sale in May as a limited edition of 180 cars.

Bid4Assets an online auction company has announced the auction of a1990 Mercedes-Benz C-11-05 racecar driven by Formula 1 champion driver, Michael Schumacher, in the Le Mans Classic Championship competition. The auction will start on February 20 and has an opening bid of $830,000 and requires a $25,000 deposit. The auction ends February 23 at 3pm. The car is currently located in a storage facility in Boca Raton, Florida. It is being sold as part of a liquidation of assets owned by CLR Associates which is part of the SEC receivership involving the Lancer Group Family of hedge funds.