Cool car things we want: Annual 2018 edition

Aesthetics isn't a necessity, you don't need a coffee machine shaped like a V12 engine and a Casio wristwatch tells the time as well as a Tag Heuer, but you'd still want one, because aesthetics makes life a little more worth living.

Here are five cool car things that you don't need, but you'll definitely want.

1 - FEATURED "PRODUCT OF THE MONTH": Tag Heuer Carrera Heuer-01 ($8450 from tagheuer.com)
Celebrating a partnership between Tag Heuer and Aston Martin, the Carrera Heuer-01 chronograph is encased in a polished steel 45mm case and powered by a Swiss movement with a 50-hour reserve.

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2 - Volkswagen Golf R exhaust tips ($350 from goapr.com.au)
These removable exhaust tips for Mark 7 VW Golf Rs or Mk 3 Audi S3s come laser etched with the APR logo and are made from T304 Stainless Steel. They are seen here in Diamond Black finish.

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3 - Ford GT40 poster ($62 from automobilist.com)
The Ford GT40 dominated Le Mans in the 1960s, now let it dominate your wall. This one-of-1000 limited edition print is sized 50cm by 70cm and comes printed on beautiful, thick 180gsm paper.

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4 - V12 coffee machine ($16,000 from superveloce.co)
Inspired by ’90s V12 engines, the Espresso Veloce Aurum is a pod-style machine, weighs 35kg and is made of stainless steel, alloy, titanium and gold plating. As beautiful as it is pricey.

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5 - Castrol Supercar oil ($78 from supercheapauto.com.au)
Castrol’s new fully synthetic Edge ‘Supercar’ oil is aimed at high-end rides. The 10W-60 here is for Koenigseggs and BMW M cars, so refer to your manual to choose the right stuff.

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