Be a sport and spoil all your friends and family this Xmas

CHRISTMAS GIFTS/ From in-car coffee machines to tees and a drifting course, here are some ideas for the petrol-head in your life, writes Phuti Mpyane

Some of the choice motoring gift accessories we have selected include:

ASTON MARTIN POLO SHIRT

For the woman in your life who likes her cars sporty and garments bright, a luminous green Aston Martin AMR T-shirt should do the trick. The colour is synonymous with the British brand’s racing wing and is adorned with official Aston AMR partner logos. R1,056 at www.shop.astonmartin.com

PORSCHE KNITTED BABY STEERING WHEEL

This knitted Porsche steering wheel with embroidered buttons and Porsche crest is the perfect way to steer your cub into tasteful automotive choices. It’s 90% cotton and machine washable at 30°C. Visit www.porsche.com for pricing.

LADIES’ RAY-BANS BY SCUDERIA FERRARI

Sunglasses are a must-have in SA’s summer and these new additions to Ray-Ban’s catalogue are distinguished by a lightweight metal frame, bold double bridge and coloured temple tips that can be had in a variety of colours, including this awesome yellow and crystal pair adorned with Ray-Ban and Scudetto Ferrari logos. R1,731 at www.store.ferrari.com

MERCEDES-BENZ NAIL POLISH SET

This is not merely branded nail polish from Mercedes-Benz. Inside the three-set bottle is polish that matches original

Mercedes-Benz paintwork options, including Jupiter Red and Brilliant Blue, while the Orange Brown is a classic hue famously available in the G63. www.mercedes-benz-classicstore.com

LEGO NISSAN GT-R NISMO

Why not inspire the little tykes by turning them into pint-sized “takumis” — the specialised craftsmen that build GT-Rs — and teach them about engineering and how to create things in real life by building their own 298-piece Lego Nissan GT-R Nismo. R450 at www.takealot.com

HANDPRESSO!

We all know of a few coffee addicts who simply can’t function until a shot of caffeine courses through their blood stream. This nifty hand-held, incar

SENNA TAG HEUER

Tag Heuer has once again paid homage to legendary driver Ayrton Senna with an updated take of the existing range that honours racing legends. It features a polished steel case with black ceramic bezel engraved with “S” and the name of the driver. Red has been applied in touches to the indexes and the central hand while Senna’s legendary yellow helmet, with black and green stripes, has been engraved on the back of the case. It’s the perfect gift for a Senna or Formula 1 fanatic. About R65,000 at www.tagheuer.com

THE SOUND OF SUPER CARS

This book “sounds” very interesting. Primarily aimed at young car nuts, there is no reason a grown adult wouldn’t enjoy or

Bugatti Chiron. About R179 at www.amazon.uk

XBOX ONE X

Home gaming has been enhanced with the packaging of game consoles with a variety of game titles to match tastes. So your squad is not the soccer or strategy-game type? How about this petrol-head combo of the most powerful game console right now, the Microsoft XboX One X with not only one but two of the second-best driving games, Forza 4 Horizon and Forza 7 Motorsport. It should help while away the many upcoming days. About R10,000 at www.takealot.com

THULE LUGAGGE BOX

This is the perfect gift for friends whose active lifestyles are mostly thwarted by owning small cars that offer little in the way of cargo space. Lifestyle accessory specialist Thule has a neat luggage box aimed at the small crossover segment. The Touring M range is rated at 400l, which doubles up luggage space for small SUVs, and features a fast-click, quick-mount system to any car fitted with roof rails. It also has DualSide opening for convenient loading and unloading. R9,200 at www.thulestore.co.za

XS DRIFT COURSE

What petrol-head doesn’t dream of becoming a pro drifter? This fantasy can become reality with a course offered by the XS Drift school. Different packages are tailored for different skill sets, from novice to the truly committed, and the courses are usually held at motorsport facilities for safe and comfortable edutainment. Either way, this is an astonishing gift whose learnt driving skills will linger in the mind and limbs for a long time for the lucky recipients. From about R4,000 a person at www.xsdrift.co.za

This Porsche wheel is the perfect accessory with which to bring up a little Porsche fan. Accessorising is taken to the next level for a Mercedez-Benz owner who enjoys a dash of glamour.

If your female friend already has an Aston, she will appreciate this. If she doesn’t, she might be inspired to get one.

This book teaches about super cars while blasting readers with their VRRR-PHHAA!

A fast-action combo of XboX and Forza games.

They know it and love it, and now you can get your young car enthusiast to build a Nissan GT-R in the comfort of your lounge.

A mobile espresso machine is a good shot for coffee-loving friends.

Two great brands can meet on a face with this pair of Ferrari-styled Ray-Bans.