Solar-charged Ray-Bans charge your iPhone when the sun goes down

Sunglasses are the one accessory people normally only put on when the sun is out, so it makes sense to create a pair that has the ability to actually store the very rays they protect you from. (Why we haven't thought of the concept till now — well, blame it on the sun.)

In a concept dreamed up by students from the Miami Ad School in San Francisco, solar panelswere installed on the arms of the iconic Ray-Ban Wayfarer, then brought to life by designer Sayalee Kaluskar. As the wearer soaks up the sun, so do the panels on the "Shama-Shades."

The stored energy can then be used to power an iPhone, simply by detaching the arms from the front frame of the sunglasses, the end of which contains a Lightning charger that can be readily plugged into your iPhone. This makes a lot of sense, since your phone will most likely be drained by the time it's dark enough to not need sunglasses, creating a window of charging opportunity and saving your device from low battery.

The shades are currently just a concept, but it's certainly a highly practical one, as well as an eco, tech and overall forward-thinking fashion statement. Sure, the arm of the sunglass power jack might look a tad bit odd sticking out of your pocket, but at least you'll have enough power from it to actually Instagram your new Shama-Shades.

Pagani Huayra and Spyker C8 Aileron Coming to India

Spyker will launch the C8 Aileron, followed by the B8 Venator in India.

Following Bugatti and Koenigsegg’s entry into India through distributors, Financial Express reports that Spyker is ready to announce the name of the retailer that will represent the brand in India. 

Spyker will begin operations before the year-end in Delhi with the C8 Aileron powered by a 400 hp Audi-sourced 4.2 litre V8 engine. 

This would be followed by the B6 Venator next year. The Venator made its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show this year.

The reason for Spyker’s delayed entry is due to the company’s choosy ways in identifying a local partner. The brand says it has high expectations from India.

Lotus still evaluating plans to enter Indian markets

Meanwhile Lotus says that they are presently evaluating the market potential in India. The company did not discuss the model plans. Currently Lotus has the Elise, Evora and Exora models. Lotus had announced this year that they would develop more everyday or mainstream cars like a crossover in the future, and by the time the regular models are ready, Lotus would have established some sort of a local presence.

The Pagani Huayra would mark the brand's grand entrance in India.

Pagani thinks that its latest creation, the Huayra, is the right model to announce an Indian foray. Though the official who spoke to the newspaper did not confirm the launch, he said he will have details shortly.

Many of these companies come with ambitions to sell 5-10 cars a year as prices range anywhere from Rs 5- Rs 20 crore for one vehicle. The company would have had a good year if sales were in two digits!