Porsche Laptops, Aston Martin watches and Bentley sofas – how car makers rake in millions for branded extras
Car brands will put their name to almost anything and bump up the price because they can. These are some of the most unusual branded extras currently on sale with major manufacturers
CAR manufacturers make millions each year off their motors alone - but that's not the only thing that gets the money rolling in.
As globally recognised brands, car makers sell their image all around the world on virtually every type of merchandise you can think of.
From embroided Bentley sofas to custom Porsche laptops, car companies will throw their logo on almost anything.
And thanks to their worldwide popularity, they normally sell for a massively exaggerated price.
Read on to see some of the most bizarre branded extras from the world of motoring.
Porsche laptop - £1,500
German manufacturer Porsche is one of the most well-known in the world, and they have now thrown their brand on TO their very own laptop.
was inspired by the working of a manual gearbox, and comes in two separate aluminium panels joined by a hinge.
The 13.3-inch screen is completely detachable from the keyboard, operating with a Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of solid state storage.
And for £1,500, its around the same price as a mid-range MacBook.
Aston Martin watch - £1,350
At this year's Geneva Motor Show, British marquee Aston Martin announced a new partnership with watch maker TAG Heuer.
The partnership will produce two Aston-branded watches, with a nod to the company's racing team.
Due to be released later this year, the TAG Heuer Aston Martin Chronograph Formula 1 watch will retail for around £1,350.
Lamborghini boombox - £21,900
One of the more extravagant branded extras, Italian supercar maker Lamborghini now make their very own portable boombox.
The carbon fibre docking station uses car parts to combine with two 6.5-inch speakers and a subwoofer.
Complete with Bluetooth and AUX input, it's marketed as "sound with no compromises" - that is, unless you are willing to compromise your savings to buy one.
Lamborghini's Esavox speaker certainly doesn't come cheap, worth more than the average new small car.
Ferrari paperweight - £150
For anyone avid Ferrari collector, you haven't got it all until you've spent £150 on a branded paperweight.
The Italian car maker sell the unusual item on their official merchandise store.
Along with a mousepad, they sell other "school items", including a kids lunch bag for £43.
Bentley sofa - £9,000
The Bentley sofa is certainly not for everyone, with a hefty £9,000 price tag.
But for those that just can't get enough of the luxury brand, the three-seater comes as part of a complete Bentley Home furniture set.
Worth a whopping £122,000 in total, other branded items include a chaise longue, table and chairs, bed, cabinet and even a lamp.
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Jaguar teddy bear - £35
Slightly more on the reasonably-priced side, Jaguar fans can own their very own stuffed jaguar cub.
Complete with its own Jaguar-embroidered jacket, it's the perfect garage mascot.
The British company offers a wide range of branded merchandise, including travel luggage and even their own custom paperclips.