Yesterday, Lamborghini made an annoucement that broke most motoring purists' hearts. Just like Ferrari, Lamborghini has announced that it will leave manual transmissions to the history books. Car and Driver reports that the decision was part of the company's commitment to increasing the fuel economy of its models. In addition, Lambo plans on building ever-lighter exotics.

Don't plan on seeing any turbocharged Gallardos in the next few years, however. Most automakers are using forced induction to curb fuel consumption, but Lambo has no plans to add turbochargers to their engines.

Source: Examiner.com

So, you think you know a super car when you see one? You ain't seen nothing yet. Check out this list of the most expensive cars in the world. They're luxurious, lustworth and FAST. Although we will never be able to afford to drive one, not even to rent for one hour, we still like to drool over them.

Just to be clear, these cars are recently produced cars that are available today in quantities of 20 or more. So, the 1961 Ferrari 250GT that sold for $11 million this year will not be on the list, got it? Here we go...

10. Maybach 62 Sedan: $390,000

9. Porsche Carrera GT: $420,000

8. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren: $450,000

We all know that the more expensive the car, the more expensive it tends to be to insure it. It's like a double-edged sword-- you have a high car payment every month and what seems to be an even higher insurance payment due. Insure.com has compiled a list of the top 20 more expensive cars to insure. It might be something to keep in mind next time you're perusing the car lot.

The information below is based on rates for a 40-year old male with a clean driving record.

20. Jaguar XKR; average annual cost: $2533.48

19. Jaguar XKR Portfolio; average annual cost: $2537.79

It's really interesting to see how a car varies from year to year. The cars that have been around for decades, like the Toyota Corolla or Honda Accord have seen major changes (improvements) in their body styles throughout the years. And, of course, cars manufacturers that have been around for centuries have seen even more drastic changes in their models. The Bugatti website has a neat timeline of a bunch of different models they've produced throughout the years. It's crazy to see how much  cars have evolved from the 1900-01 Type 2 model pictured above to the 1991-94 EB 110 model below. Check out the complete timeline on their site.