Ducati is coming out out with a limited edition of its 1098 R superbike, described by the company as “the most advanced and powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle ever built,” honoring its longtime racing champion Troy Bayliss. The Australian-born Bayliss represented Ducati Corse on the track for the past decade and captured... »
Archive for January, 2009
Wiesmann 20th Anniversary GT MF4-S
Boutique vintage-inspired German sportscar maker Wiesmann will unveil a 20th Anniversary edition of its GT MF4, dubbed the GT MF4-S, at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The two-seater from the Dülmen-based marque, founded in 1985 by brothers Martin and Friedhelm Wiesmann, is powered by a 4.8L V8 BMW engine... »
X-Yachts Launches Xc 42 in Dusseldorf
Having proven itself in the performance sphere, Danish boatbuilder X-Yachts is going on a leisurely cruise with its newest model, the Xc 42, being launched at Boot Dusseldorf this week. Comfort is key on the 42 ft. long distance “bluewater” cruiser, designed with smaller crews in mind and a wider and deeper hull shape... »
The Rolex President
Today I am going to look at something of an icon for Rolex. This is a version of the Rolex Day-Date (because it displays the day and date), also known as the Rolex President. The reason this watch is known as the President, is because a few American Presidents were known to wear the... »
VanDutch release at Düsseldorf
The VanDutch 40 combines performance with sleek design. Below deck a lot of durable Corian® has been used. There is room for 8 people around the hydraulic table that can effortlessly be transformed into a very spacious bed. »
The New Scuderia Ferrari F60
Ferrari’s brand new Formula One racecar, the Scuderia Ferrari F60, pays tribute not only to F1’s 60th anniversary, but the no less impressive fact that Ferrari is the only team to have competed in each and every season. The F60, which has a carbon fibre and honeycomb composite chassis, is distinguished from past season’s... »
Cirrus SR22 Turbo GTS X Edition
Gulfstreams and Falcons are fine for corporate jet travel, but sometimes a man just wants to fly the damn plane himself. U.S.-based Cirrus Aircraft has made that possible without sacrificing anything in the way of creature comforts with the introduction of its new X Edition package, available on the company’s... »
2010 Honda Fury Chopper Unveiled
At the New York Motorcycle Show Honda just unveiled its long awaited 2010 Fury chopper, which at 1808.5mm boasts the longest wheelbase of any production motorcycle. Powered by a 1312cc fuel-injected and liquid-cooled V-twin with a 5-speed transmission, the attractive bike, which will sell for about €15,000, features a radiator... »
Sunseeker Debuts New 30 Metre Superyacht
UK-made Sunseeker yachts, which have featured prominently in the last three James Bond films, just unveiled their latest model, the 30 Metre trideck superyacht, at the London Boat Show. With a dual control flybridge helm, accommodation for up to ten guests and four crew, plus speeds of up to 28 knots and a range... »
Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI
Amidst all the trendy and fairly hideous eco-bio-hybrid crap wheeled out at the Detroit Auto Show, Audi displayed something decidedly different: a red-hot version of its already impressive R8 supercar with a 5.2L V10 engine out of a Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. The R8 5.2 FSI, as it’s dubbed, delivers 525hp... »