What I love most about communist countries is that they have absolutely no regard for the truth. They peddle the same message year out and year in, that they are the best, everyone else is lying and trying to get at them. Take North Korea for example. There’s actually nothing humorous about the situation... »
The Breitling Chronomat, one of the world’s most classic men’s sports watches, has gotten beefed up in the form of the Swiss watchmaker’s new Chronomat B01 model. The first Chronomat to feature a Breitling-made (in-house) movement, it’s designed with a new longer profile for a better fit on the wrist. Chronometer-certified by the COSC... »
Dutch concern Van Geest Design has unveiled their super-sleek new 85-metre superyacht concept, conceptualized for maximum enjoyment of the “open air lifestyle”. The four decks are housed in a deceptively low-profile superstructure, while the yacht’s transom has been cut open at the water level to form a “beach cabin,” minimizing the feeling of being... »
Founder of ECOSSE Moto Works, Donald Atchison is a self proclaimed speed freak. As a former downhill racer, road racer and Marine Corps officer, Atchison knows a thing or two about riding motorcycles. He started out riding dirt bikes at a young age and eventually progressed to Harley Davidsons. However, his main issue... »
Dr. Ulrich Bez doesn’t mess around. The 65-year-old CEO of Aston Martin will personally pilot a race-prepped version of the company’s newest supercar, the V12 Vantage coupe, at the Nurburgring 24-hour endurance challenge kicking off May 23rd. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show last month, the V12 Vantage features Aston’s 6.0L V12 engine producing... »
aQuatech Yachts, a Swiss / Arab mashup of shipyard Decision SA and UAE engineering and materials firm RAK Composites, has just launched its innovative Qua 32′ (9.8-metre) sport boat / yacht tender. Available in four versions – Standard, Luxury, Fishing and Diving – the natty craft features sleek lines and state-of-the-art design, propelled by... »
Utah-based Raser Technologies is dragging the Hummer - kicking and screaming if necessary – into the Obama Era. The company just unveiled its hybrid version of the H3, a range-extended eco vehicle good for a gob-stopping 100 mpg and a range of 40 miles with a 200 kW electric motor and a 100 kW... »
36-year-old French watch designer Lionel Ladoire is making waves with his first collection of limited edition timepieces, starring the rather verbosely-named but damned sporty-looking Ladoire Geneve Helvet Mechanic Roller Guardian Time. Set on micro ball bearings, the watch’s three revolving discs, which somewhat resemble circular saw blades, indicate hours, minutes and seconds. A large... »
The Robinson R44 is the helicopter version of a Toyota Prius. Not cheap but not expensive either. Seats the family but hardly anything else. Not particularly fast but it will get you there. Not stylish but not completely embarrassing either. Are you starting to get the drift here? I don’t care the least for... »
Bell Helicopter has given its 429 light-twin helicopter a few performance upgrades in what we hope is the final run-up to production – and, dare we say it, actually delivering the goddamn things. Bell has parts and material shortages for program schedule delays, but the performance boost may placate the 250-plus customers who have... »