Japanese tuning (using the term lightly) firm Tommi Kaira recently unveiled some stats on their upcoming take on the 2010 Toyota Prius. The car, now in its third generation, has probably been the most talked-about hybrid model in the current craze for low-emission vehicles. Even if I am not as, let’s say, opinionated as... »
Archive for September, 2009
Aptera 2e Electric Car in the Flesh
California-based electric automaker Aptera has unveiled images of the production 2e, the long-awaited electric car that many think could be a game-changer. The aerodynamic lithium battery-powered vehicle is spec’d to do 0 – 60mph in under 10 seconds, top out at 90 mph and get the equivalent of more than 200 mpg based on... »
Staying in the limelight: Rolex Milgauss – Pro-Hunter
Few brands enjoy such strong recognition like Rolex, which is not news to anyone. One of the the flip sides of that coin is how dividing Rolex is, as both a company and a straight-up phenomenon, in the watch world. For every Rolex lover, you will probably find someone who thinks that buying a... »
The $1.75 Million Diamond A. Lange & Sohne Tourbograph Pour le Merite Watch
When luxury comes ‘a knockin’, A. Lange & Sohne opens their doors wide open. A recent collaboration between the famous German luxury watch brand and Paris based jewelery store Dubail has resulted in the creation of the marvelous piece unique version of the already marvelous Tourbograph Pour le Merite watch. Each watch from A.... »
James Bond’s new boat? J Craft at Monaco Yacht Show
J Craft Boats has officially launched the new J Craft Torpedo at the Monaco Yacht show. With a cognoscenti present ranging from Sir Roger Moore to James, the 42 foot runabout made the former James Bond give the following comment: “I can certainly see James Bond arriving in a boat like this at an... »
Holland & Holland Range Rover by Overfinch
UK-based Holland & Holland founded in 1835, makers of the finest sporting guns and rifles in the world as supplied to HRH the Prince of Wales and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, has joined forces with famed Range Rover tuner Overfinch on the Holland & Holland by Overfinch, designed to be nothing less than... »
‘Vette redefined: Geiger GTS
Geiger Cars has created a 700bhp supercar based on the Corvette ZR1 – the Geiger GTS. It may use the same 6.2-liter V8 engine as the ZR1, but the tuning specialists at Geiger Cars have modified it to produce 677lb ft of torque and 700bhp. Peak power comes at 6,600rpm and peak torque at... »
Eurocopter Unveils the EC155 B1 Dauphin
At the Monaco Yacht Show, Edmiston, Eurocopter and Andrew Winch Designs (AWD) just unveiled the new Eurocopter EC155 B1 Dauphin designed specially for use on luxury yachts as an alternative to traditional tenders. Powered by a medium twin-engine and fitted with an incredibly advanced auto-pilot, the exterior is meant to evoke the contours of... »
Only Watch 2009 brings in €2,285,500 to the research of muscular dystrophy
We here at JamesList have been very excited about the biannual Only Watch event, organized by Patrizzi & Co. So excited in fact that it’s probably the one luxury watch event we’ve spent the most space covering during the year. So what’s the attraction with the event? Well, the most obvious answer would be... »
Techart Magnum based on 2010 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Techart recently revealed today its latest version of the Magnum tuning programme for the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. For those who don’t know, the Cayenne Turbo S delivers an impressive 550 hp but it appears that the German tuner considered that this is not enough and with the help of the performance package T2.2... »