Just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? Punch and pie for anyone who manages to repeat that one ten times quickly. A good friend of mine recently alerted me of a great article from the Russian press, in which a newspaper has compiled a list of pictures of bunch of Russian political bigwigs and what... »
Why should the tuners have all the fun? For 2011 Jaguar is offering two new options packages for the top-of-the-line XKR coupe due to be unveiled at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, the Speed Pack and Black Pack. The Speed back boosts the XKR top speed from 250 km/h to 280 km/h with the... »
It is hot to be retro today. It is also smart. Developing a new watch design is expensive, and more importantly risky. What happens if you put months of development into a new type of watch or a look, and then someone like me pans it. Not only that, but other people agree with... »
Masters of exotic auto tuning Mansory’s supercar projects veer between the understated – viz. their all-black carbon fibre Panameras and Aston Martins – and the abysmal – by which we mean that Pepto Bismol pink “Vitesse Rosé” Bentley they brought out a while back. Their newest creation, a tricked-out version of the new Rolls-Royce... »
We occasionally highlight the work of amateur designers who have a novel take on supercars; often their position as outsiders allows them a perspective that’s unique. However, when all is said and done the pro jobs are really where it’s at. Which brings us to Bertone’s bitching new Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept, due to... »
As I’ve stated in the past, one issue that I have with many superyachts is that they have the ugly habit of reminding of eachother. White, sleek, streamlined, top performance, unique, like no other, artisanship, fully customizable, innovative, workmanship. Tired already? There’s only so many superlatives you can promote a boat with. Luckily, there’s no... »
A brand new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG might be enough of a prize for some folk, but others aren’t so easily satisfied. Hence the new Cigarette 46-foot Rider, a $1 million custom racing boat inspired by the supercar designed by Mercedes in collaboration with Cigarette Racing just unveiled at the Miami International Boat Show. With... »
Here is an interesting watch that is part of Girard-Perregaux’s Vintage 1945 collection. I just love the irony that the Vintage 1945 collection is new. This is one of the flagship pieces in my opinion and it comes in their Vintage 1945 XXL case with an enamel dial. We really take watch dials for... »
Remembering when we told you about the news of the Hublot and Depeche Mode collaboration just before New Year’s? Personally, I had totally forgotten about the whole thing when I was browsing the latest news from Luxury-Insider and stumbled upon the now-released pictures of the watch line. Let’s take a look at them, shall... »
You need look no further than the boatworks of Florian and Gunther Graf halfway between Munich and Lake Constance for proof that it’s not only Italians who know how to build incredibly stylish mahogany power launches in the classic mode. Based on plans drawn up by naval architect Winfried H. Wilke with meticulous attention... »