Super yacht Sub 3 – the first upgradable submersible in the world

The desire to explore the deep has existed since the dawn of humanity. The popularization of scuba diving brought the oceans within our reach. Unlike scuba-diving, a manned submersible can take us deeper and in comfort – without the risk of decompression. This compact submersible by Uboat Worx (the Netherlands) makes it possible to explore … Read more

EBACE 2015: Two new orders for Boeing Business Jets

Boeing Business Jets announced two new orders at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Geneva. Two undisclosed customers have selected a BBJ and a BBJ 787-8 Dreamliner. “We are pleased to have such a strong start to 2015, and we know that these two customers will love their airplanes and all the capability … Read more

Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2015: The Asterion LPI 910-4

Automobili Lamborghini is participating for the first time at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The Asterion LPI 910-4, Lamborghini’s plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology demonstrator, is the car for Lamborghini’s first appearance at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The prestigious competition for classic cars takes place on 23 of May at the parc of Grand Hotel Villa d’Este, and … Read more

Luxury high above the clouds: take a look at Mercedes-Benz VIP aircraft cabins

Mercedes-Benz Style and Lufthansa Technik develop VIP cabin for short- and medium-haul aircraft. The traditional separation of ceiling, wall and floor in the future VIP cabin for short- and medium-haul aircraft will be replaced with dynamic architecture. The Mercedes-Benz Style x Lufthansa Technik proposal presented at EBACE 2015 in Geneva is just in the concept … Read more

4CYL: Orlando Bloom’s vision of a custom bike turned into reality

Orlando Bloom BMW S 1000 R Custom – a stunning “4cyl” transformed to Orlando’s exacting specifications.

Orlando Bloom BMW S 1000 R Custom

As a long-standing fan of BMW motorcycles, Orlando Bloom owns and rides a number of BMW models, including old classics. For his own custom bike project he specifically chose the BMW S 1000 R.

He asked his good friend, Michael “Woolie” Woolaway, head of the Deus Ex Machina custom shop in Venice, CA, USA, to work with him to bring his custom S 1000 R vision into reality.

The result of the cooperation, is the one-off 4 cylinder bike/ “4cyl”. The S 1000 R Custom and Orlando Bloom had their first test ride in the Malibu Hills while shooting “4CYL”, a production by Arthur de Kersauson and Clement Beauvais in cooperation with BMW Motorrad.

Orlando Bloom BMW S 1000 R Custom-2015-

Orlando Bloom BMW S 1000 R Custom-2015 Orlando Bloom BMW S 1000 R Custom-2015 model bike

Orlando Bloom BMW S 1000 R Custom bike

 

Live it up: the celebrity homes that anyone can rent

Fancy a holiday in Jimi Hendrix’s ‘gingerbread house’ or Kurt Cobain’s graffiti-riddled Los Angeles flat – and willing to pay a premium for the pleasure?