Luxury Automotive : Planes, Cars and Boats

The Stained Glass Driverless Car of the Future: You can sleep while the car takes you to the destination

April 27, 2015 by Editorial Team

Dominic Wilcox for The Design Museum Tank 2015. The Design Museum Tank, the outdoor and highly visible pop-up installation space on the Thames’ Riverside Walk, offers a programme of constantly changing installations. The latest Tank showcased in the dramatic location facing the Thames is signed by Dominic Wilcox. Dominic Wilcox’s driverless glass car prototype was … Read more

2015 Ducati Diavel Titanium limited edition superbike

April 24, 2015 by Editorial Team

2015 DUCATI DIAVEL TITANIUM. In search of a radical degree of customization and refinement? Take a look at the new 2015 Ducati Diavel Titanium, produced in a limited series of just 500 numbered bikes. The 28,990 euros luxurious version of the Ducati Diavel combines titanium, carbon fiber, Alcantara, and lightweight aluminum. The Diavel‘s heart is … Read more

Custom Range Rovers with full Project Kahn treatment

April 24, 2015 by Editorial Team

For the inaugural 2015 London Yacht, Jet and Prestige Car Show, automotive fashion house Kahn Design flanked the red carpet entrance with two luxury vehicles Project Kahn Range Rover Sport 400-LE and Chelsea Truck Company Wide Track Defender 90. Project Kahn Range Rover Sport 400-LE The 400-LE boasts redesigned front and rear bumper assemblies formed … Read more

An Inside Look at Four Seasons Private Jet

April 23, 2015 by Editorial Team

Four Seasons unveiled its private jet, the hotelindustry’s first fully-branded jet experience. Contemporary design combined with luxurious finishes is featured throughout the aircraft. The interior is light and fresh, featuring carefully placed contrasts in colour palette and texture. From the hand-crafted leather flatbed seats by specialised aerospace Italian designer Iacobucci and hand-woven woollen carpeting to fine tableware, cosy Mongolian cashmere blankets and cabin crew uniforms, no detail has been overlooked.

The exterior makeover of the aircraft has been conceived to stand the test of time – and high altitude – both for endurance and design aesthetic thanks to a high-gloss black finish and the largest rendition ever of the Four Seasons tree logo.

Ten Four Seasons-trained in-flight crew, including an Executive Chef, a Sous Chef, a Four Seasons Concierge and a Global Guest Services Manager, will make the journey truly personalised.

“Our aim is to recreate the hotel experience on the Four Seasons Private Jet, which means creating innovative meals using fresh ingredients, served on the finest tableware and linens, all with impeccable Four Seasons service. The only real difference is that occasionally we have to do a little juggling when there’s turbulence!” said Chef Kerry Sear.

Each Four Seasons journey includes air travel and ground transportation, planned excursions, all meals and beverages throughout the trip, and luxurious accommodations exclusively at Four Seasons hotels and resorts around the world.

In conjunction with these Four Seasons Private Jet Experiences, the Four Seasons Private Jet, including accompanying staff and crew, may also be privately chartered.

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A pedaler to keep for generations

April 22, 2015 by Editorial Team

Scuderie Campri’s personalized MIRA pedaler: The expression of real “Made in Italy”.

Italian region of Parma is home to a number of small artisanal manufacturers creating with great skill unique products intended for a demanding clientele. When carbon-fiber and Kevlar specialist Enrico Campari wanted to give his son Luca a special gift for his 5th birthday, he used his skills in constructing Formula One cars at Scuderia Ferrari. Enrico Campari’s pedal car for his son was the first prototype of Scuderie Campari. The small toy car equipped with composite wheels, inflatable tires, cherry wood steering wheel and a pedal box formed in Kevlar was called MIRA after Italian “meravigliosa”/“marvelous.” The shape was inspired by the 1952 Ferrari Indy racer driven by two-time world champion Alberto Ascari.

A MIRA pedaler 1500 x 500 x 490 mm can be personalized in either fiberglass or carbon-fiber.

In the driver’s seat of four world-class cars

April 22, 2015 by Editorial Team

The thrill of driving a Ferrari 458 Italia, McLaren MP4-12C, Porsche GT3, Lamborghini Huracan, and Lamborghini Gallardo.
Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences expanded.

Following a successful test drive in 2014, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts shifts into the fast lane with the global launch of Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences, now bookable for guests across North America, Europe, and the United Arab Emirates at 12 of the brand’s 26 hotels and resorts. The package includes access to new Ferrari, McLaren, Lamborghini, and Porsche models, tips from experienced racing professionals, and the opportunity to drive along beautiful pre-determined routes giving guests a truly unforgettable day on the road.

The expanded program provides is meant to provide a premier supercar driving experience that gives each guest the thrill of driving a Ferrari 458 Italia, McLaren MP4-12C, Porsche GT3, Lamborghini Huracan, and Lamborghini Gallardo. World-class professional racecar driver Didier Theys returns as the Americas Driving Director, in addition to two new award-winning Driving Directors in Europe and UAE – Vanina Ickx and Eric Van De Poele, respectively.

“Expanding the Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences in 2015 is a great next step in bringing truly unforgettable moments to travelers all around the world,” said John T.A. Vanderslice, global head, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. “Car lovers will relish the opportunity to drive these cars the way they were meant to be driven – on the open road and in the most stunning locales around the world.”