Majority of Rolls-Royce Ghost featured bespoke content

More than half of clients who specified a Rolls-Royce Ghost in 2011 turned to bespoke personalisation. Some 56 per cent of Ghost and Ghost Extended Wheelbase models sold around the world featured bespoke design in 2011, according to Rolls-Royce and motoring asiaone. The bespoke service, which includes anything from the application of unique paint colours, … Read more

Hr Owen has won sole distribution rights for Pagani supercars in the UK

From 2012 Pagani supercars can be bought in UK from HR OWEN, the prestige and luxury cars sale company that won sole distribution rights, announced cardealermagazine. The Italian supercars Pagani will join Ferrari, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Maserati and Rolls Royce in the group’s portfolio. As well as sales, the appointment will enable HR Owen to … Read more

What defines automotive luxury has been evolving: small is now beautiful

For many luxury car buyers, small is now beautiful In today’s world even luxury buyers are well aware of fuel costs and crowded urban streets. That’s especially true in markets like Europe, where downsized car models have been gaining traction for more than a decade. But car manufacturers are betting that even in the U.S. … Read more

Futuristic motorbike FB200S

Designer Miroslav Hundak imagined a pretty amazing futuristic motorbike concept with three wheels without spokes. Attached to the chassis by an independent suspension system, they allow the vehicle to gain fluency in handling and cornering. The effect of these innovations lies in greater maneuverability in turns. See the elegance of the FB200S Concept motorcycle in … Read more

Volkswagen may complete takeover of Porsche this year

According to news weekly Der Spiegel and AFP, the Europe’s biggest automaker Volkswagen, which owns 49.9 percent of Porsche, may buy the 50.1-percent stake in the manufacturer of the iconic 911 car for 3.9 billion euros ($5.0 billion) in 2012. Porsche has built up massive debts as it looked to seal a tie-up with VW … Read more

Racing Green – next generation of sustainable motorsport

Strategic sustainability project specialists Quimera, the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (ALMS) will form a joint venture combining their respective areas of expertise in 2012 launching a new global initiative to develop the next generation of sustainable motorsport. Working strategically, both IMSA and Quimera have … Read more