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The world’s best limousine was brabusized

April 16, 2021 by Editorial Team

The new Mercedes-Benz S Class is refined with performance upgrade, aerodynamics, and exclusive design. Brabus refines the new Mercedes-Benz S Class. For the 15th consecutive time, the readers of Germany’s leading motorsport magazine: Auto Motor und Sport voted BRABUS the best and most popular tuning brand. An impressive 49.3 percent of the participants who … Read more

This Privacy Car Suite offers peerless acoustic and visual security for passengers

April 15, 2021 by Editorial Team

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars created a space that affords its Phantom clients effortless privacy and unparalleled indulgence. Electrochromatic glass enables instant and total rear suite isolation. As privacy is an increasingly scarce luxury, completely assured seclusion is elevated to a high luxury product. In this spirit, Rolls-Royce Phantom clients were drawn to the luxury marque … Read more

The world’s most advanced luxury submersible wins another Red Dot Design Award

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 by Editorial Team

Ever-ready ‘C-Researcher 3’ Submersible By U-Boat Worx Wins Prestigious Red Dot Design Award. With the delivery of this first C-Researcher 3 -1140 and a further 10 deliveries scheduled in 2021, U-Boat Worx continues to consolidate its position as market leader. Dutch submersible manufacturer U-Boat Worx announced that their new “C-Researcher 3” submersible has won … Read more

Why David Beckham is driving Maserati’s ultimate performance SUV

April 13, 2021 by Editorial Team

David Beckham to accompany Maserati on the next leg of its journey

Maserati and David Beckham come together for the first time in an inspiring short film that sees Maserati’s new
Ambassador with the powerful Levante Trofeo in Miami. The laser-sharp eye of acclaimed director Harmony Korine
captures emotions beyond appearances revealing his daring rebellious spirit, living the moment of the Art of Fast.

Maserati announces David Beckham as its new brand global ambassador

Global sporting icon, philanthropist, businessman and style trailblazer: David Beckham was presented by the Italian automotive brand as “the perfect partner to accompany Maserati on the next leg of its journey.”

“The Brand is moving forward, inaugurated a new Era. Maserati is driven to challenge the status quo being innovative by nature, powered by passion, and unique by design. The partnership with David is the embodiment of all these values.” – Paolo Tubito, Maserati Chief Marketing Officer.

“It’s an exciting time for me to begin this partnership with Maserati; an iconic Italian brand which shares my appreciation for the very best innovation and design. I’m looking forward to working closely with the brand at such a pivotal time in their history and continuing their growth on a global scale.” – David Beckham.

Maserati MC20 car won “Best of the Best” at the Red Dot Awards – Product Design 2021

Two weeks ago, the new Maserati MC20 received the prize for “Best of the Best” at the Red Dot Awards 2021 in the
Product Design category.

The Red Dot Awards is an international design competition run by Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Germany, which has been assessing and selecting the most aesthetically exciting, functional, intelligent, innovative products from all over the world since 1955.

Every year, this prestigious competition rewards excellence in the field of product and brand design and communication at the global level, with criteria constantly updated to the socio-cultural context. A jury of 50 international experts chooses products in almost fifty different categories, from fashion to accessories and from furnishings to vehicles.

Maserati MC20, designed by the Centro Stile Maserati in Turin, is a mix of elegance and sporting prowess which inaugurates a new Era for the Trident Brand.

CNB Yacht Builders sold to Solaris

April 12, 2021 by Editorial Team

Groupe Beneteau signed an agreement with the Italian yard Solaris to sell the CNB Yacht Builders brand. These two complementary yachting brands, driven by the same yard, will continue to set their own course. CNB yacht builders joins Solaris Yachts breathing life to the first worldwide excellence yard to build sailing yachts from 40 to … Read more

The GMC Hummer EVs were envisioned to be the most capable and compelling electric supertrucks

April 6, 2021 by Editorial Team

GMC’s all-electric supertruck lineup expanded.

A new spot narrated by LeBron James focuses on the SUV’s revolutionary capability and signature HUMMER EV features that offer Extract Mode and CrabWalk.

Driven by General Motors’ next-generation Ultium Platform, the new HUMMER EV SUV launches with the exclusive
Edition 1, offering customer choice to equip the vehicle for optimal driving range or maximum off-road capability. Edition 1 comes standard with 22-inch premium wheels, assist steps and floor liners.

When production begins in early 2023, the HUMMER EV SUV Edition 1 will have a starting MSRP of $105,5957 When equipped with the available Extreme Off-Road Package, the starting price will be $110,5957 (including DFC).

“The GMC HUMMER EVs were envisioned to be the most capable and compelling electric supertrucks ever,” said Duncan Aldred, global vice president of Buick and GMC. “The new HUMMER EV SUV is the next chapter, which will offer many options for customers to tailor the truck to their lifestyles, while continuing to encourage them to forge new paths with zero emissions.”

The GMC HUMMER EV SUV completes the HUMMER EV family and features a 126.7-inch wheelbase for tight proportions and a maneuverable body, providing remarkable on- and off-road capability.. @GMC HUMMER EV SUV

The available Extreme Off-Road package adds 18-inch wheels and 35-inch-OD MT tires, underbody armor and rock sliders, front eLocker and virtual rear lockers, heavy-duty ball-spline half shafts, UltraVision 2 with underbody camera views and more.

Expected best-in-class off-road proportions will help make the new SUV maneuverable, while also making the most of the HUMMER EV’s available signature features such as CrabWalk, Extract Mode and more. The SUV’s look remains rugged and includes a new rear design with mounted full-size spare tire. Inside, a similar five-passenger layout from the pickup remains and includes a large and useful rear cargo area.

GM’s Ultium Drive System offers up to 830 horsepower and up to 11,500 lb-ft of torque (GM estimated) — enough power for super-fast 0-60-mph sprints in approximately 3.5 seconds with Watts To Freedom.

Additionally, all HUMMER EV SUV models feature the enhanced version of Super Cruise 6, an available driver-
assistance technology offering hands-free driving on more than 200,000 miles (approximately 322,000 km) of enabled roads, and a new automatic lane changing feature, where the system can determine when a lane change is optimal and initiate the maneuver, while following signaling protocols.