Category: DRIVE
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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…
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Highly anticipated Pershing 82 to be launched in spring 2012
Pershing, brand of the Ferretti Group, launches a new, highly anticipated project: Pershing 82. The new motor yacht is inspired by its successful predecessor – Pershing 80‘. Pershing 82′, penciled by the yacht designer Fulvio De Simoni in close collaboration with AYT (Advanced Yacht Technology – the centre of naval research and design of the…
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Fairmont Inks Mileage Agreement with Qatar Airways
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced a new marketing alliance with Qatar Airways, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines. As part of the new partnership, Fairmont guests on qualifying stays will now have the opportunity to earn 500 Qmiles or more in Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club program. Qualifying stays are subject to hotel availability at…
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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…
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Music by Scuderia Ferrari
Logic3 announced an exclusive collaboration with Ferrari that unveils the creation of an iconic, world-leading collection of audio products. The Ferrari by Logic3 collection comprises a range of earphones, headphones and speaker docks. A sporty design, the P200 over ear headphone follows the inspiration and passion of the Scuderia Ferrari racing team and incorporated design…
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Bond in Motion – 50 years of James Bond cars
“Bond in Motion” exhibition, the largest of its kind staged anywhere in the world, showcases 50 of the best loved and most iconic James Bond vehicles in celebration of the 50th year of James Bond. Bond in Motion will run from January to December 2012 at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. Bond in Motion…