Richard Branson and astronaut Buzz Aldrin opened world’s first ‘spaceport’

Richard Branson opens world’s first ‘spaceport’ in New Mexico British billionaire Richard Branson opened on Monday the world’s first-ever commercial spaceport in the New Mexico desert, the new home for his company, Virgin Galactic. “Spaceport America,” as the site is called, will serve “as the operating hub for Virgin Galactic and is expected to house … Read more

Turkish sales of luxury cars to Drop 70 percent on Tax Rise

Turkey Car Tax Rise Means $943,000 for a Bentley Turkey Imposes also special Consumption Tax on Game Boards Turkish sales of luxury vehicles with large engines will drop at least 70 percent after the government increased the special consumption tax, Hurriyet Istanbul-based newspaper reported. It is expected that the sales of vehicles with engines up … Read more

Wally//Otto or a new era for Maxi racing yachts

• Smarter, more realistic racing campaign budgets • Quick conversion to a comfortable day-cruiser • Much greater longevity and value Wally introduces a new era for Maxi racing yachts with the launch of Wally//Otto, a 80ft, One Design racing yacht, with a uniquely versatile design that increases year-round enjoyment and long-term value. Wally Otto has … Read more

Luxury-car sales continued to surge

Luxury-Car Sales Defy Crisis Luxury-car sales continued to surge in September despite Europe’s deepening debt crisis and slowing economic growth in several major markets, making it likely that BMW AG, Daimler AG and Volkswagen AG’s Audi brand will report solid third-quarter earnings growth. BMW expects to hit its 2011 sales target of more than 1.6 … Read more

La Marquise, World’s oldest running motor car makes a record at auction

The world’s oldest running motor car, a historic 1884 De Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout, entered the history books on Friday, Oct. 7, selling for an impressive $4.62 million. Commissioned by French entrepreneur, Count de Dion and named “La Marquise” after his mother, the 127-year-old vehicle drew a standing ovation from the audience. … Read more

Porsche Panamera Stingray GTR Crocodile

A new tuning program for the Porsche Panamera Stingray GTR Crocodile. A more aggressive and “charismatic” car The Russian TopCar company had already produced aerodynamic body kit Porsche Panamera Stingray before. This time the company has outstepped a simple design improvement of the factory model. Most of body elements have been re-created. It includes front … Read more