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
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
Pentawards is an worldwide competition exclusively devoted to packaging design in all its forms. It is open to everybody in all countries who are associated with the creation and marketing of packaging. The winners receive bronze, silver, gold, platinum or diamond Pentawards according to the creative quality of their work. Packaging design from the world … Read more
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
Delta Air Lines has introduced a new luxury bar for Delta Sky Clubs customers, which offers high-premium spirits, wine and custom-designed cocktails. Delta partnered with Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks provider, to provide a complete portfolio of Reserve spirits, as well as a selection of cocktails specifically designed for Delta Sky Clubs. In addition … Read more
Vertu Constellation T, the First Vertu Touchscreen Model Vertu, the leading manufacturer of luxury mobile phones, has expanded its portfolio of first-ever smartphone Constellation T. The luxury smartphone will sport a 3.5-inch nHD AMOLED touch screen, an 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash, have pentaband HSPA, and pack 32GB of onboard storage. As … Read more