IWC joins Mercedes Formula One team from 2013

IWC Schaffhausen teams up with MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS   The MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team announced a new partnership with IWC Schaffhausen, with the Swiss watch manufacturer becoming the Official Engineering Partner of the team from January 2013. The link between IWC Schaffhausen and AMG, the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz, dates back to 2004, when they reached … Read more

Headphones to block up to 95% of outside noise

ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones These over-ear headphones can block up to 95% of outside noise. Audio-Technica’s ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint active noise-cancelling headphones are the brand’s new top-of-the-line active noise-cancelling (ANC) model. It offers new features including exclusive Tri-Level Cancellation selectable noise-cancellation settings, an inline microphone and controller for answering calls and controlling music and more. Audio-Technica’s … Read more

The rush for land for agriculture: Secretive world of land-buying in foreign countries

The secretive land-buying in foreign countries in the last decade became a major trend that involved governments, private and public companies. According to a report published by the Land Matrix project, the drive for land acquisition is a global trend that already has considerable impacts. The database on which the report is built, the largest … Read more

Best value vehicles and top 10 cars for teens list

US insurance and investment products provider USAA unveiled its second annual Best Value vehicles list that names the top 2012 automobiles in 16 categories for consumers looking to get the most bang for their buck. The 2012 Best Value list includes: Large Luxury SUV: Audi Q7 Midsize Luxury SUV: Lexus RX 450h (hybrid) Large Sedan: … Read more

IWC opened its largest boutique in the world

IWC’s Flagship Boutique in New York City Opened With a Knockout Watch Launch Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen celebrated the opening of its first US Flagship Boutique in New York City – the largest of its kind worldwide. IWC marked this new milestone with the launch of the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Muhammad Ali … Read more

First World Luxury Index China: most-searched for luxury brands in China. Surprises abound

Automobile brands, local Chow Tai Fook, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Dior top the list of most- searched for luxury brands in China   Digital Luxury Group (DLG), in partnership with Luxury Society community of luxury executives, unveiled the first ranking of the top 50 most-searched for luxury brands in China. Covering over 400 brands within … Read more