French luxury brand Hermes said on Friday it was on track for record sales this year amid “remarkable growth” in Asia and the Americas, as it announced an 18 percent rise in third-quarter sales. “We are going to beat the 2.4 billion euros in sales of 2010,” Hermes boss Patrick Thomas told AFP after the … Read more
Comlux America, the Indianapolis-based completion center of the Comlux Group, has delivered its first VVIP cabin of an Airbus A320 Prestige. The company, created just over two years ago, strategically developed all the capabilities and shops in-house to perfectly outfit this ultra luxurious cabin. The aircraft’s interior was designed by Comlux Creatives who selected the … Read more
Russia to stop using ‘Soviet Champagne’ name Russian sparkling wine producers are to stop using the Shampanskoye name on labels after an historic agreement was reached at the weekend. The name, which was established under Stalin in the 1920s, is still widely used by privately-owned producers today. It is understood that there was strong opposition … Read more
Only vehicles built before 1904 eligible to take part in the event About 500,000 spectators expected to line the route The annual international classic calendar will finish only in November – with the “London to Brighton Veteran Car Run” (LBVCR) in England. The world’s longest running and greatest motoring celebration. The annual November event attracts … Read more
Lexus Ranked Best Luxury Auto Brand While Porsche Plunges: Cars Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus brand took back the top spot among luxury brands in 2011 Consumer Reports’ reliability ranking, beating BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, which fell the most of any vehicle line. Winning the luxury crown as well as the top spot among all brands … Read more
Seat on first 787 Dreamliner sells for $34,000 The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner is going into service at All Nippon Airways (ANA). A good occasion to spread the news through a charity sale. A single seat on the first commercial flight of Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner has been bought for more than $34,000. The airline … Read more