Rolls-Royce confirms the development of a new model. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, the manufacturer of the world’s pinnacle super-luxury cars,confirmed the development programme for a new Rolls-Royce. The new vehicle will reach the market by mid- 2016. The car will build on the success of Phantom, Ghost and Wraith. “I am truly delighted to confirm today … Read more
The return of Lagonda. First images. Aston Martin confirmed a bespoke product programme for a new super saloon that will see the revival of the historic Lagonda nameplate in a strictly limited series. The new super saloon by Aston Martin will be offered for sale by invitation only and, while precise pricing details remain confidential, … Read more
It is a new era of excitement and engagement about art and for art. Art business globally shows no signs of slowing down. Christie’s auction house reported record half year in the art sales, with 51 works of art being sold for over $10 million, and record breaking six months in Post-War & Contemporary Art. The … Read more
There’s no more collectible watch than a Patek. Patek Philippe’s 175th anniversary celebrations. 17 of the 20 most expensive timepieces ever sold at auction came from the Patek Philippe brand. The priciest of these was the Henry Graves SuperComplication gold pocket watch that went under the hammer for a staggering $11m in 1999. Given rises in … Read more
As technology evolves and mobile commerce becomes ubiquitous, collectors are increasingly purchasing high-end items online and even on-the-go from their mobile devices. The international art business and auctioneer Sotheby’s and eBay, the global leader in online shopping, are developing an online platform for acquiring works of art, antiques and collectibles. The global art market is … Read more
Over the next five years, 700 million wearable tech devices will be shipped for a global annual market worth $47.4 billion at this time, according to global technology research firm ON World. Hardware will make up the majority of the revenues during this period but mobile apps and subscriptions will grow faster. The wearables industry … Read more