The Rolls-Royce Summer Studio in Portocervo. British luxury automotive maker Rolls-Royce heralds the start of the International Summer Season by opening studio in the Italian seaside resort Porto Cervo, the main centre of the Costa Smeralda. With white sand beaches, golf clubs, private jet and helicopter services and exclusive hotels, the area has drawn celebrities, business … Read more
A start-up company hosted in the European Space Agency business incubator is developing the world’s first vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for personal use. The electric two-seater will open the door to a new class of simpler, quieter and environmentally friendly planes available from 2018. The Lilium vehicle combines the benefits of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft … Read more
A superyacht is the ultimate platform of luxury. How the shifting sands of wealth and luxury affect trends in yachting. With an average price tag of US$10 million, a superyacht is a luxury item owned and enjoyed by the ultra wealthy. A new, younger generation of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWI) is increasingly focused … Read more
Mercedes-Benz unveiled its first-ever luxury motor yacht – Mercedes-Benz Arrow460–Granturismo Yacht. The luxury motor yacht “Arrow460–Granturismo” designed by Mercedes-Benz has embarked on its maiden voyage off the coast of Nice. The 14-metre long, 706 kW (960 hp) “Silver Arrow of the Seas” combines the performance of Mercedes-Benz sports cars with unique innovations from the boat … Read more
Martin Jetpack for personal aviation. You can fly the dream in Monaco. 2016 Top Marques Monaco will host the European launch of the Martin Jetpack for personal aviation – the world’s first practicable jet pack being marketed for sale later this year. After wowing China and the Emirate of Dubai the next stop for this … Read more
World’s Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line Announces The World’s Largest Polar Megayacht. After the successful launch of Crystal Yacht Cruises’ 62-guest Crystal Esprit, the “World’s Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line” is again upping the ante with the world’s first purpose-built polar class megayacht. Measuring 600 feet (183 meters) long, the 25,000 gross ton new build … Read more