How the other half fly (to New York)

No tiresome queues, soggy sandwiches … what is it like to part of the A-list? Eva Wiseman reports from a luxury flight to New York (via Shannon)

Bespoke Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Neiman Marcus Edition

Q by Aston Martin: The unique Neiman Marcus Edition Vanquish Volante.   Q by Aston Martin, Aston Martin’s bespoke customisation arm, will debut the unique Neiman Marcus Edition Vanquish Volante at Los Angeles Motor Show. A bespoke example of the new 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante – originally unveiled at the Pebble Beach Automotive Week … Read more

Scientifically extraordinary million dollar diamond at auction

  Bonhams Fine Jewelry auction on December 9 will feature a rare, unmounted modified pear cut diamond, weighing 17.82 carats, and estimated to fetch between $1,000,000-1,500,000.  As a type IIa diamond, the breathtaking stone is not only beautiful, it is also scientifically extraordinary. Scientists classify diamonds into two types, based on the presence or absence … Read more

Biomimicry & Mobility 2025. Solutions inspired by natural creatures

  The Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show) announced that nine concepts were submitted by world-renowned auto design studios for this year’s Design Challenge, themed “Biomimicry & Mobility 2025 – Nature’s Answer to Human Challenges.” Each competitor’s mobility solution or system has been designed with nature’s inspiration while increasing function and addressing a variety … Read more

2013 LA Auto Show: The new S65 AMG luxury sedan

Mercedes-Benz will premiere the S65 AMG 2014 – a true eye-catcher with a self-assured presence. At the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz presents S-Class 65 AMG luxury sedan. The S65 AMG is the only high-performance 12-cylinder automobile from a German premium manufacturer – and it’s a car with a pedigree: the first generation of the … Read more