Spirit of Ecstasy Challenge invites emerging designers to create unique works, inspired by Rolls-Royce

  Atop Spectre’s bonnet, the redesigned Spirit of Ecstasy braces the wind with a lower stance. Muse, the Rolls-Royce Art Programme commences inaugural Spirit of Ecstasy Challenge Muse, the Rolls-Royce Art Programme, announced this week the commencement of the inaugural Spirit of Ecstasy Challenge. As a biennial initiative, the Spirit of Ecstasy Challenge invites emerging design visionaries … Read more

Porsche is further expanding e-bikes. Plus a hypersport tyre for the most demanding motorcyclists

eBikes expand the Porsche e-mobility concept, which began with the Taycan. Porsche is driving forward its e-mobility strategy in a holistic manner. In 2019, the company presented the Taycan as the brand’s first all-electric sports car. Almost 40 per cent of the Porsche cars delivered in Europe in 2021 were already electrified – i.e. plug-in hybrids or fully … Read more

A Custom Built Oceanfront Estate  in the British Virgin Islands Heads to Auction Without Reserve

Property grounds include lovely Zen gardens, rock sculptures and bamboo groves, in addition to 11 water features, including 3 Koi ponds and a stone “waterfall wall” located within a meditation pavilion near the entrance to the estate. $45m Oceanfront Estate in BVI’s Little Dix Bay Heads to Luxury Auction Without Reserve Feb 12. A custom … Read more

From Petromodernity to Bioplastics: new mega exhibition examines the history and future of the controversial material

Plastics have shaped our daily lives like no other material: from packaging to footwear, from household goods to furniture, from automobiles to architecture. A symbol of carefree consumerism and revolutionary innovation, plastics have spurred the imagination of designers and architects for decades. Today, the dramatic consequences of the plastic boom have become obvious and plastics … Read more

New A110 range is risper and captures what Alpine is aiming for in the motor sports arena

  The Alpine A110 is the gateway into the Alpine universe. Since its launch in December 2017, the Alpine A110 has become available in several versions, from the Alpine A110 Première Edition to the Alpine A110 Légende GT 2021. This month, Alpine is unveiling its new A110 range: A110, new A110 GT, and the new … Read more

Time is a Jewel: Bulgari, Hublot, TAG Heuer and Zenith at 2022 LVMH Watch Week

Bulgari, Hublot, TAG Heuer and Zenith at the third edition of LVMH Watch Week. LVMH Watch Week is the first on the calendar of watch industry showcases, coming ahead of Watches and Wonders Geneva, which takes place in spring 2022. The third edition of LVMH Watch Week took place online from January 24-28. LVMH Group’s … Read more