2luxury2 at Baselworld 2013. In 1963, Jack Heuer, the man responsible for some of the most groundbreaking advances in sports timekeeping, turned his attention to the specific needs of professional motor-racing drivers. A long-time fan of and participant in the sport, he knew exactly what was needed: a wide-open, easy-to-read dial and a shock-resistant and … Read more
The anniversary edition of Top Marques Monaco 2013 (18th to 21st April, Grimaldi Forum, Monaco), the world’s only “Live SuperCar Show” was one of the occasion to take the wheel of supercars and be prepared to travel to a new dimensions of the hypercars niche. But the Monegasque supercar show does not exhibit only supercars, … Read more
Icona Vulcano ultra powerful hybrid supercar to be unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show The 2013 edition of Shanghai Auto Show (running April 21-29) will see the unveiling of a new luxury one-off supersports car promising to deliver over 900 hp and a top speed of around 350km/h. Icona Vulcano ultra powerful hybrid supercar is the … Read more
Porsche officially announces prices for flagship hybrid supercar Porsche 918 Spyder, the world’s first hybrid super race car, will retail for $845,000 when it officially goes on sale in 2014. The 918 Spyder is planned for production at the end of September 2013. The entry-level model will cost $845,000 while the 918 Spyder Weissach Package … Read more
360° Electric concept: BMW i seals global partnership deal for customer-friendly electric mobility BMW i is turning electric mobility into a serious alternative for drivers around the world. To further increase the technology’s acceptance, the manufacturer of electric cars intends to offer the customers a one-stop shop for tailor-made electric mobility solutions through a partnership … Read more
TAG Heuer pays tribute to its chairman with watch elements borrowed from Formula One and aeronautics. A half century after its sensational debut in the world of motor racing, the emblematic Carrera—the first sports chronograph designed specially for professional drivers and aficionados of powerful sensations—is being showcased in a retrospective exhibition in Geneva. TAG Heuer … Read more