Bahrain protests just “a lot of kids”, says Ecclestone Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has said the Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead this April. Ecclestone said to arabian business he had no intention of cancelling the up and coming race in the Gulf state unless advised to do so by Bahrain authorities. “But I … Read more
Empire State Building owner files for $1 bln IPO Empire State Realty Trust, owners of the iconic Empire State Building, filed to sell up to $1 billion of its Class A common stock, giving ordinary investors a chance to own a piece of the building that has been fought over by billionaires. Like a slew … Read more
Forthcoming Daimler-Renault Citan van will come in pure-electric form Mercedes-Benz will launch the smallest van of its fleet. The van that uses the Renault Kangoo’s platform will be unveiled at IAA commercial vehicle show in Hanover in September, reports auto news. “We will take advantage of the trend toward city vans,” said Volker Mornhinweg, Mercedes-Benz … Read more
Bentley airlifts a V8 Continental GT coupe over Munich Bentley Motors celebrated the arrival of its new 4.0 liter V8 Bentley Continental GT coupe in Germany. In a sensational display, a helicopter flew the new Bentley over downtown Munich and placed it on the SkyLounge, reports torquenews. “A dramatic car got the debut we felt … Read more
Embraer delivered a Legacy 650 aircraft to world-renowned celebrity Jackie Chan for the Chinese market. Liveried with his iconic dragon logo, the aircraft provided an auspicious beginning to the Year of the Dragon in his home country. Jackie Chan, Embraer’s Brand Ambassador, will assist Embraer in promoting its entire line of executive aircraft, not only … Read more
Apple will unveil a new version of its market-ruling iPad table computer in March, according to a report in Dow Jones-owned technology blog All Things D. The latest in an ongoing stream of Apple rumors cited unnamed sources as saying that an “iPad 3” will make its debut at an event the California company will … Read more