From electric vehicles to performance and luxury designs: 50 premieres for 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show

The auto industry in North America is experiencing its best annual sales rate since 2008, and this positive growth can clearly be seen in the number of debuts at 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. Nearly 50 vehicles will debut at LA Auto Show (November 28-29, 2012, when it opens for Press Days and November 30 … Read more

Knowledge, professionalism, politeness – most appreciated at luxury salespeople

What attributes are important among people selling them high-end goods? The most important attribute is knowledge, cited by 72% of respondents of the new Experiences With Luxury Salespeople WealthSurvey from the independent New York-based Luxury Institute. Respondents are wealthy shoppers with minimum annual income of $150,000reported average income of $310,000 and average net worth of … Read more

Tom Ford: James Bond is a bit like our guy – classic and extremely elegant

October 5th, 2012 is the Global James Bond Day, marking the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise.Designer Tom Ford dresses Daniel Craig, Johnny Depp, Tom Hanks, Ryan Gosling and Will Smith, among many many others. For Tom Ford‘s second time fashion collaboration with the famous 007 franchise, the designer said he is “thrilled … Read more

Electric Vehicle Week to make San Francisco EV Capital of America

What the future of clean, green transportation looks like: Electric Vehicle Week to open in San Francisco An electric vehicle expo and “ride and drives” staged in financial district   San Francisco’s first ever EV Week will open at Justin Herman Plaza, September 17-18, and will feature all electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles from major … Read more

Luxury brands dominate the list of Instagram’s early adopters

40 Percent of Top Brands Are Using Instagram   Luxury brands dominate the list of Instagram’s early adopters, according to a new Simply Measured’s study. The brands list include Audi, Tiffany & Co., Hermes, Gucci, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Armani, all utilizing Instagram to draw consumers’ attention to their products. In addition, a majority of brands … Read more

BMW x Husqvarna Motorcycles TR 650 Strada and TR 650 Terra

BMW and Husqvarna Motorcycles launch TR 650 Strada and TR 650 Terra Two powerful characters for on-road and off-road riding   Husqvarna Motorcycles, the oldest motorcycles in the world with an uninterrupted production record, extends its program of highly agile, dynamic single-cylinder motorcycles by adding two attractive new machines – Husqvarna TR 650 Strada and … Read more