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Best-in-Test: The most connected luxury mid-sized SUVs in the U.S. market

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  Mercedes GLE 450 wins the umlaut Connected Vehicles Benchmark as the most connected luxury mid-sized SUV. Mercedes ranked “Best-in-Test” in Feature Availability and User Experience. Given the surging interest in connected and autonomous vehicles and critical importance of connectivity in vehicles, umlaut conducted a comprehensive connectivity assessment of luxury SUVs. The benchmarking specialist providing … Read more

Environmentally friendly yachting: New solar electric catamaran is offering unlimited cruising range

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    The new solar electric catamaran will offer noiseless navigation and unlimited cruising range with alternative propulsion systems. SILENT-YACHTS will develop a solar electric catamaran which is powered by Volkswagen´s modular electric drive matrix MEB. The vessel will be designed by the Barcelona’s progressive car brand Cupra. The collaboration brings together partners from shipping … Read more

High-latitude sailing: In these times, such an explorer yacht is perhaps more appealing than ever

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      Pelagic 77 – one of rare breed of sailing yacht designed for navigating in polar seas.  Design by Tony Castro for round-the-world racer and polar adventurer Skip Novak, this sailing yacht was conceived and built to specific criteria: enhanced autonomy, ease of handling, simple sail plan, reliable onboard systems, robustness and workshop … Read more

IconCraft 24 – a Custom Recreational Day Boat with upscale amenities

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  Nothing is forgotten in this day-boat to make a simple ride an unforgettable moment. The new IconCraft24 will be present at 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival (11-16 September 2018).  The Icon Craft 24 introduces the concept of a Custom Recreational Day Boat with upscale amenities and the constant desire to choose the best materials and … Read more

Freedom and precision on the high seas: Montblanc Régulateur Nautique Timepieces Set

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Montblanc Régulateur Nautique Timepieces Set from the Montblanc Villeret 1858 Collection Seafaring and navigation on the high seas were crucially important for the evolution of precise time measurement, so Montblanc has given the wristwatch chronograph a worthy companion which can ideally serve aboard a private yacht, but which will also attract admiring attention on dry land. … Read more