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Luxury Marketers: Where is the Best Opportunity for Growth in 2014?

The question is whether today’s affluent customers have reached a tipping point in which their desire for luxury no longer exceeds the price they are asked to pay.

Audi Passes BMW in Sales to Take Lead in Luxury-Car Sales

Audi AG delivered more cars than Bayerische Motoren Werke AG namesake brand through the first two months of 2014 to nab the global lead in luxury sales.

Apple CarPlay gets cars connected

The satnav in a vehicle is often a way behind that on a bog-standard smartphone.

Gold-plated car shines at Geneva Motor Show

For lovers of luxury and bling-bling, German tuning specialist Carlsson is offering an eyeful at the Geneva Motor Show this week, displaying the world’s first gold-covered car.

Alya taps conservative luxury in Lebanon

Sparkling with Swarovski crystals or cut into well-defined, architectural shapes, the clothes from Beirut’s diverse design scene rarely cater to its more conservative set.

Saudis banned from Harrods? Pakistan paper falls for it

At a time of rising tensions in the Gulf, relations between Qatar and its neighbors has become a topic for serious analysis.

Graff opens at Harrods Fine Jewellery Room

Graff Diamonds has today opened a glittering new boutique within Harrods’ newly extended Fine Jewellery Room.

Luxury marketers express optimism

A majority of luxury industry executives are confident of seeing an increase in revenue from ultra high net worth individuals in the first quarter a new study has revealed.

Special editions of Aston Martin V8 Vantage and DB9 unveiled

Aston Martin, the British luxury car maker has finally unveiled the special editions of its V8 Vantage and DB9 at the ongoing 84th Geneva Motor Show

French handbag maker Longchamp sees more potential in China

It competes against brands such as Italian leather goods maker Furla and France's Lancel, owned by Swiss luxury group Richemont.

Saks Fifth Avenue renews interest in India’s luxury market

US-based high-end retailer’s senior officials meet realty developers, consultants, retailers in Delhi and Mumbai

Tag Heuer to open more stores in India

Swiss luxury watch brand TAG Heuer plans to open six new boutiques in India this year.

New small Bentley to tempt James Bond away from an Aston Martin considered, as Britain's luxury car makers push ahead

A new ‘baby’ Bentley fit for a 21st century James Bond is being drawn up in secret by the British luxury car company, its bosses revealed today.

5 Reasons Why the Chinese Luxury Market is Slowing Down

The largest global luxury brands are seeing growth stall in the world's second-largest economy. Here are the five primary reasons behind the slowdown in the Chinese luxury goods market.

Hermès trots out heritage with personalized saddles

Leather goods maker Hermès is honoring its roots by promoting customizable saddle

Luxury brands slowing China expansion

The world’s biggest luxury brands are slowing their expansion in China as more consumers shop abroad, leaving mall operators holding the bag.

Apple’s iOS in the Car Will Soon Launch With Several Luxury Carmakers

It appears that Apple is gearing up for a major expansion of its “iOS in the Car” device integration system.

Tesla electric car earns top honor

Lexus receives highest marks in the annual Brand Report Card from Consumer Reports.

Branson eyes Arab investment for Virgin cruise ships

British billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has flagged plans to launch a fleet of Virgin cruise ships with the help of Arab investment, it was reported.