10/19/2015
Aston Martin bled in 2014 three times more money
The British luxury sports car manufacturer, best known for its long running association with the James Bond spy movie franchise, has sunk into financial collapse even further last year.
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10/19/2015
Luxury automakers ahead in race for driverless cars: report
German automakers BMW and Audi are among the leaders in strategy and execution in autonomous cars, with Tesla and Jaguar a bit further behind, according to a new report by Navigant Research.
10/19/2015
Fine wine market drifts lower as Bordeaux regains ground
Italian vintages see robust demand
10/18/2015
Road Warrior: Keyless ignition can be deadly
It's an easy mistake to make because drivers with decades of experience have been conditioned to turning a key in the ignition before exiting their cars
10/18/2015
Volvo's brand-new luxury SUV will text you if you leave its doors unlocked
Cars used to be simple, “dumb” machines. You insert the key, crank it up, you drive it, you park it, and you walk away.
10/15/2015
Moda Operandi leverages technology to elevate high-touch service
Keeping the same human touch business model, Moda Operandi built a new platform to help its stylists deliver more relevant, visually appealing messages to the most important customers.
10/12/2015
Newly opened Mercedes me in Central is like the luxury brand on a plate
High-concept dishes will appeal not just to aficionados of the German marque but to all who appreciate quality
10/11/2015
Ferrari valued at up to $9.8 billion in U.S. initial public offer
A successful IPO would be particularly important for Marchionne as his attempts to merge FCA with U.S. rival General Motors
10/09/2015
How Tesla Leaves its Rivals Playing Catch Up
European auto makers are under intense public and regulatory pressure to reduce emissions. But when it comes to electric cars, the Big Three German auto makers only wish they could catch the tail of Tesla’s rocket
10/08/2015
Technology creating short-term opportunities, but long-term complications
As luxury brands try to reach a younger market and stay ahead of behavioral and technological trends, opportunities are arising in places previously unimaginable.
10/02/2015
National Gallery director: we need more wealthy donors
Dr Gabriele Finaldi, new director of the National Gallery, on billionaire benefactors, mobile phone selfies and why the museum must remain free
10/02/2015
Pierre Cardin puts his bizarre 'sensual' Bubble Palace in the South of France on the market
The 1,200-square-metre mega-complex comes with ten space-aged rooms
10/01/2015
Bordeaux dominates fine wine trade on Liv-ex
Despite three of the premier crus appearing in the top five, the five wines’ share was about a third off from last week’s figure.
09/30/2015
Getting to Cuba for $40,000 on a private jet
The trip involves a custom Cuban itinerary with cigars and rum
09/29/2015
Luxury groups harness the power of social media
The campaign was a commercial and branding success and saw Tiffany’s WeChat fan base grow 1,066 per cent.
09/29/2015
Global Luxury Villa Rentals Could Hit $23bn - 'Million Dollar' Blogger Predicts
Since starting operations the firm has built up a portfolio of just over 1,400 properties on its website, which in itself offers a visual feast of luxury villas and interior design.
09/28/2015
Waldorf Astoria's driving adventures
With a collection of supercars on standby, Waldorf Astoria guests can explore their surroundings like never before
09/28/2015
Insight Vacations Unveils Expanded Luxury Gold Collection
Insight has historically positioned itself as a premium brand in a niche between the mass-market operators
09/28/2015
VW's Dieselgate Now Spreads to Audi
The company's luxury brand reported Monday that 2.1 million of its vehicles—including 13,000 in the US—had the same cheat software, reports CNBC.
09/25/2015
Volkswagen turns to Porsche boss to steer it out of crisis
Germany's transport minister said Volkswagen had manipulated tests in Europe too.