The ultimate off-roader? Mercedes-Benz has unveiled another extreme version of its G-Wagen, the G500 4×4², ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2015. Under the hood is an all-new 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces 422 horsepower, 40 more than the stock G500. “Whether and when the decision on series production of … Read more
Pre‑Basel 2015 — Burberry unveils the Britain Icon Check for Men, a limited‑edition timepiece from Christopher Bailey’s new Britain Icon Check collection. The 45 mm case is titanium with a polished and brushed anthracite DLC finish, topped by an AR-coated sapphire crystal and rated water‑resistant to 50 meters. Power comes from a modified Swiss manual‑wind … Read more
British audio specialist Bloc & Roc launched its first line of headphones, the Galvanize S1 and S2. Designed, engineered, and assembled in Great Britain from aerospace-grade anodized aluminium and lambskin leather, the collection features two editions: a standard colour edition and a deluxe edition with 24-carat gold plating. Both models feature bespoke 40 mm dynamic … Read more
British racing carmaker Lotus unveiled a lighter, faster and heavily updated 400hp Evora – the fastest car ever produced by Lotus. At the exterior front and rear ends have been redesigned to make it look meaner and give it some aerodynamic edge. Under the hood the new Lotus Evora 400 comes with a completely re-engineered … Read more
Located alongside the picturesque Yanqi Lake with magnificent views of Yanshan Mountain, the Sunrise Kempinski Hotel is shaped to look like a rising sun, which designers say symbolises China’s meteoric rise in the global economy. Designed by Shanghai Huadu Architect Design Co., the luxury hotel offers 306 guestrooms and suites, guests will find everything required … Read more
German tuner Carlsson presents the Final Edition of the C25 Super GT, based on the Mercedes‑Benz SL (R230). The exterior features custom front and rear lights, modified rear side and rear windows, and a body made entirely of carbon fiber—saving 160 kg (353 lb) compared with the Mercedes SL on which the C25 is based. … Read more
