Casa Casuarina, the former Versace mansion where fashion icon Gianni Versace was shot dead in 1997, will be sold at a bankruptcy auction on Sept. 17. “It will be the auction of a century,” said Lamar Fisher, president and CEO of Fisher Auction Company in a statement. “It provides an opportunity for the world to … Read more
This impressive ride is the work of French custom bike builder Ludovic Lazareth. Based on a BMW R1200R, this custom creation is the latest vehicle to roll out of the Annecy-le-Vieux workshop, commissioned by a French client who wanted a “neo-retro scrambler.” The BMW 1200R by Lazareth “kept only the engine and the Paralever suspension … Read more
Humans and robots, working together – Wired magazine recently took a behind-the-scenes tour inside at Tesla Motors’ factory in Fremont, California where they currently make the popular Model S. The factory produces 400 Tesla cars every week and employs 3,000 workers and 160 robots. Enjoy the video after the break. [ Wired ]
Yamaha Europe commissioned Italian based bike customizers Deus Ex Machina Italy to create an inspirational custom machine based on the mighty Yamaha XJR1300, and the result is as awesome as you’d expect – Yamaha XJR1300 ‘Project X’ “For Deus Ex Machina the Yamaha XJR1300 was an intriguing machine to work with. We looked at it … Read more
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, France’s former first lady, fronts the latest campaign for Bulgari’s “Diva Collection.” The Italian-born beauty was photographed by Terry Richardson in Rome, showcasing a series of glamorous Bulgari looks. “Bulgari is for me the symbol of passion and of this vivid and colourful Roman gaiety,” explained Bruni. “Like the stones of the Seventies … Read more
German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its latest S63 AMG 4MATIC model. The latest member of the S-Class family is powered by a 5.5L twin-turbo V8 engine that provides a presentable 577 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque. Combining that kind of power with a lightweight body, the S63 AMG will hit 0-60 mph in 3.9 … Read more
