Italian design house Zagato marks Aston Martin’s 100th Anniversary with a pair of special one-off models based on the DBS and DB9. Designed with an iconic ‘double bubble’ roof, reminiscent of Zagato’s 1950s heritage, each model was created for a discerning collector: the DBS Coupé Zagato Centennial for a prominent Japanese entrepreneur, and the DB9 … Read more
Casa Casuarina, the former Versace mansion where fashion icon Gianni Versace was tragically killed in 1997, is set to be sold at a bankruptcy auction on September 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 … 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. It was commissioned by a French client who wanted a “neo-retro scrambler.” The BMW R1200R by Lazareth retains only the engine and the … Read more
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 that vivid and colorful Roman gaiety,” Bruni explained. “Like the stones on 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
