2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a redesigned sedan with the luxury and comfort of a limousine

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz is about revealing a new fold of luxury, and catering to every kind of whim and fancy of those who can buy such a car. We had unveiled the interiors of the 2014 S-Class, and here is more to that beauty of an automobile. Unlike previously, the 2014 edition made it’s first public appearance through images on it’s brochure, most of which you would now find here. The car itself, will be physically unveiled at the Airbus A380 Delivery Centre in Hamburg, Germany which will have a gathering of automobile geeks and media from across the world. Along with luxurious fittings of bespoken leather varieties, technology will a major hotspot in the new 2014 S-Class, where the central 12.3-inch TFT touch screen control panel will be the focus point of functionality in the luxury limousine.

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is set to be unveiled in Hamburg, Germany
The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is set to be unveiled in Hamburg, Germany

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Lamborghini’s 50th anniversary special Egoista Concept is a single seater powerhouse

Lamborghini is celebrating it’s 50th birthday in every fancy way possible. Just recently, they teamed up with Car Shoe Company, and dished out the limited edition Mocassin series shoes. Earlier the Lamborghini Veneno got sold out despite a $3.9 million price tag. Now it is the turn of the concept car called Egoista, which is a single seater masterpiece from the Italian carmaker. Built for some of the world’s wealthiest collectors, this vehicle will be ideally suited for anyone who wishes to enjoy a speed thrill in style but in a solo mode, sans any luggage and co passenger. With the unique coloring scheme, the ever imposing style factor also doesn’t see a compromise anywhere. The inspiration of this unique Lamborghini is from an Apache helicopter, so one would ideally sitting in a cockpit, than just a driver’s seat.

The Lamborghini 50th anniversary Egoista concept car
The Lamborghini 50th anniversary Egoista concept car

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Emirates to introduce shisha lounges aboard its A380 fleet for business and first class passengers

For the well paid traveler across continents, the loyalty factor to a brand depends upon the quality and innovation in service. One such brand that has repeatedly innovated in one way or the other to pamper it’s elite customers, in Emirates Airlines. In the past, they have introduced shower spas and massage seats as part of their offerings for first class and business class passengers. Now for those who like lighting up once in awhile, there will now be separate shisha lounges on their Airbus A380 aircrafts. The Dubai based airlines, known for it’s luxurious long haul flight services across the globe, is targeting to start the service by June this year, and the entire range of flights by the end of 2013.

Emirates Airlines is looking to offer shisha lounge services on board their Airbus A380 aircrafts
Emirates Airlines is looking to offer shisha lounge services on board their Airbus A380 aircrafts

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Lamborghini teams up with Car Shoe for limited edition moccasin collection to mark its 50th anniversary

When the strong automotive branding of Lamborghini, it is natural that the core of the brand expands into entities different from the original to cash in on their cult status with a range of branded accessories. Other than just great cars, Lamborghini’s name has been associated with haute couture creations like special edition Omas Pen and Tonino Lamborghini smart devices. But along the last 50 years, which cummilates into the 50th anniversary celebrations this year, Lamborghini has been making super-cars but due to the special occasion this time around, they have tied up with luxury shoe makers, Car Shoe for a limited edition Moccasin collection of mens’ footwear. To remind wearers and those who see them, of the special pedigree of the shoes, they have been made in colors most favored among Lamborghinis i.e. red, black, and blue.

Lamborghini 50th anniversary Car Shoe Moccasin shoes for men
Lamborghini 50th anniversary Car Shoe Moccasin shoes for men

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Sonus Faber Olympica Loudspeakers pays homage to a monumental theater in Vicenza, Italy

Though most high-end speakers focus on technology to ensure that they make their mark in the already congested target market, but aesthetics are also now a big factor for catching the fancy of the high-end audio connoisseurs. One brand who has done it well in the past, is Sonus Faber, who has given us the Aida speakers a couple of years back. This time around, they have paid tribute to the Vicenza theater in Italy via the Olympica Loudspeakers, which have 3 models in the series, with varied configurations, and model designs. The theater happened to be the work of Andrea Palladio, who created it as a gift to the city, and today stands as a hallmark of craftsmanship and a perennial beauty of Italian architecture.

The Sonus Faber Olympica III (3-way floor standing) speakers
The Sonus Faber Olympica III (3-way floor standing) speakers

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Raymond Weil tells it’s watchmaking story in the short film ‘Precision Is My Inspiration’

Luxury watchmaker Raymond Weil had indeed stepped up it’s presence at Baselworld 2013 event. The brand showcased it’s watchmaking history and the addiction of precision as being cornerstones of it’s watchmaking expertise with the new 4 min 14 second short film, ‘Precision is my Inspiration’. As a part of the multi-channel promotion and branding campaign, ‘Precision Is My Inspiration’ looks to unveil the intimate relationship between watchmaking and musical symphony, something which the luxury watchmaker holds dear to it’s horological DNA. This short film about the Swiss watch brand sheds new light on how art and precision are connected to the art or science of making timepieces.

Raymond Weil ‘Precision is my inspiration’ advertising campaignRaymond Weil ‘Precision is my inspiration’ advertising campaign

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Charity Auction on eBay for Lunch With Jack Dorsey to promote entrepreneurship

Though the world has more uber rich people gaining in numbers each day, the numerous social causes seem to exist in similar intensity. In order to divert the much needed funds for the causes, some celebrities have gone ahead and given their time for special dining events. We recently saw the Tim Cook coffee date auction, and the Warren Buffett lunch auction which fetched large bids, eventually meant to be donated for social causes. Now Dorsey and Build.Org have joined hands to auction an unique item, the ‘Lunch with Jack Dorsey’, which will let 7 lucky people dine and discuss the current business eco-system with the entrepreneur credited with being one of the co-founders of Twitter, and the current CEO of Square. The auction carries on from May 6 to May 16 this year, after which the winning lucky bidders will be having lunch in San Francisco with Dorsey. The aim of course if to gather funds for Build.Org, which is working to impart entrepreneurship education to high school students, in order to decrease their drop-out rates.

eBay and Build.org are jointly auctioning lunch with Jack Dorsey, to raise funds for a charitable cause
eBay and Build.org are jointly auctioning lunch with Jack Dorsey, to raise funds for a charitable cause

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Danielle Trofe’s Hourglass LED Lamps use the power of falling sand to light up

When there is a desire to set apart one’s personal space into something different, and making an impression amongst folks and friends, the limits of new technology and design know definite bounds. That is responsible for the creation of special designs in the genre of table lamps like the Mafia II gun lamp, the LightDrive LED-less lamp, and the Charlie Davidson crane lamp, that change the surrounding aesthetics all by themselves. Now for those interested in the nuances of science and the potential of innovation, the Hourglass LED lamps by Danielle Trofe would certainly find considerable interest. Powered from the energy derived from falling sand, these hourglass LED lamps proves that laws of science and designing creativity can indeed be bought together for a single concept.

Hourglass LED lamps by Danielle Trofe are powered by the energy of falling sand
Hourglass LED lamps by Danielle Trofe are powered by the energy of falling sand

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One-off 1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Coupé Vignale to auction at Bonhams Quail Lodge auction 2013

For the vintage car collectors, the 1950’s Ferrari has a special meaning, including 1953 when significant models came on the road, many being one-off editions. In the past, we have shown you mentionable auctions of Ferraris such as the 1953 Ferrari 375 coupe, which went on the market for $2 million, and the 1953 Ferrari Mille Miglia Berniletta which was looking at $4.3 million at the time of it’s auction. Now a one-off 1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Coupe Vignale is set to go under the hammer at the upcoming Bonham’s Quail Lodge auction in August this year. The reason why this particular edition marks a landmark amongst competing Ferrari models in Italian designing history, is that the coach work had been created by the noted Giovanni Michelotti for Vignale, as an unique offering from the house of Ferrari. However, there is no word on how much this exclusive edition car will finally bring at the auction event.

1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Coupe Vignale is a one-off piece
1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Coupe Vignale is a one-off piece

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Australia’s first banknote printed 100 years ago has gone on sale for $3.6 million

In a rare revision of Australia’s economic history, the first bank-note printed over a 100 years ago has gone on the auction block for a price of A$3.6 million ($3.68 million). Though this year has seen currency land on the auction blocks in the form of coins such as the rare 1913 Liberty nickel, and the rare Islamic gold coins, this bank-note appears as something for a rarer pedigree, which means that price records are set to be broken for currency auctions in the time to come. Recent history dating to the year 2008, shows that this particular bank note actually had been the most expensive Australian bank note ever sold, by commanding A$1.8 million at an auction then. Numbered ‘M000001’, this was known to be the first note printed in 1913, and given as a gift to Judith Denman, the daughter of then Governor-General of Australia, Lord Deman, and has been under the family’s position for most it’s life.

This A$10 bank note was issued in 1913, and is known to be the first bank note of the country
This A$10 bank note was issued in 1913, and is known to be the first bank note of the country

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