The Prancing Horse’s special-edition Ferrari LaFerrari is the maximum expression of what defines the Italian brand

Karanvir Singh:

Today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the auto enthusiasts across the globe get to witness the launch of some of the finest and eagerly anticipated luxury cars including the $3.9 million Lamborghini Veneno, the Concept Car Pininfarina Sergio, the Rolls-Royce Wraith, the Bentley’s Flying Spur, the Aston Martin Rapide Bertone Jet 2+2, the Production Alfa Romeo 4C, and the Toyota’s FT-86 Open Concept, along with the Prancing Horse’s eagerly-anticipated limited-series special, the Ferrari LaFerrari of which just 499 will be built. Dubbed as LaFerrari, as it’s described as the maximum expression of what defines the iconic Italian automotive brand. With F1-inspired aerodynamics, the Ferrari LaFerrari depicts excellence in terms of technological innovation, performance, visionary styling and the sheer thrill of driving. Especially designed to aim the avid Ferrari collectors, this is truly an extraordinary car which encompasses advanced solutions that, in the future, will find their way onto the rest of the range, and it represents the benchmark for the entire automotive industry. Interestingly, this four-seater also features in-car entertainment in the form of embedded iPad minis.

The Prancing Horse's special-edition Ferrari LaFerrari is the maximum expression of what defines the Italian brand
The Prancing Horse’s special-edition Ferrari LaFerrari is the maximum expression of what defines the Italian brand

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Damascus Steak Knives by Blades of the Gods boasts an ebony handle and sandblasted sterling silver applications

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Blending 1100 years of craftsmanship with modern quality, the Bali ‘island of the gods’, Indonesia-based producers of blades including ceremonial Keris daggers as well as chef-endorsed knives that integrate handcrafted Damascus patterns, or ‘pamor’ in Indonesian, as well as the exceptional sharpness you would expect from professional cutlery, Blades of the Gods has now created luxury $9,150 Shastra Steak Knives set. Noted for offering the finest in Balinese blacksmith tradition, this Damascus kitchen knives producing brand founded by Bernhard Leiner and Thomas Samson, actually created this impressive new set of knives catering to the demand for extra sharp and luxury steak knives among the top chefs in Europe and South East Asia. Besides, we have also earlier seen some fancy knives for the likes of discerning individuals including the Swiss Alps Panorama knives that bring a dose of Swiss luxury to the designer kitchens, the William Henry’s bejeweled knives, the Wenger’s Porsche Design Knives, the world’s finest chef’s knife, the S-box knife box, and the most expensive diamond-studded kitchen knife, to name a few.

Damascus Steak Knives by Blades of the Gods boasts an ebony handle and sandblasted sterling silver applications
Damascus Steak Knives by Blades of the Gods boasts an ebony handle and sandblasted sterling silver applications

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With Sweeping Fastback Design Rolls-Royce Wraith is the Ultimate Gentlemen’s Gran Turismo

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Presenting a unique character defined by power, style and drama with just a hint of the noir, here’s the ultimate gentlemen’s ‘fastback’ gran turismo, the Rolls-Royce Wraith, which at its heart features Rolls-Royce attributes of luxury, refinement and hand-craftsmanship. With striking fastback silhouette, this exclusively-new and much hyped about model from the world’s pinnacle ultra-luxury marque is described as the most potent and technologically advanced Rolls-Royce ever built, and impressively embodies the spirit of Charles Stewart Rolls and promises the sense of adventure and speed that drove the British auto manufacturer’s founding forefather. Officially launched at the Geneva Motor Show after a seemingly endless stream of teasers and sketches, the Wraith as a magnificent addition to the already eclectic Rolls-Royce product range, is now all set to compete with the Bentley’s most powerful 4-door model 2014 Flying Spur and Bentley’s world’s fastest four-seat Continental GT Speed Convertible.

With Sweeping Fastback Design Rolls-Royce Wraith is the Ultimate Gentlemen’s Gran Turismo
With Sweeping Fastback Design Rolls-Royce Wraith is the Ultimate Gentlemen’s Gran Turismo

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Already Sold-Out $3.9M Most Expensive Lamborghini Veneno celebrates 50th anniversary of Automobili Lamborghini

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Named after one of the fastest, strongest and most aggressive fighting bulls ever, here’s an ultra-exclusive Lamborghini Veneno, a road-going Italian super sports car and racing prototype which will celebrate its first-ever public appearance at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show as a tribute to the Automobili Lamborghini’s 50th anniversary. Limited to just 3 unique examples to be built and sold for as much as $3.9 million, the Lamborghini Veneno boasts a design focused on optimum aerodynamics and cornering stability, giving this powerful machine the real dynamic experience of a racing prototype, yet making it fully homologated for the road. After already being sold to customers at a price of $3.9 million, this street-legal racing car becomes the world’s most expensive Lamborghini which with a maximum output of 552 kW / 750 hp accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in a whip of 2.8 seconds, while offering the top speed of 355 km/h.

Already Sold-Out $3.9M Most Expensive Lamborghini Veneno celebrates 50th anniversary of Automobili Lamborghini
Already Sold-Out $3.9M Most Expensive Lamborghini Veneno celebrates 50th anniversary of Automobili Lamborghini

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Concept Car Pininfarina Sergio to be launched at Geneva Motor Show as tribute to Life Senator Sergio Pininfarina

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Back in year 2010 at the Geneva Motor Show, we saw the launch of Pininfarina Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept as a celebration of Pininfarina designs and a tribute to Alfa Romeo which celebrated its centenary in 2010, and also recently reported about Mazda and Fiat’s agreement that sets this two-seater concept for production in 2015. And in this year, Pininfarina will attend the Geneva Motor Show with a tribute to the renowned Italian automobile designer with exceptional talent who headed Pininfarina for 40 years and created a whole lot of legendary 4-wheel machines, Life Senator Sergio Pininfarina, who passed away in July 2012. To celebrate his incredible talent and his legendary work, Pininfarina in Geneva will unveil a concept car which renews the spirit of the extraordinary achievements born from Sergio Pininfarina’s pencil, translating it into a modern vision in the name of passion, innovation and exclusivity. And the exclusive concept car to be launched as tribute to the man, who was crowned by the international press ‘King of Design’, will be called ‘Sergio’.

Concept Car Pininfarina Sergio to be launched at Geneva Motor Show as tribute to Life Senator Sergio Pininfarina
Concept Car Pininfarina Sergio to be launched at Geneva Motor Show as tribute to Life Senator Sergio Pininfarina

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Concept Car Pininfarina Sergio to be launched at Geneva Motor Show as tribute to Life Senator Sergio Pininfarina

Karanvir Singh:

Back in year 2010 at the Geneva Motor Show, we saw the launch of Pininfarina Alfa Romeo 2uettottanta Concept as a celebration of Pininfarina designs and a tribute to Alfa Romeo which celebrated its centenary in 2010, and also recently reported about Mazda and Fiat’s agreement that sets this two-seater concept for production in 2015. And in this year, Pininfarina will attend the Geneva Motor Show with a tribute to the renowned Italian automobile designer with exceptional talent who headed Pininfarina for 40 years and created a whole lot of legendary 4-wheel machines, Life Senator Sergio Pininfarina, who passed away in July 2012. To celebrate his incredible talent and his legendary work, Pininfarina in Geneva will unveil a concept car which renews the spirit of the extraordinary achievements born from Sergio Pininfarina’s pencil, translating it into a modern vision in the name of passion, innovation and exclusivity. And the exclusive concept car to be launched as tribute to the man, who was crowned by the international press ‘King of Design’, will be called ‘Sergio’.

Concept Car Pininfarina Sergio to be launched at Geneva Motor Show as tribute to Life Senator Sergio Pininfarina
Concept Car Pininfarina Sergio to be launched at Geneva Motor Show as tribute to Life Senator Sergio Pininfarina

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Garia Mansory Currus: First Ever Luxury Design Roadster Golf Car to be launched at Geneva Motor Show

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Being inspired by the sense of joy and freedom an auto enthusiast get from riding a luxury sports car, and with an idea to translate that awesome experience to the golf car, the Denmark-based luxury golf car manufacturer Garia which earlier impressed us with its Garia 2+2 multi-functional golf cart and the $17,500 Garia Golf cart has now launched two new models, the Garia Roadster and the limited-edition of the roadster called the Garia Mansory Currus. Notably, the limited-edition Roadster is designed in close collaboration with Mansory, the German-based luxury car modification specialists that combines the highest technical level with masterly craftsmanship and most precious materials to create one-of-a-kind creations like the Carbonado Lamborghini Aventador, the carbon fiber Aston Martin DBS, the blue baby Rolls Royce in golden robe, the LINEA Vincerò, the one-off Bugatti Veyron Linea Vincero d’Oro, to name a few. Scheduled to be launched at the Geneva Motor Show, the Garia Mansory Currus, limited to 7 examples for sale, comes with signature Mansory luxury features including custom seat, carbon fiber rear body, and dashboard in genuine leather, along with many other luxury details found on custom cars.

Garia Mansory Currus: First Ever Luxury Design Roadster Golf Car to be launched at Geneva Motor Show
Garia Mansory Currus: First Ever Luxury Design Roadster Golf Car to be launched at Geneva Motor Show

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NBA Legend Michael Jordan’s new $2.8 Million House in North Carolina has a Personal Dock

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By acclamation, the greatest basketball player of all time who led the Bulls to six national championships and earned the NBA Most Valuable Player Award five times, an Olympic athlete, business person and an actor, Michael Jordan now got a huge deal on his second home in the Charlotte, North Carolina, where the b-ball legend already owns a penthouse sited just next to the Bank of America. The Charlotte Bobcats owner who single-handedly redefined the NBA superstar actually purchased a $2.8 million Cornelius-based 12,310 sq. ft lakefront home, which is about 22 miles north of uptown Charlotte where the Bobcats play their home games. Reportedly, Jordan snagged the home at a significant deal. As this gated and private residence that offers stunning panoramic lake views from almost every room and has its very own private dock was originally listed for $3.99 million in year 2011, the bank foreclosed on the home in August 2012, and later it was re-listed for $3.49 million.

NBA Legend Michael Jordan's new $2.8 Million House in North Carolina has a Personal Dock
NBA Legend Michael Jordan’s new $2.8 Million House in North Carolina has a Personal Dock

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Antoine Martin Slow Runner watch boasts the world’s largest and slowest balance with 7,200 beats per hour

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An independent Swiss watch manufacturing brand that stands for a consummate blend of watchmaking expertise, traditional craftsmanship and the passion for innovation, Antoine Martin, which also put its founder and watchmaker of exceptional talent Martin Braun’s 30 years of horological experience in an entirely new light, has come up with what is said to be the world’s largest and slowest balance. Mr. Martin Braun, the creative genius behind the brand has created a timepiece that ticks at the lowest frequency possible for a horological creation. Dubbed as the ‘Slow Runner’, the 42mm watch, also described as the slowest watch in the world has just ‘7,200 beats per hour’ and is no less than 24 millimeters in diameter, making the balance almost as big as the entire work. However, watch enthusiasts who love to own the world’s top ultra-complicated watches that are hard-to-produce and comes in strictly limited numbers, can see the watch by themselves at the world’s biggest watch fair, Baselworld, on April 25th.

Antoine Martin Slow Runner watch boasts the world’s largest and slowest balance with 7,200 beats per hour
Antoine Martin Slow Runner watch boasts the world’s largest and slowest balance with 7,200 beats per hour

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Auction Round Up: Collectible Letters, Documents and Sports Memorabilia

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We have earlier told you about the most happening auctions that kick started the year 2013, including the high end collectible cars, classic cars at RM Auctions Arizona 2013 and the expensive art sales that set the high-end art market abuzz in 2013. Now, take a look at some of the other upcoming auctions featuring antique documents, personal letters and sports memorabilia that is expected to woo the collectors.

Francis Crick’s letter to son about DNA

Expected Price: $2 million

An English molecular biologist, biophysicist, and neuroscientist, and most noted for being a co-discoverer of the structure of the DNA molecule in 1953 together with James D. Watson, the then 33-year old Francis Harry Compton Crick wrote a letter to his 12-year old son, describing his discovery of DNA with James Watson. Now the Noble Prize winner’s letter will show up at Christie’s auction block, where it’s expected to fetch as much as $2 million.

Francis Crick’s letter to son about DNA
Francis Crick’s letter to son about DNA

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