BMW defends U.S. luxury crown
Deep-pocketed customers helped insulate the U.S. luxury market from the brunt of the pandemic in 2020, as premium deliveries fell 11 percent compared with a 14 percent slide for the overall industry. Hybrids helped Lexus surpass Mercedes and finish N.....»»
Why do Asian consumers love luxury shopping?
The Asia-Pacific region is the largest consumer of personal luxury goods in the world. Asian consumers shop at home and overseas in cities like New York, Milan and Paris, contributing to the luxury industry's remarkable growth......»»
BMW hires former Polestar design boss as part of creative team reshuffle
Maximilian Missoni will oversee the design of the automaker's upper-midsize and luxury class models......»»
Michael B. Jordan is remaking this classic action heist movie
Michael B. Jordan will direct and star in a new Thomas Crown Affair movie for Amazon MGM Studios. The remake will receive a worldwide theatrical release......»»
Now an established luxury brand, Genesis is refining strategy to win loyal customers
Hyundai's premium brand expects more growth on strong product, new dedicated dealerships and a focus on loyalty......»»
Italy luxury yacht victims died of ‘dry drowning,’ first autopsies show
Italy luxury yacht victims died of ‘dry drowning,’ first autopsies show.....»»
Beats by Dre teases new PowerBeats Pro 2 headphones for 2025
In an unusual move, Apple's Beats by Dre subsidiary has announced an update to its PowerBeats Pro line, at least months before launch.The original PowerBeats ProThe original Powerbeats Pro came out in 2019, and were strong, luxury headphones, if with.....»»
From rhino horn snuff to pangolin livestock feed: A half-century of patents reveals the wildlife trade"s evolution
The bright blue blood of the horseshoe crab is used around the world to detect bacterial contamination in vaccines. Synonymous with luxury, sturgeon caviar has been patented as an antidote to impotency in China. Rhino horn is used in traditional Asia.....»»
Google Pixel 9 vs. OnePlus 12: the battle for the $800 crown
What's the best $800 phone you can buy right now? Is it the brand new Google Pixel 9 or the OnePlus 12? Let's find out!.....»»
Trade-in talk on service drive is mostly not happening, survey shows
More than half of both mass-market and luxury customers said they were not asked whether they wanted to know their vehicle's trade-in value......»»
GMC puts more off-road luxury in freshened Yukon SUV
The updated Yukon SUV, expected to go on sale by the end of the year, includes a new AT4 Ultimate trim that combines more premium amenities with capability on rugged terrain......»»
Steve Jobs" mega yacht bashed a billionaire"s boat in Italy
In what is possibly the slowest speed nautical crash ever, Steve Jobs' yacht struck another billionaire's vessel.Steve Jobs' Venus hits another yacht [Instagram/Ricardo Salinas Pliego]A pair of luxury yachts came into contact with each other off the.....»»
Amazon defends $4B Anthropic AI deal from UK monopoly concerns
Amazon risks heavy fines if Anthropic deal violates UK's latest competition law. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially launched a pr.....»»
The son of Norway"s crown princess faces preliminary charges of bodily harm and criminal damage
The son of Norway"s crown princess faces preliminary charges of bodily harm and criminal damage.....»»
Cadillac works to elevate luxury brand with bespoke vehicles, curated experience
Cadillac caters to buyers of the ultraluxury Celestiq electric sedan with a curated design experience allowing them to select customized materials and finishes......»»
Cequence Unified API Protection defends against attacks targeting AI applications
Cequence introduced advancements to its Unified API Protection (UAP) platform, specifically tailored to support the secure use of AI applications like Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). Cequence’s solutions protect applications deploye.....»»
25 years ago, the sexiest action movie ever made was released. Here’s why it still sizzles
The Thomas Crown Affair is a great Pierce Brosnan movie, and a great movie more generally......»»
Apple defends business practices in motion to dismiss DOJ lawsuit
Apple has filed a motion to dismiss the Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit, saying the case lacks a legal foundation.Apple defends business practices in motion to dismiss DOJ lawsuitThe DOJ, along with several states, has accused Apple of mono.....»»
The Audi A6 e-tron blends in with combustion models, but that’s by design
The 2025 Audi A6 e-tron is the latest EV from the German luxury brand, and previews a new design direction for an uncertain future......»»
Luxury brands Balenciaga and Rimowa launch Apple Vision Pro apps
France's Balenciaga and Germany's Rimowa have launched their first public apps, bringing fashion and high-end luggage to the Apple Vision Pro.Balenciaga's app shows off its latest fashion collectionIf you've bought an Apple Vision Pro, you're not lik.....»»
Best luxury EVs: Go electric in style
While there are plenty of luxury EVs out there, it can be difficult to find the right one for your needs, even if you have cash to spend on an electric vehicle,.....»»