Category: Luxury

Grow Your Own Sports Car

Posted by Timothy on 07/24/2008 at 2:44 PM

It seems like every car manufacturer is out there to prove that they can make a greener and more eco-friendly car. Though for the most part this has been focused on fuel consumption - creating hybrids, evs or hydrogen powered machines. Technologies which many would say are merely pushing the issues of negative impact around so that the cars look better but without actually reducing impact in the larger scheme of things.

But Lotus, who were involved in the design of the Tesla ev, have recently unveiled what really is a forward looking car which not only takes a more systemic approach to car design but also creates something which will actually make petrolheads go wow.

Welcome the Lotus "Eco Elise" concept car.


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Clooney presses Omega

Posted by Timothy on 03/15/2008 at 2:25 PM

I was interested to read on the BBC that George Clooney was taking a stand against Omega for whom he is a spokesperson.
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Sustainable Luxury

Posted by Timothy on 02/01/2008 at 5:33 PM

I remember a time when a luxury product was more than just a brand that cost a little more. Luxury goods used to be about craftsmanship and durability. You spent a little more on that leather bag because you just new it would still be around in 5-10 years time.
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