New Orbis Mundi
Two hundred years ago this year, Édouard Bovet, a watchmaker who learnt his trade in Switzerland, perfected it in London and made his reputation in China, decided to open his own company with his brothers, to bring luxury Swiss watches into the Chinese market. The success was immediate and extraordinary, to the point that Bovet […]
Rare Handcrafts 2022
From April 6 to 23, 2022, at its historic headquarters on Rue du Rhône, the iconic watch manufacturer is presenting nearly 60 Rare Handcrafts creations that pay tribute to a wide range of artisanal skills. Apart from these treasures that reflect wonderfully inspired, magnificent craftsmanship, visitors can also watch masters of their art demonstrating tradition-steeped […]
Breguet Reine de Naples
In 1812, Abraham-Louis Breguet created the very first wristwatch for Napoleon’s sister, Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples. This historic piece, freely interpreted, is the inspiration for a feminine collection which has become legendary. Unfortunately, the original vanished at some point, lost forever… which somehow adds to the mystery and romanticism around many of Breguet’s timepieces. […]
Suzuki’s New GSX-S1000
Streamlined and stunning in shape and form, Suzuki has launched its new GSX-S1000 naked street bike. Jeremy Webb has been one of the first journalists to get a ride on one. When he returned from their HQ, the smile on his face said it all. There is nothing better than jumping on a brand-new bike […]
GENESIS GV80
The Genesis GV80 is a new luxury SUV competitively matched against established rivals such as the BMW X5 and Volvo XC90. Can it steal an edge for the family buyer in need of the practical elements of an SUV but, still wanting a comfortable and stylish interior? Genesis is a fairly new brand to the […]
Marek Reichman
Marek grew up in a family of car fanatics. Their passion sparked his interest on industrial design, which he developed in his university studies, specialising in Vehicle Design at the Royal College of Art in London. As Chief Creative Officer of Aston Martin Lagonda, he’s been producing one amazing machine after another for the iconic […]
New Range Rover SV
It is not often that my jaw drops at the unveiling of a new car – these days changes from one iteration to the next are normally quite marginal – but that is exactly what happened when Prof Gerry McGovern OBE, Chief Creative Officer at Jaguar Land Rover pulled the cover of the new Range […]
Fiat 500 Elettrica
I must confess I’ve always been a big fan of the Fiat 500, a car that seems as at home whizzing around the streets as it would do in the pages of a fashion magazine, that’s how pretty it is. From the humble original Nuova 500 in 1957 till this very latest electric version, only […]
Bugatti Baby
Like your first kiss just behind the schoolyard bicycle sheds, you always remember your first car. At the risk of showing my age, I still remember mine. It was a Junior Forty J40 Roadster – a 1950s pedal car made of some hefty metal components that helped build leg muscles the size and strength of […]
Salon Privé 2021
Salon Privé has become a must-attend event for car enthusiasts throughout the length and breadth of the country and this year, it has been no different. The industry’s latest and greatest designs meet with classic legends, from pre-war Bentleys to two of the most famous Jaguar E-Types ever, prototype 9600 HP and 77 RW, their […]
