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Lamborghini Temerario

Raging against the dying V10 light

The new Lamborghini Temerario – named after a Spanish bull that fought in the arena of Madrid in 1875 – is a crucial model for Lamborghini, designed to take over the super sports car baton from the Huracán.

The Huracán is nearing the end of production with a full order book. Nearly 30,000 units of the baby Lamborghini have been sold. Its design, crafted by Filippo Perini, has aged well, so the new Temerario, while different, is not a radical departure. It retains Lamborghini’s historic hexagonal design elements, with a curvier, less edgy twist by the current Design Director, Mitja Borkert.

While Lamborghini claims the new car revs to 10,000rpm, it downplays the fact that EU emissions regulations forced it to adopt a twin-turbo V8 with a hybrid battery, abandoning the iconic V10. With 907 horsepower, the Temerario can hit 210 mph and accelerate from 0-62 mph in just 2.7 seconds. A true super sports car. The shrieking V10 of the Huracán is now consigned to Lamborghini’s history books and directly onto a drive-before-you-die wish list of Lamborghini lovers.

The cabin of the Temerario mirrors…

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Jaguar Type 00

A new dawn

In the last four weeks, between the multimedia campaign, the new logo and the partial reveal of the Type 00, Jaguar has probably been in the news more often than in the last four years put together. The dramatic change of direction taken by the brand has divided opinion not just in the UK, but […]

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Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Carbon SR_A by Samuel Ross

The “art of fushion” meets “social architecture for the body”

The thirst for ongoing innovation by Hublot combined with the creativity of Samuel Ross when it comes to materials and forms has resulted in the Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Carbon SR_A. In this, the latest collaboration between the Swiss luxury watch brand and the international artist and designer, technical and aesthetic boundaries have been pushed […]

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BMW iX xDrive50 M Sport

The new electric power generation

The iX series represents the pinnacle of the BMW Group electrification strategy. With ranges of up to 380 miles (in ideal conditions) on a single charge, luxurious interior and all the tech you could imagine, these cars are truly changing the experience of electric driving. I took an iX xDrive50 Sport with the M trim […]

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FABULOUS FATHERS

A few ideas to spoil your dad this year in his very special day

Fatherhood can come in many different ways, it doesn’t necessarily have to mean a biological connection. A stepfather, grandfather, uncle or even a friend could fulfil that important role and provide the love, support and guidance that we all need in our formative years. For example, Charlemagne (A.D. 742-28), the first ruler of the Holy […]

Culture, Toys

In The Footsteps Of Giants

Vacheron Constantin celebrates ancient civilisations

I’ve recently had the privilege to speak to Christian Selmoni, Style and Heritage Director at Vacheron Constantin about four stunning watches it has created for its Métiers d’Art collection as part of its partnership with Musée de Louvre. In 2019, Vacheron Constantin partnered up with the Louvre in Paris and notably participated in 2020 to […]

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TIME WITH DAD

The heart of a father is the masterpiece of nature

The time we spend with our fathers is precious. Dads have a unique role in parenting their children. Their love transforms them into heroes, adventurers, teachers, and a source of lifelong inspiration. As a symbol of the value of time with our fathers, here we have selected four watches that may inspire you to share […]

Lifestyle, Toys

HALF A CENTURY IN FASHION

By Francesca Fearon

When Audemars Piguet launched its game-changing Royal Oak in 1972, girls were wearing hot pants, guys were in flares, David Bowie’s alter-ego Ziggy Stardust was in the charts with Starman, and Gucci was the global luxury fashion brand of the moment (as it is again). Five decades later and the iconic Royal Oak is still […]

Lifestyle, Toys

Under Pressure!

By Robin Swithinbank

Some years ago, I had the curious pleasure of interviewing an offshore commercial diver. Burly, laconic and a sort of modern-day cowboy in rubber boots, he was an odd fellow, impressive, unknowable, apparently unflappable. In tones that lacked any inflexion, he described being hundreds of metres below the water where he was working on a […]

Culture, Toys

The Right Watch

Breitling celebrates Aurora 7’s flight and recovery of Carpenter’s Cosmonaute.

Splashdown! Aurora 7 was four hours, 32 minutes and 47 seconds into its flight, travelling at over 17,000 miles per hour, orbiting over Hawaii for the third time when the gyro warning light appeared on Scott Carpenter’s control panel, requiring the manual firing of the retro rockets for re-entry. The mission up to that point […]

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THE SHAPE OF TIME TO COME

by Dr Andrew Hildreth

“The historian’s special contribution is the discovery of the manifold shapes of time. The aim of the historian, regardless of his specialty in erudition, is to portray time. He is committed to the detection and description of the shape of time.” George Kubler, The Shape of Time, 1962. “And when he has conquered all the […]

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Bamford, Bremont, British

The collaborative California dialled S500 Supermarine

In a sense, the Bamford x Bremont collaboration has been in the works for some time, even before the main players thought about the project. There has, in the last decade or so, been a notable resurgence in the British watchmaking industry. The new British Alliance of Watch and Clock Makers, founded in 2020, is […]