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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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A New Kind Of Desire

Range Rover SV Lansdowne Edition

At an exclusive event last week at their revamped boutique in Mayfair, the new SV Lansdowne Edition car was revealed. The latest SUV from the SV Bespoke division of the British manufacturer is proof positive that true luxury is in high demand these days. Perhaps we should rather speak about the redefinition of luxury, which […]

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Joint Ecstasy

The Corum Rolls-Royce watch and the genesis of modern co-branding

The 1970s, in the luxury world, were a time of excess. Fashion looked to exaggerate the bohemian style of the late 1960s with flared trousers, wide collars, and excessively patterned coloured fabrics. At the other extreme, the Halston, Missoni and Diane von Furstenberg-clad crowds were part of the disco era of dance floors and glitter, […]

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The Gift of Time

Because your time is your life

My job as an editor means that my life is ruled by strict time boundaries and imminent deadlines, so I spend a lot of time looking at my watch. I imagine this happens to many of you and your partners, so I thought you may be interested in introducing a bit of variety into the […]

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An Icon Reimagined

The New Norton Commando 961

Norton, the world-renowned motorcycle brand, has re-invented itself with the launch of a new Commando model, the 961. I-M Intelligent Magazine sent Jeremy Webb to Dorset to get up-close and personal with this icon of the British roads. The Norton Commando was launched in 1967, the year of my birth. The bike was so popular […]

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BMW iX1 xDrive30 M Sport

The Little Black Dress… on wheels

In the same way that a little black dress is the one piece in your wardrobe that you can wear anywhere, anytime and look the part, so is the new BMW iX1. If you just want one car, the iX1 is great to go shopping in town, to ferry kids around, to go a bit […]

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Power to the Music

Steinway & Sons’ Spiriocast reimagines musical technology

Since 1853, Steinway & Sons have been the choice of nine out of ten concert pianists, as well as countless professionals and amateurs in the world. The end of 2022 has marked a significant step in taking this world renowned and masterful company to the next step in musical creativity and technology with the launch […]

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Bring Out The Jewels

Advent Time (Part IV)

The fourth week of advent is full of anticipation and joy at the proximity of Christmas Day. Myth has it that light gets brighter as we approach Christmas day, despite the days being the shortest in the year. Our Advent Time series aims at finishing in the brightest of lights with seven jewelled watches which […]

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It’s Complicated

Advent Time (Part III)

The third week of Advent starts on Gaudete Sunday, which can fall on any date between the 11th and the 17th of December. The term is derived from the Latin opening words of the introit antiphon, “Rejoice (Gaudete) in the Lord always.” It refers to the anticipation at the approach of the Christmas celebration. In […]

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Tech up for Christmas

Four everyday gadgets and the odd one out

As the early morning alarm sounds following yet another Christmas party, I begrudgingly roll out of bed and head towards my lifesaving coffee machine. My personal choice of caffeine-supplying device is the Lavazza A Modo Mio SMEG (£249). SMEG combines cutting-edge technology and unique design in a slick espresso maker that delivers authentic Italian coffee. […]