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Rolls-Royce & Bloodhound Work On a Supercar

By Agencies  ON May 17th 2013 at 11:47AM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

Drive way beyond 1,000 mph, because Bloodhounds latest supercar will be loaded with a record-breaking Rolls-Royce jet engine  ...   Continue Reading »

Hedonistic Pleasure: Lamborghini Unveils the Outrageous Egoista

By Faye Remedios  ON May 14th 2013 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Lamborghini has unveiled the Egoista - a car made for just one person. This Walter De Silva designed single-seater is inspired by an Apache helicopter, where the cockpit can be ejected in an emergency. The profile is said to represent a charging bull with its head down and horns pointed forward.  ...   Continue Reading »

Week in Luxury Launches: World Fastest Car & Covetable Royal Objects

By Team Luxe  ON Apr 5th 2013 at 4:26PM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

Every week, our friends at Luxury Launches give us the low down on uber-luxurious happenings across the world. This week Hennessey's Venom GT broke records to become the world's fastest production car; Christie's has a royal pink diamond for sale and the Queen's Jubilee boat can be yours for a holiday  ...   Continue Reading »

The Highs & Lows of Private Aviation in India

By Rajeev Wadhwa  ON Mar 18th 2013 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

As the number of HNIs in India grows, so does their need for the luxury of private aviation. Baron Aviation's Rajeev Wadhwa tells us about the state of private aviation in India - along with the ups and the downs  ...   Continue Reading »

Jet-setters: Billionaires with Expensive Private Jets

By Team Luxe  ON Mar 14th 2013 at 7:16PM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

You would know him as the CEO of Kingdom Holding and one of the richest men in the world. But theres another reason why the Saudi Prince Al-Walid bin Talal has been in the news. The customised Airbus A380 is the latest addition to his airplane collection that already consists of a customised 747 and an Airbus 231. Of course, he isnt the only billionaire who has taken to jet-setting with so much of a passion. Heres a look at High Networth Individuals around the world whose private jet planes are worth talking about  ...   Continue Reading »

The Luxury of Travel: Gulfstream’s G650 Lands in the Country

By Karishma Rajani  ON Feb 28th 2013 at 3:55PM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

Gulfstreams latest conception, the G650, has made its official entry into the Indian market. Heres a look at the world-class features the fastest civilian aircraft has to offer  ...   Continue Reading »

Week in Luxury Launches: A Week of Many Firsts

By Karishma Roye  ON Feb 22nd 2013 at 4:14PM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

Every week, our friends at Luxury Launches give us the low down on uber-luxurious happenings across the world. What was interesting about this week was the spectacle of some record breakers, some newsmakers, and some market movers, all roll out together. Read on to find out more  ...   Continue Reading »

Saudi Prince Alwaleed Sells Private Airbus A380

By Karishma Roye  ON Feb 20th 2013 at 3:19PM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

Once acquired, would you have the heart to give up a 239 ft-long private jet for a good cause? Well, this Saudi princethe world's 15th richest mandid  ...   Continue Reading »

Gulu Lalvani: Living the Jet Set Life

By Chelna Khatau  ON Feb 4th 2013 at 9:57AM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

Gulu Lalvani has founded and successfully ran Binatone, the world's second largest manufacturer of digital cordless phones, has appeared on Britain's rich list and lives a jet set life. But what the keen yachtman is most passionate about right now is his luxury marina development. We spoke to Lalvani about his vision for the Royal Phuket Marina, sailing and his yachts.  ...   Continue Reading »

On the High Seas with El Jefe

By Karishma Roye  ON Jan 7th 2013 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

Under the scanner this week is Derecktor Shipyards luxury motor yacht, the El Jefe. With an exotic name and some exquisite treatment, heres a few reasons why were considering chartering this refurbished yacht for a luxury getaway beyond the horizon  ...   Continue Reading »

Week in Luxury: Living the High Life

By Karishma Roye  ON Dec 14th 2012 at 5:47PM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

Every week, our friends at Luxury Launches give us the low down on uber-luxurious happenings across the world. This week, the launches were so diverse (some bizarre even), that weve decided the only way you can go from a fancy hotel to a designer coffin is by stringing together a make believe, albeit strange holiday experience. Its whimsical, but read up, you wont regret it  ...   Continue Reading »

Gulfstream Ups Sustainability Drive with Bio Fuel Flights

By Chelna Khatau  ON Dec 5th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

A little over a year after American conglomerate Honeywell debuted its Green Jet Fuel on a transatlantic flight to the Paris Air Show, Gulfstream became the first manufacturer to fly its aircraft using second generation bio fuels  ...   Continue Reading »

How to Plan a Party on a Jet or Yacht

By Kymberlee Fernandes  ON Nov 19th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

Hosting a party at home, or even a hotel, is so old school. If, you're planning a party, why not take it off the ground? Chartering a boat, or even a plane is a great option  ...   Continue Reading »

Buyer's Guide: What to Keep in Mind While Shopping for a Yacht or Private Jet

By Karishma Roye  ON Oct 16th 2012 at 10:27AM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

While buying your very own luxury yacht or private jet signifies that you have arrived, how do you know what vibes with your personality the best? We help you sort out your priorities with two industry experts that contest the case for these opulent investments  ...   Continue Reading »

Beyonce Gifts Jay-Z a Bombardier Jet

By Kymberlee Fernandes  ON Jun 27th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

Grammy-award winning singer Beyonce gifted her baby daddy Jay-Z a cool Bombardier jet for Father's Day. Check out the flying machine here  ...   Continue Reading »

Mallika Sherawat's High Flying Trip to Versailles

By TNN  ON May 24th 2012 at 12:30PM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

Her contemporaries may be slogging it out to squeeze into every frame at Cannes. But Mallika Sherawat showed the world that when it comes to good life, she owns it. On a private jet, she left for Versailles. Find out for what  ...   Continue Reading »

An Insider's Guide to 2012 Cannes Film Festival

By Music and Commerce  ON May 11th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

The Cannes film festival is your chance to mix and mingle with stars and the glitterati from across the globe on the picturesque Cote d' Azur. The glamorous film festival is calendared from May 16 to May 27 where films around the world will be competing for a prestigious film award, the Palme d'Or. Cannes is known for drawing the creme de la creme of the jet set crowd with festivities, fine dining and red carpet events fit for the A-List. Here is an Insider's Guide to the Cannes Film Festival with the scoop on where to eat, stay and chill in style  ...   Continue Reading »

How Luxury Cos Make The Big Sell

By TNN  ON May 1st 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

There's a Rs 12.5 crore Bugatti in someone's parking lot, and a Rs 5.3 crore mini-submarine in someone else's private beach. Who are the people buying these and who are the ones making the sales pitch?  ...   Continue Reading »

Trend Alert: Private Jets Are a Billionaire's Second Home

By Kymberlee Fernandes  ON Apr 16th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Cars & Jets 

Remember a time when the affluent moved from buying fast cars and sprawling mansions to private jets? Well, the same guys now have leaped into an age where they're keeping their jets, but making sure they come with fine leather seats, swish bedrooms magnificent boardrooms, and now garages for theirs Rolls Royces too. Statistics say, manufacturers sold 200 large jets in 2011, including 17 Boeing and Airbus private planes. It's a palace in the sky they want these days  ...   Continue Reading »