Between 1981 – 1990, a very small number of 6×6 cab chassis Land Rover Defenders in Australia were made by JRA, and Classic Overland managed to get their hands on one of these gems. What did they come up with? A stealthy all-black vehicle called “Black Mamba”, powered by a 6.2L GM LS3 producing 430 …
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Photo credit: Ahmed Qadri via RM SothebysThat’s right, this 2015 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 could be yours, if the price is right. It combines the G63’s engine, with 6×6 portal axles, a pick-up version of the G-Class body, and a luxurious interior. This six-wheel drive vehicle is powered by a twin-turbocharged 5.5L V8 generating 536-hp …
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Based on the 812 Superfast, the Ferrari 812 GTS is now the most powerful production convertible in the world. Powered by a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 gasoline engine generating 789 horsepower and 529 pound-feet of torque, it can sprint from 0-62 mph in under 3-seconds, 0-124 mph in 8.3-seconds, and top out at over 211 …
Photo credit: ADV TinkerGlobal Expedition Vehicles’ Safari Extreme is basically a luxurious, solar-powered home on wheels. With a base price of $425,000, it’s not for most, but anyone that can afford this will most certainly appreciate its amenities. Measuring 15′ 8″ (length) , 96″ (width), 84″ (height), this behemoth features a 4-point connection between the …
South Carolina-based Himalaya specializes in creating one-off Land Rover Defender vehicles, and their latest project is a limited-edition Spectre Defender based on the one used by James Bond in the film. At $250,000, this vehicle sports the crew cab pickup configuration, a reinforced galvanized frame, and most importantly, a GM-sourced LS3 engine generating 525 horsepower, …
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Photo by freestocks.org on Unsplash Don’t get left behind. Luxury retailers need to understand the latest trends to succeed in 2019… With online sales of luxury brands expected to reach $70 billion globally by 2025. Transitioning from a physical store to positioning a luxury brand online is key for growth from 2019 onwards. And, digital …
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Over the past few years there has been a monumental shift in consumer behaviour towards luxury goods. The change in paradigms of how people consume content and shop has particularly been shaped by the power differences in generations. Young affluent consumers are increasing in numbers and, with it, the way in which they shop for …
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Strike a pose: The 2019 Cadillac XT4 in front of the 1772 Alston House. Late to the SUV game, Cadillac has been playing catch up since. Sure, its flagship Escalade was one of the first luxury utility vehicles of its kind and the SRX (now XT5) followed five years later in 2004. But it has …
The all-new Audi SQ5 is big on performance and luxury. It isn’t too often that I get a performance vehicle, but when one arrives, I rub my hands in delicious anticipation of the drive ahead. Most of my performance test models are coupes and sports cars, such as the Ford Mustang and Jaguar F-Type, or …
Earlier this year, McKinsey reported that 80% of luxury sales are now influenced by online. This is a staggering figure, and clearly highlights the important role digital now plays within a luxury purchase. It might be surprising, then, to know that digital revenue at the majority of luxury brands still contributes little in comparison to …
From Dollar Shave Club to Squarespace – we’ve seen brands of all kinds embrace humour in marketing. It’s pretty obvious why. Humorous campaigns can be attention-grabbing and highly shareable, as long as they hit the mark, that is. For the luxury industry, however, humour tends to be avoided at all costs. Instead, brands tend to …
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It was 10 years ago that Victoria Beckham first launched her own fashion label. With each collection released in the past decade, the former Spice Girl has continued to impress critics, leading to the opening of two landmark stores in London and Hong Kong, and hundreds of department store concessions worldwide. The Victoria Beckham ecommerce …
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