Bentley unveils its first electric car, the 300-mile range Torcal, set to arrive in September, amidst a challenging luxury EV market following mixed performances from Ferrari, Porsche, and Mercedes, raising questions about the timing of its entry.
After 7 years of renovation, NYC's historic Flatiron Building emerges with 36 ultra-luxury condos, priced up to $58.5m, blending preserved Beaux-Arts exterior with modern interiors.
A Suzhou court ordered Chinese tea chain Molly Tea to pay Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan for trademark infringement of a four-petal floral pattern. The ruling sparked online anger and a debate over luxury companies privatizing traditional Chinese cultural motifs.
Former San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker's 53-acre Texas mansion, featuring an extravagant private water park and luxury amenities, has received another price cut to $11 million, nearly five years after first hitting the market.
Actress Margot Robbie is believed to be the mystery buyer of Redwood, a $28 million luxury estate in Currumbin Valley, Queensland, marking the highest price ever for a residential property in the state. The purchase signifies her return to her childhood roots on the Gold Coast.
Luxury car maker Aston Martin has secured £550m in new loans to bolster its balance sheet and fund future product plans, following significant net losses of £493.2m last year and the announcement of 600 job cuts, primarily in the UK.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has amassed a vast residential portfolio over two decades, including properties in Washington, California, Washington D.C., New York, Florida, and Hawaii. His buying pattern often involves acquiring neighboring properties to expand existing compounds, with recent purchases totaling $234 million on Indian Creek Island, Miami.
Bentley unveils its first electric car, the 300-mile range Torcal, set to arrive in September, amidst a challenging luxury EV market following mixed performances from Ferrari, Porsche, and Mercedes, raising questions about the timing of its entry.
Luxury car sales in China dropped significantly last month and in the first half of the year, with brands like Mercedes-Benz and Land Rover experiencing declines as wealthy consumers increasingly favor electric vehicles due to rising crude oil prices.
Billionaire Bill Koch's 52-acre Aspen estate, Elk Mountain Lodge, sold for $33.515 million at auction after nearly two years on the market. Originally listed at $125 million, the sale reflects a significant price reduction and shifts in the ultra-luxury housing market.
Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino were booed at a World Cup final co-hosted by the US, where Trump later attempted to join Spain's victory celebration on the podium before being quietly ushered away by Infantino, marking a repeat of a previous incident.
DeA Capital Real Estate ha ottenuto un finanziamento di 280 milioni di euro per il fondo Millennium Luxury, sottoscritto da Fort Partners, destinato alla riqualificazione di Palazzo Marini a Roma per ospitare il Four Seasons e riqualificare Piazza San Silvestro.
Vertu's $6,880 Alphafold targets affluent executives with a luxury foldable phone and AI agent, Hermes. While materials and service are premium, the AI's autonomy sometimes leads to incomplete tasks, and the hardware resembles a significantly cheaper ZTE model.
Three men have been jailed in the UK for a £4 million cryptocurrency fraud, impersonating police officers to trick victims into transferring their digital assets. The trio spent the stolen funds on luxury items and holidays, with sentences ranging from three years nine months to six years for fraud and money laundering.
Larry Ellison, Oracle co-founder, rose from struggling to pay utility bills for his early software projects to becoming the world's second-richest man. His journey included dropping out of college, being rejected by investors, founding Oracle, and later purchasing 98% of the Hawaiian island of Lānaʻi. Despite recent stock market fluctuations affecting his net worth, Oracle's core business remains strong.
Donald Trump attended the World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium, arriving via Marine One and seated with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and other dignitaries. He was briefly shown on video screens, receiving scattered boos, and was scheduled to present the winner's trophy.
A luxury car parked on a Bengaluru footpath highlights India's widespread illegal parking problem, exacerbated by rapid vehicle ownership growth, inadequate infrastructure, lax enforcement, and a lack of civic sense. The issue impacts pedestrian safety and urban mobility, requiring a multi-faceted solution.
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement is poised to eliminate tariffs on 99% of Indian exports and reduce duties on 90% of UK goods, benefiting sectors like luxury vehicles and spirits from the UK, and textiles and leather from India.
Indian Railways offers a Full Tariff Rate (FTR) scheme allowing groups to charter entire trains or reserve coaches for exclusive use. This service is ideal for weddings, religious trips, corporate tours, and educational excursions, with booking possible up to six months in advance.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed using AI to accelerate medical research while wearing a vintage $2 million Rolex 6062 "Stelline." The watch, known for its moonphase complication, was seen during a podcast interview where Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan detailed their Biohub initiative's goals.
The Joolca Hottap Go offers a self-contained hot water solution for remote locations, featuring a 12L tank and propane heating. Despite its high cost and optional battery, its all-in-one design and water recirculation make it a convenient choice for vanlifers and outdoor enthusiasts.
A report indicates President Trump's new Air Force One, a $1 billion retrofit of a Qatari jet, may lack advanced antimissile defenses present in older models, raising concerns about vulnerability outside U.S. airspace, especially given renewed threats from Iran.
A sprawling New Jersey mansion valued at $35.5 million was reportedly sold for just $10 to Daniyar Kessikbayev, linked to Kazakhstan's former ruling elite. The unusual deal, which took place in 2025, is under renewed scrutiny due to political connections.
Hong Kong's luxury hotels have surpassed pre-pandemic room rates, reaching HK$2,169 in 2025, a 1% increase from 2018 levels. This outpaces the overall hotel market, which saw rates drop 8% from 2018. The trend continued into Q1 2023, with luxury ADR up 12.3%.
