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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Incredible but true - a high-class ‘Bentley’ limousine for the price of a new ‘Dacia Duster’

The article discusses the history and luxury of Bentley, its challenges during the Great Depression, and its competition with Rolls-Royce and Volkswagen.

Mar 23 • 06:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

12 Global Car Companies Reduce Their Plans for Electric Vehicle Production

At least 12 global car manufacturers, including Honda and Mercedes-Benz, are scaling back their electric vehicle production plans due to sluggish demand and rising costs.

Mar 22 • 11:42 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Stop the Elite World of Yachts, We Must Make It More Popular

Bernard d'Alessandri, the Secretary General of the Yacht Club of Monaco, emphasizes the need to make the yacht industry more inclusive and accessible to young people.

Mar 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bentley does not slow down. Seventh year in the plus – despite difficult times

Bentley continues to thrive in the luxury car market, reporting profits for the seventh consecutive year despite challenges such as tariffs in the US and a decline in demand in China.

Mar 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Luxury Banking: JPMorgan Hires Without a Degree for These Roles with Competitive Salaries

JPMorgan is starting to hire without requiring a university degree for certain roles, reflecting a shift in the banking industry's approach to talent acquisition.

Mar 20 • 00:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

More than 100 cars have dropped in price: which models have the biggest discounts

Due to a decline in sales and the elimination of the luxury tax, car prices have significantly decreased in Argentina this month.

Mar 19 • 16:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Lamborghini still plans electric car, but is looking for the right emotions

Lamborghini is determined to develop an electric vehicle but is focused on ensuring it resonates emotionally with consumers.

Mar 19 • 13:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Luxury Cars: Rolls-Royce Cancels Electric Goals

Rolls-Royce has abandoned its plan to exclusively produce electric vehicles by 2030, responding to customer demand for traditional combustion engines.

Mar 19 • 11:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Emotional Reasons": Lamborghini Halts Plans for Fully Electric Car

Lamborghini has abandoned its plans to launch its first fully electric model by 2029 due to increasing customer rejection, attributing the decision to emotional reasons.

Mar 19 • 07:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Rolls-Royce scraps goal to go all-electric by 2030

Rolls-Royce has decided not to pursue its initial aim of selling only electric cars by 2030, opting instead to continue offering V12 engine vehicles due to client demand.

Mar 18 • 17:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Porsche presented a new SUV, announced its upcoming launches and the arrival of a hyper-personalization program

Porsche aims to double its sales in Argentina this year following tax reductions and increased importation openness.

Mar 18 • 17:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The largest cruise ship in the world is a floating city powered by natural gas, with 20 decks, seven pools, a water park, a casino, and technology that redefines luxury at sea

The Icon of the Seas by Royal Caribbean is heralded as the largest cruise ship in the world, combining state-of-the-art technology with luxury amenities.

Mar 18 • 10:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The return of Galliano to Zara

John Galliano, a prominent fashion designer, is set to join Zara for a two-year period, which is creating a stir in the fashion industry.

Mar 18 • 09:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much money is needed to own a luxury car in Argentina

The elimination of the internal tax has led to significant price reductions in the luxury car sector in Argentina, with some models seeing decreases of nearly 30%.

Mar 18 • 09:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Tourists Disappeared – Now the Luxury Hotels in Varadero Echo Empty

Luxury hotels in Varadero, Cuba, are left empty during peak season due to the U.S. oil blockade, crippling the local tourism industry.

Mar 17 • 08:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

This is the world of dog and cat grooming salons, where clients pay 100 euros a month for treatments

The pet beauty industry in Spain is worth 3 billion euros, with many services becoming increasingly popular as pet owners seek high-end grooming for their animals.

Mar 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Audi Stops Taking Orders for A8 in Germany. What's Next for the Limousine?

Audi has ceased accepting orders for its A8 model in Germany, indicating potential production halts amid shifting consumer preferences towards luxury SUVs.

Mar 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Alexander Stubb received a new official car - Soon came the news of the entire model's discontinuation

Alexander Stubb has received a new official Audi A8, but Audi has announced the discontinuation of the model, ceasing order acceptance.

Mar 12 • 06:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Cars for Shy Millionaires. Mercedes Bets on Vans

The article discusses Mercedes' new strategy of targeting affluent customers who prefer less ostentatious vehicles, particularly vans, as their status symbol.

Mar 11 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I worked on superyachts and there's a dark side that many don't talk about'

A former superyacht employee reveals the hidden dark side of the glamorous industry, highlighting unethical behavior among wealthy clients.

Mar 10 • 10:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Explora Journeys (MSC) accelerates the roadmap to have 'six luxury floating hotels' by 2028

Explora Journeys has announced plans to deploy six luxury cruise ships by 2028, with a total investment of €3.5 billion.

Mar 10 • 04:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Elimination of luxury tax on cars: Audi lowered its prices by up to 37,000 dollars

The elimination of the luxury tax on new cars in Argentina has prompted Audi to reduce its car prices by up to 37,000 dollars ahead of the measure's formal implementation.

Mar 9 • 15:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Luxury branch of Hyundai considers futuristic MPV

Hyundai's luxury division is contemplating the development of a futuristic multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).

Mar 9 • 13:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Panerai Luminor GMT: The Little Black One

The Panerai Luminor GMT Ceramica, a 40mm watch, emphasizes the trend towards smaller timepieces in the watch industry, catering to preferences in Asia for smaller wrists.

Mar 9 • 08:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

They say they don't talk about prices at Rolls-Royce service. But we asked nonetheless.

A new Rolls-Royce service facility was inaugurated in Prague, where journalists had the unusual opportunity to ask about pricing in an industry generally cloaked in exclusivity.

Mar 7 • 04:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A luxury car manufacturer has lowered the price of all its cars by up to 17%

A luxury car manufacturer in Argentina has reduced prices on all its vehicles by up to 17% due to the elimination of an internal tax.

Mar 6 • 22:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: luxury car tax change could seal EU trade deal; far north Queensland braces for severe weather

Australia is expected to adjust its luxury car tax as part of negotiations to finalize a trade deal with the European Union.

Mar 5 • 19:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The luxury industry advances in the transition to refillable packaging

The luxury industry is moving towards refillable packaging as part of a broader focus on sustainability and customer loyalty.

Mar 4 • 18:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Guillermo Revilla, luxury real estate agent: 'Latin money has brought good things. There is always a replacement in growing cities'

Guillermo Revilla, a luxury real estate agent, discusses the positive influence of Latin American investment in property markets and his rise in the industry.

Mar 3 • 23:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Cars with Discount: What's Happening at the Dealerships of the Automaker That Announced Discounts of Up to 30%

Ford has announced discounts of up to 30% on several of its models following the elimination of a luxury tax and an agreement with the United States.

Mar 3 • 20:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An automaker decided not to raise the price of its cars for March

Toyota announced that it will not increase the prices of its vehicles for March following the elimination of the luxury tax.

Mar 2 • 15:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In Defense of National Industry

The article discusses the high cost of quality clothing in Argentina compared to luxury brands abroad, emphasizing the importance of supporting local industry.

Mar 2 • 04:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Aston Martin in Crisis: Lots of Power - Too Little Revenue

Aston Martin is facing a financial crisis, struggling to balance its production goals with insufficient revenue.

Feb 28 • 14:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

In Milan, Fashion Stays at Home

Maria Grazia Chiuri debuts at Fendi with a collection honoring the brand's matriarchs, addressing current existential themes in the fashion industry.

Feb 26 • 18:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Luxury Vehicles: Germany Losing Out in the Luxury Car Market

Germany's luxury automobile sector faces challenges as production shifts abroad, particularly with the rise of luxury SUVs.

Feb 26 • 16:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Lamborghini has canceled its first electric car, there is no interest in it

Lamborghini's first attempt at an electric vehicle has been abandoned due to a lack of market interest.

Feb 25 • 14:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Aston Martin is facing difficulties. In the market and on the track

Aston Martin is reportedly encountering challenges both commercially and competitively.

Feb 25 • 11:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lamborghini Abandons EV. "Angry Bull" Without V8 and V12 Did Not Convince Customers

Lamborghini has cancelled its electric vehicle project due to low customer interest.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Ski Season 2026/27: And Now the Ski Forecast

The skiing industry is already preparing for the 2026/27 season, indicating trends towards both high-end luxury and affordability in ski equipment.

Feb 24 • 14:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Poverty to Millionaire, This Actor Owns Luxury Homes and Cars

Faizal Sheikh, also known as Mr. Faisu, has transformed his life from poverty to becoming a millionaire, gaining fame through social media and now thriving in the television industry.

Feb 23 • 06:50 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

VIMAgazine: The unseen world of the heirs of five powerful families - This Sunday with VIMA

The new BHMAGAZINO will be released this Sunday, February 22, revealing the secrets of heirs from five powerful families dominating the global fashion industry.

Feb 20 • 06:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A new car manufacturer has arrived in the Czech Republic, a luxury branch of Hyundai

A new luxury car manufacturer linked to Hyundai has begun operations in Czechia, marking a significant development in the country's automotive industry.

Feb 19 • 14:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

EPSTEIN DOLLS? Nine supermodels' names in Epstein's indecent files

The article discusses the implications of several supermodels' names appearing in the files related to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities, raising uncomfortable questions about their connections to him.

Feb 18 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Portobello finalizes the purchase of the furniture manufacturer for the Hotel Palace and Amancio Ortega's stores

Portobello is nearing the acquisition of Martínez Otero, a luxury furniture manufacturer that supplies hotels and stores globally, aiming to expand its presence in the luxury furniture industry.

Feb 18 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The Crazy Color Mixes and Anti-Sexy Volumes are Born Here: How Copenhagen Fashion Week Has Become One of the Most Important in the World

Copenhagen Fashion Week is increasingly recognized as a significant event in the global fashion industry, challenging the traditional dominance of established fashion weeks in major cities.

Feb 17 • 23:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The fate of the famous British fashion house hangs in the balance. The owner has cut speculation

The Kering group has decided not to sell the struggling British fashion brand Alexander McQueen, focusing instead on its best-selling offerings.

Feb 16 • 12:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

BMW Relaunches Alpina with a New Visual Identity

BMW has unveiled a new logo for its luxury performance brand Alpina, marking its relaunch as an independent entity within the BMW Group.

Feb 16 • 08:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ferrari will present five new models this year, the first will be an electric car

Ferrari plans to unveil five new models this year, starting with its first electric vehicle.

Feb 13 • 08:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Man Who Wants to Revolutionize the Luxury Industry. ‘Heritage is Not Enough’

Luca de Meo aims to transform Kering amidst a luxury market crisis by prioritizing innovation and new strategies in production and sales.

Feb 13 • 08:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Is creativity in the luxury world in crisis? Why the return of past hits like Valentino's Rockstud shoes or Balenciaga's Le City bag may not be such good news

The article discusses the potential decline in creativity within the luxury fashion industry as evidenced by the resurgence of past trends and designs amidst financial struggles.

Feb 12 • 23:02 UTC

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