Bentley will unleash some of its fastest and most powerful cars at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in July. The flying Bentleys include the 616 bhp (625  PS) and 202 mph (325 km/h) Continental GT Speed Convertible (the world’s fastest four seat convertible) and two of Bentley’s 2003 Le Mans-winning Speed 8 race cars.


Instantly recognisable with their iconic British Racing Green livery, cars No. 7 and No. 8 secured a famous first and second at Le Mans, and are set to make a special reunion ten years on at Goodwood.  Brian Gush, Bentley’s Director of Motorsport, said:



Top 10 Most expensive yachts in the world
Lurssen $622 million Project Azzam
Price: $622 million
Lürssen Yachts, one of the world’s notable shipbuilding companies (based in Bremen-Vegesack), is building what is expected to be the world’s largest private yacht when it launches.
At 590 ft, project Azzam will be around 57 ft longer than the current largest private yacht ‘Eclipse’ and is estimated to cost around $622 million to build.
Eclipse yacht
Price: $485 million
Owner: Roman Abramovich, Russia

DeLorean Motor Company and Epic Electric Vehicles Unveil Electric Version of Iconic DeLorean Automobile Houston, Texas & Vista, California – DeLorean Motor Company, Inc. (DeLorean) and Epic Electric Vehicles (Epic EV) recently unveiled a development version of an electric powered DeLorean automobile at the International DeLorean Owners Event in Houston, Texas.

Top 10 Fastest Super Cars in the World
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport reached a World Record top speed of 431 km/h or 268 mph. However cars shipped to customers are restricted to 258 mph. The Veyron Super Sport has four enlarged turbochargers and bigger intercoolers; the 16-cylinder engine has a total of 1,200 horsepower and 1,106 lb.-ft. of torque. It is the fastest road car in production.
Hennessey Venom GT

April 16th 2013 – The Grosvenor House Hotel
 
London, UK: Global stalwarts and leading lynchpins of Asian entrepreneurialism, the Arts and public life, will gather amidst the grandeur of the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane, London, on the 16th of April 2013 for the third annual Asian Awards.
 

Royal Ballet Dancer to release book of photographs revealing a unique insight into the Company and its dancers.
 
Royal Ballet dancer Andrej Uspenski’s passion for photography began as a child when he would spend hours in his father’s photographic studio. A love for photography flourished in parallel with his dancing career and over the last two years he has been taking photographs of Royal Ballet dancers in rehearsal and on stage.

Ladies Day at Goodwood Revival-Classic Car Racing, Classic planes
This must surely have been the most glorious Goodwood Revival Ladies day ever. The sun blazed down on the biggest collection of classic cars, planes and motorbikes in the world, keenly admired by thousands of vintage fashion coiffed and attired revellers.

City Slicker Credits: Photographer- Yves De Contades Photographer’s Assistant- Darren Lynsdale Stylist- Sara Darling Stylist’s Assistant- Amy Still Hair and Make up- Andrew McCalla using Dermologica Models- Martha Wesley Shot 1 Wesley Jacket- Pal Zileri Check shirt- Jaeger Black and White trousers- Fake London Brown Brogues- Beatrix Ong Watch- Simon Carter Shot 2 Wesley Navy shirt- Wooyoungmi Grey Suit- Jaeger Maroon brogues- Lacoste Watch- Mondaine Shot 3 Watch – Mondaine Shot 4 Wesley Charcoal pinstripe jacket- Hugo Boss Black Dogtooth stripe shirt- Hentsch Man Watch- Bell & Ross Shot

Invesco and Jyske Invest Win Top Group Awards
London – Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, recently announced the winners of the Lipper Fund Awards 2013 UK. The Lipper Fund Awards are part of the Thomson Reuters Awards for Excellence, a global family of awards that celebrate exceptional performance throughout the professional investment community.
Invesco and Jyske Invest collected the top Group Awards.
The full list of Group Award winners include:
Group Award
Invesco

Exhibition: 14 May – 4 September 2013, RIBA, 66 Portland Place, W1. Free admission
Accompanied by an ‘Out of India’ series of talks and events including a special Mumbai ‘Last Tuesday’ evening on 25 June
 
Curated by Dr Irena Murray with exhibition design by David Adjaye
 
Celebrating the gift of Charles Correa’s archive to the RIBA Library