Defending Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour Champions Tekno Autosports claimed a hard-earned top five finish, and a podium in the Pro class, in the 2017 edition of the race. McLaren Factory Drivers Rob Bell, Côme Ledogar and Alvaro Parente staged a valiant never-say-die effort in the #1 650S GT3 at Mount Panorama, Australia after early setbacks left the trio at the back of the field.
Today’s ONS retail statistics reveal December’s High Street retail figures slumped to their biggest fall for over four years, while online sales rose 21.3%. They support the findings of a new report that home shopping will wipe out 50% of town centre stores by 2030.
Choosing a family ski resort is fraught with problems as the needs of the frequently extended family have differing criteria of requirements. The mid-teens can be a difficult age but there are a few resorts where everyone can be happy and have a fulfilling holiday. To explain that qualification, a riotous nightlife with lots of options of night clubs can be a little concerning for the parents. The options vary between night-skiing up to three hours (2016 - on three nights a week) to an in-hotel live music evening, swimming, family friendly bars and restaurants, tobogganing plus sleigh ri
The depths of winter in which we now find ourselves has served as inspiration to many artists and designers. The snowflake, with its perfect symmetry and tantalisingly beautiful crystal structure has been rendered many times over in diamonds by artist jewellers throughout the last century. One jeweller, however, was key in popularising the motif in the 20th century: Carl Fabergé. He took the concept of ice and snow and made it his own, and how fitting that this should be done by a Russian jeweller, a country where the extremes of winter are harsher than most of us are used to.
Over 50 artists of international standing to create selling art exhibition in aid of the cure parkinson’s trust at Bonhams, London, 13 -15 march 2017
Cure3 is a new art project devised by Artwise in partnership with Bonhams and the David Ross Foundation to raise awareness and funds for the charity, The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) – a charity which has been a lifeline for people living with Parkinson’s , funding vital research into ways to slow, stop and reverse Parkinson’s, a degenerative disease which currently affects more than 10 million people worldwide.
New Continental Supersports is the pinnacle grand tourer
Fastest accelerating Bentley ever: 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds
(0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds); top speed of 209 mph (336 km/h)
Most powerful Bentley yet: 710 PS (700 bhp), 1,017 Nm (750 lb.ft.)
Extreme agility combines with refinement and luxurious ride quality
Unique styling highlights performance potential; available as coupe or convertible
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Boasting stunning streets, artistic treasures, exceptional beers and incredible chocolates, you wouldn’t think one of Belgium’s most historic corners is less than 15 minutes by train from the hustle and bustle of Brussels Eurostar terminal. Did someone say weekend away?
Colour, Carat, Clarity and Cut... these are the four important characteristics by which gemstones (especially diamonds) are judged. Of the four, cut is the most important one, the one that brings the other three qualities together. Sacrifice cut for carat weight and you have a stone with poor colour diffusion and bad light reflecting properties. If the stone is not studied properly and the inclusions are not well disguised within a stone, the value plummets.
Despite the looming decision by the Federal Reserve Board to raise interest rates for the first time this year, investors pushed the broad-based indices to new highs in four of the five trading days during the flows week ended Wednesday, December 14, 2016. Markets continued their post-election ascent, with one minor setback, as the Federal Open Market Committee raised its prime lending rate 25 basis points as expected and forecasted three more hikes in 2017, compared to the two that had been anticipated at its September meeting.
The first time the iconic Toyota 2000GT was shown as a final production model in Japan was at the 14th Tokyo Motor Show in 1967. As if seeing a brand new example of Japan’s first supercar wasn’t enough of an event in itself, Toyota gave the 1967 show car (frame #10130, engine #10181) a visual boost by painting it gold. British supermodel Twiggy was recruited to stand on the Tokyo show stage alongside the gold 2000GT. After the show, Toyota generously gave the car to Twiggy as an expression of its gratitude for her assistance.
