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NHTSA Investigating Two Airbag Ruptures with Non-Takata Inflators
– The federal government is investigating an airbag supplier whose inflators ruptured and injured two drivers within the past seven months, according to documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this week. – The inflators, produced by ARC Automotive of Knoxville, Tennessee, are not related to the rupturing Takata inflators that affect 32 million cars and have killed eight people. NHTSA said it first received a complaint in
2016 Hyundai Tucson By the Numbers: Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings Revealed
-The 2016 Hyundai Tucson is expected to hit dealerships in the next couple of weeks, and we now know the price of entry for the brand’s redesigned SUV. Hyundai has announced that the base, front-wheel-drive Tucson SE will start at $23,595. – Stepping up to the Tucson Eco, with its more powerful and fuel-efficient 1.6-liter turbo four, adds another $1450 to the price, bringing it to $25,045. Next up is
2016 Hyundai Tucson By the Numbers: Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings Revealed
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Volvo Buys Polestar, Dozens of Volvo Fans Rejoice
Volvo announced today that it has acquired 100 percent of the tuning firm Polestar, maker of the divine and incredibly rare hot-rod Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar. This means more Polestars for everyone, which is excellent news for the tiny, fiercely loyal tribe of high-performance-Volvo fans worldwide. – We’re not joking about the rarity factor: Volvo built only 750 Polestar-tuned S60s and V60s for 2015, a mere 120 of which were brought to U.S. shores—80
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Balenciaga releases fragrance update quickly after initial launch
B. Balenciaga fragrance French fashion house Balenciaga has already created a reinterpretation of its latest fragrance, B. Balenciaga after its release in October. As the first scent created by then-newly appointed creative director Alexander Wang, the fragrance garnered sizable attention for both brand and designer. Nearly six months later, the fragrance has already been reinterpreted as B. Balenciaga Skin signaling a trend of over saturation in the perfume sector. Scentsible
Franck Muller debuts nautical timepiece ahead of yacht unveiling
Franck Muller Yachting watch Swiss watchmaker Franck Muller is appealing to yachting enthusiasts with a timepiece designed in partnership with the Italian Sea Group. The Franck Muller Yachting collection was released by the brand on March 27 at the Marina di Carrara in Italy where the watchmaker has a dedicated shipyard and timepiece gallery. Watchmakers often create timepieces that align with the hobbies of its consumers such as golfing, yachting,
Missoni Home sets up “home” with Bergdorf Goodman shop
Missoni Home at Bergdorf Goodman Italy’s Missoni Home has opened a vividly colored shop within the main hall of New York department store Bergdorf Goodman’s home furnishing floor. Found on the seventh floor, right around the corner from the Bergdorf Goodman restaurant, consumers can browse the hall to discover Missoni Home’s 2015 collection. On March 26, Rosita Missoni, who left fashion for home decor in the 1990s, visited the Bergdorf
Ruinart captures Champagne making process in sculpture collaboration
Glass sculptures by Hubert le Gall LVMH-owned Ruinart Champagne is exploring the notion of time through 12 glass sculptures representing the months of the year. For the glass sculpture project, Ruinart collaborated with artist Hubert le Gall who used the Champagne house’s history and vineyards in Sillery, France, as inspiration. When artistic collaborations source materials that link directly to the partnered brand, the installation often reads as more authentic. Pour
Cartier brings “world of luxury, elegance” to Miami Design District
Cartier in Miami Design District French jewelry maison Cartier is continuing the luxury growth spurt of the Miami Design District with a boutique opening. Recently, the Miami Design District has seen an increase in openings from high-end fashion labels, jewelers and watchmakers who aim to appeal to the discerning residents and visitors to the area. As the neighborhood continues to flourish there will be more openings, so setting up a
