Add another model to the ever-increasing roster of vehicles being recalled for potentially dangerous Takata airbags: Automotive News reports that the 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger is being recalled to fix the driver’s airbag, manufactured by Takata. – In all, 88,346 Challengers built between September 2007 and October 2010 are affected by the recall, according to the NHTSA. The newly added Challengers did not appear on parent company FCA’s original list of Takata
– This is Robby. Robby is a 2016 Audi RS7 that can drive itself—and drive itself hard. As the successor to Bobby, Audi’s original racetrack-circling autonomous RS7, Robby has the edge in weight (it is 881 pounds lighter than Bobby), all the better to rip around at high speeds, shaming human drivers with its cold precision. Robby also has the distinction of being the first self-racing Audi to put tire
– This is Robby. Robby is a 2016 Audi RS7 that can drive itself—and drive itself hard. As the successor to Bobby, Audi’s original racetrack-circling autonomous RS7, Robby has the edge in weight (it is 881 pounds lighter than Bobby), all the better to rip around at high speeds, shaming human drivers with its cold precision. Robby also has the distinction of being the first self-racing Audi to put tire
– One of the toughest challenges for the next Audi S4 will be outperforming its smaller brother, the S3. When we tested the all-new S3 last year, we discovered, to our surprise, that it was actually quicker than the outgoing, ‘B8’-generation S4 (pictured above), despite having two fewer cylinders and producing 41 fewer horsepower. That’s not the way Audi’s carefully stratified model hierarchy is supposed to work, and the main
– One of the toughest challenges for the next Audi S4 will be outperforming its smaller brother, the S3. When we tested the all-new S3 last year, we discovered, to our surprise, that it was actually quicker than the outgoing, ‘B8’-generation S4 (pictured above), despite having two fewer cylinders and producing 41 fewer horsepower. That’s not the way Audi’s carefully stratified model hierarchy is supposed to work, and the main
Range Rover Evoque British automaker Jaguar Land Rover is recalling about 36,500 of its Range Rover Evoque SUVs in China following a negative report by local media. The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine asked for the recall on its Web site, saying the vehicles have defective gearboxes. While a recall may seem like a negative, getting ahead of a potential problem can have a positive impact for an automaker,
Tiffany T collection bracelets For the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, Tiffany & Co. saw a 5 percent rise in sales, totaling $4.25 billion. The company’s net earnings for the year were $484 million, up from $181 million the previous year. Even with positive results for the whole year, the brand is seeing challenges due to uncertain economic changes, particularly the strengthened U.S. dollar, which lead to decreased international tourist
Massimo Giorgetti Italian fashion house Emilio Pucci is celebrating the possibilities of its newly appointed creative director Massimo Giorgetti. The brand is welcoming the designer via social media, enabling its own fans to participate in the greeting. When a label is undergoing a creative change, openly communicating with consumers can help make the transition more fluid. Creative change Mr. Giorgetti is currently the creative director of MGSM, a Milan-based label.
Burberry campaign starring Emma Watson Luxury brands in all industries use celebrities to endorse their products, but the campaign is worthless unless the celebrity’s value matches that of the brand. Determining a celebrity’s value status depends upon their connection to the product or brand, ability to be recognized and the level of advertising presence they are willing to commit to. Picking the right individual to represent a brand and its message
Melbourne, Australia Hotel chain The Ritz-Carlton has signed an agreement with Asian property developer Fast Consortium to plan a property in Melbourne, Australia. The property will be located at 250 Spencer Street and will be an urban mixed-used project in Melbourne’s central business district, including both residential apartment units and retail space. The Melbourne property will become FEC and Ritz-Carlton’s second development in Australia, after the construction of the Elizabeth
