-BMW aficionados are living through tough times. Beyond downsized engines and the heavy focus on the “i” sub-brand, they have to get used to front-wheel-drive vehicle architectures. North America’s first sample is the new X1. It replaces the outgoing, rear-drive-based model, which only just arrived three years ago. The new version—which comes standard with all-wheel drive, although the Euro-market FWD model could eventually reach our shores—shares its platform with the
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-The Shelby Daytona coupe is one of the most beautiful and desirable racers in the history of American motorsport. Originals, of which only six were built, now demand upwards of $7 million at auction. Numerous kit car manufacturers have taken a stab at building rough approximations, but now Shelby American is getting in on the act, with a limited run of 50 brand-new Daytona Coupes to commemorate the 50th anniversary
–Overview: With the Toyota Avalon’s midcycle refresh having been unveiled for 2016, we felt it was appropriate to take a final spin in the current version, which has been on sale since 2013. While this might seem like an unexciting assignment, the Avalon—shockingly—isn’t boring. (Well, the conventional, V-6–powered model reviewed here isn’t; the hybrid version is quite sanitized.) Indeed, this car proves that a Toyota product actually can be among
IAC says, “gold [has an] abiding emotional power, allure, and enduring value.” NEW YORK – In today’s retail space describing a product as “luxury,” especially for jewelry, no longer has the weight it once had, and must be given more meaning behind its association and significance, according to Unity Marketing’s president during Initiatives in Art and Culture’s Gold: Trends, Techniques and Transparency conference April 9. Consumers are familiar with the traditional display case setup found
Harrods window by House & Garden British department store Harrods is celebrating the anniversary of its home collection re-launch with a new window display featuring summer interior and design trends. The windows will showcase several new brands and four designs for the season. Updating the windows will draw attention to Harrods Home and bring consumers upstairs to the home and furniture sections of the department store. Harrods at home The
Anya Hindmarch clutch British handbag label Anya Hindmarch is looking toward the whimsical wedding guest with a marriage-themed collection for the couple. Leather stickers, clutches, albums and jewelry boxes add to the wedding collection. Focusing on the wedding season will drive guests looking for a fun and different present to add to the couple’s collection of gifts at the reception. Sticking together Anya Hindmarch advertised this collection with an image
Swarovski January Kris Bear Precision cut-crystal maker Swarovski is keeping up its dedication to sustainability practices with a consumer survey asking for personal views of the brand. Asking for consumers to participate on social media in a branded survey can lead to a small amount of leads, so Swarovski is offering respondents a chance to win an animal charm to entice participation. Understanding consumer’s views on sustainability and ethical business practices
Chanel’s collection on Net-A-Porter French fashion house Chanel is taking more steps toward its ecommerce platform with a shop-in-shop on online retailer Net-A-Porter’s site. Coco Crush, a six-piece fine jewelry collection, will launch online prior to being in-store. The soft opening of ecommerce through Net-A-Porter will likely offer Chanel some insight to its consumer’s willingness to buy online. Going digitalThe collection will sell five rings and one cuff, all designed
