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Estate in Beverly Hills Owned by Late Fashion Designer Bijan Sells for $12M

James Rothaar — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:10:04 EDT

The Beverly Hills estate owned by the late men�s fashion designer Bijan has been sold for around $12 million....

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Tesla Model S Earns Top Overall Test Score from Consumer Reports

James Rothaar — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:01:35 EDT

The Tesla Model S has earned the highest score in Consumer Reports' ratings: a 99 out of 100. The consumer digest reported that the all-electric, $89,650 luxury sports car performed as well, overall, as any other vehicle ever tested by CR. However, the car cannot be recommended by the publication, because it lacks sufficient reliability data....

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Should Passengers Pay by the Pound for Airfare?

James Rothaar — Thu, 02 May 2013 05:27:50 EDT

Since the cost of a first-class ticket already ensures that high-end customers pay a premium for their space at the front of the aircraft, it is unlikely that passengers flying first class would ever be charged by the pound for their ticket....

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US Airways Upgrading International Travel Experience

James Rothaar — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:34:37 EDT

US Airways is making improvements with various in-flight enhancements to make traveling internationally more comfortable and convenient. The revised amenity package begins on May 1, according to the commercial airliner....

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Flight Options' Jet Membership Club Signs 100th Member

James Rothaar — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:18:39 EDT

Private-aviation firm Flight Options, LLC, reports that it has�reached the 100-member milestone�in its Jet Membership Club program within a year of its launch. The company also announced the addition of a Nextant 400XT business jet to its program, which already includes the Embraer Phenom 300, giving members of the club more to choose from....

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No-Reserve Auction for Rocky Mountain Luxury Property a Big Success

James Rothaar — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:48:29 EDT

Platinum Luxury Auctions successfully sold a premium property in Snowmass, Colorado at auction on March 16. The high-end home had been on the market for more than three years at $2.1 million, finally selling for $1.76 million at approximately 84 percent of its original asking price....

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First Nextant 400XT Business Jet Delivered in Switzerland

James Rothaar — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 01:40:27 EDT

TAG Aviation is the first private aviation company in Switzerland to acquire a Nextant 400XT airplane. The new business jet was delivered earlier this month and is the third aircraft delivered to the European market by Nextant Aerospace � the Nextant 400XT is the only re-manufactured business jet made worldwide. TAG Aviation is a multifaceted private-aviation firm that operates several jet-chartering services, a maintenance facility, and aircraft management services.�...

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Radisson to Enhance Brand in North America

James Rothaar — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:38:55 EDT

The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announced that it plans to enhance the presence of its Radisson hotels in North America. Radisson will initiate a project to determine how to expand upon the hotel�s guest experience in March. The hotelier�s mission is to position the Radisson in North America as a globally consistent, first-class tiered brand in its Ambition 2015 strategy, which it began in 2010....

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First Andy Warhol @ Christie's Online Auction a Success at $2.3M

James Rothaar — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:12:07 EST

The first Andy Warhol @ Christie's�online-only auction was a success with sales of�$2,297,375. Taking place from February 26 to March 5, the results ended up being twice the amount anticipated by the high-end auction house....

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Jersey & Stick of 1980 U.S. Olympic Captain in 'Miracle on Ice' Sell for $920K

James Rothaar — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:50:55 EST

Memorabilia from the sports event many refer to as the single greatest sports event in U.S. history, the �Miracle on Ice,� were the highlight of a sports-collectible auction held by Heritage Auctions last week in New York City....

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$15.9 Million MariSol Malibu Residence Boasts Dream Community

James Rothaar — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:08:48 EST

Malibu is arguably one of the greatest beach spots in the world; it has the ocean, the beach, the surf, and trails that accommodate hikers, bikers, and runners alike. This area is so great that the Beach Boys made it famous in "Surfin' USA," which was about the great surf at County Line Beach. Aside from the music and activities, there is also the deluxe community of MariSol Malibu....

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$15.9 Million MariSol Malibu Residence Boasts Dream Community

James Rothaar — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:08:48 EST

Audi of America Reports Monthly Record Sales to Kickoff 2013

James Rothaar — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:48:15 EST

Luxury auto brand Audi of America recently reported an unprecedented 25th consecutive month of record sales, with the U.S. division selling 10,056 cars in January....

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A&K Launches World's First Global Lifestyle Club Just for Travelers

James Rothaar — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:24:15 EST

Luxury travel specialist Abercrombie & Kent has launched a global lifestyle club for upscale travelers. The company�s mission is to offer all-encompassing lifestyle management that delivers travel, leisure, medical, and security services�including exclusive benefits�all valued at over $22,000 per year....

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The Super Rich, Young Financiers Shaking Up the Film Industry

James Rothaar — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:05:15 EST

There is no business like show business, especially if you are extremely wealthy and want to be a deal-making executive producer. The studios are very receptive to qualified check-writers. It is a match made in Hollywood that appears to be working well for the studios, the filmmakers, and the young, new moguls. So far, they are picking some very good projects to invest in and, surprisingly, do much more than be "dumb money."...

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Jaguar Dominates the 2013 BusinessCar Awards

James Rothaar — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 06:28:27 EST

The Jaguar XF was named Executive Car of the Year for a second consecutive year, and the Jaguar XJ was named the Luxury Car of the Year for the 2013 BusinessCar Awards. The awards are based on the votes of the publication�s readers, which make these accolades so significant to automobile manufacturers....

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Heritage Auctions Exceeds $860 Million in Sales in 2012

James Rothaar — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:20:17 EST

Heritage Auctions, the third largest auction house worldwide, announced its fourth consecutive year of record sales in 2012. The Dallas, Texas-based auctioneer reported sales for the year in excess of $860 million. Substantial sales growth occurred in U.S. coins, comics and comic art, historical Americana, and Western art, which more than tripled over sales in 2011.�...

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Bespoke Suits by Online Startup 7 Regent Lane

James Rothaar — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:10:40 EST

If a company contacts us and says it sells premium luxury suits for less than $700, we are going to try to find out as much as possible before writing about it.�The online clothier, 7 Regent Lane, is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based startup that opened its website in late January, 2012. Two business students from the University of Pennsylvania�s Wharton School of Business, along with another partner, launched it when they found a gap in the market for impressive bespoke suits....

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Jaguar Land Rover Sets New Record | Sales Up 30 Percent in 2012

James Rothaar — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 02:03:09 EST

Jaguar Land Rover experienced its best ever global sales in 2012. Strong sales in China, the UK,�and the U.S. markets enabled the luxury automaker to realize a year-over-year 30-percent increase in retail sales. The company sold 357,773 vehicles in 2012....

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Bentley Announces 22 Percent Increase in Global Sales in 2012

James Rothaar — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:49:04 EST

Bentley Motors announced its sale figures in 2012. Apparently, these glowing sales reports for the luxury auto market are ubiquitous, as the British automaker reported a worldwide growth in year-over-year sales of 22 percent....

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Adriatic Luxury Hotels Launch New Campaign to Attract Elite Travelers

James Rothaar — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 02:00:58 EST

Adriatic Luxury Hotels has launched a new marketing campaign to focus on the uniqueness and beauty of Dubrovnik. After all, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. CNN International named Dubrovnik, which is located on the Adriatic Sea coast of Croatia, among its 10 best medieval walled cities in the world....

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Ski Dream Home to Host 'House of Luxury' Event During Sundance Film Festival

James Rothaar — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:20:27 EST

In the first annual �House of Luxury� event produced by Rand Luxury, a select group of the world's ultra-high-end brands and influencers from the film and entertainment industries will gather concurrent to the 2013 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Deluxe hotelier Resorts West will host an invitation-only showcase at the $21.9 million Ski Dream Home, which will feature premium brands, such as Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Hasselblad, Sony, Armani, and more....

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Infiniti's Great Year | Reports 22 Percent Sales Increase in 2012

James Rothaar — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:04:24 EST

Learning of a luxury auto brand's new sales records is almost getting boring, as 2012 has been a year like no other for the luxury car market in the USA. Joining other companies, Infiniti announced official sales figures on its stupendous 2012 with several models showing substantial increases in both month-over-month and year-over-year comparisons. The company sold 119,877 luxury cars in 2012....

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Customers Reveal Their Pick for Top Luxury Automotive Brand

James Rothaar — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:32:52 EST

The Luxury Institute has rated Audi USA the top luxury automotive brand in its 2013 Luxury Customer Experience Index (LCEI). Audi rated number one out of 10 luxury brands evaluated in a nationwide survey conducted using a demographic of 1,234 high net-worth individuals. In defining the respondents, they had to be 21 or older with a minimum annual gross income of $150,000....

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Porsche Sees Best-Ever U.S. Sales in 2012

James Rothaar — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:03:53 EST

As luxury auto brands are coming forth to report year-end car sales for 2012, record-breaking sales�is an�across-the-board commonality.�Porsche Car North America (PCNA) announced that its sales in the U.S. market are 21 percent higher than its 2011 sales figures....

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