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The article discusses the introduction of hybridization to the Porsche 911 GTS, which has sparked controversy among enthusiasts. Despite concerns about the hybrid model being less efficient, it actually features a turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six engine that produces 449 ft lbs of torque and 532 hp, a significant increase over the base model. The hybrid GTS is only 102 pounds heavier than its predecessor and offers impressive acceleration and power. However, some purists criticize the loss of manual transmission and traditional Porsche features. The article also mentions other hybrid models in the market, such as the McLaren Artura Spider and the Bentley Continental GT Speed. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides profiles of individuals who are making significant contributions in their respective fields. It features Alex Hirschi, known as Supercar Blondie, who has gained a large following on social media for her reviews of luxury cars. Mark Grattan is a designer known for his unconventional approach to furniture design. Eloa Guillotin is an aerospace engineer working on creating the world's first hydrogen-powered electric business aircraft. Juan Lugo is the founder of Don Doroteo Cigars and is continuing his family's legacy as a tabaquero. Hind Seddiqi is the director general of the Horology Forum and is promoting the watchmaking industry in the UAE. The first article discusses the Dubai Watch Week, an event that showcases big-name watch brands and independent watchmakers. The second article features Sonu Shivdasani, the founder of Six Senses and Soneva, who focuses on wellness and sustainability in his luxury resorts. The third article highlights artist Judy Chicago, known for her feminist artwork. The fourth article profiles Stefano de Vivo, an executive in the yachting industry who has played a key role in the turnaround of the Ferretti Group. The fifth article introduces Brenae Royal, a vineyard manager committed to sustainable farming and increasing diversity in her field. [Extracted from the article]

This article explores the growing trend of embracing analog technology in the automotive industry. It discusses how some elite manufacturers and restorers are focusing on analog features to create a sense of exclusivity and collectibility. The article highlights various examples of luxury vehicles, such as the Pagani Utopia hypercar, the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV, the Bentley Flying Spur Speed sedan, and the Lamborghini Revuelto supercar. It also mentions other vehicles like the Bizzarrini 5300 GT Corsa Revival continuation car, the MG 1957 EX181 show car, the Singer Vehicle Design Porsche 964, the McLaren 750S Spider, the Aston Martin DB12 Super Tourer, the Becker Automotive Design Cadillac Escalade ESV, the Porsche 911 S/T, the Bentley Batur, the Rolls-Royce Spectre, and the Ducati Multistrada V4 RS motorcycle. Each vehicle offers unique features and customization options for discerning buyers. [Extracted from the article]

"The History of Luxury in 50 Objects" is an article that explores the significance of various objects in shaping the world of luxury. It covers a wide range of topics, including the invention of the cupholder, the rise of duty-free shopping, the impact of credit cards on consumerism, and the historical significance of eel in ancient Greece. Each object discussed provides unique insights into the evolution of luxury and its cultural significance. The article highlights the impact of these objects on society and culture, showcasing their lasting influence on various industries. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides an overview of the 21st Annual Car of the Year contest organized by Robb Report, which showcases high-performance and luxury vehicles. It highlights the blurring of traditional automotive classifications, with SUVs outperforming sports cars and luxury sedans. The article also emphasizes the increasing dominance of electric and hybrid powertrains in the industry. The winners of the contest are mentioned, including the Aston Martin DB12, Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV, Rolls-Royce Spectre, and Alfa Romeo Giulia QV, with each vehicle praised for its unique features and performance. The article also discusses the top contenders for the 2024 Car of the Year award, highlighting their standout qualities. The judging process, which evaluates cars based on six criteria and includes track evaluations and wine-tasting dinners, is also mentioned. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides a gift guide featuring a range of luxury items and experiences for readers of Robb Report. These include private-island buyouts, custom audio systems, unique vehicles, exclusive dining experiences, and personalized luxury products. Each item or experience is described in detail, emphasizing its exclusivity and unique features. The article aims to offer a variety of options for patrons interested in indulging in their passions and interests with luxurious and customized offerings. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the advancements in plug-in hybrid technology in the automotive industry. It highlights two specific models, the Lamborghini Revuelto and the Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale and Spider, both of which combine electric motors with traditional combustion engines to achieve high performance and efficiency. The article also mentions the Formula E racing series and how it is driving innovation in electric vehicle technology, with manufacturers using insights from the track to improve their road cars. Overall, the article emphasizes the potential of combining combustion and electrification to create powerful and environmentally friendly vehicles. [Extracted from the article]

This article features an interview with David Lee, a prominent Ferrari collector and CEO of the Hing Wa Lee Group. Lee discusses his passion for vintage racing and his appreciation for the driving experience. He also shares insights into his daily routine, fashion choices, and favorite things, such as Swiss chocolate and blues rock music. Additionally, the article briefly mentions Lee's recent purchase of a 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO and his involvement in the development of an automotive-themed line of eyewear and watches. [Extracted from the article]

DEPARTMENTS DREAM MACHINES before everyone turns the page on internal-combustion engines, a trio of comprehensive new compilations has been released for gearheads to admire and, no doubt, regularly consult. Collaboration is still a hallmark of Pininfarina, and much of the Battista's rarefied foundation is shared by the Nevera. These coffee-table tomes are not just informative and lavishly illustrated, but also promise discoveries that will make even the most devoted students of historic motorsport, automobiles, and motorcycles giddy with delight at uncovering new facts and images. [Extracted from the article]

DEPARTMENTS: DREAM MACHINES DREAM MACHINES A DEVOTION TO MOTION Behind the wheel of one of the most highly anticipated cars in recent memory, from a storied marque renowned for luxuriant silence, I'm being driven to distraction by the noise. It's a testament to the ethereal nature of the 584 hp Spectre, the first all-electric automobile in Rolls-Royce's 117-year history. The Spectre, starting at $420,000, with first deliveries expected in Q4 of this year, is arguably the most important luxury vehicle to debut this millennium, managing to significantly reinvent a benchmark automaker without compromising an iota of its character. [Extracted from the article]

THE BIG IDEA As with a child's first steps, the automotive industry's halting and at times bumpy adoption of electrification is to be celebrated - but more is expected. From $393,350 SPORTS CAR McLAREN Artura A minimalist, "less-is-more" mantra is the ethos behind the 671 hp Artura, McLaren's first series-production hybrid, which also marks the British automaker's debut of both a V-6 engine in one of its road cars and the McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA) platform. INTERIOR MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 580 4MATIC SUV Sure, the EQS SUV may be Mercedes-Benz's first battery-driven model in the sport-utility category, but don't forget that the automaker began dabbling in electrification way back in 1906. [Extracted from the article]

We've experienced such game-changing approaches to the automobile as the Bugatti Veyron and the Porsche 918 Spyder, as well as cars that have become undisputed classics, including the Ferrari 575M Maranello and the Mercedes-SLS AMG Gullwing. Explaining why it ranked as his second-place choice for Car of the Year, Condon said: "Tesla is still making EVs for tech early adopters, but this is an overbuilt EV for people who want an electric car that mostly just feels like a car - and the vast majority of car buyers are the latter." FEATURES Twenty Years of "Just Wait Till You Drive That" Robb Report's editors never could have imagined that what began as a casual gathering of a few pals and fun cars would grow into an internationally recognized automotive competition, held on two coasts and attended annually by hundreds of car enthusiasts over the course of several weeks - but here we are. [Extracted from the article]

$230,000for up to 40guests M.E. 25 Exclusive Access to Sailing's Most Exciting Sport This one-of-a-kind experience inside yacht racing's fastest, adrenaline-surging technical sport is a three-day voyage into the sanctum sanctorum of the US SailGP team, offered exclusively to a Robb Report reader and guest. That's because only one Robb Report reader will be able to collaborate directly with a select team of jewelers and precious-metal artisans from El Septimo, a luxury-product design firm with offices in Geneva, Paris and Woodland Hills, Calif., to create a one-of-a-kind tabletop lighter to the buyer's specifications. FEATURES Robb Report CARS, SPIRITS, TRAVEL, ART, FOOD, WATCHES, BOATS, STYLE, WINE, JEWELRY, DESIGN, SPORT HOW TO BUY We are pleased to introduce Robb Report ^wj Concierge, a new service designed to facilitate your Ultimate Gift Guide purchases. In addition to the rare vinegars, Giusti is offering a Robb Report reader and their guest a unique Modenese aceto balsamico hospitality experience that includes two nights at the company's Giusti Borgo cottages in the Emilian countryside, a private tasting at its acetaia and visit to the brand's museum, plus an intimate four-course meal hosted by CEO and 17th-generation producer Stefani Giusti in the aging room, which includes barrels dating back to the 1800s. [Extracted from the article]

DEPARTMENTS: DREAM MACHINES Enzo Ferrari once stated, "I believe most things can be said in a few lines." The 828 hp coupe gives modern contour to both a 75-year legacy and one of racing's great revenge stories, all in the nose-thumbing, iconoclastic style for which Ferrari is famous. "The Bugatti château was purchased by Ettore Bugatti in 1928, but never with the intent of living in it", notes Cedric Davy, COO for Bugatti of the Americas. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Robb Report explores the role models and inspirations of top car designers. The designers discuss the specific car models that influenced their careers and artistic visions. Some of the mentioned models include the 1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo, 1932 Ford Model B, 1966 Lamborghini Miura, 1967 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale, 1974 VW Golf MK, 1993 Porsche Boxster Concept, and the Red Bull X2010. Each designer highlights the unique qualities and design elements that made these cars significant to their work. [Extracted from the article]

DEPARTMENTS: DREAM MACHINES A DEVOTION TO MOTION What's happening in the high-performance automotive sector looks like a Top Chef challenge. Both rear-wheel-drive machines feature a 3.0-liter V-6, with twin turbochargers set between 120-degree cylinder banks to lower the center of gravity, complemented by an axial flux electric motor (providing 94 hp in the Artura). McLaren's 671 hp Artura is a hybrid daily driver at home on any race circuit. [Extracted from the article]

Shifting to Neutral After decades of fits and starts, electric vehicles are now squarely in the automotive firmament, with even the combustion-loving likes of Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Lamborghini embracing a battery-powered future. While both cars are essentially identical from the waist down, the Spider is characterized by Ferrari's signature retractable hardtop architecture: In seconds, the car transforms into a stunning convertible whose futuristic exterior reflects Ferrari's racing heritage. The motorsport-derived convertible, which takes its LT appellation and profile from the Le Mans-winning McLaren F1 GTR "Longtail", shares the same carbon-fiber monocoque chassis and 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 as the 720S Spider, a contender in Robb Report's 2022 Car of the Year. From $136,700 (coupe) or $149,500 (convertible) HYPERCAR RIMAC Nevera The Rimac Nevera isn't just the best hypercar we drove over the past 12 months; it's a vehicle that permanently redefines the class in terms of what we should expect from this rarest and most extreme breed of automobile. [Extracted from the article]

Nearly 40 years after pro racer Ray Mallock founded the company, its new Short Wheelbase is the first car to wear an RML badge. No matter how great the car, the biggest hurdle Ferrari may need to clear is the perception that its latest release is the result of procrastination, with the marque having vacillated on its messaging regarding pure EVs. DEPARTMENTS DREAM MACHINES Surely, the thinking always went, a Ferrari that rolled off the line with a V-6 engine, a power plant common in Camrys and Kias, would signal the end times for Maranello. [Extracted from the article]

DEPARTMENTS DREAM MACHINES REAPING THE WHIRLWIND Lamborghini Huracán STO Racing great Parnelli Jones is often attributed to the quip that "if you're in control, you're not going fast enough." SUCCESSION Ferrari 812 Competizione Despite the invasion of hybrid power trains, all-wheel drive and a first-ever V-6-powered road car, the soul of Ferrari's 73-year-old lineup rests on a timeless formula: power delivered to the rear wheels by a sonorous V-12 engine under the hood. The chassis, suspension and traction-control settings combine to help the machine seemingly glide up and over impediments during rocky ascents. The machine's superb promise is hinted at by an auto-sensor that can tell how much preload to automatically set on the rear suspension, as well as BMW's optional radar-assisted Active Cruise Control. [Extracted from the article]

The brand's bespoke service represents the very height of its abilities and, exclusively for Robb Report readers, the company will provide a collection of its best shirts, made expressly for you. But Space Perspective and renowned chef Gaggan Anand have prepared an exclusive voyage to the edge of the atmosphere for Robb Report readers. Over the next few days, the schedule, created especially for Robb Report, includes a private dinner at Opus One Winery as well as a private chef's table dinner with wine pairings at Truss, the new restaurant from Erik Anderson. $409,000 (excluding sales tax and VAT; retail price may vary depending on country); bovet.northamerica@ bovet.com P.R. 36 WELLNESS AND HELI-SKIING IN THE MEGÈVE MOUNTAINS • Luxury-travel-and-residence company Ultima has created a 14-day extravaganza exclusively for Robb Report readers at its two chalets in Megève in the French Alps. [Extracted from the article]

Customer and customer satisfaction is considered to be the core for success. Targeting the growing Islamic customer population has given the opportunity to tap demand based on Islamic values. Apart from the standard marketing mix, the Islamic marketing mix (IMM) varies in its purpose, application and acceptance among the customer. The objective of the paper is to identify the effect of ten IMM elements on customer satisfaction. This paper includes establishments of the relationship between IMM components with customer satisfaction variables. The finding of the study will reveal that IMM elements have a significant relationship with customer satisfaction with reference to consumer products in Islamic countries. The result will be applicable for designing strategies in industries related to manufacturing, packaging, supply-chain management, tourism and hospitality, advertising etc. to focus on improving customer satisfaction. This study offers a comprehensive view of the fast-growing concept of Islamic marketing and its relation to customer satisfaction.

Up the pace, though, and it's impressive how effectively the vehicle's tech compensates for the mass of its 120 kwh battery, the biggest currently fitted to a production car; the Nevera weighs in like an S-Class but handles as nimbly as a 911. DEPARTMENTS: DREAM MACHINES FINDING NEVERA-LAND Rimac Nevera With twice the power of a Formula 1 car, the ability to hit 60 mph in under two seconds and a $2.4 million sticker price, the new Rimac Nevera should intimidate even an experienced hypercar owner. "I don't believe a range of 600 or 700 miles makes sense", says Carsten Breitfeld, CEO of electric-vehicle maker Faraday Future, who notes that 98 percent of EV owners have relatively short commutes. [Extracted from the article]

Made in South Africa by Superformance (under license from Gulf Oil and Safir GT40) each Tool Room car bears a chassis number within the original P1000 series and can be homologated for historic racing. PHOTO (COLOR): BELOW: Superformance's Tool Room GT40 is an exact rebuild of the Le Mans-dominating race car of the 1960s; OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: The stripped-down GT40 interior. DEPARTMENTS DREAM MACHINES HOT-LAP TIME MACHINE Superformance GT40 Sitting just 40 inches above the ground, the GT40 feels impossibly low upon entry. [Extracted from the article]

During development of the R-spec models at Shelby's shop in Venice, Calif., a 17-year-old mechanic named Jim Marietta fitted one car with an experimental independent rear suspension, for potential handling improvements. The car's heart and soul is a 3.9-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine delivering 611 hp and 561 ft lbs of torque. After considering photos, videos, history and provenance, judges awarded the Best of Show honors to a Horch 853 A Sport Cabriolet owned by Valerie and Aaron Weiss of San Marino, Calif. Aaron Weiss, who is chairman of the San Marino Motor Classic, an annual car show held just after Monterey Car Week, has 19 prewar classics in his col-lection. McLaren's seven-speed Sequential Shift Gearbox delivers smooth, immediate response to match the car's laser-sharp handling and telepathic steering feedback. [Extracted from the article]

DEPARTMENTS WE CAN SEE the appeal of swapping camels for motorcycles, which is exactly what the real Lawrence of Arabia did after World War I. T. E. Lawrence - the fabled Welsh-born military officer, archaeologist and author - served in the deserts of the Middle East during the war, becoming known for his role in uniting bedouin tribes against the Ottoman Empire and making a grueling 70-hour dromedary trek. TOP LEFT Exhausting All Options Adding to the motorcycle's sweeping style, and attached after being polished by hand, the two mid-height-routed exhaust pipes are another nod to the past, sharing definition with Lawrence's SS100. The wider girth and Michelin Commander tires provide a stability that might have saved T. E. Lawrence's life. [Extracted from the article]

DEPARTMENTS DREAM MACHINES TRACK ATHLETE McLaren 620R As I pull up to the hotel entrance, the 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 shudders the ground beneath my McLaren 620R. The seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox shifts instantly and with authority, while the massive carbon-ceramic brakes, filling the 20-inch wheels, quickly drag the 812 GTS to a standstill. On an open stretch of freeway, the 611 hp coupe, with 457 ft lbs of grunt available at 3,500 rpm, feels every bit the pole-position competitor, though the dual-clutch transmission manages the seven speeds with such stealth precision that it barely registers. [Extracted from the article]

DEPARTMENTS: DREAM MACHINES DREAM MACHINES A DEVOTION TO MOTION Dream Machines | WHEELS Wending its way through Malibu, Southern California's Pacific Coast Highway teems with the automotive equivalent of great white sharks, the sleek Ferraris, Lamborghinis and McLarens common to the daily commuting frenzy. The new variant "offers a completely different drive experience, focused on agility", says Cedric Davy, COO for Bugatti of the Americas, who adds that the Chiron Pur Sport is positioned "at the opposite end of the spectrum of the Super Sport 300+, which focuses on top speed." The Pur Sport retains the Chiron's 1,500 hp, quad-turbo 16-cylinder power plant with 1,180 ft lbs of torque mated to a seven-speed transmission, but the pairing now allows for a slightly faster 0-to-62-mph sprint, at 2.3 seconds. [Extracted from the article]

DEPARTMENTS DREAM MACHINES Founded just months after the start of World War I in 1914, Maserati has been gamely battling relative latecomers Ferrari (1947) and Lamborghini ('63) for Italian sports-luxury prominence despite several lost decades of mismanagement and financial hardship. The mid-engine MC20 takes up the mantle from the MC12, one of the most sought-after Maseratis of the modern era, which returned the marque to racing in 2004 - the "MC" stands for "Maserati Corse", the brand's motorsport division - and its carbon-fiber monocoque chassis was built in collaboration with race-car specialist Dallara. Andy Love, director of brand and sales for Maserati North America, thinks the MC20 "will re-establish Maserati in the mid-engine supersports-car segment" and calls the car "an important, fundamental step in creating the future of our brand.". [Extracted from the article]

In charge of a Formula 1 team by the age of 27, Murray spent 20 years in the world's premier race series and has five World Constructors' Championship titles to his credit. DEPARTMENTS DREAM MACHINES Eor over five decades, automotive designer and engineer Gordon Murray has been one of the most influential forces advancing both motorsport and road cars. Even in racing, you get somebody in a Formula 1 team who has done front suspension for 20 years and has never seen the whole car. [Extracted from the article]

FEATURES Every autumn since 2003, when Robb Report began inviting readers to judge its Car of the Year, participants have asked how to weigh a sexy super - sports car against an ultra-luxury sedan, and the answer has been … you don't. Lamborghini's Huracán Evo RWD Spyder was the favorite sports-car, proof that bull-riding continues to thrill, despite that car's ability to carry little more than a passenger, the driver's wallet and a couple of toothbrushes. ENGINE: 4.0-liter, twin- turbocharged V-8POWER:577 hp 0 - 60 MPH: 3.5 sec TOP SPEED: 197 mph BASE PRICE: $189,750OUR CAR: $216,240 3 Ferrari Roma "Ferrari gave us a new car that looks fresh while still maintaining its heritage." Timothy Bass said he "loved everything about this car", which coincides with Amy Way's proclamation: "It's the most comfortable car I've ever driven.". [Extracted from the article]

FEATURES The letter, dated March 20, 2020, was addressed to Adrian Hallmark, chairman and CEO of British automaker Bentley. "These [continuation] cars are part of their own distinct category - not replicas, but not a classic original", says Alexander Weaver, car specialist at RM Sotheby's. Original "Blower" Bentley team cars out for exercise BOTTOM: The cockpit of Sir Henry Birkin's "No. 2" Blower, epicenter of Bentley tradition. Superformance's 50th-anniversary tribute to the GT40 Mk I race car that won at Le Mans in 1969 RESTORING A NAME To bring back a treasured car model is a massive undertaking, but entrepreneur Alan Stote has upped the ante by resurrecting an entire marque. INSETS: RESTORING A NAME;TIME WILL TELL. [Extracted from the article]

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