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2015 GHOST V-SPECIFICATION ROLLS ROYCE This limited series celebrates one of Ghost’s defining characteristics; the exquisite 6.6 litre Rolls-Royce V12 engine.

LONDON FASHION WEEK With elite designers bringing their best collections to the catwalk, this year will see more celebrities and fashionistas joining the fun.

BELA SHEHU The Albanian born designer, has captured the attention of fashion enthusiasts with her latest project, NINObrand.

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HEAR US ROAR A true visionaire.An interview with Simon Clinton, Founder of Save Wild Tigers.

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Publisher’s Letter Do not settle. This is the year to make it happen. Get the job you want, make the extra cash and inspire others. I’m taking on an enlightened perspective and taking it to the top – who’s with me? This issue was born from the lethal ambition of today’s entrepreneurial culture. So, without further ado, let me start your flight off with this excerpt: “Promise Yourself To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel that there is something in them To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.

To think only the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

To think well of yourself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words but great deeds.

To live in faith that the whole world is on your side so long as you are true to the best that is in you.

Christian D. Larson, Your Forces and How to Use Them Enjoy Visionaire and thank you!”

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ROLLSROYCE MOTOR CARS ANNOUNCED THE LAUNCH OF ROLLSROYCE GHOST V-SPECIFICATION; A LIMITED SERIES OF GHOST AND GHOST EXTENDED WHEELBASE MOTOR CARS THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS TO COMMISSION FROM JANUARY TO JUNE 2014.

“THIS LIMITED SERIES CELEBRATES ONE OF GHOST’S DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS; THE EXQUISITE 6.6 LITRE ROLLS-ROYCE V12 ENGINE,” SAID TORSTEN MÜLLER-ÖTVÖS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS. “SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION IN 2009, AN EXTRAORDINARY MARRIAGE OF ASSURED PRESENCE AND REMARKABLE DRIVING DYNAMICS HAS ENDEARED GHOST TO A NEW GENERATION OF HIGHLY DISCERNING BUSINESSMEN AND WOMEN, ENSURING THE CAR’S POSITION AS THE STATEMENT OF CHOICE FOR A GROWING BAND OF SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS AROUND THE WORLD.” AT THE HEART OF THE GHOST’S DRIVING EXPERIENCE IS ITS HALLMARK V12 ENGINE. ACCELERATION IS DELIVERED WITH A CHARACTERISTIC IMMEDIACY AND SMOOTHNESS, PROPELLING OCCUPANTS FROM 0 TO 60 MPH IN JUST 4.7 SECONDS WITH 80% OF POWER AVAILABLE FROM IDLE. THIS UNIQUE POWERTRAIN IS

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ELEGANTLY APPLIED DESIGN TOUCHES HINT AT ROLLS-ROYCE GHOST V-SPECIFICATION’S INHERENT DYNAMISM. V-SPECIFICATION MOTIF COACHLINES FINISH THE EXTERIOR PAINTSCHEME WHILST CUSTOMERS CAN EITHER CHOOSE FROM FIVE SPECIALLY SELECTED EXTERIOR COLOURS, OR FROM ROLLSROYCE’S 44,000 HUE PALETTE. OPTIONAL VISIBLE CHROME EXHAUSTS AND 21” PART-POLISHED WHEELS ADD FURTHER EXPRESSION TO THE CAR’S DYNAMIC PROMISE. THE V-SPECIFICATION MOTIF IS ECHOED AROUND THE CAR’S HANDCRAFTED INTERIOR THROUGH ENGRAVING TO THE TREADPLATES, EMBROIDERY TO THE REAR ARMREST AND HAND-APPLIED STEEL INLAYS TO THE FRONT MULTIMEDIA SCREEN LID. THE INTERIOR IS COMPLETED WITH AN EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED CLOCK WITH A BLACK CROWN SURROUNDING THE FACE.

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2015 BMW M3 SEDAN The launch of the new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe sees BMW M GmbH revealing a new interpretation of the high-performance sports car - and carrying the BMW M philosophy over into the fifth generation of the M3. More than 40,000 examples of the fourth-generation BMW M3 Coupe were built, and now the BMW M4 Coupe is poised to continue this success story. The “M4” badge is a reference to the model series that provides the basis for the new M model - and, for the first time, the Coupe will be introduced at the same time as the four-door variant.

Logic dictates the latter will be christened the BMW M3 Sedan.

“Four generations of the BMW M3 have blended motor sport genes and uncompromised everyday usability within an emotionally rich overall concept,” explains Dr Friedrich Nitschke, President BMW M GmbH. “The BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe represent an ongoing commitment to this philosophy. The engine is the heart of every M model, and the new turbocharged sixcylinder unit fitted in the two new cars combines the virtues of a high-revving naturally aspirated unit with the strengths of turbocharger technology.

A committed lightweight design concept produces a weight saving of around 80 kilograms over the outgoing M3. The BMW M3 and BMW M4 take motor sport technology from the track to the road, and thousands of laps of the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife - the world’s most exacting race track - have readied the

new models for that transition. Meticulous and passionfuelled development work has underpinned the creation of two highperformance sports cars that set new standards in terms of overall concept, precision and agility.”

The high-revving six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology newly developed for the new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe produces a maximum output of 431 hp.

Its peak torque of 550 Newton metres (406 lb-ft) is available across a wide rev band and outstrips the figure recorded by the outgoing BMW M3 by roughly 40 per cent. And yet the engine also achieves a reduction in fuel consumption and emissions of around 25 per cent. Both the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe cover the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 4.1 seconds (with the optional seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission).

In the interests of maximising dynamic ability and ensuring excellent efficiency, weight savings of around 80 kilograms have been achieved over a comparably equipped predecessor model. The BMW M4 Coupe, for example, has a DIN kerb weight of 1,497 kilograms, thanks to the rigorous application of intelligent lightweight design measures. These include the increased use of lightweight materials such as carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) and aluminium for a number of chassis and body components. Indeed, both models feature a carbon roof.

One of the primary objectives in the development of the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe was to ensure the new cars offered impressive race track capability.

Hence the presence of a track-specification cooling system, which ensures that the optimum temperature balance for the engine, turbochargers and transmission is maintained at all times.

In order to accentuate the racing character of the two models in terms of both their technical composition and the fine-tuning of the cars, the engineers worked closely with BMW Motorsport’s professional racing drivers during the development phase. For example, DTM drivers Bruno Spengler and Timo Glock took part in the extensive testing and set-up work carried out at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife circuit.

A blend of elements working in perfect harmony delivers outstanding performance, precision and agility Low-slung and broad-set, the new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe share a finely balanced stance on the road.

Indeed, the M-specific design of the two high-performance sports cars underlines their performance capability. Large air intakes and Air Curtains at the front end, exposed carbon-fibrereinforced plastic (CFRP) and aluminium body components, and the diffuser at the muscular rear end are not merely design flourishes; they also fulfil functional roles in terms of aerodynamics, cooling and weight saving.

Numerous aerodynamics measures integrated into all areas of the body.

The aerodynamics concept of BMW M GmbH models has always been one of the key elements in their development.

The engineers need to channel the air around the car to create the best possible platform for dynamic excellence, while also ensuring the engine, powertrain and brakes receive the requisite cooling even when operating under heavy loads on the race track.

Details such as the powerfully formed front apron, smooth underbody and clearly defined Gurney spoiler at the rear of the M3 Sedan (or integrated spoiler lip at the rear of the BMW M4 Coupe) reduce lift by an equal degree at the front and rear axle and produce optimum handling attributes. “The way in which we channel the inflowing air through the engine oil cooler creates a Venturi effect, which reduces front axle lift and, in so doing, improves the steering,” explains Albert Biermann, Head of Development BMW M GmbH. Elements like the Air Curtain and M gills with integrated Air Breather rearwards of the front wheels minimise turbulence in the front wheel arches. Together with the aerodynamically optimised exterior mirrors in twin-stalk style, they are also highly distinctive design features of the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe and help reduce drag. These examples underline in familiar fashion the success of M engineers in reconciling the requirements of everyday use with the demands of action on the race track.

Sophisticated cooling maximum performance.

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The exceptional performance potential of the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe places extremely exacting demands on temperature management in the engine and peripheral assemblies. In order to ensure optimum operating temperatures in everyday use, on short journeys around town and out on the race track, the BMW M GmbH engineers have developed an extremely effective cooling system. For example, alongside the two ultradynamic turbocharger units, the air intake system of the six-cylinder engine also includes an indirect intercooler, maximising charge pressure and engine output. As well as a main radiator, the track-ready cooling concept also comprises a water cooler

repositioned to the side for the high- and lowtemperature water circuits, and the engine and transmission oil (if the M Double Clutch Transmission is specified).

These ensure a consistent temperature balance and therefore high performance on the track as well as the road. An additional electric coolant pump cools the turbocharger bearing mounts when the car is stationary.

Six-speed manual throttle blipping.

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The engine’s power is transferred to the road via a standard six-speed manual gearbox with robust double-plate clutch.

This unit is considerably more compact than its predecessor and 12 kilograms lighter.

As a means of increasing shift comfort, the manual gearbox uses innovative new carbon friction linings in its synchroniser rings. Dry sump lubrication provides an efficient supply of oil to all parts of the engine. The gearbox blips the throttle on downshifts - previously a feature reserved for the M Double Clutch Transmission. This engagement speed control function improves the smoothness of the transmission, helps to enhance stability and was originally developed by motor sport engineers.

Seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic with Launch Control The third generation of the M DCT sees the M engineers once again setting the benchmark in terms of power and race track capability without having to compromise on everyday usability. The optional seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic prompts the new high-revving turbocharged engine into emotionally impressive feats. As well as changing gear automatically, in manual mode the transmission enables ultra-fast gear changes with no interruption in the flow of power. The integrated Launch Control function ensures optimum sprinting performance off the line, producing acceleration figures that would be out of range with the manual gearbox.

The Smokey Burnout function allows the driver to indulge in a degree of rear wheel spin while the car is moving at low speeds Stability Clutch Control opens the clutch

when the car is understeering to bring it back into line. And M DCT also includes functions like the Drivelogic modes that can be selected by the driver to give the BMW M3 and BMW M4 more comfortable, more economy-focused or even sportier characteristics. The additional seventh gear over the manual gearbox allows longer gear ratios - and delivers the efficiency gains you would expect as a result.

The properties of the extremely light yet impressively durable material CFRP have allowed the engineers to follow a fundamentally new approach in the manufacture of the drive shaft. Made from CFRP, this component feeds the engine’s torque from the gearbox to the rear differential and works under extremely heavy loads especially in high-performance vehicles.

“The impressive stiffness and low weight of the CFRP tubing allow the drive shaft to be constructed as a single-piece unit with no centre bearing. As well as a weight saving of 40 per cent over its predecessor, we have achieved a reduction in rotating masses and therefore improved drivetrain dynamics,” explains Albert Biermann.

Even more accomplished rear-wheel drive with Active M Differential. .Among the other components that add

fresh polish to the dynamic repertoire of the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe are the hollow lightweight output shafts of the rear differential and the Active M Differential, which uses an electronically controlled multi-plate limited-slip differential to optimise traction and directional stability. The multi-plate limited-slip differential works with extremely high precision and speed. Its control unit links up with the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system and also takes into account the position of the accelerator pedal, the rotational speed of the wheels and the car’s yaw rate. Every driving situation is therefore precisely analysed and an impending loss of traction on one side of the car identified at an early stage. The degree of lock - which may be anywhere between 0 and 100 per cent - is adjusted as required within a fraction of a second, enabling wheel spin to be prevented on slippery surfaces, in instances where the right and left rear wheel have widely differing friction coefficients, in tight bends and when changing direction with particular vigour.

Optimising traction in this way also provides unbeatable driving stability in challenging conditions and allows impressively dynamic acceleration out of corners.

M Dynamic Mode - a subfunction of the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system - quenches the thirst of enthusiastic drivers for keen dynamics. While DSC intervenes as required to counteract understeer and oversteer, M Dynamic Mode allows greater wheel slip and therefore easy drifting. Owners with a taste for sporty and dynamic driving will appreciate this breadth to the cars’ handling, although DSC will still step in if the car ventures over the limits - unless it is switched off completely. Whichever setting the driver chooses, he or she remains responsible for the car’s stability.

Aluminium suspension elements ensure sharper dynamics.

The core expertise of BMW M GmbH resides in developing M cars that offer impressive steering precision, on-the-limit adjustability, agility and driving feeling, together with unbeatable traction and outstanding directional stability - all without neglecting everyday usability. In order to achieve these aims with the significantly increased performance capability of the new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe, the axles of the outgoing BMW M3 have been redesigned with painstaking attention to detail.

Here again, low weight and a high level of rigidity for the axle systems are essential ingredients in ensuring the cars provide an ultra-dynamic driving experience. In the doublejoint spring strut front axle alone, the use of a lightweight aluminium construction for components such as control arms, wheel carriers and axle subframes saves five kilograms over a conventional steel design. Play-free ball joints and elastomer bearings developed specially for the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe ensure an optimum and direct transfer of forces both laterally and longitudinally. An aluminium stiffening plate, CFRP front strut brace and additional bolted joints between the axle subframe and the body structure all help to increase the rigidity of the front end.

Also lighter than the construction in the outgoing BMW M3 is the new five-link rear axle. All the control arms and wheel carriers are manufactured using forged aluminium, which reduces the unsprung masses of the wheel-locating components by around

three kilograms compared with the previous model generation.

The rigid connection between the rear axle subframe and the body - without the use of elastic rubber elements - is borrowed from motor sport and serves to further improve wheel location and therefore directional stability. “The double-elastic mounting for the rear differential within the rear axle subframe - which is bolted to the body structure - has allowed us to achieve a new level of driving precision, but without neglecting comfort,” says Albert Biermann, citing another example of the perfect symbiosis of pure-bred motor sport technology and excellent everyday usability.

The development of the tyres for the cars was incorporated into the construction process for the axles from the outset. For high-performance sports cars like the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe, in particular, steering feel and precision are the foremost considerations in the development of tyres for the front axle, alongside lateral stability and braking forces. At the rear axle, meanwhile, traction, lateral stability and directional stability take centre stage. For this reason, both cars will leave the factory on low-weight 18-inch forged wheels (front axle: 9 J x 18, rear axle: 10 J x 18) with mixed-size tyres (front axle: 255 mm, rear axle: 275 mm). 19-inch tyres are available as an option.

The specially developed forged wheels make a significant contribution to the reduction in the cars’ unsprung masses and, in turn, to the optimisation of dynamic qualities and efficiency.

The experienced M engineers have taken great care to ensure all the components between the steering wheel and tyres work together harmoniously and therefore provide maximum driving precision and lateral stability, along with good ride comfort.

Electric Power Steering with three settings.

The electromechanical steering system in the new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe represents a new development from BMW M GmbH and the critical component in the link between driver and car. It offers the gifts of direct steering feeling and precise feedback. The integrated Servotronic function electronically adjusts the level of steering assistance according to the car’s speed, providing optimum steering characteristics at all speeds. The steering for the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe also offers the driver three settings as standard, which can be selected at the touch of a button. COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+ modes allow the level of steering assistance to be adapted to suit the situation at hand and the driver’s personal tastes.

The optional Adaptive M suspension likewise comes with COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+ modes, enabling the driver to choose between a more comfortable damper setting for urban driving, for example, a stiffer set-up for dynamic driving on country roads, and a third option that minimises body movements and maximises dynamic performance for use on the track.

With their supreme dynamic attributes in mind, the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe also come as standard with BMW M compound brakes boasting impressive feel, outstanding stopping power and high resistance to fade. Far lighter than conventional equivalents, these brakes contribute to a substantial reduction in unsprung masses and therefore help to enhance dynamic performance. Even lighter BMW M carbon

ceramic brakes can also be specified as an option, their further optimised performance attributes equipping them even more effectively for track use and giving them even greater durability.

The new six-cylinder in-line engine: High-revving, turbocharged unit combines the best of both worlds The new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe from BMW M GmbH see a return to a six-in-line engine configuration, as used on the second and third generations of this iconic sports car. “When developing a new model we first think about what requirements the vehicle will be expected to meet, then decide which concepts and technologies will best meet these goals,” says Albert Biermann. The new turbocharged engine combines the best of both worlds - reaching a maximum 7,600 rpm, it is unusually high-revving for a turbocharged engine, resulting in linear power delivery over a wide engine speed range and a characterful engine note, while M TwinPower Turbo technology ensures that peak torque is on top over a broad rpm range. A further hallmark of this engine is its outstanding efficiency.

The new engine sees a slight power upgrade over the previous V8 to 431 hp, which is delivered between 5,390 and 7,000 rpm.

Peak torque has been increased by roughly 40 per cent to 550 Newton metres, and is maintained over a very wide rev band (1,800-5,390 rpm). The standard sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes the new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe 4.1 seconds respectively. Top speed is 250 km/h / 155 mph (electronically limited), or 280 km/h / 174 mph if the optional M Driver’s Package is specified. The new powerplant also boasts excellent fuel economy: the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe achieve consumption in the EU cycle of 8.3 l/100 km (34 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 194 g/km, an improvement of more than 25 per cent over the previous model’s figures. Regulated pollutant emissions are EU6-compliant.

Instantaneous response, courtesy of M TwinPower Turbo

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The M TwinPower Turbo technology comprises two fastresponding monoscroll turbochargers, High Precision Direct Petrol Injection, VALVETRONIC variable valve timing and Double-VANOS continuously variable camshaft timing.

VALVETRONIC and Double-VANOS work in tandem to seamlessly control intake valve lift. The result is smooth and efficient power delivery, very sharp response and reduced fuel consumption and emissions.

The six-cylinder engine features a closed-deck crankcase design which is very rigid and allows cylinder pressures to be increased for improved power output. And instead of liners, the cylinder bores feature a twin-wire arcsprayed coating, which results in a significant reduction in engine weight.

On the track, the exceptional driving dynamics of the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe place extra demands on the engine oil supply system, whose design reflects the extensive motor sport experience of BMW M GmbH. The low-weight magnesium oil sump, for example, features a special cover to limit movement of the oil under the effects of strong dynamic lateral acceleration. Under extreme longitudinal acceleration and deceleration, an oil extraction pump and a sophisticated

oil return system situated close to the turbocharger likewise help to maintain stable oil circulation. Oil is therefore supplied continuously to all engine components in all driving situations - whether in everyday motoring or during hard driving on the track.

An engine sound in keeping with the motor sport attributes of the BMW M3 and BMW M4 is provided by an innovative flap arrangement in the twin-pipe exhaust system. The electrically controlled flaps just before the rear silencer minimise exhaust back-pressure and produce a BMW M sound which is striking and unmistakable over the entire engine speed range, as well as giving precise feedback on engine load. The different selectable drive modes, which offer drivers a choice of preconfigured, perfectly balanced vehicle set-ups, also feature different engine sound profiles.

Lightweight design across the board: Shedding weight in all the right places Intelligent lightweight design was a top priority in the development of the BMW M3 and BMW M4. .The goal was to minimise kerb weight in order to give both models outstanding driving dynamics and exemplary efficiency. These measures have delivered impressive results, giving the BMW M4 Coupe a kerb weight of 1,497 kilograms, around 80 kilograms lighter than a comparably equipped predecessor model - with benefits for driving dynamics and fuel consumption as well.

BMW M3 Sedan also gets CFRP roof for the first time.

On the outgoing models, the CFRP roof was confined to the Coupe version. Now, for the first time, the four-door BMW M3 will get this striking design and functional feature as well. The CFRP roof brings weight savings of five kilograms in the case of the BMW M3 Sedan and more than six kilograms in the case of the BMW M4 Coupe. It also lowers the vehicle’s centre of gravity, which has a positive impact on driving dynamics.

Made from aluminium rather than conventional steel, the front side walls and the bonnet (with power dome) make an important contribution to the models’ lightweight design concept, while at the same time improving axle load distribution.

On the BMW M4 Coupe, the contoured roofline with central channel continues into the boot lid, emphasising the even sportier personality of the new model. The newly developed boot lid not only provides extremely effective tail end styling, its geometry is at the same time precisely tailored for optimised aerodynamics, while the use of carbon fibre and plastics makes for additional weight savings.

The new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe also feature a CFRP propeller shaft. The high rigidity and low weight of the CFRP tube mean that the propeller shaft can be produced as a single-piece component, without a centre bearing. This achieves weight savings of 40 per cent over the previous model and a reduction in rotating masses, which in turn results in more dynamic powertrain response.

The CFRP strut brace in the engine compartment is a further example of how all weight-saving measures on these vehicles have also been tailored to the improvement of driving dynamics.

Weighing only 1.5 kilograms, the strut brace offers superior rigidity to a comparable aluminium component, and at the same time plays a key part in the excellent steering response and precision of both vehicles.

The use of carbon in these models is a reminder that BMW is a global leader in high-strength, lightweight CFRP construction, and that it was BMW who brought out the first mass-production vehicle with a body consisting entirely of this material - the innovative BMW i3.

Development input from professional racing drivers: BMW works driver Bruno Spengler on the technical highlights When developing the new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe, the BMW M engineers could count not only on track-honed technologies, but also on the driving talent of experienced racers. For example, Bruno Spengler and Timo Glock, BMW Motorsport works drivers in the DTM Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (German Touring Car Masters) series, took part in extensive testing and set-up runs on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife circuit.

Bruno Spengler on the six-in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology: “As a race driver, I’m very impressed by the instant, lag-free response from the two turbos as soon you step on the gas. This is a sensational feature of this engine which translates to more fun at the wheel and is perfect for sporty driving.”

Viewed from the front, the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe stand out most prominently with their powerful contours and a strongly defined threedimensionality, which lend them a powerfully expressive face. Characteristic design elements leave no doubt that these cars are the work of BMW M. There is the modern take on the twin headlight arrangement (with optional LED technology), for example, not to mention the distinctive twin-bar kidney grille with black painted grille bars - which reflect the design of the characteristic BMW M double-spoke wheels and bear the M logo - and the powerfully designed front apron with its trio of large intakes supplying cooling air to the high-performance engine and brakes. Among the other hallmark BMW M design features on display is the characteristic power dome on the bonnet, which hints at the potential of the brawny M TwinPower Turbo engine and creates space for the intercooler.

And the striking exterior mirrors - with their suggested twinstalk mounts - also demand particular attention, their design optimising the aerodynamics of the new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe.

Those dynamics-accentuating details include likewise newly designed M gills, which perform both a stylistic and a functional role. Integrated into them are Air Breathers, which team up with the Air Curtains in the front apron to help optimise the airflow around the wheel arches and therefore improve aerodynamics.

“The electronic power steering is very precise, and from my point of view as a race driver that’s very, very important. It responds instantly to inputs and provides excellent feedback.”

The dark colour of the CFRP roof (with its contoured roofline) gives both models a lower-slung and more compact appearance, as the eye perceives the roof pillars - painted in body colour - to be the uppermost point of the car. A flowing roofline lends the already sporting overall appearance of the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe an extra elegance and finesse. The line gains in momentum once again as it heads rearwards, increasing aerodynamic downforce and giving the rear a more muscular look at the same time.

…on the rear axle:

The rear: BMW M4 with spoiler integrated into the boot lid.

“The rear axle has a very progressive locking action, due to the electronically controlled limited-slip differential, and generates huge amounts of grip. The electronic control system is configured so that when you lift off the gas going into corners, the differential opens up and the lock-up effect is reduced to zero, resulting in very eager turn-in. When you accelerate out of the corner again, the lock-up engages progressively all the way up to 100 per cent full lock, for optimal traction.”

The design of the rear end displays striking differences in the two models. The BMW M3 Sedan, for example, is fitted with a Gurney spoiler to reduce lift, while the tailgate of the BMW M4 Coupe features an integrated rear spoiler and is made from particularly lightweight carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic. As well as performing a functional aerodynamic role, the tailgate also contributes significantly to the BMW M4’s standalone design.

Indeed, the pair of lines which begin life flanking the power dome in the bonnet - and score a clearly defined path over the CFRP roof - complete their journey in the boot lid.

…on the electronic power steering:

Design: Striking use of forms underlines standout performance capability The design of the new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe visualises in eye-catching style the outstanding performance capability and impressive handling properties of the two new models. “The superior performance of the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe should be obvious at first glance,” explains Karim Habib, Head of Design BMW Automobiles. “Indeed, the exterior design of the new BMW M3 and BMW M4 has a visual impact that elevates the BMW M design language to a new level of expression, highlighted by a purposeful character, emotional appeal and dynamic verve.”

The front end: the powerfully expressive face of BMW M.

A shared feature of the two models are the prominently flared rear wheel arches which, in combination with the wide track, underline the confident appearance of the BMW M3 and BMW M4. A characteristic BMW M detail of the rear end are the highgloss polished, now slanting pair of twin exhaust tailpipes, which are framed like jewels by the sculptural rear apron with its integrated diffuser.

The interior design: flawless ergonomics in a sporting ambience.

Climbing into the BMW M3 and BMW M4, drivers will be greeted by the interior architecture familiar from the BMW 3-Series and BMW 4-Series, complete with unimpeachable ergonomics

and clear driver focus. In keeping with the character of the two models, however, the interior fulfils an even more sharply defined sporting brief. To this end, the host of traditional BMW M equipment details includes M door sill finishers, an M driver’s footrest, M gearshift lever, M-design circular instruments with white graphics, M leather steering wheel with chrome trim, colour contrast stitching and electroplatedlook shift paddles (if the M DCT gearbox is specified).

The front seats also represent an evocative expression of BMW M’s motor sport genes. Taking visual inspiration from the bucket seats fitted in racing cars, the seats feature a full-size singlepiece back panel. This means the construction of the seats is very flat, while the high, width-adjustable side bolsters and low-set seat surface allow an ideal seating position and provide excellent support. Despite their undeniably sporty design, the BMW M sports seats can be specified as an option with comfortenhancing features including electric adjustment and heating.

On the seat surface, the stitching, upholstery segmentation and perforation lend the seats a slim-fitting feel. Illuminated for the first time, the BMW M logo on the seat backrests adds a new and exclusive highlight.

Equipment: Extensive standard equipment joined by a host of options that enhance dynamics and comfort The new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe leave the factory with a thorough selection of equipment on board which reflects their character as extremely performance-oriented cars offering excellent everyday usability. In addition, customers can choose from an extensive range of optional equipment to give the high-performance sports cars an even more uncompromising sporting edge or push their comfort levels to the maximum.

And for customers keen to place a very personal stamp on proceedings, the wide-reaching spectrum of BMW Individual items - including BMW Individual paint finishes, BMW Individual Merino leather and BMW Individual interior trim elements - will be another avenue well worth exploring.

Carbon roof as a visible sign of the commitment to lightweight design.

Other standard-fitted and exclusive exterior details include the lightweight bonnet with eye-catching power dome, the font side panels made from aluminium, the sculpted front apron with three large air intakes, the black double-bar kidney grille, the hallmark M exterior mirror casings, the rear apron with integrated diffuser, the exhaust system with four tailpipes, and the boot lid with fitted Gurney on the BMW M3 or the aerodynamically shaped lightweight tailgate with integrated spoiler of the BMW M4. Both models come as standard with forged 18-inch BMW M light-alloy wheels with mixedsize tyres. Forged 19-inch lightalloy wheels with mixed-size tyres can be ordered as an option, in either Ferric Grey or Black.

Interior with exquisite materials and motor sport ambience.

The BMW M3 and BMW M4 also stand out with an interior that is exclusive and functional in equal measure. For example, the M Sport leather multifunction steering wheel is fitted as standard, as are bucket-style M sports seats and the BMW Individual roof liner in Anthracite. Like the front seats, the distinctively contoured

backrests of the rear seats also offer exceptional lateral support.

They are made from a lightweight composite material and can be folded in a 60:40 split. This gives the BMW M3 and BMW M4 a degree of variability and everyday usability that is well beyond the norm for highperformance sports cars of their level. Drivers of the BMW M3 and BMW M4 can look forward to piloting their car from behind a double-spoke M leather steering wheel. The M logo, chrome trim and colour contrast stitching are central elements of the cabin’s racing ambience. Both models come as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox, while the sevenspeedM Double Clutch Transmission is available as an option. M DCT allows the driver to change gears using either the selector lever on the centre console or the shift paddles mounted on the steering wheel.

Innovative driveline and chassis technology deliver unbeatable dynamics.

The optional M DCT Drivelogic changes gear with no interruption in the flow of power, enabling it to reduce shift times, while a Launch Control system optimises acceleration off the line. M DCT additionally features the Smokey Burnout function, which allows the driver to indulge in a degree of rear wheel spin while the car is moving at low speeds. The standard-specification Active M Differential at the rear axle guarantees optimum traction, while the likewise factory-fitted electromechanical M Servotronic steering with three settings delivers sporty, direct responses. Both the new BMW M3 and new BMW M4 are equipped as standard with BMW M compound brakes, but customers can also order their car with even lighter and more effective BMW M carbon ceramic brakes, which come with the additional visual highlight of gold-painted callipers.

Optional add-ons for comprehensive driver information.

Keen track drivers will be pleased to hear that BMW M GmbH has developed a free BMW M Laptimer app, which allows owners to analyse their personal driving style. Once their smartphone is hooked up to the BMW - via USB cable or the car’s snapin adapter - customers can operate the BMW M Laptimer app easily using the iDrive Controller. The app then gets to work without delay, recording the car’s speed, longitudinal and lateral acceleration, engine revs, the gear engaged (if the M DCT or automatic gearbox is specified), steering angle, accelerator position and fuel consumption. That means, when the data is subsequently analysed via graphic displays on the customer’s smartphone, the driver’s reactions can also be assessed.

Another feature allows two recordings on the same track to be compared corner-by-corner. The readings used here can be either the driver’s own or data shared via email.

The BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe are also available - needless to say - with the wide variety of driver assistance systems and mobility services introduced under the BMW ConnectedDrive banner, some of which will already be familiar from the BMW 3-Series and BMW 4-Series. Among the highlights are a new generation of the Navigation system Professional, offering extra capability sharper graphics and 3D elements for the map display, Driving Assistant Plus, which warns the driver of a looming collision with a pedestrian, the intelligent antidazzle LED High Beam Assistant, Active

Protection with Attention Assistant and a further developed version of Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function.

The optional Head-Up Display in the BMW M3 and BMW M4 comes with additional, M-specific functions such as a gear display, rev counter and Optimum Shift Indicator.

Production: Return to the birthplace of the BMW M3 It was at the Preußenstraße headquarters of BMW Motorsport GmbH in Munich 28 years ago that the company’s then managing director Paul Rosche developed the idea for the BMW M3. Production began just a few months later at the original BMW plant next door. A total of 17,970 units of the firstgeneration BMW M3 were built here up to 1991. And now, almost 23 years later, production of the iconic sports car - long since guaranteed legendary status - is returning to its birthplace. BMW Plant Munich will host production of the new BMW M4 Coupe, while the BMW M3 Sedan will be built at BMW Plant Regensburg, where 222,293 units of the second, third and fourth generations of the BMW M3 combined have been produced since 1992.

Full integration into the regular manufacturing process.

One of the reasons for the decision to split production of the BMW M3 and BMW M4 between the two facilities centred on the company’s commitment to integrating the two high-performance sports cars into the production processes for their respective donor models. For example, the BMW M4 will be built alongside models including the standard BMW 4-Series Coupe in Munich, and Regensburg is the venue for production of the BMW 3-Series Sedan as well as the new BMW M3. Among the benefits of “mixed” production on a shared line is that the plants can respond quickly to market fluctuations by making adjustments to unit figures as required. As well as efficient production planning and logistics, the essential ingredient in this approach is the single-line system: both M models will be built alongside their respective donor models on the same production line.

Intensive experience-sharing ensures a smooth production startup.

This will be the first time the Munich plant has handled production of a lightweight design concept bringing together an aluminium bonnet and side panels, CFRP roof and lightweight tailgate in this combination. The bonding facility for the carbon roof in the paintshop is also new to Munich. The intensive sharing of experience with colleagues in Regensburg helps ensure that the employees in Munich maintain an outstanding level of manufacturing expertise when it comes to lightweight design technologies. Indeed, Plant Regensburg can call on many years of experience in lightweight design. As well as production of the outgoing generation of the BMW M3 with its carbon roof, the Regensburg factory has also been responsible for the manufacture of numerous BMW Motorsport touring cars built for race action.

Hall of fame: The evolution of an automotive legend over three decades The new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe represent the fifth generation of a pure-bred sports car offering excellent everyday usability - one which has raised the bar in the ultra-

high-performance mid-size sedan/coupe segment at every turn over the last three decades. “The BMW M3 has been our iconic model in the high-performance sports car segment since 1985, when the company unveiled the first generation of the BMW M3 at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt,” recalls Dr Friedrich Nitschke, President BMW M GmbH. “Today, 28 years later, the new BMW M3 Sedan and new BMW M4 Coupe are set to extend this tradition into a fifth generation and take the car’s unique combination of outstanding dynamics and unrestricted everyday usability to yet another new level.”

The first generation: forming the basis for the world’s most successful touring car.

In spring 1985, the BMW Motorsport department began development of a racing machine to line up in touring car competition. The roadgoing version required for homologation - 5,000 examples of which had to be built for sale per year to satisfy the sporting regulations for this category of racing - was conceived from the outset as a race-ready Group A machine. The inaugural BMW M3 celebrated its premiere in September 1985 at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), with the market launch following in summer 1986. Its naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine developed 143 kW/195 hp (version without catalytic converter: 147 kW/200 hp) from a 2.3-litre displacement, accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 6.8 s (6.7 s) and had a top speed of 230 km/h / 143 mph (235 km/h / 146 mph).

In this trim, the first-generation BMW M3 exceeded all sales expectations. Including the Convertible variant, the various evolution stages of the car and the special-edition models, BMW had sold a total of 17,970 units worldwide by the time production was wrapped up in 1991.

The second generation: three variants of a “wolf in sheep’s clothing”.

The successor to the original M3 was not designed as the basis for a racing car. However, it was developed from the outset in three body variants. The two-door Coupe, which made its debut in 1992, was followed onto the market in 1994 by a Convertible and - for the first time - a four-door Sedan. All three models were powered by a six-cylinder 3.0-litre engine developing 210 kW/286 hp, which powered the car to 100 km/h / 62 mph from a standstill in under six seconds. Top speed was electronically limited to 250 km/h / 155 mph. A small-series M3 GT variant was added to the range in 1994, its 217 kW/295 hp sending it straight to the top of the M3 performance scale at the time. In 1995 the car’s displacement was increased to 3.2 litres and output rose to 236 kW/321 hp.

In 1997 the BMW M3 became the world’s first volume-produced car to be made available as an option with the Sequential M Gearbox (SMG). This transmission variant was based on the conventional gearbox for the M3, but with a clutch that was activated electrohydraulically to change gears. M3 drivers no longer needed to press a clutch pedal; all they had to do to change gear instantly on one level was pull or push the gearshift lever. Initial scepticism was defied by impressive success, and by the time production came to an end almost one in every two examples of this generation of the M3 generation was fitted with an SMG gearbox. The M3 had grown from a niche

sports car to a resounding sales success: 71,242 units of the Coupe, Convertible and Sedan combined were produced at Regensburg.

Several design features of the second-generation BMW M3 also cemented their places in the driver’s consciousness. They included special light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design and the specially formed, aerodynamically optimised exterior mirror casings with their two wing-shaped struts. These highlights have been revisited time and again in subsequent generations of the M3 in the form of some fascinating design cues.

The third generation: enhanced dynamics in a sharper design.

The third generation of the BMW M3 - launched in 2000 and available in coupe or convertible form only - added another, now traditional, signature feature to the model: a power dome on the bonnet. The new model also raised the bar another not inconsiderable notch in terms of performance and dynamics.

Its six-cylinder in-line engine still had 3.2-litre displacement, but now developed 252 kW/343 hp. And that meant the M3 could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 5.2 seconds (Convertible: 5.5 s), should the occasion demand. Almost more impressive still, though, was the sprint from 80 to 120 km/h / 50 to 75 mph, which could be dispatched in a mere 5.4 seconds.

Evidence of the six-cylinder engine’s exceptional pulling power could not have been provided any more emphatically.

The sporting flagship of this M3 generation was the BMW M3 CSL introduced in 2003. The three-letter suffix stood for “Coupe Sport Lightweight”, a billing justified by elements such as a carbon-fibre roof, centre console and door panels, a lighter rear window and the omission of numerous comfort-oriented features. With a kerb weight of just 1,385 kilograms, it tipped the scales some 110 kilograms below the standard M3. All 1,383 units of the 265 kW/360 hp “cornering king” were sold within just a few months.

The fourth generation: V8 engine and intelligent lightweight design.

2007 signalled a break with tradition as the BMW M3 took to the stage for the first time in 15 years without the straight-six unit so frequently crowned Engine of the Year. Instead, the fourth-generation car - which appeared in coupe, sedan and

convertible form (the latter joined the range in 2008) - was powered by an eight-cylinder unit. The new 3,999cc engine developed 309 kW/420 hp and some 85 per cent of its maximum 400 Newton metres (542 lb-ft) of torque was available across a huge 6,500 rpm rev range. The engineers continued along the path of lightweight design with the Coupe in particular. On the back of positive experience with other M models, the roof was once again made from carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic. The bonnet with its striking power dome was made from aluminium, as were large sections of the newly developed lightweight chassis.

Among the highlights of the fourth-generation car’s production run were the exclusive small-series variants of the BMW M3 which shone an even brighter spotlight on its racing-inspired characteristics. Here, the BMW M3 GTS - road-registered but developed for clubsport racing - stood out in particular. The displacement of the standard M3’s V8 engine was expanded to 4.4 litres to produce peak output of 331 kW/450 hp. Specially developed chassis components and aerodynamic measures, plus a two-seat cockpit conceived for track use, equipped this exclusive special-edition model (only available in show-stealing Fire Orange paintwork) for competitive action on the track and generated a particularly intense M feeling on the road. 135 examples of the BMW M3 GTS were delivered to customers.

The BMW M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology) presented in 2011 was limited to just 67 units. Exclusively manufactured lightweight components and modified chassis technology imbued this 331 kW/450 hp model, which was based on the BMW M3 Sedan and built at the BMW M GmbH factory, with exceptionally precise handling balance. The bonnet of the BMW M3 CRT was made from two CFRP mouldings encasing an aramid honeycomb structure, its bucket seats featured two CFRP layers wrapped around a recycled-paper honeycomb, and a carbon layer made using conventional production technology was added to visible areas. A rear spoiler and an air-channelling element integrated into the front apron (both made from CFRP) rounded off the exclusive lightweight elements found on the BMW M3 CRT.

Source : BMW Press

The Lincoln Motor Company introduced the new 2 Navigator, offering a fresh interpretation of a clas vehicle that has long defined the full-size luxury sp utility segment.

At the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, the public will its first look at a new Lincoln Navigator that ta on a changed presence for the 2015 model y Exterior design changes are accentuated by reintroduction of Lincoln’s iconic split-wing gr Interior enhancements include luxurious leather a additional customer-focused technologies. The m refined appearance complements enhanced po and hauling capabilities that Navigator custom demand.

The sleeker front end includes a newly design hood, and the reimagined back end features a po up/down tailgate. On both ends, the vehicle we jewel-like light-emitting diode (LED) lights, as wel high-intensity discharge (HID) adaptive headlam with LED accents.

“We knew what our customers wanted,” said Ela Bannon, chief engineer of the 2015 Naviga “Navigator has always had great features, and were able to keep those things. I’m proud that were able to give our customers so much more.”

Lincoln Navigator comes standard with 20-in machined aluminum wheels, while Reserve Packa vehicles are equipped with 22-inch, polish aluminum wheels. Reserve Package Navigators a offer optional chrome-accented running boards.

As with current-generation models, the 2015 Linc Navigator will be available in standard-length (20 inches) and extended-length (222.3 inches) versio Luxuriously appointed interior

2015 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR “We have this iconic vehicle with untapped potential,” Bannon said. “Now it’s got more of what our customers want. It’s got the new Lincoln design DNA on the exterior, a redesigned instrument panel, a leather Reserve Package, 22-inch wheels. Once we were able to include all of those elements, I knew we had a winner.”

A smoother, more powerful ride Replacing the 5.4-liter V8 that has powered Navigator for years is a more powerful and fuel-efficient 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine.

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A hand-wrapped, leather instrument panel with contrast stitching and leather glove box door Premium Ziricote wood trim, a luxurious natural-grain wood new to the automotive industry, most commonly used as an accent in yachts Lincoln Navigator comes standard with the new Lincoln steering wheel, introduced on the recently revealed MKC premium small utility. The Wollsdorf leather-wrapped, wood-trimmed wheel features a thicker grip and softer touch for a more dynamic driving experience.

Designed to seat up to eight people, Navigator offers buyers second-row options that include two captain’s chairs, with or without a center console, or a fold-flat bench. Due in part to Lincoln Navigator’s patented independent rear suspension, which allows for true fold-flat, PowerFold® third-row seats, extendedlength and standard wheelbase models are projected to deliver segment-leading cargo volume.

Extended-length models provide 128.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row, 86.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row, and 42.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row; standard wheelbase models deliver 103.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the first row, 54.4 cubic feet behind the second row, and 18.1 cubic feet behind the third row.

The twin turbocharged, direct injection engine is projected to deliver at least 370 horsepower and 430 lb.-ft. of torque, according to preliminary test data.

Final numbers will be available closer to production.

The 3.5-liter EcoBoost is also projected to deliver best-in-class towing.

Lincoln Navigator features a six-speed automatic transmission with Lincoln’s SelectShift, which allows the driver to manually control gears if desired. The vehicle is available in both four-wheel-drive and rearwheel-drive configurations. The available Control Trac Four-Wheel-Drive system enhances traction on slippery surfaces, helps improve handling on dry roads and enables off-road capability.

Helping make this the best-handling Lincoln Navigator ever is the addition of standard electric power-assisted steering. This allows for more consistent and precise control of the vehicle through a range of speeds while simultaneously making it easier to maneuver at low speeds, and in particular making it easier to park.

The Lincoln Drive Control option adds Lincoln’s Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD), a suspension system that monitors multiple vehicle sensors and road conditions every two milliseconds and adjusts the suspension needs accordingly.

CCD also provides a smoother and improved ride - best-ever for Navigator - and allows the driver to customize the ride of the vehicle by selecting one of three different control modes: Normal, Sport and Comfort.

Lincoln Navigator also offers driver-friendly Hill Start/ Descent Assist. When parked on a hill with a grade of five degrees or more, the vehicle remains stationary for up to two seconds after the driver releases the brake pedal.

Standard-equipped Navigators will continue to offer Nivomat®, a load-leveling system that automatically raises a loaded rear end to optimum ride height for improved handling.

The mechanical leveling system helps reduce uneven wear on front and rear tires and helps maintain better vehicle aerodynamics.

Technology-based luxury Illuminated “welcome mats” beneath both front doors greet Lincoln Navigator owners when they press the “unlock” button on the key fob.

A passive entry system allows owners to enter without using a key. The system senses when the key fob is in range of the door and allows for keyless access via a door-mounted button. Inside, a push-button start allows for keyless engine ignition.

The latest SYNC® with MyLincoln Touch™ driver connectivity system is standard. The system allows drivers to use voice-activated or touch screen controls to make phone calls, play music, use the navigation system or set cabin temperature controls. The system includes 4.2-inch LCD displays in the instrument cluster, an 8-inch touch screen in the center stack and traditional knob controls for easy operation.

The available Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) signals when another vehicle is detected in an adjacent lane behind either rear wheel. Standard for 2015, Navigator also introduces a new rearview camera, which displays a color image on the 8-inch touch screen for help when driving in reverse.

Rebirth of an icon Lincoln Navigator was wildly popular the moment it hit the streets in the late 1990s, and spent more than a decade as one of the top-selling vehicles in the segment. Featuring seating for up to eight passengers, luxury cues typically reserved for sedans and cargo space and towing capacity to haul virtually anything, Navigator set the full-size luxury SUV standard. It was an immediate success, accounting for 41 percent of in-segment sales by the 2000 model year.

Aiming to recapture that glory, the 2015 Navigator offers nearly two dozen upgrades from the current generation.

“Navigator has retained some of the most loyal following in the segment for more than a decade,” said Jim Farley, executive vice president, Ford global marketing, sales and service and Lincoln. “Among Lincoln owners, more than 70 percent have been return customers - purchasing the vehicle for its power, for its beauty and for its capability, and this new Navigator gives them more on all three fronts.”

Production of the 2015 Lincoln Navigator is scheduled to begin in late summer 2014 at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Ky., and vehicles are due in Lincoln showrooms in early fall 2014.

Source : Lincoln Press

Cadillac Elmiraj Cadillac revealed the Elmiraj Concept, a grand coupe expressing the pure enjoyment of driving and exploring new dimensions for Cadillac’s ongoing expansion. The Cadillac Elmiraj Concept showcases a new vision for luxury driving and the top of the brand’s expanding range.

Cadillac is fueled by the creativity of our designers, led by Ed Welburn,” said Bob Ferguson, senior vice president, Global Cadillac. “Elmiraj provides a look inside the Cadillac Studio on how we envision performance and luxury for the next generation of luxury drivers.”

A modern update to the classic format of a two-door grand coupe, Elmiraj is a pure expression of streamlined design and engaging rear-wheel drive performance.

At 205 inches (5207mm) in overall length, Elmiraj is four-seat coupe with presence and poise. Taking up from where the memorable Ciel Concept left off, Elmiraj is a statement of pure luxury and performance with a purposeful character and proportion.

The concept advances Cadillac’s philosophy of dramatic design and performance, and its commitment to lightweight, agile cars. Elmiraj is constructed with chassis and structural elements of an ongoing Cadillac vehicle development project slated for future production. This new vehicle architecture expands the brand’s commitment to lightweight RWD performance, exemplified in the ATS sport sedan and the all-new and elevated 2014 CTS launching in the U.S in the Fall of 2013.

“Elmiraj advances Cadillac’s provocative modern design and performance, contrasted with bespoke craftsmanship and luxury,” said Mark Adams, Cadillac design director. “It explores performance driving, as well as how we’re approaching elevating the Cadillac range and new dimensions of Art & Science philosophy.”

Cadillac Elmiraj is powered by a 4.5-liter twin turbocharged V8 delivering an estimated 500 hp.

The engine takes the baseline technology from the new Cadillac Twin Turbo V6 featured in the upcoming 420-hp 2014 CTS V sport edition, and expands it to the classic performance format of a V8 engine.

Dramatic Exterior Proportion With a heritage of imaginative designs, Cadillac approaches concept cars as a method for projecting design forward rather than simply exaggerating or “teasing” future production models. Elmiraj was created from this mindset, and therefore suggests new territory for Cadillac Art & Science.

“This concept is the second chapter, following the Ciel Concept, of our exploration of the personas of true luxury,” said Clay Dean, executive director of advanced design. “This project originated around the simple persona of “the drive,” or the visceral experience of driving a great luxury coupe. It’s an expression of the confidence and poise you feel driving a high-performance car, which we feel is an essential element of top-level luxury.”

The dramatic proportion communicates power and performance. A long dash-to-axle front profile, a Cadillac signature, gives the coupe a performanceoriented form. The long wheelbase and clean body side characterizes the car’s spacious dimensions and elevated status.

The fast cabin sits within a fuselage where taut fender lines spline through the full sectioned body, literally blending art and science. Cadillac’s vertical light signature is represented in both the headlamp graphic and tail lamp. A gently applied feature line in the sheet metal extends the full length of the body side, connecting those vertical front and rear elements.

“Elmiraj is about poise and proportion,” said Niki Smart, lead exterior designer. “We wanted a mature statement for Cadillac, where simplicity and subtle adornments create a purposeful presence.”

Cadillac Elmiraj contains design elements emphasizing Cadillac’s capabilities for engaging driving performance in its production portfolio. Two vents in the car’s long hood are functional, acting as hot air outlets for the twin turbo engine. Elmiraj has 22-x-9-in. aluminum wheels are backed by large ceramic brakes with Cadillac monoblock calipers.

The car’s rich blue exterior finish wears the brand’s Vsport designation, Cadillac’s new level slotting directly under the high-performance V-Series.

The face of Cadillac Elmiraj experiments with new visual elements, yet is unmistakably Cadillac. The grille emphasizes the car’s substantial road presence.

The Cadillac Crest appears in a conceptual form, streamlined and tailored to the car’s overall design.

This design idea for a revised crest reflects the fact that Cadillac’s unmistakable symbol has evolved dozens of times through history to mark new eras or design achievements.

Exquisitely Crafted Interior The interior of Elmiraj blends elegantly crafted luxury and generous space with driver-focused performance elements. The upper section of the instrument panel is a single piece extending across the full width of the car, while the lower forms a cockpit space tailored for performance.

“A concept provides not only an opportunity to explore new design ideas, but to pursue new techniques for elegant craftsmanship and materials,” said Gael Buzyn, lead interior designer.

Backlit titanium trim curves from the cowl to the doors, dividing the rich upper camel leather from the wood trim. Cadillac Studio craftsmen handpicked fallen Brazilian Rosewood, a wood veneer prized for its use for hundreds of years in home furnishings and musical instruments. The wood is hand-cut into three dimensional sections for perfect control of the grain flow.

The car’s instrumentation features an analog tachometer and speedometer that are transparent.

Directly behind the analog gauges sits a wide screen, high resolution display which projects driver information and the output of a frontmounted camera. A 10-inch touchscreen for navigation and connectivity can be concealed inside the instrument panel when not in use.

The 2+2 layout features high-performance seats, designed to support spirited driving while also delivering luxury accommodation. Elmiraj passengers might actually lobby to sit in the back.

The rear bucket seats each contain a valet feature to ease entry and exit. The front bucket seat slides 10 inches forward while the rear bucket seat slides 4 inches forward to meet the passenger, then slides him or her back into position once seated. The rear bucket seats recline for additional comfort.

Many of the most celebrated automotive designs through history have been luxury coupes “We were influenced in particular by the 1967 Eldorado, both its actual design and the fact that in its time that car was a very stark contrast and a new direction. More recent design like the CTS-V Coupe and the ELR are provocative,” said Dean, the advanced design director. “Both of these cars were major statements of performance and luxury and drove Cadillac forward into new territory.”

Designers at General Motors’ advanced design studio in North Hollywood, Calif., under the direction of Frank Saucedo, led the development of the car’s interior and exterior. Elmiraj was hand-built by in-house craftsmen in Michigan.

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GLA45 AMG Mercedes-AMG rigorously continues its product initiative: with the new GLA45 AMG the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz makes a dynamic statement in the strongly growing segment of the compact SUV. The combination of powerful-distinctive design, exclusive appointments as well as superior engine power and driving performance is unique: the most powerful series-production four-cylinder engine in the world puts 265 kW (360 hp) of power and 450 Newton metres of torque on the road. The new Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG high-performance SUV also shines with regard to emissions and fuel consumption figures.

With a fuel consumption of 7.5 litres per 100 kilometres (NEDC combined; CO2: 175 g/ km) and compliance with EU 6 emissions standards the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG once more provides proof that at MercedesAMG maximum performance does not come at the expense of environmental compatibility.

The GLA45 AMG also holds the pole position with regard to driving dynamics: it accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). Thanks to the combination of standardfit performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC allwheel-drive and the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission, the GLA45 AMG impresses with its equally sporty and efficient drive system concept.

Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH: “The response to the Concept GLA45 AMG during the world première at the Los Angeles International Auto Show has reaffirmed our decision to launch this new AMG model. Currently there is no segment growing faster than that of compact SUVs. For Mercedes-AMG it is therefore a logical step to make a dynamic statement in this segment with the GLA45 AMG. Our new high-performance-SUV not only offers the world’s most powerful series-production fourcylinder engine, but also impressively low fuel consumption and emissions figures. Not least

on account of the performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive, the GLA45 AMG is a true AMG when it comes to driving dynamics”.

Young target group: styling, dynamics and independence In addition to the A45 AMG and CLA45 AMG, the GLA45 AMG is the third vehicle with fourcylinder turbo engine to appeal to a young target group. The trend-oriented customers set great store in styling, dynamics and independence - traits that are perfectly embodied in the new high-performance SUV from Affalterbach.

Meeting a wide variety of customer desires has always been one of the strengths of MercedesAMG. The Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG now expands the extensive SUV line-up to five models (GLA45 AMG, ML63 AMG, GL63 AMG, G63 AMG and G65 AMG). Mercedes-AMG thus offers the widest range of SUVs among all highperformance premium brands.

Hallmark AMG features: the world’s most powerful series-produced four-cylinder engine Best in class: the engine of the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG fully lives up to this claim, as a look at the figures shows. The AMG 2.0-litre turbo engine is the most powerful seriesproduction four-cylinder turbo engine in the world. It produces 265 kW (360 hp) of power and develops a peak torque of 450 Newton metres. A power density of 133 kW (181 hp) puts the AMG high-performance turbo engine on a par with the world’s most powerful super sports cars.

Development of the high-performance turbo engine , which is part of the BlueDIRECT family, placed emphasis on a sustainable reduction in particulate emissions. Consequently the GLA45 AMG today already complies with the second stage of the EU 6 emissions standards coming into effect in 2017. The AMG 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine features sprayguided direct petrol injection with piezo

injectors positioned centrally in the four combustion chambers and an injection pressure of 200 bar. The combination of multiple fuel injection and multiple spark ignition improves fuel economy and significantly increases the thermodynamic efficiency, leading to low exhaust emissions. The injection system’s outstanding flexibility also ensures a high degree of freedom in terms of application. There are up to five injections per combustion cycle in the cold-start and warm-up phase, which is so crucial for emissions. One of the key factors for in-engine particulate reduction is a reduction of the individual injection quantities.

Further highlights of the AMG 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine: Gravity-die sand-cast all-aluminium crankcase Weight-optimised crank mechanism with forged steel crankshaft Forged pistons with friction-optimised piston rings NANOSLIDE cylinder liner technology Air-to-water intercooling system Alternator management ECO start/stop function Twin-scroll turbocharger and AMG sports exhaust system with exhaust flap Mercedes-AMG addresses the basic challenge with regard to the throttle response of a small-capacity turbo engine by using a twin-scroll turbocharger, maximum dethrottling of the exhaust system and an innovative injection strategy. Twin-scroll technology provides for a more spontaneous build-up of charge pressure: Utilisation of the exhaust back-pressure, exhaust-gas temperature and exhaust-gas pulse has a positive impact. This results in a faster build-up of torque already at low engine speeds. A positive sideeffect: fuel consumption and exhaust emissions also benefit from twin-scroll technology. With a maximum charge pressure of 1.8 bar, the AMG 2.0-litre fourcylinder turbo engine leads the field on this front, too.

The AMG sports exhaust system in the GLA45 AMG features large pipe cross-sections and an automatically controlled exhaust flap: this technology reconciles the two conflicting goals of a dynamic driving experience and hallmark Mercedes suitability for long-distance driving. The flap in the rear silencer is continuously adjusted under map control according to the driver’s performance needs, load condition and engine speed. The two rectangular chrome-plated twin tailpipes on the AMG sports exhaust system emit a fascinating exhaust note, which is particularly impressive during powerful acceleration. An AMG Performance exhaust system, also equipped with an exhaust flap, is available as an optional extra.

Customers opting for this system will experience an even more appealing and distinctive engine sound.

Engine production - a tradition of hand-built excellence

The AMG 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine is assembled purely by hand in accordance with the traditional AMG philosophy of “one man, one engine”.

Apart from serving as an AMG hallmark confirming superlative production quality, the AMG engine badge bearing the engine fitter’s signature also attests the peerless DNA of Mercedes-Benz’s high-performance brand.

AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission The AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission in the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG features three distinct transmission modes, a doubledeclutching function dependent on the transmission mode and a RACE START function for optimum acceleration. The strengths of the dual-clutch transmission include spontaneous gear shifts without loss of tractive power, a tailor-made control strategy based on the AMG SPEEDSHIFT functions, extremely smooth gear shifts, and a high level of efficiency.

The shift times in manual mode “M” and in sport mode “S” are similarly sporty in character to those of the SLS AMG GT super sports car. Quick and precise retardation of the ignition and suppressing injection under full load lead to even faster gear shifts in “M” and “S” modes, with a more thrilling sound. The transmission control fully utilises the benefits of the direct injection technology right up to the physical limits: the quicker engine response ensures that injection is suppressed with even more precision.

The effect: the shift speed and an emotional sound experience have strong potential to fascinate.

Another special feature designed to enhance dynamic performance and driving pleasure is the so-called “Momentary M mode” - as seen in the SLS AMG Coupé Black Series super sports car.

In “C” mode (Controlled Efficiency), smooth transmission and engine characteristics support a fuel-efficient and comfort-oriented driving style. In addition, the ECO start/stop function is active in “C” mode.

Performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive as standard.

The GLA45 AMG comes with variable AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive as standard. In developing this all-wheel-drive system, the focus was firmly on performance and dynamic spirit. The all-wheeldrive system transfers the engine power to the road optimally and provides perfect traction - regardless of the weather conditions. It also elevates driving dynamics to the highest level.

The entire drive unit boasts a weight-saving and compact design: the power take-off unit (PTU) is fully integrated into the 7-speed sports transmission and handles the power transfer to the rear drivetrain. A two-part propeller shaft sends the power of the engine to the rear axle as well. In the interests of favourable

weight distribution, an electro-hydraulically controlled multipledisc clutch is integral with the rear-axle differential. The multipledisc clutch control detects slip at the front axle. A hydraulic pump instantaneously presses the discs together and channels the engine torque to the rear wheels as necessary. All this takes place without the driver noticing. Power distribution is fully variable: during normal driving the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG uses front-wheel drive for optimal efficiency. When required by the driving situation, the variable all-wheel-drive system splits the torque between the front and rear axles up to a ratio of 50:50 percent.

Typically for AMG, the Electronic Stability Program is configured as a three-stage ESP®. The GLA45 AMG comes with three transmission modes: “ESP ON”, “SPORT Handling Mode” and “ESP OFF” - enabling the driver to vary dynamic performance according to individual requirements at the push of a button.

ESP® Curve Dynamic Assist is likewise included as standard.

During dynamic cornering, imperceptible braking intervention on the rear inside wheel creates a defined yaw moment about the vertical axis. The effect: the GLA45 AMG turns in precisely and controllably at all times while unwelcome understeer is prevented.

AMG sports suspension and AMG high-performance braking system One of the keys to agile handling is the axle technology: for enhanced driving dynamics, the McPherson front axle on the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG is fitted with stiffer steering knuckles and new elastokinematics. The four-link rear axle has also been newly developed. Stability and precision of handling are enhanced by the optimised elastokinematics and the rigid connection between the subframe and the body. The AMG sports suspension with specially tuned spring/damper units and bigger anti-roll bars provides for high lateral acceleration and reduced body roll in fast double bends. An AMG performance suspension with firmer spring and damper tuning is available as an optional extra.

distinctive AMG lettering at the side between the louvres of the radiator grille. This will make all new AMG models easy to recognise in future. Black flics (air deflector elements) above the large cooling air intakes at the sides are indicative of motor sport. Bi-xenon headlamps come as standard.

When viewed from the side, the distinctive AMG light-alloy wheels in three design variants catch the eye. The side sill panels with matte titanium grey inserts, the “TURBO AMG” lettering on the front wings and the aluminium roof rails lend the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG a special touch. The rear end is dominated by the diffuser insert with matte titanium grey trim and by the rectangular, chrome-plated tailpipe trim of the twin tailpipes of the AMG sports exhaust system with exhaust flap.

The following AMG equipment features can optionally upgrade the exterior design: Aerodynamics package: larger front splitter, additional flics on the front apron, rear spoiler, Night package Carbon-fibre exterior mirror housings Exterior Carbon-Fibre package: carbon-fibre front splitter, side sill panel insert and rear apron trim, with twin blade of the radiator grille in silver chrome Rear spoiler

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The AMG speed-sensitive sports steering with specific, speeddependent power assist ensures high steering precision and agility. The AMG high-performance braking system with vented, cross-drilled brake discs all-round and grey-painted brake callipers provides for spontaneous and reliable deceleration.

Red brake callipers are available as an optional extra.

Three attractive AMG light-alloy wheels to choose from In standard specification the GLA45 AMG runs on 5-twin-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels painted titanium grey with high-sheen finish, mounted with tyres of size 235/45 R 19. As an optional extra from the AMG Performance Studio, customers can opt for larger 10-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels with tyres of size 235/40 R 20 - these are available painted titanium grey with high-sheen finish or painted matte black with high-sheen rim flange.

Powerful and distinctive: sensual clarity plus elements exclusive to AMG The design of the GLA45 AMG exudes fascination on account of its powerful and distinctive character. As the powerful AMG top-of-the-line model of the GLA class, the high-performance SUV combines the hallmark sensual clarity of Mercedes-Benz as an expression of modern luxury with muscular elements exclusive to AMG. The AMG front apron with front splitter and the AMG “twin blade” radiator grille provide athletic highlights - both are painted matte titanium grey. Completely new: the

Night package: privacy windows, black anodised waistline trim strip, silver chrome radiator grille louvres; high-gloss black front splitter, exterior mirrors, side sill panel insert and rear apron trim, two tailpipes with black rectangular trim Red painted brake callipers with black AMG lettering Interior design: high-quality, sporty, exclusive As in all AMG high-performance automobiles, the interior of the GLA45 AMG delights with its high-quality appeal, combined with sporty flair and exclusive equipment features. Sports seats in ARTICO man-made leather/DINAMICA microfibre with red contrasting topstitching and red designo safety belts are just as much on board as the AMG DRIVE UNIT. The 3-spoke nappa leather multifunction sports steering wheel with red contrasting topstitching, perforated leather in the grip area and steering-wheel shift paddles allows for perfect vehicle control.

The AMG instrument cluster with 2-tube design and central colour display, AMG main menu and RACETIMER is on hand to provide information to the driver. On opening the door, the driver is greeted by the AMG start-up screen. The trim of the instrument panel is of brushed aluminium and, in tandem with the brushed stainless-steel AMG front door sills, emphasises the high-grade, exclusive ambiance inside the GLA45 AMG. The interior can be upgraded with the following AMG optional extras: Exclusive package Performance steering wheel in black nappa leather/Alcantara® including E‑SELECT selector lever with embossed AMG emblem and electronic master key with AMG emblem, floor mats with embroidered AMG lettering.

Performance seats upholstered in ARTICO man-made leather/ DINAMICA microfibre for driver and front passenger, with more strongly contoured seat shape for enhanced lateral support

and with integral head restraints, red designo safety belts Carbon-fibre trim Black, crystal grey, nut brown or black RED CUT upholstery Expressive and exclusive: the GLA45 AMG “Edition 1” The Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG “Edition 1” is a special option. The expressive arrangement of exclusive exterior and interior details arouses pure fascination. The high-gloss black Aerodynamics package with larger front splitter, additional flics in the front apron, and rear aerofoil creates an uncompromising racetrack feel. The silver grey/red AMG racing stripes on the vehicle sides below the “dropping line” leave a lasting impression. These are complemented by red highlights on radiator grille, exterior mirrors, diffuser insert and rear aerofoil. A perfect match are the red painted brake callipers and multi-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels painted matte black with red rim flanges. The light-alloy wheels feature special AMG wheel hub covers with central-lock look, and are mounted with tyres of size 235/40 R 20 all-round. The AMG Night package is also part of the standard equipment, as is the “Edition 1” badge on the front wing. The metallic paints cosmos black, polar silver and mountain grey are available as an alternative to the cirrus white exterior paintwork.

The interior of the GLA45 AMG “Edition 1” is dominated by the colours black and red. Red contrasting topstitching adorns the AMG Performance seats in ARTICO man-made leather/DINAMICA microfibre, the door centre panels, the upper section of the ARTICO man-made leather/DINAMICA microfibre instrument panel and the nappa leather/DINAMICA microfibre AMG Performance steering wheel. Other visual highlights are the E-SELECT lever with embossed AMG emblem and the “Edition 1” badge on the AMG DRIVE UNIT. The exclusive trim on the instrument panel is the perfect match for the AMG racing stripes on the sides of the vehicle. The high-quality surface has a convincing look and feel: shiny and matte elements create an exciting interplay with the diamond pattern and AMG lettering on the right-hand side. The new Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG will celebrate its world première on at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, USA. The sales release will start in mid-March 2014, with the market launch beginning in July 2014.

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JANUARY 28TH 2015 20th - 24th February Somerset House

This year’s London Fashion Week autumn/winter 2015 has confirmed over 80 designers including FELDER FELDER, Mulberry, Paul Smith, Jean-Pierre Braganza, Burberry, OSMAN, and Hakaan Yildirim. With elite designers bringing their best collections to the catwalk, this year will see more celebrities and fashionistas joining the fun.

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FELDER FELDER, Fri 20 February For an unforgettable presentation, FELDER FELDER is a winning option. The German-born, London-based twin designers Daniela and Annette Felder, create an elegant yet edgy style, allowing women to show off their different personalities. With a following among the A-List, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Rihanna, and Florence + The Machine, the designers take influence through merging the world of fashion, music and art.

Holly Fulton, Sat 21 February Providing a modern, yet relaxed, luxury collection, Holly Fulton established her label in 2009. Through combining unusual fabrics and embellishments Fulton creates strongly distinct collections.

Paul Smith, Sun 22 February Britain’s leading designer, Paul Smith, is back again with his autumn/winter collection to show off a combination of tradition and modernity. Since 1970, Paul Smith has grown into a globally recognised business, leading design trends around the world with his desirable and beautifully made collections.

Burberry Prorsum, Mon 23 February Chief creative officer, Christopher Bailey is returning to the catwalk with the latest autumn/winter collection for Burberry. The Burberry collection is expected to bring a large crowd consisting of celebrity actors, models and musicians, and with live streaming of the catwalk itself, this showcase will be seen across the world.

Hakaan Yildirim, Tues 24 February The final catwalk of the London Fashion Week AW15, belongs to Hakaan Yildirim, who only launched his first collection during London Fashion Week autumn/winter 2010.

Since winning the Andam Award in 2010, he has soared high, creating an affordable, luxury brand that portrays a young and energetic ambience. This final catwalk is not to be missed.

Bela Shehu, the Albanian born designer, has captured the attention of fashion enthusiasts with her latest project, NINObrand. The women’s clothing and accessories collection is smart, functional and made with love in America. The technical fabrics and colorless palette of the line is tough and soft at the same time allowing the wearer to communicate with the world in an effective way.

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Save Wild Tigers Founder, Simon Clinton (centre) with the Crystal Tigress, as it boards the The British Pullman in London By: Christian S. Dougherty

A true visionaire. I had the pleasure of chatting with Simon Clinton, Founder of Save Wild Tigers.

Christian Dougherty: Where did you grow up? What were your parents’ occupations?

Simon Clinton: Grew up in Nigeria briefly then Malaysia for most of my childhood, (school in Sydney).My Father was in the tobacco business, and also one of the founders of the Malaysian Red Cross.

CD: Please give us a brief history of your professional background.

SC: Initially a marketing career for Rothmans & Dunhill in Australia heading up marketing. I moved back to the UK joined McCann Erickson Advertising as a director moving on to MD for one of their agencies. Subsequently, joined the McCann Erickson worldwide group as executive vice president running agencies and global brands from Coca Cola to General Motors Europe. More recently set my own Brand marketing & communications

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CD: Tell us a little about The Clinton Partnership.

SC: A creative brand focused marketing agency that puts big creative ideas at the core of all our work; thinking out of the box to help drive the emotional bond and relationship (& resulting share) with consumers & shoppers.

CD: You have created www.savewildtigers.org to do so many great things for these magnificent cats.

There are many goals, and objectives, to achieve in a short amount of time - what’s your plan for 2015?

SC: 2015 Will see some iconic events and thematic platforms being launched in the UK built around creativity and inspiration. All our activities and initiatives must drive a public (& broader stakeholders) re appraisal of what’s at stake. (1) Demand issue in the Far East driving massive wildlife crime. (2) Resulting criminal activities feeding into poaching within tiger landscapes, and (3) ongoing battle regarding habitat destruction & fragmentation.

If we can`t fix these issues, and fix them quickly for the world’s most iconic animal - the tiger, how will we save the elephant, rhino and numerous other specIes under threat for the same underlying issues? To put this into context, we are losing an elephant to poaching every 15 minutes – 24/7!

CD: You have a “passion for conservation,” tell us how that evolved.

SC: When you really get into the facts about how we are destroying (at an alarmingly increasing pace), this planet, often motivated by greed and ignorance, you ignore the facts, sit on the fence or make a conscious decision to try and make a difference. Now it’s my turn to give something back and try and bring some big marketing & creative thinking; not just to tigers, but the broader cause. I would urge fellow visionaries, creative minded people to joinus!

CD: Per our earlier discussion, you mentioned there are so many other issues beyond tigers and the ongoing wildlife crimes. Can you expound on China, a demand problem and habitat destruction?

SC: For the first time in decades, we are seeing rise in wild tiger numbers in India; a rise of 30 % since 2010, announced this week. Great news, but we need to maintain this momentum indeed increase it. Equally the same trends, unfortunately, are not evident in other Asian tiger range counties.

Demand from markets like China for tiger skins and parts for everything from alleged medical & aphrodisiac qualities to status driven gifts, is on the increase and fueling this explosion in illegal poaching. This demand issue in China is compounded by the legal trade in tiger skins and parts from captive farmed tigers domestically in China. Overall a highly complex situation, but one that needs to be urgently addressed and banned.

CD: Your thoughts on the Rainforest...

SC: Hopefully, previous answers above covers this. However...The level of habitat destruction & fragmentation increasingly is becoming critical and often at the point of no return. I give you one example. Malaysia, the home to the Malayan Tiger (a unique

CD: Is Save Wild Tigers just in the UK, or USA as well? If not, any plans to expand?

SC: SWT is registered in the UK & Malaysia, but wehave plans to evolve into other markets. However, our activities will continue to be global in nature.

CD: What inspires you? Personally, and/or professionally?

SC: To make a difference.

CD: How do you describe your leadership style?

SC: Let’s say big committees aren’t always the most effective ways to get quick results. I like to think I can help inspire talented people to thrive.

CD: You’ve had a quite a few well known people involved in getting the word out and hosted successful events in the recent past.

Would you mention a few names and events?

SC: Jimmy Choo launching one of our London galas. Joanna Lumley- Helping promote a Save Wild Tiger fund raiser. Brian May (Rock group Queen) playing a live performance when we took over St. Pancras International Station in London for one month creating the world’s largest ever tiger event. Gok Wan & actress Jaime Winstone hosting the Eastern & Oriental Tiger Express in Asia. Her Royal Highness the Sultanah of Pahang Malaysia as our Royal patron for 650 people star studded gala in Kuala Lumpur October of 2014.

CD: What do you do for relaxation?

SC: A good book and good Company with an equally good bottle of red wine!

CD: Cheers!

For more information on Simon Clinton and to get involved: www.theclintonpartnership.com www.savewildtigers.org

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This can`t go on, or today’s 10 year olds will only ever experience what we take for granted, in art galleries and museums in as little as 10 years from now. 2015 will also be the year we plan some significant profile events internationally in 2016 spanning New York through to Hong Kong - watch this space! Additionally we have plans to address the “demand” issue in the Far East for tiger skins, bones & animal parts. We need a rational, well considered, well targeted yet engaging campaign in these key markets.

sub species), has the oldest rainforest in the world, (makes the Amazon look young).

Yet around 60 % of this traditional forest cover has completely disappeared since the early 70`s, due initially to rubber and now cash crops like palm oil aligned to general construction projects. We need to continue to finds ways to work with the palm oil industry, government and ultimately the end consumer to collectivity finds ways of moving into more sustainable modes of operation to benefit all. If we value the wild tiger in its natural habitat, we value the interlinked eco system, and we value the habitat Save the Tiger helps save the forests.

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By: Christian S. Doughtery Photo: Floyd Dean

Philadelphia is certainly a place to take note of when talking East Coast fashion. And, who better to get a real sense of style from other than the founder of STYLEMANIAC.COM – Doreen Creede.

CD: Tell me a little about yourself. Where are you from? What’s your educational background? What are your general professional and non-professional interests?

DC: As a girl, I was always scribbling stories, rearranging my room, reading under the covers till dawn and searching for the perfect pair of shoes. Not much has changed! I’ve been lucky to take what I love and make it into a career – first writing for corporations and magazines, then owning a decorating business and starring on HGTV, and now working with an emerging fashion brand. And then there’s my lifestyle blog, Style Maniac, which combines all those passions.

CD: What does fashion mean to you?

DC: My Italian grandmother was an incredible seamstress – she created everything from wedding gowns to upholstery to theater costumes -- and my mom and sister both love fashion and have great style. Growing up, fashion was simply part of life. So much that no matter what the occasion I always think of what I’ll be wearing.

Even when being interviewed on the radio.

CD: How would you define your personal style?

DC: Clean lines plus a touch of drama, such as a just shy of gaudy cocktail ring or a lush velvet fringed scarf or a gold snakeskin bag. And I believe that, like black, leopard never goes out of style. I almost always have it on my body somewhere.

CD: How long has Style Maniac been in existence? How did you come up with the concept?

DC: The Style Maniac blog launched in 2009 as an antidote to the recession, a place where people could come for a sunny dose of beauty and inspiration and I could share my philosophy that as long as you decorate, dress, eat and entertain you may as well do it with style. As I say: use the good china for breakfast, wear cocktail rings at lunch, and eat by candlelight on Tuesday night. Take these ordinary moments of life and make them special.

That message has resonated with a great group of women and men and blossomed into a community of friends who share, inspire and support each other; an unexpected development that I truly treasure.

CD: Who are your influences?

DC: My parents. They married young and broke, yet we did eat dinner by candlelight on Tuesday night, Frank Sinatra crooning, in a spotless dining room. My mother is the most gracious hostess and my father has a terrific sense of humor.

After 49 years of marriage they are still best friends and have a ton of fun together. A better example I could not ask for.

CD: What are some of your favorite brands?

DC: LAGOS, Realm and Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry.

Esska, Jonathan Fluevog, Poetic Licence, United Nude and Stuart Weitzman shoes. If I’m not wearing that cape coat or our new bubble wool bomber jacket from NINObrand I’m wrapped in shearling from Blue Duck or one of the many vintage coats I’ve collected over the years.

CD: Tell us about your writing style...

DC: I want you to feel you’re there with me. A blog reader once commented that Style Maniac was “like reading a wonderfully written novel” and I couldn’t dream up a better description.

CD: What’s in store for 2015 personally and professionally?

DC: Circling back to that young girl scribbling: I’ve written a book sharing my secrets on easy ways to live with style every day, and signed with an agent. Now we just need a publisher….

CD: Your cocktail of choice is…

DC: Bourbon on the rocks or an ice cold, slightly dirty Tito’s martini.

CD: Exquisite! Thank you Doreen. Cheers.

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The Fashion Sketch. Anyone can snap a party pic. If you’re lucky enough to be at a party with Denise Fike or Diane Roka you’ll get a flash portrait to treasure forever.

Couture stationery. A thank you email is nice, a handwritten note on luxurious paper is a gift itself.

Currently I’m smitten with sweetly luxe Smoochie Paper.

Bloggers writing books. It’s been gratifying to see so many talented bloggers I know get published. #1 on my 2015 reading list: Dear Carolina, the debut novel by Kristy Woodson Harvey of Design Chic.

Simple, rustic flavors in food.

Fusion food’s interesting, but I’d rather eat a dish that tastes gloriously like what it is. That’s why I can’t wait to eat at Via Carota in NYC.

Modern sensibility brought to life by hand-forged artistry, as in our new jewelry collection at NINObrand. I’m especially partial to the “Creede” necklace (of course!).

Tactile art. Aubrie Costello’s Silk Graffiti installations of torn silk ribbons formed into words takes your deepest desires or most whimsical thoughts and transforms them into art that moves, changes and always provokes conversation.

My hometown of Philadelphia is a walking city, filled with sidewalk cafes, original boutiques, pop-up beer gardens, food markets, art galleries, great restaurants, new young designers. Every day I walk outside my house and discover something--or someone--new.

Lately we’ve been “discovered” by international press. Come visit.

My life is a mix of online technology and handmade craftsmanship, and I find it interesting that the more tech forms our lives, the more we crave live connections and hands-on experiences. This year I invision ...

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AUGUST 20TH 2014 A wave of restorations has surged through Manhattan’s historically rich buildings and property developers are wooing the public with lavishly appointed skyscrapers in the most prestigious of neighborhoods.

The Walker Tower 212 West 18th St Dubbed the “architect of the century,” Ralph Thomas Walker designed the Walker Tower in 1929, which has now been transformed into 50 luxury condominium residences in the heart of Chelsea. The art deco – style building includes all of the conveniences of modern, upscale residential living. Well-suited for the culinary enthusiast with an expansive kitchen, the residence also features state-of-the-art Crestron home automation system that is outfitted with a touchscreen display and provides lighting and electronic shade control.

The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton – Battery Park 10 West St. A penthouse at the Residences at the Ritz-Carlton in Battery Park City has hit the market for $118.5 million, listing as the most expensive in the city. The three contiguous luxury units combined create 15,434 square feet of interior space with 2,193 feet of terraces. With sweeping views of the Hudson River, the statue of Liberty and One World Trade Center, the penthouse occupies the top two floors of the 40-story building, making it an absolutely resplendent property.

The Sherry-Netherland 781 Fifth Avenue The iconic central park hotel, The Sherry-Netherland brings world-class service and an exquisite penthouse overlooking the lush green park with breath-taking city views. The 7,000-square-foot space includes an additional 2,000 square feet in outdoor space, seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms; a penthouse ideal for entertaining. The Baccarat crystal chandeliers and Beaux Art details, makes this 18th-story residence a lavish gem on Fifth Avenue.

EXPLORE CALIFORNIA Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to drive through a Redwood? If you’re the adventurous fellow, head over to northern California to explore the giant Redwoods and smell the fresh mountain air.

The Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park are filled with high mountains, deep canyons and some of California’s oldest and most graceful national treasures. Sequoia and adjoining Kings Canyon National Park comprises 865,952 acres. The immense park features five of the largest living sequoia trees in the world, along with 300 animal species.

Lace up your hiking boots, or slip on your sneakers because SOCIETY has gathered together California’s best trails where you can get a close-up view of the stunning sequoias by hiking easy through advanced trails.

Big Trees Trail Distance: 1.2 mile self-guided loop trail Time: 1 hour round-trip Trailhead: Giant Forest Museum parking lot Elevation Gain: 60 feet Tokopah Falls Trail Distance: 3.4 miles Time: 2 to 3 hours round-trip Trailhead: Log Bridge in Lodgepole Campground Elevation Gain: 500 feet Redwood Canyon Trail – Hart Tree Loop Distance: 7.3 miles, round-trip Time: 4 hours Trailhead: Redwood Saddle parking area Elevation Gain: 850 feet Mist Falls Trail Distance: 9 miles round-trip Time: 3 to 5 hours round-trip Trailhead: Roads End

Elevation Gain: 600 feet

XCOR SPACE EXPEDITIONS The age in which civilians could only experience space through sci-fi films or news articles is coming to an end; soon even “ordinary” people can become part of a mission to the cosmos.

XCOR Space Expeditions believes that “space belongs to everyone.” For USD 100,000, the company offers one-hour-long trips to space with just one person and a pilot. Passengers can sit in the cockpit and observe the pilot’s every move, feel the adrenaline rush as they barrel towards the sky at Mach three speeds, and witness first-hand a view of Earth that only 545 people have ever seen before. The cockpit is outfitted with a 4m2 canopy for a truly unparalleled visual experience, while passengers are given pilot nicknames so that they feel less like cargo and more authentic astronauts. “...claim membership to the exclusive group of people who have seen Earth from outer space.”

The company’s two spacecraft—the Lynx Mark I and II—depart from either Spaceport Curacao or Spaceport Mojave. The Mark II model reaches apogee at 61km, while the Mark I reaches apogee at 103km - three kilometers past the official frontier of outer space. During a typical launch, the spacecraft takes off horizontally and ascends rapidly for three minutes. After the first minute, the craft will break the sound barrier; after three, it will be travelling faster than a bullet. The pilot will then turn off the engines and allow the spaceship to continue towards its apogee, where you will feel the unique thrill of weightlessness. Upon re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere, the craft will be subject to 4Gs of force for about 25 seconds - as XCOR Space Expeditions put it: “this is no picnic.”

For those thirsting for adventure, XCOR Space Expeditions invites you to consider a journey beyond this world. As the commercial spaceflight industry continues to grow, a flight with XCOR Space Expeditions is a chance to be still one of the first to claim membership to the exclusive group of people who have seen Earth from outer space. sasha@societymagazine.net

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Epitomizing beachside chic, the luxurious venue promotes the brand’s signature style, with all-white sun beds and stylish drapery. Regarded as a tranquil haven, where the world’s jet-setting elite and VIPs can soak up the sun in sumptuous surroundings, Nikki Beach feels realms away from the thriving frenzy of livelier parts of the island, like San Antonio.

Comprising a beach club, terrace restaurant, pool and cocktail bar, Nikki Beach presents guests with the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind, as they recline on plush beds with a cocktail in hand, while the cooling breeze comes in off the sea and the DJ spins soothing chilled-out sounds.

...a tranquil haven, where the world’s jet-setting elite and VIPs can soak up the sun in sumptuous surroundings...

And, when it comes to food, guests can select from the varied menu, which offers dishes inspired by Nikki Beach’s international locations; there is Thai Beef Salad from Koh Samui, Salmon Roll Sushi from St Barths and the Caesar Salad taken from Nikki Beach Miami. Drinks and food are served straight to your beds throughout the day by the supremely attentive staff.

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FAA testing confirms Citation X as world’s fastest civilian aircraft In the wake of the Gulfstream G650 claiming a new around-the-world speed record for a certified civilian aircraft, Cessna is signaling that the record will be short lived. On its way to certification, Cessna’s Citation X recently wound up all high-speed certification flights with the FAA, which confirmed the aircraft as the fastest civilian aircraft in the world.

The Citation X has flown over 1,300 hours as part of its test program that included the high-speed testing regimen conducted in recent weeks involving collaboration between FAA pilots and Cessna’s Engineering Flight Team. This focused on the aircraft’s handling qualities, stability and control and maneuverability conditions at high speeds.

“The high-speed testing of the new Citation X was a success,” says Michael Thacker, Cessna senior vice president of Engineering. “All responses from the high-speed certification testing were well within the expected performance envelope. While these are the results our engineers fully anticipated, this final round of testing went so smoothly the conditions were completed in fewer flights and hours than planned.”

The testing validated the aircraft’s maximum operating speed of Mach 0.935, which shades the Gulfstream G650’s Mach 0.925 top speed. However, the G650 does boast a significantly greater range of 7,000 nautical miles to the Citation X’s 3,242 nm.

Expect Cessna to be looking to steal a few world records from the G650 when its Citation X receives FAA certification, which is expected in early 2015.

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ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 20) You are tempted to hang around with hangers on and the same old crowd - use the week to strategically expand your social circle and join new groups that put you on the “A” list.

Aries can be very friendly but need to know when to get out of their comfort zones and explore new pastures. Now the grass is distinctly greener over yonder. Start grazing.

TAURUS (APRIL 21 - MAY 21) Do you know what others think of you? Maybe yes and maybe no. Find out this week and use it to your advantage. You have a rare opportunity to gain access to the powerbrokers and impress them with your wit, smarts and moxie. Taureans sometimes prefer to fade in the background so they can observe without risk. But you have nothing to lose now by strutting your stuff.

But it’s all in how you dip into the jury pool.

CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 23) You are more cognizant of the need to connect with others on a deeply meaningful level now.

This can mean sexually, psychologically or even monetarily. Cancers are sometimes afraid to express their truefeelings for fear of rejection but now you can takethe plunge without fear of falling or failing. Who knows? You may even soar to new heights.

LEO (JULY 24 - AUGUST 23) Business relationships can be taken to new levels.

Make the most of every interaction and see what you can get out of it, Leo. In fact all types of one-toone relationships can improve now. Contact those who you haven’t heard from in a while. The secret of your success will lie in your ability to sway others through your innate charm and charisma. Uh oh.

GEMINI (MAY 22 - JUNE 21)

VIRGO (AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 23)

You have the law on your side this week. Seek higher knowledge, get into the mindset and look at issues in a global all-encompassing manner. Issues are there for the changing and you are the one to do it. Geminis with a legal bone to pick can make their best argument, rest their case and get the decision they want.

The past months have been one big stress fest. There are many ways to lower your blood pressure now, Virgo. One way is cuddling a pet. But don’t stop at that. Of course a good work out at the gym can also help to reduce stress and improve your general outlook but it is considerably more effort. Just relax!

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 23)

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 20)

Is there more to life than just hanging around and having fun? Probably but you wouldn’t know it judging from the behavior of certain Libras. Your creativity and sense of romance is sparked.

Stoke it to a raging fire. Kick back and enjoy the next few weeks of heated fun. Too soon it will be back to the usual wintry social freeze.

If your goals have seemed out of reach, this week makes it all very reachable. Keep alert Capricorn, grab a bundle of possibilities and put them to work for your eventual retirement. Seek out a good advisor, do a bit of your own homework and take some calculated risks. When in doubt seek a benefactor to cushion and coddle your assets.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22)

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 19)

Tend to a few home related projects this week.

Scorpios find that no matter how hard they try to shirk their domestic responsibilities, they can run but they cannot hide. But that is okay. In fact you may find that chores can become energizing and, dare I suggest, enjoyable? Well if not at least you will have a sense of accomplishment.

You are pushed into new social pools this week.

Aquarians usually crave control and now it is yours for the taking. That might even be a good thing. Will you put on a good act or over dramatize your time on stage? But don’t squander your opportunities on self-aggrandizing burlesque. Meet and greet among the elite and see what you can squeeze out of them.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 22) Be charming. Be glib. Be anything you want as long as you express your opinion openly and honestly.

This is the time to plant your ideas, spread the mulch and watch them grow. Now Sagittarians not only make their point, they stick it anywhere they darn please with happy impact. And that is quite a change of pace from your usual out of control missives.

PISCES

(FEBRUARY

20

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MARCH

20)

Your intuition goes on high alert this week. What will you divine, Pisces? It may be that your sense of purpose will be achieved through charitable endeavors. If so, seek groups or organizations that really show their appreciation for your efforts on their behalf. Don’t toss your pearls before swine, unless the swine antes up for drinks and dinner.