Autos & Boats
At the 2012 Paris Motor Show, BMWBLOG had the exclusive opportunity to chat with Karim Habib, the recently appointed Head of Design at BMW. The 42-year-old Lebanon-born Canadian has been in charge of Exterior Design BMW Automobiles since March 2011...[content...
The 19th century "Golden Age of Sail" could be experiencing a revival. Modern-day cargo ship, Tres Hombres (pictured), is relying solely on wind power for its eight-month voyage to the Caribbean. The carbon-neutral vessel is named in honor of the three...[...
The sailor who rescued a runaway America's Cup boat from the rocks on Treasure Island is now demanding a cut of the treasure. The boat somehow slipped its moorings and drifted to Treasure Island, where Tholke spotted it during the middle of the night...[...
Cadillac is going global — again. Like an aging rock star, General Motors Co.'s luxury brand is plotting yet another comeback on the world stage, this time led by a telecommunications exec-turned-Washington lobbyist theoretically armed with a strong...[...
Ferguson’s statements are in line with earlier reports that GM is working on a flagship sedan for Cadillac that will not only define the brand, but be competitive against cars like the BMW 7 Series and Lexus LS. The 2013 Cadillac XTS full-size sedan may...[...
On the heels of the exclusive and highly anticipated release the 918 Spyder supermobile, German automaker Porsche has shifted gears to focus on designing something that will enhance your everyday drive. At the 2012 Paris Auto Show, Porsche debuted the...
Ever since he was a little boy, Richard Stanley has been immersed in a world of the finest craftsmanship at the hands of some of Mount Desert Island’s top wooden boatbuilders. Today, he has become something of a standard-bearer for the...
Few modern car designs are as despised as the 2002 BMW 7 Series. That year, BMW's flagship sedan traded the suave lines and swagger of the previous E38 generation for blunt and blocky shapes. It had lines above its headlights that looked like eyebrows...[...
Fast machines, lethal gadgets and improbable high-speed pursuits have been key ingredients in James Bond films since the series began in 1962. From modest beginnings in "Dr. No," when 007 outran his pursuers in a rented Sunbeam Alpine to "Skyfall," which...[...
The annual Commodore’s Cup Regatta and dinner were held on Sept. 15. This event was a salute to the outgoing commodore, Darren Martin. The race started at 11 a.m. All sailors were invited to participate regardless of experience and race courses were...[...
