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Defender Journeys: Land Rover's Iconic Off-Road 4x4 (video)

2016-02-07T00:00:00.000+00:00

Defender Journeys: Land Rover Celebrates its Iconic Off-Road 4x4 - To find out more about Defender Journeys and to submit your own journey: www.landrover.com/defenderjourneys

After 68 years of production, the last of the current Defenders has rolled off the production line at the Solihull factory. In addition to the celebrations held at the factory, Land Rover launched Defender Journeys. The interactive map will showcase historic journeys undertaken in Land Rover Series and Defender vehicles and give others the chance to feature their part of the legend. (Published on Jan 29, 2016)

London: St James’s Residential Revival (video)

2016-02-01T00:00:00.000+00:00

London: St James’s Residential Revival (video) - originally published on Aug 13, 2015 - St James’s Street is one of the most traditional thoroughfares in London, dotted with historical shops and clubs. The FT’s James Pickford reports on how a £500m development by the Crown Estate is helping to boost the area’s residential dwellings.

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London's Luxury Property Market Loses Its Luster

2016-01-25T00:00:00.000+00:00

Boom times for London's high-end housing market are over. Deal volume for prime-central London has dropped as much as 40% from a year ago. Published on Jan 20, 2016

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Sunseeker Wants You To Sell You This Yacht (video)

2016-01-18T00:00:00.000+00:00

Sunseeker Wants You to Spend Your Bonus On This - Despite a shaky start to 2016's stock markets, there are more millionaires than ever; which means for luxury boat makers like UK-based Sunseeker, there's more opportunity. Bloomberg's Manus Cranny spoke with Sunseeker CEO Philip Popham about why they're building bigger and which nations they're targeting. Published on Jan 14, 2016

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New Bentley Bentayga SUV Attracts One Percenters (video)

2016-01-11T00:00:00.000+00:00

New Bentley SUV Attracts One Percenters - Bentley is taking orders for its new Bentley Bentayga SUV, which bears a base level price tag of about $229,000. Here's a look at the upcoming vehicle. (Published 6 Jan 2016)

LA Auto Show, The Most Awesome Cars, A to Z (video)

2016-01-03T08:46:00.001+00:00

The Most Awesome Cars at the LA Auto Show, From A to Z - The biggest names in the auto industry unveiled new cars and concept vehicles at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show in November.

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Land Rover Defender 2,000,000: Momentous Journeys (video)

2015-12-27T07:01:00.001+00:00

Land Rover Defender 2,000,000: Momentous Journeys - Earlier this year some special Defender fans, including Global Land Rover Ambassador and conservationist Monty Halls, were invited to help build the milestone Defender 2,000,000. While visiting the factory in Solihull, UK, they were asked to share some of their favourite Defender journeys.

The Defender 2,000,000 was auctioned at Bonhams on 16th December 2015 with all proceeds going to The Born Free Foundation and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Bonhams auction results:

2015 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 STATION WAGON
Registration no. S90 HUE Chassis no. SALLDWBP7FA473395 Engine no. 150415101301DT224
Sold for £400,000 (US$596,404.00) inc. premium

Find out more about the origins of this iconic Defender here: http://www.landrover.com/defender2M
(Published on Nov 29, 2015)

2016 Aston Martin DB9 GT, A Car Worthy of James Bond (video)

2015-12-19T00:00:00.000+00:00

Review: The 2016 Aston Martin DB9 GT a Car Worthy of James Bond

Aston Martin has done exactly the right thing with its new DB9. (Published on Nov 30, 2015)

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Land Rover Launches London Takeover, Celebrating The Iconic Defender (video)

2015-12-12T00:00:00.000+00:00

Land Rover launches London takeover to celebrate the iconic Defender - The city of London is celebrating the iconic Defender as the 2,000,000th vehicle produced makes its way to Bonhams for auction on the 16th December. In a nod to the vehicle's rich heritage, Defender took over the capital for one special day, as London gets set to welcome the Defender 2,000,000 for its auction debut. The unique Defender 2,000,000 was built by an all-star cast of special guests, including Land Rover ambassador Bear Grylls. All proceeds from the sale of this unique vehicle will be donated to Land Rover's charity partners, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the Born Free Foundation.
Published on Dec 8, 2015

For information on the auction of Defender 2,000,000, visit http://www.landrover.com/above-and-beyond/featured-articles/celebrating-defender-2-million.html

Land Rover Defender 2,000,000, History in the Making (video)

2015-12-07T00:00:00.000+00:00

Land Rover Defender 2,000,000: History in the Making - Published on Nov 30, 2015 - Earlier this year Land Rover celebrated a momentous occasion as the two millionth Series Land Rover and Defender vehicle rolled off the production line. Land Rover invited some special guests, including Global Land Rover Ambassador and adventurer Bear Grylls, to help build the unique Defender 2,000,000 and become a part of the vehicle’s rich history. The Defender 2,000,000 will be auctioned at Bonhams on 16th December 2015 with all proceeds going to our partners The Born Free Foundation and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Find out more about the origins of this iconic Defender here: http://www.landrover.com/defender2M

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Trail by Fire, Off Road Expedition, Royal Geographical Society, Land Rover (video)

2015-11-30T00:41:00.001+00:00

"Trail by Fire" Off Road Expedition: Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) & Land Rover 2015 -
The ‘Trail by Fire’ Expedition has been awarded the eighth Land Rover Bursary, run by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). The expedition team will navigate the South American Andes in a specially modified Land Rover Defender. The vehicle, modified by Land Rover’s SVO team, is the world’s first mobile volcano observatory and will allow the team to investigate volcanic gas emissions along the Nazca tectonic plate which runs from Peru to the southern tip of Chile. Published on Oct 6, 2015

Find out more about Land Rover's partnership with the Royal Geographical Society here: http://www.landrover.com/experiences/index.html

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2017 Range Rover Evoque SUV Takes its Top Off (video)

2015-11-23T00:00:00.000+00:00

The 2017 Evoque SUV Takes its Top Off - Range Rover unveiled its 2017 Evoque at the LA Auto Show in November 2015. Bloomberg Pursuits' Hannah Elliott was there to check it out.

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The 10 JobsThat Attract The Most Psychopaths

2015-11-16T00:00:00.000+00:00

Source: Statista

Chart above: The 10 jobs that attract the most psychopaths: CEO, Lawyer, TV/radio Media, Salesperson, Surgeon, Journalist, Police Officer, Clergyperson, Chef, Civil Servant

The Independent recently asked Statista to chart the top ten jobs that attract psychopaths. Using a ranking compiled by Alternet, the chart reveals that CEO makes it into first place, followed by lawyers and members of the media.

Why The UK Is Desperate To Court China

2015-11-09T00:00:00.000+00:00

Above Statista chart: Why the UK is desperate to court China (key economy factors, numbers)

London Dominates The Global Luxury Property Market (chart)

2015-11-02T00:00:00.000+00:00

source: Statista

Chart above: London Dominates The Global Luxury Property Market: London, Manhattan, Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore, Dubai, Miami, Los Angeles

Tesla's New Model X SUV: Worth the Wait? (video)

2015-10-26T00:00:00.000+00:00

Tesla's New Model X SUV: Was It Worth the Wait? - Colin Rusch, Oppenheim & Co. analyst, discusses the new Tesla Model X SUV with Bloomberg's Cory Johnson on "Bloomberg West."
(30Sep2015)

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Queen of England, First Bentley Bentayga SUV Owner (video)

2015-10-19T00:06:00.000+01:00

Bentley Motors President and CEO for the Americas Michael Winkler discusses the company's new Bentayga SUV and customer base. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance." Published on Sep 17, 2015

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Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Fortune (video)

2015-10-12T01:11:00.001+01:00

Queen Elizabeth II: Breakdown of a Royal Fortune - Queen Elizabeth II is surpassing her grandmother, Queen Victoria, for the longest reign on the British throne in a time that has seen the rise of the super-rich in England and around the world. How does the Queen's fortune stack up against the richest commoners? Bloomberg's Tom Metcalf examines Her Majesty's personal wealth on "Bloomberg Markets," September 9, 2015.

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Superyachts You Should Be Buying (video)

2015-10-05T00:00:00.000+01:00

The Super-Yachts You Should Be Buying - As the Monaco Yacht Show enters its third day, Bloomberg spoke to one brokerage firm to see how superyachts have changed in the last few decades. Published on September 25, 2015

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Jaguar SUV Offers Something Different (video)

2015-09-28T00:00:00.000+01:00

Jaguar SUV Offers Something Different: CEO - Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth discusses the launch of its first ever SUV, its sales in China and growth in the U.S. He speaks to Bloomberg's Guy Johnson and Anna Edwards from the Frankfurt Motor Show in Frankfurt. Published on Sep 17, 2015

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Porsche Mission E Will Give Elon Musk a Run for His Money (video)

2015-09-21T00:43:00.003+01:00

Porsche unveiled a four-seat sports car that accelerates faster than the 911 and charges in just 15 minutes, challenging Tesla Motors to keep pace. Bloomberg's Dana Hull has more on "Bloomberg Markets" Sept 15, 2015.

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Bentley Bentayga SUV Finally Unveiled (video)

2015-09-14T00:58:00.001+01:00

The Wait Is Over: Bentley Bentayga SUV Finally Unveiled - After years of waiting Bentley finally unveiled the Bentayga SUV. The behemoth vehicle is really posh and can be custom designed to just about any specification. Bloomberg Pursuits' Hannah Elliott has a look at the car that starts at about $300,000. (Video by: Zach Goldstein, Victoria Blackburne-Daniell) Published on Sep 8, 2015

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Concept One, 1000HP Electric Supercar, at Salon Privé (video)

2015-09-07T22:34:00.001+01:00

September 4, 2015: Salon Privé, one the U.K's most prestigious car shows is taking place at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. Bloomberg spoke to one Croatian company shaking up the car industry with its all electric 1000 HP beast. With a price tag close to one million dollars - meet the Concept One.

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Exotic Getaways That Support the Local Community

2015-08-31T00:00:00.000+01:00

Exotic Getaways That Support the Local Community - Nihiwatu Resort's James McBride discusses socially-responsible tourism with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Markets," August 21, 2015.

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100 Most Beautiful Cars at the Pebble Beach Car Show 2015 (video)

2015-08-24T00:00:00.000+01:00

Pebble Beach Car Show: The 100 Most Beautiful Cars - the most beautiful cars in the world shown at The Pebble Beach 2015: Concours d'Elegance in just 3 minutes. (Video by Zach Goldstein) (Source: Bloomberg)

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