When Chika Kako, the first woman chief engineer at Lexus, saw designs for the brand’s all-new UX subcompact crossover, she thought of childhood days spent watching anime cartoons with her brother. The SUV’s rear lights reminded her of Mazinger Z, a hulking manga robot on the small screen in the late 70’s and early 80’s. It was a good look for an animated character, she …
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Interview: Nature-Activism Photographer Daniel Beltrá and the New MacBook Pro
From insight on editing in the field to the color palatte of our environment
Apple recently released an updated MacBook Pro with significant performance improvements that were welcomed by demanding pro users. The new MacBook Pro features a quieter keyboard, faster processors, more memory and for the first on a Mac—a True Tone display. True Tone has existed on the iPad and iPhone for generations, but the technology—which matches the whitepoint on your screen to the ambient light tone around …
Brilliant Wine Born From Strange Weather: Cheval des Andes 2014 Vintage
An almost-calamitous change in climate led to a vibrant, elegant and unique blend
After visiting the 35-hectare Cheval des Andes estate a few years ago—just outside of Mendoza, Argentina—we have been anticipating their 2014 vintage. This elegant red wine is unlike almost any other, thanks to the year’s odd climate. It’s also the first vintage that Lorenzo Pasquini (Technical Manager and Winemaker at Cheval des Andes) worked on. The result is, Pasquini says, the most unique in the brand’s history. Regarding the uncanny weather, …
Test Drive: The All-New 2019 Bentley Continental GT
Head of Interior Design John Paul Gregory on sculptural nuance and technology
The all-new third generation Bentley Continental GT is as enjoyable to drive as it is to look at. Nearly every aspect of the car has been refined, creating one of the world’s greatest Grand Tourers. We had the pleasure of getting behind the wheel in prime GT territory, the Austrian Alps and northeastern Italy. From its elegant super-formed body (it’s the first Bentley with multiple …
Interview: Giles Taylor, Former Design Director at Rolls-Royce
We discuss the new Phantom and what luxury means to car-buyers
Rolls-Royce has long been associated with luxury, but in the ever-evolving world of auto, that concept is changing too. While quality materials and craftsmanship remain significant factors, many ideas surrounding opulence and decadence have become outdated—replaced with functionality and tech-savvy features. During a recent test drive in Europe’s magic triangle, we got behind the wheel of the new Rolls-Royce Phantom and spoke with Giles Taylor …