Day: May 14, 2022

RM SOTHEBY’S Fort Lauderdale tops 16 million

Mathew James

RM Sotheby’s 19th annual Fort Lauderdale auction saw strong interest in a range of marques, with $16,974,523 in total sales. The most expensive car of the auction was a 2005 Ford GT owned from new by Kid Rock. The car has now found its second owner as it sold for $638,000. The desirable four-option example wearing Mark IV Red with full stripes turned heads and went to its new owner with a Ford GT poster signed by legendary designer Camilo Pardo, as well as a guitar autographed by Kid Rock…

BMW X7 presents itself with giant radiator grille after facelift

Mathew James

At the halfway point of the model cycle, the new BMW X7 presents itself with a significantly revised front end. Immediately noticeable is the radiator grille, which has been significantly enlarged compared to the previous version, and the extremely narrow and elongated daytime running lights give BMW’s SUS flagship an almost martial appearance. The complete front apron, which completes the striking face of the luxury SUV, is also completely new. The 13.2-inch instrument panel and the 14.9-inch touchscreen, which contains the latest generation of the BMW Infortainment System IDrive, dominate…

1st World Polo Ladies Championship – Argentine Ladies write polo history

Mathew James

Palermo experienced a historic polo day: In front of around 6,000 spectators, the team Argentina with the players Agustina Imaz, Azucena Uranga, Catalina Lavinia and Paulina Vasquetto defeated the team from the USA (Lilian Lequerica, Audry Persano, Jenna Davis, Erica Gandomcar) superiorly with 6:2 goals, and thus secured the title at the inaugural Women’s World Championship. The first World Polo Ladies Championship under the patron of the FIP was a milestone in the history of polo. Teams from Argentina, Brazil, USA, England, Ireland and Italy flighted for the trophy. The…

Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad/ Switzerland 18. – 21. August

Mathew James

The Hublot Polo Gold Cup has been the summer polo highlight in Switzerland for many years. For two years, the top event did not take place due to the Corona measures. But this year, the only summer high goal polo tournament in Switzerland is sure to be a crowd puller again. Four teams will compete for the coveted Sieger Trophy from 18 to 21 August. The title sponsor Hublot’s team will be led by the American Marco Maximilian Elser, who lives in Italy. Captaining Team Palace Gstaad is Swiss Cedric…