Bang & Olufsen introduces its most powerful portable speaker – the Beosound A5

Renowned audio house Bang & Olufsen has launched its most powerful portable offering yet, the Beosound A5. Designed in collaboration with the Danish-Italian design duo GamFratesi, the Beosound A5 is aimed to bridge northern and southern design cultures with an immersive sound experience by drawing design inspiration from the iconic Beolit series and the traditional Panama straw hats worn on beaches. Its available in two colourways – natural aluminium with a woven paper fibre front with a light oak handle and a black anthracite aluminium version paired with a dark oak wood speaker cover and handle. The new speaker boasts an IP65 water and dustproof rating, more than 12 hours of playtime and a wireless phone charger integrated into the top panel. The tag for the most powerful portable speaker of the brand comes courtesy of a four-way driver setup with four digital amplifiers providing a combined 280 watts of power and integrating the sound technology from Bang & Olufsen's class-leading Beolab 90 and 50 hi-fi speakers.

Stellantis reports a positive Q1 2023 in revenues and a 22% increase in BEV sales

Stellantis, one of the world’s leading automakers, has reported a 14% year-over-year increase in Q1 2023 net revenues, with all segments contributing positively. With brands such as Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Maserati, Ram, and Dodge under its umbrella, the automaker has further reported an increase of 22% year-over-year in global battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales. Nine additional BEVs are slated for a 2023 launch, taking the total tally of Stellantis’ BEV products to 47 by the end of 2024. The automaker is on an electrification-offensive plan for the North American market, as it recently unveiled the all-electric Ram 1500 REV at the New York International Auto Show. The Jeep Avenger, the brand’s first-ever BEV, was named “2023 European Car of the Year” and bagged the “World’s Best Family SUV in 2023” title. Shipments across the globe have also reported an increase, thereby gradually negating the semiconductor chip and other supply chain constraints caused during the 2020 Pandemic and bringing the production and shipment levels back to the pre-covid stage.

The Concours Club Lounge is a luxurious way to view the 2023 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix

The Concours Club, Miami’s premier automotive resort, offers motorsports enthusiasts one of the more luxurious trackside Miami Grand Prix experiences at the new Concours Club Lounge. The new lounge is a multilevel stand situated at Turn 3 of the track, is built at a 4 feet elevation to provide a better view for the VIP guests.  It features a shaded rooftop viewing terrace deck, a stunning climate-controlled indoor lounge with stadium seating, a cocktail bar, private restrooms, myriad lounging areas, a shaded rooftop with a plunge pool, and a DJ for poolside entertainment. The Concours Club Lounge would further offer live commentary on-site by legendary motorsports broadcaster Greg Creamer with Miami’s culinary superstar Chef Brad Kilgore overlooking the cuisine. Seats are subject to limited availability, with each priced at $12,500. Interested individuals will have to send an email to dweikel@ibpmedia.com or magredas@ibpmedia.com to acquire a luxury viewing experience of the 2023 Miami F1 Grand Prix.

Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival announces initial entries for the 2023 season

Renowned for gathering some of the most iconic racing cars from the yesteryears of motorsport, the 2023 season of Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival will witness more glorious machines being added to its highly illustrious list. The first of the lot comprises the return of the Williams FW07C from last season and a new entrant in Tyrrell 011 for the upcoming season’s Formula One 70s category. The Le Mans 00s category will witness demonstration runs from GT and Sports Prototype cars from 1994 to 2010 and already boasts two confirmed entrants, namely an Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2 and a Porsche 996 RS. Pierre-Brice Mena, Managing Director of GP Extreme, said: “We are delighted to announce some of the competitors for this year’s Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival. Williams and Tyrrell are two of the greatest names in motorsport history, and it will be amazing to see their race-winning cars do battle once again. Similarly, Aston Martin and Porsche are two manufacturers that have heads turning around the world, and their respective cars will give fans a taste of sports car majesty.” The 2023 season of Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival will occur between 8-10 December at the Dubai Autodrome. 

Rolls Royce unveils the Spectre EV in Dubai 

The most awaited Rolls Royce has landed on the shores of the Middle East as Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai, AGMC, unveiled the brand’s first-ever all-electric offering, the Spectre, in Dubai. Touted as the world’s first ultra-luxury electric super coupé, the Spectre will be the most powerful Rolls Royce ever while being a spiritual successor to the Phantom Coupe in design. It will sit on the brand’s new EV-dedicated all-aluminium architecture and be driven on 23-inch wheels, a first for a two-door coupé in production. Specifications are yet to be unveiled, though customer deliveries will commence in Q4 of 2023. Pricing of the Spectre will be slotted between the Cullinan and Phantom.