Renault shows Mégane RS: video
Renault has announced the Mégane RS, a sporting version of the Mégane 3 Coupé. The car produces 250 hp from its turbocharged two-litre engine, with 340 Nm of torque. Rather than dull up this post with technical details, we feature three videos below: general views of the new car, the Mégane RS around the track, […]
Kathryn Wilson shows limited-edition stiletto for Maybelline
Maybelline New York has announced that Kathryn Wilson has designed a limited-edition (40 pairs) stiletto to complement the launch of its Lash Stiletto lengthening mascara in New Zealand. Wilson, who received her first item of coverage in Lucire during her final year at university, is arguably New Zealand’s leading shoe designer—an ambition she told […]
Porsche’s R&D VP on the new 911 Turbo
Who better to tell us about the revised Porsche 911 Turbo than Wolfgang Durheimer, Executive Vice-President of Research and Development at Porsche AG? He tells us that the car will do 312 km/h, delivers 500 hp, and has fuel economy of 11·6 l/100 km. The videos are in German and English and are a bit […]
Derek Bell takes the Bentley Continental Supersports around the Nürburgring
Racing driver, Derek Bell, MBE, has been taking the new Bentley Continental Supersports for a spin. Except when you are a legend like Bell, that ‘spin’ would, necessarily, have to be at the Nürburgring, over 12 miles. The car will do 329 km/h (204 mph) and can run on E85 biofuel, part of a commitment […]
Volvo tests pedestrian avoidance feature in new S60
Volvo, which will shortly release its new S60 sedan, has been testing a new feature: one which recognizes pedestrians and will stop the car if they are in danger of being struck. We recently tested the XC60, which has a collision avoidance feature. Apparently, if one is heading toward a stationary object, the car […]
Lancôme has released a new video with make-up artist German Moyano, this time with tips for the eyes. (In French with English subtitles.) You may also like Touching up your mascara on the go Choosing your foundation Intensifying your eyes Lancôme’s make-up tips: harmonizing colours Make-up for the bespectacled Defining your eyebrows Lancôme’s tips: textures […]
We’ve had brands that talk about their social conscience as far as the environment is concerned. Danish fashion house Blend A/S has taken its activities further: by creating a campaign that centres on the idea of global unity. Its aim is to speak to the globally minded consumer, one which Lucire identified in 2003–4 […]
Chanel to launch Coco Cocoon line, with Lily Allen fronting campaign
Some of you will have seen the ads for Coco Before Chanel on this website (currently on at the Penthouse Cinema here in Wellington), on the eve of its release in New York and Los Angeles. But in the real world of Chanel, we can show the below video featuring Lily Allen, the face of […]
Fiat Punto Evo includes methane, LPG variants
Fiat has launched a revised version of its Grande Punto supermini, now called the Punto Evo. The good news: the MultiAir engines, which include diesel units, are better for the environment. Never mind all the infotainment equipment in the new model; Fiat also launches a methane engine as well as an LPG one. (While Kiwi […]
BMW’s new X1, not getting thrashed on Cobra 11
The BMW X1 received its début before it was even shown at the IAA, the Frankfurt Motor Show, namely on the hit RTL TV show, Alarm für Cobra 11: die Autobahnpolizei. Rather than have it thrashed by Semir and Ben (or at least the stunt doubles for actors Erdogan Atalay and Tom Beck) as in […]
