TAG Heuer to launch luxury mobile phones Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer, part of French luxury goods group LVMH, said on Monday it had licensed its name to French customized design manufacturer Modelabs for a series of luxury mobile phones. 27 Nov 2007
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Russian thieves steal super-luxury car as owner dines Thieves have stolen a Maybach luxury limousine worth 530,000 euro ($777,000) while the car's owner had dinner in a Moscow restaurant, Russian media reported on Wednesday. 16 Nov 2007
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Billionaire Ambani gifts wife $60 million jet on birthday India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, has bought his wife a luxury jet with entertainment cabins, a sky bar and fancy showers for her birthday, a newspaper reported on Friday. 03 Nov 2007
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UK luxury brand Dunhill sets sight on India Alfred Dunhill, Ltd. a British-based company, specializing in men's luxury leather goods, writing implements, lighters, timepieces, fragrances and clothing, has made a foray into the Indian $300 billion retail market with the launch of its first store in the capital, May 19. 06 Jun 2007
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Put on your seat belts: Automobile luxury is here to stay India's economy, growing at over 8 percent per annum, has given birth to a new breed of affluent class with tremendous purchasing power. The high net worth individuals (HNWIs) of India are no longer satisfied with the automobile offerings from the stables of Hyundais, Hondas or Marutis. Tatas or Mahindras? Forget it! 04 Jun 2007
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Hyatt offers 'Andaz' in new hotel chain Leading hotel and hospitality chain, Global Hyatt Corporation (GHC), has announced that it has given the brand name 'Andaz' (meaning personal style in Hindi/Urdu) to its new chain. 10 May 2007
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China taxes luxury goods Shanghai, China - China has announced several new sales taxes, on goods ranging from disposable wooden chopsticks to luxury items such as yachts, citing a need to protect the environment and redress the gap between rich and poor. 12 Apr 2006
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Luxury cars to be shown at N.Y. Auto Show New York, USA - Despite consumers' growing affection for smaller and more fuel-efficient cars, luxury vehicles are holding their own in the U.S. market, and automakers hope to maintain that momentum with new models that will be introduced this week at the New York Auto Show. 11 Apr 2006
