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MEET THE NEW 2020 DODGE BARRACUDA

2020 Dodge Barracuda is highly expected to be the next big muscle car on the block, as many muscle car enthusiasts have already started comparing it to the SRT Challenger. It is quite difficult to say whether or not the new Barracuda car will perform better than the Challenger will. However, one thing is certain that the chance of a new muscle car production begins, is always good to hear. If you are looking to buy a luxury sports car, then you might consider waiting for this 2020 Barracuda.

2020Dodge Barracuda Design

The Barracuda 2020 an upgraded interior and exterior that the Challenger. Thus, the new car will not only look good on the outside, but it will also feel good inside too. However, it is not easy to decode Auto her first impressions, as it seems to attract design elements of the Challenger SRT itself. Although basic sketches and renderings were made public to date, a clay model 2020 Dodge Barracuda has yet to be unveiled. Dodge is determined to design a luxury sports car and muscle if it is, then it’s just a bonus. It is expected that 2020 Barracuda proved aerodynamics and better quality materials.

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September 30, 2019ZONEZI No commentsNews

Rich people buy luxury real estate in ‘power markets,” where they flock to multi-million-dollar properties.

Location is paramount when money is no object, whether a home is steps from the beach, tucked in the mountains, or in the heart of a city.

The world’s richest people own $2.7 trillion worth of real estate, according to Wealth-X, and they flock to many of the same cities to buy property.

In a new report on luxury real estate by Coldwell Banker, these places are called “power markets,” where the “wealthiest and most powerful players” tend to own homes.

“Typically, these areas are destinations in their own right, offering high-net-worth individuals a range of lifestyle opportunities, cultural experiences, and educational opportunities,” the report says.

The report defines power markets in the US as places where the top 5% of single-family home sales by price is highest. In the top 17 markets, the median list price for the top 5% of sales is at least $3.5 million.

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17. Sarasota, Florida

Median list price: $3.5 million

Highest sold price (2017): $9 million

Median price per square foot: $697

16. Orange County, California

Median list price: $3.76 million

Highest sold price (2017): $39.9 million

Median price per square foot: $867

14. Maui, Hawaii

Median list price: $3.997 million

Highest sold price (2017): $16 million

Median price per square foot: $969

13. Washington, DC

Median list price: $4.29 million

Highest sold price (2017): $14 million

Median price per square foot: $540

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September 5, 2019ZONEZI No commentsLife Style|News, News

Ever since the Bugatti Chiron was launched, with a 261-mph speed limiter, we’ve been desperate to know what it could manage if let off the leash. Now Bugatti has done that at the vast Ehra-Lessien test track in Germany; the car smashed both the production-car record and the 300-mph barrier.

Factory test driver Andy Wallace, who previously set production-car records in both the Jaguar XJ220 and the McLaren F1, drove a slightly modified Chiron to a time, certified by the German TÜV organization, of 304.773 mp

The Chiron used was in what is described by Bugatti as “near production” spec, modified with an additional safety cell and with aerodynamic changes and higher seventh-gear ratios, which we believe will be incorporated into a celebratory limited-edition model. It also used a slightly more powerful version of the regular Chiron’s quad-turbocharged W-16 engine, turned up to produce 1600 hp, the same total made by the recently announced Centodieci.

The record was set in conjunction with Italian constructor Dallara, which makes the Chiron’s body and developed the aerodynamic kit, and also Michelin which created the very special tires capable of dealing with such huge forces, rotating up to 4100 times a minute. The specially constructed Michelin Pilot Cup 2 tires were all X-rayed before being selected for use on the car.

via@caranddriver

September 3, 2019ZONEZI No commentsNews

The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee has made a surprise decision today to cut the policy interest rate amid pressure to avert an economic slowdown and hedge the heightened trade war between the US and China.

The MPC cut the interest rate by only 25 basis points to 1.5 %. But the cut is significant. Of the seven-member committee, five voted for the cut while two voted to maintain the rate at 1.75%.

The Thai baht has been one of the strongest currencies in the region while the Chinese yuan has been weakening. The baht and Thai government bonds are considered by foreign investors as a safe-haven. The baht ranks 18th among the world’s strongest currencies.

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August 21, 2019ZONEZI No commentsBusiness, News

18 hours in Dubai!

There’s so much to see and do in Dubai that you wouldn’t get through it all in one week, let alone one day. But, if you’ve got less than 24 hours to make your way through the city’s biggest and best attractions, this is how to make it count.

8 am

Start your day with a morning drive in the desert. Half-day tours are available from Arabian Adventures. These take a drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, where you’ll get the chance to spot some wildlife, ride on a camel, have some light snacks and even try sandboarding. For this attraction, make sure to look up the schedule beforehand as it varies slightly depending on the time of year you go.

12.30 pm

Head straight to the Arabian Tea House in Bur Dubai for a spot of Emirati food for lunch. The quaint little café, located in a traditional wind tower house at the heart of the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, has been around since the late ‘90s. It takes you back in time, to before Dubai’s development boom, introducing you to the emirate’s rich cultural heritage and delicious cuisine.

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August 15, 2019ZONEZI No commentsNews

This impressive mansion is Nottinghamshire’s most expensive house

With a helicopter pad and a panic room, James Bond wouldn’t look out of place in this seven-bedroom luxury home.

The property – which is the most expensive in the region – also boasts of elaborate dressing rooms, cinema room, bar, staff quarters, well as a basement state-of-the-art swimming pool, sauna and gym.

And for a cool £10 million it could all be yours, Nottinghamshire Live reports.

It is the latest creation by developer Guy Phoenix. With a reputation for pushing the boundaries when it comes to house building – he once included a shark tank in one of his Nottingham homes – Guy’s just completed a mega home in Edwalton that has again exceeded expectations.

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August 9, 2019ZONEZI No commentsLife Style|News, News

A spate of recent home launches from Dior, Gucci, Loewe, and more reveals a red-hot market for high-fashion home furnishings—one that is only expected to grow

Luxury clothing labels are wandering from the wardrobe into the living room. Louis Vuitton is selling swing chairs. Gucci offers candleholders that it recommends repurposing as flowerpots. Hermès does wallpaper. These offerings go beyond the interdisciplinary experimenting that attention-seeking, novelty-loving fashion brands often do. Perhaps that’s because home decor is an exciting market in its own right, experts point out. The global home furnishings market is growing “significantly faster” than the fashion market, according to Petah Marian, senior editor at WGSN Insight, a consumer trend forecasting group. WGSN estimates that the former will balloon from $730 billion in 2017 to more than $1 trillion by 2025.

New collections mirror this phenomenon: For its most recent range, Loewe commissioned international artisans to make baskets in the LVMH-owned brand’s signature leather. Dior, meanwhile, has enlisted Milan-based Dimore Studio to create 14 objects that are currently available via special order only, including a gold-and-steel candelabra and a rattan umbrella stand wrapped in gold-plated brass and black metal trim.

As ever, capsule collections like these extend the awareness of a brand. “Fashion has done such a good job of creating identities and moods through their ad campaigns and social media,” says Raffaella Vignatelli, CEO of Luxury Living Group, which designs, produces, and distributes furniture under license for Fendi and Trussardi. “Being able to offer their clients a way to expand that lifestyle concept beyond clothes makes perfect sense.” By populating its new three-story London boutique with own-brand objects, for example, Loewe makes the experience of shopping there all the more focused.

via@architecturaldigest

August 9, 2019ZONEZI No commentsLife Style|News, News

With the introduction of new materials for furniture design, wood holds its own.

For a timeless material, wood is experiencing a contemporary revival. With global interest in craft, collaborations between traditional craftsmen and designers are on the rise, making wood the material to watch. From the traditional woodworking enclaves of Asia, to the industrial workshops of Brooklyn, a new generation of designers is celebrating wood in all its natural glory.

Even in the world of modern designer furniture, wood has held its own against contemporary counterparts like plastic and steel. Michael Thonet’s iconic bentwood chair, one of history’s most successful mass-produced products, paved the way for an era of democratic design.

TEAK (Far left and right): A tropical hardwood mostly grown in South-east Asia and usually brown to dark gold in colour. Extremely resilient to winds, teak also contains natural oils that makes it a popular choice for outdoor furniture.

OAK (middle): Unlike other types of wood, this has a grain that’s evenly spaced out. It’s commonly used for flooring, thanks to its sturdiness and distinctive look.

via@THE PEAK NEWSLETTER

Hillside homes in this Santa Barbara, California, area have to-die-for views and lots of space for running around.

The secluded hillside estates in Montecito, which lies 80 miles west of Los Angeles, between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains in California’s Santa Barbara County, are a paradise for Hollywood stars and the super rich who want to live in splendid isolation.

Chic, yet somewhat under the radar, the area has a mellow vibe, with sun-drenched tranquil beaches, a Mediterranean climate and a beautiful natural setting that draws comparisons with the South of France and Tuscany.

via@mansionglobal

London venue where the Rolling Stones and U2 played their early gigs is for sale

A hub for music acts since the Sixties, major names such as The Jam also staged early gigs at the W9 venue.

Now set for a new life, it’s on the market at £6.5 million with Lambert Smith Hampton.