Land Rover Defender 2,000,000: Momentous Journeys (video)

Land Rover Defender 2,000,000: Momentous Journeys - Earlier this year some special Defender fans, including Global Land Rover Ambassador and conservationist Monty Halls, were invited to help build the milestone Defender 2,000,000. While visiting the factory in Solihull, UK, they were asked to share some of their favourite Defender journeys.

The Defender 2,000,000 was auctioned at Bonhams on 16th December 2015 with all proceeds going to The Born Free Foundation and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.



Bonhams auction results:

2015 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 STATION WAGON
Registration no. S90 HUE Chassis no. SALLDWBP7FA473395 Engine no. 150415101301DT224
Sold for £400,000 (US$596,404.00) inc. premium

Find out more about the origins of this iconic Defender here: http://www.landrover.com/defender2M
(Published on Nov 29, 2015)

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2016 Aston Martin DB9 GT, A Car Worthy of James Bond (video)

Review: The 2016 Aston Martin DB9 GT a Car Worthy of James Bond

Aston Martin has done exactly the right thing with its new DB9. (Published on Nov 30, 2015)


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Land Rover Launches London Takeover, Celebrating The Iconic Defender (video)

Land Rover launches London takeover to celebrate the iconic Defender - The city of London is celebrating the iconic Defender as the 2,000,000th vehicle produced makes its way to Bonhams for auction on the 16th December. In a nod to the vehicle's rich heritage, Defender took over the capital for one special day, as London gets set to welcome the Defender 2,000,000 for its auction debut. The unique Defender 2,000,000 was built by an all-star cast of special guests, including Land Rover ambassador Bear Grylls. All proceeds from the sale of this unique vehicle will be donated to Land Rover's charity partners, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the Born Free Foundation.
Published on Dec 8, 2015

For information on the auction of Defender 2,000,000, visit http://www.landrover.com/above-and-beyond/featured-articles/celebrating-defender-2-million.html

Land Rover Defender 2,000,000, History in the Making (video)

Land Rover Defender 2,000,000: History in the Making - Published on Nov 30, 2015 - Earlier this year Land Rover celebrated a momentous occasion as the two millionth Series Land Rover and Defender vehicle rolled off the production line. Land Rover invited some special guests, including Global Land Rover Ambassador and adventurer Bear Grylls, to help build the unique Defender 2,000,000 and become a part of the vehicle’s rich history. The Defender 2,000,000 will be auctioned at Bonhams on 16th December 2015 with all proceeds going to our partners The Born Free Foundation and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Find out more about the origins of this iconic Defender here: http://www.landrover.com/defender2M


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Trail by Fire, Off Road Expedition, Royal Geographical Society, Land Rover (video)

"Trail by Fire" Off Road Expedition: Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) & Land Rover 2015 -
The ‘Trail by Fire’ Expedition has been awarded the eighth Land Rover Bursary, run by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). The expedition team will navigate the South American Andes in a specially modified Land Rover Defender. The vehicle, modified by Land Rover’s SVO team, is the world’s first mobile volcano observatory and will allow the team to investigate volcanic gas emissions along the Nazca tectonic plate which runs from Peru to the southern tip of Chile. Published on Oct 6, 2015

Find out more about Land Rover's partnership with the Royal Geographical Society here: http://www.landrover.com/experiences/index.html


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2017 Range Rover Evoque SUV Takes its Top Off (video)

The 2017 Evoque SUV Takes its Top Off - Range Rover unveiled its 2017 Evoque at the LA Auto Show in November 2015. Bloomberg Pursuits' Hannah Elliott was there to check it out.


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The 10 JobsThat Attract The Most Psychopaths

Source: Statista

Chart above: The 10 jobs that attract the most psychopaths: CEO, Lawyer, TV/radio Media, Salesperson, Surgeon, Journalist, Police Officer, Clergyperson, Chef, Civil Servant

The Independent recently asked Statista to chart the top ten jobs that attract psychopaths. Using a ranking compiled by Alternet, the chart reveals that CEO makes it into first place, followed by lawyers and members of the media.

Why The UK Is Desperate To Court China

Above Statista chart: Why the UK is desperate to court China (key economy factors, numbers)

London Dominates The Global Luxury Property Market (chart)

source: Statista

Chart above: London Dominates The Global Luxury Property Market: London, Manhattan, Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore, Dubai, Miami, Los Angeles

Tesla's New Model X SUV: Worth the Wait? (video)

Tesla's New Model X SUV: Was It Worth the Wait? - Colin Rusch, Oppenheim & Co. analyst, discusses the new Tesla Model X SUV with Bloomberg's Cory Johnson on "Bloomberg West."
(30Sep2015)

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Queen of England, First Bentley Bentayga SUV Owner (video)

Bentley Motors President and CEO for the Americas Michael Winkler discusses the company's new Bentayga SUV and customer base. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance." Published on Sep 17, 2015

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Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Fortune (video)

Queen Elizabeth II: Breakdown of a Royal Fortune - Queen Elizabeth II is surpassing her grandmother, Queen Victoria, for the longest reign on the British throne in a time that has seen the rise of the super-rich in England and around the world. How does the Queen's fortune stack up against the richest commoners? Bloomberg's Tom Metcalf examines Her Majesty's personal wealth on "Bloomberg Markets," September 9, 2015.


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Superyachts You Should Be Buying (video)

The Super-Yachts You Should Be Buying - As the Monaco Yacht Show enters its third day, Bloomberg spoke to one brokerage firm to see how superyachts have changed in the last few decades. Published on September 25, 2015

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Jaguar SUV Offers Something Different (video)

Jaguar SUV Offers Something Different: CEO - Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth discusses the launch of its first ever SUV, its sales in China and growth in the U.S. He speaks to Bloomberg's Guy Johnson and Anna Edwards from the Frankfurt Motor Show in Frankfurt. Published on Sep 17, 2015


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Porsche Mission E Will Give Elon Musk a Run for His Money (video)

Porsche unveiled a four-seat sports car that accelerates faster than the 911 and charges in just 15 minutes, challenging Tesla Motors to keep pace. Bloomberg's Dana Hull has more on "Bloomberg Markets" Sept 15, 2015.

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Bentley Bentayga SUV Finally Unveiled (video)

The Wait Is Over: Bentley Bentayga SUV Finally Unveiled - After years of waiting Bentley finally unveiled the Bentayga SUV. The behemoth vehicle is really posh and can be custom designed to just about any specification. Bloomberg Pursuits' Hannah Elliott has a look at the car that starts at about $300,000. (Video by: Zach Goldstein, Victoria Blackburne-Daniell) Published on Sep 8, 2015

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Concept One, 1000HP Electric Supercar, at Salon Privé (video)

September 4, 2015: Salon Privé, one the U.K's most prestigious car shows is taking place at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. Bloomberg spoke to one Croatian company shaking up the car industry with its all electric 1000 HP beast. With a price tag close to one million dollars - meet the Concept One.

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Exotic Getaways That Support the Local Community

Exotic Getaways That Support the Local Community - Nihiwatu Resort's James McBride discusses socially-responsible tourism with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Markets," August 21, 2015.


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100 Most Beautiful Cars at the Pebble Beach Car Show 2015 (video)

Pebble Beach Car Show: The 100 Most Beautiful Cars - the most beautiful cars in the world shown at The Pebble Beach 2015: Concours d'Elegance in just 3 minutes. (Video by Zach Goldstein) (Source: Bloomberg)


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1970 Mercedes C111, Hands On with $1M Classic Car (video)

1970 Mercedes C111, Hands On with $1M Classic Car (video) - Published on Aug 14, 2015:
Only 15 of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz C111 were made, and there are ten left in the world today. Only one of those ten is even drivable. Worth about $1 million, getting to take a spin in this car is a rare treat that takes you back in time. Bloomberg's Hannah Elliott has a hands-on look at the classic C111. (Video by Zach Goldstein and David Nicholson)

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2015 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Review (video)

Bloomberg's Hannah Elliott test-drives the updated American classic, which is faster and more powerful, and finds a car that loves to roar—but could use some more creature comforts. (Video by Zach Goldstein, Drew Beebe, Ryo Ikegami) Aug 7, 2015

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Volvo's New XC90: Test Driving On the Open Road (video)

Volvo's New XC90: Test Driving On the Open Road (July 31, 2015): Bloomberg's Hannah Elliott and Matt Miller test drive the new Volvo XC90.


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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Offers Up 'Ludicrous Mode' for the Model S (video)

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Offers Up 'Ludicrous Mode' for the Model S: Stifel Nicolaus' James Albertine and Bloomberg's Cory Johnson discuss Tesla's Model S upgrade with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg West" on July 17, 2015.

See also: The reaction to Tesla's 'Ludicrous Mode' is insane - Business Insider


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Lamborghini Huracan Review, Most Versatile Lambo Yet (video)

Lamborghini Huracan Review: The Most Versatile Lambo Yet (video above)

The Lamborghini Huracan, the newest member of the Lambo family, is as at home on the highway as on the track. Bloomberg's Hannah Elliott reviews. (Video by: Zach Goldstein, Ambrose Eng, Justin Beach) (Source: Bloomberg, published July 17, 2015)


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Fashion Industry: Iconic British Fashion Designer Paul Smith (video)

Iconic British Fashion Designer Paul Smith discusses the fashion industry and why he says he never wants to be number one in the market. He speaks to Bloomberg’s Manus Cranny on “Countdown.” (July 3, 2015)


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Shanghai Tops Asia's Most-Expensive List for Expats (video)

Shanghai Tops Asia's Most-Expensive List for Expats - Shanghai is Asia-Pacific's most expensive city for expats, according to ECA International’s cost of living survey. Bloomberg's Anne Kruger has more on "First Up." (12 June 2015)


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Bienville Legacy, 300hp Motorcycle Superbike Like No Other (video)

Meet the Bienville Legacy, an all new American superbike. It debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this past weekend and Bloomberg was there to speak to the team that built it. (Published June 29, 2015)

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Tesla Model X and Tesla Autopilot Technology (video)

Tesla: What We Know About Their Autopilot Technology - Ben Kallo, an analyst at Robert W. Baird, Robin Chase, author of "Peers Inc," and Bloomberg's Matt Miller discuss the outlook for Tesla and its Model X with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg West."

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Elon Musk Says The Tesla Model X SUV Just 3-4 Months Away (video)

Tesla will begin deliveries of the Model X sport utility vehicle in three to four months, keeping close to the timeline the electric-car maker laid out earlier this year, CEO Elon Musk said. Bloomberg's Emily Chang reports on “Bloomberg Markets.”

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Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce, Faster and Lighter, Video

Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce: Faster and Lighter - For $500,000 you could buy a house. If speed is more your style though you may want this 750 HP beast. Bloomberg's Matt Miller went to Barcelona to test-out Lamborghini's new Aventador Superveloce.


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Supercars of James Bond 007 SPECTRE in action (video)

See the supercars of SPECTRE in action -

A new video from the set of SPECTRE focuses on a car chase in Rome between Bond’s Aston Martin DB10 and the Jaguar C-X75 driven by Mr. Hinx (Dave Bautista).

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The Renaissance of Rolls Royce Automobiles (video)

What’s Behind the Renaissance of Rolls Royce? -

Rolls Royce North America President Eric Shepherd discusses the company’s new fashion inspired automobile and move to court women auto buyers. He speaks on “In The Loop,” May 7th.

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Test Driving the Jaguar XF (video)

Test Driving the Jaguar XF: A Younger, Sleeker BMW - Bloomberg Business: For $51,000 you can get all-wheel drive, precision handling, and a four-door that sets you apart from the pack. Bloomberg's Hannah Elliott reviews the powerful sedan and finds a car that is attractive in and out. (Just don't try sitting in the backseat.) (Source: Bloomberg, April 24, 2015)

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Apps for a London Trip (video)

Kit Eaton reviews several apps to make planning your trip to London easy and help you navigate around this popular tourist destination. (source: NYTimes.com)

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High Speed 2 Under Criticism in the UK (video)

High Speed 2 Under Criticism in the U.K. -
U.K. House of Lords Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee Clive Hollick discusses if the U.K.’s HS2 program is too expensive and not efficient. He speaks with Guy Johnson on Bloomberg Television’s “The Pulse.”

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Travelers Demand Luxury London Hotels (video)

London Hotels Offer Travelers the Luxury They Demand -

Stephen Alden, chief executive officer at Maybourne Hotel Group, discusses the growing demand for luxury hotel accommodations in London. He speaks on “Market Makers.”

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Rolls-Royce Serenity, Silk Inside (video)

Rolls-Royce Serenity: There is Silk Inside -

Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes unveils the company's new Serenity model and discusses the company's growth prospects with Bloomberg's Hans Nichols at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.

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Lotus is Betting Big on New CEO and One Car (video)

Lotus is Betting Big on New CEO and One Car -

Lotus has a new boss and a new car at the Geneva Motor Show. Jean-Marc Gales has been in the top job for the past nine months. As Angus Bennett reports, the new CEO is pegging his hopes to their new supercar.

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Ferrari 488 GTB Coupe, Most Beautiful Car at Geneva Car Show (video)

Ferrari 488 GTB Coupe Could Be Most Beautiful Car at the Geneva Motor Show -

Ferrari unveiled what is arguably the most beautiful car of the Geneva car show and it has the first turbo engine in decades. Meet the 488 GTB. It’s a 670-horsepower coupe with a rear-engine V8 and a 0-60 mph sprint time of three seconds flat. Expected sale price is about $180,000. Bloomberg's Hannah Elliott got a first look at this Italian machine built for speed. (Video by Zach Goldstein) (Source: Bloomberg)

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The Vulcan, Most Extreme Car Aston Martin Has Ever Made (video)

Aston Martin's Most Extreme Car Ever: The Vulcan - 



Aston Martin has unveiled the production version of it's Vulcan, the most extreme supercar Aston has ever made. It has a V12 engine with 800 horsepower, a six-speed sequential gearbox. The car is primed for track dominance and will cost about $2.3 million. If you want one, you better act quick because only 24 will be made. Bloomberg's Hannah Elliott has a look at the new Vulcan. (Video by Zach Goldstein) (Source: Bloomberg)

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Luxury Car Dealers and Sales are Spreading (video)

Luxury Car Dealers and Sales are Spreading -

Bloomberg’s Kyle Stock discusses rising ultra-premium car sales. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Stephanie Ruhle and Matt Miller on “Market Makers.” (Source: Bloomberg; Feb 26)

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Hyper-Luxury Brands Lead Car Sales Recovery (video)

Hyper-Luxury Brands Woo 1% to Pace Car Sales Recovery -

The strength of auto sales in the wake of the financial crisis has been led by ultra-premium luxury brands, with registration for vehicles priced at more than $100,000 surging 154 percent in the past five years. Bloomberg’s Matt Miller reports on “In The Loop.” (Bloomberg, Feb 26)

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Test Driving Bentley's Continental GT Speed Convertible (video)

Test Driving Bentley's Continental GT Speed Convertible -

Luxury Car Test Drive: with its sleek, strong body and best-in-class performance the Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible will cost you. At $267,000 the car is complete with high-end features like neck warmers. Bloomberg's Hannah Elliott drives the powerful car to Lyndhurst Castle to see if its really worth its six-figure price-tag. (Video by Zach Goldstein, Ryo Ikegami, Alyssa Zahler) (Shot at Lyndhurst Castle http://lyndhurst.org) (Bloomberg, Feb 27)

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The $952,000 Zenvo ST1 Supercar (video)

This is the $952,000 Zenvo ST1 Supercar -

Zenvo, a supercar manufacturer from Denmark, have built the 1104 horsepower $952,000 ST1. But they want to do more than build a light, fast car, they want to build a brand that can survive in a market renowned for failure. (Bloomberg, Feb 27)

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Why BDIY, the World's Key Trade Gauge, Is Slumping (video)

Why the World's Key Trade Gauge Is Slumping (video above) - Bloomberg's Bart Chart: Bloomberg's Mark Barton takesook a look at the Baltic Dry Index, a key barometer of global trade, from 1985 to 2015 on "Countdown" (Feb 12th)

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Battersea Power Station, London, Sting has a New Pad (video)

Singer Sting has a New Pad in London and It's a Converted Coal Station -

House prices say a lot about the state of the British economy. Central London’s six-year property rally has started to wane, so is this an opportunity or a problem for new developers? Bloomberg’s Tom Gibson reports on one of London’s most exciting real estate projects, the Battersea Power Station.

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Caravaggio Painting Auction, First in 39 Years (video)

Caravaggio Painting Up for Auction: The First in 39 Years: Video - Bloomberg:
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It's been almost 40 years since a Caravaggio painting has come up for auction. "The Boy Peeling Fruit" carries an estimate of $3-$5 million, considerably more than the sub $10,000 price the last time it came to market in 1976. Christie's Old Master Paintings Specialist Alexis Ashot explained why Caravaggio paintings are so rare on "Taking Stock." (Source: Bloomberg)

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Classic Car Collectors, Market Index (video)

Classic Car Collectors Have an Index to See Where They Stand: Video - Bloomberg:
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Hagerty Insurance CEO McKeel Hagerty discusses the market for classic cars with Bloomberg's Matt Miller on "Bottom Line." (Source: Bloomberg)

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Financing for London Tech Startups Rises, Eileen Burbidge Video

Financing for London Tech Startups Rises: Burbidge: Video - Bloomberg:
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Venture financing for technology startups in the U.K. is rising, with 2014 ``a really good year,'' according to Eileen Burbidge, partner at Passion Capital. She speaks with Guy Johnson and Francine Lacqua on Bloomberg Television's "The Pulse." (Source: Bloomberg)

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Paris, Terrorism, What Can Be Learned From 2005 London Bombing? (video)

Paris Terror: What Can Be Learned From 2005 London Bombing?: Video - Bloomberg:
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Former U.K. Metropolitan Police Commander Bob Milton discusses the deadly attack on the Charlie Hebdo newspaper in Paris. He speaks on “Bloomberg (Source: Bloomberg 1/7)

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Challenges China Faces in 2015 (video)

Citigroup Managing Director William Lee and Mid-Market Securities Senior Managing Director Sheryl Wudunn discuss China’s challenges in 2015. (Bloomberg Jan 2, 2015)

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Berkshire Hathaway, Investments, Why Warren Buffett Would Like to Forget 2014 (video)

Warren Buffett’s deputy investment managers are giving their boss at Berkshire Hathaway less to brag about this year. (Bloomberg 12/18)

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