Smart fortwo

Both the clutch actuation and gear shifts are fully automatic, allowing to make very soft connections without interruption. Also allows a manual use of the selector lever in a hallway apart or using the shift paddles included in the sports package.

Imagine to be inside

Thanks to the two half gearboxes, passing to the next higher gear or reduction to the next lower one becomes immediate, with no loss of tractive force. If necessary, the electronic management directly engages a gear instead of reducing successively. Thus, it offers the comfort of an automatic transmission and the efficiency of a manual one.

Smart fortwo Edition Flashlight Cabrio 2015

The new change happens in the smart fortwo 52 in April, which ensures a passage from 0 to 100 km/h in 15.1 seconds and a top speed of 151 km/h in exchange for 4.1 l/100 km and 94 g/km. It will be from June when this new dual clutch transmission is available in the 90 hp version and in the new smart forfour.

1. Not everyone can space hair washings: Yes, we recommend endlessly the maximum possible days to pass between shampoo and shampoo, but not everyone can afford it. If you have thin hair, you need to wash it more often if your hair was thicker. The best would be, if you have to wash it every day or just leave one day between washes, that you alternated your shampoo with a conditioner that cleans without sweeping away the grease that keeps the hair healthy.

2. The water has to be slightly colder: Hot water opens the hair follicles, weakening the fibers and facilitating breakage. The solution is to lower the temperature for the final rinse.

It’s for your sake…

3. You don’t need so much shampoo: Washing your hair doesn’t have to end up as a foam party! The foam, in fact, is not necessary, and you know it if you use a shampoo without sulfates. Apply a small amount of shampoo, spread it all over the hair and leave it on a couple of minutes.

Relaxing foam party

4. Alternate the shampoo: Because your hair doen’t always have the same needs, and because a single type of shampoo, conditioner or mask cann’t cover all of them. Use a moisturizing one and another one for delicate scalp, for example.

5. The issue of the hair mask: The situation is as follows: if you apply a mask every time you wash your hair in the end there’ll be no mask able to take effect on it. Use the conditioner and apply a mask only once a week or every 15 days.

6. Consider the oil: Essential oils moisturize and seal the hydration in the hair fiber naturally, and allow you to stop treating your hair with chemicals constantly. You will also save on conditioner and mask.

He doesn’t use chemicals, are you going to do it?

In addition to its aesthetic look the new phone is also characterized by its great functionality by users.  It is, afterall, supposed to make your life much easier. Now connection with our loved ones is possible even if it’s many miles that separate us on the planet, as well as possibilities to inform us of what’s happening in this global society in which we live, are areas in which we can access all facilities thanks to devices like LG just released.

LG G3

The revolution in the market of new technologies of information and communication can be represented in the LG G3 Mobile, equipped with a HD preferred screen of 5.5 inches, allowing us to see our series, music videos or programs with total clarity and hither to unthinkable quality, since its resolution is four times higher than a conventional HD.

The sharpness of your pictures is also improved, largely due to its exclusive QUAD HD display with a pixel density of 538 ppi, which allow us to obtain greater clarity and outstanding quality in terms of images compared to merely conventional smart phones, breaking the traditional concept that has been conceived so far about HD in our society. From our point of view, this phone offers a unique opportunity to see our audiovisual products not only as spectators, but as participants. It showcases such realism that it seems as if we can touch with our fingers what happens in each scene.

LG G Watch

The new LG G3 battery has a higher duration capacity. It is the perfect time for you to purchase this revolutionary device, because if you’re one of the first 10,000 buyers, you’ll take into your hands the opportunity to take an exclusive smart LG G Watch, with the collaboration of Google in its manufacture. As a user, you can control all functions with its voice commands. For example, you only have to dictate a text message and it sends it for you, it can make a call or include a destination on your browser for you.

You have until September 10 to acquire a model of LG G3 at any of its establishments and operators tailored to this promotion, and once you’re done with it, you need to register in the section that LG has created in the Network for promotions. This way you can be sure that the exclusive LG G Watch reaches your home successfully. Feel like enjoying the best fusion of technology and fashion accessories you can find at the moment on the market? The power of information, communication and time are in your hands.

Loewe Sport

New Loewe

For the new Loewe, pay attention to the following points:

First things first. The first news we’ve had is that Loewe wanted to turn around its international fame after a blunder in the past. So the creative director of the firm, JW Anderson, has prepared a series of changes, including the amendment of the logo.

New Logo

The new Loewe logo has been designed by M / M Paris studio. It is more minimalistic, modern and has been inspired by the work of typographer Berthold Wolpe. The change could be coming in the boxes and the flagship brand parts such as Amazon or Flamenco bags. However, one of the most precious treasures now comes with the new Loewe luxury Sport.

New Loewe Sport Perfume

News about Loewe are not only substantial changes in its image. We have known the creation of the new perfume Loewe Sport, which becomes the first men’s sport fragrance. A step forward in the modernization that JW Anderson has in mind for the firm.

Loewe Sport Perfume

Beyond this, Loewe sponsors an exhibition entitled “Heroes of Spanish sport” in collaboration with EFE and the Sports Council. A photographic portrait of Spanish elite athletes who have crossed the borders to become some of the most recognizable athletes throughout the world.

What do you think of the new Loewe Luxury Sport?

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

With the passage of time, the competition has become increasingly fierce and the numerous records achieved by the Veyron have been exceeded. Now, however, the men of the Franco-German House seem to have returned to the office and according to the latest rumors, would be working on a new version of the Veyron that is even more extreme, one that can beat any formidable opponent.

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

Compared to the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, the new variant will use even larger fiber carbon and composite materials in order to further reduce the mass of the car for 200 kg, with the aim to keep the weight within the 1,688 kg. The decrease in the weight of the car will be accompanied by a substantial upgrading of the W16 quad-turbo engine that will increase its capacity from the current 1,200 hp, up to a higher level of 1,500 hp. The increase of the power will be obtained by intervening on the electronics management and on that of supercharging, while it seems that the addition of an electric unit will be definitively excluded, as used by other recent super sports, such as Ferrari LAFerrari , Porsche 918 Spyder and McLaren P1.

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

With such a power reserve, performances never seen before on a sports car approved for circular road are to be expected, which could result in a top speed of over 450 km / h, although the latter may be influenced by the technological limits of the tires. The list price of this special Veyron will be worthy of its incredible performance: as of now, a cost of approximately € 5 million is estimated, which obviously does not include the numerous and expensive customizations which can boast the opulent and exaggerated Molsheim Sports House.

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport interior

For more check: Most expensive cars in the world, Ferrari Enzo and its celebrity owners, Lamborghini Aventador LP720-4 50th Anniversary

By +Nikos Kontorigas

Estado Puro Ibiza

Designed to surprise and satisfy the increasingly demanding gourmet groups, Estado Puro restaurants were born in 2008 bringing an entire reinvention of the traditional world of tapas. With them were born what we now know as gastrobars, an idea so successfully that after having two branches in Madrid, has just opened the third Ibiza and the fourth one will open its doors in the coming weeks in no other place than in Shanghai.

The new Estado comes with 300 seats and it is divided into two distinct areas, one casual with high tables and stools, and one for dinner or lunch or more formal dinner, consisting of typical low tables and chairs. In either of these areas, you will find seasonal products of top quality, able to satisfy and surprise the most discerning palates. And to get it, nothing like the best Spanish cuisine based on tapas, customized with an original and delicate touch. Thus, you find dishes like Spanish tortilla of the XXI century, the Philippine chocolate foie gras and cardamom and cuisine classics such as potato salad, bravas potatoes and more.

Estado Puro Ibiza

However, not everything is the typical Spanish style in Estado Puro in Ibiza, as the international and high-end character of the island invites us with the additions from the national cuisine combining with the world class of the culinary forefront. A good example of this are dishes that invite you to dream the palate is the infallible lobster soup with oil and pink grapefruit, butterfish tataki, scorpionfish in gazpacho and the red mullet with camomile. These are some, among others, creative proposals designed to stimulate all our senses.

Estado Puro Ibiza

And to drink, there are no less than 116 different wines, a wide selection of champagnes and an endless list of cocktails made the ideal time for an aperitif at sunset or to start the always tireless Ibiza night.

Estado Puro Ibiza

A cool, smart, demanding and gourmet proposal lands on the island of the hand of one of the leading representatives of the culinary forefront in Spain and holder of two Michelin stars and three Repsol Suns: the chef Paco Roncero, who has returned to creating what will undoubtedly become the epicenter of the most evolved cuisine Ibiza this summer.

By +Nikos Kontorigas

Design, technology and fashion has been combined more and more often these days. The ultra-luxury versions of the technology products we use every day, from smartphones to tablets demonstrate how technology has never given up the search for a style impact.

Luxottica and Google Glass

This is precisely what has prompted Google to contact Luxottica to create the next generation of Google Glass. According to Astro Teller, responsible for the Google Glass project of the American giant, the problem is more related to fashion than to technology, as it all comes to convincing people to wear a computer on their faces actually.

Hence the choice of a name such as Luxottica that its founder and owner, Leonardo Del Vecchio who is among the richest men in the world, has always projected into the future without forgetting the Italian style.

Luxottica and Google Glass

Fashion, beauty and technology are the basis of a broad strategic partnership to jointly create innovative, iconic wearable devices, says the joint statement issued by his company. For the project have been called into question all the skills of the two giants and Luxottica has also put into the pot the two most famous brands, Ray-Ban and Oakley, who will work directly with the project.

A team of experts will form that will be fully dedicated to the design, development, engineering and instrumentation of the Glass products while having in mind the combination of fashion and lifestyle with the technological innovation, according to the press release from the two companies that are united in a very ambitious project: to make the hyper Google Goggles glamorous.

Luxottica and Google Glass

This is not an easy challenge for Luxottica, which had already started to study the plan of work a year ago together with the technicians of Mountain View before formalizing the agreement. Andrea Guerra, CEO of the Italian group reported that they are proud to be pioneers once again in the industry of eyewear.

The next glasses that we will buy in the future might just be these: Google thinks of the technology while Luxottica is in charge of the style. We’ll have to wait and see what these two giants will create.

By +Nikos Kontorigas

Mercedes GLA 250 4Matic

The GLA has a design that is much more balanced and harmonious than the A Class. An important fact is that it is slightly elevated (4cm), has impressive protectors, on the front, back and side, more bloated bumpers and different luminaires. Although GLA and Class A have the same wheelbase (2,7 m), the one on GLA that is 10cm longer, is significantly more comfortable on the street. This is probably due to the weight distribution between the two axles and the setup of the suspension system.

Mercedes GLA 250 4Matic

The small SUV of Mercedes (its full range also includes the GLK, ML, GL and the G) has a McPherson strut front and a multi- link on the rear. The setup of the suspension in GLA 250 4matic tested had 235/40/18 Conti Contact 5 tires and really was perfect. If someone wants something more off-road than the mormal urban use, in the rich list of extras  you can find the special adjustable suspension for off road comfort.

Mercedes GLA 250 4Matic

The interior of the car, familiar to us from the A Class and CLA, is more comfortable, especially in height. What’s more, it’s impressive for a four-wheel drive model to have this kind of flexibility to change course that easily as it does. This of course is due to the electronic management of AWD . The all-wheel drive (4MATIC) with multi-plate clutch center carries up to 50 % of torque to the rear axle only when needed.

Mercedes GLA 250 4Matic interior

The two-liter 211PS engine is a benchmark in its class for the ratio of performance/ consumption it presents. In practice, the driver enjoys spectacular economy moving in daily rhythms of the city or the suburbs. But when found in provincial uphill path and choose the Sport mapping, the GLA is then transforms. This relatively lightweight (1.500 kg) four-wheel drive SUV takes off. You can feel the power of the engine to 140 – 200km / h and the feeling you get is great.

For more on Mercedes check: Mercedes-Benz S600 | The flagship of the brand, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter L5-B turned into a luxury presidential suite, Mercedes-Benz V-Class |The new dimension of luxury

By +Nikos Kontorigas

Shangri-La Hotel & Resort in Tibet

Upon arrival, guests are greeted with an offering, a traditional ceremony in a white silk scarf. That is throwing some barley in a wooden container that Tibetans once used to pray for a good harvest season. Shangri -La also offers Lhasa travelers extensive food options. The more casual Lodger’s Lounge  or Shang Palace have Chinese theme, but the most impressive place is Shambala, which specializes in Tibetan and Yunnan cuisine.

Shangri-La Hotel & Resort in Tibet

Ester Marcaida, the general manager of Shangri-La Hotel Lhasa said that it is extremely important that, wherever there are hotels, they should adapt to the community and local culture and that their hotels reflect this authenticity through their designs and offers. The new 5-star hotel features the first oxygen room of a hotel in Lhasa. It has a sealed room treatment with glass walls and it is pressurized to match the density of air at sea level. It is a place where guests that arrive there can drink tea and participate inlocally inspired rituals.

Shangri-La Hotel & Resort in Tibet

Shangri-La Hotel & Resort in Tibet

While there, don’t miss the chance to visit the Sera Monastery that was founded by Sakya Yeshe in 1419 and is one of the largest monasteries in the city. Another one that is important to remember is the Gandan Monastery, located 60 km east of Lhasa. It was built by the founder of the Gelugpa family in the fifteenth century and includes the Academy of Yangbagyainjia sutras and Coquin room. A visit to Barkhor is also essential, as it is a center of trade where you can find souvenirs made exclusively by Tibetans as well as places where you can taste typical dishes based on the characteristics of cereals and goat cheese.

By +Nikos Kontorigas

Mercedes-Benz V-Class

Speaking of size, the V-Class is available in three versions. In three sizes to be exact, starting from a length of 4.895 meters and reaching 5.37 meters. Respectively, its motion of the German van is taken care of by a diesel engine with a capacity of 2.1 liters, which is available in three versions regarding their power. So, the V200 CDI delivers 136 horsepower and 330 Nm of torque, the V220 CDI reaches 163 hp and 380 Nm of torque while the V250 BlueTEC (with its specifications of EU6) produces 190 horsepower and 440 Nm of torque. With the exception of V250 BlueTec, where the automatic transmission is a 7G-TRONIC PLUS and is icluded to the standard equipment, other versions of the V-Class feature a six-speed manual gearbox.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class

Leaving the technical specifications of the V-Class aside, our attention turns to the fully equipped interior. A long list of comfort and security applications remind us that this Mercedes-Benz has nothing to envy from the other proposals of the brand. In the contrary, the accessibility offered by sliding the rear doors, the ability to accommodate up to eight passengers and almost inexhaustible spaces are traits that are rarely met in a premium car. The curvilinear surfaces in the cabin are in stark contrast to the strict geometric shapes that you see on the outside of the car. The choice of earthy colors further enhance the overall sense of familiarity while the comfort equipment includes, among others, the latest generation of Command Online with a color screen of 8.4 inch, a multi-controller with the touch pad, the air conditioning system that can be activated remotely and a high fidelity Burmester audio system with 16 loudspeakers.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class interior

The equally advanced security applications ensure your maximum protection. Among them is the active Cruise Control with the possibility of full immobilisation (DISTRONIC PLUS), the system preventing collisions with the vehicle ahead (COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST) and the familiar ATTENTION ASSIST, which recognizes signs of driver fatigue by constantly observing their maneuvers.

By +Nikos Kontorigas