by Minter Dial | Aug 26, 2017 | Futureproof, New Tech, Self Driving Car
If one is looking for a barometer of the evolution of the motor vehicle, one of the best places to find it is in the rising pressure on car makers to display automotive technology at consumer tech shows. While the likes of the Detroit, Geneva and Tokyo Motor Shows...
by Minter Dial | Dec 3, 2012 | Entertainment
The other day, while walking through the chic 7th arrondissement of Paris, I came across James Bond’s real life car… We all know that Bond must live in Monaco, no? Here is a photo of it. Ok, it’s possibly not Bond’s car, because it is no Aston...
by Minter Dial | May 10, 2010 | Marketing
Luxury watch industry: Timeless or stuck in time? I read a post last week on Brandchannel entitled “Are Luxury Watches Stuck in Time?” which triggered a few thoughts including: How many luxury industries are stuck in time and what is the level of risk for...
by Minter Dial | Aug 10, 2009 | New Tech, Politics
When I was in London recently, I observed a lady parking warden walk up to a street sign and snap some close up photographs. It was a curious sight, as I initially imagined that it might be a cross between curiosity and tourism. Then, she went some five or so metres...
by Minter Dial | Aug 6, 2009 | Travel
If you drive a car in Paris, then you know what a daily battle it is to find a parking place…. especially one that is not under a pigeon-infested tree which will cause the chrome paint to dissolve the following morning because of all the pigeon dooodoo. On...
