A British Hi-Fi Company Upgrades Its Vintage-Inspired Speaker

The third generation of Marshall’s portable Bluetooth speaker maintains the familiar form factor and amp-inspired design of its 2019 predecessor, but has been upgraded in several key areas. The Stockwell III has double the battery life (now rated up to 40 hours) and boasts an IP55 rating (up from IPX4). Its battery is now replaceable, too, which should extend its long-term usability. Like before, the Stockwell III also supports the brand’s True Stereophonic 360-degree sound, making it more immersive than a standard front-firing speaker. It comes in two finishes (black or cream) and will be available in early August.

After months of teasers and hints, Audi finally revealed the new, next-gen variant of its top-selling three-row SUV, the venerable Q7. The third-gen Q7 arrives to replace the aging second-gen model, which has been with us for over a decade, or 2015 more specifically. With the new model comes completely new styling, a wide variety of mild-hybrid gas and diesel engines (America will likely only get the gas engines) and Audi’s latest technology features. The latter includes the automaker’s next-gen trick Matrix LED headlights, Audi’s all-new MMI interior infotainment system and driver-assist functions. Like past Audis, the Q7 will begin selling in Germany first, while sales in other markets will commence later this year.

This fully American-made, personalized sunglasses set is positioned as a gift, but that doesn’t mean you can’t buy it for yourself. Korchmar produces the Horween leather case, featuring a built-in card sleeve, by hand in Naples, Florida. It comes with a pair of Art-Craft Optical aviators produced in Rochester, NY. It features a 23-karat polished gold-plated frame with square mirrored lenses in either blue or gold. The case can be monogrammed with embossed gold lettering at no extra cost.

In celebration of the Valkyrie competing in this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, Aston Martin has teamed up with Curv to create a limited-run AMR-C01-R Hypercar Edition racing simulator. To achieve an authentic experience, Aston Martin worked with test driver and three-time Le Mans class winner Darren Turner to mirror the driving position. Moreover, the AMR-C01-R Hypercar Edition adopts a Valkyrie steering wheel, with each one built to order based on the customer’s control preferences. Just 24 are planned for production, and they’ll be available in distinct #007 and #009 race-inspired liveries with contrasting yellow or red accents. Pricing starts from £58,750.

Chronoswiss cools down its Delphis jump-hour watch for summer with this glacier-inspired edition. The watch combines a 42mm Grade 5 titanium case and black rubber strap with a hand-guillochéd silver galvanic upper dial and brilliant blue guillochéd small seconds display. The retrograde minute hand is blued to match the subdial, with blue accents also popping up every five minutes on the minute track. Inside the 50-piece limited edition beats the Chronoswiss Cal. C.6004 automatic movement featuring a 55-hour power reserve and ruthenium plating.

Best known for top-notch aftermarket parts, Wales, UK-based Motone’s new Shōgun and Revolver prove it can do stylish, high-performance jackets, too. That’s especially evident in the latter, which boasts a bevy of quiet technical features beyond its classic (black or tobacco) full-grain cowhide leather shell. Pre-curved sleeves and gusseted action-back shoulders offer rider-friendly flexibility while side waist zips help dial in the fit. The jacket also features zippered chest, hand-warmer and forearm stash pockets on the outside, plus a Napoleon pocket and two mesh cargo pockets on the inside. Even more subtle are the YKK-zip vents at the inner arm and back for increased air flow when temps rise as well as the full set of removable RE ZRO EN 1621-1 Level 2 armor (elbows, shoulders and back). Note: The jacket is priced at £640, which roughly converts to $857 USD at current exchange rates.