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World’s Most Expensive & Largest Rough Diamond

Frederick Wells discovered a shining thing on the walls of the Premier mine, whilst he was on a routine inspection of the Mine in the Transvaal Colony, South Africa. Frederick Wells worked at the Premier Mine as a superintendent.

BMW 3-Series GT: First Pictures

The new BMW 3-Series GT will expand the line-up of the German car maker's volume-selling range, and our spy photographers have snapped confirmation of the higher-riding variant in testing disguise.

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Review

It used to be a clear-cut situation: BMW M cars were fast around corners, and Mercedes AMG cars were fast in a straightline. But now the lines - and the curves - are blurred.
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World's Top Foodie Getaways

From world-famous chefs hosting classes in their kitchens to eating like a local at off-the-beaten-track restaurants, here are ten culinary experiences worth planning a trip around.

Auctioned Online: A Collection of Late Actress Elizabeth Taylor's Jewellery Collection [Jewerly Collection Photos]

Elizabeth Taylor's love affair with jewellery rivals that of her love affair with men and is as famous as the Hollywood icon herself. This year, auction house Christie's is doing something a little different by auctioning off her jewellery online. The "Crown Jewels of Hollywood" collection will be divided into halves; an estimated 1,000 pieces will be auctioned online, something that he house has never done before.

Top Chocolate

Few scents in life are as recognizable as the fragrance of chocolate, and very few have the effect that is has. Just a whiff of chocolate from a bakery, and you know what it is and you want it. The smell triggers your thoughts and will linger in your head until you satisfy that irresistible request. Its versatility is incredible: rich chocolate pralines or Ferran Adrià's delicate frozen chocolate wind, as long as there's chocolate it's yummy!

Restaurant Review: The Pavilion

One of Sydney's landmark locations, The Pavilion is a stylish venue, with an emphasis on exceptional cuisine, fine wine and service excellence. Seated on the edge of Sydney's Royal Botanic and Domain Gardens, directly opposite the Art Gallery of NSW, The Pavilion is an easy five minute walk from the city centre.

Restaurant Review: 360 Bar & Dining

A classic white beach house restaurant, Pearls On The Beach is set only meters from the sand, overlooking the rolling waves of Broken Bay. The combination of exotic flavours and contemporary Australian ingredients with the idyllic beachside setting makes Pearls on the Beach the Central Coast's only true ‘must have’ dining experience, a favourite with locals and visitors to the region alike.

2012 Subaru XV Review

If Subaru Australia gets the pricing anywhere near right, it could very well have another SUV success story on its hands in the all-new Subaru XV.

George Daniels C.B.E. M.B.E. Master Watchmaker, Mentor

It is with sadness that we have to report that Dr. George Daniels has died at the age of 85. Widely regarded as one of the greatest watchmakers - ever, he leaves behind a lifetime of achievements, most notably the invention of the Co-Axial Escapement which was purchased by Omega.

The Cuervo y Sobrinos Robusto Manjuari – Swiss Precision, Latin Presence

It's been a while since they have produced a new divers watch but the Cuervo y Sobrinos Robusto Manjuari has an abundance of unusual design details, from its jagged-edged bezel to its subtly rippled lugs - it has the special mix of Swiss precision and Latin presence that got us hooked on this brand in the first place..

Lamborghini recreates C’était un Rendezvous

It was 33 years ago that the underground film C'était un Rendezvous was shot, and rumour still surrounds its creation. Director Claude Lelouch attached a camera to the front bumper of -- depending on who you believe -- a Mercedes-Benz 450SEL and raced through the empty streets of Paris at daybreak.

Bulgari Mediterranean Eden

It's been a while since they have produced a new divers watch but the Cuervo y Sobrinos Robusto Manjuari has an abundance of unusual design details, from its jagged-edged bezel to its subtly rippled lugs - it has the special mix of Swiss precision and Latin presence that got us hooked on this brand in the first place..

Lamborghini Aventador Preview

Its official nameplate is the Aventador LP700-4 and CarAdvice has just had an Australian exclusive track test of the car at Shanghai's International F1 circuit and we have one word for you - ballistic!

The Eva Leube Ari Watch – Curving the Calibre

The Ari watch by Eva Leube follows the contours of the wrist forming a striking and substantial arc shape, but this is no run-of-the-mill cuff watch, inside is a handmade movement which has been designed to fill the entire case in a stunning front-on view.

Toyota Prius C Revealed in Japanese Brochure

Images of the production version of the Toyota Prius c have been leaked in a Japanese brochure. The new compact urban MPV-style Prius in production trim looks vastly different to the concept we saw at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show in July.

2012 BMW 3 Series to be Revealed on Friday

BMW Group has released a countdown timer on its Facebook page for the unveiling of the new 2012 BMW 3 Series, which is set to be revealed this Friday. The new model will showcase an all-new exterior and interior, as well as feature various new powertrain trims levels.

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Facelift Announced

Volkswagen Australia has announced the new facelifted 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. It gets revised styling, a new entry-level 1.4 TSI engine available in two-wheel drive, slightly more power for the base model 2.0-litre as well as a top-spec 2.0 TSI with 155kW.

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