Iconic building can be yours for $1B
One of London’s most iconic buildings, The Gherkin, in the heart of the city’s financial district has been put up for sale. The skyscraper, which was designed by Lord Foster, opened in 2004. It is currently let to around 20 tenants, including Swiss Re. Interest is expected from around the globe for the 40 storey landmark office building and offers in excess of £650 million are being sought. The tower was placed in receivership in April by its creditors after one of its owners was placed in insolvency. A dedicated website has been set up for interested parties to register by Saturday 16 August, with the bidding process expected to […]
Harley goes electric and silent
A prototype for what could be the first HARLEY-DAVIDSON electric motorcycle is being launched next week for Harley enthusiasts to test ride and give the company their feedback, Harley said Thursday. Dubbed Project LiveWire, the bike has a 130-mile range and will take between 30 minutes and an hour to recharge. And although the bikes run almost silently apart from a futuristic whine courtesy of the way the gears mesh together, the company is hoping that Project LiveWire will generate a lot of noise. Specifically, Harley knows that it is taking a potentially huge step into the unknown and so wants to make sure that its first electric bike is […]