The name is not as awkward as Murciélago or Parisienne, but just awkward enough to stand out. The original Murano is an island near Venice known for the last 500 years for beautiful glass sculptures.

Blend avant-garde style with a healthy dose of practicality, toss in a new level of mechanical sophistication for good measure, and you've got the Murano. Named after Italy's best-known maker of fine ...