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Tesla’s Annual Sales Fall for the First Time
Tesla posted its first-ever fall in annual sales as a public company in its Q4 2024 production, deliveries and deployments report on Thursday.The Elon Musk-led company's sales declined by 1% year-over-year, which is a sharp fall for a brand that was once reporting annual sales growth of almost 50% every 12 months. In 2023, for instance, Tesla's sales were up 37% from 2022, so the company's latest report is indicative of just how intensely the EV market's slowing demand and increased competition (not only from Chinese rivals like BYD but also international carmakers like General Motors and Ford) have affected its performance.Across the year, Tesla produced 1.77 million cars, which was down approximately 4% from 2023. In the fourth quarter, the company sold 495,570 vehicles, up 2% from 2023'...
Rare Cinematic Gems Shine at MoMA’s Film Preservation Festival
The To Save and Project film festival returns to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) for its 21st edition, breathing new life into old classics with a lineup of over 25 newly restored and preserved films. On view from January 9 to 30, this annual celebration offers a trove of cinematic treasures from archives around the globe.This year’s festival will open and close with the world premiere restoration of Frank Borzage’s silent masterpiece 7th Heaven (1927), and a rare reconstruction of Charlie Chaplin’s World War I comedy Shoulder Arms (1918). The program will also see standouts like Anthony Mann’s epic western Bend of the River (1952), James Bidgood’s underground classic Pink Narcissus (1971) and Anthony Harvey’s adaptation of Amiri Baraka’s Dutchman (1966), alongside international gems such ...
The Largest Survey of David Hockney Prints Lands in Palm Springs
Even at 87, David Hockney’s appetite for new tools is ever-growing. Heralded as Britain’s most celebrated living artist, his works reframe conventional notions of technology and ways of being. Countering this cold, metallic reputation with vibrant expressions of humanity and wonder, Hockney reminds us that, sometimes, invention is as simple as seeing the world in a new light.This spirit takes center stage in a new retrospective exhibition on view at Palm Springs Art Museum until March 31, 2025. From his Xerox experiments in the 1980s to his more recent, pandemic-era iPad drawings, the show, fittingly titled Perspectives Should Be Reversed, presents nearly 200 works produced over the course of Hockney’s illustrious career, delving into his knack for the digital and boundary-pushing approach...
Lamborghini Celebrates 20 Years of Collaboration with Italian State Police
Lamborghini and the Italian State Police are celebrating two decades of collaboration, marking a partnership that began in 2004 with the delivery of a Lamborghini Gallardo. Over the years, Lamborghini has supplied six high-performance vehicles, each tailored to serve unique purposes, from high-speed patrols to life-saving organ transports.The collaboration began with the Gallardo 510-4, a model equipped with a 5L V10 engine, used extensively for patrolling and medical emergencies. Its successor, the Gallardo LP 560-4, brought enhanced performance with a 5.2L engine, advanced stability systems and specialized equipment like refrigerated compartments for organ transport and onboard defibrillators.In 2014, Lamborghini introduced the Huracán LP 610-4 with a 5.2L V10 engine capable of reaching ...
Toyota Unveils “Dark Side Performance” RAV4 Concept ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon
Toyota is set to showcase its bold vision for the RAV4 at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS), held from January 10-12. Among the highlights is the RAV4 "Dark Side Performance" concept, a departure from the SUV's traditional rugged nature.Crafted with a design ethos inspired by sci-fi movies, anime and video games, the Dark Side Performance reimagines the RAV4 as a mysterious and futuristic vehicle. Toyota aims to push the boundaries of design and innovation, offering a glimpse into an alternate identity for the popular SUV. While specifics remain under wraps at the time of writing, the concept promises an aggressive aesthetic and a tech-forward approach, with more to be discovered during TAS.Alongside the Dark Side Performance, Toyota will also present the Outdoor Lifestyle Package, a more gr...
“Krone” bestätigt: Euke Frank leitet Magazine, Frauen, Lifestyle, Gesundheit
Bestätigt: Euke Frank arbeitet nun für die "Krone". Krone-Herausgeber, Chefredakteur und Gesellschafter Christoph Dichand schreibt von "einer der erfahrensten und erfolgreichsten Magazinmacherinnen ...
RM Sotheby’s Celebrates a Landmark $887M USD Year in 2024
RM Sotheby’s closed 2024 with over $887 million in global sales, marking one of the most successful years to date. Spanning live and online auctions, Sealed Auctions and private sales, the company maintained its position at the forefront of the collector car market with an impressive 96 percent sell-through rate across its platforms.The year saw over 126 cars sell for more than $1 million USD, with standout sales including the Dare to Dream Collection ($69.2 million USD), The Junkyard: The Rudi Klein Collection ($31 million USD), and The Aumann Collection at Munich ($19.1 million). RM Sotheby’s also broke over 50 auction records, highlighting the continued growth of the collector car market.Of its top ten cars, four sold for over $10 million USD each, with the 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Calif...
Safari-Style 1986 Porsche 911 Is Up for Auction on Bring a Trailer
A rugged, Safari-style 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe, restored by Porsche Beaverton in Oregon, is now up for auction via Bring A Trailer. Built as part of the 2023 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge, this off-road-ready 911 blends classic Porsche charm with adventure-ready enhancements.Under the hood, the 3.2L flat-six engine and Type 915 five-speed manual transaxle have been fully rebuilt, with upgrades including refreshed connecting rod bolts and a new clutch. The powertrain delivers Porsche's signature performance, amplified by a Dansk sport muffler for a deeper exhaust note.Externally, the car sports a sleek black repaint paired with Safari-style modifications such as a custom front bumper, skid plate, rally lighting by TRE Motorsports and a vintage-inspired wood-slat roof basket. ...
Nissan’s Electrified “Godzilla” R32 Skyline GT-R to Debut at Tokyo Auto Salon
Nissan is set to unveil an electrified version of its iconic R32 Skyline GT-R at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS), scheduled for January 10-12 at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo. This project, which has been in development for over 18 months, transforms the legendary "Godzilla" into a modern EV.The original R32 Skyline GT-R, produced between 1989 and 1994, was powered by a 2.6L twin-turbo inline-six engine, delivering 276 hp. It featured an advanced all-wheel-drive system capable of adjusting power distribution from rear-wheel drive up to a 50:50 split as needed. While Nissan has not yet disclosed specific power or performance figures for the EV conversion, the project reflects a growing trend in the automotive industry to retrofit classic vehicles with electric drivetrains. This approach combines ...
Step Into Digital Dreamscapes in Cao Fei’s ‘My City is Yours’
For more than two decades, Beijing-based artist Cao Fei has documented China’s rapid urbanization and digital revolution, channeling the energy of the vibrant metropolis through magnetic films, photography and large-scale, immersive works.Now, she is making her Australian solo debut with My City is Yours, now on view at the Art Gallery of New South Wales through April 13, 2025. Stepping beyond conventional gallery walls, the exhibition unfolds like a bustling, surreal cityscape where scaffolding replaces walls and a spectrum of installations compete for attention.Spanning the gallery’s 1300-square-meter space, the artist presents key works from her career alongside several new commissions. Visitors enter through a replica of the now-demolished Hongxia Theatre, animated by nostalgia and an ...
Leroy Johnson Redefines Architectural Forms with Mixed-Media Houses
In an upcoming exhibition at the Margot Samel Gallery, a body of mixed media houses by the late Leroy Johnson will be displayed at the start of 2025. Johnson's works embodied Philadelphia's spirit through evocative mixed-media sculptures crafted from collaged and painted found materials, photography and ceramics.The houses in Johnson’s work transcend their architectural forms, serving as profound symbols of family, culture and resilience. His creations document Philadelphia’s transformation, addressing pressing issues such as racism, poverty and gentrification. As described by the gallery, Johnson brought “a documentarian’s eye but a poet’s gaze” to his art, weaving intricate narratives of shared memory and collective experience through photographs, depictions of gatherings and graffiti-in...
Mercedes-Benz 250GD “Wolf” by Expedition Motor Co. Surfaces for Auction
A meticulously restored 1990 Mercedes-Benz 250GD "Wolf" is set to be auctioned off at Bonhams Cars' upcoming "The Scottsdale Auction." This iconic off-roader, originally built for military service, has been reimagined by Expedition Motor Company, blending rugged heritage with modern refinement.Under the hood lies a 2.5L inline five-cylinder diesel engine paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Known for its bulletproof reliability, this powertrain ensures performance on and off the road. Solid front and rear axles, four-wheel drive and upgraded suspension further enhance its off-road ability.Expedition Motor Co. invested over 2,000 hours into this restoration, stripping the vehicle down to bare metal before applying a Sky Blue paint finish with black accents. Standout features includ...
