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Toyota Unveils Revamped GR Corolla
Toyota has announced the 2025 GR Corolla, introducing significant enhancements that cater to both manual transmission enthusiasts and those who prefer the ease of an automatic. The new model now includes an 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT) with paddle shifters, expanding its appeal to a broader range of drivers.Key updates to the GR Corolla include an increase in engine torque to 295 lb.-ft. and the adoption of launch control for powerful acceleration. The suspension has been refined for improved stability during cornering, and a redesigned front bumper enhances cooling and aerodynamics.The 2025 GR Corolla offers three trims: Core, Premium and the new Premium Plus. Each model features Toyota's G16E-GTS 1.6L 3-cylinder turbo engine, producing 300 hp. The Premium Plus...
Früher verpöntes Bier ist jetzt Kassenschlager: „Lifestyle-Getränk und erfrischende Alternative“
Dortmund – Wer sich vor 20 oder 30 Jahren ein alkoholfreies Bier in der Kneipe bestellte oder aus freien Stücken auf der Party zur „leichten“ Pils-Alternative griff, der wurde mitunter schief ...
Cannabis auf Rezept: Wer bekommt es? | MDR.DE
Bereits seit einigen Jahren darf Cannabis auf Rezept verschrieben werden. Wann wird es eingesetzt? Wer kann es bekommen? Allgemeinmediziner Carsten Lekutat beantwortet die wichtigsten Fragen dazu.
UNESCO Honors Brancusi’s Sculptures as World Heritage
UNESCO has added a series of outdoor sculptures by Romanian modernist master Constantin Brancusi to its world heritage list. These pieces, considered among the most significant public artworks of the 20th century, were created in the late 1930s in Targu Jiu, a small southwestern Romanian town. Brancusi's collection, including the 'Endless Column' and the 'Gate of the Kiss,' was crafted as a tribute to World War I soldiers and stretches 1.5 kilometers along the town's Avenue of Heroes.Romanian Culture Minister Raluca Turcan emphasized the importance of this recognition, stating, "This compels us to preserve this monumental ensemble for future generations and humanity's cultural heritage,” as reported by Reuters. Brancusi, born in Hobita near the Carpathian Mountains, journeyed to Paris in 1...
We Got Exclusive Access to One of the World’s Most Unique FIA Grade 1 Tracks
In late July, we spent the day and night racing around a Grade 1 FIA track in the northeast of Thailand. The exclusive experience was hosted by automotive enthusiast community HCD Thailand and featured a range of vehicles from lightweight sports cars like the Caterham 7 to high-performance vehicles like the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Participants also ranged from passionate enthusiasts to professional race car drivers — providing an exciting and educational environment.Despite being a 200-mile trek from the capital city of Bangkok, the event, located at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, drew over 130 attendees and more than 80 different cars. Yosathorn "Bon" Silapabanleng one of the founding members of HCD and host of the track day noted that their events weren't always this large but t...
Volkswagen and Ford Expand on Partnership with New Transporter Van
Volkswagen has revealed the first photos of its new Transporter and Caravelle models, produced collaboratively with Ford as part of their ongoing partnership. The seventh-generation Transporter product line includes panel vans, Kombis, dropside trucks and Caravelle passenger transporters, each designed with enhanced features and modern drive systems.Building on the iconic design of its predecessor, the T6.1, the new Transporter and Caravelle boast turbodiesel, plug-in hybrid and electric drive options. This marks the first time Volkswagen's vans offer such a diverse range of powertrains. Customers can choose from three different turbodiesel engines, a 171kW plug-in hybrid, or electric drives with outputs ranging from 100kW to 210kW.The Transporter series is available in various configurati...
Glamp In Style with New Porsche Canopy Tent
Porsche has introduced a new addition to its luxury outdoor lineup, the Porsche Canopy Tent, designed to add an extra touch of style and functionality to its users next camping experience. Building on the success of the Porsche Roof Tent, this new canopy offers more versatility for outdoor activities.The Porsche Canopy Tent is a freestanding structure ideal for beach outings, campsite lounging, or creating a private garden retreat. Notably, the tent can inflate in minutes with a central valve and be anchored securely thanks to storm-resistant fastenings, promising ease and durability. Standard features include a hand pump, a transparent windowed side panel with an integrated privacy screen, a floor cover and a vehicle connecting tunnel, providing a seamless link to vehicles like the Macan ...
Fondation Beyeler’s ‘What Time Is Heaven?’ Show Is in Constant Transformation
Fondation Beyeler has set the stage for an unprecedented transformation with its latest exhibition, ‘What Time is Heaven?’—a dynamic, ever-changing display that pushes the boundaries of contemporary art. For the first time in its 25-year history, the museum and its surrounding park will become a living artwork that evolves over time, featuring an impressive lineup of artists including Michael Armitage, Anne Boyer, Federico Campagna, and Ian Cheng.Key highlights include Philippe Parreno’s “Membrane 2” (2024), a towering, techno-futuristic totem in the garden that reacts to its surroundings with elaborate technological effects. Fujiko Nakaya’s fog sculptures, which have enchanted viewers since the '60s, create a hauntingly soft atmosphere that turns the museum into a ghostly realm. Inside, R...
Just Stop Oil Activists Who Threw Soup at Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ Await Prison Sentence
The two Just Stop Oil (JSO) protestors who hurled soup at Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers (1888) painting are expected to be sentenced to prison, according to a BBC report. Held at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, 22-year-old activists Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland "came within the width of a pane of glass of destroying one of the most valuable artworks in the world," said Southwark Crown Court Judge Christopher Hehir. In the two years since the incident, both Holland and Plummer were prohibited from visiting any museums or galleries, as well as carrying glue, paint or adhesive materials in a public setting. Holland and Plummer had initially unfurled a can of tomato soup on the glass encasing the centuries-old painting, stating: “What is worth more, art or life? Is it worth more than food...
Lamborghini Unveils Stunning Hand-Painted Revuelto “Opera Unica”
Lamborghini has introduced a one-of-a-kind build: the Revuelto Opera Unica. This unique creation, developed by the Ad Personam personalization department and Lamborghini Centro Stile, draws inspiration from the seascapes of Sardinia.Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Lamborghini, highlighted the significance of this creation, stating, "A unique Lamborghini Opera Unica car celebrates the innovation, creativity and inherent art found within our super sports cars, which is at the heart of our brand. Our clients can explore colorways, detailing, different materials, embroidery and finishes inside and out with Ad Personam to produce a Lamborghini that is truly personalized to them."The exterior of the Revuelto Opera Unica showcases a remarkable paint job that required an additional 475 hou...
AC Cars Releases Limited Edition AC Cobra GT Coupe
AC Cars, one of the UK's oldest active vehicle manufacturers, has reached a new milestone with the debut of the AC Cobra GT Coupe, the first production coupe in the company's 123-year legacy. Drawing inspiration from the iconic 1960s Le Mans racer, the AC A98 coupe, this new model marks a significant evolution for the brand.The AC Cobra GT Coupe is based on the enhanced platform of the existing AC Cobra GT Roadster. This road-going model pays homage to AC’s rich racing heritage, including its storied past at the Monte Carlo Rally and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The coupe features an aluminum chassis and a carbon-fiber body, combining classic design elements with modern construction techniques.Notably, the vehicle comes available as a limited edition Clubsport model, with a production run of j...
Maurizio Cattelan Challenges Power Dynamics at Moderna Museet
Maurizio Cattelan once remarked, "It’s not about art, it’s about life, and that’s what interests me." In 'The Third Hand' exhibition at Moderna Museet, Cattelan brings this philosophy to life, twisting and shifting power in his dialogue with the museum’s collection. In 'The Third Hand,' he uses each gallery to dissect and reimagine the concept of power in society, infusing the exhibition with his familiar wit and sharp critique. With a keen eye for precision, Cattelan dismantles power structures and exposes human weaknesses. The show hinges on art's intrinsic power to ignite the imagination. While Cattelan champions the power of art, he remains skeptical of institutional power. Curator and Museum Director Gitte Ørskou dives into this intersection. Cattelan's belief that all power expires i...
