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Mercedes-Benz Blends Classic Luxury and Future Tech With New EQS
Mercedes-Benz has announced a significant update for its flagship electric vehicle (EV), the EQS, enhancing its luxury, range and functionality. The 2024 EQS now boasts a new design featuring the brand's iconic upright star and chrome-trimmed radiator grille. This update underscores the automaker's commitment to blending traditional luxury cues with advanced electric vehicle technology.The EQS's electric prowess is now even more capable, with an increased battery capacity from 108.4 kWh to 118 kWh. This upgrade extends the maximum range of models like the EQS 450 4MATIC to up to 496 miles on a single charge, marking an improvement of over 11 percent. Even more impressive is the EQS 450+ which promises distances of up to 510 miles without the need for recharging.Additional updates include a...
Air Jordan 1-Inspired 2022 Ford GT Surfaces for Auction
A unique 2022 Ford GT inspired by the iconic Nike Air Jordan 1 is set to go up for auction via RM Sotheby's. This factory-optioned supercar, with Serial Number N085, showcases an eye-catching "Nadal Red" and "Frozen White" exterior color scheme, paying homage to the original Air Jordan 1 "Chicago," launched in 1985.The car, a Canadian-delivery model, boasts $90,700 USD in optional equipment and comes with an impressive suite of documentation including a Ford Design Kit, build correspondence, assembly photos and its original window sticker. With just 165 miles on the odometer, this GT has been meticulously maintained in a near-new condition.Ford's GT has been a symbol of automotive prowess since its shocking reveal at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. Developed in secrecy, the GT aimed to dominat...
Lamborghini Enters the Padel Ball Court Through Babolat Collaboration
Lamborghini and French sports equipment giant Babolat have teamed up to create an exclusive line of padel racquets. This partnership merges Lamborghini's renowned carbon fiber craftsmanship with Babolat's expertise in racquet sports technology.The first model from this collaboration, the BL001, was recently showcased at the Lamborghini Arena in Imola, in the presence of Lamborghini's CEO Stephan Winkelmann and Babolat's CEO Éric Babolat. Limited to just 50 units, the BL001 racquet features advanced materials and techniques used in Lamborghini's super sports cars, promising unparalleled performance on the padel court.Available in five striking Lamborghini colors, including Giallo Auge and Verde Viper, the BL001 incorporates a rigid peripheral monocoque frame, reminiscent of those used in sp...
Indian couple from Gujarat gives up billion-dollar lifestyle to become monks
Indian couple from Gujarat gives up billion-dollar lifestyle to become monks WION
‘Beachbilly Lifestyle’ born on Perdido Key, now a national brand and Amazon Prime show
'Beachbilly Lifestyle' born on Perdido Key, now a national brand and Amazon Prime show Pensacola News Journal
JiyongKim Lends Sun-Bleached Techniques for Two Exclusive Collaborative SUPER73 E-Bikes
Seoul-based apparel brand JiyongKim is collaborating with California-based premium electric motorbike maker, SUPER73 on two exclusive models. JiyongKim, known for its sun-bleached technique on apparels, is lending its specialty to the design of SUPER73's urban-cruising S 2 and trail-ready S Adventure models.Reinterpreted through the lens of JiyongKim, the brand gives the e-bikes a revamped aesthetic with its own unique finishings. Both bikes are fitted with custom luggage and trip using JiyongKim's signature sun-bleached fabrics. Due to the nature of the technique, JiyongKim's designs makes each individual unit one-of-a-kind. Creating his garments through the sun-bleaching process, each of JiyongKim's seasonal pieces get their unique flair from being outside for an extended period of time....
Tesla Reportedly Lays Off 10% of Its Workforce, Delays Cybertruck Shipments
Tesla is cutting 10% of its staff after years of slumping sales, Electrek reported first. Vehicle deliveries have been declining year-to-year since 2020, leading to layoffs across the company’s global workforce.Employees were reportedly informed in a company-wide email of the approximately 14,000 jobs being cut. The exact teams being impacted wasn’t revealed.“Over the years, we have grown rapidly with multiple factories scaling around the globe,” Elon Musk wrote in an email, per Electrek. “With this rapid growth there has been duplication of roles and job functions in certain areas. As we prepare the company for our next phase of growth, it is extremely important to look at every aspect of the company for cost reductions and increasing productivity.”“There is nothing I hate more, but it mu...
Must-See Exhibitions During the 2024 Venice Biennale
The Venice Biennale, the world’s longest running contemporary art exhibition, returns for its 60th edition this week. The nearly seven month event will be curated by Adriano Pedrosa, the first individual chosen for the honor from South America, and will include 331 artists exhibiting around the theme “Stranieri Ovunque — Foreigners Everywhere.”Conceptually framed around migration, identity and displacement, Pedrosa believes this year’s edition has multiple meanings: “wherever you go, and wherever you are, you will always encounter foreigners. They—we—are everywhere. Secondly, no matter where you find yourself, you are always truly and deep down inside a foreigner. …Yet, one may also think of the expression as a motto, a slogan, a call to action, a cry of excitement, joy, or fear: ‘Foreigne...
American Artist Faith Ringgold Has Passed Away, Age 93
Faith Ringgold, the fearless artist, activist and children's book writer best known for her expressive quilts that commented on the African American experience, has passed away at age 93. Her death was confirmed by her daughter, Barbara Wallace, as well as ACA Galleries, who represented the artist since 1995.Classically trained as a painter and sculptor, Ringgold first created politically charged compositions that explored issues of race and gender inequality in the 1960s. Flag For the Moon: Die N***** (1967) appears aesthetically similar to Jasper Johns' Flag (1954-55) painting of the previous decade, but hidden between the former's jagged red stripes are the words 'Die N*****' — Ringgold's "way of saying that too many American people go to bed hungry," she previously said, "while the gov...
Heidi Klum, Meghan Markle + Co.: 10 spannende Fakten über die Hochzeiten der Stars und Royals
Heidi Klum, Meghan Markle + Co.: Wenn Geld keine Rolle spielt, wird der schönste Tag im Leben vieler Paare zu einem unglaublichen Spektakel. Wir haben einige der erstaunlichsten Fakten über die Hochze ...
Influencer lebt vegan: Kind verhungert! Baby sollte sich von Sonne ernähren
Influencer und Lifestyle-Blogger, Maxim Lyutyi (44), hat vor Gericht zugegeben, dass er für den Tod seines einmonatigen Sohnes Kosmos verantwortlich ist ...
Catch a Sneak Peek of Porsche’s First 3-Row Super SUV: Codename K1
Porsche is gearing up to redefine the electric vehicle (EV) landscape with what will be its electric flagship SUV, currently codenamed the K1 -- notably featuring third-row seats for the first time in the automaker's history. Recently captured spy shots reveal a lengthy SUV characterized by a low profile and modest ride height, emphasizing its unique design that combines space with performance.Unveiled by Porsche CEO Oliver Blume, the K1 is part of Porsche’s strategic move to target higher-end market segments. The vehicle is expected to be built on Porsche's innovative SSP Sport EV platform, developed in-house, yet sharing key features with Volkswagen Group’s SSP platform. This collaboration ensures a unified approach to battery cells and software systems across the conglomerate’s brand po...
