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McLaren Reveals Its New 700HP Artura Spider
British supercar brand McLaren has officially unveiled its first high-volume hybrid, the Artura Spider. The 2025 Artura Spider is expected to release with a string of new upgrades, putting itself inline with other premium competitors by maintaining its weight at 3,300 pounds. Its lightweight design is consistent in McLaren's focus and is amongst some of the lightest convertible supercars currently on the market. In a statement, McLaren CEO Michael Leiters says the hybrid delivers, "more power, more dynamic performance, and even higher levels of connection...without any compromise in everyday driving." The car has a folding hardtop roof which disappears into the rear deck in 11 seconds when convertible mode is activated (even if the car is travelling at a speed of 31mph). The roof panel is ...
TUD’s Latest Collectible Paints a Picture of Michael Jackson’s Eternal Success
Collectible toy brand TUD - also known as The Ugly Duck – has tapped the legacy of Michael Jackson in its latest creation. The limited-edition piece follows on from the brand’s successful Mike Tyson partnership where it blended art and interior design to serve up a silver-clad depiction of the boxer’s life. For the new drop, TUD continues to use its overarching Ugly Duckling narrative to tell the story of how Michael Jackson defied the odds of becoming a music icon. Similar to the teachings in the tale, the symbolic piece aims to encapsulate his journey – from his working-class roots in Indiana to the forefront of the world stage – and how he emerged as a globally acclaimed music star. With his library of well-known tracks transcending decades of music lovers, TUD connects the icon with th...
This Restored Banksy Piece Could Sell for Over $800,000 USD
Originally published on Hypeart.comHolywell Row Happy Helicopters is a work of street art by Banksy that first graced the exterior of a Shoreditch office building in London back in 2006. However, the overwhelming attention from crowds activating the building's security lights prompted the property owner to obscure the artwork with black paint and subsequently sell the offices.The new owner remained oblivious to the hidden masterpiece until stumbling upon it in a book entitled "Banksy Captured" by Steve Lazarides. Astonished by the discovery, the owner initiated a restoration project to salvage the significance of the artwork. The restoration process involved meticulous removal of the three-inch-thick render, a task compounded by the unconventional materials used in the mural's creation.Des...
Erbe Österreich: Wiener Lifestyle
Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts zählte sich ein Drittel der Wiener Bevölkerung zur tschechischen Volksgruppe. Die böhmische Küche ...
A Closer Look at the 2024 McLaren 750S
For McLaren, usability and form-meets-function go hand-in-hand in everything they do. For our latest automotive deep dive, we got a closer look and a ton of seat time in its latest example of the aforementioned characteristics: the 2024 McLaren 750S.The 750S stands as the brand's flagship vehicle of consumer supercars – ultimately a replacement for the 765LT. While numerically it's "down" from its predecessor, the 750S does take attributes and components from the 765LT while optimizing and refining the 720S platform. In fact, McLaren states 30 percent of the vehicle is new or changed from it, prioritizing lightweight construction and acceleration to produce some serious numbers in a familiar package. Power stands at 740 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque from the delightful twin-turbocharg...
BMW Unveils It’s 12th Art Car: The i5 Flow NOSTOKANA
At the recent Frieze Art Fair in Los Angeles, BMW unveiled its 12th art car, the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA, a vehicle that blends both art and technology into a single innovative work. This vehicle showcases the latest in color-change technology developed by BMW in collaboration with E Ink, alongside the artistic prowess of South African artist Esther Mahlangu.The BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA's exterior features electronically animated sections of film that bring to life Mahlangu's signature vibrant colors and geometric patterns. This technology, similar to that of an e-book screen, employs millions of microcapsules in the E Ink film, allowing for the dynamic alteration of the car's appearance with an electric charge. The result, a vehicle that represents both automotive innovation and serves as a mo...
Outdoor, lifestyle clothing shop coming to downtown Brighton
Outdoor, lifestyle clothing shop coming to downtown Brighton Daily Press & Argus
Diamond Watch And Supercars: Tobacco Baron’s Lavish Lifestyle Under Probe
Diamond Watch And Supercars: Tobacco Baron's Lavish Lifestyle Under Probe NDTV
1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Coupe by Vignale Estimated to Fetch $5.5M USD at Auction
A rare 1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Coupe, one of only three examples bodied by automobile coachbuilder Carrozzeria Alfredo Vignale, has surfaced for auction and is expected to realize as much as $5,000,000 USD by the hammer's drop.The vehicle stands as a remarkable artifact, representing the dawn of the most celebrated vintage model in Ferrari's storied history, the 250 GT. As for the specific vehicle up for auction, chassis number 0295 EU, it marks the inception of the legendary 250 GT lineage and also distinguishes itself as the very first 250 road car produced.First unveiled at the 1953 Paris Salon, showcasing its unique design by Giovanni Michelotti, which drew inspiration from the Vignale-bodied 340 Mexicos. Its striking Rosso Rubino paint, complemented by dark Amaranto red coves, embodie...
Over $80 Million USD in Cars, Watches and More To Be Auctioned at ModaMiami
Miami is set to host the inaugural ModaMiami event from February 29 to March 3 at the iconic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, promising an experience that will feature over $80 million in classic cars, hypercars, watches and more. Curated by Moda Events and RM Sotheby's this new event is expected to become a hallmark in Miami's vibrant calendar and in addition to various auctions, will feature world-class cuisine and entertainment.The event will be highlighted by a two-day auction on March 1 and 2, conducted by RM Sotheby’s, showcasing a dazzling range of vehicles that span over a century, from 1911 to 2023. Among the headliners are a 1967 Ferrari 365 California Spyder by Pininfarina and a 1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Coupe by Vignale, marking their significant returns to the US public market af...
Annie Leibovitz Portrays Realistic Homelife In Inaugural IKEA+ Exhibition
According to IKEA's Life at Home Report, "48% of people globally do not feel that their life at home is represented in the media." The Swedish homeware brand is changing by debuting its inaugural artist-in-residence initiative with recognized portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz. IKEA believes everyone deserves a chance to shine, enlisting Leibovitz to capture lived-in homes worldwide. The creative takes her lens inside intimate environments and records her findings through visual language in Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.Leibovitz and IKEA have toured 25 households, showing everyday life and sitting down with their inhabitants. While the full range of images is exclusively available to view at the collaborative exhibition in Paris, take a...
James Turrell Creates Illuminated Skylight in NYC School
Whether in the desert, Colorado mountains or even Norway, James Turrell is known for his signature installations that harness the power of light. Now, the artist has brought his signature aesthetic back to New York City by installing an illuminated skylight at a private school.The latest work is apart of Turrell's Skyspaces series which includes 85 works in total internationally. Entitled "Leading Skyspace," the skylight is located at Friend Seminary school in Manhattan's East Village neighborhood. The skylight is installed within a small chamber room that features wood seating. Offering "a unique and personal experience of the sky" says Turrell, the skylight is complete with color-changing LED lights – also nodding to the American artist's key play with rich and vibrant colors. "Turrell’s...
