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Rolls-Royce May Have Built Its First Sports Car With the Black Badge Spectre
During Beverly Hills' prestigious Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance event on June 15, we were given a very rare and exclusive invite by Rolls-Royce to test drive its brand new Black Badge Spectre model and experience something we thought we'd never see exist: a Rolls-Royce with "Sport Mode" and even wilder, Launch Control.Before getting into the new modes, we wanted to address our favorite element of any Rolls-Royce vehicle: the presence of its design. The Spectre has been around since 2022, and in these last three years has gained an audience not only for its long dominating body, extended hood, and swooping rear hatch, but also for its sleeker approach to an ultra-luxury vehicle. We gathered that the Spectre would appeal more so to the younger, sportier crowd of car enthusiasts, less so th...
Jeff Koons’ 37-Foot ‘Split-Rocker’ to Blossom at LACMA
SummaryLACMA has recently announced the acquisition of Jeff Koons' Split-Rocker (2000), which will be house outside the freshly completed David Geffen Gallery building.Expected to fully bloom and open to the public in 2026, the sculpture will anchor the museum's new public art programming, taking place on its 3.5-acre, indoor-outdoor expansion.After stops at Versailles and Rockefeller Center, Jeff Koons’ 37-foot-tall Split-Rocker will call the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) its permanent home. Gifted to the museum by art collectors Lynda and Stewart Resnick, the large-scale artist proof will be planted outside the new David Geffen galleries later this year, and will anchor the new outdoor public art program integral to LACMA’s freshly completed expansion.Koons marries two halves ...
SG Mainz: Keine Kostenübernahme für Abnehmspritze
Wer Gewicht verlieren will, kann das tun – aber nicht auf Kosten der Krankenkasse. Das SG Mainz stellt klar: Eine Abnehmspritze ist ein Lifestyle-Produkt, kein Fall für die Solidargemeinschaft.
Der Tag: “Lifestyle-Produkt”: Krankenkasse muss laut Gericht nicht für Abnehmspritze zahlen – n-tv.de
Die Abnehmspritze ist immer noch kein Schnapper. Deshalb wollte eine Frau in Rheinland-Pfalz vermutlich, dass ihre Krankenkasse die Kosten übernimmt. Doch die winkt ab - und ein Gericht gibt dem Versi ...
Fifteen Eleven Reimagines the Porsche 914 With 400 HP Motorsport Makeover
SummaryModernized Porsche 914 debuts with up to 400 hpFeatures 6-speed manual and rally-spec suspensionNow available for test drives in the US and EuropeFifteen Eleven Design has unleashed a radical reimagining of the classic Porsche 914, transforming the modest mid-engine Targa into a motorsport-grade restomod with serious performance credentials. Now available to test drive at HK Motorcars in the US and Fifteen Eleven’s EU site, this reborn 914 pairs old-school silhouette with cutting-edge engineering.Under the hand-laid carbon fiber bodywork sits a flat-six from the 987 platform, tuned to produce up to 400 hp depending on configuration. Buyers can choose between a 3.8L or race-prepped 4L option featuring forged pistons, steel internals and Life Racing electronics. Power is delivered thr...
Dominique Fung Evokes Subliminal Romance in New Print
SummaryDominique Fung drops “Handheld Fan," a new print edition, created with Avant Arte.Limited to an edition of 60, the print takes root in her 2021 work “Bone Holding Fan,” revisiting and reframing colonial-era aesthetics in dreamlike veils of color.This past spring, Canadian-Chinese artist Dominique Fung turned heads with her monumental Hong Kong solo show, welcoming onlookers into her surreal, sublime world. Her oil paintings are harmonies of ancestral and contemporary elements, finding balance in the borderlands between the two.Now, Fung is teaming up with Avant Arte to launch a new print edition. Titled “Handheld Fan,” the release continues her exploration of colonial-era aesthetics through deft portraiture and dreamy washes of color. The artist collaborated with the printmakers at ...
Koenigsegg Unleashes Sadair’s Spear: A 1,625 HP Track Weapon Honoring Jesko’s Legacy
SummaryLimited to 30 units, Sadair’s Spear is Koenigsegg’s most track-focused carNamed after Jesko von Koenigsegg’s final racehorseFeatures 1,625hp, revised aero, and a stripped-down, race-ready interiorKoenigsegg has unveiled its latest megacar, the Sadair’s Spear, a limited-edition track-focused evolution of the Jesko, named after the racehorse ridden by Jesko von Koenigsegg, father of company founder Christian von Koenigsegg. Strictly limited to 30 units, the car pushes boundaries with 1,625 hp on E85 fuel, optimized aerodynamics and a dedication to performance-first design.Improvements include a redesigned front and rear aero package, active double-blade rear wing, enlarged hood vents and revised engine mapping. These upgrades help deliver earlier, more usable downforce at lower speeds...
Frank Stephenson and Tavarish Reveal One-Off McLaren P1 “EVO” Project
SummaryTavarish’s flood-damaged P1 becomes custom "P1 EVO"Frank Stephenson returns to redesign his original hypercarBuild aims to become fastest McLaren P1 everFrank Stephenson, the original designer of the McLaren P1, is teaming up with YouTuber Freddy "Tavarish" Hernandez to create the McLaren P1 "EVO" — a one-off reinterpretation of the iconic hybrid hypercar. The project centers around Tavarish’s personal P1, which was severely damaged during Hurricane Ian in 2022. Rather than restore it to stock, the pair is aiming to build the fastest P1 ever made, with the process fully documented on YouTube for fans to follow.The P1 EVO marks Stephenson’s return to automotive design after a hiatus since 2018, and the redesign amplifies the car’s aggressive aesthetic. The revised body features a lar...
Mowalola Expands the Mowaverse With THE SKATEROOM Collab
SummaryMowalola partnered with THE SKATEROOM to serve up five collaborative skate decksEntitled Cheetah, JC, Red, Moto, and Graffiti, the designs are available for purchase nowIt's Mowalola Ogunlesi's world, and we're all just living in it. The mastermind behind Mowalola, the Nigerian-born creative multihyphenate continues to expand her multimedium Mowaverse through new in-line clothing collections and collaborations, music offerings, innovative art endeavors, and now, her first-ever connection with THE SKATEROOM for a lineup of limited-edition skate decks.Serving up five designs that intertwine "Mowalola’s iconography, attitude, and sense of motion," the duo brings the designer's distinct visual language to decks dubbed Cheetah, JC, Red, Moto, and Graffiti."Each one is a piece of her lang...
BMW Reaches Series Production Milestone with Natural Fiber Composites
SummaryBMW to use flax-based composites in future production modelsDebuted in BMW M4 GT4 during Nürburgring 24-hour raceBMW has officially reached series production readiness for natural fiber composites, marking a major step toward sustainable manufacturing across its future vehicle lineup. Developed in collaboration with Swiss clean-tech firm Bcomp, the flax-based materials have already proven their strength and performance in motorsport settings, including Formula E and the BMW M4 GT4. BMW's adoption of these composites reflects a commitment to reducing CO₂e emissions, with early testing showing up to 40 percent lower emissions compared to traditional carbon fiber components.The natural fibers have been validated for use in structural applications like roof panels, meeting strict homolo...
From Synthesizers to EVs: Teenage Engineering Launches Its First EPA-1 Electric Moped
SummaryTeenage Engineering and Vässla launched the EPA-1, their first electric mopeCustomizable with 11 mounting points, the EPA-1 offers two classes and battery options for varied riding needsAvailable in matte black with more colorways to comeTeenage Engineering, known for its innovative musical instruments and audio equipment, is venturing into the realm of urban mobility through a new collaboration with fellow Swedish brand, Vässla. Bridging the gap between industrial design and transportation, the partnership introduces the EPA-1 — Teenage Engineering’s first-ever electric moped and a striking synthesis of form and function.Short for En Passar Alla (“One Fits All”), the EPA-1 reflects both brands’ shared commitment to modularity, innovation, and user-centered design. With a minimalist...
Pas Normal Studios and Colnago Team Up for Exclusive C68 Road Bike
SummaryOnly 30 units of the limited edition C68 will be producedFeatures Pas Normal Studios' minimalist aestheticLaunches globally in August with a €16,900 EUR ($19,646 USD) price tagPas Normal Studios and Colnago have unveiled a striking collaboration at Pitti Uomo 108, revealing the limited edition Colnago C68 x Pas Normal Studios bicycle. Created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Copenhagen-based cycling apparel brand, the bike blends Italian craftsmanship with contemporary Scandinavian design. The result is a sleek, high-performance machine that balances tradition and innovation.Crafted by hand at Colnago’s Cambiago facility near Milan, the C68 features bonded carbon tubes and a minimalist paint scheme that reflects Pas Normal Studios’ modern aesthetic. Only 30 units will be pro...
