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A Courchevel winter escape saw the lifestyle Urus S starring in the luxury resort together with the Huracán Sterrato: the first all-terrain super sports car with a V10 engine. The two Lamborghini models covered over 200 kilometres in one of the world’s largest linked ski area, Les Trois Vallées. The mountain roads, stunning snow-covered panoramas, haute horlogerie and hospitality excellence mixed with the highest levels of performance and driving enjoyment, took guests on a memorable journey.The special rendez-vous immersed guests into the Italian super sports brand and a deep dive into the masterpieces manufactured in Sant’Agata Bolognese. A watchmaking experience with Roger Dubuis, Lamborghini Squadra Corse partner, demonstrated what it means to build horological masterpieces, highlighting the new Excalibur Spider Monobalancier Huracán.Guests stayed in one of the world's best resorts, the ultra-exclusive Le K2 Palace, reflecting the luxury features that distinguish Automobili Lamborghini in the world of super sports cars. The hotel, a jewel in the Himalayan-inspired "Le K2 Collections", is framed by the mountains and perfectly integrated into the landscape. The hotel overlooks the Trois Vallées offering incredible panoramic views and direct access to the ski slopes. Guests dined in L’Altitude and Bottkeneck restaurants, with their Tibetan–inspired decor combining charm and excellence and a culinary experience combining a reinvention of traditional French cuisine; the best artisan French cheeses; and extraordinary dessert creations that resonate with gourmets around the world.
While the festive season may be behind us, icy, snowy, and wintery conditions still pave the roads ahead. Santa's reindeers are taking their well-deserved break after their busiest period yet, but during this time, have you ever wondered how Mr Claus navigates winter wonderlands without them? One word – e-4ORCE.Looking for a way to keep the festive excitement flowing, our thrill-seeking toy maker is turning to Nissan's e-4ORCE technology to conquer his wintery environment with daring confidence and smooth yet dynamic control. Placing precision at his fingertips, this seasoned traveller is mastering the art of manoeuvring complex terrains thanks to his all-weather driving partner. You can see the adrenaline surge as e-4ORCE technology – currently available in Santa's favourites from the line-up: the 100% electric Nissan Ariya and X-Trail e-POWER – effortlessly glides through snowy landscapes, thanks to advanced handling, precise cornering and line tracing to provide a feeling of security and control with fun and excitement.Reserved for the slipperiest of situations, e-4ORCE's unique snow drive mode and powerful pull away acceleration ensures Santa is always in control. So whether it is frozen lakes, snowy country roads, or icy urban streets, Santa's ready for the off-season. Exclusively developed for electrified powertrains, the all-wheel drive technology ensures a confident and commanding performance in all conditions, thanks to its lightning-fast response and ultra-high-precision torque control at 1/1000th of a second. The system dynamically adjusts torque distribution between the front and rear axles, ensuring optimal grip and delivering a driving experience as smooth as freshly fallen snow.
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