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Mazda’s iconic “World Car Design of the Year”-winning roadster has evolved over the years, yet always remained true to the Jinba Ittai philosophy of creating perfect harmony between driver and car. The MX-5, a timeless masterpiece – refined by Mazda’s craftsmen over four generations of customer feedback – celebrates its 35th birthday in 2024. With over 1.1 million units sold, the community of MX-5 enthusiasts continues to grow.With the 2024 MX-51 Mazda further reinforces the Jinba Ittai ethos by introducing DSC-Track, a new Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) mode optimised for circuit driving, and a newly developed Asymmetric Limited Slip Differential (Asymmetric LSD).DSC-Track prioritises driver safety by implementing over-steer control in hazardous spins that the driver is unable to correct. DSC-Track allows the driver to remain in control until the very last second, only then it will intervene. The Asymmetric Limited Slip Differential (Asymmetric LSD) stabilises vehicle turn-in behaviour. In particular, bolstering the slip-limiting force during deceleration improves stability when braking into a turn, where reduced rear wheel ground load leads to vehicle instability. Optimizing slip limiting force and preload specifically for the MX-5's engine, suspension, and tyre characteristics results in smoother and more linear turning performance. Turning stability has thus been enhanced to make manoeuvring easier in urban areas, as well as on winding roads.The 2024 Mazda MX-5 features advanced LED headlights that now seamlessly combine with the daytime running lights. Furthermore, the rear lights have undergone subtle revisions, and LEDs are now used also on the turn signals. The exterior changes are complete with a new paint option, """"""""Aero Grey Metallic"""""""", which replaces “Platinum Quartz”, and 16- and 17-inch wheel designs.Enhancements for 2024 also extend to the interior, which gains a redesigned 8.8-inch centre display with Android Auto and Apple Car Play running wirelessly, a frameless rear-mirror and a suede-like seatmaterial called Leganu.
Polestar is back at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year. Some of the upcoming models are making their debuts at the iconic event - including the Polestar 3 and Polestar 5.In the First Glance Paddock, which is located opposite the main Polestar stand, the Polestar 2 BST edition 230 with 350 kW/476 hp will be on display alongside the prototypes of the 380 kW/517 hp Polestar 3 and the 650 kW/884 hp Polestar 5. Each vehicle will drive up the hill twice a day during the festival.The main Polestar stand will feature the Polestar 3, the updated rear-wheel drive Polestar 2 and Polestar's electric roadster concept car. This year, the Polestar 3 is part of the exhibition on Electric Avenue, an area of the festival site where only electric vehicles are on display.
The 2022 Icons of Porsche festival has cemented itself as the Middle East's premier automotive exhibition after an enormous crowd attended this year's edition.
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, visits Kew Gardens in London as part of his official visit to the UK. Ramaphosa is greeted by UK Environment minister, Therese Coffey, and discusses biodiversity a day after he urged rich nations to help protect vulnerable ones from climate change. The South African leader's state visit is the first of King Charles III's reign. IMAGES
Polestar is showing a development prototype of the Polestar 5 in public for the first time at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed (23-26 June). Polestar 5 is a high-performance electric 4-door GT with proper sports car credentials, and the production evolution of the Precept concept car first shown in 2020.
During a visit to Tremblay-en-France, on the outskirts of Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron announces the deployment of "5,000 additional sports infrastructures" by 2024, representing an investment of "a little over 100 million euros". IMAGES
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