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Moscow (Russia), Sep 24 (EFE / EPA) .- (CAMERA: Sergei Ilnitsky) Dozens of people gathered at the Moscow space museum during the opening of the 'Space Design' exhibition.
Brussels, Jun 11 (EFE) .- (Camera: Leo Rodríguez) Cars are one of the most characteristic elements of the adventures of Tintin, and due to their relevance, they are now the star of the first exhibition of the Hergé Museum in Louvain-la-Nouvelle (Belgium) after reopening its doors after the coronavirus confinement.FOOTAGE OF THE EXHIBITION.SOUNDBITES OF DOMINIQUE MARICQ, AUTHOR.Translation:1.- "It is not an anecdotal thing since in every Tintin story there are many many cars, they are part of the action and are sometimes as important as some characters. They are elements that are sometimes beneficial to the action and vice versa, it depends on the scene, but they are omnipresent. At the same time, one of the characteristics of Hergé's work is that it tells the history of the 20th century, and the history of the 20th century through ideas, themes, but also through objects. And precisely the car is a very important object in cultural and economic life, at all levels, the car plays its role." 2.- "In fact from the first album, 'Tintin in the Land of the Soviets', it is seen that the car is omnipresent. It is present in his work, but also in his personal life since he likes cars and during his life he had several. He went through several options, but he liked the beautiful bodies, the designs..." 3.- "He puts on stage his favourite cars, but very quickly he will notice Italian cars. Cars of Italian brands that were very good and had a design that he liked very much. His favourite brands were Lancia and Alfa Romeo."
An award-winning Czech designer pays homage to a classic Skoda car model with his sleek, sporty tribute.
The latest in an iconic bloodline, Aston Martin is proud to introduce the new Vantage. The quintessential Aston Martin sports car and the most driver focused and fastest Vantage in the famous nameplate’s 74-year history, it is an authentic, unadulterated celebration of pure performance, engineered to deliver maximum thrills with maximum confidence.A design refocused through a contemporary lens, Vantage champions the qualities that have gripped enthusiasts for generations but are increasingly hard to find in today’s sports car market. As such Vantage makes a stand for disenfranchised devotees of breathtaking power, razor-sharp handling and the perfect balance of a finely-tuned front-engine, rear-wheel drive chassis. The announcement of a new Vantage follows the successful introduction last year of the acclaimed DB12 Coupe and Volante. Further strengthening Aston Martin’s next generation of sports cars, Vantage reaffirms the brands position in the ultra-luxury, performance sports car market alongside its leading roles in the ultra-luxury sporting GT, SUV and hypercar arenas, and the highest echelons of world championship motorsport.The new generation Vantage continues a remarkable lineage that can be traced back to 1950, when the Vantage name was first used to denote an uprated engine package for the race-proven DB2. The first time Vantage was applied as a model designation was in 1964, when a high-performance Vantage-badged version of the DB5 became the new flagship of the range. A standalone Vantage model was introduced in the early 1970s, from which point the nameplate has played an increasingly prominent role in Aston Martin’s model line-up. Synonymous with immaculate style, unforgettable performance and inimitable character, Vantage embodies the sporting qualities for which this evocative name has become renowned. This new Vantage reflects the most dynamic period in Aston Martin’s 111-year history. A formidable force in the 2023 Formula One season, a dominant presence in international GT racing, where Vantage has a rich history as the most successful endurance GT racer and – with the recent announcement of Aston Martin’s quest for outright victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours race with the Valkyrie AMR in 2025 – a front-line challenger in the World Endurance Championship.
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.
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