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Moscow, Aug 12 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Yuri Kochetkov) Starting Thursday, the Russian capital will host the exhibition '100 Years of Italian Style Cars of Nuccio Bertone' .The exhibition features a collection of cars from the 1950s to 2010s produced by the Bertone body shop.FOOTAGE OF THE SHOW.
Rome, May 11 (EFE) .- (Camera: Álvaro Padilla) Villa Borghese Park, Rome's green lung, is now filled with contemporary art with works by artists such as the Argentine Leandro Erlich or the Italian Marzia Migliora to claim the return of man to nature and its protection.FOOTAGE OF THE EXHIBITION IN ROME, ITALY.
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."
A new technology developed by Japanese tech company OMRON may have a solution to help prevent crashes caused by driver fatigue. OMRON's Onboard Driving Monitoring Sensor uses facial recognition and artificial intelligence to tell if a driver is falling asleep or texting while driving, and prompting them to pay attention and drive safely.
Chinese carmaker Qoros presented its new electric Model K-EV concept at the International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition, also known as Auto Shanghai 2017, taking place in Shanghai, on Wednesday. The Model K-EV is envisioned to feature two electric motors, producing 870 hp that will allow the car to propel from 0-100 km/h in less than three seconds. Additonaly, a 107 kWh battery pack, which is attached on the vehicle's floor, supplies power to its motors. The battery is designed to enable the concept car to reach up to 300 miles on a single charge. China's automotive industry has been the largest in the world since 2008. Chinese automakers produce more cars than the US and Japanese markets combined. In 2014, China produced over a quarter of the world's cars. Auto Shanghai is one of the world's leading trade fairs for automobiles. The show, which has taken place every two years since 1985, features thousands of exhibitions from all over China and the world.
Czech carmaker Skoda is betting big on China. They unveiled an electric concept car called the Vision E, through which they hope to take their place in the world's largest auto market. Skoda CEO Bernhard Maier's presence at the unveiling underscores the importance of the market to the company. Skoda's new Vision E electric concept car was unveiled at the 2017 International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition, also known as Auto Shanghai Expo on Tuesday. The four-seat crossover is based on VW Group’s MEB platform. Vision E has two electric motors delivering a combined 225kW of power. Designed in the Czech Republic, the Vision E is fuelled by liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery cells, and boasts a potential driving range of 310 miles. China's automotive industry has been the largest in the world since 2008. Chinese automakers produce more cars than the US and Japanese markets combined. In 2014, China produced over a quarter of the world's cars.
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