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George Russell eighth after worrying Belgian practice
14+ hour ago (410+ words) George Russell finished an alarming eighth in practice for the Belgian Grand Prix as his world championship rival Kimi Antonelli set the pace. Russell took advantage of Antonelli’s failure to finish at the last round in Silverstone to trim the…...
Aston Martin reveals digital-only ‘Dreadnought’ military vehicle
17+ hour, 3+ min ago (256+ words) Aston Martin has gone all rough and tough with the revealing of its digital ‘Dreadnought’ military vehicle. The one-off fictional creation has been designed to feature in the latest Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 gaming series and is a collaboration…...
Turnaround strategy is working, says Burberry, despite Iran war pressure
23+ hour, 13+ min ago (303+ words) Burberry has said its turnaround strategy is working, on the back of growth in North America and China, but spending in Europe has come under pressure amid the conflict in the Middle East. Boss Joshua Schulman said he was pleased…...
Watches of Switzerland taps into lab-grown diamond boom in jewellery push
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (307+ words) Luxury retailer Watches of Switzerland has seen annual profits jump 76% and forecast further strong sales over the year ahead as it moves further into jewellery amid the boom in demand for lab-grown diamonds. The group, which sells high-end Rolex and…...
Mercedes-AMG CLA45 brings compact EV performance
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (288+ words) The new CLA45 revives a name which was previously worn by the brand’s four-cylinder performance car, but brings a new three-motor electric powertrain capable of getting the car from 0-60mph in under three seconds. Mercedes-AMG says that it has utilised its learnings…...
Hannah Waddingham and Claudia Winkleman lead celeb tennis fans wearing Wimbledon whites
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (830+ words) This year’s Wimbledon Championships has been making a fashion statement both on and off the court. Tennis star Naomi Osaka has been making a splash with her kimono-inspired walk-on outfits, while Coco Gauff has been showcasing a collaboration between New…...
First Drive: Can the DS No.7 break the electric car segment?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (672+ words) It’s a tricky time for DS. On the one side, you’ve got Chinese brands launching new models thick and fast, which vastly undercut this French manufacturer’s key offerings, while on the other, there’s an ever-widening number of premium models for…...
From crochet hats to raffia bags: The coolest accessories to buy now
1+ week, 1+ day ago (763+ words) With the sun shining and temperatures sizzling, the urge to buy entirely new seasonal clothing can be tempting, but there is a simpler solution. Accessories can be a practical and stylish method to elevate your summer outfits without the need…...
The Hennessey Venom F5-M is the world’s most powerful manual hypercar
1+ week, 2+ day ago (248+ words) Hennessey has revealed the world’s most powerful manual hypercar with the Venom F5-M. Hennessey is an American hypercar company that has built up a reputation for making some of the most extreme and fastest cars on the planet, and the…...
Ferrari will offer manual transmission on 12Cilindri with a twist â The Irish News
1+ week, 4+ day ago (214+ words) Ferrari is bringing back the manual gearbox on the 12Cilindri supercar, though it’s not a traditional transmission. The 12Cilindri Manuale will use a standard manual gear lever with a six-speed shift pattern and a ‘clutch-by-wire’ pedal. The car’s ‘clutch-by-wire’ technology uses Ferrari’s…...