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Jaguar’s F-Type R 75 Marks the End of an Era
When we think of Jaguar sports cars, generally, the legendary E-Type is what springs to mind. Under that swooping body and long nose hid either a V6 or V12 engine, while coupé or convertible formats allowed for a customizable driving experience. But before the E-Type came the XK120, Jaguar’s answer to a world that – post-war – prescribed to a “bigger is better” ethos. As such, it was the world’s fastest production car in 1948, thanks to its 120 MPH top speed – hence the name. The XK120 was conceptualized during a difficult period for the UK, but that didn’t stop Jaguar from showcasing its expertise and creativity. The result wasn’t just record-breaking performance figures, but a car that was elegant and technologically advanced. In turn, it became one of the most desired cars of its period...
Best road trips in the world (and how to stay online en route)
When it comes to road trips, we’ve had our fair share of mishaps. We’ve battled a total whiteout in Iceland, got stuck in a ditch in Turkey, broken down in Chile and changed a flat tyre in lion territory (in Namibia’s Etosha National Park, constituting one of the most stressful events of our travels). Despite all this, we’re irrevocably drawn to the open road. There’s a very specific freedom in being able to rent a car wherever you land and set your own course. More importantly, you can veer from the course when you want to: spend extra days in a national park or depart a tourist town earlier than planned. You are the masters of your time. The post Best road trips in the world (and how to stay online en route) appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
A Live 1963 Recording of One of The Beatles’ First-Ever Shows Has Surfaced
A previously unheard hour-long recording of The Beatles playing live in 1963 has just surfaced, capturing the band's earliest known audio of the four-piece playing in the UK.The live show was originally recorded on April 4 1963 in Buckinghamshire by a then 15-year-old schoolboy named John Bloomfield at the private, all-boy's Stowe boarding school. The Beatles performed after another pupil, named David Moores, wrote to The Beatles' manager, Brain Epstein, requesting that the band play at the school. Epstein then asked for a £100 GBP fee, and Moores raised the money by selling tickets to his schoolmates.Bloomfield only released the recording upon the 60th anniversary of the show and part of the tape was then played for the first time on the BBC Radio 4 show, Front Row.Performing in front of ...
Nike Officially Signs Erling Haaland as Its Latest Football Athlete
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has officially signed to the next generation of Nike's elite football roster, joining the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Marcus Rashford, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kevin De Bruyne.As per the Nike website, Haaland has been signed to its roster of superstars due to the "record-breaking goal-scoring record that has cemented his stamp on the future of the game."Since debuting for his hometown club, Bryne, in Norway, Haaland has dominated the scoring charts in Austria, Germany, and now England, as he continues to stand as a force of nature by becoming the youngest player -- at 22 years old -- to score 30 goals in Europe's premier club competition.Additionally, Haaland's commitment to holistic fitness has boosted his strengths on the pitch, prizing himself on his goa...
Stormzy Announces “This Is What We Mean Day” Line-Up at All Points East Festival
UK rapper Stormzy has announced the performing acts for his "This Is What We Mean Day" at All Points East Festival, and it will welcome some of the most exciting names in British music to the stage.It was confirmed earlier this year that Stormzy would be taking over Victoria Park in London on August 18 as part of this summer's APE gig series, and the Croydon-raised musician has now curated part one of line-up for the day, with the listed acts all scheduled to perform before Big Mike himself takes over the headline slot.So far, it's been announced that Stormzy will be joined at the event by Kehlani, Lucky Day, WSTRN, Ms. Banks, and The No Signal Stage. Additionally, Sampha -- who features heavily on Stormzy's latest album This Is What I Mean -- and Knucks, who recently won a MOBO Prize for ...
Tickets for Arsenal’s Final Premier League Game of the Season Are Selling For £53,000 GBP
Tickets for Arsenal Football Club's last game of the Premier League season are reselling at an all-time high as the current league leaders close in on their first Premier League winners medal since the club's historic 2003/04 "Invincibles" season.Mikel Arteta's side currently sits eight points clear of current champions Manchester City in the Premier League title race, although The Gunners also have a game in hand at this moment in time. However, with much excitement floating around the Arsenal fan base, some chancers have listed their tickets on sale for huge profits, with fans that want to purchase a second-hand ticket having to pay more than £1000 GBP on average.Usually, most tickets to watch Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium cost £131 GBP in the upper tier, but one fan has listed their t...
Naomi Campbell Will Design a One-Off BMW XM Hybrid Performance SUV
BMW welcomes a new era of performance with the XM, a super-SUV that combines a V8 M-division TwinPower Turbo engine with BMW's fifth-generation battery technology. Now, it marks another step in its history books, teaming up with the supermodel Naomi Campbell as she becomes the face of the XM's "Dare to be You" campaign.Per the marque, the campaign and car are "all about: DEDICATION. DETERMINATION. DRIVE." Speaking on the partnership, Dr. Campbell said, "the BMW M slogan, 'Dare to be You,' immediately appealed to me because it describes exactly the confident attitude that is necessary for progress and positive change." View this post on InstagramA post shared by Dr Naomi Campbell (@naomi)With this in mind, BMW and Dr. Campbell will not only be charging forward in the way automobiles are per...
Glastonbury Festival Announces Finalists of the 2023 Emerging Talent Competition
The organizers of Glastonbury Festival have announced the finalists of the event's Emerging Talent Competition for 2023.Whoever wins the competition will perform on the festival's main stages throughout the event this summer, which runs from June 21 to June 25. Additionally, there are also talent development prizes up for grabs for the winner, as well as for the two runners-up, with the courses being provided by the PRS Foundation.Cordelia Gartside, EVA, FFSYTHO?!, Naomi Kimpenu, N’famady Kouyaté, The Love Buzz, Prima Queen, and VLURE. are the contenders for this year's prize, while Ezra Williams -- aka FKA Smoothboi Ezra -- has also made it after missing last year's final due to illness. The nine acts were selected by Glastonbury-hired judges alongside 90 artists and the panel was brought...
Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 Earbuds Get a Spring Makeover in Sage Green
British premium audio brand Bowers & Wilkins has just launched a new color option for its Pi5 S2 true wireless earbuds.The ready-for-spring "Sage Green" finish adds to the three colours that were available at launch in January, representing the widest range of colour choices the brand has had to date.Built with bespoke 9.2mm drivers in each bud, the Pi5 S2 continues its predecessors award-winning pursuit of class-leading sound at an affordable price. Improvements from the S1 include battery life (now at five hours) and better Bluetooth connectivity (now up to 82 feet), with two microphones per ear ensuring high call quality and an additional 19 hours of battery life via its charging case.The earbuds are further enhanced by using the Bowers & Wilkins Music App which allows users to ...
Amsterdam Warns British Tourists to “Stay Away” in New Ad Campaign
The city of Amsterdam has launched a campaign warning to young British men, telling them to "stay away" if they are just looking to drink and take drugs when they visit.Local authorities in Amsterdam are reportedly deliberately targeting British citizens aged 18 to 35 who are searching online for places to stay for stag parties and cannabis and drinking in the Dutch city.One video from the campaign captures a young drunk male being handcuffed and arrested after smashing a glass in a side street. "Coming to Amsterdam for a messy night and getting trashed = €140 fine + criminal record = fewer prospects," the clip warned.Another clip has also surfaced that shows an unconscious tourist on a park bench being treated by paramedics and taken away in an ambulance. The clip also includes another me...
Paul Walker-Driven ‘Fast & Furious 4’ Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 Heads to Auction
Fast & Furious fans, prepare yourself for the opportunity of a lifetime -- Paul Walker's 2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 by Kaizo Industries, the very one driven by the late actor in Fast & Furious 4, is heading to auction courtesy of Bonhams.Uniquely customized by Daryl Alison of Kaizo Industries to Walker's personal specification, this R34 is a Godzilla packed with entirely one-of-a-kind credentials. It comes presented in immaculate condition, sporting the highly desirable "TV2 Bayside Blue" paint job alongside the famed RB26 engine.Of course, plenty went into making this particular car -- it being the only authentic GT-R on the film set -- a formidable street racer. Its comprehensive list of upgrades includes new intercoolers, NISMO springs, a custom-built roll cage, 19" Volk Racin...
London’s Migration Museum Taps EVEWRIGHT for 75th Anniversary Windrush Exhibition
Over the past 20 years, the London-based Migration Museum has continuously explored the country's polarising political background. Founder Barbara Roche aims to highlight underrepresented communities nationwide while shaping a new ministerial landscape guided by multicultural artists. For its latest exhibition, the Migration Museum taps multidisciplinary visual artist EVEWRIGHT to celebrate Windrush's 75th anniversary. The Windrush generation arrived in the UK on revolutionary cruise ship liners in the 1930s, departing from the Caribbean after World War II. The multimedia installation titled Lewisham: About Face explores the artist's local inspirations while honoring his mother and father, Clarice Reid and Lindon Wright. EVEWRIGHT's artwork details his childhood experience growing up with ...
