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The closest you can get to racing an F1 car

March 27, 2015 by Editorial Team

The ultimate home racing system in the world

Lets Race is home to the UK’s only Full Motion Formula 1 simulators. Their mobile simulators bring home the most exclusive home racing systems in the world. The professional race car simulators look and feel exactly like an F1 car, and move in motion as you would expect the car to on the track.

The car gives the driver the most realistic experience and encourages use of peripheral vision similar to that used by the real F1 stars of today.

“The mobile simulator is a true replica of the versions we use here at Lets Race, the only difference is that it is not linked to nine other competing vehicles on the grid,”. commented Ben Stephenson, Commercial Manager at Lets Race.

“The software installed allows users to race on over 90% of the world’s racing circuits including the renowned Silverstone, Nurburgring, Monaco and Monza to name but a few. What’s more, users have the ability to select from one of thirty thousand car models from the original F1 pre-war era engines to the brand new V6 turbo engines of today,” added Stephenson. Now, let’s race!

Top Gear Live’s future in doubt after Jeremy Clarkson dropped by BBC

December 31, 2019March 25, 2015 by Editorial

Top Gear is not only a show. It is the quintessence of what means “a passion for cars”. And without Clarkson – it will be only just a show, like any auto show.

It is the only show, who presents directly, with no curtain what is good or bad with a car, no matter the brand. We love the show just because its objectivity.

2LUXURY2’TEAM is a great fan of what Top Gear means and we want him back.

This article titled “Top Gear Live’s future in doubt after Jeremy Clarkson dropped by BBC” was written by Mark Sweney, for theguardian.com on Wednesday 25th March 2015 16.32 UTC

The future of the BBC’s £11m global Top Gear Live tour has been thrown into doubt after the corporation said it will not be renewing Jeremy Clarkson’s contract.

BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, has already been forced to postpone four shows in Norway scheduled for this weekend, affecting 18,000 people who paid ticket prices ranging from £45 to £100.

A spokesman for BBC Worldwide, which runs the shows as a joint venture with Brand Events, said the business had to work through the implications of the corporation’s decision not to renew Clarkson’s contract following an inquiry into his attack on Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon.

“We are working through the implications of today’s announcement with our partner Brand Events and will make a definitive statement on the Live tour as soon as possible,” he said.

Live Nation, which promotes the UK shows, is adamant that the events planned for Belfast in May, Sheffield in June and at London’s 02 in November will go ahead.

“Absolutely the tour is going on,” said a source close to Live Nation. “Clarkson and the boys will be appearing in the live shows.”

Top Gear Live has a string of international events lined up this year, with the next under threat potentially Sydney and Johannesburg in June.

BBC Worldwide has not announced new dates for the postponed shows in Norway.

The BBC’s joint venture with Brand Events, known as Sub-Zero Events, made £11.4m in revenues in the year to the end of March last year, according to the most recently filed accounts at Companies House.

The business is likely to have been on track to make significantly more this year, given the announcement of Top Gear Live’s “first-ever UK-wide arena tour”.

In a press release announcing aspects of the shows in the UK tour, Clarkson is quoted as saying: “What could possibly go wrong?”

BBC Worldwide makes about £50m in revenues from commercialising the Top Gear brand globally, from sales of the TV programme to over 200 territories, to books and DVDs.

“BBC Worldwide remains strongly supportive of and committed to Top Gear – which is fully BBC owned – as a key property within our catalogue and brand portfolio,” said a BBC spokesman. “We will continue to work closely with BBC Television and all our partners on plans for its renewal and return in 2016.”

Clarkson’s departure could have major ramifications for BBC Worldwide’s global TV deals. The corporation’s decision to postpone airing the final three episodes of the current season, following Clarkson’s suspension, could already end out costing millions of pounds.

BBC Worldwide broadcasts the show to 214 territories and an audience of 350 million, it is the biggest factual TV show in the world, complete with entry in the Guinness Book of World Records.

The BBC could be liable for penalty payments for failing to deliver the episodes on time, as well as renegotiating for potentially failing to deliver a full series.

BBC director general Tony Hall said on Wednesday that he is exploring how to complete filming and broadcast the three postponed episodes.

There could also be implications for BBC Brit, the corporation’s global commercial channel showing factual entertainment shows, as it relies heavily on Top Gear, with the BBC saying earlier this year that “BBC Brit is the destination for Top Gear”.

Rather than the giant effigy of The Stig that was used to launch the channel in Poland in February, the BBC has decided to use “a different stunt idea” this time, according to a spokeswoman.

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Leaos carbon urban e-bike: The first ever auto recharging E-bike by the sun

March 24, 2015 by Editorial Team

The first ever auto recharging E-bike by the sun, integrating a stylish solar panel into the bike.

Aiming to change and shape urban mobility through suitable products, Leaos two-wheeled form of locomotion provides not only a means of transportation, but also a way of life, joy and fun.

The high-quality, design-oriented e-bike handmade in Italy is the brainchild of Armin Oberhollenzer. He brought the LEAOS project to fruition in collaboration with Italian industrial designer Francesco Sommacal and a carbon specialist from the Formula 3 sector.

All the 3 Leaos models products are 100% handmade of carbonfibre.

The LEAOS Solar is the first solar electric bike with the solar panels fully integrated into the vehicle. As a result, the high-tech solar film is an attractive design element which is used to charge the battery. The LEAOS has a body instead of tubes, therefore it has enough surface to charge. The e-bike features specially developed cell design, and a specific charging management.

With medium usage of up to 20 km/day, LEAOS is completely self-sufficient, that is to say, independent from conventional power sources. Activating the solar charging requires no action on the part of the user.

The energy gained and current battery level is shown on a display. If the solar power is insufficient, it can be easily connected to a conventional power source. The LEAOS is charging not only with direct sunlight but also passive light. It is charging while riding and also when it is not in use.

Leaos Pure is the purest form of LEAOS. The elegance of the body combined with the matte- lacquered carbon fiber lends the E-bike a unique look.

LEAOS White cleverly plays with the elements. The star held in carbon gloss and the line of the design, all the way to the rear light, give the bike a look that is light and attractive.

Visit LEAOS luxury E-Bike and try it at Top Marques Monaco Monte Carlo (16.-19. April 2015 , Grimaldi Forum).

Paul Smith’s tailor-made Land Rover Defender celebrates the iconic SUV’s final production year

March 24, 2015 by Editorial Team

Land Rover’s tailor-made Defender for Paul Smith At the end of 2015, Land Rover will make way for a new off-roader that can meet the latest crash test safety and emissions legislation. The latest project in a series of special models and events marking the iconic SUV’s final production year is a tailor- made Defender … Read more

A Caterham retro race car for every driving enthusiast

March 24, 2015March 24, 2015 by Editorial Team

The Caterham Seven 270, 360, and 420. Caterham Cars has introduced three new additions to its existing range of iconic British retro sportscars. The new Caterham range offers ‘accessible fun’ through the traditional Caterham minimalistic, lightweight approach to sportscar engineering. The Caterham range is now rationalised to five core models. “Caterham Cars has been making … Read more

Luxury at Full Volume – All-New 2016 Lexus RX luxury utility vehicle debuts at 2015 NYIAS

March 23, 2015 by Editorial Team

Catch a glimpse of the all-new 2016 Lexus RX.

“Only some expressions of luxury are made at full volume,” says the video glimpse of the next-generation Lexus RX issued by Lexus ahead of 2015 NYIAS.

When Lexus RX model launched 17 years ago, it defined a new luxury segment. Since then, it has dominated mid-size luxury utility vehicle sales. The fourth generation RX will make its global debut on Wednesday, April 1, during 2015 New York International Auto Show.

“Technical details are not available at this point but it is believed the 2016 Lexus RX will ride on the same platform as the Toyota Camry and should be powered by V6 3.5- liter engine with around 270 bhp (201 kW) sent to a new eight-speed automatic transmission,” commented worldcarfans.

Lexus launched in 1989 with two luxury sedans. With six models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, in 2015 Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers eight F SPORT models and one F performance model.

At this year’s Milan Design Week 2015, Lexus will present a sense-based exhibit, titled “Lexus – A Journey of the Senses.” The exhibit, running from April 14–19, 2015 at Spazio Lexus – Torneria in Tortona, Milan, will offer an aexperience that excites and awakens the senses.

Philippe Nigro, a designer with eclectic experience in product and space design, was chosen to design the space. His work often delivers on aesthetics and function which made him a great partner for the Lexus exhibit. Additionally, Lexus called on chef Hajime Yoneda for food design. Yoneda, who earned a three-star Michelin rating in 2009, has risen rapidly to international recognition for his unique and original interpretation of gastronomic tradition. The fruit of this collaboration between two internationally acclaimed creators with very different backgrounds promises to be a truly unique experience.

At the same venue during Milan Design Week, works by the 12 finalists of the Lexus Design Award2 2015 (for which the theme was also “Senses”) will also be displayed.