https://newslive360.com http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:45:24 +0200 If you follow new technologies and automotive companies, one that’s popped up a lot in recent years is Rezvani Motors. Revani is a relatively new but rapidly growing American automaker known for its high-performance sports cars and rugged off-road vehicles and the stuff they produce is even linked to the military. The company, based in Irvine, California was founded by Ferris Rezvani in 2014 and... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18023 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:12:48 +0200 In a bit of a weird kind of meet-up, one of the top chaps from Audi met up with a top chap from Ducati and they did what any car guys would do - they talked shop. To make the day even better, they sampled one another’s products too. While the two products in question couldn’t be more different, they both have the same sort of go-fast DNA and are built with the same passion for making the best ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18022 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:08:31 +0200 A city in the middle of the desert was hit by massive storms and weather experts have warned that there might be more rain on the way.Dubai was hit with torrential rain on Tuesday after it left 18 people dead in Oman. The storms led to widespread flash floods across the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.Several malls were hit with floods and schools were shut. Schools are expected to be shut on Wed... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18021 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:15:56 +0200 Donald Trump is on trial after being accused of criminally altering business records. The lawsuit states that the former US president is believed to have paid $130,000 to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.Daniels was paid the money during the 2016 election after she threatened to share her story of their affair with news outlets. Trump’s team argues that the money wasn’t paid to keep her quiet... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18020 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:46:23 +0200 The historic stock exchange building in Denmark’s capital city has gone up in flames.Onlookers were shocked on Thursday when flames and smoke could be seen from several blocks away in Copenhagen’s city centre.The building, which used to house the country’s main stock exchange before it moved, was undergoing extensive renovations.The flames were spotted by one of the contract workers. The wor... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18019 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:19:08 +0200 Damien Guerot has been granted a visa and invited to stay in Australia for as long as he wants to. This comes after he tried to stop the knifeman who killed six people and injured 12 others at a mall in Bondi.Joel Cauchi randomly attacked people during the incident during broad daylight inside the mall.Guerot confronted the knifeman with a bollard at the escalator. Soon after, a female police offi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18016 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:22:51 +0200 We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, Red Bull has to be the absolute coolest company on the planet when it comes to creating interesting content. The energy drink giant is the absolute best thing to happen to the world of action and extreme sports, their involvement and sponsorships have helped create celebrities that are instantly recognisable. The biggest thing they do is Formula One... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18015 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:59:51 +0200 A bishop was attacked during a service on Sunday following a spree of stabbings at a shopping centre. Both incidents took place in the Australian city of Sydney.During Sunday’s attack, an online video shows Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel repeatedly being stabbed during his service at the Christ the Good Shepherd church. The bishop was stabbed in the head and his upper body.The service was livestreamed... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18011 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:09:23 +0200 Celebrations will be in full swing at the Heritage Hub in Turin as the iconic Abarth brand marks its 75th anniversary this year. An exclusive and large exhibition has been curated to showcase the storied history of the Scorpion brand alongside some of its latest offerings and even a concept or two. Among the highlights is of course the stunning little Abarth 695 75° Anniversario, the limited-edit... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18010 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:55:52 +0200 If you have the means, you can go on a journey through turbocharged automotive history with Porsche at the 2024 instalment of Retro Classics Stuttgart at the end of April. The iconic sports car manufacturer will be commemorating a monumental milestone: "Beyond Performance – 50 Years of Porsche Turbo." Retro Classics Stuttgart draws enthusiasts from around the globe, making it the perfect stage f... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17999 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:51:24 +0200 Two plaintiffs have accused French luxury brand Hermes of being too exclusive and exploiting the “incredible market power” they own.The complaint was filed against Hermes in a Northern California district court.The lawsuit states that Hermes drives up the price of their famous Birkin bag and thereby increases their own profits. This results in an “illegal tying arrangement” that violates U... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17995 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:18:08 +0200 Disgraced former American footballer OJ Simpson has died at the age of 76.The news of Simpson’s passing due to cancer was announced by his family.“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During his time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.�... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17994 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:06:19 +0200 Here at SXdrv, we’re fans of MANHART and their builds. The famous German aftermarket tuner creates some of the best upgrade packages for loads of modern cars, especially the German ones, which makes perfect sense. They also have a dedicated section of the company that specialises in restomod projects on some of the most iconic cars of the past. With these builds they combine the best of modern m... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17988 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:47:58 +0200 Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced he plans to visit South Africa in the coming months.According to Business Day, Zelensky plans to pay the country an official state visit in the next few months as part of his African charm offensive amid a debilitating war with Russia.Although South Africa and Russia have a good relationship and both countries form part of BRICS along with Brazil... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17987 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:18:37 +0200 The 2024 solar eclipse created a few magical moments in some North American countries.The first state in the United States to experience the natural phenomenon was Texas just after noon on Monday 8 April.Not only did the few minutes of total darkness during the day cause excitement among people, but it’s also a rare phenomenon that will only occur again in the United States in 2044.The eclipse w... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17986 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:03:18 +0200 If you’re also a lifelong Volkswagen fanatic chances are high that you’re a fan of a bunch of the offerings that fall under the VAG banner. Sister company Audi has some amazing cars and one of the best and most expensive you can get is, or was, the R8. While expensive, it was still the supercar for the masses and it has been a great-selling car worldwide. The original V8-powered one had one of... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17985 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:11:27 +0200 Local police in Los Angeles have revealed that a massive cash heist took place on Easter Sunday. The thieves managed to steal $30 million and caused experts to call this one of the biggest heists in the city’s history.The heist took place at a money storage facility in the city’s San Fernando Valley area. The facility is used to handle and store cash from businesses in the region.Now, an exper... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17983 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:48:35 +0200 Tightened work visa rules are now in place for those hoping to migrate to New Zealand. This comes after the country has reached “unsustainable” migration levels.Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said the aim is to rebuild the economy.“Getting our immigration settings right is critical to this government’s plan to rebuild the economy.”According to authorities, a near-record 173,000 peop... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17982 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:25:48 +0200 We’re fans of weird and different things here at SXdrv, which is why we subscribe to the Edmunds Cars channel over on YouTube. They do things differently from the rest, especially when it comes to testing cars. The vast majority of motoring review sites and channels either get a car to test and review and pit it against the clock over a predetermined distance. Other channels get a pair of cars, ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17978 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:40:51 +0200 One of the most iconic names in the world of motorsport and extreme sports, Ken Block, has been gone for going on 16 months now. The professional driver and YouTube celebrity was tragically killed in a snowmobile accident on the 3rd of January 2023, but he left a lasting legacy that includes a host of specially directed and shot driving films. Together with the Hoonigan crew that he established, t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17977 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:52:56 +0200 A level 9 warning for damaging winds in Cape Town has been released by the South African Weather Services.Large parts of the Western Cape has been damaged due to the gale-force winds.Chapman’s Peak Drive and the Huguenot Tunnel have both been closed after the wind forced a truck’s trailer to be blown off a bridge. The incident happened on the N1 near the tunnel. Luckily, the truck driver manag... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17976 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:16:27 +0200 Gone is the Zimbabwean dollar as the African country welcomes the ZiG as its new currency.ZiG is short for Zimbabwe Gold and will replace the current currency. Over the last few years, the Zimbabwean dollar has tanked at an alarming speed sending inflation at an all-time high.During a monetary policy statement, Reserve Bank governor John Mushakyvabhu said “with effect from today… Banks shall c... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17968 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:17:41 +0200 Berdine Odendaal wants her R150,000 per month spending money, but the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) isn’t allowing it.Odendaal was, for several years, the alleged mistress of former disgraced Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste. Jooste committed suicide at his Hermanus mansion a day after he was fined millions of Rands by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority in March.Now, Odendaal wants the SARB t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17967 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 14:42:51 +0200 We’re fans of the content produced over at Carwow. Mat Watson and the crew not only get their hands on the weirdest and best combinations of cars to pit against each other over various distances, but the videos answer loads of the silly questions that motoring enthusiasts come up with. Most channels that review cars do the usual stuff, but Carwow puts cars together that aren’t really in the sa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17966 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:23:25 +0200 McDonald’s has been around for 84 years now and as a result can be found in more countries than any other fast food restaurant. It was 45 years ago, in 1979, that the Happy Meal was created, it was a kid’s size meal that included a toy, the first of which were a McDoodle stencil, a McWrist wallet, an ID bracelet, a puzzle lock, a spinning top and a McDonaldland character-shaped eraser. Over th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17965 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:54:19 +0200 Back in the late '80s and early '90s, the best circuit motorsport on the planet wasn’t Formula One, it was the German Touring Car Championship, otherwise known as DTM. That’s the German abbreviation for Deutsche Tourenwagen-Meisterschaft, a race series that was packed with the coolest racecars of their time, as the name suggests, they were (mostly) German cars that raced in Germany, but they a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17964 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:39:24 +0200 In January of 2023, the world lost a motoring icon when Ken Block was tragically killed in a snowmobile accident. Being one of the first real YouTube celebrities means that for over 15 years motoring and motorsport fanatics were a part of his life, getting to know him through all the content uploaded across all the different social media platforms. Many took his death harder than if a relative die... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17963 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:04:02 +0200 In 1974, amidst the turmoil of the oil crisis that killed the American muscle car, Audi unveiled something quite different from the norm: the compact Audi 50, which marked a rather significant milestone being the first compact car from a German automaker, any German automaker. The Audi 50 hit the market a month before the Mk1 Golf. The car featured an innovative design and great fuel efficiency so... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17957 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:20:13 +0200 The 1st of April, or April Fool's Day, is one of the weirdest days humans celebrate. There are a few theories about where the whole thing originates, and they’re all a bit odd. One theory is that in 1582 when France switched from the Julian that celebrated New Year at the end of March, some still celebrated it on this day instead of the New Year we know in the Gregorian calendar. They were fools... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17956 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:14:52 +0200 With the aim of getting rid of cheap counterfeits, the Japanese whisky industry plans to strictly define its standards.Japanese whisky is known for being extremely expensive, but still, it seems to be fighting for its place among its cheaper counterparts even though it has become respected across the world.Starting this month, Japanese whisky will be regulated by strict guidelines to ensure it’s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17952 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:41:48 +0200 The McLaren Senna is one of the best, if not the best, creation to come out of the UK firm’s Woking factory. It’s not a new car, it was first released back in 2019, but it was ahead of its time and is still regarded by many as the best of all modern McLarens, and being named after a beloved Formula One driver added to its appeal. There’s an unofficial trio of McLarens referred to as the Ulti... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17949 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:34:41 +0200 It’s amazing to have been able to witness the rise of Hyundai. In the mid to late 90s, the first-generation Hyundai Accent arrived in SA, it was an affordable alternative to other budget cars of the time, but the brand still had a hard time making sales. In true South African brand blindness, not too many were willing to choose something other than the usual Volkswagen or Toyota offerings. The c... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17948 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:23:51 +0200 In an effort to improve the country’s low birth rate, South Korea is launching a high-speed train to connect the city of Seoul with the outer suburbs.Long commutes are one of the reasons why young people in the greater Seoul area are not getting married or starting families.Sky News reports that South Korea has the world’s lowest birth rate as the average number of expected babies for a South ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17941 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 14:48:37 +0200 A shop owner in the Orkney islands of Scotland has decided to turn his mishap into a charity fundraiser and now Nestle is on board as well.Dan Dafydd accidentally bought 720 Easter eggs instead of the 80 he was meant to buy.After making headlines about his comical over-order Nestle UK & Ireland agreed to match donations up to £10,000 to help the fundraising effort reach £20,000 by Easter Sun... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17940 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 14:34:26 +0200 A total of 45 people has died in a bush crash in Limpopo. The only survivor is an eight-year-old girl who was also a passenger.The survivor is currently being treated in hospital.The bus was heading from Botswana to Moria for the Easter weekend pilgrimage.It’s believed the bus veered off a bridge while it was going down a mountain pass and crashed 50 metres below. According to a statement releas... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17939 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:59:11 +0200 Check out the latest news released by the folks at Automobili Lamborghini. We usually see information about new models and new technology that the Italian automaker has been working on and with, but this update doesn’t really have anything to do with all of that, instead, it’s about the company’s identity. Lamborghini has just given their iconic angry bull logo a sleek makeover, for the firs... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17937 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:44:15 +0200 A vessel has collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, United States on Tuesday.The Dali crashed into the bridge and caused 2.6km of the bridge to collapse. Several vehicles fell into the Patapsco River below causing seven people to die and an unknown number missing.According to Vessel Finder, the ship was built in South Korea in 2015 by Hyundai Heavy Industries. It’s owned by Oce... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17936 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:21:20 +0200 A 23-year-old man is presumed dead after he fell overboard the MSC Euribia.Liam Jones from the United Kingdom texted his wife shortly before he fell overboard, complaining of feeling seasick. He is presumed dead.Jones was on the MSC Euribia and toured Northern Europe for seven days. The family was on the cruise from Southampton to Amsterdam to celebrate his mother’s birthday.The Scottish social ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17935 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:19:53 +0200 Good news for South African motorists is that the e-toll gantries will soon be a thing of the past.This was confirmed by a proclamation published in the Government Gazette on Thursday.The e-toll system will officially be switched off on 11 April.This was confirmed by Sanral, the national roads agency who have managed the system since its inception.The statement said that the gantries used to toll ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17934 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:18:16 +0200 Volkswagen’s new ID.4 joins forces with a pair of legendary Titans in the new Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire movie that’s set to become a blockbuster. Volkswagen is teamed up with Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment for the global debut of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire which premiered worldwide on the 27th March 27. This is a movie we cannot wait to see, monster movies are just brillia... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17933 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:49:44 +0200 When you sit around looking at jobs and careers, some seem so good they shouldn’t be considered as jobs. In a perfect world, a great job includes something that you absolutely love doing while receiving a pay cheque. If you want to go one better, the job would include your passion, hobby and serious interests. Experienced race driver Andy Wallace is one of these people, well in our books anyway ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17929 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:47:48 +0200 Land Rover’s iconic Defender embraces the impossible, every member of the Defender family is purposefully designed, highly desirable and seriously durable. It features styling that manages to respect models of the past while at the same time anticipating the future. The Land Rover dates back to 1948, and for the last 76 years, it has been intrinsically linked to humanitarian and conservation wor... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17928 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:00:32 +0200 Being a lifelong Volkswagen fan, I’ve followed the evolution of the performance models since I could drive, and getting my licence in 1996 meant that I was besotted with the Mk3 GTi, and I saw the launch of every GTi since. The Mk4 made the biggest impression on me, which I why I bought a nice and clean one just over two years ago. Back when it launched in the late 90s, the MK4 GTi was the halo ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17927 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:50:01 +0200 The home of Sean Diddy Combs AKA Puff Daddy has been raided by a team specializing in human trafficking crimes. This is according to a senior federal law enforcement official from the United States Department of Homeland Security.The investigation comes after several civil lawsuits were put forth against the American singer. Combs has denied the allegations.In the lawsuits, Combs has been accused ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17926 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:16:20 +0200 Imagine having to deliver blades to wind farms, but they’re each 91 metres long. Even the biggest cargo aeroplanes in the world will have to take possibly more than one trip and its carbon footprint will be devastating to the environment.A newly designed cargo plane has been revealed by a startup in the United States. Its main aim is to deliver blades directly to wind farms. Not only that, but t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17925 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:10:11 +0200 Ayrton Senna is widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time, for many reasons. The man had an astounding career in the sport of Formula One, starting with his debut with the Toleman in 1984. Despite driving a relatively uncompetitive car, he showcased his exceptional talent with impressive performances, including a second-place finish in a rain-soaked Monaco Grand Prix. ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17923 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:03:49 +0200 Ford just rewrote the rulebook on electric racing at the NHRA Winter Nationals. In a jaw-dropping display of both power and innovation, Ford's purpose-built Super Cobra Jet 1800 took the drag strip by storm by breaking the World Record for the fastest quarter-mile pass with a full-bodied electric drag car. The race-spec EV crossed the traps in an absolutely mind-blowing 7.759 seconds at a staggeri... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17922 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:07:05 +0200 Fans of the Japanese animated series Dragon Ball are in for a huge treat. A park with an exclusive Dragon Ball theme will soon open near Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh.The Dragon Ball series first aired in 1984 and follows the adventures of a boy named Son Goku.The theme park will include a 70-meter dragon with more than 30 rides on half a million square metres. The project will be funded by the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17919 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:31:46 +0200 The French capital has played host to several important races and tournaments, but the Course des Cafes is a major highlight for many reasons.The race consists of Paris’ finest waiters running or speed-walking along a 2-kilometre route while carrying a tray with a cup of coffee, a croissant, and a glass of water. The waiters must race through the streets of Paris while being cheered on by onlook... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17918 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:29:55 +0200 It’s been five weeks and counting since Joshlin Smith has gone missing and there’s still no news regarding her whereabouts.The six-year-old went missing on 19 February.Western Cape police said the search is still ongoing and provincial police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie confirmed this.Poje also urged members of the community and social media influencers to refrain from sharin... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17915 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 21:28:59 +0200 The Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and that she’s currently undergoing chemotherapy.The 42-year-old made the announcement via a video on her and Prince William’s Instagram account.In the video, Kate revealed that the news of her diagnosis came as a “huge shock” and that the couple “have been doing everything we can to process an... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17913 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 19:48:07 +0200 Toyota South Africa’s single-make race series, the Toyota Gazoo Racing GR Cup, enters its third year of competition this year, and the 2024 race season looks set to be an action-packed endeavour. The basic premise was to put local motoring journos into a fleet of GR Yaris cars and ship them around SA to race at all the most popular tracks as part of bigger race events. The cars are pretty much s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17907 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:13:17 +0200 It might take a while to get there, but Cape Town-based Leon Thevenin is off to the Ivory Coast to help fix the internet.The cable repair ship left Cape Town harbour on Tuesday evening and will arrive in Abidjan on 29 March. The ship was mobilised by the Africa Coast to Europe and West Africa Cable System consortiums.South Africa was left with widespread internet outages after the cables subsea we... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17897 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:32:36 +0200 In a little over a month’s time, one of the best events on the South African motorsport calendar kicks off - Simola Hillclimb. The area, the road, the setup and the competitors have turned the annual Simola Hillclimb into a bucket list event for motorsport fans both locally and abroad. This year’s event is the 14th running, and after attending the last 5 instalments, it’s hard to believe tha... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17895 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:18:27 +0200 In the world of high-end automobile auctions, there are a few major players with one of the top ones being RM Sotheby’s. These guys have extensive experience selling cars that border on being priceless, and one way to attract legions of buyers with more money than sense is to curate a lot packed with special cars. Sometimes they list a full collection from one place and other times they source c... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17894 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:44:42 +0200 This 1979 Ferrari 312 T4 Formula One car is one of the favourites among the older generation of F1 fans, especially here in South Africa thanks to the car’s link to legendary South African driver Jody Scheckter. Scheckter, who was born in East London in 1950, was once deemed too dangerous to drive in the sport with calls to have him banned after being involved in numerous race incidents includin... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17893 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:27:05 +0200 The Duchess of Sussex has given a sneak peek as to what her latest venture could be.On an Instagram account called American Riviera Orchard, a 16-second long video was posted with Nancy Wilson’s I Wish You Love playing in the background. The video features hands styling flowers, Meghan in what appears to be her kitchen stirring a pot, and a woman dressed in a ballgown standing at the end of a lo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17890 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:32:42 +0200 The world’s most famous street artist has confirmed that the latest street artwork in London is his work.To confirm the rumours, Banksy uploaded before and after photos of the mural in Finsbury Park on Monday.The new artwork features green paint sprayed on a wall. The artwork is situated behind an olive tree that has been cut back so that it looks like foliage. Next to the foliage is a stencil o... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17889 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:22:30 +0200 In the expansive saga of automotive history, March 1964 marked a pivotal moment - the birth of the Italian icon and legendary automaker - Automobili Lamborghini. Back in the early '60s, Lamborghini was fresh on the automotive scene and 1964 was the year the company unveiled its groundbreaking prototype, the 350 GTV, just a few months before its physical release. The iconic car was crafted by the v... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17884 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:27:16 +0200 Monaco was in full celebration mood as the tiny principality celebrated the 66th birthday of their Prince.Prince Albert of Monaco was joined by his wife, South African-born Princess Charlene and their twins, Jacques and Gabriella. The family could be seen on the famous Pink Palace’s balcony as they waved to locals who celebrated by waving Monaco flags.The Prince was joined by palace employe... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17882 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:43:30 +0200 What do you do when you’re a famous Hollywood actor and you’re asked to get involved with 19 miles of beachfront in a West African country? You create an eco-friendly smart city.Idris Elba has become involved in Sherbro Island, an island that forms part of Sierra Leone. The actor’s father was born in that country.One of the island’s coolest features is that it will bring wind-powered renew... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17881 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:42:06 +0200 A massive configuration change led to a global outage for McDonald’s.The fast food chain said stores in the United Kingdom, Japan and Australia were forced to close their stores as they stopped taking orders.Other countries affected include New Zealand, Austria and Germany.The United States-based company released a statement to confirm that it wasn’t a cyber attack, but rather a configuration ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17871 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:11:06 +0200 The replacement to the rather successful McLaren 720S was recently revealed, and in true McLaren fashion, it’s an absolute stunner of a machine. You can see that the car is an evolution of the 720S, the exterior changes aren’t aggressive, in fact, if you first spotted the all-new 750S from a bit of a distance, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it was a 720S. Things are quite similar under ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17870 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:02:45 +0200 Only seconds after its inaugural launch, a rocket made by Japan’s Space One, exploded.The solid-fuel rocket was set to make Space One the first Japanese company to put a satellite in orbit.The rocket was 18 metres in length and after it exploded, left a massive cloud of smoke, balls of fire and fragments of the rocket itself. The explosion happened on live local media streams and showed firefigh... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17869 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:50:03 +0200 Two women have been fined R10,000 each after they filmed themselves kissing at a restaurant in Russia. The women were found guilty of promoting “non-traditional relationships”, according to a Russian court.The video shows a mock wedding proposal at a restaurant in the city of Krasnodar. The two women, aged 19 and 24, can be seen kissing each other and then exchanging rings.More than 10 years a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17868 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:48:08 +0200 Finland is a frozen wonderland, where the air is crisp, and the pine trees stand tall against the backdrop of the Arctic Circle. Now, imagine drifting an 800 kW all-electric race car through this icy landscape. Well, that's exactly what Porsche's Oliver Schwab and Björn Förster did on their quest to unlock the performance of the stunning Porsche GT4 e-Performance. In Levi, Finland, this unconven... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17865 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:33:59 +0200 There have been so many off-road versions of regular streetcars popping up lately that when we see them, we take a closer look. It’s become something of an obsession for us here at SXdrv. Of course, creating off-road versions of street cars isn’t something new, but the amount of projects is definitely on the rise. These days there is clearly a renewed interest in doing projects like this, and ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17864 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:57:06 +0200 When the conversation goes to iconic JDM cars, one that often comes up is the lesser-spotted Skyline 2000 GT-R, also known as the Hakosuka. While Nissan referred to the GT-R as the KPGC10, the chassis designation for the car, the world at large knows it as the Hakosuka, which is a combination of ‘hako’, which means boxy, and ‘suka’, short for ‘sukarain’, the type of Japanese mountain r... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17862 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:08:39 +0200 Two pilots fell asleep while on duty and in the air. The Batik Air pilots fell asleep at the same time and it’s believed the pair slept for 28 minutes.The flight left Kendari in the Southeast Sulawesi province of India for the capital Jakarta on 25 January.According to a preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Committee, “the aircraft was not in the correct flight pat... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17859 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:09:08 +0200 The world’s largest rental accommodation platform has announced that in a bid to simplify its security policy while prioritising its clients’ privacy, rentals will not be allowed to include indoor cameras.The rule should take effect by the end of April and it will be implemented worldwide.Juniper Downs, Airbnb’s head of community policy and partnerships, said in a statement that “these cha... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17858 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:06:39 +0200 Catherine, Princess of Wales has apologised for editing an official photograph released by the royal family.The photo was released to the media and published on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ social media accounts to celebrate Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom.The photo featured the Princess along with the couple’s three children, Princes George and Louis, and their sister Princess Charl... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17856 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:53:23 +0200 Porsche is about to expand the model line-up of its all-electric Taycan to now include the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT outfitted with a Weissach performance package, which every Porsche owner knows is the best specification you can get, for good reason. The package gives the EV more of a track focus by shaving down weight and chucking the rear seats. While the car is yet to be released... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17852 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:52:01 +0200 Times have changed in recent years. Cars from the more high-volume manufacturers, especially the range-toppers or the motorsport-inspired models have been given brilliant powerplants and drivetrains to afford them performance that can both match and outperform models from specialist sportscar manufacturers. Pricing has also joined too though, it’s not uncommon to see a top BMW costing the same a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17851 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:33:29 +0200 A driver crashed into the gates of Buckingham Palace during the early hours of Saturday morning.Police officers rushed to the scene and could be heard yelling “Keep your hands on your head” as the man behind the steering wheel was asked to get out of the car.Security footage shows the man getting out of the car and then kneeling on the ground with his hands behind his head.The man was then arr... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17847 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:40:53 +0200 The North-West University has announced that it will be awarding Rassie Erasmus with an honorary doctorate degree.The Springboks head coach will receive the degree Philosophiae Doctor (Honoris Causa) in the discipline Coaching Science from the university’s Faculty of Health Sciences.According to the university, the honorary doctorate will be bestowed on Erasmus in recognition of his management o... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17845 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:22:43 +0200 Police Minister Bheki Cele has revealed that he has been working from home for the past four years. During a Parliamentary briefing, Cele said the police headquarters, Telkom Towers, is referred to as the “terrible towers” because of its state.The building in Pretoria’s city centre belongs to the Department of Public Works (DPW). After staff were evacuated last week because the building was ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17843 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:12:50 +0200 Unless you live under a rock, or cars aren’t your thing, you’ll know that 2024 is a momentous year for Volkswagen. It was 50 years ago that the brand released the Golf, a nimble and sporty hatchback with a great power-to-weight ratio that afforded the car better performance than its size implied. While all automakers hope to create a model that will receive worldwide acclaim, Volkswagen actual... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17841 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:57:16 +0200 #SHEdrivesalambo takes the Middle East by storm. The latest awesome adventure from Italian supercar automaker Lamborghini has just hit the road, and it’s some ground-breaking stuff. Picture this: a convoy of fierce women, revving their engines from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah, powered by none other than the mighty Lamborghini Urus S. Yes, you heard that right. In a region where luxury meets speed, t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17840 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:51:12 +0200 In a groundbreaking fusion of artistry and technology, the BMW Group recently unveiled the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA at the prestigious Frieze Los Angeles art fair. The car is the result of a collaboration between BMW and South African artist Esther Mahlangu, who marries cutting-edge colour-change technology with Mahlangu's iconic artistic language, the BMW i5 Flow NOSTOKANA pays homage to Mahlangu's ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17837 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:26:20 +0200 BMW M Motorsport and LEGO once again join to unveil the latest addition to the LEGO Speed Champions series: a meticulously crafted build set featuring the amazing BMW M Hybrid V8 and the BMW M4 GT3. This dynamic duo promises not only an authentic build-and-play experience but also a glimpse into the adrenaline-fueled world of motor racing. As the new season of motorsport approaches, so does the an... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17836 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:32:40 +0200 There’s luxury chocolate and then there’s Louis Vuitton chocolate.  The luxurious luggage label recently opened its first chocolate store outside of its French borders.Le Chocolat Maxime is located in the wealthy Singapore area of Marina Bay Sands. All the chocolates on sale in the boutique are created and produced by the award-winning patisserie chef Maxime Frederic.Frederic is from Norm... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17831 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:48:17 +0200 Imagine a wedding over three days where guests include Mark Zuckerberg, Ivanka Trump, Sachin Tendulkar and Bill Gates with performances by Rihanna and David Blaine.That’s the party that went down to prepare for the wedding of the youngest son of Asia’s richest man and his 29-year-old fiancé.29-year-old Anant Ambani and Rahika Merchant are only set to marry in July, but if the pre-wedding bash... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17829 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:45:15 +0200 For history lovers or even just anyone who’s keen on seeing the insides of historical buildings, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.To commemorate World Book Day, Airbnb is opening St. Paul’s Cathedral for two people to spend the night.The famous cathedral in England’s capital was designed by 17th-century architect Christopher Wren.It hosted the funeral of Winston Churchill, and t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17828 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:43:54 +0200 The Palace of Versailles was the scene for a historic joint session of the French parliament on Monday.Following the vote, France became the first country in the world to enshrine the right to abortion in its constitution.For the vote to pass, the approval needed three-fifths majority. That number was cleared when both houses of the French Parliament voted 780 to 72 in favour of the law.Both the F... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17827 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:25:55 +0200 Four-year students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York will get free tuition with immediate effect. Come September when the new students enrol, they won’t be required to pay tuition fees for the entirety of their studies.Ruth Gottesman is a former professor at the College. Last week, she announced that her husband passed away and left her $1 billion to donate as she sees fit. ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17819 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:25:47 +0200 Nearby seismic activity close to Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon has caused authorities to evacuate the area.The Blue Lagoon is popular for its geothermal spa known for its milky-blue warm waters. It’s located just under an hour’s drive from Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik. It is one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions.The magma’s depth of around four kilometres is an indicatio... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17818 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:24:09 +0200 The Caribbean island of Aruba has issued an alert after a massive oil spill close to thei neighbouring island of Bonaire.The oil spill was first spotted near Tobago in early February. A barge capsized with 35,000 barrels of fuel on board.Currently, the twin-island country of Trinidad and Tobago is roping in help from other Caribbean nations to assist them with efforts with the hope of protecting t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17813 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:53:36 +0200 A freight train in northern India turned into a runaway train travelling at speeds of 74 km/h. It’s believed the locomotive pilot and the assistant pilot got off the train for unknown reasons. When they turned around, the train had started moving and they were unable to get back on.The train managed to roll for about 1.5 hours after it started rolling from Kathua railway station. The station is ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17812 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:52:06 +0200 Tech giant Apple has announced that it has abandoned its dream of producing an electric vehicle (EV). This comes after the iPhone maker spent a decade-long struggling to perfect their first EV.Over the 10 years, nearly 2,000 employees were employed with the hope of breaking through the evolving EV market, but it seems as if the competition was just too strong.Project Titan was never fully disclose... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17801 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:46:34 +0200 The streets of Tokyo could soon be filled with Uber Eats deliveries on the way. The difference between these deliveries and others around the world fulfilled by the same food order service? In Tokyo, the deliveries will be done by robots.It’s all thanks to a partnership between Uber Eats, the robotics firm Cartken and Mitsubishi Electric. The food will be delivered by Cartken’s Model C robots ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17800 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:40:56 +0200 Hot, dry and windy conditions have fuelled a huge blaze that has swept across parts of Victoria in South Australia.Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology says the circumstances have created a situation with “extreme to catastrophic fire dangers”.More than 30,000 people have been ordered to evacuate in parts of the province. The deadline given was Wednesday at midday, after that authorities deemed... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17799 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:37:39 +0200 Classic Lamborghinis are highly collectable and can be worth some pretty good money. It’s one thing seeing them at an elite car show, but a whole other thing seeing them driven hard, as intended when they were created. Spotting a 1973 Jarama GTS and 1968 400 GT 2+2 in the same place at the same time is a rare occurrence, they’re stylish classics with impressive specs. The 400 GT was first seen... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17789 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:02:43 +0200 Wrapping cars became big business fast, you can even see some of the most popular YouTubers and their rise to fame thanks to documenting the cool and fancy wraps they created for all manner of cars. Over the years, one of the most popular wrap choices ended up being matte-finish wraps. Even now, if you head to a motoring event of any decent size, you’re almost guaranteed to spot a matte black ca... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17788 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:22:34 +0200 In 2021, actress Kyra Sedgwick found out that she and her husband, actor Kevin Bacon are biologically related.Now, the footage of the moment the couple found out about it has resurfaced again and people are concerned that the couple was so calm about the news.The couple appeared on an episode of Finding Your Roots, a show where the guest’s ancestry is tracked. The host, Henry Louis Gates Jr. the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17781 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 21:06:18 +0200 A theme park in Tokyo, Japan dedicated to the Hello Kitty character was forced to close for a day after it received a terror threat.The theme park, Sanrio Puroland, also known as Hello Kitty Land received the threat via email. A spokesperson for the park, located in Tama New Town in the northern part of the city, said the park was closed for safety reasons.“As we are unable to adequately ensure ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17780 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 21:04:49 +0200 Scientists have discovered a new species of snake in the Amazon rainforest.It’s believed the newly discovered snake could be the biggest snake in the world.A group of scientists travelled to the Ecuadorian Amazon with hunters on a 10-day expedition. Their aim was to search for the northern green anaconda that has been undocumented until now.The group had to paddle down the rainforest’s river s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17779 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 21:02:59 +0200 A possible fuel leakage is the reason why Volkswagen in the United States is recalling more than 260,000 cars.It’s believed a pump located inside the fuel tank could leak fuel and lead to a fire. The problem seems to be a seal around a suction pump located near the fuel tank that’s been installed improperly. From there, it’s possible for fuel to leak out of the car and if it comes in contact... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17778 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 21:01:27 +0200 In a barn estimated to be the size of at least three tennis courts, South Africa’s biggest car collection is hidden under a cloud of dust.The collection was once owned by avid vintage car collector Louis Coetzer. He died tragically when he was killed in a car accident alongside his wife in 2020.Since then, his children have struggled to maintain the upkeeping of the cars and have subsequently as... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17772 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:15:26 +0200 For the fourth day in a row, the Eiffel Tower is closed due to a strike. This is the second strike within two months.According to unions, the strike is because of employees sharing their distaste with the famous French monument’s management.On its website, the tour’s operator, SETE, advised those with tickets who planned to visit the monument in the French capital to check the website before s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17771 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:12:19 +0200 You may have heard of Dutch automaker Spyker. The company is (was) old, its rich history dates back to the late 19th century. The company was originally founded in 1880 by two brothers, Jacobus and Hendrik-Jan Spijker, and the focus was on coachbuilding, but the focus eventually transitioned into building cars. The first Spyker car was released in 1903. Spyker soon gained prominence for its luxuri... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17766 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:43:56 +0200