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Star Sightings: Cardi B Looks Chic for a Meeting in L.A, Keanu Reeves Races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedwa

Star Sightings: Cardi B Looks Chic for a Meeting in L.A, Keanu Reeves Races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedwa

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Here’s a look at what celebrities have been up to as of late! Cardi B visited RVLV Group headquarters in Los Angeles, California for a meeting in the HELSA Aadi Knit Dress paired with the HELSA Bold Shoulder Long Coat. Charli XCX joined Valentino Beauty in New York City to celebrate her role as the brand’s Beauty Ambassador. Halle Berry wore a Jane Win Shark Tooth pendant while hosting a Real Talk About Women’s Health at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit: A New Era of Leadership at The Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel, California, where she spoke about Respin.  Ariana Grande wore custom ALDO x Wicked movie collaboration pumps while hosting Saturday Night Live in New York City. Megan Thee Stallion launched a holiday campaign with True Religion titled Where Wishes Come True featuring Hunxho. Bella Hadid wore the Intimissimi Boat Neck Modal Cashmere Ultralight Top in black while out and about in Los Angeles, California. Emma Roberts posed in the Etnia Barcelona Batlló in BE sunglasses on Instagram.  Anna Kendrick attended Creep LA’s Ghosts Haunted House in …

Evesham motor vehicle students pick up career tips from Listers

Evesham motor vehicle students pick up career tips from Listers

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Motor vehicle students at Evesham New College in Worcestershire were visited recently by representatives from Listers, a family-owned dealer group. More than 30 young people attended the event, asking questions of the Listers Volkswagen Evesham team and showing off their skills in the workshop. The students heard talks from Listers’ Simon Robinson and Rob Ricketts on career opportunities in the automotive sector. They also held presentations about working with superchargers and turbochargers. Level 3 students gave a live demonstration of removing and refitting front brakes on two different vehicles, while Level 2 students demonstrated their competence when working with front brakes. It’s hoped that the session will be the first of many in partnership with Listers Group, with ambitions to roll out sessions across other colleges in the Warwickshire College Group (WCG) – to which Evesham belongs. There are also possibilities for short-term industry placements. Robert Hampson, lecturer in the motor vehicle department at Evesham New College, said: “It’s fantastic for our students to have the chance to speak to people currently working in industry …

Hyundai Motor Group plans hybrid car launch in India, sources say

Hyundai Motor Group plans hybrid car launch in India, sources say

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SEOUL :Hyundai Motor Group plans to launch its first hybrid cars in India as early as 2026, three sources said, as the South Korean auto group looks beyond electric vehicles to boost its presence in a key auto market. The group, housing Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp, is evaluating a hybrid sport-utility vehicle of size similar to its top-selling, mid-sized Creta SUV in India, said two of the sources who have direct knowledge of the plans. Hyundai and Kia are both targeting the launch of hybrid SUVs in India in 2026 or 2027, one of the sources said, adding that their EV plans for India were also on track. In a statement, Hyundai Motor Group told Reuters it was “committed to a future of electrified mobility and will optimize product strategies for each market”. Source link

Toyota bZ3C and the bZ3X Debut at Beijing Motor Show

Toyota bZ3C and the bZ3X Debut at Beijing Motor Show

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Toyota has taken a significant stride in its journey towards carbon neutrality and meeting the growing demand for electric vehicles in the Chinese market by unveiling two new battery electric vehicles (BEVs), the bZ3C and bZ3X, at the Beijing Motor Show. This launch is a crucial component of Toyota’s strategy to expand its electric vehicle (EV) lineup and cater to the specific needs of the Chinese market. The bZ3C, designed specifically for Generation Z consumers, is a stylish and dynamic crossover that seamlessly blends innovative technology with a personalized design. This vehicle aims to create a unique personal space that resonates with the preferences and lifestyles of younger buyers. On the other hand, the bZ3X is tailored for families, featuring a spacious interior called “Cozy Home,” which prioritizes comfort and utility within an SUV format. To develop these innovative models, Toyota has collaborated with industry leaders such as: BYD TOYOTA EV TECHNOLOGY and FAW Toyota Motor for the bZ3C GAC Toyota Motor for the bZ3X These strategic partnerships have allowed Toyota to combine its expertise …

Longer gaming sessions are associated with improved cognitive functions and motor control

Longer gaming sessions are associated with improved cognitive functions and motor control

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A recent study published in the journal Healthcare indicates that longer gaming sessions are associated with improved cognitive functions and motor control skills in adolescents. The study challenges the traditional view of gaming as solely a risk factor, suggesting that extended periods of gaming may correlate with enhanced cognitive and motor development among young gamers. The debate over the risks associated with gaming has been highly contentious, particularly after the World Health Organization (WHO) labeled gaming as a potential contributor to disease and addiction in its 2018 International Classification of Diseases. This classification identified adolescents and young adult males as particularly vulnerable, linking gaming to antisocial behavior, emotional distress, and academic challenges. However, the same organization also promoted gaming as a positive activity during the COVID-19 pandemic through the ‘Play Apart Together’ initiative, recognizing its benefits under certain conditions. This conflicting viewpoint has fueled ongoing debate about the role of gaming in society. Given the popularity of gaming, researchers Hyoyeon Ahn and Jongeun Won of Seoul National University sought to examines its relationship with cognitive …

Motor neurone disease sufferers denied access to new treatment | UK | News

Motor neurone disease sufferers denied access to new treatment | UK | News

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A mother has been left devastated by a government ruling set to take away a “miracle drug” that has stopped her motor neurone disease from progressing. Eleanor Dalley, who has a 14-year-old daughter, was given just 18 months to two years to live when she was diagnosed with a rare form of the brutal terminal condition in 2019. Just two per cent of MND sufferers have this condition caused by a mutation in a gene called SOD1. She started taking tofersen, a promising new drug that slows the progression of the neuro-degenerative disease, in November 2022 through an early access programme – the phase following a clinical trial. By that point she could not turn over in bed without using her arms to lift her legs, but since the first treatment there has been “no further decline”. However, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has decided not to classify the new drug as treating a clinically distinct disease, a Highly Specialised Technologies. Instead the public body attached to the Department of Health …

‘Game changer’ test could spot signs of motor neurone disease earlier | Science & Tech News

‘Game changer’ test could spot signs of motor neurone disease earlier | Science & Tech News

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A “game changer” test could detect signs of motor neurone disease (MND) before symptoms appear, according to scientists. It can spot damaged cell proteins in samples of brain tissue – which are early indicators (biomarkers) of the disease. Motor neurone disease – also known as ALS – is an incurable condition that affects the brain and nerves and causes muscle weakness that gets worse over time. It can significantly shorten life expectancy and about 5,000 people in the UK are affected. The new test is known as TDP-43 aptamer and has been developed by experts from the University of Aberdeen. The university’s Dr Holly Spence said identifying MND as early as possible could make treatments more effective. “With better ability to detect disease, we might be able to diagnose people with MND earlier, when therapeutic drugs might be much more effective,” she said. MND is caused by a build up of certain proteins that clump together in the brain, causing the cells (motor neurones) to gradually stop sending messages to the muscles. Symptoms can come …

Electric motor firm YASA to take new HQ at Bicester Motion

Electric motor firm YASA to take new HQ at Bicester Motion

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YASA, an electric motor business wholly owned by Mercedes-Benz, has agreed to pre-let three buildings at Bicester Motion’s new Innovation Quarter for its UK headquarters. Once complete, the £60 million Innovation Quarter will occupy 215,000 sq ft of the 444-acre Oxfordshire estate – 88,000 sq ft of which has been set aside for YASA on a 15-year lease. With Cherwell District Council currently considering a reserved matters application, construction is due to start on-site in Summer 2024 with practical completion expected next spring. All three buildings will target BREEAM Excellent certification and EPC A rating, with dedicated ecology and biodiversity areas, green space amenities for staff health and wellbeing and bicycle parking spaces. Read the March 2024 issue of The Business Magazine, including our feature on skills They’ll also be prepared for the creation of solar PV technology. Markus Keicher, CEO of YASA, said: “Having grown out of an Oxford University PhD in 2009, YASA’s home has always been in Oxfordshire. “It’s important for the company and staff that YASA maintains a strong foothold in …

Farnborough International invests in Wiltshire brand behind The British Motor Show

Farnborough International invests in Wiltshire brand behind The British Motor Show

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Farnborough International, which hosts the town’s annual airshow among other events, has acquired a 48 per cent stake in Automotion Events. The Salisbury brand has organised its four-day British Motor Show at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre since 2021, when the centre was established. It’s now entered into a joint venture with Farnborough International as the two look to grow the scope of the show over the coming years. Andy Entwistle, CEO of Automotion Events, said: “This is an incredibly exciting step for the business and The British Motor Show brand. Visit Hampshire Biz News for bright, upbeat and positive business news from the county “With over 75 years of legacy, Farnborough International has unrivalled expertise in developing and hosting pioneering events, and we’re looking forward to working with the team to propel our show to the next level.” Gareth Rogers, CEO of Farnborough International, added: “We’re delighted to be entering into this partnership with Automotion Events ahead of The British Motor Show 2024. “We’ve hosted the show for the last three years and can look …

Trowbridge-based Platinum Motor Group buys Pebley Beach business

Trowbridge-based Platinum Motor Group buys Pebley Beach business

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Platinum Motor Group has bought the long-established Pebbly Beach motor group for an undisclosed sum. The company has purchased its Pebbly Beach Hyundai in Swindon and Pebbly Beach Hyundai and Suzuki in Swindon and Cirencester. Jeremy Cuff, Managing Director of the Platinum Motor Group said, “Our initial contact with Pebley Beach started just over a year ago, when owner and Managing Director Dominic Threlfall was considering his future and retirement. He approached us and asked as to whether we’d be interested in expanding our Hyundai representation. Our interest in doing so then led to a more specific discussion with Dom and the team at Hyundai UK who were both supportive of the change of ownership. We therefore pursued the opportunity presented to us, which has subsequently led to our acquisition of the business.” “The Pebley Beach business is long established in Swindon, which under Dom’s leadership and the good work of his dealership team members, have created and maintained a business that is highly respected locally and within Hyundai UK, serving a great many customers and …