Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application grandfather and husband passed away in his home September 18th He was the son of Rena Cortessis Carros and Demetrios (Karagounis) Carros.  Nick Immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 after the civil war in Greece in 1949 Reynolds High School and lived the remainder of his life in Winston Salem He married Xanthi Tsoumas on September 7th They remember their father as a devoted and loving parent teaching them the values of hard work and integrity He wanted to offer his kids the opportunities and exposure he didn’t have “Follow your hearts and dreams” a landmark restaurant in Winston Salem since 1963 Nick was known to his friends as an avid golfer who enjoyed his weekly golf group He was considered the “master of all who tinkers” always fixing and repairing anything broken He was always ready to help friends and family with projects or repairs His affection for European cars brought about a lifelong restoration hobby Nick was passionate about coaching youth basketball with the GOYA team He also enjoyed the hours spent in his backyard in nature with the animals that he adored Helen Tsiolkas; and extended family.  Nick leaves a legacy of family values and a strong work commitment The family remembers how much he enjoyed mentoring the youth in his community and was always prepared to give a philosophical lecture.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with Rev Burial will follow in Forsyth Memorial Park The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service in the church.  Memorials may be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church G.O.Y.A. 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Explore Texas lowriding through a display of seven lowrider cars, five bikes, fashion, music and so much more in the Carros y Cultura: Lowriding Legacies in Texas special exhibition Public programs at the Bullock Museum explore relevant history and celebrate the culture that has shaped our modern world and experiential activities visitors are invited to see local connections and discover how Texas fits into a broader national story a division of the Texas State Preservation Board ​​Carros y Cultura is sponsored by the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Hall Fund and Univision Austin 1800 Congress Ave.Austin, TX 78701Mailing Address: PO Box 12874Austin, TX 78711-2874 • Map it ContactUs@TheStoryofTexas.com The Bayer Leverkusen players and coaching staff had rather important on-pitch matters to preoccupy them last week but that didn't stop the Werkself bringing a visible and sparkling presence to New York City When you've won three different trophies -- the Bundesliga's Meisterschale the DFB-Pokal and the DFL-Supercup -- in the space of just a few frenetic months why not display them from the spectacular Manhattan skyline as part of a specially arranged trophy tour in a bid to attract new fans Club owner Bayer's consumer health headquarters also happen to be located across the Hudson in New Jersey It was a busy week in the Big Apple for the face of the club throughout the trip Fernando Carro has been Leverkusen's CEO since 2018 but Germany based throughout his professional career Carro was never a professional footballer but a regular attendee of matches in the standing section at the top of Camp Nou Austrian football great Hans Krankl and Bundesliga coaching legend Udo Lattek during their time with the Blaugrana Carro himself attended a German school in the Catalan capital and sat his Abitur (prestigious final exams) there Little could he have imagined what that immersion in a foreign language would ultimately lead to didn't exist in Spain," Carro told ESPN last week in New York so I went to Germany and stayed for a long time I worked there for a long time with a media company Having spoken to former and current employees of Bayer Leverkusen about Carro each one of them has variously used the words "likeable," "pleasant" and "passionate." There is indeed a twinkle in his eye when he speaks and he seems happy with a quote from his business past in which he said he loves people and numbers "I always say football is a people's business as we don't have any factory or production so it's really the peoples' business and the connection there is important," he said When he started in the football industry six years ago Carro concedes he didn't just follow the football decision-maker crowd with his public utterances about potential success "Bayer 04 was consistently on a good level but we were missing the trophies, so when I came to Leverkusen I realised the desire to win titles was important," he said. "I said I would prefer to win the DFB-Pokal than to be part of the Champions League "On numbers, you should wish to be in the Champions League, where you could earn €25 million to €30m. In the Pokal, you might only get €5m or €6m, but you have that trophy. I said we have the potential to strive for No. 1, not every year, but one year to beat Bayern Munich I said this in my beginning interview and (then sporting CEO) Rudi Völler said Carro has been reminded of his outspoken ambition by colleagues in the football world and Fernando Carro are two of the three architects of Bayer Leverkusen's unprecedented success in 2023-24 Bayer Leverkusen"They've told me but we thought you were crazy,' because I was saying very openly in meetings with other clubs: I want to become champion." Leverkusen have been richly praised for their astonishing 2023-24 season the first ever unbeaten domestic campaign by a Bundesliga club and just a point off the best points total recorded in a single campaign Carro is already eagerly looking forward to the Ballon d'Or Club of the Year award "My impression is, it will be either Real Madrid or us, so if we win this, we will have the recognition," he said. "If Madrid wins, then we still feel rewarded, because our season was amazing: finalists in the Europa League 90 points and unbeaten in the league and winning the Pokal It has been nearly two years since Carro went on the weekly Sport 1 TV panel show "Doppelpass" in front of a live studio audience and with Leverkusen struggling under then-coach Gerardo Seoane was asked about the possibility of a coaching change Carro used the famous words "wir sind gut vorbereitet" ("we are well prepared") Sign up for ESPN+ No one outside Leverkusen at that time knew the preparation would lead to hiring of his compatriot Xabi Alonso but Carro and highly respected sporting CEO Simon Rolfes had crossed paths with the urbane former midfielder in the months prior it can mean you need a coach in two years or one month and Simon is always preparing a list of coaches and this is something which is professional." The rest is now German football history, but whereas most didn't necessarily believe a Bundesliga title was likely until the early part of 2024 with last-gasp victories at FC Augsburg and RB Leipzig and then the convincing 3-0 win over Bayern Carro was convinced as early as Matchday 2 "'If we play like this every game, no one can beat us,' I thought," Carro said of his reaction to the 3-0 triumph at Borussia Monchengladbach in August 2023 Alonso rightly gets the credit for bringing a certain aura to the Rheinland but Carro believes the fit also has to do with Rolfes Both were midfielders who played the same position," Carro said "What convinced me was Xabi's analytical skills so I had the impression he always wanted to learn His ability to take his experiences as a player and put them into his role as a coach Thanks to the 2023-24 Unbesiegbaren (Unbeatables) plans are afoot for Leverkusen to run similar trophy tours in Brazil and perhaps Mexico Carro sees the club already well ahead of most other Bundesliga rivals in terms of international penetration Bayer Leverkusen celebrated the first unbeaten domestic season in German football history in 2023-24. Bayer Leverkusen"We have the third-best reach among Bundesliga clubs after Bayern and Borussia Dortmund," he said it has gone to another level because of last season Carro has missed only three Bayer 04 games in six years, and so flying back across the Atlantic after a whirlwind 48 hours to go straight to the Kraichgau region and witness Leverkusen's 4-1 win at TSG Hoffenheim was a priority the club arranged a special watch party around the game for Leverkusen fans old and new in a Brooklyn biergarten The Bundesliga will not be doing what LaLiga clubs are considering in potentially taking league games to the U.S It's simply incongruous in a culture where football is for local communities first and foremost and everyone attached to the German game knows this But Carro did offer hope to Leverkusen and other Bundesliga fans Stateside that perhaps the DFL-Supercup it would be possible to have the Supercup in the USA or another country," Carro said "Many fans don't like it anyway with it being the same weekend as the first Pokal round Thinking differently has become one of Carro's hallmarks in German football KXAN Austin community and Chicano culture in Texas lowriding Mercedes Mata’s 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo sits on display at the "Carros y Cultura: Lowriding Legacies" exhibit in Texas exhibit during the opening reception at the Bullock Texas State History Museum Chuy Martinez’s sparkling blue 1975 Monte Carlo with multicolor stripes has been with him since he was 17 by working jobs with his dad’s plumbing company he laughs – there’s a lot of detail to go through: from the paint job to the chrome-engraved 24k gold plating on not just the bumpers but to the specially-made one-of-a-kind hydraulics system that allows the lowrider to go up and down that’s the Mexican culture,” Martinez said keeping your culture – that makes you feel good and I’m proud of it I’m proud and glad to have my car here in a museum.” Chuy Martinez’s 1975 Chevy Monte Carlo Martinez founded Brown Impressions Lowrider Car Club of Laredo and it’s been going for 45 years since he bought The Blue Monte is in the Lowrider Hall of Fame and has 17 chapters crossing not just state lines Not only is there a chapter in Nuevo Laredo across the Rio Grande but there’s also a chapter across the Pacific Ocean in Japan The “Lowriding Legacies” part of the exhibit name is not an exaggeration One of Austin’s first lowriders was John Colunga I call it ‘One Bad ’67,’ but everybody nowadays calls it a legend,” Colunga said “August the 28th the museum’s supposed to have a birthday party for my car because I’ll have it for 46 years So I’m looking forward to having cake for the car.” One Bad ’67 is sparkling green and has two murals: La Virgen de Guadalupe on the trunk and a guardian angel on the hood watching over two children as they cross a bridge Its an homage to a portrait that was on the headboard of Colunga’s childhood bed where he and his brother slept The car holds a special place in Colunga’s heart and although he says being part of the museum exhibit is an honor “I told my wife I gotta go see it like every other two days because I missed being in the garage and it’s the first time I’m gonna be without it for four months being here So I’m gonna miss it a lot,” he said Robert Rodriguez poses with his 1985 Ford F-150 at the "Carros y Cultura" exhibit opening reception a support organization that promotes the lowrider community and spreads awareness of the lifestyle It’s something senior curator Kathryn Siefker thought about when talking with folks from the lowriding community about putting together the exhibit And so it was a lot of interviewing people,” Siefker said “It was a lot of spending weekends at lowrider events and they answered all my millions of questions and explained lowriding to me and welcomed me into their homes and making sure they felt confident giving us their cars for four months.” Siefker says Bullock is devoted to telling everyone’s stories and “Carros y Cultura” begins to bring that ethos forward “This story hasn’t had to be told on this scale and at the state history museum I think adds a level of appreciation to what they bring to Texas history and Texas culture,” she said » GET MORE NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE: Sign up for Texas Standard’s weekly newsletters Clint Westwood is a journalist for La Prensa Texas in San Antonio He was one of the advisors for the exhibit and covered the lowriding community for years “It’s feels very good, uh me siento muy … excited,” he laughs, quoting from the movie “Selena.” it is kind of surreal,” he continued “It’s kind of still sinking in I never thought our culture would be highlighted this much on a main stage And being able to highlight the Latino and the lowriding culture to a wider range of audiences I think it’s a beautiful thing.” Lowrider car clubs are not just about the bumping hydraulics and sparkling paint jobs The clubs are known for bringing the community together raising money for different nonprofit organizations “I would write my articles on the lowriding familia the story of a car that gets passed through generation to generation The bond that families have together working on a vehicle the detail… It’s taking pride in what we have.” Those bonds are strong and lowriders are often born into it it catches everyone’s attention,” she said The 20-year-old from Dallas graduated high school early at 16 and knew she wanted to build cars just like her dad “I was tired of being in the back seat.” but you gotta put your own money into it to fix it up.’ So that’s what I did,” Mata said There’s also sixteen-year-old Issac Morales and his lowrider bicycle He and his grandmother named it “The Last Prayer” and religious iconography adorns the shimmering blood red-wine finish “I picked that color because of the way they say ‘the blood of wine is the blood of the Lord,” he said “One of the sides has the Virgin Mary The other side has Jesus with the cross with the thorn crown it has the sacred heart and the prayer hands.”  He and his grandmother would spend time going to church His grandmother wanted him to become an altar boy but before he could So Morales decided they could work on the bike together and she would be the inspiration.   I want you to be a part of it.’ Because we both loved it,” Morales said “So me and her decided to come up with the names and details and everything I’m happy that I built it with her.” Sort of like the memento Trampia Guzman’s grandmother left to the cultura when she passed: curtains.  He’s the owner and operator of Cultura Boulevard Clothing in Austin Guzman asked for those memorable gold curtains and initially didn’t know what he was going to do with them I’m going to honor my grandmother by making a zoot suit reminiscent of the ’30s and ’40s era And I’m going to wear it,” Guzman said The gold zoot suit quickly became iconic within the community It is now on display in the museum along with a sharp black and white zoot suit he tailor-made for his wife.  Trampia Guzman poses in front of two zoot suits he made that are on display at the "Carros y Cultura" exhibit contrasting vastly with the zoot suit’s checkered past Hispanics were actually kind of frowned upon for wearing zoot suits – wearing the oversized zoot suits 40-inch at the knee and the 10-inch cuffs,” Guzman said they were considered hoodlums back in the day.” Guzman says it’s taken a huge leap forward “with people actually embracing the culture More modern cholo apparel is also highlighted in the exhibit as well one style of shoe iconic to the chicano community – the Nike Cortez.  The special lowrider edition is made with material normally used in the interior of a classic car. The design was a collaboration with influential Chicano artist Mister Cartoon and the pair was provided to the museum by community historian Enrique Navarette.  “I curate and collect a lot of memorabilia – art anything that has ties to our culture,” he said “I felt like it’s important to curate and collect all this stuff People photograph Arturo Dehoyos’ 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme which features a mural of Mexican ranchera singer Vicente Fernandez at the "Carros y Cultura" opening reception and it’s hard to put that into numbers A 2013 study done on knowledge loss within indigenous societies laments that “there are no estimates of the rate at which the specific cultural traits of a group disappear,” but it leads to what many in marginalized communities already know – it’s usually up to them to be their own historians passing along the traditions to the next generation.  Like to 8-year-old Sanoma Stewart from San Antonio It’s sort of like the one driven by the infamous Bonnie and Clyde except its a lowrider so it’s got the bling.  “I know it’s a ’39 Chevrolet,” she says The cars and the culture surrounding it is already a family affair and a big part of personal histories But with this exhibit is an official acknowledgement from the state that Chicano car culture is significant to Texas history and not to be forgotten If you found the reporting above valuable, please consider making a donation to support it here. 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The Alvarez family's customized tricycle"Holy Roller" is a testament to the generational bonds strengthened through lowriding "My son got very interested in the lowrider bicycles at the show ALSO |#TBT: Revisiting the 75-year-old tale of the French Gratitude Train at Camp Mabry The exhibit underscores the dedication and artistry of the lowriding community "The work ethic is extraordinary," Siefker notes "The amount of time and effort that goes into these cars to create beautiful works of art is remarkable." which began in the Mexican American communities of California in the 1940s has grown over the past 80 years into a rich canvas for artistic expression and cultural identity "We hope people understand the history and talents that go into these vehicles," says Deborah Alvarez Siefker hopes the exhibit will break stereotypes and foster appreciation for the depth of love and community inherent in lowriding "I really hope that the exhibit helps to break some of those stereotypes about lowriding and helps people appreciate the depth of love that goes into every vehicle and the relationships around lowriding." 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have to spend on your car insurance Copyright © 2025 Driven Communications Sdn and culture — these are the legacies of the lowrider The word “lowrider” can describe a car: low to the ground lowrider refers to people: those who own the cars With roots in the Mexican American community lowriding started in the 1940s and grew into a distinctive car culture — a canvas for celebrating identity through artistic expression Carros y Cultura introduces visitors to the rich culture that is Texas lowriding Explore the characteristics that make a custom car a lowrider car in an interactive touchscreen mural Meet the people who make lowriding a community through media pieces and interviews car and driver maintain a legacy that has been nurtured across generations of lowriding families to build a phenomenon that has been imitated Sponsored by the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Hall Fund and Univision Austin The Bullock Texas State History Museum is a division of the State Preservation Board Additional support of exhibitions and programs is provided by the Texas State History Museum Foundation is the founder of the Tejano Super Show in Odessa A previous version of this story misidentified Hernandez The Bullock Texas State History Museum's newest exhibit is part history Its Texas lowriding exhibit, "Carros y Cultura," was unveiled this month and will run until Sept It showcases seven cars and five bikes — their chrome oranges pinks and blues glimmering under the showcase lights — and tells the stories within the Chicano subculture Here are five reasons why you should take make the trip one hot summer afternoon From multicolored upholstery jobs and owner plaques to chain steering wheels and geometric candy chrome paint jobs each lowrider has plenty a visitor can study Kneel or sit near many of the elevated cars to see the axel engravings gleam with the regality of a knight’s armor The exhibit’s seven cars guide viewers through the exhibit Exhibit curator Kathryn Siefker said that each car was meant to represent an aspect of lowriding culture there are smaller materials donated by the cars’ owners — car club photo collages old jackets — that show the other glimpses into the communities formed through these vehicles A distinctly Texan treatmentLowriding’s origins are often traced back to California’s Mexican American community in the 1940s The Bullock exhibit estimates the subculture arrived in Texas about 20 years later But what’s ever halted the emergence of a distinctly Texan arch to anything “Carros y Cultura” features an orange-and-white Whataburger lowriding bicycle adorned with a chromed “Flying W,” “No tomato”-labeled pedals the shiny golden french fries and an upholstered banana seat that opens to reveal a spray-painted illustration of owner Danny Pechal’s childhood Whataburger in Spring the short documentary about the state’s longest-running lowrider exhibition The exhibit features three Austin lowrider cars: Raul Rodriguez Jr.’s 1963 Chevy Impala John Colunga’s 1967 Ford LTD and Robert Rodriguez Jr.’s 1985 Ford F-150 His LTD features an Imron emerald paint that has lasted brilliantly since 1983 The car has the trophies it's compiled over decades of competition in the back seat Colunga's car also has an illustration of La Virgen de Guadalupe “Instead of putting the roses around the Virgen and this is what I love,” Colunga told the American-Statesman Colunga began to build out his LTD in 1978 after he saw his first lowrider cars in an H-E-B parking lot The owners were from Corpus Christi and Laredo Colunga added a hydraulic system to his LTD in the early ’80s so too did Austin’s nascent lowriding scene Colunga tries to celebrate a birthday for the LTD each summer Seifker said that tradition could continue this summer Stories told intergenerationallyFathers to sons parents to children and grandchildren: “Carros y Cultura” tells the story of the traditions and skills passed on through the lowriding community Robert Rodriguez Jr.’s lowrider gives second life to a family car and for many years his father and uncles drove it to the store or work When he inherited it after his grandmother's passing in 2003 repainting it Aztec gold and upholstering it “It’s something creative that came out of my mind Just past the bright sparkle of fellow Austinite Raul Rodriguez Jr.’s cherry red Impala there’s an equally flashy ride for a baby: a 1950s Taylor Tot stroller customized in chrome for his son the third Raul Rodriguez to be brought into the lowriding tradition built his grandson a tricked-out toy pedal truck in a similar act of induction The grandson is in charge of keeping and displaying the toy truck at competitions the youngest person and only woman to show her car in the exhibit She learned how to upkeep her Barbie pink 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo from her father who also worked with her to add hydraulics and install metal adornments There’s a reason lowrider cars are not commonly shown indoors Setting up the exhibit required squeezing the vehicles into a service elevator as wide as many of the cars themselves Bullock spokesperson Lindsay Muncy told the Statesman Owners came with their cars to display them in their pose of choice some have sent friends to inspect and clean their cars It's a pride and dedication that can be admired as the oldies soundtrack rolls Reflecting on the "unexpected" opportunity to showcase his car at the Bullock Initial D sits as one of the most influential for a whole generation of us we’ve taken the time to give you a full list of every car in Initial D - plus our top 10 picks Todo School is introduced to us in Initial D’s Fourth Stage a place for up-and-coming mountain racers to learn the trade The crown jewel of its exclusively Honda fleet is an EK9 Type R used as its demonstration car though considered a monster by many students due to its sheer power it’s equipped with a Spoon Sports-tuned B16B making 197bhp We see it in action against the Fujiwara Tofu Shop AE86 early in Project D’s quest to conquer every mountain road in Japan with Todo School graduate Tomoyuki Tachi pulling a sensational hairpin overtake on Fujiwara Takumi debuts a new technique - Blind Attack - switching off his AE86’s headlights to disappear into the darkness before slinging it up the inside of the EK9 It’s the last time we see a Civic in Initial D Before the R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R burst into Initial D Takumi’s opposition had only been lightweight the introduction of Godzilla itself is a seismic one Serving as Takumi’s introduction to all-wheel-drive racers NightKids leader Nakazato’s R32 is one of the most menacing in the whole series with upgrades pretty much limited to a Nismo front bumper On a mission to prove drifting is for show and not for speed Nakazato challenges Takumi to a battle on Akina Despite holding the lead for much of their race allowing Takumi and the ‘86 an easy passage through to win Directly after Nakazato’s defeat to Takumi NightKids driver Shingo Shoji decides he needs to beat Takumi to prove himself as the best driver in the street racing team.  but some serious modifications are made - including a new ECU an increased compression ratio and a lightweight flywheel Shoji challenges Fujiwara to a ‘duct tape deathmatch’ - requiring them to control the car with just one hand Shoji tries to get dirty - but his attempt at a wreck ends up with putting himself into a guardrail Introduced at the very beginning of Initial D Iketani’s super-clean S13 is something to appreciate Before we even find out Takumi has been driving the AE86 along Akina for years we’re led to believe a passenger ride in Iketani’s Nissan is his first taste of mountain racing - naturally ending in a pile of vomit The lime green two-tone Silvia gets a few tasteful mods - including Silvia K aero parts and a set of SSR Mark II wheels - soon swapped out for a set of Nismo LM GT2 wheels and then again for LM GT1s later in the series Beating out Iketani’s S13 though is the one driven by his love interest We’re introduced to Sato’s Sileighty towards the end of First Stage - the show’s first series - along with co-driver known together as ‘Impact Blue’ after their RPS13’s colour Few changes are made to the Sileighty - though itself a wicked mash-up of the S13’s front end paired with a 180SX’s rear - but subtle mods include a B-Wave rear spoiler plus a lovely set of gold Rays Volk Mesh wheels Sato and Sayuki’s race against Takumi is an epic one but the real heartbreak is Iketani initially standing Sato up for a date - and arriving too late after changing his mind Mitsubishi Evos are a common sight in Initial D but our first experience comes in Second Stage - with team Emperor’s leader Sudo and his Evo III Following another Emperor driver’s defeat to Takumi (Seji and his Evo IV shout-out for him cutting up the stickers of teams he’s beaten and putting them on his car’s spoiler) Sudo brings out his big guns to put the AE86 in its place Upgrades include include an anti-lag system a boost controller and an improved turbine housing for the turbocharger Sudo manages to beat Takumi - a rare feat - though only because his ‘86s engine blows up with Takumi driving the reworked Trueno and winning a tight battle Keisuke Takahashi is one of the top guns in Akagi RedSuns Being the first man to go on a hunt for Akina’s AE86, Takahashi’s FD Mazda RX-7 immediately hits as a stand-out in the series and undergoes one of the biggest transformations of any car throughout there’s something new almost every time we see it - eventually winding up with a full RE Amemiya bodykit with all the carbon fibre trimmings and 335bhp from its twin-rotor 13B That honour goes to his brother Ryosuke and his FC this RX-7 remains pretty subdued at the start with only subtle modifications made - though expertly piloted by RedSuns leader Takahashi This suffices for Ryosuke’s mission statement of the RedSuns setting records on every course in the Kanto Plain region Ryosuke is beaten and decides to retire from racing and instead watch from the sidelines He does eventually overhaul his FC for Project D do uses the bewinged RX-7 to sight out courses ahead of the team’s races There’s no introduction needed for this AE86 Without the Fujiwara Tofu Shop delivery car Despite having no care for racing at the start it’s the AE86 and Takumi that earn the title of ‘Ghost of Akina’ from Fujiwara’s skilful late-night tofu runs - something he’d been doing since just 13 years of age The first major upgrade comes after the original engine blows up during Takumi’s showdown with Sudo and his Evo which is swapped out for a TRD Group A-spec 4A-GE over time the Trueno gains new brakes and a carbon fibre bonnet The AE86 does meet an untimely end in its final race (appropriately against another hot shot in a Trueno) Prices for the real thing have skyrocketed since Initial D took the car world by storm but we don’t think it’s the coolest in the whole series… The top honour goes to the choice of Bunta Fujiwara and arguably the coolest character in the whole series Once Takumi gets serious about his downhill racing and takes the ‘Hachiroku’ effectively as his own old man Fujiwara decides to find himself a new set of wheels He finds himself with the keys to a Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type R for a test drive and ends up in an impromptu race against his own son on Mount Akina Without Takumi realising who was behind the wheel he eventually loses to the Impreza - sealing Bunta’s decision to buy it the Impreza remains practically stock - with the exception of a custom exhaust It pinches top spot from the Trueno AE86 in our eyes as he borrows it for a few dates in the series… Takumi’s best friend is probably the biggest AE86 fanboy out there and channels every one of us through his anger at Fujiwara’s early ignorance of the car Itsuki does eventually muster up enough yen to buy the Levin of his dreams - only to realise later he’s bought an AE85 with the weedy 3A-U engine - producing about 79bhp he does eventually buy himself a turbo kit for the 85 - almost doubling its power and bringing everyone’s favourite lonely driver a small amount of success Honda Civic Type R EK9 - driven by Daiki Ninomiya Spoon Sports Honda Civic Type R EK9 - owned by Todo School Mazda RX-7 FC - driven by Ryosuke Takahashi Mazda RX-7 FD - driven by Keisuke Takahashi Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 - driven by Papa Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III GSR - driven by Kyoichi Sudo Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV RS - driven by Seiji Iwaki Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V RS - driven by Aikawa Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR Tommi Makinen Edition - driven by Ichijo Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII GSR - driven by Kobayakawa Nissan Fairlady Z Z33 - driven by Ryuji Ikeda Nissan Silvia S13 - driven by Koichiro Iketani Nissan Silvia Q’s S14 - driven by Kenta Nakamura Nissan Silvia Spec-R S15 - driven by The Two Guys From Tokyo Nissan Silvia Spec-R S15 - driven by Hiroya Okuyama Nissan Skyline 25GT Turbo ER34 - driven by Atsuro Kawai Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 - driven by Takeshi Nakazato Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 - driven by Rin Hojo Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 - driven by Kozo Hoshino Subaru Impreza WRX STI Coupe Type R Version V - driven by Bunta Fujiwara Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 (three-door) - driven by Takumi Fujiwara Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 (two-door) - driven by Shinji Inui Toyota Corolla Levin AE86 - driven by Wataru Akiyama Toyota Corolla Levin AE85 - driven by Itsuki Takeuchi Toyota Altezza RS200 - driven by Nobuhiko Akiyama Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 - driven by Miki Toyota Supra A80 - driven by Hideo Minagawa reviews and unmissable promotions from the team direct to your inbox For more information see our Privacy Policy Next 10 Racing Games That Need To Be Remastered Ryan Hirons Ryan is Car Throttle's News and Features Editor you’ll find Ryan pretending to drive them on Gran Turismo or playing with radio-controlled ones In reply to by Caro i thought i would do that just because boredom While its the same info its easier to see whats been done when compiled here rather than the wiki the rims on keisukes FD in the first stage are MS-01 ( Mazdaspeed 01) The R32 looks soooo good in black 💓💓 all taken from Initial DLets just say I redrove ( reposted ) Bunta did not have it in stage 4 he got it in stage 5 In reply to by takumi fujiwara 1 © Crash Media Group Ltd 2025.The total or partial reproduction of text photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form Seven lowrider cars are on display at the Bullock Museum in an exhibit called Carros y Cultura: Lowrider Legacies in Texas Lowriders are usually classic cars modified with flashy paint jobs and hydraulic suspension that let drivers change their cars' ride height The modifications aren't meant to make the cars faster; instead these cars are meant to be driven low and slow Kathryn Siefker said she studied lowrider culture before curating the exhibit but the real education came from spending time in the community “Everyone in the lowrider community has been so generous in sharing their time and their knowledge and their expertise and really with trusting us to tell this story,” Siefker said She spent some time attending lowrider car meets all over Austin to get to know the community These gatherings let owners show off their lowriders and share modification tips “Just hanging out with the community for the last eight to 10 months was so much fun," Siefker said Siefker was surprised by the family element of the community Many of the lowriders she talked to have modified their kids' strollers and toy cars with the same sparkly paint jobs and engraved chrome accents as their cars you are part of this larger community and family that’s going to see you through,” Siefker said the exhibit showcases bicycles and pedal-powered toy cars given the full lowrider treatment Siefker said the lowrider community showed up in many ways in the process of creating the exhibit One lowrider couldn’t get a covered trailer to transport a car to the museum from Dallas nicknamed “La Mera Mera,” turned up grimy after a rainy drive down folks from the Austin community showed up at the museum’s loading dock to get La Mera Mera looking its best before being put on display “All these people showed up to help them that they hadn’t met but were now fast friends because they all believed in this cause and what was happening,” Siefker said “Even the logistics have turned out to be a blessing in bringing people together.” The Bullock Museum is celebrating all things lowrider this Sunday with break dancers and activities to teach about hydraulics and airbrushing Carros y Cultura: Lowrider Legacies in Texas will be on display until September You can sign up to receive your free Cultura Guide at AustinVida.com. Texas — A vibrant celebration of Texas's lowrider culture is set to rev up at the Bullock Texas State History Museum on May 11 "Carros y Cultura: Lowriding Legacies in Texas" showcases the colorful heritage of Texas's lowriding communities through a captivating exhibition featuring artifacts and lowrider cars and bicycles from across the state Originating within the Mexican American community in California after World War II lowriding emerged as a proud expression of cultural identity adorned with intricate artwork and lowered frames became symbols of Chicano civil rights activism As cities enacted height restrictions on cars lowriders adapted with innovative hydraulic systems defining the distinctive look of these vehicles lowriding evolved into a competitive sport with formal car shows leaving a lasting impact on the automotive industry and becoming a global phenomenon lauds Texas lowriders as "immensely creative and endlessly kind." The museum aims to honor their legacy and share their stories through this exhibition ALSO |#TBT: Sunken in Matagorda Bay 300 years ago, 'La Belle' rises in new interactive way "Carros y Cultura" features seven lowrider cars Visitors will witness iconic vehicles like a gold-plated '63 Chevy Impala and a customized 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme adorned with a mural of Mexican singer Vicente Fernández Interactive displays offer insights into the unique elements that define lowrider culture complemented by first-person interviews with community members the Bullock Museum will host various programs and events visitors can enjoy H-E-B Free First Sunday with free exhibit admission and lowrider-themed activities "Carros y Cultura: Lowriding Legacies in Texas" is a bilingual exhibition presented in English and Spanish at the Bullock Museum from May 11 to September 2 For more information, visit TheStoryofTexas.com/lowriders Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of Singapore straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Singapore without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. 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Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us Authorities are warning of risks and potential fines in some states while the trend gains popularity across the U.S The streets of Chicago were filled with brilliance and color as a parade of cars adorned with Christmas lights made its way through a trend that continues to gain popularity in the United States vehicles adorned with multicolored LED lights and creative designs illuminated the city leaving many in awe and spreading the festive spirit opinions about the trend of decorating cars with Christmas lights are divided While some users celebrate the joy it brings calling it "a Christmas spectacle on wheels," others view it as excessive "It's absurd; it makes no sense to have lights on a car as they can cause accidents," say those who question the safety of this practice authorities warn about the risks associated with decorating cars with Christmas lights These adornments can distract other drivers and even lead to violations of traffic laws depending on the region of the United States where they are located Some users on social media also point out the damage to the vehicle's body this will lead to unnecessary expenses for the owners this practice can result in significant fines and even the arrest of the driver in certain cases this trend raises the question of the need to balance "creativity at Christmas" with road safety The caravan has sparked controversy due to concerns about road safety as the lights can distract drivers and violate traffic laws in addition to potentially causing damage to vehicle bodies The risks include distractions from other drivers Authorities warn that decorating vehicles with Christmas lights can be dangerous and may violate traffic regulations in addition to putting everyone on the road at risk A team of journalists dedicated to reporting on current events in Cuba and topics of global interest we strive to provide accurate news and critical analysis A team of journalists dedicated to reporting on current events in Cuba and issues of global interest Cristiano Ronaldo Dos Santos Aveiro is arguably one of the most celebrated soccer players of our time He is thirty-five years old and continues to grace our screens with his incredible wins and now we’re here to talk about the Cristiano Ronaldo car collection Cristiano has extraordinary football talents that earned him the title of one of the best players or Cristiano’s career debuted at the age of 16 in 2002 when he started as a player for Sporting Lisbon He left the team for Manchester United in 2003 where he made a name for himself for the next six years Cristiano left Manchester United in 2009 for Real Madrid until he debuted again in Manchester United he has parted ways with Manchester United during his time at the 2022 World Cup We don’t know where he will play next but we do know that no matter where he plays he will most certainly always have an incredible car collection Cristiano has played over 400 games in his career he always delivers exceptional performance during every game he is part of Cristiano is also a five-time Ballon D’or winner and has bagged over 30 trophies in his career Some of these trophies include; seven league titles in England UEFA European Championship for his country Portugal and four FIFA Club World Cups He was the first to win league titles in England He also scored the most goals in last season’s Serie A and won the golden boot at the year’s championship Cristiano has been a top player for the past 20 years Cristiano’s skills continue to grow as the years progress earning him recognition in his club and other numerous clubs Being successful and one of the most famous players of his time it is no surprise that he is among the highest-paid players in the world In the rest of this article, we will briefly review some of the superstar’s favorite rides. To answer how many cars does Cristiano Ronaldo own? Let’s go over some of Ronaldo car collection lists. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) The Cristiano Ronaldo Rolls-Royce he drives has a personalized interior with black and white leather. It is also the only SUV Rolls Royce ever made and he bought it soon after joining Juventus Football Club. This is one of his favorite cars. With top speed and a pet-friendly environment, this Ferrari model ranks high on Ronaldo’s list. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) Ronaldo did gift himself this car on his 27th birthday. It is a black beauty with a fantastic glow and shimmer. Rumors have it that he also owns a white version of the Lamborghini Aventador. This Cristiano Ronaldo Bugatti is reportedly one of his latest vehicle conquests. The car is a limited edition worth £8.5 Million. If true, nine other people in the world only own this version. The car has top-notch specs and will have you turning your neck once you spot it. It has a powerful engine and an even better outlook. No wonder it is among Ronaldo’s favorite cars. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) With a powerful engine and exemplary performance, the Porsche series created quite a scene during its release, and Ronaldo couldn’t resist this car. This is yet another Ferrari addition to the enormous yet breathtaking car collection that Cristiano Ronaldo owns. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) This luxurious yet powerful vehicle is Ronaldo’s favorite when visiting the countryside. It has the features of a G wagon but one engine that is extremely powerful to surpass the most challenging terrain. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) Of all Cristiano Ronaldo Bugatti, this particular Bugatti is one of Cristiano Ronaldo’s most expensive cars. Cristiano bought this car on one of his appearances from Real Madrid. Madrid players get an Audi each year for being part of the club. However CR7 handpicked his Audi RS7 while at the club. This Audio RS7 is a powerful Audi model. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) To most of us, this Mercedes Benz is a luxury vehicle. However, Ronaldo considers this car as one of his modest vehicles. This is one of the most expensive production cars globally and among Ronaldo’s rich car collections. Ronaldo bought it when he decided to stay with Manchester United for a more extended period. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) Ronaldo admitted that he likes two of everything; his Ferrari collection is no exception considering the Ferrari 599 is just one of them. Its argued this model is the most extreme sports car ever produced by Ferrari. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) This car was a dedication to a famous car race driver, Ayton Senna. Ronaldo bought the car to honor the Brazilian race driver’s legacy. This was one of Ronaldo most expensive car back in 2009. Ronaldo particularly loved its lush interior and its convertible design. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) This Mercedes series is a trademark of Ronaldo as it projects power and control that he resonates with while in the field. This model packs the S class luxury design as a two-seater body and has a top-performing engine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) Ronaldo bought the Veyron after winning the 2016 Champions Trophy league, to celebrate the victory. This is a roadster version that is also referred to as a supercar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) Little information is available about Ronaldo’s interest in this particular car, but from the looks of it, it is a powerful and gorgeous vehicle that Ronaldo had to try for himself. Ronaldo bought this Ferrari when he decided to skip training and instead went out and bought himself this magnificent model from the famous factory in Maranello, Italy. It is clear that Cristiano Ronaldo, aside from his evident love for soccer, also has a great love and appreciation for cars. He enjoys spending most of his money on luxury car models, all of which seem to bring him joy. We anticipate that the collection will only keep growing with time. What else do you think Zuckerberg has in his car... The streets of Monaco are no stranger to exotic, supercars... Whether you’re a die-hard Ford GT enthusiast or just a... A basketball star shows off his unique performance masterpiece. Along... Every Sunday evening, 20-year-old Mercedes Mata would cruise her sparkly pink 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo down Jefferson Boulevard in Oak Cliff and through Downtown Dallas. Her customized lowrider, which she named La Mera Mera, caught the attention of many on the streets of her hometown and even celebrities online. But in November, her car did its last low-and-slow drive down the Dallas pavement. At least for another four months, Mata said, because La Mera Mera is being showcased in a Texas museum exhibition this summer. “It feels unreal,” Mata said. “I never thought it would get this far.” The Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin has put together its first exhibition dedicated to the legacy of Texas lowriders. The exhibition “Carros y Cultura” celebrates lowriders: the Mexican American community’s bouncing old-school cars and the people who ride them. Among the seven Texas lowriders being showcased, Mata is the only woman, the only one from Dallas, and the youngest lowrider in the exhibition. Senior curator Kathryn Siefker said the exhibition shows the relationship between the car and the person behind the wheel, and the relationships those people have with each other and their community. “We’re really trying to highlight the lowrider as a person, as a strong family figure, as a community leader, as an activist,” Siefker said. “The person is the heart of lowriding.” For Mata, spending money and time to build and customize her lowrider isn’t a hobby. This was a lifestyle she was born into. Mata is a member of the Dallas Lowriders, a club founded by her late uncle Ivy in 1979. In 1985, after her uncle’s death, the club disbanded and was inactive until 2003, the year Mata was born. Her father, Mark, became the spokesperson for the Dallas Lowriders, but a year later he was incarcerated. He remained behind bars until Mata and her sister, Mariah, were preteens. “Lowriding helped us connect with him,” Mata said. “It’s a deeper story than just a car.” In the 1940s, lowriding turned into an artistic outlet for self expression and identity within the Mexican American community. It was popular in California and then spread to parts of Texas. Lowrider culture is fueled by community and family support, and Mata’s La Mera Mera is a product of that. “The cars are like an expression of ourselves,” Mata said. “It’s about family and bringing people together – unity.” Mata spent five months taking the La Mera Mera apart and upgrading it for the exhibition. She redid the hydraulic setup, redipped the chrome suspensions, replaced the motor, updated the pink trunk and more. The glittery rose-gold lowrider still has the Dallas Lowriders silver plaque showing in the rear window, but another addition shows the real mera mera.  A candy-pink mural of Mata was painted on the hood of the car. Mata, wearing the popular upside-down Dallas cap, is surrounded by Dallas sights. Some of the images include the Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff, the Jefferson Boulevard street sign, the Dallas neon Pegasus icon and the downtown skyline. “Everybody that knows me knows I have a big personality,” Mata said. “I was like, ‘Let’s go all out.’” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bullock Museum (@bullockmuseum) Along with La Mera Mera, Mata will also showcase personal items in a glass case that includes an original gold Dallas Lowrider plaque, her Dallas Lowrider of the Year award from 2023, and her first steering wheel that was once on her dad’s lowrider from 2003. The rest of the Bullock Museum exhibition will include lowrider bikes, fashion, music, photography and videos. An interactive touchscreen mural will allow visitors to explore the characteristics that make a custom car a lowrider car: hydraulics, upholstery and paint. “It’s pretty cool that the culture itself is getting exposure,” Mata said. “It’s getting what it deserves.” The exhibition opened May 11 and will continue through Sept. 2.  Arts Access is an arts journalism collaboration powered by The Dallas Morning News and KERA. This community-funded journalism initiative is funded by the Better Together Fund, Carol & Don Glendenning, City of Dallas OAC, The University of Texas at Dallas, Communities Foundation of Texas, The Dallas Foundation, Eugene McDermott Foundation, James & Gayle Halperin Foundation, Jennifer & Peter Altabef and The Meadows Foundation. The News and KERA retain full editorial control of Arts Access’ journalism. favoring privileged sectors while excluding the majority from access to transportation The Cuban government has announced a new regulation that sets prices for the import and sale of vehicles in the country and has sparked controversy due to the high costs that citizens interested in acquiring a means of transportation will have to bear converted to US dollars at the official exchange rate reflect a situation that makes it difficult for even those with above-average incomes to access vehicles a standard internal combustion vehicle will cost 2,040,000 Cuban pesos if the model is less than five years old which is equivalent to about 15,900 dollars If the vehicle is between 5 and 15 years old the cost will be 1,020,000 CUP (7,950 dollars) while those older than 15 years will be sold for 510,000 CUP which is equivalent to more than 27,000 dollars This price range is far from being affordable for most Cubans whose average monthly salary barely covers basic needs often viewed as a more economical transportation option A motorcycle that is less than five years old will cost 265,000 CUP vehicles are also subject to additional taxes such as the Special Tax on Products and Services applied progressively based on the type of vehicle and its energy source can reach up to 35% for internal combustion cars and other luxury models Although the government has tried to encourage the use of electric vehicles through tax incentives the regulations impose additional requirements that raise the cost of acquisition but buyers must purchase charging stations to be able to use them limits the population's access to these more sustainable options only a small segment of the population will have access to significant benefits Cuban collaborators abroad and diplomatic personnel will be able to import vehicles at reduced prices and with tax exemptions a provision that benefits a privileged minority while the majority remains excluded from these advantages The new legal framework also imposes limits on the number of vehicles a person can acquire within a five-year period Starting from the purchase of the third vehicle reaching up to 100% of the vehicle's price in the case of a sixth acquisition but they also highlight the elitist nature of the regulations makes these prices unattainable for most people the general population will continue to rely on a deteriorated and overcrowded public transportation system that fails to provide effective solutions to mobility issues Imported vehicles in Cuba will have prices that vary based on their age A standard car less than five years old will cost 2,040,000 Cuban pesos (approximately 15,900 USD) If the model is between 5 and 15 years old the price will be 1,020,000 CUP (7,950 USD) and vehicles older than 15 years will cost 510,000 CUP (around 4,000 USD) vehicles are subject to the Special Tax on Products and Services which can reach up to 35% for internal combustion cars and luxury models although they require the purchase of charging stations Cuban collaborators abroad and diplomatic personnel have access to reduced prices and tax exemptions for vehicle imports This provision benefits a privileged minority while the majority of the population is excluded from these advantages The new regulations limit the purchase of vehicles to a maximum of six units every five years reaching up to 100% of the vehicle's price for a sixth purchase A team of journalists committed to reporting on current events in Cuba and global issues A team of journalists committed to reporting on current events in Cuba and topics of global interest that means JavaScript has been disabled on your browser Please enable JavaScript to make this website work Chinese electric car imports to the United States fell at a year-on-year rate of 43.9% from January to July 2024 China ranks ninth among the top sources of foreign purchases of electric vehicles On May 14, 2024, the Biden administration announced the extension of tariffs under U.S. Section 301 on imports of several products For these vehicles the rate increase is from 25% to 100% to go into effect effective sometime in 2024 these vehicles employ electric motors (one or more) with energy stored in rechargeable batteries imports of electric cars from around the world increased 30.1% These countries were the top suppliers of electric cars to the United States during that same period the United States ranked as the largest importer of automobiles This value grew at a year-on-year rate of 25% and reached a record high government has prioritized the development of the local automotive industry granting incentives to production and consumption at different periods and establishing tariffs and other trade measures to address foreign competition and unfair practices The United States and China are engaged in a trade and technology war. In this regard, China has emerged as a strong competitor of the United States in several industries, including the production of solar panels, lithium-ion batteries, semiconductors and electronics Redacción: 7224059128info@opportimes.com “Carros y Cultura: Lowriding Legacies in Texas will open at the Bullock Texas State History Museum on Saturday The bilingual exhibition highlights the rich culture of Texas lowriding communities through artifacts and lowrider cars and bicycles from San Antonio Lowriding started with the Mexican American community in California after World War II as an expression of cultural identity Drivers began customizing their cars with elaborate artistry and low-to-the-ground frames The cars soon became tied to the Chicano civil rights movement and cities began passing laws restricting car height Those laws led to innovative hydraulic systems which became the defining feature of lowrider vehicles Following a lowrider culture resurgence in the 1970s formal car shows grew into a competitive sport bringing new audiences and making a lasting impact on the automotive industry lowriding competitions and car clubs are found all over the world Texas lowriders stand out among a larger car culture that is admired and imitated worldwide,” said Kathryn Siefker “The Bullock Museum is honored to spotlight the Texas lowriding community and to share its rich legacy.” Carros y Cultura introduces visitors to the rich culture of Texas lowriding through a display of seven lowrider cars The word “lowrider” can describe a car: low to the ground car and driver maintain a legacy that has been nurtured across generations Lowrider cars featured in the exhibition include a gold-plated ’63 Chevy Impala a pristine example of one of the most iconic lowrider vehicles Also on display will be a 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme customized with a mural of famed Mexican ranchera singer Vicente Fernández An array of lowrider bicycles on view includes a 1972 Schwinn Fastback customized as an homage to a Texas staple complete with gold-plated french fries and an airbrushed mural of a neighborhood Whataburger restaurant on the bike seat Visitors can meet the people who make lowriding a community through first-person interviews while exploring the elements that give lowriders their distinct look feel and culture through interactive displays Programs and events celebrating lowriding culture in Texas will be offered throughout the run of the exhibition the Museum will celebrate the exhibition at H-E-B Free First Sunday and lowrider-themed activities from 10 a.m Carros y Cultura: Lowriding Legacies in Texas is sponsored by the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Hall Fund H-E-B Free First Sundays presented by H-E-B ABOUT THE BULLOCK MUSEUM: The Bullock Texas State History Museum a division of the State Preservation Board and an accredited institution of the American Alliance of Museums and an IMAX® theater with one of the largest screens in Texas the Museum collaborates with more than 700 museums archives and individuals across the world to bring the Story of Texas to life.” Bullock Texas State History Museum and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" HAA Cultural Events Calendar This week we welcome another Pacific Northwest photographer to the ranks of DPG Photographer of the Week and naturalist based in the Puget Sound region though she spent most of her life on the East Coast She was initially certified in a freezing North Carolina lake in the winter of 2014 where she decided cold water diving was probably not for her she visited Hornby Island in British Columbia and realized cold water diving was Those who have spent time in British Columbia will know exactly this progression Olivia believes the Salish Sea has some of the best diving in the world She has traveled to beautiful warm water destinations but the cold emerald green waters call her back every time she has honed her skills underwater—identifying marine species and rediscovering childlike wonder as well as the meditative state that diving brings Olivia believes being an underwater naturalist and photographer go hand in hand A dive does not feel complete without breaking out the fish and invertebrate ID books with her fellow naturalists over a post-dive drink To view more of Olivia’s work from the Pacific Northwest, please head over to her Instagram page O mercado de veículos eletrificados no Brasil tem mostrado uma trajetória de crescimento significativa em 2024 híbridos convencionais (HEV) e micro-híbridos (MHEV) representando um crescimento de 122,7% em relação ao mesmo período de 2023 Os veículos elétricos (BEV) lideraram as vendas no segmento com um total de 40.993 unidades vendidas até agosto de 2024 um aumento impressionante de 595,39% comparado ao ano anterior. Os híbridos plug-in (PHEV) também tiveram um desempenho robusto com 36.243 unidades vendidas no acumulado do ano um aumento de 124,7% em comparação com 2023 os híbridos convencionais (HEV) e os micro-híbridos (MHEV) apresentaram desempenhos mistos As vendas de HEV alcançaram 25.460 unidades uma ligeira queda de 3,65% em relação ao ano anterior enquanto os MHEV totalizaram 10.291 unidades o que mostra um aumento na preferência dos consumidores por modelos plug-in (que vão na tomada) bem como uma oferta cada vez maior destes.  Tabela: Veículos Elétricos Mais Vendidos no Brasil - Agosto e Acumulado 2024 *Obs: ranking indexado pelas vendas no mês de agosto O carro elétrico mais vendido no Brasil em agosto foi o BYD Dolphin Mini (2.298) que ampliou em mais de 50% os emplacamentos em comparação com o mês anterior e deixou o irmão BYD Dolphin (1.056) num distante segundo lugar o GWM Ora 03 (382) manteve a última posição do pódio afastando um pouco a ameaça do novato Volvo EX30 (314) que segurou a quarta colocação com o mesmo nível de vendas do mês de julho abrindo uma margem razoável para o 'parente' BYD Yuan Plus (166) a dupla de subcompactos Renault Kwid E-Tech (89) e JAC E-JS1 (75) garantiu a sétima e oitava colocações o Volvo C40 (71) ficou com o penúltimo lugar do top 10 sendo seguido pelo Porsche Taycan (46).   Menção honrosa para o Renault Megane E-Tech em décimo primeiro lugar e o novato BYD Yuan Pro Tabela: Veículos Híbridos Mais Vendidos no Brasil - Agosto e Acumulado 2024 No topo da lista dos híbridos mais vendidos está a linha BYD Song (2.516) que desbancou o rival GWM Haval H6 (2.112) o Toyota Corolla Cross (1.202) ficou com o último lugar do pódio o BYD King (384) garantiu a quarta colocação ficando por pouco à frente do rival japonês Toyota Corolla Hybrid (331) que viu bem de perto um Volvo XC60 (326) em sexto lugar.  Toyota RAV4 (179) e Ford Maverick Hybrid (178) Um Honda Civic (164) em ascensão garantiu o penúltimo lugar do ranking deixando o décimo lugar para o BMW X3 (163).   Tesla afunda na Europa com queda de até 81% nas vendas em abril BMW acelera construção de 1ª gigafábrica de baterias Neue Klasse híbrido ou plug-in: o que o brasileiro compra no final Novo Jeep Compass elétrico é revelado com até 650 km de autonomia Maior navio automotivo do mundo inicia viagem ao Brasil pela BYD Range Rover Electric: primeiros dados do SUV de luxo 100% elétrico Quem está pronto para comprar um carro elétrico no Brasil Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information Cars travel from Malaysia to Singapore on the Johor–Singapore Causeway in Johor Bahru 2024 at 7:04 AM EDTBookmarkSaveWhere I live owning a new Toyota Prius can set you back about $150,000 with all costs included so it’s no wonder used-car platforms are a hot commodity Consideration of inclusivity and the addition of different races in advertisements can bring a feeling of togetherness to the audience especially in a country like Singapore where a myriad of races try to reside in harmony changing one’s skin color and tone of speech to mock a different race in an ad causes the exact opposite effect but some strategies cross the line into sensitive topics like racism JDM Mobile Carros Centre’s recent promotional video for the Toyota Noah 1.8 Hybrid features a salesman with a darkened face the salesman altered his skin color to mimic another race and images used in the video depicted images of African people The name was borrowed from a popular video of an African man with a lengthy name aimed at showcasing the Toyota Noah’s features with the salesman describing how the car can accommodate a family of seven and highlighting perks like the auto tailgate and sports rims the use of brownface in the ad has drawn attention for the wrong reasons shifting focus from the car’s attributes to the problematic portrayal a picture of Native American people pops up for a split second when describing the car as being good for ‘many people.’ The comments regarding this post were mixed as some try to grasp the need for such a way of advertising whilst others claim the company did it for publicity Some share the same sentiments as the original posters Others express their dismay at such incidents still happening in 2024 Singapore has had its share of brownface controversies a commercial featuring a Chinese actor in brownface sparked significant public outcry raising questions about cultural sensitivity in marketing Moreover, a recent occurrence of brownface by a Raffle’s Institution student last month on Racial Harmony Day remains another notable incident of glaring racism apologies were relayed with claims of no harm being intended by the parties involved Portraying oneself as a race that they are not part of essentially mocks the race by using them as a costume White people in the 19th century would paint themselves with dark paint and act like black people for their entertainment thus belittling human beings who are no different than them apart from skin color To have this still be practiced in an era where there are enough resources online to educate oneself on rights and wrongs makes such acts seem even more deliberate While Singapore may not have the same race-related detrimental backgrounds as the West and the intentions may be reported as not being hurtful hiring or employing an actor of color cannot be too difficult in a mixed-race nation Wake Up Singapore has contacted Kenny for comments and will update the story with any response received Indian Doctor Arrested for Allegedly Recording Nude Videos, $2 Million Bail Set SinglePore to Revive with Exciting New LGBTQ+ Event, SingGayPore If you have a story or a tip-off, email admin@wakeup.sg or get in touch via Whatsapp at 8882 5913 Since you have made it to the end of the article, follow Wake Up Singapore on Telegram Wake Up Singapore is a volunteer-run site that covers alternative views in Singapore. 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In-depth analysis and commentary on today's biggest news stories as only the BBC can deliver BBC "Newshour" covers everything from the growth of democracy to the threat of terrorism with a fresh the parade brings a Mexican tradition to the heart of Philadelphia Cindy "La Mexicana" Díaz greeted the parade outside of City Hall Attendees were immersed in Brazilian cuisine and music in celebration of Brazil’s independence and its cultural contributions to Philadelphia Ukrainian artist Oksana Pivush’s passion for jewelry making will be on display among hundreds of other artists this weekend As the cars made their way from 10th Street and Washington Avenue to Broad Street and then City Hall and asked bystanders the reason for the celebration wearing a hand-painted dress from her home state of Guerrero heralded the parade from the median strip at City Hall where she waved a Mexican flag as the cars passed by Passing on the tradition to the next generation, Casarez said, is an important piece of the parade — along with sharing Mexican culture and art with the city as a whole. More than 15,000 Mexican Americans reside in Philadelphia “Este es nuestro orgullo: Poder traerles a ustedes algo que a nosotros no solamente nos formó sino que también es un acto de enseñanza y de trabajo en comunidad “This is our pride: To be able to bring to all of you something that formed us and that also is an act of teaching and working in community many participants went to Penn’s Landing to join tens of thousands of Mexican American community members at the annual Mexican Independence Festival in the afternoon and the Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia as part of PECO’s multicultural series press attaché at the Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia represented the consulate at the parade and said that having the display of Mexican culture and pride prior to the nearly two-decades running festival at Penn’s Landing is a symbol of the importance of the Mexican American community in Philly and Pennsylvania “It shows the presence of Mexico culturally but also the contributions — the daily economic contributions — that they do to the city and to the state,” Ramírez Siller said Casarez said another goal of the parade is to help local businesses advertise from their cars as they make their way through the city to encourage people from throughout the region to come and see the parade and explore all that Philly’s Mexican American community has to offer Y trabajar en familia también es trabajar en comunidad” we need to continue to work together as a family And working as a family is also working in community.”  The region’s Mexican community has more opportunities to celebrate throughout the month Never miss a moment with the WHYY Listen App and dive into podcasts from both local and national sources WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. 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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world betting that new funds will cement it as the region’s top player just posted its first annual operating profit The purchase of vehicles in Cuba through MCV Comercial SA an official distributor of Mercedes-Benz and other brands is subject to certain payment regulations.  According to settled down in the Chapter III of Official Gazette Number 128 purchase and sale transactions must be made in US dollars (USD) or its equivalent in other convertible currencies MCV Comercial SA has clarified that cash payments are not accepted The distributor emphasized that cash is not a permitted means of payment in any transaction The MCV Comercial SA catalogue for 2025 It includes a variety of vehicles from different brands along with their prices in USD and final costs that include the special tax: Buyers must have an enabled payment card and ensure they meet the requirements established by MCV Comercial for customer registration and payment. formalization of the contractThe company offers personalized attention to guide customers through the process For more details on availability and procedures interested parties can contact MCV Comercial SA through its official channels Keep reading on Directorio Noticias Follow our channels WhatsApp, Telegram y Facebook. But what you have to put are the phone numbers and addresses where people who are going to buy a car can go to those places if they want or make phone calls since they put so much information but they don't put phone numbers or addresses and that's how there are cyber people who start the scam to said client The theft continues and communists abused up to 50 thousand USD in taxes document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute("id","a741efecea51d0fae8f3e3418dc0b5e8");document.getElementById("da51854335").setAttribute("id","comment") If you want to receive notifications when appointments are active Sign Up | Follow us on Facebook | Facebook Group  Berlin, Germany – With CO² emissions from transport growing to over one quarter of the EU’s total carbon footprint, a Greenpeace Germany report highlights the most effective measures to make way for electric vehicles (EVs) on the road as part of changing the way we travel and tackling the climate emergency.[1] governments must stop ignoring the elephant in the room: the transport sector which is one of the biggest emitters of CO² emissions Transport emissions have been rising steadily for years and that’s why a rapid transition to shared electric mobility should be part of a sustainable energy future electric vehicles and renewable energy have the potential to go hand-in-hand,” said Barbara Stoll a Greenpeace International Transport Campaigner Research conducted by the Berlin-based Ecologic Institute analysed ten existing policy measures from across the world that have had a direct impact on the increased adoption of electric vehicles The report was released ahead of an EU climate summit on June 20th and 21st where policy makers are expected to discuss Europe’s long-term climate plan.[2] The report should be considered as one part of a larger roadmap for decision makers helping to guide them through a successful transition away from petrol and diesel cars to one that promotes a radical and sustainable shift in urban mobility “We see electric vehicles as an important step towards a fossil-free future yet by no means should they be viewed as the end-all-be-all on the pathway towards finding sustainable mobility solutions Policymakers must also prioritise the improvement and extension of public transport networks that run on renewable energy improve and extend cycling and walking infrastructure and increase infrastructure to support the safe uptake of micro-mobility solutions,” said Stoll [1] Links below to the full report and media briefing [2] Since 1990, transport emissions have been rising — 25% higher in Europe and 74% higher globally. By far the greatest source of those transport emissions — about 70% — comes from road transport https://www.iea.org/statistics/co2emissions/ Original report can be found HERE Media Brief can be found HERE Lauren Reid, International Comms Lead, Clean Air Now, Greenpeace Belgium:  +44 7367 074602, [email protected] Follow @greenpeacepress on twitter for our latest international press releases Whether you live in Manila or in Los Angeles you’re already feeling the impacts of the climate crisis Scientific studies confirm Big Oil’s greenhouse gas emissions makes catastrophes significantly more likely to occur As governments and communities around the world face growing costs from devastating climate impacts there’s a looming elephant in the room: The billionaire-polluter class has never had it so good and droughts are hitting us more frequently and with greater intensity around the world the costs of the climate crisis are going up significantly Bold taxes or fines on oil and gas 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relevant to you and your interests These cookies may also be used to serve advertising to you after you have left our site (retargeting cookies) Cars line up before the start of the cars caravan event organized by Dignidad Inmigrante en Athens outside the Georgia Square Mall on Jan Participants decorated their cars with signs of protest against the arrest of immigrants who do not possess a driver’s license before driving a 6.9-mile route through the city Participants gather after the conclusion of the cars caravan event organized by Dignidad Inmigrante en Athens outside St The slogan for this event was “No arrestos por No licencias!” which directly translates to “no arrests for no licenses” Dignidad Inmigrante en Athens hosted Caravana de Carros in protest of arrests by Athens-Clarke County police officers of unlicensed drivers Four white participants of the Dignidad Inmigrante en Athens’ “Caravana de Carros,” or a caravan of cars volunteered to serve as marshalls for the group in case any of the 14 participating cars were pulled over by police The marshalls don’t live with the same fear as many immigrants do of arrest for driving without a license The car caravan drove down Atlanta Highway around downtown Athens and to the parking lot across from The Grit on Jan 11 to protest arrests by Athens-Clarke County police officers of unlicensed drivers This was Dignidad’s second “Caravana de Carros.” The first was on July 27 as described by the coordinator of the Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition and Dignidad Inmigrante Beto Mendoza “It sends the message that everyone has to drive— to drive from school Athens-Clarke County don’t have a real good transportation system,” Mendoza said The group gathered at Georgia Square Mall at 4 p.m to adorn their cars with signs reading phrases such as “No Ban No Wall,” “No Human is Illegal,” “Migration is Beautiful” and “Change Unjust Laws,” to prepare for their drive The “change unjust laws” sign references Georgia Senate Bill 350 which increased penalties for unlicensed drivers Leanne Purdum of the Athens Immigrants Rights Coalition was one of the 25 members present and said the purpose of the caravan was to call for change within the police force’s standard protocol “What we’re looking for is for the police department to use their discretion to not arrest people for not having a license,” Purdum said citizens are required to present valid immigration documents and possess a Social Security number to obtain a driver’s license proving problematic and dangerous for undocumented immigrants Receiving a minor driving infraction can lead to arrest and potential deportation a religion professor at the University of Georgia is a part of the Interfaith Sanctuary Coalition which has hosted events with Dignidad before Foster said it’s important to let people speak for themselves ‘This is what Dignidad has decided -- that they want to do this to have their own voice,’ so we’re just coming along to stand in solidarity,” Foster said “We’re not trying to invent for them what their needs are.” immigration has to go,” the caravan ended around 6:30 p.m From a police chief resignation to a an appearance by Donald Trump Jr. here is a look at the top Athens news stories from 2018 A salutation of “bienvenidos” and “welcome” greeted a crowd of about 70 people outside City … Members of local progressive group Dignidad Inmigrante will be hosting a “Caravana de Coches… The Interfaith Sanctuary Coalition joined with Dignidad Inmigrante en Athens by holding a de… La Inmigración en los EEUU es un tema crecientemente complicado Get caught up on stories you might have missed this week including a new gameroom in Tate and a new police chief in Athens Eduardo Samaniego has agreed to voluntarily leave the U.S Asylum processes at the U.S.-Mexico border in Tijuana unpaid labor for those incarcerated and a documentary regarding the human remains found at the University of Georgia’s Baldwin Hall in 2015 were among the topics the Athens for Everyone board of directors discussed on Monday night Panel members ranged from an ACC commissioner to an immigrant rights activist and each provided insight based on his or her own experiences with immigration legislation and topics at the local and state level The Red & Black serves the Athens and University of Georgia communities with reliable while training the future of the free press Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: