Sensibly, its latest addition is a little more practical. Well, it is in the sense that you can actually get crims into the back of it, but they will be having a lovely time back there because this is a Rolls-Royce Cullinan panda car And not just any Cullinan - this one is wearing a Mansory widebody kit with some of the German tuner’s trademark chopped carbon left on display on the bumpers Sounds like the 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 has been lightly breathed-on too Where does the Cullinan rank among the world’s wackiest police cars, folks? Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Look out for your regular round-up of news No money from the licence fee was used to create this website The profits we make from it go back to BBC programme-makers to help fund great new BBC programmes BBC is a trademark of the British Broadcasting Corporation The Cullinan mine is known for producing the largest-ever gem-quality diamond 120 years ago South Africa-active Petra Diamonds has announced a delay in the sale of diamonds from its Cullinan mine in South Africa citing the need for clarity on the impact of recent US tariffs which have led to uncertainty in the diamond market The mine’s Tender 5 sales were initially set to be completed by the end of this week Petra has chosen to defer the sales of approximately 200,000 carats until the tariff impact becomes clear The tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump affect a range of US imports, including diamonds, prompting a global business reassessment and sparking fears of a trade war potentially hindering economic growth, reported Reuters is directly impacted by these developments Petra stated: “We believe this decision will lead to more supportive market prices being obtained for the Cullinan Mine goods.” Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis The company has already sold gems from its Finsch mine in South Africa and Williamson mine in Tanzania The Finsch and Williamson sales fetched $18m (R350.63m) for 176,000 carats Petra has also announced it is engaged in a restructuring plan due to increasing losses amid a prolonged downturn in the diamond market The company has completed a section 189 retrenchment process as part of its Business Restructuring Plan announced in December 2024 The company is finalising its life of mine reviews the Cullinan mine has seen a decline in high-quality diamond production further complicating Petra’s position in the market The Cullinan mine has faced variability in its product mix particularly a shortage of gem-quality stones larger than 10.8 carats affecting revenues and average prices in previous tenders Petra’s year-to-date revenue for fiscal year 2025 (FY25) from rough diamond sales stands at $103m down from $138m during the same period in FY24 Despite meeting cost and capital expenditure targets for FY25 Petra is unlikely to achieve its net free cash flow generation goal due to the Cullinan mine’s poor product mix and market volatility This outlook could change if conditions improve in the next three months Petra anticipates a normalisation of the product mix as fresh ore from the CC1E project at the Cullinan mine increases high-quality gem discovery offers prospects for improved average prices in upcoming tenders In January 2025, Petra entered into an agreement to divest its entire shareholding in Tanzania’s Williamson Diamonds Limited to Pink Diamonds Investments for up to $16m (£13m) Navigate the shifting tariff landscape with real-time data and market-leading analysis Request a free demo for GlobalData’s Strategic Intelligence here Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network. registered non profit organisation in South AfricaReg No: 011-895 NPO The high-end cars used by the Dubai Police Force have achieved near-mythical status online, and they’ve just upped the ante with yet another extravagant addition to their fleet. While the Dubai Police are often associated with their fleet of supercars, their latest toy is something a bit more… refined. This time, it’s a heavily modified Rolls-Royce Cullinan from the infamous minds at Mansory tuning Sure, policing is a tough gig, but we can’t help feeling just a little bit jealous of the officers who’ll get to patrol in this luxury SUV all day It’s not every day you see an officer cruising around in the world’s most opulent SUV especially when the standard issue for most of us is a Ford Explorer Read: Mansory Did It Again With The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II The authorities in Dubai unveiled their Cullinan at an event held at Dubai World Trade Centre attended by several police officials from across the wealthy city There’s no word on what sort of day-to-day duties the Rolls-Royce will face but it likely won’t be used to chase down criminals the police said it’ll strengthen the force’s presence across key tourist destinations including the Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard Like other cars used by Dubai Police, the Cullinan sports a white and dark green exterior finish. It’s also the second Mansory-tuned vehicle the authorities have picked up the keys to having previously added a Mercedes-Benz G63 tweaked by the infamous German tuner The complete list of modifications made to this Cullinan hasn’t been confirmed but we can see it features a new front bumper with a splitter made from forged carbon fiber It also rocks front quarter panels and sits on a set of special wheels backed up by flared wheel arches As for the 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12 under the hood just in case you need to outrun an Audi R8 or it’s pretty obvious that the Dubai Police are more into flexing than actually catching criminal This Cullinan is just the latest in their ever-growing fleet of cars that show they take their “law enforcement” image very seriously Rolls-Royce Home » Dubai Police Adds Mansory-Tuned Rolls-Royce Cullinan to Legendary Patrol Fleet Dubai Police’s legendary fleet of luxury and high-performance patrol vehicles has expanded once again with the introduction of a bespoke Rolls-Royce Cullinan Unveiled during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre the new Cullinan finds the perfect home in Dubai The Mansory Cullinan brings serious performance to the fleet it can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just five seconds and reach a top speed of 280 km/h The SUV has been also extensively reworked featuring premium carbon fibre and aluminum components The debut of the Mansory Cullinan follows an earlier partnership with Mansory which produced a heavily modified Mercedes-AMG G63 for Dubai Police accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds Dubai Police’s luxury and supercar patrol fleet has long captivated the world’s attention it has grown to include some of the most exotic and powerful vehicles ever built—part of a strategic effort to boost the city’s image Some of the most famous additions to the Dubai Police fleet include: Dubai Police has also added luxury SUVs like the Bentley Bentayga and off-road legends such as the G-Class AMG to ensure they can maintain their presence both on city streets and rugged terrains when needed While the Dubai Police fleet certainly garners headlines it also serves important operational and public relations functions These high-end vehicles are primarily deployed for patrolling tourist hotspots Officers often encourage tourists to pose for photos with the cars helping to foster a sense of accessibility and friendliness More from Rolls-Royce 2025 BMWBLOG | Change consent will not only endanger environmental preservation and the cultural heritage site It will also put more strain on the Rayton sewer and waste water treatment plant which is already failing The Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng is calling on the Gauteng Provincial Government to urgently find an alternative site to move the 2022 Mamelodi flood victims We have conducted numerous oversight inspections of the proposed site which is on a wetland and found that this will negatively impact the ecological system and the waste water treatment plant See the video here Should the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) continue with this relocation the Rayton sewer and waste water treatment plant will collapse This means sewage will flow straight into the Elands River and the site where the Mamelodi flood victims will be relocated This is unacceptable as our residents need to be able to live in a dignified environment and not be put back in the same situation they are meant to be removed from This is another humanitarian crisis in the making During his 2025 State of the Province Address (SOPA) this year Premier Panyaza Lesufi indicated that the Green Scorpions had made significant strides in enforcing environmental laws this is ironic because Premier Lesufi’s government now wants to move residents to a heritage site and a wetland This decision will also negatively impact tourism in the area they claim to be supporting to grow A DA-led Gauteng Provincial Government would immediately take steps to identify an alternative location for the 2022 Mamelodi flood victims the objections from residents of Cullinan to the proposed development for the flood victims Democratic Alliance, registered non profit organisation in South AfricaReg No: 011-895 NPO Culture and Recreation (SACR)12 Dec 2024 in Press StatementsThe Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has again shown a disregard for preserving our environment and cultural heritage the GPG allocated R52 million for a 180-hectare property in Cullinan intended to relocate residents from Mamelodi This relocation threatens nearly 200 unmarked graves and historic structures sparking outrage among affected residents and advocates for environmental and cultural preservation The Democratic Alliance (DA) finds the GPG’s decision to prioritise urban development at the expense of this heritage site both perplexing and disheartening There can be no justification for insisting on investing millions in a project that profoundly disregards the rich historical narratives and cultural significance woven into the fabric of this land the DA demands that the Gauteng government reverse its decision to undermine this sacred space in pursuit of urbanisation and find an alternative location for the residents of Mamelodi This will ensure that their needs are met while preserving land important to the area’s heritage The DA will carry out a vital oversight inspection of the Cullinan Heritage Site on 08 January 2025 and interact with residents of this area to listen to their concerns surrounding the Gauteng government’s planned urban expansion A DA Gauteng Provincial Government would have considered the rules and regulations in terms of the heritage site and the graveyards that are in the area before proposing any development The DA demands that the Gauteng government must assess the impact that this development might have on the heritage site and the graveyards These unmarked graves and historic structures reflect the history and culture of the Cullinan residents and those whose loved ones are buried in this land The DA will continue to push for the preservation of the Cullinan area as a sacred space We are committed to protecting such irreplaceable historical legacies for future generations Culture and Recreation13 Jan 2025 in Press StatementsIt is worrying that the City of Tshwane in association with the Gauteng Province is planning to move the victims of the 2022 Mamelodi flood to a site in Cullinan that encompasses several grave sites a wetland and a historical site where a number of forts were built at the time of the Boer War The ruins of a hospital that was built in 1906 is also on this site Should the building of this housing development continue it will have a huge impact on the natural fauna and flora that is found in and around the wetland This discovery was made during a recent oversight inspection conducted by the Democratic Alliance (DA) to the proposed site for the housing development three failed environmental impact studies have been ignored Going ahead with this planned development is threatening a delicate ecosystem that serves as a natural water filtration system and wildlife habitat The proposed development site for relocating the 2022 Mamelodi flood victims encompasses a crucial wetland area that supports diverse fauna and flora species unique to this ecosystem It is unacceptable that the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) under Premier Panyaza Lesufi is still continuing with the plans to build a housing development despite the historical and environmental value of this site This planned development on this site should be halted with immediate effect and more suitable land should be sought for the proposed relocation of the Mamelodi flood victims Consideration must be given to the required infrastructure which will be required in order to humanely accommodate these victims Through the mechanisms in place at the Gauteng Provincial Legisature (GPL) the DA will put pressure on the MEC for Sports and the MEC for Human Settlements; Tasneem Motara to immediately halt the development of the new housing project and seek alternate land for the housing development for the Mamelodi flood victims of 2022 The affected residents must be given dignified housing as soon as possible a DA-led Provincial Government would implement a mandatory heritage impact assessment and create a comprehensive ‘Cultural Heritage Registry’ for all historical sites in the Province By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Dubai Police has unveiled a new addition to its luxury patrol fleet: a bespoke Rolls-Royce Cullinan customized by German tuner MANSORY The high-profile reveal took place at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 at Dubai World Trade Centre Finished in Dubai Police’s signature green livery, the one-of-a-kind Cullinan packs a MANSORY-enhanced 610 hp engine capable of hitting 62 mph in just 5 seconds and reaching a top speed of 173 mph Crafted with premium carbon fiber and aluminum components the luxury SUV also features cutting-edge displays and driver-focused technology The West’s luxury carmakers are starting to find their Chinese cash cow is running out of milk. Buyers are increasingly turning to homegrown brands like Zeekr, whose 9X luxury SUV is seen for the first time in these pictures ahead of this week’s Shanghai Auto Show debut No prizes for guessing which SUVs were on the mood board of the designers at Geely-owned Zeekr when they penned this confident-looking monster utility Rivian’s R1S and Rolls Royce Cullinan and Zeekr’s trademark waterwall grille is even bigger than the Pantheon equivalent on the Rolls Related: Zeekr 9X Grand PHEV Is Geely’s $140k BMW And Range Rover Rival The silver C-pillar treatment again mimics a design feature on the Cullinan while the rear LED light arrangement has elements of the Range Rover But strip away those details and the 9X looks quite dated rear-hinged doors and the surfacing lacks that expensive But the 9X doesn’t lack presence either, and that’s half the battle. We’ll have to wait until the show debut tomorrow to find out whether it’s also borrowed Rolls and Rangie design cues on the inside. It might also steal ides from its own 009 minivan brother whose top versions have two fully reclining rear seats and a 43-inch cinema screen The Shanghai reveal will also finally clue us in to what powertrain is hiding beneath that big but the presence of exhaust tailpipe trims in the rear tells us the 9X will be a hybrid The company expects to begin the trial in this quarter US-based biopharmaceutical company Cullinan Therapeutics is due to begin a domestic trial of its drug candidate CLN-978 for treating Sjögren’s disease (SjD) The trial will recruit individuals in the US with active moderate-to-severe SjD who meet the 2016 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) or European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) classification criteria and test positive for anti-Sjögren’s-syndrome-related antigen A (SSA/RO) antibodies and/or rheumatoid factor Its primary goal is to assess CLN-978’s tolerability and safety in these subjects while its secondary objectives include evaluating the drug’s pharmacodynamics Cullinan Therapeutics expects to begin the trial this quarter, having received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance to study the therapy in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) approval for its use in active Cullinan Therapeutics’ chief medical officer Jeffrey Jones said: “We are pleased to rapidly progress our global clinical development programme for CLN-978 now open for patients living with systemic lupus erythematosus “We are grateful to the investigators in our SLE trial who have been enthusiastic partners in our research and we look forward to opening this new trial to patients with SjD in the US.” CLN-978 is concurrently being investigated in SLE subjects across Australia and in rheumatoid arthritis patients at several European sites The drug is a bispecific Cluster of Differentiation 19 (CD19) T-cell engager with a molecular size of 65 kilodaltons (kDa) It is designed for high-affinity CD19 binding to target B cells including those with very low levels of CD19 An internal team at Cullinan Therapeutics developed the therapy which the company said has the potential to be a ready-to-use subcutaneous treatment option for autoimmune conditions such as SLE View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Please check your email and enter your one time pin below:   Open in Gmail Sorry there was an error loading the audio Read Part One here and Part Three here Don: What interests you about law and its impact on society Cormac: I suppose I’m a person who’s interested in law as a means of changing society There are some lawyers who love the structure of the law I can appreciate the beauty of that structure but it’s not really what interests me about law I think law is fundamental to society and a powerful tool for shaping it Someone once said to me that the law is like the DNA of society it plays a big part in how society replicates itself Don: What’s your view on the role of law in addressing climate change Cormac: To move from a ‘business as usual’ society to an ecologically viable one will require fundamental changes to law and governance environmental law is generally seen as a minor side-branch of law But if the primary objective for humans is to figure out how we can coexist harmoniously within Nature all law should have an ecocentric perspective Archive photo of the orignal defendants in defamation suits brought by an Australian mining company (from left to right): environmental lawyer Cormac Cullinan; Lutzville community activist Davine Cloete; social worker author and commentator John GI Clarke; former Centre for Environmental Rights’ (CER) attorney Tracey Davies; Riaan Oberholzer; Wild Coast community activist Mzamo Dlamini; Tossie Beukes and former CER attorney Christine Reddell even children – all kinds of people – were outside the frame of legal subjects We’ve enlarged the frame progressively to recognise that they are human beings with inherent rights We now need to enlarge that frame to include the natural world and to recognise that all that has come into being has the right to be and to make its contribution to the Earth community If you make the frame Earth itself – the whole community of life – you immediately see: ‘Okay, what we’re trying to do here is looking after our life by conserving all life.’advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads Don: What about the legal challenges related to climate change?advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads Cormac: Climate change isn’t the problem; it’s a symptom of the problem as is the catastrophic collapse of populations of wild species Solving climate change is fundamentally about changing how we see our role on the planet It’s a cultural problem which arises from the belief in some cultures that the best way to increase human well-being is to take more from Earth Although the cumulative consequences of destabilising the climate are profoundly harmful to humans and most other beings almost every activity that causes climate change is perfectly legal It’s legal to open a new gas field or a new coal mine or build more highways provided you get the permits Cormac: The Paris Agreement aims to keep global warming below 1.5oC because beyond that there will be huge damage to ecosystems and human societies. This will have a negative impact on human rights, so climate change litigation is increasingly human rights litigation. advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads it can put sand in the gears of harmful industries There’s a rush to secure rights for new oil and gas fields because companies know the window is closing Litigation stopped a huge company like Shell from undertaking seismic blasting off the Wild Coast Don: Litigation depends on existing laws that mostly see the planet as a free resource Can law be reimagined to better serve the environment Cormac: We need to reframe law to see the whole community of life, making conservation and living harmoniously with Nature the central purpose, instead of focussing on legitimising the exploitation of Earth. This shift requires a revolution in our legal and governance systems. Building a global movement, like the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature is essential for making these fundamental changes Education and awareness are also key, as younger generations need to grow up understanding the importance of living harmoniously within Nature.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads we need to develop a refined capacity to observe nature by deepening our relationship with place to become ecologically literate Cormac: Rights of Nature is about recognising Nature as a subject This legal perspective shifts the focus from human rights alone to the rights of all beings and ecosystems This concept is rapidly gaining traction globally and is being applied in a growing number of countries but it hasn’t penetrated much in South Africa I don’t believe that existing environmental laws will be enough to stop the ongoing degradation of Earth by people We need to make fundamental changes to legal systems to reflect the reality that our role as humans is to live harmoniously within Nature and to respect the rights of all So that is why for more than 20 years I’ve worked to build a global movement that can bring about transformative change Don: How does this intersect with your work in South Africa Cormac: In South Africa, although the government acknowledges the huge threats that climate change poses and has signed the Climate Change Bill parts of government still promote oil and gas exploration and increased use of fossil fuels This mindset reflects the outdated perspective that the more fossil fuels are available the more society benefits a view that seems to be shared by some judges For example, in one of our cases at Cullinan and Associates the High Court found that the environmental authorisation for a gas-fired power station at Richards Bay had been unlawfully granted The public participation hadn’t been done properly But the judge then allowed the project to proceed on condition that there was proper public participation in relation to the pipeline to connect the power station to the port Similarly, the Supreme Court of Appeal recently agreed with the Eastern Cape High Court that the granting of the right which permitted Impact and Shell to conduct seismic surveys off the Wild Coast was unlawful the court then offered Shell an opportunity to renew the right provided that there was proper public participation I think this shows that many older people come from an era in which more oil and gas was assumed to be socially beneficial and so continue to support the expansion of the fossil fuel industry Job creation is often cited as a reason to continue harmful activities others harm people and the environment and must be stopped we must help people find a way to transition to environmentally friendly jobs but this isn’t a reason to prejudice our children and future generations by postponing the transition to renewable energy If we trash the planet everyone loses their jobs Don: How important are indigenous perspectives in your work Cormac: Indigenous societies are hugely important in that they offer valuable insights into living harmoniously with other beings They have stayed out of Western materialist monoculture of the mind and know how to live without degrading their habitat Protestors during the Liesbeek Action Campaign against Amazon River Club Development on November 12 They understand that we live in an animate community of life that consciousness is not confined to people and that to thrive in that community you must take responsibility for maintaining respectful relationships with other members of that community Don: How much traction are these perspectives getting Cormac: They’re accelerating globally and I believe this will have a profound impact on the world Rights of Nature started gaining momentum after Ecuador adopted it in its constitution in 2008 Young people in Ecuador now see these rights as normal which is a significant shift in perspective I’ve been focused on helping to build a global movement that can become strong enough to make change happen because I realised that if you want to make transformative changes in societies across the world Our main challenge is the deeply ingrained colonial mindset that sees Earth as a collection of objects or resources for people Changing this perspective requires shifting deeply held beliefs and world views There’s also resistance from powerful vested interests that benefit from the status quo having first learnt to be an activist in the anti-apartheid struggle I have great faith in the power of organised civil society to change societies the Rights of Nature movement is accelerating globally For years it felt like a small group of us pushing this big boulder up a hill Now I think we have crested the hill and the boulder is beginning to run away from us and we have to run fast to catch up with it I sometimes say to people: “We’re like a leaf on the tree of life We say this leaf has human rights but deny the rest of the tree any rights It’s quite obvious that the rights of the leaf are meaningless if the tree doesn’t have the right to exist Human life is sustained by Nature and the human right to life cannot be sustained without protecting the rights of Nature Part Three: Climate lawfare: Michelle Bender – fighting for the rights of Mother Ocean Cormac Cullinan has “worked in more than 20 countries” What I’m wondering is how he got there And the relevance of your comment in the context of climate change But if your dreams are at odds with your behaviour it is interesting how many climate activists are (upper) middle class insist on attending international conferences workshop and meetings in person rather than virtually drive cars instead of riding electric or normal bikes often citing safety and/or distance as reasons ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Cars, Rolls Royce The Dubai Police has combined with Mansory in a second collaboration to add another of its signature tuned SUVs to the force: a one-of-one Rolls-Royce Cullinan Mansory is no joke when it comes to tuning cars The legendary company has made multi-million-dollar vehicles for celebs like Cristiano Ronaldo while also crafting some of the classiest luxury interiors that the industry has ever seen it has given a Rolls-Royce Cullinan a once-over and shipped it out to Dubai to join the elite police fleet VISIT SBX CARS – View live supercar auctions powered by Supercar Blondie The Dubai police force has a wild collection of cars which all but deters road crime on its own Who would risk a speeding ticket when there is a McLaren Artura just minutes away to track you down one of which is tuned by elite garage Mansory; the Mercedes-AMG G63-based ‘Mansory P720’ is one of its most notorious blacktop monsters Mansory has announced a second collaboration providing the Dubai Police with a one-of-one Rolls-Royce Cullinan the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is decked out in the white and green strip of the police force although there is undoubtedly more than a few surprises hidden under the hood The Cullinan will join some esteemed company Most recently, the Police force added a Tesla Cybertruck to its lineup, which has seen some great success already Taking to Instagram “We are honored to announce our second collaboration with Dubai Police as our vehicles proudly embody their prestigious identity “This partnership highlights our shared commitment to innovation This comes just hours after Mansory announced that it was stepping into real estate too by joining forces with Amaal to produce top-class luxury living spaces The Dubai Police force take a lot of pride in its vehicles, just as Alex Hirschi – Supercar Blondie herself – found out when she was given a lesson in ‘[chasing] the baddies down’ on the world’s fastest police boat Jack Marsh is a journalist who started his media career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from the University of Chester he also has a passion for fantasy novels and sports Please sign in to your account to add a vehicle to favourite Zeekr, a sub-brand of Chinese giant Geely (which has just launched in New Zealand with the EX5) The company says it's a "bespoke fusion of Chinese artistry and cutting-edge technology". It's also very clearly a styling ripoff of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan but hey: if you're going to copy something The 9X does have a few unique selling propositions apart from looking a lot like something else It's the first hybrid model under the Zeekr brand the 2.0-litre petrol engine (205kW) and battery pack (no specifications quoted yet) aiming to offer the "respective advantages of pure electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) promising disruptive innovation in performance The CATL Xiaoyao battery delivers an all-electric range exceeding 380km while Zeekr is promising 0-100km/h acceleration in just 3 seconds Rolls-Royces have sparkly bits and so does the 9X. There are 42,242 laser-engraved the SUV debuts Zeekr’s latest G-Pilot H9 autonomous driving system enabling "advanced L3-level" driving capabilities That means properly autonomous driving is possible in certain scenarios The Zeekr 9X is set for a "global launch" in Q3 2025 accompanied by the operation of V4 ultra-fast charging capable of 1.3MW peak speed Overseas publications are speculating a sticker in the $200,000-equivalent bracket meaning it could be in Range Rover pricing territory but with Geely's recent introduction to the local market a Zeekr brand launch (it's already in Australia) is not out of the question DRIVEN Car Guide is the first stop for any Kiwi looking to buy their next car and ask an expert - drivencarguide.co.nz has all you need to know to buy your next car CLN-978 is the first and only development-stage CD19 T cell engager to receive U.S Sjögren’s disease represents the third indication under development for CLN-978 and is a disease with high unmet need and no currently approved therapies CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cullinan Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGEM) a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing modality-agnostic targeted therapies today announced that the Company is initiating a study of CLN-978 in patients with Sjögren’s disease (SjD) in the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Investigational New Drug (IND) Application clearance to study the CD19 T cell engager in patients with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) approval to study CLN-978 in active The trial will enroll patients with active moderate to severe Sjögren's disease who fulfill the 2016 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) classification criteria and are positive for anti-SSA/RO antibodies and/or rheumatoid factor The dose escalation scheme will be similar to the SLE study The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of CLN-978 in patients with SjD Secondary objectives include pharmacokinetics The Company expects to initiate the study this quarter “We are pleased to rapidly progress our global clinical development program for CLN-978 and soon Sjögren’s disease,” said Jeffrey Jones our investigational novel bispecific T cell engager targets CD19 and offers a highly differentiated approach to deplete B cells deeply with an off-the-shelf product and convenient subcutaneous administration We are grateful to the investigators in our systemic lupus erythematosus trial who have been enthusiastic partners in our research and we look forward to opening this new trial to patients with Sjögren’s disease in the U.S.”  “Systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren’s disease share a complex and often debilitating overlap leaving many patients struggling with chronic pain Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in the Division of Rheumatology there remains a significant unmet need for targeted therapies that address the root causes of these autoimmune conditions I am encouraged by new research approaches such as CLN-978 that aim to modify the disease and offer sustainable relief to patients.” “There are an estimated four million Americans living with Sjögren’s disease yet it is underdiagnosed and frequently misunderstood,” said Janet Church President and Chief Executive Officer of the Sjögren’s Foundation “There are currently no treatments that comprehensively address the complexities of Sjögren’s or slow the progression of the disease We are encouraged to see new research approaches aimed at providing patients with better treatment options to improve their quality of life.” CLN-978 is being studied in people with SLE in the U.S. CLN-978 will also be studied in people with rheumatoid arthritis at multiple sites in Europe and in people with SjD at multiple sites in the U.S differentiated and highly potent CD19xCD3 bispecific T cell engager CLN-978 triggers redirected lysis of CD19-expressing target cells in vitro and in vivo CLN-978 is engineered to achieve very high affinity binding to CD19 to efficiently target B cells CLN-978 contains two single-chain variable fragments one binding with very high affinity to the CD19 target and the other binding to CD3 on T cells and a single-domain antibody binding to human serum albumin to extend serum half-life CLN-978 was developed by an internal Cullinan team and is a wholly owned asset CLN-978 has the potential to offer a convenient subcutaneously delivered therapeutic option for patients with autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus Sjögren’s disease (SjD) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the entire body.1 While SjD most commonly manifests with extensive dryness it can also present other serious complications including profound fatigue and an increased risk of lymphoma.1-4 SjD can occur alone or alongside other autoimmune diseases such as lupus or scleroderma.1 Studies suggest the prevalence of SjD in the U.S is estimated to impact over 250,000 individuals making it one of the most common rheumatic diseases.5 Many more people have SjD associated with other autoimmune diseases While available therapies address dryness and other symptoms currently no approved treatment has been shown to comprehensively slow disease progression or treat all aspects of SjD.1,2 This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 express or implied statements regarding the company’s beliefs and expectations regarding: our preclinical and clinical developments plans and timelines for CLN-978 the clinical and therapeutic potential of CLN-978 and other statements that are not historical facts The words “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “pursue,” “will,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current expectations and beliefs of future events and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements the following: uncertainty regarding the timing and results of regulatory submissions; the risk that any INDs or other global regulatory submissions we may file with the United States Food and Drug Administration or other global regulatory agencies are not cleared on our expected timelines or at all; the success of our clinical trials and preclinical studies; the risks related to our ability to protect and maintain our intellectual property position; the risks related to manufacturing and distribution of our product candidates; the risk that any one or more of our product candidates will not be successfully developed and commercialized; the risk that the results of preclinical studies or clinical studies will not be predictive of future results in connection with future studies; and the success of any collaboration These and other important risks and uncertainties discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including under the caption “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the SEC could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future even if subsequent events cause our views to change These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release neither the company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements included in this press release Any forward-looking statement included in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it was made InvestorsNick Smith+1 401.241.3516Nsmith@cullinantx.com MediaRose Weldon+1 215.801.7644Rweldon@cullinantx.com Home » 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Shows Its Facelift In Sunny Ibiza The Cullinan competes in a rarified segment since the Ferrari Purosangue is the only other twelve-cylinder SUV The Volkswagen Group killed the V12 diesel-powered Audi Q7 many moons ago while the W12 Bentley Bentayga went away not that long ago If you want the large-displacement engine under the hood RR will go completely electric around 2030 In the meantime, it’s business as usual for the BMW Group-owned brand headquartered in Goodwood. The Rolls-Royce of SUVs received a striking facelift year this year when it gained the “Series II” suffix This marketing jargon is RR’s equivalent of BMW’s Life Cycle Impulse (LCI) Only now a full set of images from the press launch in June has been published the opulent luxobarge poses for the camera in beautiful Ibiza Looking like a Stormtrooper following the unusual front redesign, the Cullinan remains as imposing as ever the ultra-posh SUV is now available with massive 23-inch wheels from the factory Equally attention-grabbing is the large pantheon grille Rolls-Royce is also offering a closer look at the hotter Black Badge version 6.75-liter V12 engine as the standard model but dialed up to 591 hp and 900 Nm (664 lb-ft) at 563 hp and 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) from the same BMW N74 engine the M760i had Interior images remind us that the mid-cycle update has not significantly changed the Cullinan the digital instrument and infotainment have been improved and there are even more customization options expect the first-generation Cullinan to remain on sale until closer to the end of the decade there’s no shortage of opinions—some people loathe everything the German tuner touches while others revel in the over-the-top spectacle the fact that they’ve survived in the business for so long means they have a dedicated following Its latest project is based on the updated Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II and clearly Known as the Linea D’Arabo, this one-off shares some similarities to another Cullinan that Mansory modified 12 months ago the Linea D’Arabo is even more over the top and is certainly one of the most flamboyant Rolls-Royces you’ll find anywhere on earth Read: Another Rolls-Royce Cullinan Falls Into The Hands Of Mansory Much like Mansory’s standard bodykit for the new Cullinan this one-off has a bespoke front end sporting new grilles with copper accents The tuner has also added new LED daytime running lights re-trimmed the Spirit of Ecstasy in a bronze hue and fitted a new hood finished in bronze with Arabic lettering across it Mansory has then gone ahead and put on a set of huge 24-inch forged wheels with a copper finish These copper trimmings continues across the door handles and the side window surrounds New faux fenders have also been added to the front quarter panels The SUV’s rear end is perhaps the coolest Mansory has installed a large fixed spoiler that stretches out from the roof and also added a small lip spoiler to the tailgate There’s also a bespoke rear diffuser with the same brown finish as the hood along with Arabic letters the Cullinan’s interior has received some attention The seats are now upholstered in brown and black leather complete with custom stitching and illuminated Mansory logos If you thought Mansory was just about looks, think again. Rolls-Royce’s 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12 has been fettled and now produces 720 hp and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque That’s enough to send the SUV to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.8 seconds and through to a 155 mph (250 km/h) electronically limited top speed If you thought Mansory was just about looks, think again. They’ve tweaked Rolls-Royce’s already impressive 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine boosting output to 720 hp and 774 lb-ft of torque That’s enough to push this luxury SUV from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.8 seconds topping out at a very respectable 155 mph (250 km/h) electronically limited Mansory’s Cullinan Linea D’Arabo is exactly what you’d expect from the brand: unapologetically bold something you’re either going to love or hate if you have the cash to drop on something this outrageous Whenever a high-end carmaker releases a new or updated model, you can bet your bottom dollar that it won’t take long before Mansory gets its hands on one Roughly six months after the arrival of the facelifted Rolls-Royce Cullinan the tuner has unveiled its first take on the luxurious SUV this one is bound to trigger some controversy The Cullinan has always been one of the most imposing SUVs on the market, and Mansory has created several modifications to make sure that heads will turn wherever it goes Whether you like these ‘upgrades’ or not will come down to personal taste but there’s no denying that they are dramatic Watch: Joyrider Steals $400,000 Rolls Royce Cullinan, Crashes Into Checkers Drive-Thru Minutes Later The low air intakes and lower grille are tweaked and the LED daytime running lights are extended, with the bumper grilles getting the same pattern as in the iconic Rolls-Royce grille Blue and white backlighting (depending on the specification) makes the new grilles stand out even further A carbon fiber front splitter also catches the eye pictured here in both blue and white finishes The new hood is offered in two different carbon fiber finishes while a set of flared wheel arches and carbon fiber vents to the front quarter panels further add to the presence of this extravagant SUV Carbon fiber extends across the door panels and side skirts with a set of 24-inch forged aero-disc wheels completing the looks If Rolls-Royce were to hire a bunch of engineers and designers from Mercedes-AMG, it might cook up a rear fascia for the Cullinan similar to what Mansory has created A carbon fiber diffuser immediately stands out and has been complemented with a pair of aftermarket tailpipes There’s also a carbon fiber lip spoiler on the tailgate and a wing stretching out from the roof No Mansory project would be complete without some performance upgrades so the tuner has managed to extract 720 hp and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) from the Cullinan’s twin-turbo V12 Bank robbers often choose big, expensive and powerful all-wheel drive cars as getaway vehicles, though picking a Rolls-Royce SUV is certainly a new one on us But that’s exactly what one thief did he even paid $1,750 a day in rental fees to make it happen Metro Detroit man Dorian Sykes is currently wanted by authorities after being identified as a suspect involved in two bank robberies this month The first attack was at the Credit Union One branch in Sterling Heights on March 6 Related: Joyrider Steals $400,000 Rolls Royce Cullinan, Crashes Into Checkers Drive-Thru Minutes Later he is believed to have walked into Chase Bank in Lathrup Village where he passed the teller a note that made it crystal clear what was happening “Give me all the money, I have a gun, I will kill everyone,” the note read, according to a Fox2 Detroit report But “all the money” turned out to hardly any money at all. The suspect fled with just $3,400 – not even enough to cover two days’ rental of the Cullinan getaway car that was waiting outside The Rolls was rented from Sam Zahar of Southfield’s Dream Luxury Car Rental, who know nothing about the Cullinan’s life of crime until he recognized it in a social media video. This is the same rental agency that recently had a Rolls Ghost go missing during transport from Florida after hackers changed the delivery address The Cullinan was eventually recovered having suffered about $15,000 of damages but Sykes – who was identified as the assailant by the FBI – was not apprehended and is still wanted by police Renting a highly eye-catching $400k luxury SUV to pull off a bank robbery rather than stealing something more discrete for the job doesn’t seem that smart, but if Sykes is the perp, it’s not like he’s new to the game. Fox2 reports he had been on supervised release since February having been convicted in relation to a 2020 bank heist On that occasion he was slumming it in a black Mercedes getaway car The trial will assess the therapy’s pharmacokinetics The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved Cullinan Therapeutics’ clinical trial application for CLN-978 a drug intended to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) The Phase I open-label trial will focus on subjects with active adhering to the 2010 American College of Rheumatology/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology Classification Criteria It aims to assess the therapy’s pharmacokinetics the trial is due to begin at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Italy and FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany CLN-978 is a cluster of differentiation 19 (CD19) × CD3 bispecific T cell engager designed to target B cells The drug is intended to provide a subcutaneous delivery alternative for individuals with autoimmune conditions including RA and systemic lupus erythematosus It is currently being evaluated for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus in Europe Cullinan Therapeutics chief medical officer Jeffrey Jones said: “We are pleased to announce the achievement of an important regulatory milestone allowing us to initiate a clinical trial of CLN-978 in RA in the second quarter of this year with leading research institutions in Europe as we simultaneously advance our systemic lupus erythematosus trial at sites around the globe “Delivering the potency of T-cell redirecting therapy with the potential for disease modification CLN-978 offers off-the-shelf access and convenient subcutaneous dosing for improved accessibility and treatment flexibility for patients with a range of autoimmune diseases.” Cullinan Therapeutics develops therapies designed to treat autoimmune diseases and cancer by inhibiting key disease drivers or helping the immune system to kill diseased cells Last year, the company announced positive topline data from a Phase I/II trial of its pipeline candidate zipalertinib following treatment with Rybrevant in patients with non-small cell lung cancer View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network. The Black Badge Cullinan Series II has 23-inch wheels the largest Rolls-Royce has offered in the modern era SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe The Cullinan Series II is the revised and re-nosed version of Rolls-Royce’s first-ever SUV introduced in 2018 and now accounting for about 45 per cent of the company’s sales Explaining the Black Badge variant is slightly more complex Rolls-Royce describes it as the standard car’s “alter ego” and even uses the term “subversive” in its marketing including a darkened Spirit of Ecstasy bonnet mascot and grille lower front air intakes and a smidgen more power and torque It could be seen as less ostentatious than its chrome-laden sibling There are almost unlimited choices; our car had a four-seat configuration with the rear featuring fully adjustable bucket seats on each side of a large central console and champagne fridge it gains a second rear windshield between the rear seats and the cargo area cooled and/or kept fly- and mosquito-free if you are parked with the tailgate open and the Viewing Suite in use This optional Viewing Suite includes two electrically deployable seats and a cocktail table which project out the rear cargo area to provide the perfect vantage (and G&T-sipping) point for You probably won’t want to make eye contact with the other parents though Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. 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It seems like only yesterday that the 120-year old manufacturer of some of the world’s most luxurious and high-status symbol vehicles made the decision to build a “high-sided vehicle“ and the accompanying fury in internet comments Surprisingly, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan has been with us a little while now; it’s six years on from the original announcement and the car’s subsequent arrival on the roads Rolls-Royce has accordingly taken the opportunity to give the car a little bit of a refresh to create the Cullinan II That’s effectively a second-generation car although the changes are more subtle from some angles than others We’ve had the chance to drive the car around the roads of Yorkshire for a little while to check out the car named for the largest diamond ever discovered in “Black Badge” specification The Cullinan’s heart remains the BMW-sourced twin-turbocharged N74 V12 which you’ll find elsewhere in the Rolls-Royce range Although the N74 has also been used in the BMW 7 Series coming in a 6.75-liter capacity and producing 563hp That’s the same as the original Cullinan and the facelift model still eschews any form of electrical assistance However the Black Badge model again has a little bump in the power output with 591hp on tap as well as another 37lbft of torque at some 664lbft In both cases that drives a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic Performance is just about immaterial really old Rolls-Royces merely had “sufficient” power and in this case that means a hustle up to 60mph in around five seconds and a restricted 155mph top speed Not that you’ll be doing either of those things because the Cullinan doesn’t exactly encourage it; there isn’t even a rev counter in here Provoking the V12 into life also means that the official fuel economy of around 17mpg (Imp) plummets quicker than the car goes forwards so officially the range is about 375 miles The V12 is barely perceptible when you fire it up for the first time and it doesn’t get all that much noisier if you start pressing the right-hand pedal I’ve driven quieter — most of the more-modest EVs make very little sound — but it’s a close call and the Cullinan certainly has to be up there in terms of hp or even cc per decibel That doesn’t particularly inspire the need to hustle to car even if you’re not petrified of returning the incredibly expensive press car (or its immaculate 23-inch wheels) to Rolls-Royce in a different shape than it was previously Nonetheless it feels lithe enough for a vehicle that’s closer to three tons than to two In general terms the Cullinan’s body roll feels rather well-contained side-to-side There’s a little sense of a rising hydrofoil if you really stamp loud pedal but it’s not a really significant rearwards squat with the car better suited to chauffeur-style anticipation of deceleration than track-day hard stops Maneuverability is enhanced by four-wheel steering which makes the Cullinan really very easy to drive around tighter urban roads despite its size compared to normal UK traffic Putting away your inner hooligan is really the only way to drive the car though The whole thing is geared towards the maximum amount of waft and we actually mean that literally as the gearbox itself takes cues from the navigation system to hold onto gears going uphill and advance them going down as the Cullinan also employs the same camera-based suspension adjustment system (called “Flagbearer”) as other models in the Rolls-Royce range The car continually scans the road ahead with a pair of cameras and tweaks the air suspension appropriately for the surface There’s two reviews’ worth of comments we could make on the car’s cabin alone but we do have to hit “submit” at some point if you could imagine the most sumptuous environment you’ve ever been in then the Cullinan is as good or — unless it was another Rolls-Royce — better even more so in the back if you opt for the two-pew Individual Seat option rather than the standard three-seat configuration and even massaging should you go for that option and really it’d easier to list what it doesn’t have than what it does However there’s some highlights for the Cullinan II too The updated car sports a full-width glass fascia with an illuminated gallery on the passenger side that features the wordmark and a “cityscape” graphic That can be personalized as part of the extensive Bespoke program Importantly there’s also an updated version of the Rolls-Royce infotainment OS which made a debut on Spectre and provides a more intuitive interface than the previous car with individual device connection for the two rear screens Bluetooth for the rear entertainment system One neat new feature is the incorporation of the “Spirit of Ecstasy” (fun fact for you: she’s called Eleanor) in the cabin illuminated in a small glass display case along with an analog clock there’s a lot of scope for upgrades to various items — fancy an 18-speaker 1400-watt audio system which uses the car’s own aluminum structure as a giant subwoofer — as well as a huge range of personalization options specify cloth seats with a special “Duality Twill” material made from bamboo with the Morganite exterior paint and the Peony Pink interior highlights Literally: you can have the starlight headliner made to any light pattern you want Rolls-Royce doesn’t habitually list prices on its cars largely because it likes to sit down with each customer and go through an extensive commissioning process In fact that’s actually why I was driving it in the first place as the brand has just opened a new dealership in Leeds The Black Badge model is actually slightly less customizable as it comes with a whole host of pre-installed options but you can still send the price up pretty high through the Bespoke service We’ve no idea how much the car we actually drove would cost with the options installed but on its own the Black Badge is in the region of £380,000 (~$500,000) — compared to the “Silver Badge” at £300,000 the Cullinan fits into a pretty well-populated bracket now of highly aspirational SUVs (ignoring Goodwood’s protestations at this branding) There’s really no shortage of them: Aston Martin DBX Ferrari Purosangue (Maranello being no more keen on the classification) It doesn’t really duke it out with any of them though Really it’s only a rival for an extremely highly specified Range Rover — but the pricing isn’t especially close even if you tick every box that Coventry will allow the very well-to-do may turn up at polo matches in either and while the Cullinan isn’t necessarily as adept at off-roading as the Rangey the R-R is going to get as far away from an asphalted road as the average RR anyway A second-hand Cessna 182 might be a viable option it’s not like a typical Cullinan customer is going to need to make any kind of choice here building a car like the Cullinan is easy; it’s virtually a blank cheque to do whatever you want the execution needs to be pretty close to perfection because when your customers are dropping near-enough 500 large on a car they’re going to be rather discerning Like or loathe the trend towards these behemoths — and it’s not like the brand has been shy and understated in the past — it’s very difficult to argue that Rolls-Royce hasn’t nailed it It’s not so much a car as it is a piece of theater or an event that happens around you while you’re cocooned in several inches of lambswool There’s no hybrid or electric option yet for example; “rivals” offer both and Rolls-Royce does now have that in its arsenal with the Spectre Having such a system providing some regenerative braking might also improve the raw stopping power too which is the only real weak area in the driving manners — not that you should be dropping anchor in a Rolls it’s an almost flawless execution of the Rolls-Royce ethos in SUV form See more articles on and FIRST LOOK: 2020 Honda City RS i-MMD Hybrid Jaecoo J7 PHEV review - cheapest PHEV on sale Latest Carro Malaysia Cars For Sale 10% discount when you renew your car insurance with us Compare prices between different insurer providers and use the promo code 'PAULTAN10' when you make your payment to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) may have teased several special editions for this weekend’s Malaysia Autoshow but evidently it could not wait that long – so it’s decided to launch all of them today The one that enthusiasts will be most interested in is undoubtedly the Golf GTI Black Edition which receives a whole host of darkened components which is RM246,490 nett (RM247,512 on-the-road without insurance) with the standard two-year warranty or RM258,990 (RM260,012 OTR) with the Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP) five-year warranty and servicing (the latter extended to seven years here) That’s RM6,000 more expensive than the standard Mk8 GTI; however the company is offering a special RM15,000 introductory discount bringing that figure down to RM243,990 (RM245,012 OTR) On the outside, the Black Edition is differentiated through the same 18-inch “Richmond” turbine-style alloy wheels but in black, here dressed with self-righting GTI centre caps and GTI-branded valve caps. If those two accessories sound familiar to you, that’s because they were also fitted to last year’s Edition 50 albeit on snazzier “Pretoria” rollers you’ll find “Black” branding on the B-pillars as well as JPJ-compliant window tint If you were miffed that the Edition 50 was only offered in white or grey because the Black Edition can be had in either Kings Red or Deep Black (obviously) the Black Edition receives specially-branded floor mats and a genuine Volkswagen Universal Traffic Recorder 2.0 (i.e The camera features a Sony Starvis night-vision image sensor that is said to deliver QHD videos at high speeds even in low-light conditions along with dual-band 5 GHz WiFi connectivity for faster downloads is fitted with cargo dividers that attach to the boot floor with velcro Buyers also receive a Black Edition box with a Volkswagen key holder and even a certificate of authenticity for the car Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today launched the Wolfsburg Edition of the Arteon R-Line 4Motion, which is one of several special editions that will make their public debut at the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025) With a recommend retail price (RRP) of RM304,990 or RM306,012 on-the-road without insurance, the Arteon R-Line 4Motion Wolfsburg Edition (that’s its full name) is RM5,000 more than a regular Arteon It should be noted that the OTR price is inclusive of the Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP); without it the Wolfsburg Edition’s OTR price without insurance is RM292,612 We did notice that the VAP is more comprehensive for the Wolfsburg Edition Referring to VPCM’s official spec sheets the standard Arteon with VAP comes with a five-year 75,000-km maintenance package and five-year roadside assistance the Wolfsburg Edition’s maintenance package is for seven years or 105,000 km (whichever comes first) with all else (vehicle warranty and roadside assistance) being equal including the 15,000-km or 12-month service interval the Wolfsburg Edition is available with savings of RM40,000 which brings the RRP down to RM264,990 (or RM266,012 OTR without insurance) you’re paying less for a longer-term maintenance package on top of goodies that are exclusive to the Wolfsburg Edition The latter includes the Wolfburg crest emblem on the B-pillars Volkswagen-branded tyre valve caps as well as a Volkswagen Universal Traffic Recorder 2.0 (UTR2.0) that adds front and rear dashcams featuring Sony’s Starvis night-vision image sensor The list continues with illuminated door sill trim with the Volkswagen logo Volkswagen Dynamic hub caps and cargo elements with velcro fasteners on the boot floor mat Buyers will also receive an owners’ box that contains a branded keyholder a certificate of authenticity and Wolfsburg Edition floor mats standard Arteon R-Line 4Motion (bottom); click to enlarge the rest of the Wolfsburg Edition is identical to a standard Arteon with the engine being a 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol unit rated at 280 PS (276 hp or 206 kW) and 350 Nm of torque This is mated to a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive system Standard features include 19-inch ‘Montevideo’ alloy wheels Nappa carbon-print leather seat upholstery a 9.2-inch Discover Pro touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support a 700-watt Harman Kardon sound system and the IQ.Drive suite of ADAS motorcyclists and pillion riders account for the highest number of road accident fatalities in Malaysia each year making up to 70% of the annual average of 6,000 deaths However, findings from a study carried out by the Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC) show that while the number of motorcycle-related fatalities was 12 times higher than those involving cars, only 13% of accident cases were caused by motorcyclists, The Star reports According to VTAREC coordinator Mas Tina Abdul Hamid the study conducted by the council revealed that 67% of accidents were caused by cars while 20% were caused by commercial vehicles.“Often but here we have learnt that it is car drivers who need greater awareness on road safety and need to be educated on defensive driving,” she said She said that the findings also revealed that the data regarding road accidents and fatalities is alarming Human error is the primary cause of road crashes making up to eight out of the 10 factors that cause traffic crashes The yearly deaths from accidents can fill graves that may require space the size of six football fields,” she said In its latest sales update Proton revealed that the locally-assembled (CKD) X70 was unveiled in Bangladesh on April 30 The C-segment SUV was previously sold as a fully-imported (CBU) model through PHP Automobiles with local assembly taking place at the Rancon Auto Industries facility located in Bhawanipur the made-in-Bangladesh X70 is priced at 3.85 million Bangladeshi taka (about RM134k) which is less than the CBU version that retailed for between Tk4.4 and 4.8 million (RM153k and RM167k) with only a single variant available (the CBU had two) that is powered by a 1.5 litre turbocharged inline-three petrol engine rated at 177 PS (174 hp or 130 kW) and 255 Nm of torque Drive is sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with this setup being identical to our own X70 the X70 in Bangladesh comes with 19-inch alloy wheels (225/50 profile tyres) an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system dual-zone climate control (with N95 air filter) lane departure warning as well as hill hold and descent control based on an estimated total industry volume of 60,886 units (+1.8% YoY making them second-ranked B-segment sedan and fourth-placed B-segment hatch respectively in terms of sales Here is a live gallery of the new BYD Dolphin facelift at this year’s Auto Shanghai the updated electric hatchback not only receives styling updates but also the company’s God’s Eye C (DiPilot 100) suite of ADAS functions the Dolphin retails for between 99,800 and 125,800 yuan (about RM58k and RM73k) The base option comes with a 45.12-kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that provides a CLTC-rated range of up to 420 km and powers a front electric motor with 95 PS (94 hp or 70 kW) and 180 Nm of torque for a 0-50 km/h time of 4.3 seconds The mid-spec Fashion Edition (109,800 yuan or RM64k) gets the same battery as the base option but its electric motor is uprated to provide 177 PS (174 hp or 130 kW) and 290 Nm This sees the 0-50 km/h time drop to 3.5 seconds albeit at the expense of range that goes up to 410 km At the very top is the Knight Edition with a larger 60.48-kWh battery and even higher outputs of 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) and 310 Nm The 0-50 km/h time is identical to the Fashion Edition but range is up to 520 km thanks to the increased battery capacity All three powertrains support AC charging at a max of 7 kW while peak DC fast charging will get the batteries from 30-80% in 25 minutes The smaller battery can handle a DC input of up to 80 kW with the larger one able to take in 110 kW BYD sells both the old and new Dolphin in China, the former being smaller in size compared to the international version we get here in Malaysia Where our pre-facelift Dolphin measures 4,290 mm long 1,570 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,700 mm the one in China is 165 mm shorter in terms of overall length but maintains the other dimensions The facelifted Dolphin in China is larger than its older equivalent 1,570 mm tall and having a wheelbase of 2,700 mm You can identify the newer model by its sleeker front end featuring redesigned headlamps as well as a new front bumper with reprofiled air curtains and central intake you’ll find new wave-like taillights that are also seen on the Seal 06 GT and a new rear bumper design with fake air vents that meet with horizontally-mounted reflectors including an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster that is larger than the previous 5-inch unit although it no longer rotates and is kept at a fixed landscape orientation there’s a new centre console with larger cupholders and a wireless charging pad positioned further forwards than before The open storage tray under the touchscreen has also been replaced (now appears to be covered) while the gear selector dial is now a column-mounted stalk close to the new steering wheel from the pre-update Seal the Dolphin comes with either a rear torsion beam or four-bar linkage suspension as well as 16- or 17-inch wheels Other available equipment includes six airbags powered front seats with ventilation and heating functions connected services and automatic air-conditioning with PM2.5 air filter and rear vents The ADAS functions leverage on a suite of sensors that are identical for all variants and include five millimeter-wave radars and 12 cameras These enable functions such as High-speed Navigation On Autopilot (HNOA) “Preliminary investigations revealed that the micromobility vehicle had been modified and fitted with a roof The vehicle was seen being ridden by a man with two male pillion riders at the Lee Rubber traffic lights along the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin (AMJ) highway,” said Melaka police chief deputy comm Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar in a statement today A motorbike registered MDJ1154 that belongs to said YouTuber is believed to have been used to record the footage of the micromobility vehicle in question The police have contacted the YouTuber to ask him to give his statement at the highway patrol enforcement division of the Melaka Tengah police HQ’s traffic investigation and enforcement department but were informed that he is currently in Sabah on business until May 16 and will cooperate by attending with his lawyer on May 17 The Melaka road transport department (JPJ) yesterday reiterated that micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters, hoverboards, monowheels, Segways and unapproved electric bicycles are not road-legal Under Section 54(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 [Act 333] any individual operating an unauthorised vehicle on a public road may be prosecuted “Micromobility vehicles are only permitted in designated areas such as recreational parks not on public roads,” Melaka JPJ deputy director Khairul Aswad Abdul Halim said The GR86 Cup one-make racing series now officially comes to Malaysia through Haro Sports & Entertainment which is also the rights holder and promoter of the Malaysian round of the Autobacs Super GT racing series The GR86 Cup Malaysia series begins this year at the Malaysian round of the 2025 Super GT series that will be held at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit from June 26 to 28 where the one-make series will debut as a support event with two 10-lap races This will be followed by a further two rounds – Round 2 will be held in conjunction with the Malaysia Championship Series 300km race event All three rounds of the GR86 Cup Malaysia series will be held at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit the GR86 Cup race car is specified with a 2,387 cc naturally aspirated boxer four-cylinder engine producing 227 hp at 7,000 rpm and 250 Nm of torque at 3,700 rpm Driveline is comprised of a six-speed manual transmission with a single-plate competition clutch by Cusco Braking equipment is courtesy of Advics four-piston calipers in front and two-piston calipers at the rear operating on 345 mm x 30 mm two-piece discs in front and 330 mm x 26 mm one-piece discs at the rear Rolling stock is a set of 17 x 8-inch Raxer RP10X alloy wheels shod in Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS tyres measuring 225/45R17 the GR86 Cup race car gets a roll cage compliant with JAF competition regulations while a Bride Zeta bucket seat and a six-point HANS-compatible safety harness are in place for the driver the race car is also compliant with the 2025 Malaysian Championship Series SP1 class “Designed as an ultra-competitive yet still affordable racing series the GR86 Cup Malaysia Series provides enthusiasts with a platform to move up to a more powerful and dynamic vehicle while retaining the importance of a level playing field where the emphasis lies in pure driving skill,” said Haro Sports & Entertainment managing partner Fahrizal Hasan Jaecoo Malaysia is introducing a Professional Affiliates Programme (PAP) targeting ‘members of professional bodies and employees of registered companies’ The benefit is straightforward – a discount – and eligibility is wider than what the programme’s name suggests “Given the positive feedback and requests from corporates and professionals Jaecoo Malaysia is happy to introduce our very own Professional Affiliates Programme This is another step forward in our efforts to elevate the brand and grow closer to the heart of fans and customers,” said Jaecoo Malaysia VP Emily Lek The PAP is open to ‘all individuals that are members of professional organisations and associations including content creators recognised as Jaecoo brand ambassadors’ you can walk into any Jaecoo showroom and verify your eligibility by providing relevant documents such as proof of membership with professional bodies provision of proof of employment and other related documents Programme benefits also extend to direct family members of eligible individuals “We look forward to welcoming new owners to the Jaecoo family who automatically become part of our J-Club community In addition to best-in-class vehicles and after-sales care owners can look forward to engaging with other Jaecoo owners through the J-Club’s social activities,” Lek added Both AWD and 2WD variants of the J7 come with a 1.6-litre turbo-four with 194 hp/290 Nm, hooked up to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Launched in February the PHEV gets a hybrid-specific version of the Omoda 5’s 1.5-litre turbo-four paired with an electric motor for total output of 347 PS/525 Nm EV range is 106 km (NEDC) and claimed total range is up to 1,300 km The RRP for the PHEV is RM158,800 on-the-road without insurance All motorists should know that motor insurance is compulsory for all vehicles that ply the roads but it seems that not everyone is driving with such cover says the Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council of Malaysia (VTAREC) The council believes that tens of thousands of vehicles are operating without insurance, basing its projection from a study it conducted, The Star reports a study of 740,000 cases of road accidents in 2023 revealed that insurance claims for damages were only filed for 40% of the cases “While police reports were lodged by the parties involved in the accidents not all the cases saw insurance claims being filed We found that insurance claims were only made for 299,000 accident cases We believe this is likely because certain vehicle owners did not make an insurance claim as they did not possess motor insurance,” she said she added that the lower rate of insurance claims could also be due to motorists choosing not to make a claim for minor repairs bearing the repair costs themselves in order to preserve their no-claims discount the vehicle insurance industry recorded 266,716 accident claims which was a 11% decline compared with 299,657 cases in 2023 86% of the claims made last year involved cars with about 5% for motorcycles and 8% for commercial vehicles She stressed on the importance of having valid motor insurance “Motor insurance does not only cover the damage to our vehicles but most importantly provides compensation for victims who suffer injuries or the next of kin of those killed in the event of an accident,” she said Highway concessionaire Ekovest has received approval from the Malaysian government to proceed with the Laluan Istana-Kiara Expressway (LIKE) and the Kampung Baru Link Expressway (KBL), two highway projects which are under its highway expansion plan, reported The Star Wholly owned unit Lebuhraya DUKE Fasa 2A (LDF2A) was notified on Monday by the government of the approval to implement the LIKE project – previously referred to as the Istana Link – and the KBL project LIKE and KBL projects are respectively the first and second phases of the highway expansion plan The government and LDF2A will sign the concession agreement for LIKE once its has been given clearance by the attorney-general’s chambers the second phase that is KBL will see the public-private partnership unit work with relevant ministries and LDF2A to finalise key terms of the concession by December 31 The proposal was first disclosed in January 2017 when Ekovest received principle approval from the government for the privatisation of KBL The project was estimated at the time to cost RM6.32 billion with the intention of providing “vital connectivity and direct linkage for movement in and around Kuala Lumpur city centre and complete the missing link for seamless travelling in and out of Greater Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley,” according to The Star A total of 34 BMW Motorrad R1250 RT and R1300 GS motorcycles were handed over for duty in Istana Negara the new motorcycles will replace older models currently in use by the palace Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department (JSPT) director CP Datuk Sri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the bikes will be used for escort and traffic control duties “The bike will aid the efficiency of the escort and security outriders for Istana Negara,” he said during the handover ceremony at the palace administration block BMW Motorrad R1250 RT (left) In attendance were Datuk Pengelola Bijaya DiRaja Datuk Wira Zailani bin Haji Hashim Datuk Paduka Maharaja Lela Datuk Azuan Effendy bin Zairakithnaini JSPT Kuala Lumpur Head ACP Mohd Zamzuri bin Mohd Isa and Ammo Defence Solutions CEO Roslan bin Abu Bakar In Malaysia, the BMW Motorrad R1250 RT has a retail price tag of RM153,500. Meanwhile, the BMW Motorrad R1300 GS has a recommended retail price of RM138,500 Volkswagen Malaysia has announced that it will be wheeling out ‘Special Edition models’ at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 which opens to the public this Friday (May 9) at MAEPS Serdang “We’re debuting our Special Edition models so don’t miss your chance to meet the newest members of the Volkswagen family!” the company said on social media We already know that one of the SEs is a Golf GTI as the company teased the hot hatch in a menacing black suit yesterday That video teaser showed GTI-branded tyre valve caps and 18-inch ‘Richmond’ alloy wheels the latter in what appears to be a dark finish Today’s announcement mentioned models, so there’s bound to be more than the Golf GTI at MAS 2025. The post’s main image shows the regular hot hatch with a Tiguan and Arteon, so the SUV and big sedan could very well be the other models being given the SE treatment. Will it be the same dark theme as the teased GTI “The top 10 cars most frequently involved in accidents, and leading the list is the ‘King of Malaysia’ (Myvi). This is not just a claim; it is based on statistics: 24,628 Perodua Myvi were involved in accidents, followed by the Proton Saga with 16,159 claims and the Honda City with 13,388 claims,” she said the Yamaha 135LC was the motorcycle most frequently involved in accidents with almost 3,000 cases followed by the Yamaha Y15ZR with 2,154 claims “Both vehicles (Yamaha 135LC and Y15ZR) accounted for about 30% of total motorcycle accidents last year,” said Mas Tina a total of 266,716 accidents were recorded nationwide with car accidents making up the majority with 229,739 cases This is followed by 21,828 cases involving commercial vehicles and 15,149 cases involving motorcycles Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said that any policy changes especially fiscal measures that could put pressure on costs weaken business sentiment and ultimately burden consumers should be deferred for the time being “The rationalisation of RON95 subsidies in June this year should be put on hold and the same goes for the hike in electricity tariffs in July,” he said in parliament Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng voiced a similar tone saying that the floating of RON 95 prices to match market rates should also be delayed He added that the recent announcement to defer the expansion of the sales and services tax (SST) scope from May 1 was a welcome move The government is scheduled to introduce targeted RON 95 subsidies in the middle of the year but there has been a lack of clarity so far over the implementation mechanism that will be used the government had yet to define how it would establish eligibility for targeted subsidies as well as define a mechanism despite having reviewed four proposals Find out if you can afford your dream car using our user friendly car loan calculator Latest JPJ formula - calculate how much your vehicle's road tax will cost Latest JPJ formula - calculate how much your EV's road tax will cost Calculate how much you will have to spend on your car insurance Copyright © 2025 Driven Communications Sdn CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cullinan Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGEM) today announced that results from the REZILIENT1 study of zipalertinib in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations (ex20ins) who have received prior therapy will be presented in an oral abstract session at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting taking place in Chicago from May 30–June 3 The data will include results from the Phase 2b portion of the study which explored zipalertinib monotherapy in patients with advanced or metastatic EGFR ex20ins NSCLC who progressed after prior treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy with or without amivantamab and other ex20ins-targeted therapies patients with non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations continue to have limited treatment options and poor disease outcomes,” said Jeffrey Jones “The results from REZILIENT1 show zipalertinib demonstrated clinically meaningful efficacy and a manageable safety profile in patients who have received prior platinum-based chemotherapy including those who were treated with amivantamab and zipalertinib has the potential to address significant unmet need in these patient settings We look forward to sharing these important results with the lung cancer community through our oral presentation at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting.” Presentation Title: Efficacy of zipalertinib in NSCLC patients with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations who received prior platinum-based chemotherapy with or without amivantamabPresenting Author: Helena A Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterAbstract Number: 8503Session: Oral Abstract Session – Lung Cancer – Non-Small Cell MetastaticPresentation Date and Time: Sunday Live and Virtual Investor EventCullinan will host an in-person event for analysts and institutional investors on Sunday will participate in a discussion of the zipalertinib data shared at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting with members of Cullinan management Participants from Cullinan Therapeutics include Nadim Ahmed Zipalertinib (CLN-081/TAS6417) is an orally available small molecule designed to target activating mutations in EGFR The molecule was engineered to inhibit EGFR variants with exon 20 insertion mutations Zipalertinib is designed as a next generation irreversible EGFR inhibitor for the treatment of a genetically defined subset of patients with non-small cell lung cancer Zipalertinib has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the FDA Zipalertinib is being developed by Taiho Oncology express or implied statements regarding the company’s beliefs and expectations regarding our plans regarding future data presentations the clinical development and regulatory filing plan and timeline of zipalertinib the safety and efficacy profile of zipalertinib and its potential to address this unmet need A police fleet known for its exotics gets a custom masterpiece Dubai is one of the world’s most exciting luxury capitals luxury cars all combining in a playground for lovers of opulence one of the most iconic parts of Dubai’s luxury scene is the fact that it even includes the city’s police force with a fleet of incredible exotic cars as part of the city’s police all sporting the instantly recognizable Dubai police livery View this post on Instagram A post shared by MANSORY (@mansory) Rolls-Royce tells the century-long story of the Phantom Hennessey transforms a large American SUV staple Bentley’s new grand tourer gets the Mansory treatment Built to strengthen the police force’s strength and presence across the city the Mansory Rolls Royce Cullinan will be on patrol in key tourist destinations almost certainly including the Burj Khalifa tower and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard the Cullinan also packs a new front bumper a large splitter made of forged carbon-fibre the twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre V12 has had its power turned up from 441kW in Black Badge trim to a fractionally more potent 449kW the Cullinan is said to sprint to 100km/h in 5.0 seconds and top out at 280km/h – figures that are 0.2sec quicker and 30km/h faster than the standard Cullinan Black Badge The latest modified Rolls-Royce is the second Mansory-tuned vehicle added to the force’s glittering fleet of supercars with the Roller following on from a heavily modified 522kW Mercedes-AMG G63 A fatal aircraft accident occurred last night when an airplane crashed into power lines on a farm near Cullinan claiming the lives of the two people onboard and causing widespread power cuts to the town He said the aircraft was conducting a training exercise with a flight instructor and a learner pilot on board “It had taken off from Boschkop area but encountered technical difficulties during flight and in an attempt to make an emergency landing Both individuals on board were declared deceased at the scene Their identities have not yet been made public An inquest docket has been opened, with investigations set to involve collaboration with the Civil Aviation Authority to determine the cause of the accident Eskom Gauteng spokesperson Amanda Qithi said the power utility team attended to the outage affecting customers in Cullinan “Supply was restored at 23:22 through back feeding which means we are providing electricity to the areas from alternative sources that were not affected by the crash,” said Qithi Read original story on www.citizen.co.za Company-sponsored clinical trial will be initiated at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and Australia for systemic lupus erythematosus CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cullinan Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGEM) today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved the Company’s Clinical Trial Application (CTA) for CLN-978 The Phase 1 clinical trial will assess CLN-978 in patients with active difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis meeting the 2010 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) Classification Criteria This open-label study will evaluate the safety and effects of CLN-978 on disease activity “We are pleased to announce the achievement of an important regulatory milestone allowing us to initiate a clinical trial of CLN-978 in rheumatoid arthritis in the second quarter of this year as we simultaneously advance our systemic lupus erythematosus trial at sites around the globe,” said Jeffrey Jones “CLN-978 is the only CD19-targeting T cell engager advancing a global regulatory development plan that includes a U.S Delivering the potency of T cell redirecting therapy with the potential for disease modification CLN-978 offers off-the-shelf access and convenient subcutaneous dosing for improved accessibility and treatment flexibility for patients with a range of autoimmune diseases.”  “Rheumatoid arthritis remains a challenging disease where effective treatment is critical to altering its course Although some patients can achieve remission with current therapies the majority do not achieve this or lose response and become refractory to treatment,” said Ricardo Grieshaber-Bouyer Professor of Clinical Systems Immunology and Head of the Clinical Trials Unit at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg and global Principal Investigator for this trial “This unmet need underscores the importance of advancing novel approaches like CLN-978 which has the potential to offer deeper B cell depletion than existing therapies We are excited to collaborate on research that could bring new solutions to patients with refractory rheumatoid arthritis a population in need of better treatment options.” subcutaneously delivered therapeutic option for patients with autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis About Rheumatoid ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease primarily characterized by inflammation of the joints and permanent joint damage.1,2 The disease often affects multiple joints simultaneously but it can also involve other organ systems.2 Roughly 5.3 million adults live with rheumatoid arthritis across the U.S. and the disease is more common in women than men.3-10 While disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) have improved treatment outcomes many patients continue to rely on chronic immunosuppression and face significant impairments in quality of life.11 Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Contacts:Investors Nick Smith+1 401.241.3516Nsmith@cullinantx.com MediaJessica Weinstein +1 508.254.3881 Jweinstein@cullinantx.com This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page here we are — it’s only the middle of January and I have an absolute gem in the media yoke that I’m excited to tell you about  “Here It Is” is the recently released album by fiddle player James Cullinan  It consists of 14 tracks of breathtakingly gorgeous pure drop fiddle music that will immediately remind you of the power and beauty inherent in the Irish tradition up-to-date news and views from Irish America  Although born in Kilnamona, Co. Clare, Cullinan and his wife Carol have, for the last 30 years, resided in nearby Doolin, where they run Cullinan’s Restaurant and Guesthouse Cullinan is a beloved member of the musical community and he’s had some notable moments over the years including as a member of Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin’s group the Dísirt Tola Band and “Happy to Meet,” the album he and his wife made in 2002 with the legendary flute player P  Cullinan was also a guest artist on Kevin Crawford’s album “In Good Company.”  However because this standout fiddler hasn’t really put his music “out there” in a meaningful or consistent way you’d be forgiven for not knowing more about him  Before I say too much more about Cullinan’s music because their participation says quite a bit is the featured piano player for half the album and you can sense the synergy between them making her role here important to the album’s success  But the album also sports an eye-popping array of other notables each of whom appears on multiple tracks and makes important contributions  I think their extensive involvement here as “supporting cast” makes a real statement about the well placed esteem they have for Cullinan and his music which makes this album an extremely easy one to enjoy  The grace in his playing is only accentuated by the tune selection  Every track has something to recommend it and as I listen one that immediately jumps out is “The Peeler’s Pocket / …,” a set of reels that begins with Cullinan fiddling alone  His tone is robust and full of spirit and becomes even sweeter when the piano and bouzouki enter to elevate the sound  I love the jig tracks “Charlie Mulvihill’s / …” and “Paddy Fahy’s,” both of which have great life and are lovely interpretations of beloved favorites  The hornpipe tracks “Galway Bay / …” and “Caisleán an Óir / …” also ring long in my ears  Both feature Cooney’s impressive guitar playing (his playing on the latter track being particularly otherworldly) and it mixes so nicely with the subtle nuance in Cullinan’s own work “The Fiddler Mick Hoy / …,” which includes his wife  The only track to include additional melody players it makes a lovely statement about the music inherent in Cullinan’s family Pic of Day: 44 years after his hunger strike death a statue of Bobby Sands has been unveiled in Belfast See full report in this week's Echo Print/.. The international community must act to “avert further disaster” in Gaza a statue of Bobby Sands will be unveiled in the Republican Memorial Garden Developed and maintained by Soundlining By FREDA LEWIS-STEMPEL The Zeekr 9X is the latest Chinese luxury car that will tempt buyers to ditch traditionally popular premium marques like Audi, BMW and Mercedes with its significantly cheaper price tag. The 9X SUV has been unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show where it has - surprisingly - drawn comparison to the enormous Rolls-Royce Cullinan... but for a fraction of the cost. Exact pricing of the large Chinese family car is not yet known but is rumoured to start from as little as £50k. That's some saving on the £300k commanded by the Roller equivalent. But it's not just the price that stands to make the 9X appealing; the plug-in hybrid drivetrain promises more than 186 miles of EV-only driving combined with supercar performance. And Zeekr is ready to rattle the established Western luxury SUV market with its uber-luxurious interior and the practicality that positions it against big names like the Range Rover. It's not confirmed if or when the 9X could arrive in the UK, but Zeekr is expected to start selling some of its models on our shores from 2026. The Zeekr 9X by the Geely-owned Chinese automaker is a rival to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Range Rover but will cost around the same as a family SUV at just £50k+ Zeekr sits under Shanghai parent company Geely – which also owns Polestar, Volvo and Lotus amongst others – and has former Bentley chief designer Stefan Sielaff in its staple of automotive experts. Alongside the 9X’s reveal, Zeekr also confirmed plans to arrive in the UK from next year, with Zeekr Europe CEO Lothar Schupet telling the Independent: ‘We are in discussion with dealer groups to enter the UK. ‘Our plan is to be live in the UK early next year and we’re trying to accelerate as much as we can.’ The Zeekr 9X is a large SUV measuring 5,290mm long (longer than the Range Rover’s 5,252mm) with a wheelbase of 3,220mm, and offers either six or seven seating options for maximum big family practicality. For those looking for a room limo, there’s an option to have four spaced-out chairs with ‘executive style’ seating. Left: From the front, it looks rather like another luxury SUV.... and it's huge: at 5.3m it's even longer than a Range Rover. Right: The Rolls-Royce Cullinan: It's not hard to see the visual influence it's given the Zeekr 9X Left: Zeekr's move into the ultra-luxe car market will cause established high end Western marques some concern, as Chinese influence in automotive continues to grow overseas. But the Cullinan (right) - a luxurious SUV loved by the rich and famous - starts from close to £300k and every car has a very specific price due to the bespoke nature of the model The 9X’s 900V architecture can handle 480kW ultra-rapid charging, which delivers 310 miles of charge in just nine minutes. The plug-in hybrid SUV will use a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and two electric motors for a total range of 932 miles; this makes it the first Zeekr model to use its ‘Super Hybrid’ technology. The 'Super Electric Hybrid' tech will merge pure electric, plug-in hybrid and range-extender advantages to promise disruptive efficiency and performance. Super Hybrids with huge combined ranges are one of the biggest emerging trends in new Chinese cars, with the Jaecoo 9HS and forthcoming Omoda 9 SHS both using 'Super Hybrid Systems'.  But for the Zeekr 9X it's the supercar-like three-second sprint time from 0 to 62mph that will get heads turning, more so than its Rolls-Royce Cullinan looks. The chrome detailing and large imposing waterwall grille are both very similar to the Cullinan, as is the angular, boxy shape. But it also has hints of the Rivian R1S, the Range Rover and the Jaecoo 9HS. And then there's some fancy, luxury design features such as the 'Ring Screen Star Diamond' taillight assembly with 43,343 individual diamond-cut facets called the 'Side Wing Star Diamond Matrix' which complements the 9X's front-end design. As well as cut-price luxury, the Zeekr 9X has some insane performance for such a massive car, managing 0 to 62mph in just 3 seconds The 9X is not yet announced for right-hand markets including Australia or the UK, but it is possible this will come after Zeekr lands in the UK next year Zeekr is already on the roads in Australia but is yet to reach the UK.  However, as the 9X uses the same SEA architecture as Geely’s Volvo and Polestar brands, right-hand drive is a natural step. And while the 9X hasn’t been confirmed for Australia, Mars Chen, CEO of Zeekr International told EV Central that the country will get either a smaller (but still large) SUV than the 9X, or the 9X itself. Neither the pipeline smaller SUV or the 9X are big volume cars, but they shoot Zeekr into a new territory of ultra-luxury car production.  Chinese tech advancements on the Zeekr 9X The 9X will be the first Zeekr model to feature the G-Pilot intelligent driving solution This builds on Zeekr’s Level 3 autonomous driving architecture and utilises the ZEEA 3.0 central computing digital architecture to improve end-to-end communication response speed by 50 per cent The 9X will use five LiDAR units – one long-range LiDAR and four supplementary short-range LiDARs for blind-spot coverage –  for 'four layers of 360-degree perception capabilities.' The price of the 9X SUV is not yet confirmed but Zeekr's 009 people mover costs $130,000 and the 9X is touted to start from just under £51,000 ($68,000) and go up to around £102,000 ($136,000) This makes it almost a sixth of the price of a Rolls-Royce Cullinan which starts at just under £300,000 with exact prices depending on specification The comments below have not been moderated By posting your comment you agree to our house rules Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. 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