Gas & Retro, a Slovenian custom bike workshop renowned for its exceptional builds, has once again fascinated the motorcycle community with its latest creation. Founded by Ziga Petek, the workshop’s reputation for transforming motorcycles into stunning works of art is well deserved. This Yamaha XJR1300, built in 2021, is a prime example of their expertise. To enhance the XJR’s performance and aesthetics, Gas & Retro made significant upgrades. The stock suspension was replaced with a premium setup featuring Showa upside down forks and Ohlins shock absorbers. The wheels were swapped for Kawasaki ZZR1400 units, wrapped in Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp tires,…
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Image source: Getty Images Do you remember the days when the BP (LSE: BP.) share price was fairly stable, expected to keep going up over the long term, and we all thought it was a safe investment to help fund our retirements? Happy days. But then oil became evil, oil companies turned into pariahs, and people started going to jail for trying to stop it all. The BP price crash of 2020 seemed overdone. And with hindsight, it was. But the recovery that soon kicked in has been going off the boil this year. So what is it? What’s it…
Tito Toivola, the Finnish custom bike builder known as Dark Shadow Garage, has created a stunning motorcycle based on a 1978 BMW R100/7. Despite being his first build, Toivola’s attention to detail and craftsmanship is evident in every aspect of this machine. Acquired during the 2020 lockdowns, the R100/7 underwent a complete transformation, from the engine to the frame. The bike’s heart, a boxer twin engine, received a significant upgrade with a Siebenrock kit. This performance enhancement was further complemented by the installation of DNA pod filters and a custom exhaust system. The combination of these modifications resulted in a…
(Reuters) -Audio streaming platform Spotify (NYSE:) was back up after an approximate three-hour-long outage on Sunday, which at its peak impacted more than 40,000 users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com. Downdetector, which tracks outages through a range of sources including user reports, reported less than 600 users were still having issues in the U.S as of 3 p.m. ET (1900 GMT). “Everything’s looking much better now!” Spotify said in a post on social media platform X. Spotify did not immediately respond to a Reuters’ request for comment seeking the reason behind the outage. Users were not able to…
The 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron and its sportier variant, the SQ6, signal the beginning of a new electric era for the German automaker. These are the first Audi models to be built on the company’s new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, which was developed in collaboration with Porsche. Audi has now revealed the pricing for the Q6 and SQ6 e-tron, and they’re positioned at a lower price point than Porsche’s new Macan EV. Pricing for the Audi Q6 and SQ6 e-tron The Audi Q6 e-tron is available with either a single or dual electric motor setup, offering rear-wheel or all-wheel…
Ford has not yet confirmed whether all models currently equipped with earlier versions of BlueCruise will be eligible for the upcoming 1.4 software update. A company spokesperson informed that Ford will provide details on the models eligible for BlueCruise 1.4 at a future date. Hands-free driving can be a lifesaver when stuck in a traffic jam during your commute or when cruising down highways on long trips to visit family. However, these moments of relaxation are often disrupted when systems like Ford’s BlueCruise require the driver to regain control. Ford aims to reduce these interruptions with the introduction of its…
Image source: Getty Images There’s no right or wrong answer to the question which is the best share to buy at any given point. It depends on what’s happening in the market, but crucially, it also depends on the investor. For example, I think October would be a pretty good time to buy FTSE 100 insurer Aviva, but one thing is stopping me. I already have a big stake in rival Legal & General Group so I’d risk being over-exposed to the fortunes of just one sector. Loads of other factors come to play, including how experienced I am, and…
Sure, Wall Street. Go ahead. Ride the dragon.There was a moment of grace on Tuesday for investors, market analysts, and finance’s top brass when Beijing announced measures to try to reinvigorate China’s croaking economy. Pan Gongsheng, a governor of the People’s Bank of China, the country’s central bank, announced that 800 billion yuan, or about $114 billion, would be injected into the stock market. Policymakers also said they were discussing raising a fund designed to stabilize stocks and announced rules allowing Chinese banks to keep less money in reserve, freeing up 1 trillion yuan to go out asloans. They also…
McLaren has officially announced that the successor to the iconic P1 will be named the W1. The automaker explained that the name draws inspiration from its “World Championship mindset.” The McLaren W1 is set to make its debut on the 50th anniversary of the manufacturer’s first Formula 1 championship win. McLaren CEO Michael Leiters said, “The McLaren W1 is defined by true supercar principles and represents the ultimate expression of a McLaren supercar. Born from our rich racing heritage and World Championship mindset, the W1 pushes performance boundaries and is deserving of the ‘1’ designation.” It may seem hard to…
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The United States has dropped a push for the U.N. Security Council to ask for a plan to transform a security mission in Haiti – helping fight armed gangs – into a formal U.N. peacekeeping operation, a move made to appease Russia and China, diplomats say. The 15-member council will vote on Monday on a draft resolution to extend the mandate for the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission until Oct. 2, 2025. The U.N. first approved the mission a year ago after the Caribbean country asked for assistance. The Kenyan-led international security mission, while…