Posts made in September 2023

DAVID BROWN MINI eMastered

David Brown Automotive, the name synonymous with British craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless design, has today revealed the arrival of Mini eMastered.

The all-electric creation marks a new era for David Brown Automotive, and will set new standards for zero-emissions, urban driving elegance. Mini eMastered combines the marque’s world-leading expertise in bespoke luxury with iconic, classic car style.

At the forefront of automotive excellence, David Brown Automotive is known for remastering the iconic shape and look of the classic Mini as a bold, clean, electric product for the roads of today. The all-electric Mini eMastered showcases the perfect fusion of timeless aesthetics and electric propulsion, redefining the art of driving for the modern age.

Performance

Owners will experience an effortless, whisper-quiet ride thanks to a powerful all-electric drivetrain. The feather-light 640kg Mini eMastered – the same weight as an original ICE car – harnesses the latest in electric technology, delivering sprightly acceleration thanks to a compact, power dense Zonic 70 motor emitting 72kW (97hp) and 175Nm of instantly accessible torque. Mini eMastered dispatches the 0-62mph dash in just 8.5 seconds and runs on to an (electronically limited) top speed of 92mph when in sports mode.

Thanks to its light weight and excellent powertrain efficiency, Mini eMastered delivers a WLTP certified range of 110 miles from its ‘right sized’ 18.8kWh battery, allowing for effortless city travel with total peace of mind. Capable of up to 6.6kW AC charging via a charging port housed in the same location as the original fuel filler outlet, the battery can be replenished in just 3 hours* using a typical home wall box charging point or a dedicated electric charging point (*charge point dependent).

Classic Design, Remastered

The timeless charm of the classic Mini is revived and taken to new heights. Meticulously handcrafted by David Brown Automotive’s skilled British artisans, the all-electric Mini eMastered retains its iconic silhouette whilst enhancing a smooth driving experience through enhancements to the interior and its electrified powertrain, making it a masterpiece of contemporary elegance. This is truly a classic car integrated with all the electric technology required for modern city life.

Sustainable Luxury

Mini eMastered is a commitment to sustainability that is possible in every aspect of this remarkable model, each owner has the option to specify the materials used throughout to their exacting needs. By embracing zero emissions power, David Brown Automotive’s models old and new will contribute to a cleaner future, minimising environmental impact without compromising on performance or luxury, offering each owner and driver peace of mind.

Personalisation at its Finest

As with every David Brown Automotive creation, owners can indulge in an extensive array of bespoke options. Each Mini eMastered can be tailored to the unique preferences of its discerning owner, ensuring a truly personalised and exclusive driving experience.

Mini eMastered takes its cues from a donor body, which is hand crafted to exacting standards by David Brown Automotive’s expert team of artisan coachbuilders based in Silverstone, England.

Technological Innovation

The all-electric Mini eMastered is a usable classic city car. It embraces new technologies for a user-friendly driving experience. From the seamless integration of a technological EV platform, through to a modern integrated infotainment system, featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Mini eMastered raises the bar for owners seeking a modern classic that offers a clean, quiet, and convenient driving experience.

Michelle Gay, Sales & Marketing Director at David Brown Automotive, said: “The launch of the all-electric Mini eMastered reaffirms David Brown Automotive’s distinguished position as a driving force of the luxury automotive industry.

“There is an inherent challenge in electrifying such an iconic model, to retain the high levels of reliability, performance, and quality that our customers expect. Mini eMastered is a shape that captures hearts and minds, and it is the embodiment of our passion, vision, and commitment to sustainable luxury today and into the future.

“With an unwavering dedication to British craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability, we have earned global recognition for our renowned handcrafted automotive masterpieces and today we are proud to showcase our electric future.”

This entry into electric mobility allows enthusiasts, collectors, and current David Brown Automotive owners to commission their own electrified model. The very first example of this will be revealed later this autumn.

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BIZARRAP LATIN GRAMMY Nominations

“His numbers are impressive: 7.2 billion views on YouTube, 41.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Several of his videos and songs have hundreds of millions of views and streams. His meteoric but unconventional rise signals a shift in the industry, proving that newcomers don’t have to follow a certain path to find their audience.” – TIME New Generation Leaders

“Bizarrap & Peso Pluma’s ‘Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 55’ Blasts to No. 1 …The Mexican artist joins an elite list of artists who have collaborated with the Argentine producer, including Shakira & Residente…

and, as expected, the collaboration between the two hitmakers is fire… the pairing constitutes one of the biggest collaborations of 2023, in any genre… Bizarrap‘s music and freestyle sessions [are] some of the most watched videos on YouTube, [and] get millions of views in a matter of hours”- Billboard.

“Bizarrap and Peso Pluma almost broke the internet… Let me tell you, Bizarrap’s incredibly popular YouTube Sessions does NUMBERS!…the performance on what might be the single most powerful music platform in Latin America right now blew up almost instantaneously.. this is a fascinating musical development that also happens to be fun to dance to.“- NPR Morning Edition

“The Mysterious Argentinean Producer’s Viral Freestyle Videos Have the Whole World Talking…

For the past couple of years, [Bizarrap] has been challenging the mainstream of Latin music, one viral YouTube video at a time… a rare producer with undeniable star quality… Bizarrap, is one of the most streamed Latin American artists in the world thanks to his BZRP sessions and their exhilarating

fusion of hip-hop, trap, and EDM.” – Rolling Stone

“Early 2024 Grammy Predictions – Best New Artist (Bizarrap) … fans & industry experts alike are speculating on which songs, albums, and artists will be receiving 2024 Grammy Award nods. Here are predictions for Best New Artist: Bizarrap has been working hard for years, and recently broke into the mainstream.. Latin musicians rarely earn Best New Artist nominations, but as the Recording Academy looks to diversify its nominees, Bizarrap could become the rare artist…to end up a winner.”-METRO WEEKLY

THE DEATH AND REBIRTH OF MOON KNIGHT

Announced last week, Jed MacKay and Alessandro Cappuccio’s hit run of MOON KNIGHT is gearing up for a radical transformation! In December’s MOON KNIGHT #30, Marc Spector will reach an untimely end at the hands of Black Spectre, but the Midnight Mission lives on in January’s VENGEANCE OF THE MOON KNIGHT #1 where an all-new Moon Knight rises! Bathed in mystery, this dark new era of the character promises to be a monumental turning point for the Moon Knight mythos and superstar artist Greg Capullo is here to ring it in with new variant covers!

The legendary artist, known for his prolific work throughout the industry, returned to Marvel Comics this year. With a multitude of variant covers ahead, fans can look forward to seeing Capullo bring their favorite Marvel characters to life in his iconic style. Also available as virgin variant covers, Capullo’s new covers for MOON KNIGHT #30 and VENGEANCE OF THE MOON KNIGHT #1 gives readers a final look at Marc Spector’s classic costume before the new, more brutal Moon Knight emerges to take his place!

“We’re thrilled to bring the next chapter of this saga to uneasy life as the Midnight Mission reels from a recent loss… and yet, Moon Knight still stalks the night time streets? Despite the apocalyptic events of MOON KNIGHT #28-30, we have plenty left to tell in the story of the Moon Knight, and I’m excited for readers to join us!” MacKay said.

Check out both of Capullo’s covers below and inquire at your local comic shop regarding availability and preorders. For more information, visit Marvel.com.

Day of the Dog

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With 10,000+ people in attendance, The Day of the Dog [DOTD] festival is the largest in Northern America, offering a unique engagement for owners and their furry companions.

The venue was located on Main Street in Santa Monica. It was astonishing to bear witness to so many pets with their loving owners. Further, there were numerous shopping experiences hosted by several vendors, offering toys, treats, and collars. Various activations were sprinked throughout: adoption stations, yoga, ball pits, 360 photobooth, DOGUE red carpet, and surfing.

Dog surfers, on their own accord, were able to Ride the Wave–an immersive experience. Another opportunity for them to keep cool was the 80-foot pool. Although it was mostly in shallow water, onlookers got an eyeful of animals with outfits as well as full-blown costumes happily playing with one another.

Scheduled doga sessions provided owners along with their pets an opportunity to get physical. It’s an alternative to the mundane walks and a clever way to socialize with your pet while you burn some calories.

Overall, no matter their size, the Day of the Dog Santa Monica hosted a spectacular celebration in honor of your fur babies.

Dog of the Day Santa Monica had over 10K attendees media sponsored by 360 MAGAZINE photo by Brooke Bondurant.

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ANTM STARS COMBINE FORCES

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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and Hispanic Heritage Month, we produced this FASHION ROCKS SEPTEMBER ISSUE in The Bronx at BODEGA.

TEDx Alum NAIMA MORA + Cornell Grad VAUGHN LOWERY cause a ruckus at the culmination of New York Fashion Week with epic 360 MAGAZINE cover.

Cycle 4 WINNER Naima Mora hosts Next Frontier in Fashion during NYFW, and 360® media partner/publisher decides to capture iconic cover in less than 3.5 hours.

Who’s the celebrity photographer!?

The beloved dancing Joe Boxer Guy and CYCYLE 6 guest star and the male model who kissed Nnenna Agba episode.

FORMER NEXT MODEL NEWLY SIGNED BRIGADE ARTIST and award-winning journalist with international clout.

Executive Producer/Supermodel Tyra Banks must be feeling ‘fierce’ after witnessing two Detroit natives break down the underground art scene in the Motor City as well as further discuss ‘Model Behavior‘ + Culture on an informative yet heartfelt 45-min 360 MAG podcast (Steve Aoki, Will.i.am) available on all major platforms.

This marks a first as an iconic moment in pop culture as the TWO step into their forefathers’ fabulousity to put an end to generational curses: Mora’s grandfather is a world renowned muralist Francisco Mora, while Lowery is the grandson of the late Rev Joseph E Lowery who swore in President Barack Obama as well as a recipient of his Medal of Freedom.

What’s next for Tedx Talk Mora? Recently signed to State Mgmt and plans to pivot into a full-time acting career.

And Lowery? Will continue his family’s legacy in pursuit of a more equitable global society. At this time, he’s a globally praised automotive journalist, travel writer, and author of Move Like Water x Be Fluid (Amazon, Walmart bn.com).

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FORMAL SHOOT CREDITS

talent: Naima Mora

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Hair: Angela Lynn-Ware

Creative: Armon Hayes

NAIMA MORA 360 MAGAZINE COVER UNVEIL AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK.

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Emerging Celebrity photographer Vaughn lowery shoots Naima Mora for 360 MAGAZINE and unveils at New York Fashion Week. — Celebrity photographer Vaughn Lowery for 360®

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SPIDER-BOY’S SOLO SERIES!

It’s the era of Spider-Boy! After scoring multiple sold-out printings of his key appearances and gripping the imaginations of fans with his mysterious backstory, Spider-Man’s long-lost sidekick has landed his very own solo series. Launching in November, SPIDER-BOY #1 will see co-creator Dan Slott and artist Paco Medina begin to unravel the startling origin behind Bailey Briggs, the young hero that the Marvel Universe forgot! Today, fans can see all the variant covers that will grace this highly-anticipated first issue, including Kaare Andrews’ special Foil Variant Cover, and get a sneak peek at never-before-seen interior artwork!

Leaping from the pages of Dan Slott and Mark Bagley’s blockbuster run of Spider-Man, it’s time for readers to experience the thrill of a Spider-Boy adventure! In addition to digging into Spider-Boy’s top-secret past and exploring the reason why no one in the world remembers him, the new series will unleash the insanity of Spider-Boy’s personal rogues gallery. In the new preview pages, fans can see a classic Spidey team up against new foe Gutterball as well as a faceoff against an animalistic henchman of Madame Monstrosity, the mad scientist behind Bailey’s transformation into Spider-Boy! This new villain claims to have played a role in the origins of a host of iconic Marvel baddies, and Bailey may regret digging into the dark truths behind his creation…

“Spider-Man isn’t supposed to have a sidekick. That’s just wrong on so many levels. And that is exactly why we are going to have so much fun with this,” Slott explained. “Both this character—and this new title—are going to break all the rules. Bailey Briggs is going to have over-the-top adventures in the Spider-Man corner of the Marvel Universe. He’ll be facing off against a mix of both all-new villains and fan-favorite Spidey bad guys. The one thing we can promise you, whenever you pick up a copy of SPIDER-BOY, we are going to take the weirdest and wildest swings with every single story! Our goal is to get every reader to ask two questions: ‘What in the hell did I just read?!’ and ‘When is the NEXT one coming out?!'”

Preorder SPIDER-BOY #1 at your local comic shop today so you don’t miss the debut issue of the comic book world’s newest superstar! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

Tinder + Saweetie

Tinder is partnering with rapper Saweetie to launch Swipe-Off™, a nationwide challenge where the college with the most Swipe activity wins a free concert headlined by the Icy Girl herself.

The new school year is just underway, and bright-eyed freshmen are settling into their dorms AND the dating scene – downloading dating apps for the first time as they arrive on campus. In fact, Tinder sees the highest influx of new 18-year-old members during freshman orientations. With the new Swipe-Off challenge, the brand aims to encourage students to ‘tap in’ to the possibilities that come from meeting new people.

Starting today, the Swipe Off challenge is open to select colleges and universities enrolled in Tinder U, an in-app feature that lets collegiate users easily connect with others at their school. The school that sends the most Likes (…or Nopes) through October 6th will win a free concert for its students.

RED BULL IMAGINATION

CELEBRATES FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR AS PINNACLE OF FREERIDE MOTOCROSS RETURNS

Event to Feature New Competition Format, Course Evolutions and Leading Freeriders Including Tyler Bereman, Vicki Golden, Tom Parsons and Guillem Navas

Red Bull Imagination, the premier freeride motocross event conceptualized by renowned rider Tyler Bereman, returns to Fort Scott in September for its fourth consecutive year. Gathering the top freeriders from across the globe, the event sets the stage for a week-long journey of unmatched riding, dubbed “expression sessions,” culminating with a single-day competition on the unparalleled, custom-built course. Preserving the ingenuity of freeride, it is here the riders are free to find new lines and soar beyond the boundaries. Bereman will be joined by four-year veteran riders Vicki Golden and Tom Parsons, amongst many others, as the group embarks on a journey of mastery in their creative lanes on an evolved, consolidated course.

The 2023 edition of Red Bull Imagination introduces a new twist to shake up the event – a team competition format. Freeride, often seen as a form of personal expression through dirtbikes, will embrace a collaborative aspect for its final day as the riders compete in teams rather than as individuals. This innovative format fosters camaraderie amongst the field while maintaining the flair of competition. The competition will take place in person on September 30, providing an adrenaline-pumping experience for both participants and attending spectators alike. Those that cannot make it to Kansas will be able to catch the highlights on ESPN2 on October 8.

Like two peas in a pod, Bereman and Dreamtraxx’s Jason Baker concluded the 2022 event with more creative vision than ever. Fans of Red Bull Imagination can expect the existing course to shift and transform in a way not seen in years past, drawing on the rider’s desire to master the course. Rather than scaling the course in shape, size and square footage, the course will strategically consolidate in footprint and become denser with more options for creative riding to allow riders more opportunity to drop in and link the course elements together in entirety. Riders will have three days to finesse the course and build familiarity fine-tuning their skills ahead of the final-day competition.

“For 2023, I’m looking forward to one-upping the progression as a whole with the individual riders and the course itself,” says Bereman. “Baker has upleveled his own building skills each year by building beyond a confined box and being able to have as much creativity as he wants.”

A blend of returning fan favorites and new talent will be participating in the event’s fourth year. Freeride luminaries such as 13-time X Games medalist Bereman, seven-time X Games Medalist Parsons, four-time Red Bull Imagination rider Golden and Spain’s leading freerider Guillem Navas Petit are confirmed to bring their distinctive style to the competition. The entire rider roster and more information on the competition format will be announced in the coming weeks.

General Admission tickets are available through the Early Bird Special for $35 for adults and $19 for children aged 12 and under. A limited number of VIP tickets, offering premium viewing in the middle of the course, complimentary food, drinks, and more are available for $450. Tickets can be purchased on the website: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/imagination.

Those unable to attend the competition in Kansas can catch the action on ESPN2 on October 8, from 4-5 PM EST, with a preceding two-part episodic series featured on Red Bull Motorsports YouTube leading into the competition.

More Entertainment to Polestar 2

Polestar 2 was the first car on the market to feature Google’s Android Automotive OS with Google built-in when it launched in 2019, and continues to pioneer the intuitive infotainment experience with the addition of Prime Video. Accessible to stream content while parked or charging, Prime Video joins YouTube which launched in Polestar 2 in June 2023.

Since launch, Polestar and related suppliers have continuously released useful apps for the car, including the likes of Waze, EasyPark, A Better Routeplanner, AccuWeather, Range Assistant, Journey Log and the Performance app for dual-motor cars.

Polestar 2 has also featured the Vivaldi web browser since December 2021 that unlocks web access to other entertainment services that may not yet have a native in-car app.

Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO, comments: “The successful launch and integration of Android Automotive OS in Polestar 2 has proven that we can leverage the best navigation and voice control in the business to make life with a Polestar easier. The Google Play Store has also gained a rich variety of apps that offer interactivity and entertainment, from playing games to streaming series.”

The launch and ongoing development of Android Automotive OS in Polestar 2, which has been done in close collaboration with Google, has laid the foundations for Polestar’s forthcoming cars. Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 feature an evolution of the interface with larger screens and more capability. Apps developed for Polestar 2 are planned to be available in future cars as well.

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About Polestar

Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is the Swedish electric performance car brand determined to improve society by using design and technology to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, its cars are available online in 27 markets globally across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Polestar’s North American headquarters is in the greater New York City area. Polestar Spaces have been opened in over 30 of the region’s top electric vehicle markets.

Polestar plans to have a line-up of five performance EVs by 2026. Polestar 2, the electric performance fastback, launched in 2019. Polestar 3, the SUV for the electric age, launched in late 2022. Polestar 4, the SUV coupé transformed, is launching in phases through 2023 and into 2024. Polestar 5, an electric four-door GT and Polestar 6, an electric roadster, are coming soon.

The Polestar 0 project is the company’s ambitious goal of creating a truly climate-neutral production car by 2030. The research initiative also aims to create a sense of urgency to act on the climate crisis, by challenging employees, suppliers and the wider automotive industry, to drive towards zero.

NAIMA MORA

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360® captured Mora’s adolescence and future aspirations through a photoshoot at New York Fashion Week.

Naima Mora [NM], the winner of Tyra Banks‘ America’s Next Top Model [ANTM] Cycle 4, is one of Detroit’s most resilient natives. Their narrative is based on a multi-generational lineage of artisans, providing a beacon of light to depleted spirits during these turbulent times. Both NM’s parents were jazz cats; and both grandparents were globally praised craftspeople. Her grandfather, Francisco ‘Pancho’ Mora, was a Mexican muralist; and her grandmother, Elizabeth Catlett, was an African American sculptor.

Naima Mora for 360 MAGAZINE NFIF New York Fashion Week cover photographed by Vaughn Lowery.

Within the Motor City limits, they grew up on 6 Mile and Schaefer, “I’m a little hood under all of this glitz and glam,” Mora states. At times, whenever Ford Town became dangerously violent, they turned to graffiti and hung with an eclectic underground peer group. From there, the flock further introduced them to another subculture of music and dance, techno and b-boy. NM frequented the infamous St. Andrew’s Hall, a performance venue where recognizeable bands played like R.E.M. and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. In its basement, The Shelter became an iconic backdrop for battle rap legend Eminem. Moreover, as a teenager, they met Carl Craig, the founder of Movement Music Festival, another person who ushered them into an even deeper artisanal vibration of the city. “There’s a lot of programs that really cater to young people and instill confidence. At a weekend workshop, “Brianna R. Furnish of the Ballet Renaissance gave me a scholarship… she would teach me in the evenings at Wayne State University… [in exchange] on the weekends, I would teach the ‘lil babies [or toddlers].”

Upon graduation from Cass Technical High School, Mora relocated to NYC. They immediately auditioned and were accepted into the Dance Theatre of Harlem. When questioned, if they’re ever intimidated or felt threatened due to their outer appearances, NM replied, “That is a conversation of colorism that happens in any community of brown folks… Colorism is the effect of slavery… I was ‘light-skin’ with ‘good hair’ and experienced a lot of hate because of it. My father is Mexican and black. And, my mother is black and Irish and of indigenous descent, so I came out looking like this.”

ANTM Cycle 4 Winner Naima Mora covers 360 MAGAZINE photographed Vaughn Lowery.

Regardless, Mora continues and comes to a realization that they’ve ultimately learned to love the skin that they are in.

“I’m now signed with State [Model] Management,” she exhales.” Soon after, NM was booked on a Chrysler [Stellantis] campaign back in their own stomping grounds. With excitement, they spoke highly of the gastronomy discovered in The D. Nevertheless, Mora’s identical twin and proficient photographer, Nia, was conducive to their success: by finding your light, knowing your best angles while practicing poses; and thus making themselves become more confident. In fact, it was at the Coffee Shop, where she worked as a hostess, that reality TV producers got wind of her exotic features. The management was notorious for discovering beautiful talent and/or hiring top-level agency new faces.

“I remember Laverne Cox was working there with me at the time, and we both auditioned for Top Model [ANTM]. Prior to Top Model, I wasn’t groomed or polished. The casting directors from Top Model clearly saw something in me, and Tyra really loved my look… They had me on the show, and the rest is history.”

Although ANTM contestants were under a strict 24-hour surveilance, their image was handled with kid gloves, largely attributed to their positive on-air persona coupled with them eventually being named winner. After the show wrapped, Mora was grateful how the network portrayed them in each and every episode leading up to the finale. Compared to what actually transpired while filming, being captured chain smoking cigarettes.

Fast-forward, Mora acknowledges that their Detroit upbringing, alongside the exposure to a rigorous shoot schedule, is a reality-based competition that prepared them for a pivot into acting.

This was quite evident when they were effortlessly cast in a scripted show and played opposite Hollywood A-Lister, Morris Chestnut (Boyz n the Hood, The Best Man). In fact, Mora recalls having their ‘debut’ while subsequently experiencing an epiphany while speaking to, “All I have to do is show up!”

At 39, Mora’s racial ambiguity, combined with sophisticated androgeny, has placed them in a league of their own.