https://newslive360.com http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Sat, 18 May 2024 20:07:39 +0200 The Vilaca Racing Time Attack Series is already heading onto the third round for the 2024 race season, but before we head through to East Rand’s Formula K racetrack, here’s a bit of action from the second round. If you like cars and motorsport, you’ll hopefully have heard about the Vilaca Racing Time Attack series, because it’s the best series of events of their kind and it features a host... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18153 Fri, 17 May 2024 15:04:10 +0200 A massive billboard that collapsed in Mumbai, India has caused the death of at least 14 people and injured 74 others.The collapse was due to a storm on Monday where strong winds were blowing. The dust storm caused by the strong winds was followed by heavy rains. Flights departing from and arriving in the city of Mumbai were disrupted and traffic came to a standstill.The billboard was estimated to ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18144 Thu, 16 May 2024 15:00:43 +0200 The internationally renowned auction house Christie’s has been hit by a cyber attack. The auction house is known for selling items of high value.For spring, the US-based auction house has planned auctions selling items ranging from a van Gogh painting to a rare wine.Usually, interested buyers can view items that are made available for auction on Christie’s website so that they get an idea of w... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18143 Thu, 16 May 2024 14:46:46 +0200 The northern region of France is the setting for an “unprecedented” manhunt after a prisoner escaped while being escorted.The ambush took place in Normandy on Tuesday when Mohamed Amra, was transported from court back to jail. A car rammed his prison van at a toll booth and armed men opened fire on the van.Two officers were killed and three others were seriously injured.The country’s Interio... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18142 Wed, 15 May 2024 17:39:23 +0200 Singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder has been granted citizenship from the Ghanaian president. The event took place at the country’s presidential palace on the music icon’s 74th birthday.When president Nana Akufo-Addo presented the singer with a birthday cake with a Ghanaian flag iced on top, he said: “This is it, congratulations!”Although Wonder is American born and was raised there as well, h... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18141 Wed, 15 May 2024 17:37:50 +0200 As petrol giant Shell plans to leave the country, BP has confirmed that they’ve got big expansion plans in South Africa.The petrochemical group has said that it has drawn up a “long-term” strategy for its presence in the country. This includes upgrading their service offerings across the country and the expansion of their forecourts.This seems to be the complete opposite of what Shell is pla... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18140 Tue, 14 May 2024 20:47:35 +0200 A massive advertising campaign has been launched in France urging men to drive like women. The controversial campaign called “Drive Like A Woman” aims to cut traffic deaths.The campaign is the brainchild of the road safety association Victims and Citizens. The association assists people injured in traffic accidents and runs awareness campaigns.In a statement, the association said data backs th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18139 Tue, 14 May 2024 20:37:00 +0200 It’s expected that President Cyril Ramaphosa will sign the National Health Insurance Bill into law this week.This is according to a statement released by the Presidency on Monday evening.News24 reports that the bill aims to establish universal healthcare for all South Africans by abolishing the two-tier system, in which the bulk of healthcare spending is made in the private sector for the benefi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18134 Mon, 13 May 2024 20:21:59 +0200 If you’re as much of a motoring fanatic as the lot at SXdrv, there’s a large chance that your social media accounts follow more than a few motoring-related channels. One thing that we see multiple times a day is the ragging of electric cars, local posts are always about Eskom and charging issues and worldwide posts are about how EVs are soulless and quiet and detract from what makes driving, d... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18133 Mon, 13 May 2024 16:10:15 +0200 SA’s best motorsport event recently took place, the annual Simola Hillclimb and this 14th running was just like the rest - just brilliant. There are some out there who believe there are better racing events in SA than Simola, but they’re wrong. The venue, the running of the event and the calibre of cars and drivers is second to none, and the action is always brilliant, evident by the number of... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18132 Mon, 13 May 2024 13:26:46 +0200 Entertainment is usually the name of the game, but this year’s Eurovision contest hit a different note when organisers tried to contain anger towards Israel.This year’s contest was hosted by last year’s winning country, Sweden. Nemo was crowned the winner and is from Switzerland.They are binary neutral and sang s rendition of The Code, a genre-binding anthem about their journey towards accep... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18131 Sun, 12 May 2024 19:27:41 +0200 Feel like driving around a fabulous race track and then sleep right next to it for the night?Not only will you get an amazing place to stay in, but you’ll also get a pool, Jacuzzi, gym, an indoor cart track, and more.That’s what Airbnb’s latest listing has to offer. The stay has activities for all ages with race theme inspired rooms and real race car beds. There’s also a drive-in theatre r... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18130 Sun, 12 May 2024 19:12:33 +0200 In a weird collab we didn’t know existed, Automobili Lamborghini and Technics have just announced the new SL-1200M7B turntable. The SL-1200M7B is a special edition based on the SL-1200MK7/SL-1210MK7 DJ models from the SL-1200 turntable series, which have garnered widespread acclaim and popularity over the years. The 60-year history of both Automobili Lamborghini and Technics shares similar value... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18124 Sat, 11 May 2024 09:34:38 +0200 We’re fans of cool and awesome things here at SXdrv, which is why we subscribe to the Edmunds Cars channel over on the YouTube. The team does things differently from the rest when it comes to testing cars. The vast majority of motoring review sites and channels either get a car to test and review and pit it against the clock over a predetermined distance. Other channels get a pair of cars, usual... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18123 Sat, 11 May 2024 08:48:17 +0200 The all-new BMW M4 CS makes use of the company’s tried and tested twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline 6-cylinder powerplant. In this case, the powerplant has been tuned to produce a brilliant 405 kW with 605 Nm of torque, which is a healthy 15 kW power upgrade. The maximum boost pressure of the twin mono-scroll turbochargers is up to a high 2.1 bar with some model-specific tweaks to the engine ma... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18122 Sat, 11 May 2024 08:29:54 +0200 A Norwegian cruise ship worker has been arrested in Alaska after he had allegedly stabbed three people.The man has been identified as South African Ntando Sogoni. He was recently hired by the company and only boarded the ship on Sunday, the same day that the ship left for a weeklong cruise to Alaska and back.Fox Business reports that according to court documents, the 35-year-old was working on the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18121 Thu, 09 May 2024 20:31:58 +0200 Imagine a representative from an airline reaching out to you so that they can get to know you better so that they can give you the very best of service when you fly.That’s what the concierges are Bark Air promise to do before dogs fly with them. Yes, that’s right. No humans, only dogs.Bark Airlines have two routes that will be available from June: From New York to Los Angeles; and New York to ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18120 Thu, 09 May 2024 20:02:43 +0200 It’s that time of the year again, SA Car of the Year time. The event has changed up a bit over the years, and now it’s become more about the cars than the show, but the gala event is still an amazing one to attend. The who’s who of the motoring industry comes out to celebrate all things motoring and to see how the judging panel from the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists has scored ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18119 Thu, 09 May 2024 08:58:45 +0200 A famous members-only club in London recently made headlines when a British newspaper revealed that it still doesn’t allow female members.The Garric Club was formed in 1831 and was the topic of a news story published in the Guardian about the club not allowing female members. The newspaper published the names of a dozen members, including famous public figures in Britain.One of its members was K... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18118 Wed, 08 May 2024 21:33:03 +0200 One of the world’s biggest pharmaceuticals has announced that it plans to withdraw its Covid vaccine.Oxford-AstraZeneca said although it is ‘incredibly proud’ of the vaccine and the strides it has taken in developing it, the company has made a commercial decision to withdraw it.It said there were several new Covid variants and this meant demand has shifted to the newer updated vaccines.Devel... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18117 Wed, 08 May 2024 21:11:07 +0200 Welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron, the Olympic torch has arrived in France. Paris will host the Summer Olympic Games set to take place in three months.A crowd of about 15,000 people gathered in the coastal town of Marseille today as a three-masted ship entered the harbour. The ship left Olympia in Greece at the end of April.The Olympic Games are held every four years and, in the months ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18116 Wed, 08 May 2024 20:46:41 +0200 When it comes to electric cars, there are those for and against them, and there’s still an overwhelming amount who are in the against category. It seems like the fans of piston power don’t want to let go of the past, even though these electric vehicles are showing massive power and performance capabilities. On this side, we’ve driven a few electric cars and we have quite a fascination for th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18113 Wed, 08 May 2024 15:54:10 +0200 A building that was meant to house two-bedroom apartments with occupation from 1 August has collapsed in the Western Cape seaside town of George.So far, 36 people have been retrieved with seven of them being declared dead. The total is made up of 16 critical patients, six life-threatening patients and seven patients with minor injuries.According to George Municipality, there were 75 construction w... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18111 Wed, 08 May 2024 14:22:15 +0200 A man has driven into a gate at the White House in Washington DC. Seconds after it happened, Secret Service personnel arrived on the scene and discovered that the driver was dead.The incident happened just before 10:30PM on Saturday. When security tried to get the driver out of the car and give him first aid, they discovered that he was already dead.Although no threat to the White House, security ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18100 Sun, 05 May 2024 20:47:26 +0200 Every year, Sun City’s Valley of the Waves is closed down for annual maintenance. This usually happens in the weeks leading up to the June school holidays.The water park in the North West province will close from 13 May to 21 June.The Valley of Waves is popular among families and children over weekends and during the holidays.Resort general manager Brett Hoppe said while the water park might be ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18097 Sun, 05 May 2024 09:03:10 +0200 Thanks to Airbnb, you can now sleep in the Ferrari Museum in Italy.The popular accommodation booking site has launched a new category called Icons. Under this category, everyday people can book iconic properties related to pop culture, celebrities, or fun experiences.Other properties included under this category are an X-Men-inspired X-Mansion in New York and the Paris Art Museum’s clock room. O... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18096 Sun, 05 May 2024 08:46:41 +0200 Only two weeks after a rainstorm broke the record books in Dubai, more heavy rains have hit the United Arab Emirates.Emirates Airlines were forced to delay and eventually cancel several flights in and out of Dubai, while people were instructed to work from home and students to study from home.Last month’s rainfall triggered damaging floods in several parts of the Arab country while its neighbour... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18095 Thu, 02 May 2024 18:37:56 +0200 If you love a Big Mac so much that you’d want to share it with your wedding guests on your big day, get ready for some really good news.The McDonald’s wedding menu can be customised and is accompanied by the slogan “make wedding moments unforgettable”.Advertised as a stress-free and more affordable option than your normal wedding food, the McDonald’s wedding special package offers 100 ch... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18089 Wed, 01 May 2024 15:55:43 +0200 A restaurant in the Italian town of Verona is offering its customers the chance to enjoy their meal without modern interruptions.That’s because Al Condiminio has advertised that it’ll give a free bottle of wine to those customers who hand in their phones before meals.Owner Angelo Lella said the plan was to open a restaurant that’s different from others.“We picked this format. Customers can... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18088 Wed, 01 May 2024 15:23:14 +0200 It’s mad to think that SUVs have gotten so popular and so powerful over the last few years that it necessitated the creation of a new sub-segment - Super SUV. Just like supercars have recently evolved into hypercars, SUVs have evolved to Super status. Every automaker that has an SUV on the books has a performance model, one with more bells and whistles along with a motor that has no business bei... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18081 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 18:17:12 +0200 The famous windmill on top of the Moulin Rouge cabaret club in Paris fell to the ground during the early hours of Thursday morning.The blades, along with the first three letters of the Moulin Rouge sign could be seen lying on the floor.Local police confirmed that there weren’t any injuries.While the blades could be seen lying on the floor with some of them bent, workers later secured them agains... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18069 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 07:09:33 +0200 Lotus Cars has had quite the existence with more ups and downs than that massive rollercoaster at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi. In recent times it looks like the company has gotten everything sorted out and we’re seeing some amazing cars starting to appear. The company is quintessentially British, and it comes with the usual British pride, but thing only really started geting properly on track whe... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18066 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:35:43 +0200 Paddle is currently the fastest-growing sport in the world and customers at Mall Of Africa are about to become part of the statistics.That’s because the mall, part of the Attacq Properties portfolio, has announced that it’s planning to add six paddle courts, an infra-red sauna and ice plunge pools on top of the mall’s roof.The idea belongs to Balwin Padel, a newly formed division under the B... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18065 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:40:55 +0200 Following extremely heavy rains near the Nigerian capital of Lagos, 118 inmates have escaped from prison in Suleja.The rainstorm lasted several hours and caused major damage to parts of the medium-security prison. This includes the perimeter wall and surrounding buildings.The storm and escape took place on Wednesday. By Thursday, spokesperson Adama Duza confirmed that service agents were hunting t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18063 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:37:59 +0200 Dramatic scenes unfolded in the coastal town of Dunsborough in Australia when 160 whales beached.Wildlife officials had to act quickly and pull in all their resources to return the stranded animals to sea. Luckily, the operation ended in some success when more than 100 pilot whales were returned to sea.Ian Wiese, Chair of Geographe Marine Research group formed part of the team that orchestrated th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18062 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:36:37 +0200 The Beijing Motor Show is one of the biggest of its kind, and it grows as fast as the Chinese car market. The international show attracts automakers from across the globe, many of them doing their best to get their latest products into the market. The car buying market in China has different tastes to the Western world, and so we often see familiar models with light tweaks to make them happy, like... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18060 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:44:35 +0200 In a bid to get rid of the huge number of noise complaints, the city of Milan wants to ban the selling of late-night snacks like ice cream and pizza.The city’s local government has filed a legislative starting paper citing its effort to protect the “peace and health” of its residents.If passed, the new law will come into effect in May and will set to last until November. This will include th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18056 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:24:32 +0200 The Ferrari F12 is one of the Ferraris that doesn’t quite make our nether regions tingle. I mean yeah, it’s a Ferrari, but not all are equal. It has odd dimensions, and that long sloping bonnet doesn’t really match the rest of the design, but there wasn’t really much of a choice because it needed that extra length to properly house a monstrous V12 powerplant. We’re probably not the targe... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18053 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:18:26 +0200 Switzerland is one step closer to ban the Nazis’ swastika emblem. This movement forms part of the country’s crackdown on extremist symbols. Switzerland is known for being a neutral country that openly discourages extremist acts and symbols.Since the recent attacks by Hamas in Israel, antisemitic incidents have increased in Switzerland. These incidents urged the lower house of parliament to vot... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18052 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:45:42 +0200 The world’s largest maker of electric vehicles has lowered its prices in China, Germany and the United States. This comes after Tesla’s competitors are increasing their market share.The prices of four models sold in China were slashed on Sunday. The Model Y, Tesla’s best-selling car in the country, is now for sale at its lowest price ever.According to the company’s German website, the pric... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18051 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:40:31 +0200 Guinness World Records have been around for many, many years and getting your name listed isn’t easy or cheap. Guinness World Records began in 1951 when Sir Hugh Beaver, the managing director of the Guinness Brewery, found himself in an argument while on a hunting expedition about what the fastest game bird in Europe is. With no source of info, Beaver recognised a need for a comprehensive and re... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18039 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:51:19 +0200 The construction of new hotels will be banned by the city of Amsterdam. This was announced by the city’s local government.“We want to make and keep the city liveable for residents and visitors. This means: No overtourism, no new hotels, and no more than 20 million hotel overnight stays by tourists per year. “There are only three reasons why the construction or development of a new hotel will... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18038 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:12:37 +0200 A woman in Brazil has been taken into custody after she took the body of a dead man to a bank in Rio de Janeiro.Footage of the woman’s actions in the bank has been doing the rounds on social media. It shows the woman at the counter of the bank propping up the head of what seems to be an elderly man in a wheelchair and then trying to manipulate his hand’s movement in such a way so that he could... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18037 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:11:19 +0200 Every year, Time Magazine releases a list of that year’s most influential people in the world. The list is compiled annually and is suggested by cultural and political icons.These icons are asked to highlight the changemakers of the past year. Usually, there are people from different industries including entertainment, sports, science, and politics.Every person on the list gets a feature written... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18036 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:09:43 +0200 According to mid-month fuel-price data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF), fuel prices are to change next month.Petrol prices are expected to increase by around 30c per litre while diesel is set to decrease by at least 26c per litre.The expected changes are due to a rise in international oil prices which increased from around $86.09/barrel on 27 March to $90.45/barrel by 12 April.TopAuto re... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18034 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:49:10 +0200 It’s been more than 20 years since the first Harry Potter movie was released and now Warner Bros. Discovery is about to launch the TV version of the books.According to CEO David Zaslav, the TV studio has “not been shy about our excitement around Harry Potter”.Out of the seven books written by J.K. Rowling, eight movies were made. The seventh book was made into two movies with a part one and ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18033 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:18:03 +0200 Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has announced that her department is ready to start printing the new licence cards before the end of April.The new licence cards were meant to be rolled out at the end of March already, but Chikunga said her department hadn’t yet awarded a tender for the new printer in January. If everything goes to plan, the process will be finalised before the end of the m... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18031 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:33:55 +0200 If you follow new technologies and automotive companies, one that’s popped up a lot in recent years is Rezvani Motors. Revani is a relatively new but rapidly growing American automaker known for its high-performance sports cars and rugged off-road vehicles and the stuff they produce is even linked to the military. The company, based in Irvine, California was founded by Ferris Rezvani in 2014 and... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18023 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:12:48 +0200 In a bit of a weird kind of meet-up, one of the top chaps from Audi met up with a top chap from Ducati and they did what any car guys would do - they talked shop. To make the day even better, they sampled one another’s products too. While the two products in question couldn’t be more different, they both have the same sort of go-fast DNA and are built with the same passion for making the best ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18022 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:08:31 +0200 A city in the middle of the desert was hit by massive storms and weather experts have warned that there might be more rain on the way.Dubai was hit with torrential rain on Tuesday after it left 18 people dead in Oman. The storms led to widespread flash floods across the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.Several malls were hit with floods and schools were shut. Schools are expected to be shut on Wed... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18021 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:15:56 +0200 Donald Trump is on trial after being accused of criminally altering business records. The lawsuit states that the former US president is believed to have paid $130,000 to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.Daniels was paid the money during the 2016 election after she threatened to share her story of their affair with news outlets. Trump’s team argues that the money wasn’t paid to keep her quiet... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18020 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:46:23 +0200 The historic stock exchange building in Denmark’s capital city has gone up in flames.Onlookers were shocked on Thursday when flames and smoke could be seen from several blocks away in Copenhagen’s city centre.The building, which used to house the country’s main stock exchange before it moved, was undergoing extensive renovations.The flames were spotted by one of the contract workers. The wor... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18019 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:19:08 +0200 Damien Guerot has been granted a visa and invited to stay in Australia for as long as he wants to. This comes after he tried to stop the knifeman who killed six people and injured 12 others at a mall in Bondi.Joel Cauchi randomly attacked people during the incident during broad daylight inside the mall.Guerot confronted the knifeman with a bollard at the escalator. Soon after, a female police offi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18016 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:22:51 +0200 We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, Red Bull has to be the absolute coolest company on the planet when it comes to creating interesting content. The energy drink giant is the absolute best thing to happen to the world of action and extreme sports, their involvement and sponsorships have helped create celebrities that are instantly recognisable. The biggest thing they do is Formula One... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18015 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:59:51 +0200 A bishop was attacked during a service on Sunday following a spree of stabbings at a shopping centre. Both incidents took place in the Australian city of Sydney.During Sunday’s attack, an online video shows Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel repeatedly being stabbed during his service at the Christ the Good Shepherd church. The bishop was stabbed in the head and his upper body.The service was livestreamed... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18011 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:09:23 +0200 Celebrations will be in full swing at the Heritage Hub in Turin as the iconic Abarth brand marks its 75th anniversary this year. An exclusive and large exhibition has been curated to showcase the storied history of the Scorpion brand alongside some of its latest offerings and even a concept or two. Among the highlights is of course the stunning little Abarth 695 75° Anniversario, the limited-edit... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18010 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:55:52 +0200 If you have the means, you can go on a journey through turbocharged automotive history with Porsche at the 2024 instalment of Retro Classics Stuttgart at the end of April. The iconic sports car manufacturer will be commemorating a monumental milestone: "Beyond Performance – 50 Years of Porsche Turbo." Retro Classics Stuttgart draws enthusiasts from around the globe, making it the perfect stage f... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17999 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:51:24 +0200 Two plaintiffs have accused French luxury brand Hermes of being too exclusive and exploiting the “incredible market power” they own.The complaint was filed against Hermes in a Northern California district court.The lawsuit states that Hermes drives up the price of their famous Birkin bag and thereby increases their own profits. This results in an “illegal tying arrangement” that violates U... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17995 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:18:08 +0200 Disgraced former American footballer OJ Simpson has died at the age of 76.The news of Simpson’s passing due to cancer was announced by his family.“On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During his time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.�... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17994 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:06:19 +0200 Here at SXdrv, we’re fans of MANHART and their builds. The famous German aftermarket tuner creates some of the best upgrade packages for loads of modern cars, especially the German ones, which makes perfect sense. They also have a dedicated section of the company that specialises in restomod projects on some of the most iconic cars of the past. With these builds they combine the best of modern m... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17988 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:47:58 +0200 Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced he plans to visit South Africa in the coming months.According to Business Day, Zelensky plans to pay the country an official state visit in the next few months as part of his African charm offensive amid a debilitating war with Russia.Although South Africa and Russia have a good relationship and both countries form part of BRICS along with Brazil... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17987 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:18:37 +0200 The 2024 solar eclipse created a few magical moments in some North American countries.The first state in the United States to experience the natural phenomenon was Texas just after noon on Monday 8 April.Not only did the few minutes of total darkness during the day cause excitement among people, but it’s also a rare phenomenon that will only occur again in the United States in 2044.The eclipse w... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17986 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:03:18 +0200 If you’re also a lifelong Volkswagen fanatic chances are high that you’re a fan of a bunch of the offerings that fall under the VAG banner. Sister company Audi has some amazing cars and one of the best and most expensive you can get is, or was, the R8. While expensive, it was still the supercar for the masses and it has been a great-selling car worldwide. The original V8-powered one had one of... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17985 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:11:27 +0200 Local police in Los Angeles have revealed that a massive cash heist took place on Easter Sunday. The thieves managed to steal $30 million and caused experts to call this one of the biggest heists in the city’s history.The heist took place at a money storage facility in the city’s San Fernando Valley area. The facility is used to handle and store cash from businesses in the region.Now, an exper... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17983 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:48:35 +0200 Tightened work visa rules are now in place for those hoping to migrate to New Zealand. This comes after the country has reached “unsustainable” migration levels.Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said the aim is to rebuild the economy.“Getting our immigration settings right is critical to this government’s plan to rebuild the economy.”According to authorities, a near-record 173,000 peop... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17982 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:25:48 +0200 We’re fans of weird and different things here at SXdrv, which is why we subscribe to the Edmunds Cars channel over on YouTube. They do things differently from the rest, especially when it comes to testing cars. The vast majority of motoring review sites and channels either get a car to test and review and pit it against the clock over a predetermined distance. Other channels get a pair of cars, ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17978 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:40:51 +0200 One of the most iconic names in the world of motorsport and extreme sports, Ken Block, has been gone for going on 16 months now. The professional driver and YouTube celebrity was tragically killed in a snowmobile accident on the 3rd of January 2023, but he left a lasting legacy that includes a host of specially directed and shot driving films. Together with the Hoonigan crew that he established, t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17977 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:52:56 +0200 A level 9 warning for damaging winds in Cape Town has been released by the South African Weather Services.Large parts of the Western Cape has been damaged due to the gale-force winds.Chapman’s Peak Drive and the Huguenot Tunnel have both been closed after the wind forced a truck’s trailer to be blown off a bridge. The incident happened on the N1 near the tunnel. Luckily, the truck driver manag... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17976 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:16:27 +0200 Gone is the Zimbabwean dollar as the African country welcomes the ZiG as its new currency.ZiG is short for Zimbabwe Gold and will replace the current currency. Over the last few years, the Zimbabwean dollar has tanked at an alarming speed sending inflation at an all-time high.During a monetary policy statement, Reserve Bank governor John Mushakyvabhu said “with effect from today… Banks shall c... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17968 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:17:41 +0200 Berdine Odendaal wants her R150,000 per month spending money, but the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) isn’t allowing it.Odendaal was, for several years, the alleged mistress of former disgraced Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste. Jooste committed suicide at his Hermanus mansion a day after he was fined millions of Rands by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority in March.Now, Odendaal wants the SARB t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17967 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 14:42:51 +0200 We’re fans of the content produced over at Carwow. Mat Watson and the crew not only get their hands on the weirdest and best combinations of cars to pit against each other over various distances, but the videos answer loads of the silly questions that motoring enthusiasts come up with. Most channels that review cars do the usual stuff, but Carwow puts cars together that aren’t really in the sa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17966 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:23:25 +0200 McDonald’s has been around for 84 years now and as a result can be found in more countries than any other fast food restaurant. It was 45 years ago, in 1979, that the Happy Meal was created, it was a kid’s size meal that included a toy, the first of which were a McDoodle stencil, a McWrist wallet, an ID bracelet, a puzzle lock, a spinning top and a McDonaldland character-shaped eraser. Over th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17965 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:54:19 +0200 Back in the late '80s and early '90s, the best circuit motorsport on the planet wasn’t Formula One, it was the German Touring Car Championship, otherwise known as DTM. That’s the German abbreviation for Deutsche Tourenwagen-Meisterschaft, a race series that was packed with the coolest racecars of their time, as the name suggests, they were (mostly) German cars that raced in Germany, but they a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17964 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:39:24 +0200 In January of 2023, the world lost a motoring icon when Ken Block was tragically killed in a snowmobile accident. Being one of the first real YouTube celebrities means that for over 15 years motoring and motorsport fanatics were a part of his life, getting to know him through all the content uploaded across all the different social media platforms. Many took his death harder than if a relative die... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17963 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:04:02 +0200 In 1974, amidst the turmoil of the oil crisis that killed the American muscle car, Audi unveiled something quite different from the norm: the compact Audi 50, which marked a rather significant milestone being the first compact car from a German automaker, any German automaker. The Audi 50 hit the market a month before the Mk1 Golf. The car featured an innovative design and great fuel efficiency so... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17957 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:20:13 +0200 The 1st of April, or April Fool's Day, is one of the weirdest days humans celebrate. There are a few theories about where the whole thing originates, and they’re all a bit odd. One theory is that in 1582 when France switched from the Julian that celebrated New Year at the end of March, some still celebrated it on this day instead of the New Year we know in the Gregorian calendar. They were fools... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17956 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:14:52 +0200 With the aim of getting rid of cheap counterfeits, the Japanese whisky industry plans to strictly define its standards.Japanese whisky is known for being extremely expensive, but still, it seems to be fighting for its place among its cheaper counterparts even though it has become respected across the world.Starting this month, Japanese whisky will be regulated by strict guidelines to ensure it’s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17952 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:41:48 +0200 The McLaren Senna is one of the best, if not the best, creation to come out of the UK firm’s Woking factory. It’s not a new car, it was first released back in 2019, but it was ahead of its time and is still regarded by many as the best of all modern McLarens, and being named after a beloved Formula One driver added to its appeal. There’s an unofficial trio of McLarens referred to as the Ulti... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17949 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:34:41 +0200 It’s amazing to have been able to witness the rise of Hyundai. In the mid to late 90s, the first-generation Hyundai Accent arrived in SA, it was an affordable alternative to other budget cars of the time, but the brand still had a hard time making sales. In true South African brand blindness, not too many were willing to choose something other than the usual Volkswagen or Toyota offerings. The c... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17948 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:23:51 +0200 In an effort to improve the country’s low birth rate, South Korea is launching a high-speed train to connect the city of Seoul with the outer suburbs.Long commutes are one of the reasons why young people in the greater Seoul area are not getting married or starting families.Sky News reports that South Korea has the world’s lowest birth rate as the average number of expected babies for a South ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17941 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 14:48:37 +0200 A shop owner in the Orkney islands of Scotland has decided to turn his mishap into a charity fundraiser and now Nestle is on board as well.Dan Dafydd accidentally bought 720 Easter eggs instead of the 80 he was meant to buy.After making headlines about his comical over-order Nestle UK & Ireland agreed to match donations up to £10,000 to help the fundraising effort reach £20,000 by Easter Sun... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17940 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 14:34:26 +0200 A total of 45 people has died in a bush crash in Limpopo. The only survivor is an eight-year-old girl who was also a passenger.The survivor is currently being treated in hospital.The bus was heading from Botswana to Moria for the Easter weekend pilgrimage.It’s believed the bus veered off a bridge while it was going down a mountain pass and crashed 50 metres below. According to a statement releas... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17939 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:59:11 +0200 Check out the latest news released by the folks at Automobili Lamborghini. We usually see information about new models and new technology that the Italian automaker has been working on and with, but this update doesn’t really have anything to do with all of that, instead, it’s about the company’s identity. Lamborghini has just given their iconic angry bull logo a sleek makeover, for the firs... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17937 Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:44:15 +0200 A vessel has collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, United States on Tuesday.The Dali crashed into the bridge and caused 2.6km of the bridge to collapse. Several vehicles fell into the Patapsco River below causing seven people to die and an unknown number missing.According to Vessel Finder, the ship was built in South Korea in 2015 by Hyundai Heavy Industries. It’s owned by Oce... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17936 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:21:20 +0200 A 23-year-old man is presumed dead after he fell overboard the MSC Euribia.Liam Jones from the United Kingdom texted his wife shortly before he fell overboard, complaining of feeling seasick. He is presumed dead.Jones was on the MSC Euribia and toured Northern Europe for seven days. The family was on the cruise from Southampton to Amsterdam to celebrate his mother’s birthday.The Scottish social ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17935 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:19:53 +0200 Good news for South African motorists is that the e-toll gantries will soon be a thing of the past.This was confirmed by a proclamation published in the Government Gazette on Thursday.The e-toll system will officially be switched off on 11 April.This was confirmed by Sanral, the national roads agency who have managed the system since its inception.The statement said that the gantries used to toll ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17934 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:18:16 +0200 Volkswagen’s new ID.4 joins forces with a pair of legendary Titans in the new Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire movie that’s set to become a blockbuster. Volkswagen is teamed up with Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment for the global debut of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire which premiered worldwide on the 27th March 27. This is a movie we cannot wait to see, monster movies are just brillia... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17933 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:49:44 +0200 When you sit around looking at jobs and careers, some seem so good they shouldn’t be considered as jobs. In a perfect world, a great job includes something that you absolutely love doing while receiving a pay cheque. If you want to go one better, the job would include your passion, hobby and serious interests. Experienced race driver Andy Wallace is one of these people, well in our books anyway ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17929 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:47:48 +0200 Land Rover’s iconic Defender embraces the impossible, every member of the Defender family is purposefully designed, highly desirable and seriously durable. It features styling that manages to respect models of the past while at the same time anticipating the future. The Land Rover dates back to 1948, and for the last 76 years, it has been intrinsically linked to humanitarian and conservation wor... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17928 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:00:32 +0200 Being a lifelong Volkswagen fan, I’ve followed the evolution of the performance models since I could drive, and getting my licence in 1996 meant that I was besotted with the Mk3 GTi, and I saw the launch of every GTi since. The Mk4 made the biggest impression on me, which I why I bought a nice and clean one just over two years ago. Back when it launched in the late 90s, the MK4 GTi was the halo ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17927 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:50:01 +0200 The home of Sean Diddy Combs AKA Puff Daddy has been raided by a team specializing in human trafficking crimes. This is according to a senior federal law enforcement official from the United States Department of Homeland Security.The investigation comes after several civil lawsuits were put forth against the American singer. Combs has denied the allegations.In the lawsuits, Combs has been accused ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17926 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:16:20 +0200 Imagine having to deliver blades to wind farms, but they’re each 91 metres long. Even the biggest cargo aeroplanes in the world will have to take possibly more than one trip and its carbon footprint will be devastating to the environment.A newly designed cargo plane has been revealed by a startup in the United States. Its main aim is to deliver blades directly to wind farms. Not only that, but t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17925 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:10:11 +0200 Ayrton Senna is widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time, for many reasons. The man had an astounding career in the sport of Formula One, starting with his debut with the Toleman in 1984. Despite driving a relatively uncompetitive car, he showcased his exceptional talent with impressive performances, including a second-place finish in a rain-soaked Monaco Grand Prix. ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17923 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:03:49 +0200 Ford just rewrote the rulebook on electric racing at the NHRA Winter Nationals. In a jaw-dropping display of both power and innovation, Ford's purpose-built Super Cobra Jet 1800 took the drag strip by storm by breaking the World Record for the fastest quarter-mile pass with a full-bodied electric drag car. The race-spec EV crossed the traps in an absolutely mind-blowing 7.759 seconds at a staggeri... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17922 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:07:05 +0200 Fans of the Japanese animated series Dragon Ball are in for a huge treat. A park with an exclusive Dragon Ball theme will soon open near Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh.The Dragon Ball series first aired in 1984 and follows the adventures of a boy named Son Goku.The theme park will include a 70-meter dragon with more than 30 rides on half a million square metres. The project will be funded by the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17919 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:31:46 +0200 The French capital has played host to several important races and tournaments, but the Course des Cafes is a major highlight for many reasons.The race consists of Paris’ finest waiters running or speed-walking along a 2-kilometre route while carrying a tray with a cup of coffee, a croissant, and a glass of water. The waiters must race through the streets of Paris while being cheered on by onlook... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17918 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:29:55 +0200 It’s been five weeks and counting since Joshlin Smith has gone missing and there’s still no news regarding her whereabouts.The six-year-old went missing on 19 February.Western Cape police said the search is still ongoing and provincial police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie confirmed this.Poje also urged members of the community and social media influencers to refrain from sharin... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17915 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 21:28:59 +0200 The Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer and that she’s currently undergoing chemotherapy.The 42-year-old made the announcement via a video on her and Prince William’s Instagram account.In the video, Kate revealed that the news of her diagnosis came as a “huge shock” and that the couple “have been doing everything we can to process an... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17913 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 19:48:07 +0200 Toyota South Africa’s single-make race series, the Toyota Gazoo Racing GR Cup, enters its third year of competition this year, and the 2024 race season looks set to be an action-packed endeavour. The basic premise was to put local motoring journos into a fleet of GR Yaris cars and ship them around SA to race at all the most popular tracks as part of bigger race events. The cars are pretty much s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17907 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:13:17 +0200 It might take a while to get there, but Cape Town-based Leon Thevenin is off to the Ivory Coast to help fix the internet.The cable repair ship left Cape Town harbour on Tuesday evening and will arrive in Abidjan on 29 March. The ship was mobilised by the Africa Coast to Europe and West Africa Cable System consortiums.South Africa was left with widespread internet outages after the cables subsea we... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17897 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:32:36 +0200