motoring news Bahrainthismonth.com 56 October 2023 THE ASTON MARTIN DB5 AT 60 September marks exactly 60 years since Aston Martin unveiled its then newcomer – the Aston Martin DB5 – with the model going on to become an icon of British culture, design and innovation and firmly establishing Aston Martin as one of Britain’s most desirable luxury brands. Reflecting on the enduring appeal of the DB5 as it marks its 60th anniversary, Aston Martin’s Executive Chairman, Lawrence Stroll – himself a DB5 owner – says: “The David Brown era gave us so many great Aston Martin sports cars but none more recognisable, revered and desired as the DB5. It is only right that, as it turns 60, we take a moment to look back and reflect on this car’s incredible role in our storied 110-year heritage. We’re incredibly proud that the DB lineage continues today with the critically acclaimed DB12, which like those came before it, is a celebration of all we love about British hand built sportscars, with a new injection of the latest technology and highest levels of performance.” The DB5 took centre stage of Aston Martin’s presence at the Goodwood Revival festival in Sussex last weekend alongside the latest addition to the marque’s revered DB bloodline, the world’s first Super Tourer, DB12. Marking Aston Martin’s proud past and exciting future, the two models have been photographed together in images released to celebrate the landmark anniversary. HYUNDAI MOTOR FLEXES ITS DESIGN PROWESS AT IDEA 2023 Hyundai Motor Company tallied a grand total of six prestigious accolades, including the Gold Award, at the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2023, organised by the Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA). Hyundai Motor clinched the prestigious Gold Award in the Automotive and Transportation category with its N Vision 74 high-performance hydrogen hybrid ‘Rolling Lab.’ Since its introduction in 2022, N Vision 74 has been acclaimed as a continuation of the bold spirit of Hyundai’s Pony Coupe Concept, which debuted at the Turin Motor Show in 1974. Most recently, N Vision 74 made a splash at the renowned classic and concept car exhibition Concorso d’Eleganza Villa D’Este held in May at Lake Como, Italy. Through this showcase, the company highlighted the technological prowess, design innovation and unwavering spirit of innovation that connects its heritage to its bold vision for driving fun in a sustainable future. It also garnered featured finalist honors for its IONIQ 6 allelectric sedan, GRANDEUR flagship model, all-new KONA SUV and two Plug and Drive (PnD) robotic mobility concepts. Winning the IDEA Gold Award stands as a remarkable milestone for N Vision 74, which has also secured the world’s other two major design accolades, the iF Design Award and Red Dot Award. TEST DRIVING THE NEW PORSCHE PANAMERA Shortly before its launch, the new Panamera is completing its final test drives. It has been confirmed that the world premiere of the new Panamera will be held at the Icons of Porsche festival in Dubai on 24 November 2023 at a special event, with the new model on display to festival attendees on 25-26 November 2023. In Barcelona and its environs, the engineers are checking the final details of the new model generation. The sports saloon has already completed the majority of the test procedures, during which the four-door sports car demonstrated its qualities on four continents. For example, tests in the US checked the drivetrain performance at high altitudes and low oxygen levels, or verified the performance of the engine-cooling system and the air conditioning in extreme heat. In Scandinavia, the Panamera was driven at very low temperatures; in South Africa, it mastered difficult road conditions; and in Asia, the high air humidity and hours of stop-and-go traffic in megacities posed particular challenges for the overall package. During the test drives, the last finishing touches will be made to the new Panamera before its world premiere. Porsche is presenting the third generation of the four-door sports car at the Icons of Porsche Festival in Dubai on 24 November 2023. It will be on display for festival attendees on 25-26 November 2023.
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