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Newsweek
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
F1 Star Charles Leclerc Shows Off Timeless Taste With Ferrari 275 GTB
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Ferrari Formula One driver Charles Leclerc was spotted in his Monaco hometown in his latest garage addition- the iconic Ferrari 275 GTB, designed by Pininfarina. Only 200 units of the Series 1 were produced between 1964 and 1968, making it a rare car to own. The price for a fully restored model hovers between $2.5 million and $5 million. Leclerc's fully restored 275 GTB turned heads the day it appeared on the streets, flaunting its classic 1965 Le Mans pedigree, where it finished third, making it a standout even among the F1 driver's coveted Ferrari collection, including the 812 Competizione Aperta, the Purosangue SUV, or even his customized Ferrari SP3 Daytona. The 275 GTB came with a 3.3-liter Colombo V12 engine producing 280 horsepower, mated to the Italian marque's first road-going 5-speed gearbox. However, this wasn't the first time Leclerc was spotted in a Ferrari 275 GTB. The Monegasque took a 275 around the famed Fiorano circuit back in 2021, and called his thrilling run around the track a special one. Unfortunately, the same can't be said about the Ferrari he drives on Grand Prix circuits, the SF-25 F1 car. The Maranello outfit has been struggling to extract further performance from the car, adding to the frustrations of Leclerc and his new teammate, Lewis Hamilton. Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Scuderia Ferrari looks on during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 12, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec. Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Scuderia Ferrari looks on during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 12, 2025 in Montreal, previous race in Canada saw him start from the eighth position on the grid, but he managed to finish the race in fifth. However, he blamed himself for the race result, considering an error he committed during qualifying that prevented him from starting on the front row. Speaking after the Canadian GP, he said: "Honestly, I think today is kind of the result of my mistakes. FP1, Qualifying, the traffic... all in all I think that puts us a little bit in a difficult situation because we start further back on the grid. "Then for strategy, there's been a bit of talk on the radio. I was of the opinion that the one-stop could work, the team was more of the opinion that the two-stop was the right way. Eventually, the team is making the final call because they have more information than I do. "I wanted to make it clear that this was not what I was thinking, but I understand. I will speak with the team and I'll explain to them what I saw that made me think that this was the wrong choice. Overall, I don't think that this has completely changed our race result. Eventually that's where we deserved to finish. "The pace was pretty strong. I think the starting position was just very difficult to deal with because then you've got to overtake and it makes everything difficult. I don't think FP1 hurt our weekend that much."
The Irish Sun
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The Grand Tour fans threaten to boycott Amazon Prime hit as they fume over new line up after Clarkson and co quit
FANS of The Grand Tour have threatened to boycott the Amazon Prime hit series. Longtime viewers were left fuming over the new line-up after Jeremy Clarkson decided to quit the programme. 8 Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson and James May will be replaced on their Amazon Prime show Credit: Getty 8 James Engelsman from the viral Throttle House YouTube channel will be one of the presenters Credit: iNSTAGRAM 8 His long-time co-star Thomas Holland will also form part of the new lineup Credit: Instagram After departing the BBC and leaving Top Gear behind in 2015, The Clarkson's Farm star teamed up again with his longtime colleagues. Alongside James May and Richard Hammond, he brought the on-screen band back together to make a different motoring show in 2016. The trio went on to front five full series of The Grand Tour, before airing one last special as a grand send off in September 2024. It marked the end of a 22-year-long collaboration between Jeremy, 65, James, 62, and Richard, 55. READ MORE ON JEREMY CLARKSON Now, it's been revealed that the series will continue on Amazon Prime but with new presenters leading the format. The duo will be joined by viral trainspotting personality, Most read in News TV A source previously told us: "Thomas and James are as knowledgeable about motors as Jeremy, Richard and James — the only difference is they're younger, cooler and a lot more social media savvy. "Francis became famous for his love of trainspotting and will be bringing his humour to the show." I shall miss this' says emotional Jeremy Clarkson in new trailer for The Grand Tour's epic final ever episode However, droves of fans have been left disappointed by the news as they flooded X, formerly known as Twitter with comments. One viewer posted: "I will watch a grand total of 0 episodes." A second stated: "Oh F**! What is the actual point? This will be a bigger disaster than Top Gear was." "The Grand Tour was created for Jeremy, Richard and James so this is feeling wrong. Why not give it a fresh new name and not linked to what was before," enquired a third user. The Grand Tour episode guide How many seasons of The Grand Tour are there and where do they take place? The Grand Tour launched on They have now brought five epic series of motoring adventures to the small screen, each taking place in different locations and even featuring celebrity guests. Series 1 Series 1 aired from 2016 to 2017 and took the presenters to a number of foreign locales, including Jordan, Morocco and Italy. The series is comprised of 13 episodes, with episodes 7 and 8 making up a two-part special set in Namibia, where the trio embarked on an epic beach buggy challenge. Series 2 Jeremy, Richard and James returned for more motoring actor in series 2, and drove their way across Europe as they tested out some of their dream vehicles like the Bugatti Chiron and the McLaren 720S. This series, which aired from 2017 to 2018, is made up of 11 episodes. It features regular 'studio segments' filmed in the team's permanent tent in the Cotswolds, and had regular participation from celebrities with two guests going head-to-head on timed laps every episode. Series 3 In 2019, the presenting trio crossed continents - from North America, to South America, to Europe and Asia - putting both new vehicles and classic sports cars through their paces. This series was the last to feature the regular studio segments, car reviews and timed laps. To mark the end of this era the final episode's last segment includes a montage of scenes featuring the presenters over the course of their career as a trio, not only from this programme, but also from their time hosting Top Gear. Series 4 This series marked a complete change in format for The Grand Tour as it consists entirely for feature-length specials which aired between 2019 and 2021. The first two chronicle Jeremy, Richard and James' epic adventures across Asia and Africa, while the third and fourth episodes saw them put foreign cars to the test on their home turf. And fitting American vehicles through Scottish roads is no easy feat. Series 5 Following the same format as series 4, the fifth and final series of The Grand Tour also consists of four feature-length specials. The first of these hits screens in 2022 and follows the trio as they travelled through Norway, Sweden and Finland in three Rally-Inspired Sports Saloons. The second episode was another Euro adventure while the third took the presenters back to Africa. The fourth instalment of the series and final ever episode of The Grand Tour, titled One for the Road, premieres on September 13, 2024. It promises to be an emotional one as the trio set out on one epic final adventure in Zimbabwe and reflect on their 22-year-long working relationship and friendship. While someone else exclaimed: "I mean what's the point the show was created for Jeremy, James and Richard." As a fifth noted: "The Grand Tour was created for Jeremy, Richard and James specifically. By all means have a new motoring show on your platform with these guys, nothing against them at all. But it would be better to just have it under a different name." A sixth fan said: "What a mess. Amazon might as well take all the money they'd be spending on this, put in a dumpster and set fire to it." They added: "An absolute waste of time and money." 8 Viral sensation Francis Bourgeois will join the pair for the new series Credit: Getty 8 Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond left the BBC and went to Amazon Prime to make The Grand Tour Credit: Free for editorial use 8 The infamous trio made five full series of the hit motoring show Credit: Getty 8 Their grand send off came with one last special episode in September 2024 Credit: PA 8 It marked the end of a 22-year partnership Credit: PA:Press Association
Business Wire
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Superior Plus Reports Voting Results of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Superior Plus Corp. ('Superior Plus' or 'the Company') (TSX:SPB) held its annual and special meeting of shareholders on May 13, 2025 virtually (the 'Meeting') and is pleased to announce that all resolutions voted upon were approved. Pursuant to the requirements of the Toronto Stock Exchange, Superior is issuing this news release to summarize the voting results in respect of the Meeting. A total of 134,424,278 shares of the Company ('Shares') comprised of 104,421,441 Common Shares and 30,002,837 Series 1 Special Voting Preferred Shares representing approximately 51.28% of the votes attached to all outstanding Shares, were present or represented by proxy at the Meeting. Each of the 10 director nominees of the Company listed in the management information circular of the Company dated March 25, 2025 were elected by ordinary resolution passed by a vote of the holders of Shares conducted by ballot at the Meeting as follows: Nominee Votes For Votes Against Number Percentage Number Percentage Catherine M. Best 123,988,943 93.53% 8,574,492 6.47% Jean Paul (J.P.) Gladu 128,970,939 97.29% 3,592,496 2.71% Patrick E. Gottschalk 127,952,759 96.52% 4,610,676 3.48% Jennifer M. Grigsby 127,788,890 96.40% 4,774,545 3.60% Michael J. Horowitz 124,288,719 93.76% 8,274,716 6.24% Calvin B. Jacober 124,017,671 93.55% 8,545,764 6.45% Allan A. MacDonald 127,384,946 96.09% 5,178,489 3.91% Laura L. Schwinn 129,270,531 97.52% 3,292,904 2.48% David P. Smith 120,413,372 90.83% 12,150,063 9.17% William T. Yardley 129,090,346 97.38% 3,473,089 2.62% Expand Shareholders also approved an ordinary resolution appointing Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's auditors (99.38%), approved an ordinary resolution approving a new stock option plan for the Company (93.45%), approved a special resolution reducing the stated capital account maintained in respect of the Common Shares to Cdn$5 per share (99.04%) and approved a non-binding advisory vote regarding the Company's approach to executive compensation (92.09%). About Superior Plus Superior Plus is a leading North American distributor of propane, compressed natural gas, renewable energy and related products and services, servicing approximately 750,000 customers in the U.S. and Canada. Through its primary businesses, propane distribution and CNG, RNG and hydrogen distribution, Superior Plus safely delivers low carbon 1 fuels to residential, commercial, utility, agricultural and industrial customers not connected to a pipeline. By displacing more carbon intensive fuels, Superior Plus is a leader in the energy transition and helping customers lower operating costs and improve environmental performance. 1 Superior Plus defines 'low carbon' and 'lower carbon' fuels as those with a lower carbon intensity than fossil fuels that may be utilized in the same application (e.g. diesel, gasoline).
New Straits Times
11-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Same training modules for all NS trainees despite gender-based camp separation
KUALA LUMPUR: All trainees under the National Service Training Programme 3.0 Series 2/2025, which begins today, will undergo the same training modules, despite being placed in two separate camps based on gender. National Service Training Department director-general, Major General Datuk Ya'cob Samiran said male trainees are based at the 505 Territorial Army Regiment Camp in Pekan, Pahang, and female trainees are at the 515 Territorial Army Regiment Camp here. "There is no difference in the training content. Any variation will only relate to the physical capabilities and health conditions of the individual trainees. "Physical training will be conducted in stages and based on increasing levels of difficulty," he said during a media briefing after observing the registration of female trainees at the 515 Territorial Army Camp today. He added that the core structure of the training modules has been retained, with several enhancements made. "The training modules are still 70 per cent military-based and 30 per cent national identity components, with slight enhancements in execution through more hands-on practical sessions," he said. Commenting on today's registration process, Ya'cob said that 550 trainees, comprising 350 males and 200 females, are expected to take part in this session of the national service training, which runs for 45 days until June 24. He said the registration process is expected to take two to three days, as many trainees have requested late registration due to issues such as camp location or personal preparedness. Ya'cob added that the national service training is open to accepting voluntary trainees, subject to available slots, and confirmed that 30 voluntary participants have already registered. Previously, 116 trainees completed the 3.0 Series 1/2025, which ran for 45 days from Jan 12 to Feb 25 at the 515 Territorial Army Regiment Camp. Taking place after a seven-year suspension, it involved 73 male and 43 female trainees aged between 18 and 25. The gradual reintroduction of the national service programme aims to foster patriotism, national unity and personal resilience among Malaysian youth, while equipping them with the physical and mental fortitude to face life's challenges.
Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Home Bargains' £25 Oral-B toothbrush worth £60 'makes your smile whiter'
Home Bargains has discounted an Oral-B Pro Series Toothbrush, offering shoppers a deal that's better than half price Home Bargains is selling an Oral-B toothbrush that "removes up to 100% more plaque" for less than half the original price. The discount retailer has reduced the Oral-B Pro Series 1 680 Electric Toothbrush + Travel Case from £59.99 to £25. The product description states: "Experience Oral-B Pro Series 1 from the #1 brand used by dentists worldwide. The Series 1 electric toothbrush helps you brush like your dentist recommends for 2 minutes with the professional timer and it notifies you every 30 seconds to change the area you are brushing. "While you are just moving the brush around your mouth, Oral-B's unique round head does all the rest. It removes up to 100% more plaque than a standard manual toothbrush for healthier gums, and it starts making your smile whiter as of the first day of brushing by removing surface stains. "With the professional timer Oral-B Pro Series 1 is a great toothbrush for everyone who wants to switch to an electric toothbrush." The features specification adds that "brush heads reach where rectangular manual brushes don't" and you can purchase brush heads for your individual needs, with deep clean, gentle clean and whitening options available. Writing for My Private Dentist, Dr Jarri Amini said: "Switching to an electric toothbrush can make a significant improvement to your dental health. But not all toothbrushes are made equal." He added: "I'm often asked which type of electric toothbrush is best. Sonic technology, as used in Philips Sonicare brushes, gently vibrate and pulsate, whereas Oral B toothbrushes clean with a physical rotating/oscillating action. "They both offer superior cleaning (compared to manual toothbrushing), and are equally dentist recommended: the choice of technology is really down to personal preference." While Home Bargains' current offering doesn't include any Sony toothbrushes, various electric toothbrushes are available, including more Oral-B options. The retailer has also discounted the Oral-B Pro 1 White Electric Toothbrush from £59.99 to £25. For children, the Oral-B Pro Kids Electric Toothbrush - Lion King is on offer from £50 to £14.99 More Oral-B products available from the retailer include the Oral-B Pro Cross Action Toothbrush Heads Refill 3 Pack, reduced from £10 to £8.99, and the Oral-B Pro-Expert Pulsar Battery Toothbrush, down from £7.99 to £3.99. Alternatively, shoppers might like the Dent X Pert Pro Rechargeable Toothbrush, available from £12.99. It comes in three different colours: pink, blue, and black. The product description states: "The Dent X Pert Pro Rechargeable Toothbrush is designed to provide an effective and user-friendly brushing experience. "Offers the convenience of cordless use, eliminating the need for constant battery replacements. Aids in maintaining the dentist-recommended two-minute brushing time, often with interval alerts to ensure even cleaning across all mouth quadrants."
