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Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Aston Martin Unveils Jaw-Dropping Limited Edition Vantages Featuring Sacred Mexican Art
Aston Martin Mexico City has unveiled its unique Mex'Uk Series, which includes six bespoke Aston Martin Vantage coupes created in collaboration with Menchaca Studio, promoters of Wixárika art, a word which translates to "the people" of western Mexico. The six vehicles' rare designs are inspired by the Wixárika culture, with each car's specifications representing a distinct "power animal" via hand-painted livery embodying the craftsmanship of Wixárika folk art's intricate embroidered quilting. Q by Aston Martin, the automaker's bespoke and personalization division, helped drive the six vehicles' creation alongside Aston Martin Mexico City and Menchaca Studio. The series recognizes a decade of Aston Martin's dealership presence in Mexico. These special edition Aston Martin Vantage coupes were designed and named after a specific power animal. The Menchaca Studio worked alongside native Wixárikas to create six beaded statues representing spiritual wildlife, which, in turn, inspired each of the Mex'Uk Series Vantage's patterns. One of the six vehicles, Blue Maxa (The Blue Deer), features a Q Special Ion Blue paint and Aurora Blue leather interior. Gray Rawe (The Gray Wolf), is a Q Satin Aluminite Silver Vantage with contrasting Spicy Red leather interior. Crimson Cauxai (The Crimson Fox) contains Special Supernova Red and complementary Oxford Tan leather interior, while Green Xaye (The Green Snake) showcases Q Provenance Buckinghamshire Green exterior paint and a Q Forest Green leather interior. White Terika (The White Scorpion) stands out with Signature Metallic Zenith White paint and Q Eifel Green Interior, and the Red Hukuri (The Red Falcon) distinguishes itself with Scorpus Red paint and contrasting Q Navy Blue leather interior. Each of the six vehicles' hoods contains a bronze Wixárika art-inspired pearl bronze design-an idea driven by Aston Martin Mexico City. Q by Aston Martin added custom bronze-painted grilles and side strakes matching each Vantage's Satin Copper Bronze 21-inch Y-spoke forged wheels. Racing enthusiasts will likely appreciate each car's Mexico Aston Martin Wings badge, created in 2016 to commemorate winning the World Endurance Championship (WEC) GTE series, but never added to a vehicle until now. The wings separate themselves from their standard core lineup counterparts, with hand-applied green, white, and red colors representing the Mexican flag. This one-off lineup also contains a "Q" badge, a bespoke Huichol Quilt design embroidered into the leather seats, and custom door sill plaques with the Aston Martin wings. A new Mex'Uk logo found alongside the wings contains a cross surrounded by 10 concentric chevrons, each representing a year of Aston Martin's Mexico presence, while the cross symbolizes the unity between the automaker and its Mexico dealership. The new Vantage is already unique, being the automaker's fastest model with a 202 mph top speed and a 3.4-second 0-60 mph time. Apart from its neck-breaking performance, the car flaunts an all-new interior architecture with a redesigned center console, physical switchgear, and a fresh infotainment system, replacing the previous outdated Mercedes-Benz configuration. Now, the Mex'Uk Series takes the Vantage to soaring heights with an exclusive lineup that's highly original and aesthetically pleasing. All six Mex'Uk Series Vantages have been sold, with deliveries beginning in Q2 this year. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Luke Humphries steps up rivalry with kebab-loving Littler as former World Darts champ reveals Nando's ritual
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LUKE HUMPHRIES is eyeing up a £130k McLaren and thanks NANDO'S for his oche success. The World No.1 is on course for the Premier League play-offs at the O2 after reaching six nightly finals this year already. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Luke Humphries is on course for the Premier League play-offs Credit: REX 4 The 30-year-old has revealed he always has a Nando's as a pre-match meal Credit: GETTY 4 Humphries' rival Luke Littler is more partial to a kebab Credit: DAN CHARITY But Hump, 30, has revealed the secret recipe of his success and how he wants to get in the fast lane on four wheels. He told Red Dragon of his pre-match meal: 'Usually, it's chicken butterfly with rice and chips, Peri Tamer. 'Sometimes it can be medium heated, four chicken thighs, mash and broccoli. 'My pre-match meal before every time I play is Nando's. I have some good rewards.' READ MORE DARTS NEWS LUKE OUT Luke Littler pulls out of major tournament after warning to fans Cheshire thrower Humphries sits second in the Premier League table, nine points behind Thursday night's winner Luke Littler, who prefers a kebab to a cheeky Nando's. He suffered a 6-5 defeat to Gerwyn Price in the quarter-final on Night 13 in Birmingham, even with a monster 107 average in the loss. Off the oche, classy star Humphries is thinking fast and plotting a serious upgrade to his garage. He added: 'There's a few cars I like and want to get next year. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS List of all-time Darts World Champions BELOW is a list of darts world champions by year. The list does not include winners from the pre-Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) era or BDO world champions. That means Raymond van Barneveld, for example, is only listed once - Barney also won four BDO titles - and none of Eric Bristow's five BDO titles are included. 1994 - Dennis Priestley 1995 - Phil Taylor 1996 - Phil Taylor (2) 1997 - Phil Taylor (3) 1998 - Phil Taylor (4) 1999 - Phil Taylor (5) 2000 - Phil Taylor (6) 2001 - Phil Taylor (7) 2002 - Phil Taylor (8) 2003 - John Part 2004 - Phil Taylor (9) 2005 - Phil Taylor (10) 2006 - Phil Taylor (11) 2007 - Raymond van Barneveld 2008 - John Part (2) 2009 - Phil Taylor (12) 2010 - Phil Taylor (13) 2011 - Adrian Lewis 2012 - Adrian Lewis (2) 2013 - Phil Taylor (14) 2014 - Michael van Gerwen 2015 - Gary Anderson 2016 - Gary Anderson (2) 2017 - Michael van Gerwen (2) 2018 - Rob Cross 2019 - Michael van Gerwen (3) 2020 - Peter Wright 2021 - Gerwyn Price 2022 - Peter Wright (2) 2023 - Michael Smith 2024 - Luke Humphries 2025 - Luke Littler Most World Titles 14 - Phil Taylor 3 - Michael van Gerwen 2 - John Part, Adrian Lewis, Gary Anderson, Peter Wright 1 - Dennis Priestley, Raymond van Barneveld, Rob Cross, Gerwyn Price, Michael Smith, Luke Humphries, Luke Littler 'I like the McLaren 540C, Ferrari California and the Aston Martin Vantage as well. "Hopefully, one of them is my next car. I also like the Audi RSQ8 as well." Luke Humphries hits incredible NINE-DARTER and bags £30k solid prize but celebrations ruined by Sky Sports interruptions 'Cool Hand' also opened up on the hardest player to play against mentally on tour and singled out big rivals Price and James Wade. He confessed: 'James Wade and Gerwyn Price, they are tough people to play against because they are sort of in your face a little bit. 'Gerwyn is hard because when he celebrates, you just want to do something to celebrate back. 'He drags you into that a little bit. But he is not off-putting, just hard to play against.' And things got even hairier in a running bet with Michael van Gerwen over chest fuzz. He said: 'Apparently, we made a bet that I was going to have to shave it off if I won the World Championships. 'It's the maintaining, I can't be bothered with that. "He thinks he is like God because he shaves his chest hair.' Seven-time major winner Humphries returns to action tomorrow at the European Grand Prix in Sindelfingen, Germany this weekend.
The Sun
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Luke Humphries steps up rivalry with kebab-loving Littler as former World Darts champ reveals Nando's ritual
LUKE HUMPHRIES is eyeing up a £130k McLaren and thanks NANDO'S for his oche success. The World No.1 is on course for the Premier League play-offs at the O2 after reaching six nightly finals this year already. 4 4 But Hump, 30, has revealed the secret recipe of his success and how he wants to get in the fast lane on four wheels. He told Red Dragon of his pre-match meal: 'Usually, it's chicken butterfly with rice and chips, Peri Tamer. 'Sometimes it can be medium heated, four chicken thighs, mash and broccoli. 'My pre-match meal before every time I play is Nando's. I have some good rewards.' Cheshire thrower Humphries sits second in the Premier League table, nine points behind Thursday night's winner Luke Littler, who prefers a kebab to a cheeky Nando's. He suffered a 6-5 defeat to Gerwyn Price in the quarter-final on Night 13 in Birmingham, even with a monster 107 average in the loss. Off the oche, classy star Humphries is thinking fast and plotting a serious upgrade to his garage. He added: 'There's a few cars I like and want to get next year. List of all-time Darts World Champions BELOW is a list of darts world champions by year. The list does not include winners from the pre-Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) era or BDO world champions. That means Raymond van Barneveld, for example, is only listed once - Barney also won four BDO titles - and none of Eric Bristow's five BDO titles are included. 1994 - Dennis Priestley 1995 - Phil Taylor 1996 - Phil Taylor (2) 1997 - Phil Taylor (3) 1998 - Phil Taylor (4) 1999 - Phil Taylor (5) 2000 - Phil Taylor (6) 2001 - Phil Taylor (7) 2002 - Phil Taylor (8) 2003 - John Part 2004 - Phil Taylor (9) 2005 - Phil Taylor (10) 2006 - Phil Taylor (11) 2007 - Raymond van Barneveld 2008 - John Part (2) 2009 - Phil Taylor (12) 2010 - Phil Taylor (13) 2011 - Adrian Lewis 2012 - Adrian Lewis (2) 2013 - Phil Taylor (14) 2014 - Michael van Gerwen 2015 - Gary Anderson 2016 - Gary Anderson (2) 2017 - Michael van Gerwen (2) 2018 - Rob Cross 2019 - Michael van Gerwen (3) 2020 - Peter Wright 2021 - Gerwyn Price 2022 - Peter Wright (2) 2023 - Michael Smith 2024 - Luke Humphries 2025 - Luke Littler Most World Titles 14 - Phil Taylor 3 - Michael van Gerwen 2 - John Part, Adrian Lewis, Gary Anderson, Peter Wright 1 - Dennis Priestley, Raymond van Barneveld, Rob Cross, Gerwyn Price, Michael Smith, Luke Humphries, Luke Littler 'I like the McLaren 540C, Ferrari California and the Aston Martin Vantage as well. "Hopefully, one of them is my next car. I also like the Audi RSQ8 as well." Luke Humphries hits incredible NINE-DARTER and bags £30k solid prize but celebrations ruined by Sky Sports interruptions 'Cool Hand' also opened up on the hardest player to play against mentally on tour and singled out big rivals Price and James Wade. He confessed: 'James Wade and Gerwyn Price, they are tough people to play against because they are sort of in your face a little bit. 'Gerwyn is hard because when he celebrates, you just want to do something to celebrate back. 'He drags you into that a little bit. But he is not off-putting, just hard to play against.' And things got even hairier in a running bet with Michael van Gerwen over chest fuzz. He said: 'Apparently, we made a bet that I was going to have to shave it off if I won the World Championships. 'It's the maintaining, I can't be bothered with that. "He thinks he is like God because he shaves his chest hair.' Seven-time major winner Humphries returns to action tomorrow at the European Grand Prix in Sindelfingen, Germany this weekend.
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Luke Humphries steps up rivalry with kebab-loving Littler as former World Darts champ reveals Nando's ritual
LUKE HUMPHRIES is eyeing up a £130k McLaren and thanks NANDO'S for his oche success. The World No.1 is on course for the Premier League play-offs at the O2 after reaching six nightly finals this year already. Advertisement 4 Luke Humphries is on course for the Premier League play-offs Credit: REX 4 The 30-year-old has revealed he always has a Nando's as a pre-match meal Credit: GETTY 4 Humphries' rival Luke Littler is more partial to a kebab Credit: DAN CHARITY But Hump, 30, has revealed the secret recipe of his success and how he wants to get in the fast lane on four wheels. He told Red Dragon of his pre-match meal: 'Usually, it's chicken butterfly with rice and chips, Peri Tamer. 'Sometimes it can be medium heated, four chicken thighs, mash and broccoli. 'My pre-match meal before every time I play is Nando's. I have some good rewards.' Advertisement READ MORE DARTS NEWS Cheshire thrower Humphries sits second in the Premier League table, nine points behind Thursday night's winner Nando's . He suffered a 6-5 defeat to Birmingham , even with a monster 107 average in the loss. Off the oche, classy star He added: 'There's a few cars I like and want to get next year. Advertisement Most read in Sport JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS List of all-time Darts World Champions BELOW is a list of darts world champions by year. The list does not include winners from the pre-Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) era or BDO world champions. That means Raymond van Barneveld, for example, is only listed once - Barney also won four BDO titles - and none of Eric Bristow's five BDO titles are included. 1994 - Dennis Priestley 1995 - Phil Taylor 1996 - Phil Taylor (2) 1997 - Phil Taylor (3) 1998 - Phil Taylor (4) 1999 - Phil Taylor (5) 2000 - Phil Taylor (6) 2001 - Phil Taylor (7) 2002 - Phil Taylor (8) 2003 - John Part 2004 - Phil Taylor (9) 2005 - Phil Taylor (10) 2006 - Phil Taylor (11) 2007 - Raymond van Barneveld 2008 - John Part (2) 2009 - Phil Taylor (12) 2010 - Phil Taylor (13) 2011 - Adrian Lewis 2012 - Adrian Lewis (2) 2013 - Phil Taylor (14) 2014 - Michael van Gerwen 2015 - Gary Anderson 2016 - Gary Anderson (2) 2017 - Michael van Gerwen (2) 2018 - Rob Cross 2019 - Michael van Gerwen (3) 2020 - Peter Wright 2021 - Gerwyn Price 2022 - Peter Wright (2) 2023 - Michael Smith 2024 - Luke Humphries 2025 - Luke Littler Most World Titles 14 - Phil Taylor 3 - Michael van Gerwen 2 - John Part, Adrian Lewis, Gary Anderson, Peter Wright 1 - Dennis Priestley, Raymond van Barneveld, Rob Cross, Gerwyn Price, Michael Smith, Luke Humphries, Luke Littler 'I like the McLaren 540C, Ferrari California and the Aston Martin Vantage as well. "Hopefully, one of them is my next car. I also like the Audi RSQ8 as well." Luke Humphries hits incredible NINE-DARTER and bags £30k solid prize but celebrations ruined by Sky Sports interruptions 'Cool Hand' also opened up on the hardest player to play against mentally on tour and singled out big rivals Price and James Wade. Advertisement He confessed: 'James Wade and 'Gerwyn is hard because when he celebrates, you just want to do something to celebrate back. 'He drags you into that a little bit. But he is not off-putting, just hard to play against.' And things got even hairier in a running bet with Michael van Gerwen over chest fuzz. Advertisement He said: 'Apparently, we made a bet that I was going to have to shave it off if I won the World Championships. 'It's the maintaining, I can't be bothered with that. "He thinks he is like God because he shaves his chest hair .' Seven-time major winner Humphries returns to action tomorrow at the European Grand Prix in Sindelfingen, Germany this weekend. Advertisement 4 Luke Humphries has claimed Gerwyn Price is a 'tough' player to deal with Credit: Getty
Khaleej Times
14-03-2025
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
2025 Aston Martin Vantage car review: New muscular bodywork is perfect for beast mode
Feast your eyes on the fastest, most driver-focused Aston Martin Vantage in 74 years. Starting in 1950 with the uprated DB2 engine, it became a high-performance DB5 variant in 1964 and evolved into a standalone model in the 1970s. This new iteration embodies the brand's current dynamic era, excelling in F1 2023, dominating GT racing, and preparing for entry into the 2025 Le Mans with the Valkyrie AMR. We had the chance to put this 'once-baby' Aston to the test, and here's what you should know if you plan to shell out your hard-earned cash. DESIGN & AESTHETICS A minute ago, the Vantage was a compact, svelte sports car conceived to play second fiddle to its siblings — but not anymore. While its elegant upswept rear deck and lamps remain, the rest has been transformed, impossibly blending muscularity and sleekness, drawing inspiration from the One-77 supercar. Its face is packed with details — a massive grille and intricately designed almond-shaped LED headlamps. The teardrop-shaped body, seen from above, tapers toward the rear while widening at the haunches to accommodate massive AML-specific 21-inch, 325mm-wide Michelin Pilot S tyres. Furthermore, every panel features strategically placed ducts, grilles, vents, and frills of a complexity beyond the imagination of an ordinary designer. And yes, the large carbon front splitter, and rear diffuser that sit beneath quad exhaust tips, reinforcing its race-inspired aesthetics as before. Simply put, this is Aston Martin's finest work in years — no small feat given its stunning lineup. Whether as a statement piece, a collector's gem, or pure eye candy, the Vantage is a reminder of the beautiful things that money can buy. Beauty runs deeper than the Vantage's exterior, evident in the doors engineered to open at an angle, cleverly avoiding tall curbs. You'll also love cosying up in the sophisticated, dark-themed interior, rendered in a black-blue colour scheme and adorned with carbon fibre trims and artfully designed air vents. The chunky three-spoke steering wheel is one of the most beautifully styled tools ever, sitting ahead of a fairly animated digital gauge cluster that can be customised using the finicky steering controls. Shift focus to the right, and you'll find a 10.25-inch touchscreen atop the Panamera-style sloped centre console. Here, a stubby but cute toggling shifter sits alongside numerous buttons for powertrain and chassis adjustability, as well as roller controls for temperature and fan speed. Despite the busy visuals, these controls are easy to operate. However, even this Aston is not without flaws. Finding the right driving position isn't difficult, thanks to power steering adjustability and 16-way seat adjustment, but the Dark Knight Haircell leather on the seats and door panels don't feel like true luxury hide. Additionally, the side mirror controls are finicky, the central console plastics creak, and the small infotainment fonts may spell trouble for older drivers. POWERTRAIN & PERFORMANCE The heavily revised twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 sends torque to the rear via a carbon fibre prop shaft. Enhanced cooling, modified cam profiles, and larger turbos boost outputs to a monstrous 665 PS and 800 Nm, a gain of 155 PS and 115 Nm. The V8's thunderous roar demands attention as the Vantage surges forward with every blip of the sensitive throttle, devouring tarmac like a famished beast. The transmission isn't the quickest, so use the paddles instead of relying on the electronically induced kickdowns. When everything aligns, it can hurl you across football field lengths in mere seconds, making you feel like the pilot of a SpaceX mission. And if you feel its blistering 0 to 100 kmph time of 3.5 seconds doesn't match the 911 Turbo S's, just wait until you're thrown back into your seat by the gut-wrenching torque. On the road, this small car feels larger at first, but the precise EPAS shrinks its size with speed. With 50:50 weight distribution, independent suspension, Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers, and E-diff, it steers tightly through corners, as intended. The ride isn't plush due to the short wheelbase, but you'll manage for your queen and country (maintaining status among peers). Standard steel brakes are adequate, but Carbon Ceramic Brakes (CCB) improve braking, reduce fade, and save 27kg — recommended for track enthusiasts. FEATURES & FUNCTIONALITY Aston Martin's upgraded infotainment system is built in-house and paired with a new app for iOS and Android. The 1,170W, 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins system delivers detailed sound, though it can be slightly over-synthesised. The navigation will get you to your destination, but I prefer Google Maps. The 360-degree camera helps keep bumper gashes at bay. Boot space is a usable 346 litres, though the central cubby is tiny, holding just two USB-C ports. The seat cooling function is weak, but the heating is sufficient. VERDICT This baby Aston is baby no more. The latest iteration of the Vantage will leave you shaken, not stirred, with its stunning proportions inspired by the lines of the One-77 supercar. It earns a legitimate badge for its sophisticated, dark-themed interior, and the monstrous 665 PS V8 — befitting its muscular proportions — delivers gut-wrenching acceleration on call, with steering accuracy that's on a knife edge. Yes, the ride isn't quite plush, and some controls are finicky, but what's a supermodel without a mole or a suave secret agent without a character flaw? GOOD - Stunning proportions; gut-wrenching torque; thunderous exhaust; upgraded infotainment BAD - Some cheap plastics; finicky steering controls; small infotainment fonts SPECIFICATIONS Body type - 2-seater; 2-door premium high-performance coupe Engine - Front-engine; twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8; rear-wheel drive Transmission -8-speed automatic Peak output - 665 PS @ 6,000 rpm - 800 Nm @ 2,750 – 6,000 rpm 0 to 100km/h - 3.5 seconds (claimed) KT Luxe
