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New York Post
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Diogo Jota's wife remembers their wedding day in heartbreaking message after Liverpool soccer star's death
A devastated Rute Cardoso broke her silence following the death of her husband, Liverpool star Diogo Jota, who was tragically killed in a car crash in early July that also claimed the life of his younger brother. In a heart-wrenching message shared on Instagram, the mother of three mourned the loss of the Portuguese forward, whom she married on June 22. '1 month of our 'not even death separates us,' Cardoso wrote in Portuguese, including snapshots from the couple dancing at their wedding reception. 'Forever, A tua branquinha.' Advertisement Another image showed Cardoso and Jota holding hands at the their wedding. 8 Rute Cardoso and Diogo Jota on their wedding day in June 2025. @diogoj_18/Instagram Advertisement 8 The couple had been together for 10 years. @diogoj_18/Instagram Jota and brother Andre Silva, a fellow soccer player, were found dead after Jota's Lamborghini veered off a road in Spain and burst into flames. Jota was 28 and Silva was 26. 'Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota,' the club said in a statement on July 3. '… Liverpool FC will be making no further comment at this time and request the privacy of Diogo and Andre's family, friends, teammates and club staff is respected as they try to come to terms with an unimaginable loss. Advertisement 8 The fiery July 2025 crash claimed the lives of Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva. Getty Images 8 The incident took place in northwest Spain. AFP via Getty Images 'We will continue to provide them with our full support.' The horrific incident occurred in northwestern Spain when the Lamborghini's tire appeared to burst while 'overtaking' another vehicle, investigators said. Advertisement It is unclear who was driving. 8 Diogo Jota with his family @rutecfcardoso14/Instagram 8 Diogo Jota in action for Liverpool in March 2025. AFP via Getty Images The fiery crash took place weeks after Jota and Cardoso tied the knot. In his final Instagram post on July 2, Jota reminisced about the day he and Cardoso would 'never forget.' The couple was joined by their children on the big day, including their infant daughter, who was born in November 2024. 8 Tributes were laid out for Diogo Joto at Anfield in Liverpool, England. Getty Images Advertisement 8 A flower tribute that spelled 'Jota' was seen outside Anfield Stadium. REUTERS Jota and Cardoso had been together for 10 years. The star forward, who scored 65 goals in 182 appearances with Liverpool, helped the club win the Premier League last year. Advertisement In 49 appearances for Portugal's national team, he scored 14 goals and won the UEFA Nations League twice. Jota signed with Liverpool in 2020.
Motor Trend
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
2026 Lamborghini Temerario First Drive: A 907-HP Hypercar in Supercar Clothing
The 2026 Lamborghini Temerario has big shoes to fill. The car it replaces, the universally loved and praised Huracán, is the bestselling two-door Lamborghini of all time, with more than 29,000 units sold in just more than 10 years. The Lamborghini Huracán, you might recall, famously replaced the Italian supercar maker's Gallardo, the previous sales leader with about 14,000 examples sold. The new hybrid-powered Temerario's mission, then, is to at least maintain if not increase the number of entry-level super sports cars the fine folks in Sant'Agata build. But is a hybrid V-8 powertrain with three electric motors the right recipe for success? That's the multi-billion-dollar question. The 2026 Lamborghini Temerario, replacing the Huracán, features a 907-hp hybrid V-8 powertrain with three electric motors. It boasts a 10,000-rpm redline and a 2.3-sec 0-60 mph time. Priced at $389,554, it offers advanced design, improved brakes, and enhanced handling. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next Aside from the Urus super SUV, Lamborghini has some history with V-8 engines. It's something of a stretch, but in a sense the Gallardo was the successor to the Jalpa, which featured a transverse mid-mounted 3.5-liter V-8. Lambo dorks no doubt want us to mention both the Gandini-penned Urraco and Silhouette, both of which had V-8s and predate the Jalpa. All that out of the way, the 2026 Lamborghini Temerario's V-8 has as much in common with these previous eight-cylinders as, well, as much as it has in common with the Jalpa. Which is to say not one single thing other than having four wheels and two doors. Looking at Temerario Replacing the Huracán was always going to be tricky as the older car is simply a knockout design, one of Lamborghini's best. The Temerario isn't an all-timer, but the design has grown on us. Even the bits we're not fond of—like the hexagonal DRLs mounted below the headlights—sort of work visually, especially once Lambo design chief Mitja Borkert explains he wanted to mimic the design of the Death Star hangar bay. The Temerario's shape definitely works with some colors (yellow, orange, green, purple) better than others (Blu Marinus, like we saw at last year's Quail event during Monterey Car Week). The Alleggerita package (see below) makes a big positive difference, too. Lamborghini stretched the Temerario's wheelbase 1.6 inches compared to the Huracán's, and the roof is higher, with both changes made to accommodate taller drivers. A Disturbance in the Force Force meaning forward thrust. So when the initial Huracán LP 610-4 replaced the final-form Gallardo LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica, the famed V-10's power increased by 40 hp, from 562 to 602. The most powerful versions of the Huracán, the Performante, STO, and finally the Tecnica, all made 631 hp (though because it was all-wheel drive, the Performante made more torque, 443 lb-ft compared to 413). The Temerario? Well, the twin-turbo 4.0-liter flat-plane-crank V-8 with an axial-flux motor wedged between the flywheel and transmission produces 789 hp and 538 lb-ft of torque. That's a massive jump over ye olde Huracán, and it doesn't even count the power output from the two front motors. Total combined system output for the Temerario is 907 hp. A brief reminder: The Porsche 918 Spyder, a legitimate hypercar, produces 875 hp. The McLaren P1 makes 903 hp. Again, this is meant to be Lamborghini's entry-level two-door! Also, because it's impossible to calculate hybrid torque accurately, we should point out the rear motor provides 221 lb-ft of torque fill when the transmission is between gears. Lambo's chief technical officer, Rouven Mohr, told us he wanted to 'elevate the car to an entirely different level.' Mohr and his team have certainly done that. Did we mention the 10,000-rpm redline? No? Well, the Temerario's V-8 (internally known as L411) revs to that number. Actually, when you use launch control, the redline rises to 10,250 rpm. Peak power arrives at 9,000 rpm, but don't pull that huge, carbon-fiber shift paddle too quickly—peak power is sustained all the way to 9,750 rpm. The L411 employs two massive turbochargers that are so big, they don't fit in the V of the V-8. Instead, they're mounted above the valve covers. Since the turbos are so large, they don't contribute much of anything below 4,000 rpm. That's where the oil-cooled rear electric motor comes in, effectively covering for the turbos until they can flow enough air. Once spinning, they crush it, with a maximum boost pressure of 36 psi. The result is a linear power curve that begins down low and climbs at a 45-degree angle all the way until 9,000 rpm. How did Lamborghini get an engine to spin so fast? For one, its race-car-inspired flat-plane crankshaft helps. The connecting rods are all titanium, helping to reduce rotating mass, the pistons are motorsports-inspired, and the DLC-coated finger followers are good to 11,000 rpm. The low-mounted engine has a dry sump with five scavenger pumps. No doubt there will still be some who lament the loss of the V-10, and we get that. However, this new powertrain is such a radical departure from the previous two decades of small Lambos, you would be wrong to dismiss it based on preconceived notions. Like the Huracán, power is sent to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Like its big brother, the Revuelto, the Temerario is e-AWD, meaning there's no mechanical connection between the engine and the front wheels. Moreover, the front axle is the same one found in the Revuelto. As is the 3.8-kWh battery pack. The two front motors do bring 118 hp to the party, but torque vectoring and steering feel are their primary functions. Mohr says he feels like 70 percent of the Temerario's character comes from the front motors. One final big change compared to the Huracán: This car features a brake-by-wire system, and the front calipers have grown from eight pistons to 10. Let's Drive Lamborghini only allowed us to drive the new Temerarios on a track, and while even more fun than it sounds, we have no clue how the car drives in pure electric Strada mode (it has a range of about 10 miles, so this part probably matters little), and perhaps the tiniest of teeny insights into how it behaves in Sport. But fortunately for us, 99 percent of our time was spent in Corsa (race) mode. What strikes you first and foremost is how utterly easy the Temerario is to drive. Some online tough guys will say different things, but we find that the easier a car is to drive, the more confidence the driver has in said car. This means the more confident you are, the more you are able to push the car, to test its limits, and the more fun the vehicle is to drive. Even with more power than a McLaren P1, the Lamborghini Temerario is a sweetheart on the racetrack. Power is everywhere, with the mighty V-8 providing all sorts of shove and the two front motors pulling the Temerario smartly out of corners. What surprised us was how linear the engine felt. With a fast-spinning crank, massive turbos, and motors, all sorts of sorcery goes into blending the power into a straight but rising line. The throttle feels linear, better than most normally aspirated engines, in fact. Mohr credits the LDVA 2.0 'brain' that controls all the Temerario's functionality. Whatever the case, we love keeping our right foot in it. Doing so, we saw some remarkably large numbers appear on the digital speedometer. Our favorite corner on the Estoril track is a right-hand kink that, if you're brave enough, you can take flat in fourth gear. Doing so will lead you into Parabolica Interior (Turn 6) at more than 160 mph. Get the tricky-yet-satisfying increasing-radius Turn 13 correct (aka Parabolica Ayrton Senna), and you find yourself approaching 190 mph by the braking zone at the end of the main straight. And we braked early just to be safe. The best we saw was 189 mph, or 304 kph. Lamborghini says the Temerario's top speed is 343 kph, or 213 mph. Then there's those brakes. They are excellent and perhaps the most important improvement over the Huracán. Brake-by-wire ensures that even if the brake fluid heats up substantially, the pedal feel never changes—an important thing on a racetrack. Moreover, the big carbon-ceramic stoppers are cooled so effectively that unless you're simply abusive, fade won't be an issue. It certainly wasn't during our rapid nine laps of the circuit. As far as handling goes, the Temerario is well balanced and predictable. Perhaps a bit more steering heft is needed to be perfect, but the feel is excellent. There just aren't any surprises, which again we think is a good thing. We only experienced one 'incident,' and it's a stretch to call it that, but coming out of a second-gear corner, we gave the Temerario too much throttle and were treated to an organic, progressive, easy-to-catch drift. Considering the power levels at play, what Mohr and his team have crafted is remarkable. Is the Lamborghini Temerario as sweet to drive as the Ferrari 296? Difficult to say without a direct comparison, but we'd love to find out. We suspect the answer will be, 'not quite,' but the former should beat the prancing horse in a drag race. Lamborghini quotes a 0–62-mph time of 2.7 seconds and a 0–124 time of 7.1 seconds. Seeing how the last Huracán we tested back in 2018 hit 60 mph in 2.6 seconds, we suspect these official numbers are quite conservative. More important, there's a smoky-launch mode where the Temerario performs a rolling burnout. Good times. She Is Relatively Light Lamborghini actually snuck in a second Temerario variant when no one was looking. Meet the Alleggerita pack. Pronounced as 'alledge-a-rita,' it translates to something approximating, 'She's light.' Yes, Lamborghini stated the Temerario is a "she." The front splitter, side skirts, ducktail spoiler, and engine cover are all made from CFRP (carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic), saving nearly 28 pounds. The underbody is reskinned in recycled carbon fiber. Add in a titanium muffler, some interior carbon pieces, lightened rear and rear-quarter glass, plus (extra $$$) carbon-fiber wheels for a total weight savings of just more than 55 pounds. But she's more than just light, as the new body pieces increase downforce by 67 percent and aero stability by 62 percent, the company says. The Alleggerita pack also gets you stickier Bridgestone R-compound tires. She Ain't Cheap The bad news is that the Alleggerita option is expensive. As in $49,113, and that's not counting another $20,000 for the carbon-fiber wheels. That's $458,667 before any other options. We suppose that in a world of $900K Porsche 911 S/Ts, this isn't the craziest price tag we've ever seen. Of course, the regular Temerario isn't a cheap date, either. Its base price is $389,554, which includes the destination fee and an assumed $3,000 gas guzzler tax—the EPA has yet to certify the Temerario. This makes the new-entry Lambo dearer than both the Ferrari 296 ($340K to start, 818 hp) and McLaren 750S ($351K, 740 hp). But again, 907 hp (although we can hear Chevrolet executives and engineers in Detroit congratulating themselves while saying, 'ZR1 ... '). Turns out supercars are really flippin' expensive. In other news, a fork was found in the kitchen. Should you have the necessary duckets, the Temerario goes on sale early in 2026. What Comes Next? The 2026 Lamborghini Temerarios we drove are but the starting point for this new model. The Huracán had numerous variants—Performante, Evo, RWD, STO, Tecnica, Sterrato—and that's not even counting all the Spyder (roadster) variants. There's no doubt the Temerario will follow a similar iterative strategy. In fact, Lamborghini employees were chomping at the bit to tell us about what's coming. They mostly stopped themselves, though one let slip the story about how, on a bench dyno, the mighty V-8 can produce more than 1,000 hp. 'Two-hundred-fifty horsepower per liter is totally possible,' our unnamed source said. He/she might have mentioned something about active aerodynamics, too. Sounds like an absolutely delicious recipe for a Temerario Performante, no? We'll be here for it.
New Straits Times
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Diogo Jota's wife shares 'forever' tribute in heartfelt post
LIVERPOOL: The widow of Diogo Jota has paid tribute to the late Liverpool forward, one month after their wedding and three weeks after he was killed in a car crash in Spain. Rute Cardoso shared photos of their Jue 22 wedding in a post to Instagram, BBC reported. Three pictures were accompanied with the words "one month of our 'until death do us part'," adding she was "forever" his. Jota, 28, died alongside his brother, André Silva, after the Lamborghini they were travelling in burst into flames following a suspected tyre blowout in Zamora in the early hours of July 3. Jota joined Liverpool from Wolves in 2020 and went on to score 65 goals in 182 appearances for the club. He played a key role in helping Liverpool win both the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022, adding another League Cup title in 2024, before lifting the Premier League trophy last season. Last week, Liverpool announced that the club would retire Jota's number 20 shirt in his honour. A mural has also been created near Anfield, featuring the number 20 and surrounded by messages left by fans in tribute.
Irish Independent
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe licensed to thrill in Cannonball 2025
The action-packed supercar spectacle is set to roll off from Johnstown Estate, Enfield, on September 12. It will take in Ballymaloe, Tralee, Killarney, Clare, Sligo and Cavan before finishing in Naas on September 14. Cannonball is the largest organised road trip in Europe, featuring the finest cars in the world. Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Porsche, Aston Martin and Maserati are all taking part. Over 200,000 spectators are expected, with free festivals organised from coast to coast. Gallagher and McCabe were joined by Jude (4) and Cillian Mangan (7), mum Sandra and dad Ruairi for the launch. The Dubliners are just one of the 440 families across Ireland currently under the care of the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Time of India
Attorney Roy Black dies at 80: High-profile defense lawyer represented Epstein, Bieber, William Kennedy Smith; peers mourn loss
Roy Black ( image credit: Black Srebnick law firm) Roy Black, an eminent Miami defence lawyer who defended notable clients including Jeffrey Epstein has passed away at 80 years old, according to his law partner's statement on Tuesday. According to the Miami Herald, Black, who had two children, died at his Coral Gables residence on Monday. Blackwas a founding partner of the law firm Black Srebnick. "For more than 30 years, Roy was my teacher, mentor and friend," said his law partner, Howard Srebnick, in an email to The Associated Press. "The loss(es) I feel personally and professionally are immeasurable." In Miami's legal community, Black was considered the finest practitioner of his time, according to fellow defence lawyer David O. Markus, who drew parallels between his departed colleague and basketball legend Michael Jordan. "He worked harder than any lawyer I know. And he outlawyered every prosecutor who he ever went up against. I will miss him. His impact on criminal defense is beyond measure," Markus wrote in an email to the news organisation. Jackie Perczek, another law partner of Black, stated that she learned from him that it was a lawyer's duty to 'fiercely battle the oppressors and support the underdog.' She added, 'This generation and many to come stand on his shoulders.' Black was among the attorneys who represented Jeffrey Epstein and fought to prevent a federal judge from tossing Epstein's controversial plea deal on grounds that victims hadn't been informed. His efforts ultimately succeeded- but only after Epstein's death, according to the Palm Beach Post. Also read: Trump in deep mud as new photos reveal Epstein attended his 1993 wedding Apart from Epstein, Black successfully represented numerous high-profile clients, including pop star Justin Bieber , William Kennedy Smith and motorsport competitor Helio Castroneves. Smith's 1991 case received nationwide coverage and television broadcast after he faced accusations of assault against a woman in Palm Beach following an evening of drinking. He was cleared of all charges. Smith, currently a medical practitioner involved with an anti-landmine organisation, is related to former president John F. Kennedy, former Attorney General and US Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and former Sen. Edward M. Kennedy as their nephew. Regarding Bieber's case, the singer faced accusations of operating a Lamborghini whilst impaired and participating in drag racing. He subsequently entered a not guilty plea to minor charges of careless driving and resisting arrest. Castroneves, an Indianapolis 500 champion, was acquitted of attempting to evade over $2 million in tax payments. Black's other notable clients included the late conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh; Amid Khoury, who was found innocent of bribing a Georgetown University tennis coach for his daughter's admission; and Miami police officer William Lozano, who was acquitted in the fatal shooting of Black motorcyclist Clement Lloyd. Black was also a adjunct professor at University of Miami School of Law, a position he has held since 1973, which is also his alma mater, according to his law firm's website.
