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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Bumblebee 1000 is gearing up for its latest charity supercar roadtrip
BUMBLEBEE 1000 is now gearing up for its second charity event of 2025 — The Talladega Nights Roadtrip — which takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 13-15. This latest adventure will feature over 100 of Ireland's finest supercars. 6 RED DEVIL: This red SF90 features loads of carbon pieces, even the Ferrari badges and weheels are carbon Credit: Darren Liggett I can't list them all but here's a few to whet your appetite. In just over two weeks you will be able to see some of Italy's finest supercars like the stunning twin-turbo V8 Ferrari SF90 that produces 986bhp, or the twin-turbo V6, 819bhp Ferrari 296 GTB. Like your Lamborghinis? Well there will be a herd of raging bulls taking part including Huracáns and the track-inspired STOs, plus V12 Aventadors and the exclusive SVJ models. Other Lamborghinis taking part is a super rare Aventador SVJ 63, a limited edition model with only 63 of them in the world. And the last Gallardo Superleggera ever made, number 618 of 618, will be taking part, this incredible machine, once owned by Eric Clapton, has to be seen to be believed. 6 RARE BEAST: Limited edition Lamborghini Aventador 63 Credit: Bumblebee 1000 6 HEAVY METAL: Beautiful Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera was previously owned by Eric Clapton Credit: Darren Liggett There will be Bentley Continental GTs including Ireland's only 2025 Mulliner model and other luxury marques include Rolls Royce Cullinan. Other spectacular supercars will include many McLaren models including a 765LT that can blitz 0-100kph in just 2.8secs. Most read in Motors Plus German sportscars will be out in force and you can see plenty of Porsche models like the race-ready GT3 RS, and also add in a bevy of BMW M cars. And we cant forget Mercedes so make sure to check out the E53 and C63 AMG models and all the Audi V10 R8 supercars. There will also be Nissan R35 GT-Rs including a rare NISMO model. Ben Lambe will be bringing his Ford Ranger Raptor that's kitted out like an American SWAT Team truck. And I'll be joining the adventure as the Irish Sun's tamed motoring editor — The Ligg. ROUTE DETAILS: Talladega Nights Roadtrip June 13-15 DAY 1 - Friday June 13 STARTLINE : Barberstown Castle, Dublin, 9am PITSTOP : National School, Scoil Bhride, Sallins Rd, Naas, Kildare, 10am FUEL STOP : Barrack Obama Plaza, Junction 12, Moneygall, Tipperary, 12 noon LUNCH STOP : Woodlands Hotel, Adare, Limerick, 1.30pm FINISH LINE : Neil Armstrong Way, Tralee Town, Kerry, 4pm DAY 2 - Saturday June 14 FUEL STOP : Walsh's SuperValu Caherciveen, Kerry, 10.30am LUNCH STOP : Sneem Hotel, Sneem, Kerry, 12.30pm FINISH LINE : Lewis Road Car Park, Killarney Town, Kerry, 3pm DAY 3 - Sunday, June 15 START LINE : The Europe Hotel Killarney, Kerry, 9.30am FUEL STOP : Mallow N20 Plaza, Limerick Rd, Mallow, Cork, 11am LUNCH STOP : Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, Cork, 12.30pm FINISH LINE : Portlaoise Plaza, Junction 17, Portloaise, Loais, 3pm 6 WINGING IT: Porsche GT3 RS Weissach edtion Credit: Jacob Liggett Day One of the big three-day adventure kicks off bright and early at 9am on Friday, June 13 starting from Barberstown Castle near Dublin. The first Pit Stop will take pace at the National School, Scoil Bhríde, Sallins Road, Naas, Kildare at 10am and then we'll make our way to our first Fuel Stop which will be at the Barrack Obama Plaza, Junction 12, Moneygall, Tipperary at noon. We will then journey to the Woodlands Hotel, Adare, Limerick for lunch at 1.30pm. And Day One will come to an end at the Neil Armstrong Way, Tralee, in Kerry as we cross the Finish Line at 4pm. Day Two , Saturday, June 14 , will see us meet up at 10.30am and fuel our machines at Walsh's SuperValu, Caherciveen, in Kerry. Then we will hit the road again and power our way to the Sneem Hotel, in Sneem in Kerry where we will stop for lunch at 12.30pm. It will be another dash to the Day Two Finish Line, arriving at 3pm at the Lewis Road Car Park, Killarney, in Kerry. Day Three , June 15, will be another early start as those having a lie-in at the Europe Hotel in Killarney will awaken to the sounds of over 100 supercars starting up and revving into life at 9.30am. The multi-million euro convoy will head south to Cork and make a much-needed Fuel Stop at the Mallow N20 Plaza, Limerick Road in Mallow, at 11am. Lunch will be held in the Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, Cork, at 12.30pm. Then the roadtrip will be on its final stretch as it heads for the Finish Line at the Portlaoise Plaza, Junction 17, Portlaoise, Laois at 3pm. As always, all proceeds from this event will go to the fabulous Little Blue Heroes charity that's voluntarily led by Garda members and provides vital support to the families of sick kids. Read more on the Irish Sun To date, Bumblebee 1000 has raised over €608,649 for this incredible charity organisation. For more info head over to 6 HOW G-R8 THOU ART: Audi R8 V10+ are a popular Bumblebee choice Credit: Jerry McCarthy 6 FAST AND FURIOUS: Beautiful 820bhp Ferrari 296 GTB Credit: Jerry McCarthy
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pentagon rattled by leadership rift as Pete Hegseth's inner circle feuds - is the Defense Secretary's job on the line?
A man in Australia is in trouble for lying about medicine sales. Police took his 12 fancy cars, including Ferraris and Lamborghinis. He may go to jail if found guilty. The case is part of a big fraud investigation. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Pentagon is said to be facing a 'Cold War' inside the department, but it's not about Russia. It's about drama and fights among top people. Two senior aides working for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are fighting, and it's causing big problems for the department, according to the reportsMany people working in the Pentagon told the paper that things look fine from the outside, but behind the scenes it's messy, with fights, inexperience, and missing staff. The Washington Post report said, 'There's a cold war that exists in between flash points,' and described how tempers often flare among Hegseth's main fight is between Eric Geressy and Ricky Buria , two of Hegseth's closest aides. Geressy is a retired soldier who once served with Hegseth in Iraq and mentored him. Buria used to be a military assistant to Hegseth but was later promoted to acting chief of staff, states believes Buria is trying to sideline other staff to make himself look better to the Trump team. Things got worse during the Signalgate scandal in March. Geressy was left out of meetings during a Pacific trip and blamed Buria for it. Geressy also said too many people in the Trump administration were using the Signal app, and claimed the White House saw Buria as arrogant. Geressy leads a team called JSIAG, which includes Special Forces and other government workers. They focus on fighting Mexican drug cartels, as mentioned by The Washington Post once gave Geressy the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery in combat. Buria is a former Marine Corps pilot and earlier worked with President Biden's Defense Secretary. In February, Hegseth fired Lt. Gen. Jennifer Short without saying why, and gave Buria her role, a three-star general's job. This sudden promotion of Buria made other top military officers the temporary assignment ended, Buria wanted to retire from the military and stay on as a civilian adviser, with support from Hegseth's wife, Jennifer. When Hegseth's previous chief of staff Joe Kasper quit in April, people started wondering if Hegseth could still manage his staff. Hegseth then made Buria the acting chief of staff, but it's not clear if the White House will approve him long-term, as per reportsBuria once called Trump and Senator Vance 'crazy' and 'dumb', according to a New York Post report. Trump said he didn't know who Buria was, and if it's true, 'we don't take him.'Geressy is tired of the chaos and thought about quitting, but he's stayed because he's loyal to Hegseth and his team, as per the CNN fights between Geressy and Buria show how unstable the Pentagon is, especially after Hegseth has had a number of scandals. Some defense officials say it's unclear how long Hegseth can keep his job unless he brings order to his staff. Around the same time Buria got promoted, Hegseth fired three senior officials, Dan Caldwell, Darin Selnick, and Colin Carroll, saying they leaked info to the three fired officials said they were unfairly attacked and that the accusations were totally false. Hegseth's spokesperson, Sean Parnell, tried to downplay the drama, saying staff changes are normal in 'effective organizations.' Parnell also said Hegseth is focused on putting the right people in the right roles to carry out Trump's plans. He said the public doesn't care about 'palace gossip', but about real action from the Defense Department, as mentioned in the insisted Hegseth's team is united and working to focus on warfighting and getting results. After the firings, Hegseth hired three new senior advisers, Sean Parnell, Justin Fulcher, and Patrick Weaver. Fulcher came from the Department of Energy, and Weaver worked in Congress, the National Security Council, and Homeland Security, according to The Washington Memorial Day, Trump supported Hegseth, calling him a 'tough cookie' and praising his work for troops and veterans, saying he had 'gone through a lot.'He is accused of earning illegal money by making fake medicine he is found guilty, the government will sell the cars to fund crime prevention programs.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Pharmacist rattles Australians as police seize 2 Ferraris, 2 Lamborghinis, 7 BMWs, and a McLaren — how did he get so rich?
A man in Australia is in trouble for lying about medicine sales. Police took his 12 fancy cars, including Ferraris and Lamborghinis. He may go to jail if found guilty. The case is part of a big fraud investigation. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A pharmacist in Australia had 12 luxury cars seized by police as part of a fraud investigation. The man is 58 years old and is accused of faking medicine claims for nearly 10 years. The fake claims were made under Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 2014 to 2023, as mentioned in the say he made $6.5 million USD by cheating the system. With that money, he lived a luxury lifestyle, owning a big mansion and super expensive cars. The cars taken by police include 2 Ferraris, both are 488 models, one is a Spider, the other is a Pista. 2 Lamborghinis, both are Aventadors, one is an LP 780-4 Ultimae, and the other an Aventador SVJ, as per the report by Road & Track.1 McLaren, a 765LT with MSO specs. 7 BMWs, includes models from the 2 Series, 7 Series, and an M3. The man has been charged with two crimes, dealing with proceeds of crime over $1 million, which can lead to 25 years in jail, as stated in the financial loss to the government, can lead to 10 years in jail. If he's found guilty, the government will sell all his cars, and the money will go to programs that help prevent crime. A fun side note in the report joked that the Lamborghini LP 780-4 would look cool as a police car, kind of like how Florida police use a Corvette C8, as mentioned in the is accused of earning illegal money by making fake medicine he is found guilty, the government will sell the cars to fund crime prevention programs.
Campaign ME
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Campaign ME
Property Finder ‘drives success' by offering SuperAgents keys to branded supercars
Property Finder has taken to the streets to celebrate the brand's 'SuperAgents' in a bold and unconventional way by offering them keys to branded supercars, including Ferraris and Lamborghinis, for an exclusive three-day driving experience. Who are these 'SuperAgents'? Property Finder leverages artificial intelligence through its Agent Data Assistant (ADA) to create an AI-driven ranking system that identifies top-performing agents based on stringent criteria. This initiative identifies 'SuperAgents' and incentivises elevated agent performance, allowing consumers to connect with trustworthy, capable agents. Such SuperAgents were rewarded through the supercar activation in the UAE, with supercars bearing the slogan 'Property Finder Drives My Success' captured on social media by these agents and passers-by, extending the brand's reach and impact. The eye-catching cars, featuring Property Finder's distinctive branding, were handed over to 'SuperAgents' from ten leading agencies including: Betterhomes, Allsopp & Allsopp, haus & haus, Driven Properties, fäm Properties, MD Properties, Engel & Völkers, Treo, Provident Estate, and Metropolitan Premium Properties. In conversation with Campaign Middle East, Sevgi Gur, Chief Marketing Officer at Property Finder, said, 'The supercars wrapped in Property Finder branding provided a bold way to reward top-performing agents while reinforcing our brand's premium positioning. Instagram was chosen as the primary channel because it's where both agents and consumers actively engage, making it ideal for sharing and amplifying success stories.' 'By encouraging agents to post and resharing their content, we extended the campaign's reach organically. This approach directly supports our objective of celebrating excellence, increasing agent motivation, and strengthening Property Finder's leadership and visibility in the market,' Gur added. For the three-day activation, red cars were leased from three different rental agencies to ensure that the vehicles matched the brand's distinctive colour. All the designs on the cars were created in-house at Property Finder. The campaign intended to to reinforce Property Finder's brand positioning as an industry leader that celebrates talent and drives innovation Commenting on the success metrics of the activation, Gur explained, 'Our main goal was to celebrate our top-performing agents. With this in mind, success will be measured primarily through agent feedback. Secondary metrics include: Social media reach and engagement of Property Finder content; new followers to Property Finder's Instagram channel; media engagement and interest in the activation; as well as quantity and reach of user generated content.'
India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Why the world's ultra-rich are looking for a Monaco address
Monaco's name comes from the ancient Greek word Monokos, meaning 'the Unique.' Fitting, isn't it? With more millionaires per square metre than anywhere else on Earth, and a coastline that looks like a scene from a Bond movie, Monaco has truly lived up to its ancient and more of the world's richest people are looking to move to Monaco or at least have an address there. But why is this tiny country, smaller than many cities, drawing so much interest from the ultra-rich?With its location on the French Riviera, its luxury lifestyle, and some very relaxed tax rules, Monaco has become a top choice for millionaires and billionaires from around the IN EVERY CORNERadvertisementMonaco's sun-drenched harbour is lined with luxury yachts that look more like floating mansions, while Lamborghinis, Rolls-Royces, and other supercars roam the may be the second-smallest country in the world, just after Vatican City, but it holds a very big place in the world of wealth. According to the World Bank, Monaco has a GDP per capita of $256,580.5 and a total GDP of just under $10 billion. This is far more than countries with much larger comparison, the United States has a GDP per capita of $82,769.4, and is the world's largest economy. This shows how rich Monaco's residents are. In fact, it is said that one out of every three people living in Monaco is a LAWS ATTRACT THE WEALTHYA big reason why so many wealthy people want to move to Monaco is because of its tax (Dr.) Suresh Surana explained that Monaco offers a very attractive setup for people with a high net worth. 'Monaco does not charge personal income tax for residents, except for French citizens due to a special agreement,' he added that there is no wealth tax and no capital gains tax either. Even when passing on assets, the rules are easy, spouses and children do not pay inheritance or gift tax, and others pay a maximum of 16%.He added that these benefits, along with political stability and a high standard of living, make Monaco a popular choice for the rich. 'It helps them protect and grow their wealth,' he BEHIND TAX-FREE STATUSWhy does Monaco not charge income tax? The answer lies in its Surana said the policy dates back to 1869. 'Prince Charles III removed personal income tax when the Monte Carlo Casino was set up. The state used the money from the casino to fund its expenses,' he move attracted many rich people to the country, helped build its economy, and earned it a reputation as a tax CAN LIVE IN MONACO?Not everyone can just pack their bags and move to Monaco. There are some steps to follow to become a resident and enjoy its tax are the basic requirements:Minimum age: You must be at least 16 years record: You need to show a police certificate proving you have no criminal to live: You must own or rent a home in Monaco. In some cases, you can stay with a close family member or show links through a company that owns a proof: You have to show that you have enough money to support yourself. This could be done with a bank letter or other financial spent in Monaco: You should live there for more than 183 days a year or have your main business there. You may also be eligible if you spend most of your year in who live there for less than six months need to provide extra documents to ELSE IS TAX LOW OR ZERO?Monaco is not the only place in the world with low or no personal income tax. There are several countries and territories that offer tax advantages and attract wealthy individuals, businesses, and are some examples:United Arab Emirates (UAE): No personal income tax or capital gains tax. Corporate tax began in 2023, but small businesses and free zones still enjoy No personal income tax on salaries or capital income. A 10% corporate tax applies to foreign No personal income tax. The government collects revenue through payroll taxes paid by employers, import duties, and Bahamas: No income tax, capital gains tax, or wealth Islands: No income tax, property tax, or capital gains No personal income tax, though there is a value-added tax (VAT).Kuwait: No personal income tax for places may sound ideal, but experts advise caution."It is pertinent to note that while low or zero-tax jurisdictions may offer significant fiscal advantages, individuals must exercise caution as aggressive tax residency planning can trigger scrutiny under anti-avoidance rules, exit tax provisions, or Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) regulations in their home country," said Dr. Reel
