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Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Ultra-rare supercar to be revived 12 years after being discontinued… but only one will be built
RARE REVIVAL Ultra-rare supercar to be revived 12 years after being discontinued… but only one will be built TWELVE years after it was officially discontinued, an ultra-rare supercar is making an unexpected comeback — but only as a single, one-off creation. The Pagani Zonda Unico has been announced by Italian hypercar maker Pagani, a car so exclusive that just one will ever exist. Advertisement 6 Packed with aggressive aerodynamic elements, including a towering center fin, prominent roof scoop, and even a small wing perched on top of the main rear wing Credit: Pagani 6 The body is finished in shimmering blue-tinted carbon fiber, while exposed carbon details highlight the windshield frame, side mirrors, and vents Credit: Pagani 6 Blue accents continue onto the wheels, brake calipers, exhaust tips, and taillight housing, making the Unico look as striking as it is rare Credit: Pagani Originally launched in 1999, the Zonda became an instant supercar icon with its AMG-sourced V12 engine, lightweight carbon construction, and jaw-dropping looks. Even though Pagani introduced the Huayra as its successor in 2011 and followed that with the Utopia in 2022, the Zonda refuses to fade away. Time after time, special one-off versions keep appearing — and the Unico is the latest jewel in this crown. According to Motor1, the Zonda Unico was commissioned by a wealthy client who wanted the car's design inspired by the Kunlun Mountains, one of Asia's longest and most dramatic mountain ranges. Advertisement While it's not an all-new build, the Unico features extensive modifications to an existing chassis, creating something entirely unique. Visually, the Zonda Unico is packed with aggressive aerodynamic elements, including a towering center fin, prominent roof scoop, and even a small wing perched on top of the main rear wing. The body is finished in shimmering blue-tinted carbon fiber, while exposed carbon details highlight the windshield frame, side mirrors, and vents. Blue accents continue onto the wheels, brake calipers, exhaust tips, and taillight housing, making the Unico look as striking as it is rare. Advertisement Under the hood, it's expected to use Pagani's familiar 7.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine sourced from AMG, delivering up to 760 horsepower. While exact specs haven't been confirmed, it's likely based on the Zonda 760 Roadster, which means mind-bending performance and a spine-tingling soundtrack. The Zonda's appeal has only grown with time. Just last year, a Pagani Zonda 760 LM Roadster sold at an RM Sotheby's auction for an astonishing £8.7 million. Advertisement That particular car, one of just 20 built in the 760 series, boasted a 217mph top speed, competition-spec interior, and lightweight carbo-titanium construction. As the Zonda celebrates its 25th anniversary, it stands shoulder to shoulder with legends like the McLaren F1 and Porsche 911 GT1. For collectors and enthusiasts, each new Zonda creation is not just a car, but a piece of automotive art — handcrafted, personalized, and timeless. 6 As the Zonda celebrates its 25th anniversary, it stands shoulder to shoulder with legends like the McLaren F1 and Porsche 911 GT1 Credit: Pagani Advertisement 6 For collectors and enthusiasts, each new Zonda creation is not just a car, but a piece of automotive art — handcrafted, personalized, and timeless Credit: Pagani
The Sun
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Ultra-rare supercar to be revived 12 years after being discontinued… but only one will be built
TWELVE years after it was officially discontinued, an ultra-rare supercar is making an unexpected comeback — but only as a single, one-off creation. The Pagani Zonda Unico has been announced by Italian hypercar maker Pagani, a car so exclusive that just one will ever exist. 6 6 6 Originally launched in 1999, the Zonda became an instant supercar icon with its AMG -sourced V12 engine, lightweight carbon construction, and jaw-dropping looks. Even though Pagani introduced the Huayra as its successor in 2011 and followed that with the Utopia in 2022, the Zonda refuses to fade away. Time after time, special one-off versions keep appearing — and the Unico is the latest jewel in this crown. According to Motor1, the Zonda Unico was commissioned by a wealthy client who wanted the car's design inspired by the Kunlun Mountains, one of Asia's longest and most dramatic mountain ranges. While it's not an all-new build, the Unico features extensive modifications to an existing chassis, creating something entirely unique. Visually, the Zonda Unico is packed with aggressive aerodynamic elements, including a towering center fin, prominent roof scoop, and even a small wing perched on top of the main rear wing. The body is finished in shimmering blue-tinted carbon fiber, while exposed carbon details highlight the windshield frame, side mirrors, and vents. Blue accents continue onto the wheels, brake calipers, exhaust tips, and taillight housing, making the Unico look as striking as it is rare. Under the hood, it's expected to use Pagani's familiar 7.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine sourced from AMG, delivering up to 760 horsepower. While exact specs haven't been confirmed, it's likely based on the Zonda 760 Roadster, which means mind-bending performance and a spine-tingling soundtrack. The Zonda's appeal has only grown with time. Just last year, a Pagani Zonda 760 LM Roadster sold at an RM Sotheby's auction for an astonishing £8.7 million. That particular car, one of just 20 built in the 760 series, boasted a 217mph top speed, competition-spec interior, and lightweight carbo-titanium construction. As the Zonda celebrates its 25th anniversary, it stands shoulder to shoulder with legends like the McLaren F1 and Porsche 911 GT1. For collectors and enthusiasts, each new Zonda creation is not just a car, but a piece of automotive art — handcrafted, personalized, and timeless. 6 6 6
The Irish Sun
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Ultra-rare supercar to be revived 12 years after being discontinued… but only one will be built
TWELVE years after it was officially discontinued, an ultra-rare supercar is making an unexpected comeback — but only as a single, one-off creation. The Advertisement 6 Packed with aggressive aerodynamic elements, including a towering center fin, prominent roof scoop, and even a small wing perched on top of the main rear wing Credit: Pagani 6 The body is finished in shimmering blue-tinted carbon fiber, while exposed carbon details highlight the windshield frame, side mirrors, and vents Credit: Pagani 6 Blue accents continue onto the wheels, brake calipers, exhaust tips, and taillight housing, making the Unico look as striking as it is rare Credit: Pagani Originally launched in 1999, the Zonda became an instant supercar icon with its Even though Time after time, special one-off versions keep appearing — and the Unico is the latest jewel in this crown. According to Motor1, the Zonda Unico was commissioned by a wealthy client who wanted the car's design inspired by the Kunlun Mountains, one of Advertisement Read more on Motors While it's not an all-new build, the Unico features extensive modifications to an existing chassis, creating something entirely unique. Visually, the Zonda Unico is packed with aggressive aerodynamic elements, including a towering center fin, prominent roof scoop, and even a small wing perched on top of the main rear wing. The body is finished in shimmering blue-tinted carbon fiber, while exposed carbon details highlight the windshield frame, side mirrors, and vents. Blue accents continue onto the wheels, brake calipers, exhaust tips, and taillight housing, making the Unico look as striking as it is rare. Advertisement Most read in Motors Under the hood, it's expected to use Pagani's familiar 7.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine sourced from AMG, delivering up to 760 horsepower. While exact specs haven't been confirmed, it's likely based on the Zonda 760 Roadster, which means mind-bending performance and a spine-tingling soundtrack. The Zonda's appeal has only grown with time. Just last year, a Pagani Zonda 760 LM Roadster sold at an RM Sotheby's auction for an astonishing £8.7 million. Advertisement That particular car, one of just 20 built in the 760 series, boasted a 217mph top speed, competition-spec interior, and lightweight carbo-titanium construction. As the Zonda celebrates its 25th anniversary, it stands shoulder to shoulder with legends like the McLaren F1 and Porsche 911 GT1. For collectors and enthusiasts, each new Zonda creation is not just a car, but a piece of automotive art — handcrafted, personalized, and timeless. 6 As the Zonda celebrates its 25th anniversary, it stands shoulder to shoulder with legends like the McLaren F1 and Porsche 911 GT1 Credit: Pagani Advertisement 6 For collectors and enthusiasts, each new Zonda creation is not just a car, but a piece of automotive art — handcrafted, personalized, and timeless Credit: Pagani 6 A one-off Zonda, entirely reimagined outside and in following the client's vision, detail by detail Credit: Pagani
CBC
10-04-2025
- Business
- CBC
Canadian food processor urges feds to axe reciprocal steel tariff or store prices will rise
Be prepared to pay more for canned tomatoes and beans at your local supermarket. Canadian food processor Sun-Brite Foods cans products under the Primo and Unico brand names, and says prices are about to go up because of aluminum and steel tariffs. The southwestern Ontario company based in the community of Ruthven makes 33 different types of tomato products, ranging from pizza and pasta sauces, to tomato paste and juice. It also processes 13 types of beans. Almost all of it is sold in cans made of steel and tinplate — cans that come from a company in Philadelphia. "There are no can manufacturers in Canada," said Sun-Brite owner John Iacobelli. "There used to be, but they moved south to the States probably 10, 12 years ago … to consolidate their facilities in the U.S." U.S. President Donald Trump slapped a 25 per cent tax on steel and aluminum from Canada last month, in an attempt to build back America's steel industry. Iacobelli wants Canada to claw back its own 25 per cent reciprocal steel and aluminum tariffs to avoid passing on the cumulative taxes to the consumers. He says Canadians should be aware of an expected increase in the cost on Canadian-grown food. Canned food products may see an increase in cost of $0.25 to $0.40 per can as a result. "I've been fighting this tariff that we put on ourselves. There's no need for it." "We have a tariff on cans coming in [to Canada]. The one thing that the federal government did not do is put competitive products that are packed in the U.S. that come into Canada — like say tomato products, bean products — there's no tariff on that." WATCH | No changes to tariffs on Canadian goods amid chaotic day of U.S. policy announcements: No changes to tariffs on Canadian goods amid chaotic day of U.S. policy announcements 15 hours ago Duration 11:26 Sylvanus Afesorgbor says he isn't surprised the tariff-trickle down effect on cans is hitting the consumer at the grocery store. The professor at the University of Guelph's department of food, agricultural and resource economics says it's because of the nature of the two countries highly integrated supply chain. "Anytime there is a tariff on one sector, it also has ramification for other sectors as well," he said. Afesorgbor says because products such as cans come from sectors outside of agriculture, they are more susceptible to tariffs. "Directly or indirectly, that would also have an effect on [the] price of food. Taxes on any sector would have implications for other sectors as well." When consumers pay for the price of food, they're never just paying for the price of the actual food, he says. "They also paying for the price of their packaging. Anything that affects the packaging … that would also automatically get translated to the final consumer … the branding and certification, all of that could get transferred." Afesorgbor says Canada needs to continue to put "more pressure" on the Trump administration to stop "these unilateral policies they are imposing on the rest of the world."
Khaleej Times
28-03-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Hublot's Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic: A daring fusion of art and material mastery
Hublot has never been one to play it safe. It's a brand that thrives on the unexpected – fusing materials that shouldn't work together, breaking design norms, and turning watchmaking into a statement of creative defiance. From the very first Classic Fusion in 1980, which paired gold with rubber – a combination that shocked the industry – the brand has been pushing the boundaries of material science. And with the new Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic, Hublot is taking this to the next level. More than just a technical feat, the new watch is a fascinating leap into uncharted territory. Coloured ceramic is already a tricky business. The extreme heat of the sintering process tends to drain the life out of pigments, leaving colours dull or uneven. Yet, Hublot has managed to craft ceramic cases and components in some of the brightest hues imaginable. Even so, multicoloured ceramic remained a pipe dream – until the brand's R&D and Materials & Metallurgy teams, known internally as the 'alchemists of time', decided otherwise. After more than four years of experimenting, tweaking, and likely a few dead ends, they cracked the code. The result is a patent-pending process that blends multiple ceramic pigments into a single, seamless material – without losing any of the colour's depth or clarity. The Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic is the result of that quiet obsession. Its 42mm dark grey ceramic case sets the stage for a bezel that feels alive with energy – blue circles that seem to pulse and shift as the light catches them. But here's the thing: those patterns aren't just painted on or chemically treated. They're baked into the very structure of the ceramic. If you sliced the bezel in half, the blue would still be there, running all the way through. It's a level of material mastery that few, if any, brands have ever achieved. There's a hypnotic quality to the design. The blue circles, surrounded by soft halos, create a sense of movement – like ripples in water or light breaking through fog. It's not random, though. Hublot has choreographed every detail to strike a perfect balance between order and chaos. It's contemporary art, distilled into a timepiece. Underneath all this visual drama is the Unico automatic flyback chronograph movement – Hublot's own creation, developed and manufactured entirely in-house. The flyback function allows you to reset the chronograph without stopping it – clean, quick, and effortless. The movement is finished in dark grey tones to complement the ceramic, while the openworked dial gives you a front-row seat to the mechanics in motion. A full black lined rubber strap ties it all together, keeping the vibe sharp and modern. Other brands have flirted with multicoloured ceramic. Some are in the prototype stage, and some others have two-tone ceramic bezels that rely on surface treatments. But Hublot has gone deeper – literally. The patterns and colours in the Magic Ceramic are part of the material itself, not just a surface effect. Only 20 watch aficionados will have the privilege of wearing the Big Bang Unico Magic Ceramic – a watch that proves yet again that Hublot refuses to follow trends or settle for technical half-measures. With this daring creation, Hublot hasn't just pushed the boundaries of ceramic watchmaking – it's rewritten the rulebook, adding a touch of magic to the future of haute horology.
