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I visited Aston Martin HQ to design my ultimate Valhalla - even I was surprised by the result
I visited Aston Martin HQ to design my ultimate Valhalla - even I was surprised by the result

Auto Car

timea day ago

  • Automotive
  • Auto Car

I visited Aston Martin HQ to design my ultimate Valhalla - even I was surprised by the result

That's not the only interesting stat. 'In terms of male:female split, it's still early days,' says Barker. 'I think it's probably about 90:10. We have a few more female customers out in the Asia-Pacific region.' Valhalla buyers all have more than one car and most of them come from the US or Europe. The UK accounts for about 10% of sales. When you're choosing your spec, the screen is cool, but if you want to see your colour in the real world, a huge bank of paint, leather, carbonfibre and fabric samples sits behind you. A Storm Purple top layer for the bodywork looks mighty fine on the screen – and even better in hand under natural light. Seeing the car almost life-size in front of you makes it clear how much of an impact colour can have on something like the Valhalla. Which leads to the question of 'elaborate' specs… 'We're still Aston Martin,' says Vittorio Gabba, head of personalisation at the company's ultra-bespoke Q by Aston Martin division, 'and we want the car to represent the brand.' Q has, according to Gabba, played a role in 80% of the Valhallas specced so far. Autocar's purple beast could have a tinted purple carbon pack on it, custom decals, an off-book paint job or almost anything you can think of, which Q will do its utmost to make happen.

'It was a rough day, hence the beer'
'It was a rough day, hence the beer'

Yahoo

time5 days ago

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

'It was a rough day, hence the beer'

Open champion Xander Schauffele popped into a local Portrush bar on Monday after a "rough" nine holes on the links. It was all pre-planned for a promotional event, of course, but that didn't stop the American sampling a pint. "It was a rough day at work, hence the beer," he smiled as he let his guard down a little. Advertisement We learned Xander "used to wait for the rain to come in San Diego to go out and practice in it" because it rarely rained when he was growing up in the Californian city. He's "happy" to have his Olympic gold medal but is a "traditionalist" and didn't think golf should have been in the Games. He also revealed: "Every year my friends would bet on me for the majors, to win. I'm like, why… winning is tough. The PGA at Valhalla (which was his first major title, in 2024) was the first time the entire group stopped betting on me. "They had been betting on me for six years straight years and that's when they stopped. I told them, you guys are never allowed to bet on me again."

'It was a rough day, hence the beer'
'It was a rough day, hence the beer'

BBC News

time5 days ago

  • Sport
  • BBC News

'It was a rough day, hence the beer'

Open champion Xander Schauffele popped into a local Portrush bar on Monday after a "rough" nine holes on the links. It was all pre-planned for a promotional event, of course, but that didn't stop the American sampling a pint."It was a rough day at work, hence the beer," he smiled as he let his guard down a learned Xander "used to wait for the rain to come in San Diego to go out and practice in it" because it rarely rained when he was growing up in the Californian "happy" to have his Olympic gold medal but is a "traditionalist" and didn't think golf should have been in the also revealed: "Every year my friends would bet on me for the majors, to win. I'm like, why… winning is tough. The PGA at Valhalla (which was his first major title, in 2024) was the first time the entire group stopped betting on me."They had been betting on me for six years straight years and that's when they stopped. I told them, you guys are never allowed to bet on me again."

Top six UK theme parks you can easily reach by train this summer – and how to find the cheapest family fares
Top six UK theme parks you can easily reach by train this summer – and how to find the cheapest family fares

The Irish Sun

time6 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • The Irish Sun

Top six UK theme parks you can easily reach by train this summer – and how to find the cheapest family fares

A DAY trip to a theme park is part of what makes up the summer holidays for most families. So 8 There are plenty of theme parks around the UK that are easily reached by trains Credit: Alamy 8 Chessington World of Adventures is less than 15 minutes away from the station Credit: Alamy First up is The park has it all, over 40 rides, a zoo and SEA LIFE centre. Some of the best rides include the Barrel Bail Out, as long as you're not standing nearby, because the aim of the game is to soak bystanders. It's also home to Mandrill Mayhem the largest rollercoaster and themed around Read More on Attractions Travel Editor (Digital) Caroline McGuire visited the theme park to try out the You can get to the theme park by getting the train to Chessington South then walking 14 minutes to the main entrance. The second theme park is Earlier this year, it was named the best family-owned theme park in the country by Most read in Family has been kept in the family since it opened. Blackpool Pleasure Beach has 38 rides, 10 rollercoasters and five water rides. I was one of the first to try Blackpool Pleasure Beache's 'new' ride 8 Trainline also have top tips on how to save money on tickets Credit: Alamy 8 Adventure Island is accessible from Southend train station Credit: Alamy Some of the most popular include The Big One, Icon, Valhalla, and the Grand National. The park also has Nickelodeon Land with rides for younger visitors. To get to park, take the train to the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station, then a five minute walk. The colourful theme park is right on Southend's seafront and has over 40 rides and attractions. You can go start slow with the spinning teacups or get hit the big rides like the Gerstlauer Eurofighter that has a vertical drop and loop. The park also has arcades, a sea-view café strip, and a small aquarium. To get there, take a train to Southend Central, then it's a 10-minute walk to the park gates. 8 Head to this theme park in Kent to play with diggers all day Credit: Alamy Here, kids can operate real JCBs, ride on dump trucks, and dig holes with their digger of choice. There are hands-on driving experiences too like Pre-booked tickets to Diggerland cost £25.95pp plus a £4 booking fee - or £38pp on the day. Take the train to 8 Dreamland is full of vintage rides - and a new log flume Credit: Alamy For fans of retro, head to The beachside amusement park is full of restored vintage rides, a roller disco, summer concerts and art shows. It's where you'll find the In July 2025, Dreamland opened its The new ride has two "high-thrill" drops with both a 50ft plunge and 30ft plunge along the way. It also has nearby water guns that guests can use to spray riders as they go past, with coin-operated pistols. Deputy Travel Editor To get there by train, take one to 8 Barry Island Pleasure Park is less than five minutes from the train station Credit: Alamy Of course, we cannot forget about The classic British fairground is right by the beach, and recognisable to fans of the BBC series It has the classic dodgems and ghost trains as well as helter-skelters and candy floss stands. It's the best of both worlds really as once you're dizzy from the rides, head down to the golden sands of To get there, take a train to Barry Island, then follow signs to the seafront which is less than five minutes on foot. Trainline's Top Tips On How To Save This Summer For any families taking the train this summer, follow these handy tips to save on tickets... Save with Railcards : Get discounts on off-peak fares using digital Railcards. Families can make big savings by using a Family & Friends Railcard, which gives 1/3 off adult fares and 60% off kids' tickets. Other options like the 16–25 Railcard or Two Together Railcard are perfect for friends or couples planning a fun park day out. GroupSave perks : If you are travelling in a group of 3–9 you can save up to 1/3 on tickets when you book together. One person just needs to book for the whole group to unlock GroupSave - for eligible journeys a pop-up message in the Trainline app will prompt you to 'Apply discount' . Save with Advance Fares : Many long-distance routes to theme parks – especially popular ones like Southend, Blackpool or Margate – offer Advance train tickets that can be significantly cheaper than buying on the day. Book early for the best prices, especially during summer weekends or school holidays when demand can be higher. 8 You can easily get to these theme parks on the train this summer Credit: Alamy

FLOKI Explodes 12% on Massive Volume, Potentially Signalling Bullish Momentum
FLOKI Explodes 12% on Massive Volume, Potentially Signalling Bullish Momentum

Yahoo

time08-07-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

FLOKI Explodes 12% on Massive Volume, Potentially Signalling Bullish Momentum

Memecoin FLOKI rockets 12.1% in a 24-hour session, blasting from $0.0000815 to $0.0000915 on massive volume, while the broader CoinDesk 20 market index gained only 1.4%. Trading range hit $0.0000136, representing 16.8% volatility, in accelerated price action, specifically around the 13:00-16:00 UTC window on July 8. FLOKI smashed through multiple resistance barriers, according to the model. The volume exploded to 274.1 billion tokens at 16:00 UTC, which is five times the 24-hour average of 58.4 billion. Strong volume support materialized at $0.0000851 level during the 12:00-13:00 UTC timeframe. This established launch pad for a breakout above $0.0000880 resistance. This sustained upward momentum, combined with elevated trading volumes, signals institutional accumulation and potential bullish sentiment. The move comes amid news of FLOKI officially launching Valhalla last month, a blockchain-based game inspired by Norse mythology. The play-to-earn economy of the game is built around FLOKI tokens, which players earn by completing in-game tasks and winning battles. Price rockets from $0.000082 to $0.000092 representing 12% gain over 24-hour period, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data. Volume spikes hit 274.1 billion tokens at 16:00, nearly five times the average. Critical resistance break above $0.000088 level with strong volume confirmation. Support established at $0.000085 level during 12:00-13:00 consolidation phase. New session high of $0.000092 achieved during final hour rally. Sustained buying pressure maintained above $0.000090 psychological level. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

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