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Top Gear
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
What does McLaren P1 designer Frank Stephenson think of the Lotus Evija?
A bold step for Lotus, and a bold take from a bold designer The Evija is a bold step for Lotus. A futuristic EV hypercar that pushes aero to the extreme. Without the soul of a combustion engine, designers and engineers have to find ways to give a car character and personality. With the Evija and its masterfully sculpted body surfaces and dramatic Venturi tunnels that carve through the rear bumpers, it is clear Lotus is aiming to create a vehicle that is not only visually striking, but highly efficient. Despite the minimalist front end appearance, there are a few clever passive aerodynamic features on display that channel air over the windshield as well as out behind the front wheels, creating downforce while also cooling. You can follow the airflow around the side of the vehicle into the cavernous side intakes, and finally out of the huge rear openings – brilliantly integrated into the highly distinctive tail light signature.
Irish Examiner
23-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Cork-based services company Org Group acquires Brussels-based firm
Cork-based services firm Org Group has announced it has acquired Brussels-based European workforce solutions firm Enterprise Digital Resources (EDR). Org Group said the acquisition strengthened and expanded its access to a 'network of high-skilled consultants at a time when businesses are accelerating digital transformation and facing heightened talent demands'. Financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. EDR provides specialised tech staff to clients in countries across Europe including France, Belgium, UK, and Ireland. It focuses on areas such as enterprise resource planning, human capital management, enterprise performance management, as well as customer relationship management. Org Group chief executive Seb O'Connell said EDR's deep domain expertise was a 'natural fit for Org Group'. 'This complements our capacity to deliver impactful digital and organisational transformation through the right mix of strategy, systems, and people.' Org Group is the holding company for Irish-owned recruitment firm Morgan McKinley, business process services company Abtran, and advisory firm Org. The group employs 3,000 people in 10 countries. EDR director James Parker said Org Group 'shares our belief that skills and talent are the engine behind successful transformation'. 'Joining the group enables us to scale our impact and support more organisations in navigating the future of enterprise technology.' Last month, the company also acquired global technology recruiting business Venturi. Venturi is headquartered in Manchester, with offices in New York, USA and Düsseldorf, Germany. Its clients include Red Kite, Bet 365, and Money Supermarket. The company has annual revenues of about £40m (€47.5m).
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
How the first ever Formula E race in Beijing was more talked about for an infamous collision – watch yourself to believe it
Image credit: Formula E The Beijing E-Prix, held in 2014, was the first-ever Formula E race. It didn't just grab attention for being a high-speed electric car event styled like Formula 1 — it became widely talked about due to a mind-numbing collision between Venturi's Nick Heidfeld and Renault's Nicolas Prost. Both drivers were chasing the historic opportunity to become the first winner in a fully-electric single-seater race but ended up smashing into each other. Here's everything about what led to that infamous crash — and what saved Heidfeld as his car somersaulted before crashing head-first into the ground. Also, see what the driver had to say after the incident. Watch the infamous collision of the first ever Formula E race in Beijing The crash happened at the final corner on the last lap. As Nick Heidfeld made a move to take the lead, Nicholas Prost steered across the track to defend. When their cars made contact, Heidfeld's front-right suspension broke, sending his car out of control. He wasn't able to slow down and hit a kerb, went airborne, and slammed into the barrier. Miraculously, Heidfeld walked away unharmed and immediately went over to Prost to talk about the incident. P rost was given a 10-place grid penalty for the following race, while Lucas Di Grassi went on to win the Beijing E-Prix. A day before the Shanghai E-Prix, Formula E shared the video of the infamous crash on Instagram, captioned: 'Drama from the very start! Our first-ever race in 2014 ended with a huge incident in Beijing!' Formula E fans were shocked watching the replay. 'What on earth was that move!!!!' asked one fan. Another commented, 'Did he get charged with attempted murder? Awful move.' One more added, 'It was Epic start of the sport. I was shocked watching this live. And it was before the Halo.' Several also pointed out the lack of a halo — a safety device introduced years later: 'Wtf, they should have halos on those things that coulda been deadly,' read one comment. What Nick Heidfeld said after the crash Nick Heidfeld, however, chose to focus on the positives, though he admitted he was lucky to be unharmed. Speaking to Formula E's YouTube channel after the crash, he said: 'I think more about the chance I had here last year, how good the car worked, and that I could have won, rather than about the crash. Of course you see it all the time everywhere and people speak about it and for me it was quite easy to cope with because I was simply lucky that nothing happened. ' He added: 'It's maybe not the perfect reason to have people tuning in but it was still fantastic to get a lot of attention for the championship and I think after that a lot of people kept watching it because it's not only the crash but as the following races did show they were all exciting races you never know who's gonna win and it was good in the end for the championship.' Also Read: Countdown to Shanghai E-Prix begins as special trophies and soundtrack unveiled for Formula E double header What saved Nick Heidfeld The roll hoop in Heidfeld's Venturi car protected his head when the vehicle landed upside down. This component had been tested to withstand a nine-tonne vertical force before the electric cars hit the track. Later, the halo was mandated by the FIA to further improve driver safety. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
RTÉ News
15-05-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Irish professional services firm Org Group buys Venturi
Cork headquartered Irish multinational professional services company Org Group has acquired technology recruiting business Venturi. Org Group employs over 3,000 people in 10 countries worldwide with subsidiaries including recruitment firm Morgan McKinley and business process managed services company Abtran. Venturi is headquartered in Manchester with offices in New York, the US and Germany. Venturi's founder, Brad Lamb, and the company's leadership team and staff will remain with the business within the Org Group after the deal. "Venturi has a leading presence in key technology sectors including technology consulting, fintech, and e-commerce with long established and high growth clients," said Seb O'Connell, Org Group's chief executive. "This strategic combination of our companies will add further value and scale to our offering and capabilities," Mr O'Connell said. Brad Lamb, Managing Director of Venturi, said the business is entering a new chapter of growth and innovation. "This partnership represents a powerful alignment of shared values and ambition where we will continue to deliver exceptional talent solutions to our clients worldwide," Mr Lamb said.
Irish Examiner
15-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Cork's Org Group acquires UK recruitment firm Venturi
Cork services firm the Org Group has acquired Manchester IT recruitment firm the Venturi Group. Org is the holding company for Irish-owned recruitment firm Morgan McKinley, business process services company Abtran, and advisory firm Org. The group employs 3,000 people in ten countries. Most recent accounts for 2022 showed revenues of €350m, with the firm targeting growth to €1bn by 2030. Financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. In a statement, the Org Group said the deal will specifically complement the capabilities of the Group's Org Advisory and Technology Services teams, specialising in the future of work through digital transformation, workforce technology enablement and organisational design for technology-driven change. Venturi is headquartered in Manchester, with offices in New York, USA and Düsseldorf, Germany. Their clients include Red Kite, Bet 365 and Money Supermarket. The company reported turnover for the 12 months to the end of March of just under £11m (€13.1m). Org Group CEO Seb O'Connell said Venturi has a leading presence in key technology sectors including technology consulting, fintech, and e-commerce with long established and high growth clients. "This strategic combination of our companies will add further value and scale to our offering and capabilities. Through our investment in Venturi, we are expanding our market presence and opening new avenues for our clients to the essential human capital they rely upon to thrive and succeed in competitive industries around the world," he said. Venturi's Managing Director Brad Lamb said: "Together, we are uniquely positioned to unlock new opportunities for talented people and industry-leading clients, creating market impact and value in key technology growth sectors." The Org group advises clients, resourcing their operations and delivering managed solutions to complex issues. The Group has seen significant growth in the APAC and EMEA regions supported by growing delivery centres in India, Ireland and the Philippines, underpinned by new technology platforms.
