New York International Auto Show 2019: World Car Awards
The 2019 edition of the New York International Auto Show is open to the public next week. However, this week it is open to the media and the yearly World Car Awards kicked off the event as many from the automobile industry along with the media attended. I attended the show and I witnessed one company take home three awards this morning. Who are they? Well I will give the answers below.
The award categories of the World Car Awards are the following:
Design of the Year
World Green Car
World Performance Car
World Luxury Car
World Urban Car
World Car of the Year
The winners of the awards were announced starting with the Jaguar I Pace winning both the Design of the Year and World Green Car. Everyone that was attendance was stunned as those two awards were given to that car back to back.
“For I-PACE to be awarded 2019 World Car of the Year gives our first all-electric vehicle the ultimate recognition it deserves,” Jaguar Land Rover CEO Dr. Ralf Speth said in a statement. “I would like to thank the team who have created I-PACE for their passion in making it so outstanding.”
The I-Pace has received numerous industry awards since its launch in 2018, having just received the European Car of the Year award in March.
The winner of the World Performance Car goes to the McLauren 720s. The 720 horsepower super-sports car from Woking, England beat its arch-rival from Gaydon, England. Anyone who’s driven this extraordinarily fast and thrilling machine will understand why it’s a deserving performance car victor.
The Audi A7 took home the World Luxury car and I have to say, it is a beauty to look at when you see it in person. And the World Urban Car was given to the Suzuki Jimny. The final award of the morning which is the World Car of the Year was given to Jaguar I-Pace for a shocking third award. Jaguar almost sweep the entire awards. I can see why that car won those awards.
The award ceremony finished after a brief speech from the General Manager as the attendees of the press and automobile industry gave the winners a standing ovation.
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BLADE RUNNER 2019 #1 (ON-GOING)
BLADE RUNNER 2019 #1 (ON-GOING)
Writers: Michael Green, Mike Johnson
Artist: Andres Guinaldo
FC. 32pp. $3.99. On Sale: July 17, 2019
A new Blade Runner arrives in the first comic to tell original, in canon stories set in the Blade
Runner universe!
From Academy Award–nominated screenwriter Michael Green (Blade Runner 2049, Logan,
American Gods, Supergirl), with longtime co-writer Mike Johnson (Batman/Superman, Star
Trek). Illustrated by Andres Guinaldo (Justice League Dark, Captain America)!
In the neo-noir city of Los Angeles, 2019, Ash, a veteran Blade Runner, is grappling with a
new case: a billionaire’s wife and child, apparently kidnapped by Replicants for dark
purposes…
Cover A: Artgerm – Not final art
Cover B: Syd Mead – Not final art
Cover C: Andres Guinaldo – Not final art
Cover D: John Royle – Not final art
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Star Wars Episode 9 Title Revealed at Star Wars Celebration
Star Wars Celebration is in Chicago this week and the biggest news to come out of the event is the title of the upcoming Star Wars Film which we now know is “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”.
The title was revealed during the panel that featured the cast and JJ Abrams on the stage as they discuss the movie along with the appearences of BB-8, R2D2, and the new D-O. There were also photos shown on the screen as well to show the audience what the characters will look like in the upcoming movie.
The trailer for the movie was shown before the panel finished and everyone finally seen a small taste for what is to come later this year. The trailer and the photos will have the fans talking for the months to come.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will be in theaters on December 20th, 2019
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Hexbug and Battle bots unboxing and review
Did you guys know that it is currently National Robotics Week? It started on April 6th and is currently going
strong as you are reading this. That being said, knowing the importance of robotics in this day and age is not only important, but, honestly, should be a given right.
Starting off children in the early stages of robotics helps ensure that the future is not only bright but it helps
them in their current stages of education. HEXBUG is a global leader in the technology, robotics and STEM education industries. Their products spark imaginations by providing children with a positive experience with robotic toys at a young age. HEXBUG along with VEX Robotics encourages children to explore STEM through interactive play and hands-on exploration by integrating elements of STEM technology in fun and exciting products.
Why does HEXBUG help? The short answer is because it’s not just educational, but it is a lot of fun working with this simple yet well made robots. According to Loup Ventures research, the industrial robotics market is expected to grow by 175% over the next decade. Technology plays such a crucial role in our day-to-day lives so it’s natural that we have National Robotics Week to celebrate and continue to encourage the development of robotics technology. Robotics Week aims to spread awareness about how robotics technology impacts our daily lives and to encourage young people to take interest in and pursue future careers in STEM.
We had the pleasure of reviewing and testing out a few of the current HEXBUG toys plus their tie-in with Battle Bots.
There is so much untapped potential in your child and STEM and robotics help bring out that potential. We highly recommend HEXBUG spider and tarantula, which you will have hours of fun with Battle Bots arena.
Battle Bot Arena: $99.99 – available now
HEXBUG spider: 24.99 (US) $32.49 (CAD) – available now
HEXBUG tarantula: 24.99 (US) $32.49 (CAD)
Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale
Written by Lauren Myracle and Illustrated by Isaac Goodhart
On sale everywhere books are sold on May 7, 2019
MSRP: $16.99
When 15-year-old Selina Kyle, the girl who will grow up to be Catwoman, becomes homeless, she must confront questions of who she is and who she will become.
Selina rejects human cruelty, but sometimes it seems as though brute force is the only way to win. And if Selina is going to survive on the streets, she’ll have to learn to be tough. Can she find her humanity and reconcile toughness with her desire for community…and love?
From Lauren Myracle, the New York Times bestselling author of books likettfn and ttyl, comes a new graphic novel that tells the story of a teenage Catwoman as she struggles to find her own identity while living on the streets of Gotham City.
Quote from Lauren Myracle:
“I have not had this much fun working on a project in ages. Isaac is phenomenal. Seeing him bring fifteen-year-old Selina Kyle to life was mind-blowing. She’s such a vulnerable lost soul; her story is equal parts coming-of-age angst and bad guy ass-kicking. And I got to write a for-real villain, with hollow eyes and creepy teeth and everything. Living the dream!”
Quote from Isaac Goodhart:
“Working on this project was better than I imagined a career in comics could be! My introduction to Gotham City was watching Batman: The Animated Series as a kid. I’m thrilled to think that Under the Moon might be the first story for a new generation of Catwoman readers! Working with Lauren was one of the most fulfilling creative experiences of my life. Hopefully this isn’t the last you’ll see from us! The opportunity to add to Gotham and DC lore was (and still is) mind-boggling! Expect a lot of Easter eggs and references to Catwoman history hidden in my panels.”
Pre-order link: https://www.dccomics.com/