The subcompact crossover Lexus UX Concept looks like the car from the future. One of its developers - Koji Sato - believes that this vehicle will replace the hatchback. The appearance of the novelty is quite interesting: the translucent pillars, no mirrors, only cameras, and all the switches are sensory. The crossover's feature are the kinetic chairs, that can copy the shape and motion of the bodies of the driver and passengers. Lexus UX Concept benefits from innovation and unique design. The car is very easy to manage. Over 4,000 people were developing this vehicle.
The crossover Audi Q5 also pleasantly surprised the experts. The car boasts an original design and a variety of options. The model is equipped with air suspension and matrix LED headlights. In addition to the Audi Q5, the company demonstrated RS3 Sedan and A5 Sportback. The model RS3 drew the experts' attention to the engine - a five-cylinder engine with 400 h.p. was used in these models for the first time.
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster C has been recognized as one of the most elegant exhibits. Version with the letter C borrowed a number of features from the track model GT R. The car is very powerful and is able to give about 557 h.p. In addition to the standard modes Sport and Sport +, it has a high-Race mode. An interesting detail is the folding roof roadster: the cloth top opens and closes in approximately 11 seconds.
At the moment, the BMW X2 crossover is a prototype of the novelty from the renowned automaker. The car will come off the assembly line only at the beginning of 2018. The sports car profile remained the same, but changes touched the modular UKL platform. The BMW believe that the new crossover is able to take the market share from the Range Rover Evoque.
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is a racing electric flagman car, shown by the popular concern. Its speed is very high. The line 911 switched to turbocharged engines, although the extreme GT3's were not affected. The car is able to develop the capacity of 485 h.p. instead of the previous 460. GT3 Cup will go to the race tracks in the next year.
Economic inequality remains one of the most pressing issues in today's world. To measure the gap between the rich and the poor in each country, the Gini index is used. This coefficient reflects how income is distributed within a society: the closer the index is to 100, the greater the inequality. Let's explore which countries currently have the highest Gini index values
This year has been pivotal for Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency. One of the key milestones was the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2024, Bitcoin also experienced a halving event, which is typically seen as a positive development for the digital asset. This year, the cryptocurrency is up 57%, and analysts remain optimistic about its future. However, they highlight four key factors that could influence Bitcoin's trajectory, both for better and for worse
Analytical periodical US News and World Report has presented its ranking of the best countries in the world in terms of quality of life, based on a survey of nearly 17,000 people. The list considers factors such as economic and political stability, a strong labor market, income equality, family-friendliness, safety, the quality of education, and healthcare systems. Let's find out which countries made it to the top of this list.
