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PM Anwar holds phone call with Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay

PM Anwar holds phone call with Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (May 22) held a telephone conversation with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.

In a Facebook post, Anwar said he once again congratulated Vijay on the significant responsibility he was undertaking in serving the people of Tamil Nadu.

"I also informed him that I will be going to India this September to attend the BRICS Summit, as well as to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and if time permits, I may make a short visit to Tamil Nadu,” he said.

Anwar also prayed that Vijay would continue to be granted strength and wisdom to lead and administer effectively for the well-being of the people and the future of Tamil Nadu.

On May 12, Anwar was reported to have extended congratulations to his friend, who is also a South Indian film icon, on his appointment as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, while expressing interest in fostering closer cooperation with the leader in the future.

Vijay, 52, who transitioned from a prolific acting career to full-time politics, leads the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, which secured a huge victory in the state legislative assembly elections. - Bernama

thestar.com.my
u/Venkie2Maybach — 5 hours ago

The Mercedes-Benz F 600 Hygenius is an innovative hydrogen fuel-cell hybrid research concept vehicle introduced at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show.

Built on the architecture of the compact European B-Class, it served as a high-tech laboratory on wheels to demonstrate how zero-emission technology could fit seamlessly into a practical, family-oriented premium car.

It paired a hydrogen fuel cell with a high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack.

The fuel cell alone produced a constant 82 horsepower (60 kW). When accelerating, both power sources combined to deliver a total peak output of 115 horsepower (85 kW) and 350 Nm of torque.

It featured a zero-emission driving range of over 400 kilometres (250 miles) and reached a top speed of roughly 170 km/h.

It consumed the energy equivalent of just 2.9 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (roughly 97 mpg).

It featured a zero-emission driving range of over 400 kilometres (250 miles) and reached a top speed of roughly 170 km/h.

It consumed the energy equivalent of just 2.9 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (roughly 97 mpg).

Mercedes replaced traditional noisy air compressors with a near-silent electric turbocharger to feed air into the fuel cell stack quietly.

The vehicle could operate as a generator. Using an onboard domestic-voltage power outlet, it could supply electricity to several homes during a power blackout or emergency.

The front doors used a space-saving mechanism that swiveled upward slightly when opening, making entry easier in tight, cramped parking slots.

The interior featured highly modular layouts. The passenger and rear seat backrests could be flipped, allowing for a face-to-face seating arrangement so parents could easily look after a child in an ISOFIX seat.

It previewed a novel control interface that recognized human touch using the body skin's natural electrical conductivity to modify dual-zone climate configurations.

The F 600 was the first Mercedes-Benz vehicle to showcase full LED headlights, a preview of the PRE-SAFE head/knee protection systems, and side blind-spot cameras.

u/Venkie2Maybach — 16 hours ago

Your thoughts on Govindudu Andarivadele

Watched the trailer, looked like a decent family film.

Yuvan also done a decent job in album.

u/Venkie2Maybach — 1 day ago
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The Volkswagen EcoRacer is an innovative mid-engine sports car concept first unveiled at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. It was built to prove that high-performance sportiness and extreme fuel efficiency could coexist seamlessly in a single package

The defining feature of the EcoRacer is its highly versatile, modular body made entirely of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP).

The car can be manually converted into three distinct vehicle types in just a few minutes:

Coupé: The baseline configuration, complete with a hardtop roof and a rear hatch.

Roadster: Removing the T-bar roof panels and the rear hatch converts the car into an open-air targa sportster.

Speedster: Releasing a special catch allows the driver to completely remove the front windscreen and its frame, replacing it with a low-slung flyscreen.

Powered by a mid-mounted 1.5-litre TDI turbodiesel four-cylinder engine.

It generates 136 horsepower (100 kW) and 250 Nm of torque.

Power is routed to the rear wheels via a DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

Thanks to its lightweight carbon-fibre monocoque chassis, the vehicle weighs a mere 850 kg.

The "Eco" in its name comes from its astonishing fuel economy. It consumes just 3.4 litres of fuel per 100 km (equivalent to roughly 69 mpg US / 83 mpg UK).

The concept also showcased Volkswagen's experimental Combined Combustion System (CCS), which allowed the engine to run cleanly on synthetic fuels to meet strict environmental standards.

While the EcoRacer never entered production, elements of its minimalist interior layout later influenced tech like Audi’s Virtual Cockpit, and its spirit lived on in Volkswagen's ultra-efficient, limited-run XL1 hybrid.

u/Sr_Tezan — 1 day ago

Isnt true that Udhayanidhi Stalin attempted suicide by drinking toilet cleaning solution because his breakup with Nayanthara or it just Kumudham Reporter cheap gimmick to sell their magazines?

There are rumours like these involving Udhayanidhi-Nayan circa 2014-15 (Idhu Kathirvelanin Kadhal and Nanbeda)

I also read in a Malaysian newspaper that Late Kalaignar warned Udhay for his 'Henna drawing' on Nayantara's back scene in a song in Nanbenda movie.

u/Venkie2Maybach — 3 days ago

The smart crosstown is a rugged, off-road-styled hybrid concept city car unveiled by smart at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA).

Built as a design exercise to showcase future possibilities for the smart fortwo platform, it combined the brand's ultra-compact urban footprint with bold, Jeep-like styling cues.

It measured just 2.68 metres long. This made it only slightly longer than the production fortwo of its era.

It featured short overhangs, a bold stance, and a unique stowaway windscreen that could be completely folded down down for an open-air driving experience.

It was equipped with an electronically controlled convertible soft top.

The vehicle was powered by a 0.7-litre (700 cc) turbocharged 3-cylinder gasoline engine paired with an electric motor.

According to smart, the hybrid setup provided 15% better fuel economy and 10% better acceleration compared to standard gasoline models of the time.

The cabin included a "linear" instrument panel decorated with graffiti. It featured unconventional materials like used-look leather, skate wheels, and pedals designed to look like mountain bike pedals.

Tailored for a tech-savvy urban audience, it included integrated connections for MP3 players, PDAs, and USB sticks.

While it generated significant interest for its "urban jungle" theme, the smart crosstown remained strictly a show car and never entered commercial production.

u/Venkie2Maybach — 3 days ago

The Mazda Senku is a four-seater rotary hybrid sports car concept that debuted at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show in October 2005.

Created under the direction of designer Franz von Holzhausen, its name comes from the Japanese term meaning "pioneer", signifying Mazda's push toward forward-thinking engineering and styling for "mature drivers".

Styled with a concept of "sharpness and mellowness," the exterior body lines were inspired by a sushi chef's knife.

Built with an ultra-long 122-inch (3,100 mm) wheelbase, minimal front and rear overhangs, and huge 22-inch Yokohama Prototype tires that give the car a floating appearance.

Features large, electric-powered "flying wing" sliding doors that glide rearward to provide easy entry to both front and rear seats.

Includes a power-operated glass rear hatch that lifts to reveal solar panels used to assist in charging the vehicle's hybrid battery pack.

Packed a midship-mounted, next-generation 13B-DI direct-injection gasoline rotary engine.

The vehicle showcased a unique RE Hybrid (Rotary Engine Hybrid) system, blending classic driving dynamics with early eco-conscious engineering.

Paired the rotary engine with an electric motor, a generator, and an idle-stop function to curb emissions and improve fuel economy.

Unlike traditional hybrids that occupy trunk space, the Senku placed its battery pack between the engine and the cabin toeboard. Combined with a front-midship engine layout, this achieved an ideal 50:50 front-to-rear weight distribution and an ultra-low center of gravity.

Channeled power through a seven-speed manual transmission utilizing a twin-plate clutch.

Though it won the prestigious Grand Prix Du Plus Beau Concept Car (Most Beautiful Concept Car) at the 21st Festival Automobile International in Paris, the Senku never entered production.

It served strictly as a design blueprint, previewing packaging ideas and the direct-injection rotary targets later toyed with during the development of the Mazda RX-8 generations.

u/Venkie2Maybach — 5 days ago
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It's only me thinking that Dr Maaran and Tara love track does not any sense?

Here the story goes by:

  1. Dr Maaran, who was awarded 'Humanitarian Of The Year ' told by his mother that she saw that on TV. I assumes that award giving might be covered by International media and got pictures snapped/videos shot and uploaded in the net.
  2. Meanwhile, dumbo journalists, Tara and Arnold was told that Dr Maaran does not have any traces on how communicate with him since he does not have social media or either a cell phone number. Are these guys does not know to do a simple Google search?
  3. These guys goes to his clinic just to be told that he playing cricket and the idiots assumed Vadivelu is Dr Maaran. They then asked real Dr Maaran to act as Vadivelu. And the crappy Akka Rosemilk crap occurs
  4. These idiots later realised the 'fake' Dr Maaran is the real Dr Maaran and Tara fall on him and they happily live forever and after.

Me who watched the entire track thought:

Macha, yaara ivanunga? Why the love track does not make any sense?

What do you think?

u/Venkie2Maybach — 5 days ago

The Brabus Bodo is a newly released, ultra-exclusive 1,000-horsepower V12 hyper-grand tourer built as a tribute to the company’s late founder, Bodo Buschmann.

Unveiled at the FuoriConcorso event at Lake Como, it represents a massive milestone because it is the brand's first-ever fully bespoke, coachbuilt supercar built from the ground up.

Built on the mechanical structural bones of the new [Aston Martin Vanquish](0.5.3, 0.5.8), marking a sharp departure from Brabus' traditional Mercedes-Benz roots.

Powered by a heavily modified 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 engine that produces a monstrous 1,000 metric horsepower and 1,200 Nm of torque.

Sends all of its power strictly to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic transaxle transmission.

The powertrain features zero hybrid assistance or electric batteries, delivering raw, old-school twelve-cylinder performance.

Electronically limited to 360 km/h (224 mph) to protect its custom-made Continental SportContact 7 tires.

Launches from 0 to 100 km/h in exactly 3.0 seconds flat.

Every piece of standard bodywork was stripped away and replaced with a custom, aggressive carbon-fiber skin featuring a "sharknose" front fascia and a heavily vented hood.

Equipped with a wind-tunnel-optimized active rear spoiler that functions automatically as an air brake at high speeds.

Real gold flakes are permanently impregnated directly into the carbon-fiber weave of the engine's airboxes and cam covers just for the visual aesthetic.

Features completely proprietary, custom-developed 3D LED headlights and seven-segment LED taillights.

The late founder Bodo Buschmann’s physical signature is elegantly stitched directly into the custom leather door pads.

The interior is completely swathed in handcrafted fine black leather, contrasting Nubuck microfiber, and high-gloss carbon fiber components.

Features a blockchain-based Digital Product Passport built with the Aura Blockchain Consortium to permanently secure verified documentation of authenticity and ownership.

To honor the founding year of Brabus (1977), production is strictly capped at just 77 units worldwide. It is built entirely to order, with a starting price tag of €1 million (approximately $1.16 million USD) before local taxes and customization options are added.

u/Venkie2Maybach — 6 days ago

The Toyota AXV-II was a concept car developed by Toyota and first unveiled at the 27th Tokyo Motor Show in October 1987.

Designed by a youthful team at Toyota's "Studio Argo", the lively compact coupe was built to showcase a futuristic, experimental aesthetic targeted at younger drivers.

It is most famous for transitioning almost completely unchanged into the production-ready Toyota Sera in 1990.

The standout feature was its distinct butterfly (gullwing-style) doors that pivoted upward and forward.

Supported by gas-filled struts, this system allowed easy entry and exit in tight parking spaces where normal doors would get blocked.

The expansive glass top curved around the cabin, meaning the upper portion of the doors actually formed a seamless piece of the roof.

Underneath its radical, spaceship-like exterior, the vehicle relied entirely on practical economy mechanicals shared with the standard Toyota Starlet, ensuring it was viable for mass manufacturing.

While it lacked high-performance specs, the design of the AXV-II holds a prestigious place in supercar history. Formula One designer Gordon Murray frequently encountered a production version of the car (the Sera) parked near his home.

He used its unique door-hinge mechanism as the direct blueprint and inspiration for the butterfly doors on the legendary McLaren F1 supercar.

u/Venkie2Maybach — 7 days ago

Design Study of 1989 Lexus LS400 (Only existing pictures)

  1. Looks like 1997 Toyota Crown Athlete
  2. Seems like Toyota Vista
  3. Final approved design
u/Venkie2Maybach — 7 days ago
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The 1997/1998 Rover MINI Spiritual and Spiritual Too were radical, packaging-genius concept cars designed to reinvent the Mini for the modern era.

Featuring a mid-rear-mounted engine, ultra-lightweight materials, and a tiny footprint, they proposed maximizing interior space in the true spirit of Alec Issigonis.

Developed by the Rover Group before BMW shifted the modern MINI's direction toward retro-styling and premium features.

The cars were rear-engined, using a small 0.8-litre, 3-cylinder engine (producing about 60 horsepower) mounted beneath the rear seats. This layout drove the rear wheels and freed up the front to act as a proper crash-absorbing crumple zone.

They were designed to utilize a steel frame covered in lightweight plastic or aluminum body panels, paired with Hydragas suspension for a smooth, classic Mini-like ride.

The Spiritual was a 3-meter long 2-door, while the Spiritual Too was a 3.5-meter long 4-door. Despite the extra doors, the 4-door variant aimed to offer as much interior cabin space as a BMW 7-Series while keeping the total vehicle weight at just 700 kilograms.

Rather than relying on the classic, nostalgic shape of the 1959 Mini, these concepts looked like typical 1990s and early-2000s European city cars (similar in concept to the Audi A2).

When BMW took over the Rover Group, the design team at BMW favored a distinct, premium retro-aesthetic, and these radically utilitarian Spiritual concepts were ultimately shelved in favor of the production MINI Cooper launched in 2000.

u/Miserable-Rub-9611 — 8 days ago
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(Just my opinion, please dont whack me )This is how Dacoit movie supposed to look like

DC@ Devdas Chandra trailer starring Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi.

Damn, Anirudh cooked hard.

youtu.be
u/Venkie2Maybach — 7 days ago

The SGS Arrow C1 is an ultra-rare, extravagant gullwing luxury sports car built in 1984–1985 by the famous German coachbuilder and tuning company Styling Garage (SGS). The car is heavily modified from a Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (C126 coupe).

The body layout was heavily modified to match the retro-futuristic styling of the legendary Mercedes-Benz C111 experimental vehicle.

It features a stretched "flatnose" front end, pop-up headlights, and a laying-down radiator setup.

The restyled outer panels were partly molded from lightweight Kevlar, sporting shaved bumpers and massive faux side air intakes.

Features distinctive electro-hydraulic operating doors that lift vertically.

Fitted with deeply dished, period-correct BBS wheels wrapped in extra-wide 345/35 VR15 Pirelli P7 tires.

Adorned with a fully custom premium leather interior, a high-end vintage hi-fi audio system integrated into premium wood trims, electronic seat adjustments, and advanced seat climate controls.

Only 4 original units were ever officially assembled worldwide by the Hamburg-based tuner.

Out of the four pieces, three were equipped with gullwing doors, and only one single exclusive widebody version was created.

Due to extreme rarity and high coachbuilding historic value, documented restored specimens have a market valuation of over €600,000.

u/Venkie2Maybach — 9 days ago

The 1991 Audi Quattro Spyder was a groundbreaking mid-engined sports car concept unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, featuring an aluminum body, permanent all-wheel drive, and a V6 engine.

It featured an innovative lightweight aluminum body, emphasizing a focus on reducing weight for better performance.

The concept was designed with a mid-mounted engine paired with Audi's signature quattro permanent all-wheel-drive system.

Despite being a show car rather than a mass-production vehicle, the Quattro Spyder was a significant study in advanced materials and driving technology for Audi.

It was originally intended to be built as a production vehicle, but that plan did not come to fruition.

Though intended for production, it remained a one-off prototype that heavily influenced Audi's future design language, technology, and performance direction.

u/Venkie2Maybach — 10 days ago