Peter Kelly

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EULOGIES to Jimmy Carter were always going to be profound and heartfelt - especially among the Irish.

This past weekend, one of Japan’s largest automotive events took centre stage — the Tokyo Auto Salon. Renowned as a premier platform for automakers and aftermarket parts manufacturers to showcase their latest modified and tuned models, the 2025 edition did not disappoint. Here are some of our favourite highlights from this year’s show.

Abstract Abstract Volcanoes are the main pathway to the surface for volatiles that are stored within the Earth.

Few cars can truly claim to epitomise their category in the grand tapestry of motorsport history, but the Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/2 Daytona, produced in 1968, undoubtedly earns that distinction.

FOR a man small in stature, Paddy Hill will be forever remembered as a giant. A moral giant in famously challenging the all too frequent failures of justice that often mirrored his own.

Teenage Engineering, the Swedish brand known for blending sleek design with innovative technology in its music-related electronic products, has introduced the OP-XY, a groundbreaking portable sequencer, synthesiser, and sampler. Compact and versatile, the OP-XY is a new addition to the brand’s legacy of creating tools that inspire creativity on the go.

In recent years, LEGO has launched numerous motorsport-themed projects, particularly related to Formula 1, across its various collections. The upcoming LEGO Icons Williams Racing FW14B & Nigel Mansell model set once again features a detailed replica of the iconic race car, but the standout feature of the set is undoubtedly the Mansell minifigure, which bears a striking resemblance to the world champion driver.

The Mobile Suit Gundam anime TV series debuted in April 1979. To commemorate its 45th anniversary, various collaborations, including one with New Era, were launched last year. In December, it was announced that Gundam would collaborate with Japanese fashion brand Fragment Design. Led by founder Hiroshi Fujiwara, the project GUNDAM45FRGMT will feature a series of items with original designs supervised by Fujiwara. Now, we finally have a glimpse of one of these items.

Building on the original’s popularity, the Switch 2 introduces significant upgrades while retaining its signature hybrid console appeal. The new model features a larger display than the first generation’s 7-inch OLED screen and debuts a more ergonomic design. Its sleek black exterior, accented with subtle blue and red touches on the magnetically attached Joy-Cons, offers a more sophisticated aesthetic compared to the bright colours of its predecessor.