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MINI Challenge 2022

MINI Challenge 2022

The one-make championship, organized by MINI Italia with the support of ACI Sport, is ready to kick off the eleventh season. This year there are three categories that compete on the tracks of the main Italian circuits, in six exciting events from 2 July to 23 October 2022. San Donato Milanese. Now in its eleventh consecutive edition, the MINI Challenge 2022 single-make championship warms up its engines to start a season full of challenges. Also this year, MINI Italia renews its commitment to organizing one of the most exciting competitions on the Italian scene. Passion, challenge, community and the art of performance are among the values of the famous championship signed by the iconic premium brand with a sporting DNA. The six events of 2022 will see the drivers compete on the tracks of the most famous national circuits. The MINI John Cooper Works Challenge Lite, the MINI John Cooper Works Challenge Pro and the MINI John Cooper Works Challenge Evo are ready to challenge each other in a new season full of emotions. The Academy race category continues in 2022, which also sees the under 25s on the track, as part of the MINI program dedicated to young people.

2026-06-06 09:59:31 +0000 UTC2026-06-06 10:02:43 +0000 UTC(3m)
Wellbeing behind the wheel – The new Bentley Azure Range

Wellbeing behind the wheel – The new Bentley Azure Range

To celebrate the arrival of the new Bentayga EWB, an exclusive First Edition is now available. Subject to a limited production run for the first twelve months of orders, it combines many of the most desirable options available for the car with a package of eye-catching details found only on Bentley First Editions. First Edition badging can be seen to the exterior of the car – a theme that extends inside, with badging on the veneered fascia, as well as embroidery on the seats. Unique First Edition contrast stitching and embroidery adorns the seats and, depending on the choice of veneers, handcrafted metal overlays just 0.075 mm thick can be applied to the fascia and waistrails in the front and the rear door veneer. The First Edition offers elegant and timeless design, focusing on maximum comfort and well-being. This specifically tailored specification includes a unique 22” ten-spoke directional wheel and bright lower bumper grilles. Other additional features as standard include unique quilted seats, mood lighting, a heated steering wheel, and increased driver's assistance aids. Attention to detail is clear, from the badging that identifies the car to the jewelled caps on the fuel and oil fillers.

2026-06-06 10:40:20 +0000 UTC2026-06-06 10:56:37 +0000 UTC(16m)
Colour change with the power of thought

Colour change with the power of thought

The Munich-based startup brainboost used the new and improved colour-changing effect in a one-off collaboration with the BMW Group at rad°hub aimed at raising awareness of mental health. With the help of brainboost, the BMW iX Flow was connected directly to the brain of the rad°hub delegates using an electroencephalograph (EEG), which records the brain's electrical activity. “The colour patterns of the BMW iX Flow react to brain activity and reflect the level of activity,” explains brainboost CEO Philipp Heiler. “Once the brain is at rest, the changes of patterns on the iX Flow also become calmer and more rhythmical.” A special animation was activated if delegates managed to maintain this state for several seconds. Thus, the participants were able to gradually calm and relax their brains under the guidance of the brainboost experts and with the help of neurofeedback via the iX Flow. This matures the knowledge of which strategies work best to specifically shut down one's own brain activity for relaxation, e.g. in everyday working life.

2026-06-06 10:28:28 +0000 UTC2026-06-06 10:33:51 +0000 UTC(5m)