Peter Kelly

LEADING Omagh bombing campaigner Michael Gallagher has revealed that he suffered a stroke while attending the public inquiry into the atrocity, saying he believes the strain of his long campaign for answers contributed to it.

After nearly a decade of anticipation and repeated delays, the second-generation Roadster has finally been unveiled in dramatic fashion at a private event near SpaceX’s rocket testing facility in McGregor, Texas. What began as a bold 2017 concept has emerged as a production-intent electric sports car capable of feats previously confined to science fiction, thanks to an optional package of cold-gas thrusters developed in collaboration with SpaceX.

At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, a striking new design manifesto has emerged as a statement of intent for the brand’s next chapter. Dubbed Cuorerosso, “red heart”, the concept arrives after years of anticipation as enthusiasts wait while existing models’ age and electrification timelines shift. Rather than another crossover, it takes the form of a 2+2 coupé that reasserts the marque’s commitment to beauty, dynamism, and emotional design.

A compelling new Vision model has been unveiled as the opening statement of a strategic realignment, offering the clearest look yet at an evolved design identity for the years ahead. Presented on a historic pier in Queens, New York, which is the same location where the mid-engined 550 Spyder first captured the world’s attention in 1953, the Mission S serves as both a design manifesto and a preview of a permanent mid-engined super sports car platform positioned above the brand’s iconic flagship.

A distinctive new private aircraft has entered the market, shaped entirely under the creative direction of Japanese designer NIGO and offered through an innovative fractional ownership model. Developed by NOT A GARAGE, the project transforms a Gulfstream G500 into a one-of-a-kind aircraft that extends the designer’s aesthetic from streetwear and fashion into private aviation.

A new limited-edition compact camera has been launched to mark the start of an official licensing partnership between prestigious German optics manufacturer Leica and Formula 1. The Q3 43 Formula 1 Edition translates motorsport materials and design cues into a high-end photographic tool, blending precision engineering with the tactile language of the racetrack.

Personal impact of Omagh Bomb Public Inquiry

A distinctive new portable amplifier has arrived from the Swedish design-focused music company known for its compact synthesisers and playful approach to sound. The Teenage Engineering EP-35 K.O. Amp marks the brand’s first foray into amplification, combining practical multi-instrument inputs, simple dial-controlled effects, and characteristically whimsical details in a battery-powered package.

A new high-performance pickup has been unveiled, transforming the Mercedes-AMG G 63 into an exclusive coachbuilt machine limited to just ten examples worldwide. The P 900 Rocket Edition revives and refines the earlier Rocket pickup concept, blending extreme power with the versatility of a pickup bed and the signature craftsmanship of a Masterpiece supercar.

A new open-cockpit variant of the mid-engined hybrid supercar has been introduced, claiming the title of the fastest open-top model in the manufacturer’s history. Developed with Formula 1-derived expertise, the Valhalla Spider retains the core performance of the coupe while adding the sensory thrill of open-air driving, all within a limited-production package.