The Lotus Esprit that seamlessly turned into a submarine in The Spy Who Loved Me has been voted the best James Bond gadget in the history of the storied franchise. A survey of Bond film fans conducted by entertainment and online gaming site PartyCasino ahead of the release of the 25th movie in the franchise, No Time to Die, found that more than a third of people (34%) remember the Lotus, driven by Roger Moore in the 1977 film, most fondly among the mountains of fancy technology enjoyed by the secret agent over the years. Mostly the brainchild of Bond’s MI6 colleague Q, there have been a vast array of these weird and wonderful contraptions since the first Bond film came out in 1962 – more than you can shake a wrist-mounted dart gun at, you might say.
Dhofar Automotive to sponsor Juventus Academy
Dhofar Automotive, the official distributor of Jeep vehicles in the Sultanate, announced a sponsorship agreement of the Juventus Football Academy in Oman, which began in September, for a period of one year. The Juventus Football Academy is the largest international academy that trains children on the skills of football, a popular sport in the Sultanate. The agreement stems from the extension of the international Juventus shirt sponsorship with Jeep until 2023/24. The Juventus Academy has trained over 15,000 players, preparing to develop their skills to build a football foundation that contributes towards increasing the number of football players and professionals.
Aston Martin launches DB5 Junior
The Little Car Company, Aston Martin and EON Productions announced the launch of a No Time To Die special edition Aston Martin DB5 Junior. Inspired by the 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die, released in cinemas from September 30, the film sees the return of the iconic Aston Martin DB5. This unique collaboration with The Little Car Company has created a gadget-laden collector’s item. The two-thirds scale version of the original comes with a fully electric powertrain.In true Bond style, this special edition boasts even greater power and range over the standard DB5 Vantage Junior, giving it a higher level of performance. The fuel gauge has been converted into a battery meter, while the oil temperature now monitors the motor temperature. The No Time To Die Special Edition has been designed as a convertible, and not the fixed head coupe driven by 007.
