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Beep beep! Museums hold drive-thru exhibitions amidst the coronavirus pandemic

Multiple cultural institutions are announcing drive-thru art exhibitions to attract visitors while complying with new health and safety regulations.

Prestige automobile auctions return to Monaco

Now that lockdown is coming to a close, major auction houses are beginning to bring their wares to market. A case in point is Artcurial Motorcars, which has announced a sale of prestige automobiles in Monaco on July 21, 2020.

Number of the day: 862,118 public charging points for electric vehicles worldwide

Every day, ETX Studio puts the spotlight on a number that highlights a unique aspect of our times. Today, it is 862,118, the number of public charging points that were in operation around the world at the end of 2019, according to the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The figure represents a spectacular increase of 60% in just one year.

Trailer: Project Cars 3 aims to please sim crowd, newcomers

A third entry to the realism-focused "Project Cars" franchise is appealing to existing fans as well as a new crowd of players.

A glove that delivers medical assistance for motorcyclists

French glove maker Racer has introduced an innovative new feature intended to save lives. Its mixed leather glove connects to the ID1 e-health solution, enabling the identification of any road accident victim, offering access to their medical files and appropriate first aid.

Air pollution down in major European cities

Nitrogen dioxide emissions, produced mainly by vehicles and industrial activities, dropped by 54% in Paris and about 45% in Madrid, Milan and Rome during the lockdown, according to maps published by the European Space Agency in April.

How to get your car back into peak form before safely hitting the road again

After several weeks off the road, your car needs a minimum amount of maintenance before you can safely take it out on the roads again. The Spanish car manufacturer Seat has published a checklist to help you make sure that your vehicle is roadworthy after the lockdown.

QUIZZ: DO YOU KNOW THE DISTANCES BETWEEN THESE TOWNS?

As the lockdown draws to an end, several European countries have authorised people to travel for short distances. But do you know the driving distances between these towns?

Michelin manufactures face masks

Michelin has mobilised on all fronts to produce masks and visors as 10 European plants launch production in April 2020

Motoring: reduce the risk of infection

During this unprecedented lockdown, it is above all recommended that people only leave their homes if absolutely necessary, to go shopping or see a doctor…, but some of us have to use our car to get to work (thank you to all those working so hard to care for the population at the moment!). Here are some of ViaMichelin’s tips.