#middle-aged in Toyota years

[keldae]

Mechanics get a bad rap -- and the ones at the dealership I go to for my oil changes definitely deserve it. Last time I got my oil done, they told me I had a power steering leak and an engine leak. And when I went to the tire place to switch my tires last month, they quoted me $460 to replace my rear brakes (that they said were imminent).

Went to my family mechanic today (friend of my dad’s, been in the business for ages, properly certified and all that) and the verdict? The power steering issue was a clamp that needed to be fixed, the “engine leak” was minor sweating, the rear brakes are fine for another year, and the only actual issue was a fuse that needed to be replaced.

I’m so grateful to have an honest and reliable mechanic who charges VERY reasonably (waaaaay cheaper than the dealership) and doesn’t try to take advantage of a single girl who doesn’t speak car every time I go in for problems!

[badomensbaby]

rules of the road. lrh

pairing: luke hemmings x fem!reader

summary: finally getting your driver's license after moving to the big city for college, you're a bit stunned by your dorky, charming driving instructor.

warnings: 18+ only. minors DNI. flirting/flustering, protected smut, praise kink, mommy kink, car sex, safe sane and consensual, explicit sexual content. (driving instructor! luke, racecar driver! luke)

words: 6,307

a/n: one beautiful evening, as i was driving home with a frosty from wendy's balanced in my lap, i saw a student driver vehicle and i was like! hm! what if... and then this kind of happened. i tried to keep a keen eye while editing but if there's an error, feel free to let me know! <3

feedback and constructive criticism welcome. requests are open!

Copyright © 2024 badomensbaby. All rights reserved. This original work is not allowed to be reposted on any platform in any format.

You weren't a typically nervous person.

Growing up in a town where you practically had to just figure it out on your own, nothing really got under your skin. Not tractor maintenance nor harvest schedules, or that nasty little wasp's nest in the cattle barn in the spring.

But tests, those were a different story.

From college entrance exams to applying for your driver's license, those were the types of tests that made your heart race and your palms clam up. Because it was the unknown that bothered you so much. The unfamiliarity.

And, sprinkle in the fact that you'd left the family farm to pursue a college degree into the mix and every worry's been increased tenfold. As the baby of the family, first daughter behind a handful of rowdy, hard-working boys, being the first of your household to attend college was a serious milestone. You could only hope to make your parents and siblings proud.

But moving to the big city meant learning to drive. Well, legally. You've spent countless hours in your father's farm truck or your grandfather's tractor, you weren't necessarily inexperienced when it came to driving but you've never really been surrounded by other drivers. Just gravel roads and grassy two-tracks and your bothers dirt bikes.

The initial exam, a knowledge test about road signs and rules, wasn't too bad. They'd given you a practice test and a helpful guide booklet when you'd arrived at your appointment. It felt odd, being just barely twenty years old and taking a driver knowledge exam alongside kids barely pushing sixteen. You felt behind but it wasn't your fault.

Nerves didn't erupt in your stomach until the kind lady in the Secretary of State's office informed you that you'd be taking an on-road driver skills test. An instructor will watch you, quiz you, and grade you accordingly and if you fail, you can kiss your ability to drive legally goodbye until you pass.

Now that makes you nervous. Like there's ravenous butterflies swarming your stomach. You're already under a lot of pressure with fall classes starting soon and your part-time job, now you're worried about passing your driver's exam. The lady assured you there's nothing to fret over, that the instructor you've been assigned is well versed in the rules of the road and he's a total sweetheart.

Waiting in the parking lot wasn't the worst part. You were told he'd arrive shortly, a man named Mr. Hemmings, in one of the contracted company's instructing vehicles. Plastered with bright yellow stickers along the back, just shouting to everyone on the road that you're an inexperienced driver so take it easy.

Expecting some middle aged, married, grumpy man with nothing positive to say, the nerves weren't so bad as you basked in the moderate heat of the Michigan summer sun. Your phone pings a few times, a slew of good lucks and you've got this! from your family members. You don't even realize there's a stark white Toyota Camry pulling up to the curb until the scuff of shoes on the asphalt catches your attention.

"Y/N L/N?" A thick, low voice questions. A text message to your eldest brother sits unfinished beneath your thumbs, lips parting with shock. There's no bald patch or flat tire sticking out beneath his shirt, hell it barely looks like he's wearing a shirt at all because the white fabric is so snug and pulled taught over his abdomen and chest and arms that it's absolutely ludicrous. "Y/N?" he repeats.

"Yeah- yeah, that's me," You hesitantly stand, shoving your phone in the pocket of your jeans before brushing your now clammy hands along your thighs. His eyes flicker between the clipboard in his hand and you, shamelessly raking up and down your frame before clearing his throat.

"Great," His lips twist into a wide, toothy smile, shoulders seemingly relaxing at the confirmation. His stance laxes, nodding his head of bouncy, golden curls towards the vehicle that's idling behind him. "Why don't we go ahead and get started?"

You nod, swallowing the thick lump forming in your throat, hardly maintaining eye contact with the instructor as you climb into the driver's seat and watch him awkwardly fit himself into the seat beside you. "Okay," He blows out a breath. "I'm Mr. Hemmings but you can just call me Luke, it's easier and nobody likes saying a long name especially if you're in a panic."

You barely manage a short, clipped laugh. "Rad. Anyway, we're gonna be in here for the next hour or so. I'm mainly here to make sure you understand vehicle safety and that you're prepared to operate this beauty on your own," With a laugh, Mr. Hemmings taps the dashboard with his palm. "Well, not this beauty obviously, but you get my point. Oh! And I have break pedals over here just in case. I haven't used them yet this month so please don't put us in a situation where I might need to."

He's funny, you'll admit. In a dorky, charming kind of way. He hasn't stopped smiling the entire time and you're curious if he's just that way in general or if it's a front because he probably deals with some right idiots when it comes to being an instructor. "You're quiet."

"Sorry," You mumble, hands still folded in your lap. "I'm just a bit nervous."

"There's really no need," he assures you, turning in his seat with an excited smile. "If you've passed your vision and knowledge tests then this is like, a cakewalk. Have you driven before?"

"Yeah, back home," You tell him. "Mostly just old trucks, though. I don't think I've ever driven a proper car."

"Cool, car virgin. I like that," Luke turns his attention back to the clipboard, scribbling something that you're unable to make out because it's complete chicken scratch. "Well, why don't we get going so we can stay on track."

"Okay," You breathe out, clasping the seatbelt over your lap. Under your breath, you rattle off the first steps of safety before your hands ever touch the steering wheel. Seatbelt, check. Rearview mirror, check. Side mirrors, check. When everything seems as it should, you rest one hand on the wheel before shifting the vehicle into drive, peering out of the passenger's side mirror to ensure no cars are coming up behind you in the lot.

Luke stays silent, observing you, pen hovering over his checklist sheet. As you head towards the exit, you realize you have absolutely no clue where you're meant to go. "Uhh-"

"Take a left here," Luke tells you. Signaling, you check both ways for any oncoming traffic before exiting the parking lot, keeping an eye on the speed limit signs posted on the side of the road. "And at the next light, hang a right. We'll follow that through downtown and then get you on the highway for a bit."

Nodding, you try to keep yourself composed and not let the nerves get to you as you follow his instruction. You make sure to slow down appropriately as you cruise through the city's downtown area, briefly taking in the brick buildings and shops as you pass.

The vehicle's air is a little stiff, a little warm underneath the summer sun and you're considering asking Luke if he can turn the air on but he's too busy drumming his fingertips along his bare thigh to really pay you any mind. You'd always heard that driving instructors were very observant, overly cautious and very strict about everything but Luke's so laid back it's slowly beginning to relieve your nerves.

"Would you mind turning on the air?" Luke asks, eyes soft and kind when you glance over at him. You're just trekking along behind other vehicles, following signs for the highway that's still a few miles out. It's probably one of the things on his checklist, for you to tinker with something and hope it doesn't distract you enough to cause any accidents.

Glancing at the various knobs, luckily they're standard and simple, similar to your father's truck so pressing two buttons quickly has cool air flowing into the car. You feel a little more at ease, less of an iron grip on the steering wheel. "You're doing great, by the way." Luke chimes in.

"Thanks," You keep an eye on the Jeep that keeps randomly breaking in front of you, easing off of the accelerator when applicable. You weren't a newbie when it came to driving itself, just following the actual road laws and learning the flow of traffic. "I need to turn right up here?" You ask.

Luke hums with a nod. He's began muttering some tune under his breath along with his finger-drumming, as if he isn't remotely worried about you merging onto the highway. Picking up speed, you join alongside the few cars rumbling along the road. "We'll take this to the next town over, about thirty minutes, then we'll head back and do a few simple maneuvers and that's it."

You nod, fighting the urge to sigh. Who knew your road test would be so boring? There's no music, just the sound of your tires on the asphalt and Luke's low humming. "Why'd you decide to become an instructor? Isn't it- well, boring?"

A slow chuckle slips out of your instructor's mouth, elbow perched on the door, hand clasped against the side of his face. "It's not all boring, I swear. I just like helping people become confident drivers. You'd be surprised how many students I've had that are too terrified to even start the engine."

"You're pretty laid back, it's definitely making me less nervous," You laugh softly, keeping your eyes on the empty road. "Helps that you're not bad looking either."

Shit, you weren't meant to say that.

In your peripheral, you can see Luke squirm slightly in his seat, instantly worrying that you've made him uncomfortable. You're about to retract your statement and apologize but the grin that overtakes his pink lips stops you. "Thank you," he says honestly, his tone a little strained. "So are you. I mean, I wouldn't say not bad looking, you're pretty- like quite pretty- and okay, is it a little warm in here? Jeez."

You stifle a laugh at his nervous rambling. It's cute, kind of refreshing, too. But a weight settles in your stomach because no, you absolutely cannot think your driving instructor is cute. Doesn't that cross some kind of line? Break a rule? It has to. "So- are you uh.. getting your driver's license to.. drive to your boyfriend's house orr.."

Oh god, he's also pretty damn terrible at flirting. Normally, you'd find it cringey and a tad obnoxious but it's cute on him. Adorable, even, because he's definitely a handful of years older than you but he flusters so easily it makes your confidence soar.

There's nothing wrong with indulging in it, is there? It's not like you're gonna fuck him on the side of the highway or anything.

"No boyfriend," You keep a straight face, like you're intently focused on the billboards you pass by. "Or girlfriend." You tack on, just to see him flounder a little more.

"Oh- yeah, rad," Luke nods a few times. "That's- yeah, okay, cool."

God, he's so fucking cute. How'd you get so damn lucky to have him as an instructor?

Luke's tapping the window ledge aimlessly, almost looking uncomfortable but not with you, like something's gnawing at him. "Hey, can you pull off at this rest stop for a minute? I need to- uh- bathroom. Yeah."

"Sure." You signal off, slowing down as you near the small building, only a few cars scattered in the parking lot. Luke quickly unbuckles himself and slips out of the car, almost too fast for you to realize there's a tent in his shorts. Well, fuck.

You've never really been the hook-up type in the past, coming from such a small town there's slim pickings when you know everyone's faults. Only when your family would travel up to Mackinac Island or down to Kalamazoo to visit family would you end up fooling around with some local for an afternoon but that didn't happen very often.

Though the circumstances aren't ideal, there's obviously some kind of attraction on both sides. Probably just some silly short-term infatuation and who knows what's running through Luke's mind. But he's hot, there's no denying that, and guilt tugs at your chest because he's here to do a job and you're just being a massive distraction.

Luke returns about fifteen minutes later, a little flushed in the face but there's this look he's sporting that looks nothing short of pure bliss. You're not stupid, you can recognize a post-orgasm haze from a million miles away.

God, did he really get off in a public rest stop bathroom? What the hell was he so worked up over? You bite back any inappropriate questions lingering on your tongue as he buckles himself in and you merge back onto the highway.

Luke doesn't say a word until it's time to circle back. He's quiet, too quiet, thrumming his fingers against his knee in a rhythm you aren't able to recognize. You decide to go the exact speed limit, setting the cruise control and waiting for Luke to ask why you've done that but no such comment comes.

"You okay?" You finally ask. The two of you are trapped in here for at least another thirty minutes on the highway alone, then likely another twenty or thirty around town after that. The silence isn't deafening but it's making you a little uneasy.

"Me? Yeah- I'm great. Fantastic, actually. Why wouldn't I be? Nothing's wrong. Everything's peachy." The instructor rambles.

Something's definitely wrong. You're not a very confrontational person but you'd rather have whatever issue at hand out in the open than let it linger silently the remainder of your test. "Luke-"

As you're getting his attention, the car begins to splutter. Numerous lights illuminate the dashboard, a loud rumbling sound making the steering wheel shake beneath your hands. Immediately, Luke begins to press on the emergency instructor's breaks and with some guidance, he helps you pull off on the shoulder just as the engine dies.

Not believing the sight before you, you turn to Luke, who's equally as shocked and silent, both of your chests heaving. "What the hell?" You ask aloud.

"I have no clue," Luke says frantically. "The car's been running fine all day. There weren't any warning lights, were there?"

Truthfully, you don't remember. "I don't.. think so? All of them lit up before it crapped out."

"Shit," Luke curses lowly. "Let me see if I can figure out what's going on."

Luke slips out of the Camry, leaving his clipboard behind. You hear him yell, muffled, "Pop the hood!" And you do, after taking a second to find the button with your shaky fingers.

The longer Luke is beneath the hood the longer you worry. It's an early Thursday evening, on a fairly quiet highway, and the likelihood that some passerby is going to offer assistance is slim. Plus, tow trucks in this area only operate within a ten mile radius, so it's unlikely you'll find one for a reasonable price if the car is toast.

This is what you get for thinking he's cute, your brain tosses at you. You know it isn't true but it's kind of ironic, isn't it?

Luke slips back inside the car. "Well, one of the hoses broke," He sighs, digging through the pockets of his shorts in search of his cellphone. "So the car won't start even if we wanted it to. We'll have to call a tow truck."

"Of course this would happen during my driving exam," You sigh, eyes fluttering shut as a low, frustrated groan crawls up your throat. "Just my luck."

"I probably shouldn't include the fact that I have no service then, should I?"

Your eyes pry open. "What?" You ask, finding your phone and sure enough, no fucking signal. "Seriously? We're on the damn highway, not in the middle of the ocean!"

"Hey, we'll be fine," Luke rests his hand momentarily on your shoulder and you try to ignore the goosebumps rising on your skin. Sheepishly, he pulls it away. "I'll see if I can make an emergency call to highway patrol."

"Please do," You mumble weakly.

Your father would have a field day if he could see you. Barely a week into living away from them and you're stranded on the side of the highway with a hot driving instructor. What a joke.

With no luck, Luke groans, tossing his phone onto the dashboard. "My phone died," he says. "Can you call on yours?"

"Yeah," You dial using your phone's emergency function, only to be met with CALL FAILED in big letters. "How the hell can an emergency call fail?"

"Okay, well at least we've both probably eaten recently and I keep snacks in the trunk," You toss a glare towards the blonde, not finding his statement remotely relieving at all. "What? Teenagers get grumpy so I always have granola bars on hand."

"So we're stuck," You sigh softly. Luke nods, hands toying with one another. "Until I get signal or someone passing by takes pity on us."

"I'm sorry Y/N," Luke says quietly. "About- about all of this. I really had no idea, this car's never given me any problems."

"It's not your fault," You glance over at him, noticing his lower lip tucked between his teeth. "I'm gonna walk a bit and see if I can get signal, alright?"

"You shouldn't go alone," Luke says, a bit rushed. "I mean, not that you aren't capable or anything because I'm sure you are - female empowerment and all that I just- uh-"

"Just stay here," You say, a little clipped. You aren't upset with him, just the situation. "I'll be right back."

Luke swallows thickly, blue eyes wide. "Yes m'am."

You slip out of the car and begin walking along the shoulder, grass and gravel crunching beneath your feet, checking your cellphone every few seconds in hopes that a signal will appear. A big fat SOS stares back at you, practically mocking you.

After ten or so minutes, you aren't sure how far you've walked but you can't see the Camry anymore. You know it'll cool off soon as the sun begins to set and it'll be best if you're somewhere safe. Regretfully, you head back to the car to find Luke scribbling on his clipboard in the passenger seat.

"Nothing," You say, checking your phone once more, noticing it's been about thirty minutes since you've pulled off the road. "What're you drawing over there?"

"Just doodling," He says, showing you a mix of scribbles along the bottom of your driving checklist. "What else am I supposed to do? We're stuck for the time being."

"Yeah, you're right."

It's silent for a few minutes, aside from Luke's been inking the checklist. "We could.. play a game, maybe? Something to keep our minds off of.. y'know, the whole car breaking down thing."

"What kind of game?" You ask.

"Oh- uh, twenty questions?" Luke offers.

You snort. Twenty questions is for horny teenagers, not two almost-strangers stuck in a broken down vehicle on the side of the highway. "Guess that's a no."

"What about what are the odds?" You suggest. "I played it all the time with my soccer friends, it's pretty fun."

"Okay," Luke agrees. "You'll have to explain the rules to me, though."

You sit up a little straighter, a smile unknowingly tugging at your lips. Maybe there's an ulterior motive ping-ponging in the back of your mind. Maybe.

"It's really easy. One of us says something like 'what are the odds that you'll make an embarrassing noise', then pick a number in your head, and on the count of three we'll both say a number and if it's the same the other person has to do that thing. Make sense?"

"I think I've got it," Luke nods, turning in his seat with excited eyes. He looks fucking adorable. You shake your head, getting comfortable in the seat. "Okay, can I go first?"

"Go for it."

"Okay- uh, what are the odds that you'll.. you'll- tell me something about yourself?"

That's not quite it but a good start, Luke.

"One through fifteen." You say. "Three.. two... one.."

"Ten."

"Twelve."

"Ah, shit," Luke frowns. "I don't think I'm very good at this."

"You'll get the hang of it," You tap his knee with the back of your hand without a thought, watching his cheeks twinge pink. "I'll go. What are the odds you'll pass me?"

"One in.. ten," Luke says. "Three.. two.. one.."

"Six."

"Six."

"Aha!" You grin, victoriously. "See, I'm a mindreader."

"As if I'd flunk you," Luke rolls his eyes. "You're a good driver, Y/N. You need to be a little more confident but there's no way I'd fail you."

You need to be a little more confident. Sure, Luke was talking about driving but that doesn't mean you can't apply that statement to anything else, right?

"Alright, my turn," Luke rolls his lips in thought. "What are the odds that.. you'd be my friend on Facebook?"

"Facebook?" You ask, a brow raised. "Nobody uses Facebook anymore, Luke."

"I do," Luke defends softly, shoulders drawing inward. "Just play along, Y/N."

"Okay, fine," You laugh softly. "Uhh, one in ten. Three.. two.. one.."

"Four."

"Eight."

"Damn, looks like we won't be Facebook friends," You tease, the flush still bright and red and pretty on Luke's cheeks. He's so easy to fluster. You almost regret what you're about to say. "What are the odds you'll admit the real reason we stopped at the rest area?"

Luke's face falls. "I.." He glances away from you, clearly caught off guard and there's a stinging in your chest. You should've just kept your mouth shut, he didn't deserve to be called out like that.

"I'm so sorry, that was too far, I-"

"It's..okay," Luke lets out a wavering breath. "I feel really bad about that," Your brows furrow. "Look I- I think you're really pretty and this is so, so unprofessional of me but I uh- you said girlfriend and my mind just- went off on it's own. I'm sorry."

"Oh," Your mouth feels dry all of a sudden. "You were thinking of me with- oh."

Luke looks away, clearly embarrassed, a blush blooming down his neck. "I'm sorry, Y/N. It was really inappropriate and I shouldn't have."

"It's okay," You assure him. Luke looks like a kicked puppy, unsure as his eyes slowly meet yours, not quite believing you. "Seriously, it's fine. I- yeah, I'm also into girls. I don't blame you for your.. thoughts, or whatever."

Luke sucks in a sharp breath, like you've said something sinfully explicit. "I- maybe we should end the game here before I say something really stupid."

He isn't covert about it, covering his growing hard-on, beginning to tent his shorts. Your tongue feels heavy in your mouth, trailing along the inside of your lower lip. Fuck, you have quite the opportunity here and it would be a shame if you let it go to waste. Consensually, of course.

"You're thinking about me with a girl again, aren't you?" You boldly accuse, your eyes narrowing in a teasing manner, watching Luke's gentle blue eyes widen and mouth fall open. "It's okay if you are."

He's so.. submissive. You've never really explored the whole dynamic of positions like that but making your instructor blush and squirm makes you feel.. hot.

"Maybe," Luke's voice is small, soft, and you're loving every second of it. "Y/N, I-"

"What're you thinking about, Luke?" You ask, leaning forward to rest your elbows on the center console, your tone low. "Me kissing another girl, maybe? Getting all hot and bothered and messy and wet?"

A whimper crawls up his throat. "I- fuck."

You trail a finger along his thigh, tracing the leg of his shorts. "Maybe you'd just watch, huh?" You provoke him, watching his Adam's apple bob in his throat. "You'd like that, wouldn't you?"

"Yeah- I would.." His voice is weak, lips parting and soft little pants escaping them. He's so easy for it, you love it. The dominance rolling off of you in waves seems to come naturally and who are you to deny it? "Y/N.."

"What, Luke? What do you need?"

Need. Luke keens. "I.. can I.."

"You wanna touch yourself?" You ask.

"No.. you, please."

You hum. How can you say no, when he sounds so wrecked like that? "Think there's enough room for us in the back there?"

"Don't wanna.. move," Luke mumbles, eyes already glazed over. He's so far gone. "My lap?"

You won't toy with him anymore, not when he's offering to get you off. To touch you. God, his fingers are beautiful and long and you're dying to have them buried inside of you. "Yeah, 'kay." You puff out, watching Luke adjust himself properly and helping guide you to sit in his lap, your knees on either side of his hips.

It isn't ideal but it'll work. He works with shaky, excited hands to unfasten the button and zipper of your jean shorts before trailing his fingers along the waistline of your underwear. "Can I?" You nod, teeth sinking into your lower lip in anticipation.

Without hesitance, Luke dips his hand into the waistband, finding your damp heat with ease. His fingers curl around you, whimpering at the warmth before a finger slips inside of you, slick and velvety. "Oh- fuck."

"Luke," You moan out softly, clasping a hand on the instructor's shoulder. He carries a steady pace, sliding a second finger beside the first, brutally hard at the warmth coating his digits. "Fuck, feels so good."

"You're so wet," He mumbles, like he's surprised, peering up at your blissed out features. "Fuck, did I- did I do this to you?"

"Yes," Your hips shift greedily, making his fingers sink deeper into you. "You're just so.."

"So?" You can feel his breath against your collarbone through your shirt.

"So needy," You moan, rotating your hips, effectively riding Luke's fingers, like he's some kind of toy. "It's so hot, how hard you get so easily- I- fuck, there."

"Y/N," Luke pants against you, his free hand trailing up to your hip, holding tightly. "Wanna make you cum, please."

"Yeah?" You breathe out. "Gonna let me ride your fingers? Fuck myself until I cum?"

"Oh god," Luke trembles, his movements faltering but it doesn't matter, you're moving steadily and the more you shift the more his fingers hit that perfect spot. You can feel it in your toes, that you're close, but you need something else to get you there.

"Did you think about me?" You ask, a light sweat forming on your brow. "When you got off in the bathroom? Did you moan for me?"

"Yes," Luke admits in a whine. "Yes- fucking- came so hard, Y/N. Thought of you the whole time."

Just thinking about Luke, working his cock so quickly in his fist thinking about you is enough, warmth flooding your stomach as your orgasm rapidly approaches and you're releasing all over Luke's fingers. Like a fucking floodgate.

"Oh fuck," You hear him moan, fingers slowing as your hips come to a halt. "Fuck, Y/N."

Blissful and warm and flushed, Luke retracts his fingers from you, the digits glistening as he slips them into his mouth with needy, complacent hums. He looks more wrecked than you do.

"Can I- can I ride you?" You blurt.

Luke goes rigid. "What?"

"I wanna ride you," You reiterate. "I wanna fuck you, Luke. Can I?"

"You- yeah, fuck of course," Luke's eyes are blue and glassy and glazed and you aren't even sure how he's functioning right now. He hasn't even cum yet so- wait. "Just give me a minute.."

Curiously, you shift back a bit on his lap to see he's half-hard and there's an obvious damp patch on the front of his shorts. "Did you cum while you were touching me?"

Luke nods. "Sorry."

"Fuck that's so hot," You can't help it, fitting both hands beneath his jaw to tilt his head upward, capturing his lips easily with your own. He tastes like spearmint gum and flavored coffee, it's all you can think about when you feel his tongue swipe across your bottom lip. That was too easy, you can already feel his dick fattening against your thigh again. "Do you have a condom?"

"In my wallet," Luke pants against your mouth. "I wasn't like- expecting this, by the way."

"Neither was I," You laugh softly, pressing a kiss to the corner of his lips. "Let me get my shorts off."

Car sex seems so hot in theory until you're caught up in the moment and you're stuck trying to take off clothing where it's just not possible. You manage to slip your shorts off, leaving your damp underwear on before claiming Luke's lap once again. The condom sits in the crevice between his thigh and hip, fly open and dick straining against the seam of his boxers.

"Get yourself ready for me," You tell him softly, your fingertips trailing along your lower abdomen, along the inside of your shirt to cup your breasts beneath your bra. Luke's in a trance, nearly swallowing his own tongue before nodding and barely wiggling his shorts and boxers down his hips. He slips the condom on, abandoning the foil packet god knows where, before stroking himself a few times with a gentle hiss. "Fuck, you're gorgeous."

Luke squirms at that. "Thank you," he mutters. "Can I- are you ready?"

"So ready," He carefully aligns his hips with yours before slowly pressing inside, letting out tiny whimpers with every inch he sinks in. "Fuck."

"Y/N," Luke moans, eyes threatening to fall shut. His hands find your thighs, blunt nails digging into the soft skin there, hips threatening to rut upwards at the sheer warmth encasing his cock. It's immeasurable, how good you feel wrapped snugly around him.

"So good, Luke, you're doing so good," You praise gently, holding yourself upright with your hands on his broad shoulders. Once he's buried to the hilt, you slowly rock your hips in a circle, eliciting a short gasp from the blonde. "Such a good boy."

The simple phrase makes Luke choke on his own breath. "You're so warm," he mumbles, lips barely moving, chest rising and falling steadily. You rock your hips again. "Oh my god."

Luke isn't like the guys you've slept with before. He's sensitive and responsive and it's probably the hottest thing you've ever witnessed. It's like he's fighting the urge to give in. Slowly, you begin to bounce in his lap, testing the waters. Luke moans every time you sink down.

"Yeah?" You ask him after a particularly whiny moan falls from his mouth. "Feel good, Luke? Tell me. Tell me how good it feels."

"Feels so good," He babbles, a wheezy, whining mess every bounce you make. It's slick and wet and so fucking hot you know you'll cum again sometime soon. He's hitting all the right spots inside of you. It helps he's probably the biggest dick you've taken by far. "So good. Please don't stop, please."

"Not gonna stop," You mutter, nails sinking into the skin of his shoulders. "You're such a good boy, Luke. Taking it so well. Feel so good inside me."

Luke lets out a squeak when you clench around him. "Mommy-"

Your hips falter briefly but you can't stop, you refuse, because that word, though you've never been called that before it lights a flame inside of your stomach that makes you want more and more and more. "Yeah?" You abandon your grip on one of his shoulders to clasp his jaw, making Luke meet your eyes, his half lidded and cloudy and dark blue. "Gonna let mommy fuck you, Luke? Ride your cock until she cums?"

Luke bites down on his lower lip so hard he swears he can taste blood. His head is swirling, like yours, all fuzzy and fucked dumb. Your pace grows quicker, a bit more focused but frenzied, until Luke's panting to the point where he's babbling words that don't even make any sense. "Gonna- please- need-"

"What, Luke? What do you need?" You ask, ghosting your lips over his own. He whimpers against your mouth.

"Wanna cum, mommy. Can I?"

"Yeah baby," You press a hard kiss to his mouth, pushing your tongue past his lips and that's all he needs, gripping your thighs tightly until he's fully inside of you before releasing into the condom. Luke slumps slightly, clearly spent but you're far from finished. "Stay still, won't you?"

"What-" Luke mutters, flushed and confused when you begin to raise your hips and sink back down on him. "Oh fuck me."

"So close, Luke," He isn't softening in the slightest. It almost makes you smile, makes you proud because he's so turned on, just letting you use him like some kind of fuck toy. "Touch me?"

Luke nods, blissed out, attaching his thumb to your clit and rubbing furious, hard circles. Your thighs tremble as your orgasm builds up, toes curling inside of your shoes before finally letting go and releasing all over his length.

Shuddering through the warmth spreading up the base of your spine, your nails sink into the instructor's shoulders, panting against his mouth as he tips his head up to connect your lips in a soft kiss. Your skin feels tingly in the best way, electric, and your head swarming furiously.

Luke pulls away first. He's so flushed, from the tips of his ears to the base of his neck and you're positive that pretty pink blush has reached his naval, there's no doubt. He's definitely a full-body blusher. "Y/N.."

"Yeah?" You ask quietly, breathless, noticing the windows have fogged up a little bit from your activities.

"Can you.. sorry, it's just uh- the condom's a bit uncomfortable." The blonde grimaces apologetically, reddening further when you muffle out a short laugh and slowly climb off of him. Your underwear are soaked, from your own release, but you slide your shorts back on anyways as Luke ties off the condom and places it hesitantly on the floorboard.

Now that the two of you are dressed, less short on breath, you figure it might be best to address what the hell just happened. "Luke-"

"Y/N-"

"Sorry, go ahead," You mumble.

"I wasn't- planning that. Or, expecting it, I swear," Luke says rather quickly, eyes flitting away from you, a bit embarrassed. "Please don't think I make a habit of this. You're- you're the first."

You swallow harshly. "The first?"

A nervous, awkward laugh tumbles out of Luke's mouth. "No, no, that was a girlfriend in high school. I mean- uh- student."

"Oh," You puff out a relieved breath, resting your head back. You're still warm and relaxed from your orgasms. "Well in that case, I don't really sleep with driving instructors, so I guess it's a first for both of us."

"It's not.." Luke trails off, his voice low, like he isn't sure how to phrase what he's thinking. "It won't be the only time, will it?"

That comes as a bit of a surprise to you. Again, you weren't really the hook-up type but the guys you have hooked up with in the past were quick to forget it even happened and move on with their lives.

You're stunned into a short silence. Will that be the only time you hook up with Luke? Sure, he's funny, and insanely attractive, but aside from the few things you've shared during the drive he's still almost a complete stranger.

"I understand," Luke quietly says.

"No I- sorry, I was just- surprised," You say. "I'd like to see you again. Maybe not in a broken down car on the side of the highway."

Luke chuckles briefly. "Okay, cool," The tension seems to slip from his shoulders. "Sorry, I'm not really good at this. I don't really uh- date? Just, with work and everything it's hard to find the time."

"Being a driving instructor is that demanding?" You inquire, a lighthearted teasing lift to your voice. The highway is still dead silent and the sun is slowly beginning to set. Soon, you'll be cast in a hue of pinks and oranges and pretty purples.

"I race for a living," Luke says, catching your attention abruptly, your brows furrowing in confusion. "It's not something I really bring up in conversation or during uh- other things."

"You're not like, a Nascar driver or something, right?" You joke. Luke stays silent. "What the fuck?"

Way to go, Y/N. Fucking a driving instructor slash Nascar driver. Your parents would be so proud. Stupid girl.

"Like I said, I don't really tell people," Luke quickly defends, swallowing as an anxious look perturbs his features. "This doesn't uh- change anything right? About seeing me again?"

"No but if my dad finds out you're gonna be forced into every Sunday dinner until you're dead," You speak without thinking, still shocked about Luke's line of work. And here you were thinking he was just a dorky driving instructor for the state of Michigan. "Sorry, that was weird."

Luke laughs, shaking his head. He took your comment well, like too well, and you're starting to think maybe Luke isn't real at this point. He's too.. perfect. Handsome, dorky, a fucking racecar driver. "You're fine, I get it. Your dad's a big fan, then?"

"Huge," You sigh. "My brothers, too."

"You think they'd come to a race if I set aside some tickets?" Luke's teeth sink into his bottom lip, a hopeful look on his splotchy, pink face.

"I- I mean yeah," You stumble. "Luke, you really don't have to.."

"I want to," He reassures you, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips. "I really wanna see you again and if free tickets is the way I can then, I'd be dumb not to offer."

"For the record, I'd see you again regardless of the free tickets," You tell him, leaning to rest your elbows on the console. One of his eyebrows arch curiously, in a way that's so damn hot and Luke doesn't even realize it.

"Yeah?" he asks.

"Yeah," You confirm. "By the way-"

You're cut off by the chirping of a siren, glancing out of the rearview mirror to see a State Trooper has parked behind you, lights flashing.

Well fuck. This'll be fun.

[orgasming-caterpillar]

F1 Drivers As Desi Boys

A.K.A. The F1 grid as Indian guys

Also, I will be writing an entire chatfic about this AU on ao3, so stay tuned ;)

Charles Leclerc — “Charlie”

I think he would be from Mumbai. But like, he lived in the very high-end part of it so it's very hard to know right off the bat.

I just KNOW he studied abroad, okay? Italy or Canada I think. Look at his face— you just know he's the kinda guy people see on the street and think “angrej”

Speaks Hindi with a subtle but insufferable white guy accent. He can't even help it, that's just how he speaks. He once called Max “bhenchod” with the most authentic, desi accent when he was mad and they have all beaches in that high ever since.

Dropped out of university in his last year and came back to India to handle his dad's business after his dad's death.

Fell in love with the hot employee and made him the manager. Everyone knows Carlos got the position by sleeping with the new young hot boss but they stay silent to avoid getting fired.

Now lives in the same complex in Mumbai as Carlos, Max, Lando and others. Lives with his mother, two brothers and a dog.

Leo is a recurring guest in every society event no matter what. Shanta aunty ki kitty party? He's invited. Children playing cricket below? He is the referee. Security guard's dad died? Arthi Leo hi utha raha hai.

Best friends with Pierre. went to the same school as him in his childhood.

Not friendly at ALL with Max.

Carlos Sainz— “Mirchi”

Marathi Mulga for sure

Maula Mere Maula king of guy

His ass should be in a TV serial

Was a regular office worker before he fucked down his boss and now he's the manager. And, well, a win is a win, right?

His parents were kind of homophobic before he became the manager. It's hilarious, actually.

He has such a good voice. If you catch him singing one of the old bollywood songs of Lata Mangeshkar or Muhammad Rafi, consider yourself blessed by the gods.

Knows how to cook since he lives alone

Literally the guy every aunty dreams of marrying their daughter to. Manager of his office. Cooks. Cleans. Respects his elders. Funny. Charming. Every time he and Charles go out at least one middle aged person has asked Carlos if he's married yet and frankly, as his boyfriend who's Right There, Charles is pretty offended.

Have y'all seen the pictures of him in those button up shirts and trousers? The eyes that make Rahat Fateh Ali Khan songs play in your ear every time you look into them? So desi husband material

Best friends with Lando, basically brothers with his they are with each other

Like any best friend, he does NOT like Lando's boyfriend

Max Verstappen— “JATT DON'T CARE 💪🔥💯”

From Haryana

The M in Max stands for Mharo Balam Thanedar Chalawe Gypsy— jkjk

Some say he's aggressive, hot headed, quick tempered; some say he's just Haryanvi.

Is in a psychosexual homoerotic rivalry with Charles and is in denial because of his internalised homophobia.

His dad and Charles’ dad were business partners and now they're always wanting to one up another in the family businesses.

Talking about his father— his dad is very rich and also a typical Haryanvi dad. Bapu sehat ke liye haanikarak type shit.

His father made him do kushti when he was younger and Charles still teases him about it

Will randomly infodump about his father whenever the opportunity presents itself

Married

With how he usually is and what his childhood was like, you'd think he'd be a horrible father but you're WRONG

Everyone loves his daughter Prithvi, or P, for short.

They love spoiling her. Every year on her birthday she gets so many gifts it takes her two days just to open them.

Funnily enough, she once “betrayed” him by saying her favourite was Charlie Uncle.

I just think it would be so funny if he drove a Toyota Fortuner.

Lando Norris— “Lassan 🧄”

From Bangalore

Youtuber. Makes videos for every one of his channels religiously. Has a channel for gaming, another for vlogs, another for shorts and somehow manages them all while uploading reels and posting on Instagram???

He's a university student but nobody knows it because he's always posting videos so they just think he's a full time youtuber

“Shares a room” with Oscar, who is his boyfriend, by the way. You'd never guess. (that is a fucking lie. If you watch even one of his livestreams you'd know that they have explored each other's bodies. He's always “dekho guys Oscar aa gaya 😄😄😄” bro you're not fooling anyone)

Has his own merchandise. His designs are always so cool that they sell out before they're properly out.

Will probably make his own content team when he graduates

He once slipped on the desi toilet while travelling and Carlos made a reel about it. It is one of his most famous reels and Lando will absolutely ignore you if you talk about it.

Kinda fuckboyish???? Like he gives off the vibes of the kinda boy that only texts you past midnight and says shit like “what are you wearing? ;)” Like thank god he has a boyfriend or he would single handedly destroy the faith in love of every girl in a 5 kilometre radius

Oscar Piastri— “gora pakora”

From Goa

Frequently shows up on Lando's videos and livestreams

Studying engineering and living with Lando, basically taking care of him because of course he is

Regular victim of Lando's youtube shenanigans. Gets pranked one too many times every other day.

Has this kind of dead stare where he's just 😐 until Lando comes and annoys (see: kisses or pranks) him

Gets asked “bhai tu kabhi kuch bolta kyu nahi hai” so frequently he should just write “pata nahi yaar” on his face.

Has strong beef with Carlos. Do not talk about that man in front of him. Now this is really inconvenient because Carlos is Lando's bEsT FrIeNd iN tHe WoRlD

There beef started when Lando cried because he missed Oscar and Carlos showed up to Oscar's parents house asking him to square the fuck up. His parents —poor them they don't even know their son is gay— were left to wonder why their son was on a video call with his roommate OUTSIDE in the middle of winter vacation while a strange man cussed him the fuck out.

Lando can and will and DOES make him do silly dance trends with him on Instagram reels

Best friend is Logan, who studies engineering with him. You don't know how much you can depend on someone else until you're an IISER student and they're the only good friend you have.

Daniel Ricciardo— “Paaji”

From Chandigarh

Y'all remember Sodhi from Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chashma? Yeah. Him.

No one knows how he's able to control Max. Literally his best friend. Max will always have a resting bitch face but when Danny paaji is there he's all “😆😆😂😂🤣🤣” like bro 😐

I just know he would randomly say “oye balle balle balle balle balle” for no reason other than to annoy people. I just know it.

Actually works very hard and always helps people, but he's such a troll that people just think he's some unemployed youtuber with a prank channel

Absolute party animal. Do not ever in front of him mention that you're free that night.

George Russell— “nazuk kali”

From Delhi

Graphic designer. Edits Lando's videos for nim. Studies computer science.

Shared a room with Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant. Their relationship status is very complex. I'm not saying that they're a throuple, I'm not saying that they're friends. What I'm saying is that they're so dependent on each other I don't think they could function alone anymore. These three idiots make a full functional human being together. George cleans the house, Alex does the cooking and Logan does the laundry and the dishes. They manage, thanks.

George Russell is the type of guy to say “ghar pe maa behen nahi hai kya?” When he sees a girl getting catcalled.

George Russell is the type of guy to say “aapko kahin lagi to nahin?” When he bumps into someone.

George Russell is the type of guy to cover his mouth and say “uff” when he eats something spicy on accident.

On that note, George absolutely cannot handle his spice. Never bit into a raw green chilli willingly in his entire life.

You just know he eats the meethi pani puri with the red chutney and all.

Thinks momos are better than pani puri (he's wrong).

Closes his eyes and covers his ears when a condom ad or a spicy movie scene comes on the TV

Very pale because he rarely leaves his room (which— he's a computer science major, come on)

Lewis Hamilton— “dac saab”

From Kozhikode (Kerala)

Fashion influencer, gets brand deals all the time. Always promoting this brand or that.

Also actually a veterinary doctor with his own dog clinic.

Has a youtube channel where heostly makes affordable fashion tips etc but also posts the dogs at his clinic from time to time.

Spent a lot of years in South Delhi where he fell in love with a guy when he was a teenager but when he eventually moved back to Kozhikode they fell out of contact. Now he’s moved to Mumbai as he opened up a new clinic there and doesn't even know that he actually lives in the same goddamn building as the guy he fell in love with 20 years ago back in South Delhi.

I think y'all can already guess who the guy was, but if you can't (shame on you) it's Nico Rosberg.

Had a wife but she cheated so they divorced or something idk how do you justify a 40 year old guy being unmarried in India?

Loves his dogs more than anything, if there's a dog at his clinic that he can't save he will be sad for days.

Speaks Hindi in a voice that's like three octaves lower than his usual voice. Thinks he sounds bad but he sounds so damn hot.

Nico Rosberg— “thi ek.”

From South Delhi

News anchor for sure. Has a sadness in his eyes that makes you wonder if he ever got over the heartbreak he had at 19 (he did not)

Most people think his hair is dyed (it is not) because he's a chapri (he might be)

Legends say that the only time he has been seen with a smile on his face on TV was when he was talking about his childhood best friend.

The reason he doesn't anchor for any of the big or daresay political news channels is because they don't like how he compares international disputes to the fight he had with his best friend when he was 19.

Regularly travels to other metropolitan cities for news coverings (mainly sports) but lives in Mumbai for majority of the time.

In fact, lives in the same building as Lewis. The fact that they haven't run into each other in the elevator yet is a miracle (or a curse).

Will talk about love and heartbreak to anyone who would listen. You know those boys who say “thi ek” whenever someone tries to talk to them about love? Yeah that's him.

Married and has two daughters that he loves very much.

No pets because they remind him too much of Lewis.

Sebastian Vettel— “Chacha”

From Delhi

Lives in Mumbai with his wife.

Best friends with Lewis, knows everything about him and Nico.

Kind of a father figure to Charles.

The beloved colony uncle that always has the wildest stories ever. Catch him at the tea stall and just get him talking— you will be a changed man when he is done.

“Aur phir uska accident ho gaya aur usne apna haath kho diya, to uski manghetar ki family ne unse rishta tudwa liya. Jiske baad uski manghetar ki sagai mujhse hui aur phir hamari shaadi hui or shayad aaj bhi wo akela hi ek haath se apna hila raha hai bechara”

“...”

You would think considering how sweet he is, he was always this sweet but NO, this man was a MENACE.

Everyone who knew him before he got married wants him dead even now after all the years.

Fernando Alonso— "Kaka"

From Jaipur

The exact opposite of Sebastian.

The old man you see on the side of the road with paan in his mouth and a gaali on his lips

Also tells you stories from his youth and they're just as interesting but he's so arrogant about it that you're no longer interested in listening five minutes in no matter how interesting the story is

The kind of old man who sees children playing in the streets and starts acting like an overly invested referee for no reason.

Goes to the park in the morning at the same time as Sebastian but unlike him, Fernando does not let the joy and whimsy of life have any effect on him making you wonder why he's there at all

Lance Stroll— “vegan wali diet almond wala ghee 😌💅”

From South Bombay

Ameer baap ki bigri aulad

“What do you mean I can't buy the whole store?”

Y'all remember that “Mawn, terew paaw ki jewtie maawwww” girl??? Yeah

Sonam Kapoor is jealous of how much better he is at being a nepo baby

Logan Sargeant— “ye bhi thik hai”

Lives with George and Alex

From Goa

Thank god he does because he would not be surviving otherwise

Might have feelings for his roommates but all he knows how to do is wash the dishes and the clothes and he doesn't wanna die of hunger so he's silent.

Except maybe in front of Oscar but that's his best friendddd

Studying computer science too

Alex Albon— “dhokla4lifer”

From Gujarat

I might be projecting a bit but as someone who fucking LOVES dhokla, I don't see any reason as to why Alex should not.

Cooks for his two roommates, and always cooks so good.

Dhokla on Sundays and a tiffin box full of thepla and aam ka aachar whenever one of them is travelling home

Studying history and geography

Yuki Tsunoda— “momo wale bhaiya”

From Dehradun

Do not call him momo wale bhaiya. He can and will kill you.

Actually does love cooking

Has his own restaurant near the university campus

Pierre Gasly— “tantar mantar”

From West Bengal

Tired of everyone's “kaala jaadu” jokes.

Charles’ best friend and confidante.

Gossip girls. They have all the tea on everyone in the uni.

“Bokachoda”

Does sports.

Final year law student

Esteban Ocon— “Pierre's ex (he is NOT)”

From Odisha

Has beef with Pierre.

Will argue about anything from the origin of roshogulla to the state's contribution in the fight for freedom of the country.

Also final year law student

Extras—

Sergio Perez from Bihar

K Mag from Kashmir (haha get it? Because he's a track terroris—)

Nico Hulkenburg from Kashmir too

Valtteri Bottas from The Andaman Nicobar islands or something idk he shows so much ass it's unreal

Zhou Guanyu from Meghalaya

[boxboxblog]

Ex Driver Profiles: Franco Colapinto

Updated December 2024

Name: Franco Alejandro Colapinto

Age: 21

Nationality: Argentine

Years in F1: Less than 1 (Williams Sept 2024)

Number: 43

WDCs: N/A

Driving Style: While not much has been seen from Colapinto in F1 yet, what we can gather is that he is an aggressive driver with strong defense, and solid overtaking skills. He has taken to the stress and pressure of F1 well, showing a cool head during races and defending well against F1 veterans like Sergio Perez. This shows a degree of adaptability, one that has been seen in his F2 career as well. A negative of his style is that his eagerness and aggression can lead to unnecessarily bold moves. In F2, for example, he is prone to receiving penalties. This eagerness can also cause inconsistency while racing.

History:

Colapinto came from a much more middle-class family than the average F1 driver. His carting career started at age 9, and he showed strong promise, winning the Argentine Championship in 2016 (Pre-Junior class) and 2018 (Sudam class), as well as the Buenos Aires Regional Championship in 2016 (Pre-Junior class) and 2017 (Junior class). Colapinto also won the gold medal at the 2018 Youth Summer Olympics. Due to this obvious talent his family sold their home in order to pay for Colapinto's debut in single-seaters.

(Colapinto during his karting days)

He debuted in car racing in 2018, participating in the final race of the F4 Spanish Championship. He had a stellar performance, and was able to sign a full-year contract for the 2019 season. That season he scored 11 victories, 13 podiums, and 14 pole positions. He took the title that year by winning the last three races of the season.

(Colapinto after winning Spanish F4_

Early 2020 he raced for the Toyota Racing Series, and finished 3rd in the standings, winning the rookie championship in the process. He also joined the Formula Renault Eurocup in 2020, and had a very positive year. He took two race wins that year and seven podiums, finish 3rd in the championship. This made him the highest placed rookie in the 2020 season, winning another rookie championship. 2021 saw him take part in the European and Asian Le Mans series, where he took 4th and 3rd respectively.

(Colapinto shortly before signing for Formula Renault)

His debut into F3 came in 2022, signing with Van Amersfoort Racing (a team that had once raced Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen) and came 7th in the standings, one of his worst championship results ever. He did have some positive results, with one sprint win and three podiums. He took part in F3 again for 2023, this time with a different team, and had a much more positive year, getting 4th in the standings by the end of the season.

(Colapinto after taking pole for Van Amersfoort)

Late 2023 it was announced that Colapinto would be graduated up to F2 for the 2024 season. He only completed the first half of the season, and gained one victory, before being promoted to the F1 Williams seat to replace Logan Sargent. Colapinto had a relatively strong first season (or half a season really), finishing in the points on a handful of occasions. he did have several crashes and DNFs toward the end, and finished in 19th. He does not have a seat for the 2025 season.

Major Races (some F3 and F2 ones too):

F3: 2022 Imola Sprint: His maiden victory in F3, Colapinto capitalized on the tricky wet conditions and displayed strong composure and race craft.

F2: 2023 Silverstone Feature: He fought tough battles in the midfield to come. Although he did not place particularly high, he showed he could fight against competitive junior drivers and hold his own to stay in the points.

2024 Azerbaijan GP: Only his second race in F1, Colapinto delivered a stellar performance on a tricky track. He finished 8th (ahead of his veteran teammate) and showed that he could handle the pressure of a F1 race.

2024 Singapore GP: Although Colapinto finished outside the points, he had a standout performance. He fought hard in the midfield (memorably being complimented by Perez for his defense skills) and handled the physically toughest race on the calendar with grace.

Cheers,

-B

[secondgenerationnerd]

Pretty dope! How about the best archer Lian next 🏹

Ah yes the OG baby doll

Lian is the definition of “Looks like she could kill you, would kill you” to about 80% of everyone in the world. But if you’re apart of that 20%? She is the most loyal, kind hearted, funny person you will ever meet….but she also guards her heart fiercely.

Shes naturally gravitated to more Punk-grunge looks, honestly thanks to her fathers influence.

Even though it comes off more as anger as she ages, every time her mom has to leave, it breaks a part of Lian’s soul. She logically understands it, but sometimes she just really really needs her mom

She sees way more than people realize. Like most think she’s just a hot headed archer, who charges head first into a situation, but she really does watch people. She learned to trust actions, not words.

While she didn’t know about her death at nearly four years old, she does know she was kidnapped at 2 by human traffickers. She has a brand mark on the middle of her back that Jai runs his fingers over when they’re talking

Music is her escape. When her parents fought. When other legacy heroes make snide remarks about her mom, her dad, anything. When the world just felt wrong and she needed to be away from it for a while

Someone once made a comment that “No druggie ever really recovers. They’re all talk until the first minor inconvenience, then the needle—“ they didn’t get to finish. She broke their nose.

After her parents’ deaths, she does spiral into alcoholism. Whiskey is her drink of choice, because the burn is the only thing that keeps her warm. When she does start her recovery, she cuts her hair into a shaggy pixie cut and dyes it blue. So she doesn’t look like her mother as much

When all the families are together, they’ll ask her to play her guitar for them. One of her favorites is an addition to “Poet, Solider, King”, which she sing towards Mar’i.

“There will come a maiden, who is destined for a crown….she will rule as she was born, oh lay, oh lay, oh lord…oh lay, oh lay, oh lay, oh lord…she will rule as she was born, oh lay, oh lay, oh…”(https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRcSAfBu/ to hear it)

She has one of those really gravelly voices, like raw and rough and so so beautiful to listen to

Her and Milagro have absolutely made out before they were dating Colin or Jai. I will not answer any questions at this time 😂

You know how parents will be like “I am raising a young lady?” Roy tells them “I’m raising a heathen and I couldn’t be prouder.”

Her mom gave her some throwing knives that she refuses to use. They’re kept sharpened and clean, but unused

If you touched her while she was pregnant, she would smack you. Jai was the only exception

Colin is her pseudo brother. All the omega parents kinda adopted him, but Roy and Lian made him family

She joins in the dnd campaigns. Her first one she had to get through a door (and was a hard naturally)…..she rolled to seduce a door and got a Nat 20. Jai, again the DM, looked utterly defeated

She drives an old Toyota Corolla, that definitely hasn’t had anything happen in the back seat, no siree

If she calls anyone else her best friend, Jai is immediately insulted. Even after they’re married with three kids

When she performs….it’s like she’s free. Nothing in the world matters except that moment. And she can command a crowd like a god

She has nicknames for every one of her teammates, all lovingly teasing.

Has openly said Jai is the only thing keeping her from being a lesbian

[asiafundmanager]

Exploring the Asian Market Outlook and Japan Equity Outlook for 2025

The Asian market seems to be still one of potential and excitement for the next years. Strong economic foundations, technology developments, and rising consumer demand all help Asia to be a growth engine despite world uncertainty. From China to India, nations all across are seeing fast development as middle-class numbers grow and infrastructure gets better. Asia, the biggest consumer market worldwide, offers investors looking to enter high-growth industries such as technology, consumer products, and renewable energy a range of prospects.

Key Drivers of the Asian Market Outlook

Many elements help to explain the favorable Asian market outlook. Rapid digitalization in the area is transforming company operations and creating new growth opportunities. Moreover, different economic environments are resulting from Asia's aging population in some regions and young, tech-savvy workforce in others. Trade accords like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) are also projected to promote further economic integration inside Asia, thereby attracting the market even more to international investors seeking long-term profits in developing sectors.

Risks to Watch in the Asian Market Outlook

Though the Asian market outlook seems bright, investors have to exercise caution regarding several possible hazards. The development of the area may be affected by economic uncertainty in important markets, such as China's debt load or changes in commodity prices. Geopolitical concerns, including territorial disputes or economic issues, could also generate volatility. Furthermore, adding complications to investment plans are inflationary pressures and currency concerns in rising Asian nations. Investors should pay close attention to these elements to guarantee proper risk management and maximize the potential of Asia.

Japan Equity Outlook: A Focus on Stability and Innovation

The special mix of stability and innovation of Japan shapes the Japan equity outlook mostly. Third-largest economy in the world, Japan, has shown constant performance on foreign markets. Driving the equities market are consumer items, manufacturing, and high-tech businesses. Japan offers a compelling prospect for investors wishing to use both conventional sectors and innovative ideas as robotics, artificial intelligence, and green technology take the front stage. Further appeal comes from the nation's consistent political climate and solid business governance.

Opportunities and Challenges in the Japan Equity Outlook

Examining the Japan equity outlook, it is abundantly evident that the market presents both possibilities and problems. Although Japan's economy is still steady, long-term problems include aging populations and a slow labor force increase. Rising investment in automation and AI-driven solutions, especially in the tech and industrial sectors, is, however, balancing this situation. The big Japanese firms, including Toyota and Sony, keep innovating and keeping worldwide leadership in important sectors, which presents chances for equity investors looking for diversity.

Conclusion

For those looking for interesting prospects, the Asian market view and Japanese equity’s view are present. Supported by innovation and bettering economic conditions, the region's growth potential offers a multitude of opportunities for leveraging new trends. See asiafundmanagers.com for additional specific ideas and investing techniques. This website helps investors make wise decisions for long-term success by providing tools and professional advice to negotiate the complexity and possibilities inside the Asian and Japanese markets.

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The Rise of Electric Vehicles: A Sustainable Future

The global Electric Vehicles (EVs) market size reached USD 238.67 Billion in 2021 and is expected to register a revenue CAGR of 22.2% during the forecast period, according to latest analysis by Emergen Research. Increasing need for reducing dependency on imported oil and other fossil fuels is a major factor creating higher demand for EVs and thus, driving market revenue growth.

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Competitive Terrain:

The global Electric Vehicles industry is highly consolidated owing to the presence of renowned companies operating across several international and local segments of the market. These players dominate the industry in terms of their strong geographical reach and a large number of production facilities. The companies are intensely competitive against one another and excel in their individual technological capabilities, as well as product development, innovation, and product pricing strategies.

The leading market contenders listed in the report are:

Volkswagen Group, Tesla Motors, BYD Company Ltd., Ford Motor Company, Nissan Motor Company, Toyota Motor Corporation, Daimler AG, BMW, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Hyundai

Key market aspects studied in the report:

Market Scope: The report explains the scope of various commercial possibilities in the global Electric Vehicles market over the upcoming years. The estimated revenue build-up over the forecast years has been included in the report. The report analyzes the key market segments and sub-segments and provides deep insights into the market to assist readers with the formulation of lucrative strategies for business expansion.

Competitive Outlook: The leading companies operating in the Electric Vehicles market have been enumerated in this report. This section of the report lays emphasis on the geographical reach and production facilities of these companies. To get ahead of their rivals, the leading players are focusing more on offering products at competitive prices, according to our analysts.

Report Objective: The primary objective of this report is to provide the manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and buyers engaged in this sector with access to a deeper and improved understanding of the global Electric Vehicles market.

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Market Segmentations of the Electric Vehicles Market

This market is segmented based on Types, Applications, and Regions. The growth of each segment provides accurate forecasts related to production and sales by Types and Applications, in terms of volume and value for the period between 2022 and 2030. This analysis can help readers looking to expand their business by targeting emerging and niche markets. Market share data is given on both global and regional levels. Regions covered in the report are North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Research analysts assess the market positions of the leading competitors and provide competitive analysis for each company. For this study, this report segments the global Electric Vehicles market on the basis of product, application, and region:

Segments Covered in this report are:

Product Outlook (Volume: Kilo Tons) (Revenue, USD Billion; 2017-2027)

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)

Battery electric vehicle (BEV)

Hybrid electric vehicle (HEV)

Fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV)

Vehicle Type Outlook (Volume: Kilo Tons) (Revenue, USD Billion; 2017-2027)

Commercial Vehicle

Two wheeler

Passenger Car

Vehicle Class Outlook (Volume: Kilo Tons) (Revenue, USD Billion; 2017-2027)

Luxury

Mid-Priced

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Latin America (Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of Latin America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Rest of MEA)

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A group of men from certain ethnic backgrounds which I will not mention as to not be controversial surrounded me at the bus stop today just cause I was wearing a dress.

In the middle of Germany.

Wow.

And people say Europe is so great this Europe is so great that, all I've seen so far are a bunch of stone faced senior citizens (or middle aged if you're lucky) that all dress like those sad grey cubicle office workers from a Pixar movie and give you a good ol German stare down just cause you're a little dolled up (not saying they're ugly god would strike me down if I did just saying they're very practical with their looks no accessories or color or nothing.) also there's no sign of babies or even children anywhere, just dogs, lots and lots of dogs, this is like the last stage of late stage capitalist individualism, it's honestly depressing.

Yeah okay I know it's only been one day and this is just a small part of one single state but still, I don't like it, I could never live here, and it's cold and the weather is always cloudy and I stick out like a sore thumb, I don't like it.

Send me back to my second world country that at least still has some semblance of brotherhood left.

Germans should speak more, they don't even tell you to move out of the way they just either wait for you to feel their breath on your neck or try to squeeze past you, so quiet and for what no one's gonna cut your tongue off if you speak up and now that I think about I've even very rarely seen Germans speaking amongst each other, or laughing, or smiling, it's like a ghost town even in the most crowded places just dead silence, how do these people live like this.

Also there's barely any Germans around it's all just immigrants, kinda sad tbh but I don't feel bad since it's their own fault for meddling in with the middle east and Africa and also not having any children as if their pets could look after them when they get old.

I know I know I sound like a traditionalist but I'm honestly tired of this whole work till you die cause you're a girl boss who should never get married or have kids cause men ain't shit just keep bending your back backwards for capitalism and buy a bunch of useless electronic crap like in those oh no my mother in law is coming home in thirty seconds chinese tik toks and get a bunch of Botox and fillers and here have this dozen face serums to look 16 until the day you die and only care about your career and looks and that'll definitely make you feel fulfilled and fill in the gap of genuine human connection. I just don't buy all of this crap like I'm not saying you need to get married and have children to feel fulfilled that's not for everyone, but let's be honest it definitely is for a majority of people and they're just torturing themselves by trying to fit in to this new world standard of what a successful life is which has been specially crafted to feed capitalism (and ironically is the one killing it with the record low birth rates) , like sorry to break this up to you mate but obviously the thing that is the only reason our pathetic excuse of a species is still alive and is the whole purpose of all living beings on this planet makes your brain release more serotonin than getting a second hand Toyota that you slaved off five or more years to afford in this economy.

I think that everyone should drop their jobs today, move to the country side and build a farm, then watch how fast the so called broken economy heals and you can buy an actual house for yourself cause the greedy bastards sitting at the top aren't making any money when there's no one working or buying from them so they have no choice but to lower prices, fuck them all and fuck landlords too this generation can't even afford to buy a house let alone have children because of them catch em all burn them to ashes and cut those pigs guts out .

Okay lost my cool for a sec there but really I'm furious with how shit things have become and how people are buying into a so called dream life that is just made to profit the big bosses further, raise cows fuck banks feed your own family from your own crops and hard work, this is real anarchism not opening a so called non profit cafe where an espresso is 20 goddamn bucks and you sell vegan tote bags that are made by Chinese child workers.

I don't know how things escalated here from talking about my time in Germany but I'm still right.

On the bright side I bought a Remington hair straightener and some nail polish, great success.

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Vehicle ISOFIX Anchorage Market Trends and Future Growth Overview 2024 - 2032

The Vehicle ISOFIX Anchorage market plays a vital role in enhancing child safety in vehicles. ISOFIX, a standardized system for securing child safety seats, provides a simple and effective way to install these seats in cars. This article explores the dynamics of the Vehicle ISOFIX Anchorage market, including its components, current trends, challenges, and future outlook. The Vehicle ISOFIX Anchorage market is critical to improving child safety in vehicles. 

Understanding ISOFIX

What is ISOFIX?

ISOFIX is an international standard (ISO 13216) that provides a method for securing child safety seats directly to a vehicle’s chassis. This system uses anchor points built into the car to which child seats can be attached, ensuring a secure and stable fit. ISOFIX significantly reduces the risk of incorrect installation, which is a common issue with traditional seatbelt-based systems.

Components of ISOFIX

The key components of the ISOFIX system include:

ISOFIX Anchors: These are metal connectors installed in the vehicle, typically located between the seat back and seat cushion.

Child Safety Seats: Designed to fit the ISOFIX system, these seats come with connectors that latch onto the vehicle's ISOFIX anchors.

Top Tether: An additional strap that further secures the child seat to the vehicle, preventing forward movement in the event of a crash.

Market Overview

Current Market Trends

The Vehicle ISOFIX Anchorage market is experiencing several significant trends:

Increasing Awareness of Child Safety: Growing awareness among parents about the importance of child safety in vehicles is driving the demand for ISOFIX-compatible seats and systems.

Regulatory Standards: Stricter regulations concerning child safety in vehicles are pushing manufacturers to incorporate ISOFIX anchorages in new vehicle models.

Rising Vehicle Production: As global vehicle production continues to increase, the demand for ISOFIX systems is also on the rise.

Market Segmentation

The Vehicle ISOFIX Anchorage market can be segmented based on:

Type of Vehicle:

Passenger Cars

Commercial Vehicles

SUVs

Region:

North America

Europe

Asia-Pacific

Latin America

Middle East & Africa

Key Players in the Market

Several prominent players are leading the Vehicle ISOFIX Anchorage market, including:

Daimler AG: Known for its commitment to safety, Daimler integrates ISOFIX systems in many of its vehicle models.

Volkswagen AG: A leader in automotive manufacturing, Volkswagen has adopted ISOFIX in its range of passenger vehicles.

Toyota Motor Corporation: Toyota places a strong emphasis on safety, ensuring ISOFIX anchorages are standard in many of its vehicles.

Challenges Facing the Market

Technical Challenges

The Vehicle ISOFIX Anchorage market is not without its challenges:

Compatibility Issues: Not all vehicles are designed to accommodate ISOFIX, leading to compatibility concerns with certain child safety seats.

Cost of Implementation: The addition of ISOFIX anchorages may increase manufacturing costs, which can be a barrier for some manufacturers, especially in budget segments.

Market Competition

With numerous companies striving to meet the growing demand for child safety features, the competition within the market is intense.

Future Outlook

Growth Projections

The Vehicle ISOFIX Anchorage market is poised for substantial growth, driven by:

Continued Focus on Safety: As consumer demand for safer vehicles rises, more manufacturers are likely to incorporate ISOFIX systems into their designs.

Technological Innovations: Advances in vehicle safety technology, including enhanced ISOFIX systems, are expected to bolster market growth.

Conclusion

With increasing awareness of child safety, stringent regulations, and ongoing innovations, the market is set to experience significant growth in the coming years. As manufacturers continue to prioritize safety features, the ISOFIX system will remain a crucial component in modern vehicle design.

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Automotive Interior Component Market is Estimated to Witness High Growth Owing to Increase in Passenger Vehicle Production

The automotive interior component market comprises interior parts and accessories for seating, door panels, instrument panels, flooring solutions used to enhance comfort and safety in vehicles. These components are manufactured using high strength, durable and lightweight materials to meet rugged operational requirements. Growing consumer demand for premium interiors with enhanced aesthetic appeal and comfort features is driving automotive OEMs to adopt innovative interior designs and technologies.

The Global automotive interior component market is estimated to be valued at US$ 164.64 Bn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.5% over the forecast period 2024 To 2031. Key Takeaways Key players operating in the automotive interior component market are Johnson Control, Toyota Boshoku Corporation, Lear Corporation, Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Faurecia SA, Continental AG, Magna International, Delphi, Adient plc., Robert Bosch GmbH, Yanfeng (China), Lear Corporation, Antolin, Polydesign Systems, and Machino Plastics Limited. These players are focusing on new product development, partnerships, and expansions to gain higher share in the market. There is a high opportunity for manufacturers of eco-friendly and lightweight materials as automakers are under pressure to reduce vehicle weight and carbon footprint. 3D printing technology and development of smart surfaces with integrated electronics also present significant growth opportunities. The Global Automotive Interior Market Demand is witnessing increasing globalization with major players expanding their presence in Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa. Regional customers demand localized manufacturing, which is enabling supply-chain optimization and competitive pricing. China, India and Mexico are emerging as top automobile manufacturing hubs attracting investments by global automotive interior parts suppliers. Market Drivers The global automotive interior component market is witnessing high growth owing to increase in passenger vehicle production over the years. As per projections, global passenger vehicle sales are expected to surpass 100 million units by 2026. This rising vehicle demand across developed and developing nations is driving need for interior parts and accessories among OEMs. Innovation in autonomous, connected and electric vehicles is also presenting opportunities for design and technology advancements in automotive interior components market.

PEST Analysis

Political: The automotive industry is subject to stringent government regulations regarding vehicle safety and emissions standards. New rules imposed by regulatory bodies can impact design and production of interior components.

Economic: Rising disposable incomes and growing automobile sales are fueling demand for upgraded interiors with advanced features. However, economic slowdowns may negatively impact consumer spending on non-essential automotive upgrades.

Social: Growing consumer inclination toward luxury, comfort and infotainment is driving innovation in areas like seats, audio-visual displays and panoramic sunroofs. Technology-savvy customers expect digitally enabled dashboards and connectivity options in vehicles.

Technological: Developments in materials, digitization and connectivity are reshaping automotive cabins. Lightweight composites, smart textiles and customizable digital dashboards are being integrated. Integrated voice assistance, mobile app controls and advanced driver-assistance features are becoming standard. Geographical Regions of Concentration

In terms of value, The Automotive Interior Component Market Regional is concentrated in Asia Pacific and Europe. Asia Pacific currently holds the largest share, supported by the strong presence of automotive manufacturing hubs and rising vehicle production in China, India, Japan, South Korea and other developing nations. Majority of global automobile manufacturers have established supplier networks and manufacturing facilities in the region to cater to increasing domestic demand. Fastest Growing Region North America region is poised to witness the fastest growth in the automotive interior component market over the forecast period. This can be attributed to recovery of the automobile sector from recession, rising vehicle parc and preference for technologically advanced features among consumers. Automakers are focusing on implementing connectivity, customized infotainment and digital dashboards to enhance driver experience in this region.

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Current Driver Profiles: Liam Lawson

Updated December 2024

Name: Liam Lawson

Age: 22

Nationality: New Zealander

Years in F1: Less than 1 ( October 2024 VCARB, Red Bull Present)

Number: 30

WDCs: N/A

Driving Style: Lawson is noted as a particularly adaptive driver. He seems to mesh well with many different cars, series, and styles. He is noted for his adaptability due to the fact that he regularly enters new series and shows good results quickly. Beyond that he is an assertive driver, but not as aggressive and reckless as some rookies can be. However, this lower amount of aggression meant he was less forceful in overtaking situations. Also his general lack of experience in an F1 car is a downside.

History:

Lawson was born to a relatively middle-class family, with a father who had a passion for Motorsport racing. This got Lawson involved from a very young age, and he started karting professionally at age 6. He had a very successful karting career, winning his first national title in 2012 when he won the Cadet class of the NZ CIK Championship. In 2013 he won his second national title in Junior Restricted and also finished runner-up in the NZ Schools Championship. 2014 he added two more national karting titles, winning Junior Restricted in both the NZ Sprint Championship and NZ Schools.

(Lawson during his karting days)

2015 he made his single-seater debut in the Formula First Manfield Winter Series taking a win and ten podiums to finish 2nd in the standings that year.overall. A few months later he took part in the NZ Formula First championship, taking a win and three podiums, getting 6th in the standings and winning Rookie of the Year. The following year, Lawson graduated to the NZ F1600 Championship Series where he dominated, claiming fourteen of the fifteen victories on offer to become the youngest champion in not just the series' history, but the youngest ever Formula Ford champion in world at the time.

(Lawson with his Formula Ford car)

In 2017, Lawson moved up to the Australian F4 championship, taking five wins to finish 2nd in his rookie season. 2018 Lawson remained at Formula 4 level, moving across to contest the ADAC Formula 4 championship with Van Amersfoort Racing (home to many future F1 drivers) and won three times, which saw him claim his second consecutive F4 runner up position.

(Lawson during his time at German F4)

Lawson took part in the Toyota Racing Series for the 2019 season and had a fantastic season. Lawson dominated on debut at Highlands, taking two races wins. He won three more times across the season along with multiple podium finished, and secured the title before the season was even over. He would take part in many other series over the next couple of years.

(Lawson after a race win in the 2019 Toyota Racing Series)

He competed in F3, but had middling results, is highest standings finish being 3rd in 2020. He moved on to F2 in 2021, where he had another middling season. He did achieve one win and three podiums, but finished 9th in the standings. He also competed in DTM during that year, having a very tight season and finishing 2nd in the standings. 2022 F2 was a much better year, as he had multiple race wins and podiums. He finished 3rd in the season, and had dropped from 2nd due to some unfortunate results in the latter half of the season.

(Lawson in his 2021 F2 car)

2023 Lawson took part in Super Formula, showing immediate pace and skill, and claimed three wins, multiple podiums, and many high-points finishes. He unfortunately finished 2nd in the standings, and did not return to Super Formula in 2024. During the 2023 year, Lawson also subbed in for an Injured Daniel Riccardo on the AlphaTauri team. He had held a connection to F1 for many years, joining the Red Bull Junior Team in 2019, and had served as their reserve driver for both AlphaTauri and Red Bull starting 2022. His time with AlphaTauri was decent. he did only score points once, but he also did finish higher than his teammate during this time.

(Lawson during the 2023 season with Alpha Tauri)

Once Riccardo returned, Lawson was kept as a reserve driver, a role he held until he was promoted up to the VCARB (AlphaTauri) seat for the remainder of the 2024 season, replacing Daniel Riccardo permanently. His first race as an official F1 driver was the 2024 COTA GP, where he had a brilliant performance. He ended the season 21st in the standings with 4 points scored total.

For the 2025 season, In a surprise move by Red Bull, he was announced for the second Red Bull seat replacing Checo Perez and partnering 4x WDC Max Verstappen.

(Lawson with F1 driver Sergio Perez)

Major Races (including non F1):

2021 DTM Championship Norisring Finale - A race that showed off his great skill and pace, it was marred by a controversial scrape with Kevin van der Linde, his title rival. Mid-race, van der Linde made contact with Lawson and forced him into the gravel, which ultimately lost Lawson the title.

2021 F2 Monaco Sprint - He won this race with a stellar drive, showing his high handling skills and cool head around a very complex circuit. This helped him attract serious F1 attention.

2023 Singapore GP - His first F1 points every score, Lawson showed remarkable perseverance in one of the most physically demanding races of the season. Only his third race in F1, he showed great composure and fantastic race craft.

2023 Super Formula Fuji - His time in SF was all around positive, and at Fuji he dominated the track. He showcased great control in mixed conditions and showed he could handle a high-downforce car, important in F1.

Cheers,

-B

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Hello Sister Unleashes Teenage Angst in Cathartic New Single “Empty Motive”

Hello Sister is back with a mighty anthem, channeling raw indie rock energy to confront the sting of betrayal.  “Empty Motive” explodes with the frustration and confusion of a teenage friendship gone wrong. The song explores a broken friendship among teenagers, a situation familiar to many youths. “Empty Motive” captures the hurt and anger of being treated poorly without cause, with lyrics that declare, “I’ve done nothing wrong; your motives are empty.” Hello Sister delivers a message of empowerment for young listeners. Their new track serves as a powerful release for anyone needing to vent their frustrations, whether it’s blasting through headphones or singing along at the top of their lungs. With its commanding lyrics and undeniably catchy melody, “Empty Motive” aims to inspire listeners to break free from toxic friendships and embrace their self-worth. Hello Sister expresses their passion for the song: “We poured our hearts into ‘Empty Motive,’ and we hope it resonates with everyone who listens. It’s a song about finding your strength and knowing your worth, and we can’t wait for you all to experience it!” This talented trio of sisters is having a blast playing their own instruments and creating music together. Stay updated by following Hello Sister on all social media and digital streaming platforms at @hellosistermusic. Stream and Listen to Hello Sister’s original song “Empty Motive” Here. Click Here for the newly released video. About Hello Sister: Driven by multi-talented siblings Grace, (lead vocals, keyboards and bass), Gabriella (background vocals and guitar) and Scarlett (background vocals and drums), Hello Sister is a pop-rock band with a unique, infectious sound. Their music blends authentic musicianship with high-energy performances, creating a captivating experience for audiences. Growing up near Orlando, FL, Hello Sister honed their musical skills at a young age, releasing their debut EP, “Three by Three,” in 2021. That same year, their original song “Middle Schooler” was showcased on America’s Got Talent, launching them into the spotlight. Inspired by their musical father and artists like Avril Lavigne, Paramore, and Taylor Swift, Hello Sister’s vibrant pop-rock sound is driving their rise to stardom. In December 2023, Hello Sister delivered a spectacular performance at the iconic iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in New York City. Their win as Open For An Icon at the event demonstrated that Hello Sister is not just an opening act—they’re the emerging talents stealing the show. Further solidifying their musicianship, Dove Haircare chose Hello Sister’s dynamic rendition of Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” for their global campaign, “Beauty of Damage.” This exciting collaboration marks a significant milestone for the band, propelling them further into the spotlight. Hello Sister has rocked stages like EPCOT at Walt Disney World, the Special Olympics, and the Toyota Centers Outdoor Concert Series, along with appearances at the Super Girl Surf Pro Festival, SunFest and other notable events. Beyond music, Hello Sister is passionate about giving back, supporting some of their favorite charitable causes such as hospitals with Seacrest Studios, an initiative of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, Musicians On Call, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Give Kids The World Village among many others. Read the full article

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Pallet Racking Market Driven by Increased E-Commerce Activities

The pallet racking market has gained prominence over the past few years owing to the growth of the e-commerce industry. Pallet racking is commonly used for storing pallets in warehouses and distribution centers as it efficiently utilizes vertical space. Pallet racking systems consist of vertical beams spaced at regular intervals and connected through horizontal and diagonal braces to form columns. Pallets carrying goods can be neatly stacked and stored within each grid frame created by the beams.

Global pallet racking market is estimated to be valued at US$ 20.04 Bn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.7% over the forecast period 2024-2031.

Key Takeaways

Key players operating in the pallet racking market are Averys, AR Racking, SSI SCHAEFER, KION Group, Steel King, Advance Storage Products, Unarco Material Handling, Daifuku Co., Ltd., Mecalux S.A., Kardex Group, Hannibal Industries, Inc., Emrack International, Jungheinrich AG, AK Material Handling Systems, SSI Schaefer Group, Dematic, and Toyota Industries Corp. Rapid growth of e-commerce industry around the world has opened up opportunities for pallet racking manufacturers to expand globally. Growing demand from third-party logistics (3PL) companies and cold chain warehouses is also Pallet Racking Market Demand  Increasing adoption of automated pallet racking systems integrated with IoT is opening new avenues for pallet racking providers.

Market Drivers

The e-commerce boom witnessed across major economies has significantly increased distribution and warehouse activities. This has driven demand for efficient material and pallet handling solutions like pallet racking. Pallet racking offers optimum utilization of vertical space in warehouses and distribution centers, enabling e-commerce companies and 3PL players to increase storage density by almost 30-40%. Rising consumer expectations for faster deliveries is propelling e-commerce businesses to optimize inventory management through pallet racking. This is estimated to remain a key growth driver over the forecast period.

PEST Analysis

Political: Regulations regarding material handling and warehouse storage have an Pallet Racking Market Size And Trends New guidelines on safe storage practices can drive adoption of racking solutions.

Economic: Economic growth in industries such as manufacturing, e-commerce and logistics supports market growth. During times of economic uncertainty, capital expenditures may decline impacting demand.

Social: Expanding middle class with increasing disposable incomes in developing countries boosts demand for consumer goods driving need for efficient warehouse storage. Growing preference for online shopping increases requirements for well-organized distribution centers.

Technological: Advanced racking systems integrated with automated controls and sensors offer space optimization and productivity benefits. Adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies also impacts adoption of automated racking systems for improved inventory management.

North America is a major geographical region for the pallet racking market in terms of value. With considerable demand from industries like e-commerce, food and beverage, and manufacturing, the US and Canada account for a large share of sales. Availability of advanced racking solutions further supports market growth.

The Asia Pacific region is poised to be the fastest growing market for pallet racking owing to rapidly expanding industrial and logistics infrastructure. Increasing foreign investments in sectors like automotive and consumer goods across China, India and Southeast Asia is driving warehousing needs and market opportunities. Supportive government policies also encourage adoption of material handling equipment. Get More Insights On, Pallet Racking Market About Author: Money Singh is a seasoned content writer with over four years of experience in the market research sector. Her expertise spans various industries, including food and beverages, biotechnology, chemical and materials, defense and aerospace, consumer goods, etc. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/money-singh-590844163)

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Driving Forward: The Revolutionary Rise of Hydrogen in the Automotive Market

Driving Forward: The Revolutionary Rise of Hydrogen in the Automotive Market

Hydrogen in Automotive Market was valued at US$ 2,564.9 million in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 24,069.9 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 32.52% from 2024 to 2031.

This comprehensive research study on the global Hydrogen in Automotive market gives detailed insights into the sector, offering a detailed analysis of market trends, prominent drivers, and future growth prospects. In order to make wise business decisions, it gives readers an extensive understanding of the market environment. Furthermore, the report covers several aspects, such as estimated market sizing, strategies employed by leading companies, restraining factors, and challenges faced by market participants.

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The key players in the Hydrogen in Automotive Market are:

Ballard Power Systems Inc.

Plug Power Inc.

Cummins Inc.

Symbio

H2 Energy AG

Loop Energy Inc.

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.

Toyota

BMW AG

Hyundai Motor Company

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The global Hydrogen in Automotive Market is segmented as:

By Vehicle Type

Commercial Vehicles

Passenger Vehicles

By Technology

Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell

Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells

Others

By Vehicle Class

Luxury Vehicles

Mid-Range Vehicles

Economy Vehicles

By Region

North America

U.S.

Canada

Mexico

Europe

France

U.K.

Spain

Germany

Italy

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

China

Japan

India

South Korea

Rest of Asia-Pacific

Middle East & Africa

GCC

North Africa

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America.

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Hydrogen Trucks Market to achieve 41% CAGR growth surpassing USD 119.18 Billion by 2033

The global Hydrogen Truck Market is expected to grow by nearly USD 3.84 Billion by 2023. This is with a substantial and impressive CAGR of 41% expected over the forecast period, which is projected to reach over USD 119.18 Billion by the year 2033.

It is expected that, in the forecast period, each of these factors is expected to have a significant impact on the hydrogen trucks market. This is because hydrogen trucks are capable of removing all carbon dioxide and harmful pollutants from the atmosphere, which assists in saving the environment.

In addition to environmental concerns, government initiatives for hydrogen fuel cell infrastructure, a high initial investment in infrastructure, technological advancements, and future potential, the global market is impacted by several factors.

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As awareness increases the effects of air pollution and traffic levels as well as greenhouse gas emissions, hydrogen trucks may become more popular because they are more eco-friendly than other conventional vehicles.  

Key Takeaways from the Hydrogen Trucks Market Study

North America dominates the market for hydrogen trucks.

The hydrogen trucks are expected to increase at a notable CAGR of 41%.

Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at the fastest rate with an increased revenue share.

Hydrogen fuel cell forklifts have become more popular as people increase awareness regarding environmental issues, government initiatives, and increasing concern about cost-effectiveness. 

Competitive Landscape for the Hydrogen Trucks Market

Various producers and service providers occupy considerable shares of the global market, including Anglo American Platinum Ltd. and Ares Motor Works. The companies have been successful in acquiring new and long-term contracts from different countries over the years.

Key players operating the global hydrogen trucks market include

Cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG

Dongfeng Motor Corporation

Esoro AG

Anglo American Platinum Ltd.

Ares Motor Works

Beiqi Foton Motor

Cummins Inc.

H2X Global

Hyundai Motor Company

Hyzon Motors

Jaguar Land Rover Automotive

Kenworth Trucks

Paccar

Nikola Corporation

Renault

Great Wall Motor Company Ltd.

Grove Hydrogen Automotive

Stellantis N.V.

Toyota

Transpower

UPS

US Hybrid Inc.

Volkswagen/Scania

Hydrogen Trucks Market by Category

By Product

Heavy Duty trucks

Medium Duty Trucks

Small Duty Trucks

By Application

Logistics

Municipal

By Range

Above 400 Km

Below 400 Km

By Region

North America

Latin America

Europe

The Middle East and Africa

East Asia

Recent Developments in the Hydrogen Trucks Market

Together, Hyzon and ORTEN's complementary product lines, as well as ORTEN's body and powertrain kits, offer customers a complete solution for making their fleets zero-emission. Moreover, ORTEN's management maintains extensive and permanent contact with customers throughout Germany.

An investment of USD 2.3 million will be made in the Alberta Zero-Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration (AZTEC) project by the Jr. Minister of natural resources, Seamus O Regan.  A consortium of project partners, including the Hydrogen Technology and Energy Corporation, Bison Transport, and Canadian Energy Systems Analysis Research, led this project.

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With Growing E-Commerce Sector, Forklift Market To Witness 2.8% CAGR between 2020 and 2030

Rising significantly from 2017, the share of the e-commerce sector in the total global retail sales reached 14% in 2018. Further, by 2021, almost 17% of the total retail sales across the world are expected to be made through online shopping channels. This is because such platforms offer customers the price flexibility and fast delivery service they are looking for.

This factor is expected to propel the global forklift market, which garnered $33,878.7 million revenue in 2019, to $42,519.4 million by 2030, at a 2.8% CAGR between 2020 and 2030. This is because, to meet the rising number of online shopping orders, e-commerce and logistics firms are focusing on increasing their operational efficiency by deploying such vehicles. In addition, with the shelf height increasing and aisle width decreasing at warehouses, new forklifts, especially designed for such constraints, are witnessing rising sales.

Like companies across various other sectors, forklift manufacturers are also subject to the ill-effects of the COVID-19 situation. Due to the ceasing of manufacturing activities, companies offering forklifts as well as their components would need to alter their strategies and come up with a more-efficient supply chain model. The ripple effects of the current shutdown in several countries are expected to be witnessed till at least the entire 2021.

Forklift Market Segmentation Analysis

During 2014–2019, class 5 forklift trucks generated the highest revenue in the industry, owing to their high popularity in emerging economies, such as China and India. They are preferred for heavy-lift applications, especially in places where the risk of tire punctures is high, as such vehicles have pneumatic tires. Their payload capacity is between 3,000 and 55,000 pounds (1,360 and 25,000 kg), which makes them suitable for heavy lifting.

The counterbalance bifurcation, under segmentation by product, dominated the industry in the past. These trucks have two forks at the front, and they are able to get quite close to the load to be picked and moved. They are designed for varying loads and conditions, which makes them popular for logistical operations.

During the forecast period, the higher value CAGR, of 3.4%, is projected to be witnessed by the electric bifurcation, on the basis of engine type. This is attributed to the rising concerns regarding the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) from fossil-fuel vehicles. In addition, class 1, 2, and 3 trucks are pressed in lightweight lifting, for which electricity can easily provide the required power. Another reason for the increasing sale of electric forklifts would be the gradual decline in the cost of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.

Presently, Asia-Pacific (APAC) is the most lucrative forklift market, due to the rapid growth in the automotive and retail industries in India, South Korea, Japan, and China. In addition, regional governments are implementing strict mandates for security and safety at the workplace, which is leading to the quick deployment of such trucks. In the years to come, the fastest rise in the adoption of forklift vehicles would be seen in the Latina America, Middle East & Africa (LAMEA) region, on account of the swift industrialization and popularity of the warehousing model.

Partnerships Rank High among Strategic Developments in Market

In order to increase their sale and customer base, companies in the industry are entering into partnerships, as such moves allow forklift manufacturers to:

Equip their vehicles with advanced automation software

Make the trucks controllable via voice commands

Together develop improved vehicles

Manufacture and recycle Li-ion batteries

Sell spare parts in the international market

The most prominent players in the global forklift market include KION Group AG, Toyota Industries Corp., Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc., Jungheinrich AG, Mitsubishi Logisnext Co. Ltd., Crown Equipment Corp., Hangcha Group Co. Ltd., Anhui Forklift Truck Group Corp., Doosan Corp., and Komatsu Ltd.

Source: P&S Intelligence