Living

The easy life
Kia takes the formula of its flagship EV9 and brings it into a smaller, more accessible format in the EV5. Jack Yan thinks that it could hit the company’s EV range’s sweet spot
Photographed by the author

For the community
Medalion Rahimi, NCIS: Los Angeles’ Fatima Namazi, brings her pride in her culture on to the screen—and champions solidarity and activity when it comes to defending human rights around the world, writes Jack Yan
Photographed by Christopher Ardell
Make-up by Beth Follert/the Rex Agency
Styled by Sara Acevedo
Hair styled by Anastasiia Terebova
Originally published in issue 47 of Lucire

Softly softly task force
MG’s new-generation HS has imposing looks and more bulk, aiming at the heart of the C-segment crossover market. Jack Yan examines if it hits the target
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Creating new worlds
Upsahl is one of the acts headlining at M3F 2025. Devin Colvin talks to the fast-rising star, returning to her home town of Phoenix to perform

Bringing humanity
Jessica Pohly has impressed audiences in Fargo, part of a journey that has drawn on training in many disciplines in the arts. Jack Yan talks to her
Photographed by Josh Fogel
Make-up by Beth Follert/Rex Agency using Ere Perez and Sisley
Hair by Dionah Austgen using Kevin Murphy and T3 Micro
Originally published in issue 49 of Lucire

Great leap forward
MG’s new 3 Essence Hybrid Plus is an incredibly complete effort from the storied brand—and a must for any shopping list for the B-segment, writes Jack Yan
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The professional ambassador
Jack Yan finds himself intrigued by the story of photographer Mabrouk Othman, whom he speaks to in Dubai
From issue 50 of Lucire

Lucire’s news-makers of 2024
These are the people who shaped our news and society during 2024, giving a voice where it is needed
Photograph of Gisèle Pelicot by FMT/Creative Commons Attribution 4·0 International

The Hyde formula
There is some Mr Hyde to the MG 4’s Dr Jekyll when it comes to the sportiest model in the range, the potent 435 PS XPower, writes Jack Yan
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There’s still reason to be optimistic, really
Jack Yan reviews Stefan Engeseth’s Homo Stupido: Recycling Our Stupidity to Save Our Planet, the author’s latest work to kickstart our creativity, but with even loftier goals

Make time for you
We kick off our 2024 holiday gift guides with this first selection for indulgence, either to reward yourself or to treat a friend

The quiet life
Kia’s EV9 moves the large SUV game forward, with its seven seats, all-electric powertrain, and advanced spec. Is it the right car for the times? Jack Yan finds out
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Akilah Releford-Gould: making her own luck
After finding early success with Mary Louise Cosmetics, Akilah Releford-Gould has turned her attention to viticulture, and has launched her new wine, Lucky Girl Rosé. Elyse Glickman speaks with her

Making life easier
There are surprising new solutions in wellness, luxury motoring, and even home cleaning in our round-up

Safety first
Volkswagen’s T-Roc has gained plenty of attention, with its chunky crossover looks and manageable size. Jack Yan sees if it’s more than skin deep
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Coming out on the brighter side
Randy Scobey found his faith, but it was sorely tested after he came out as a teen. His experiences led him into the abusive world of gay conversion therapy, and he helped shut down one of its most influential proponents. Today, as a gay man of faith, he recounts his experiences in a memoir that he hopes can save lives in the rainbow community. Jack Yan reviews Randy’s new book, Why: a Memoir

Italian verve
Fiat has brought the 500 bang up to date as the 500e, an electric car with plenty of Italian style and character. And, as Jack Yan found out, you can forget about range anxiety
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Easy going
The Suzuki Vitara JLX Hybrid is an honest vehicle that remains a competitive, well priced entry for those in the market for a B-segment crossover, writes Jack Yan
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Ace of base
Forget all that you know about entry-level models: the MG 4 Excite 51 is a complete car and a more-than-competitive entry in the C-segment EV stakes, writes Jack Yan
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Following in the footsteps of Gandhi’s Salt March
Gandhi’s Dandi March was an organized protest against the British Raj’s monopoly, and formed a crucial part of the Indian freedom movement. This excerpt from Becoming Gandhi describes Perry Garfinkel’s effort to retrace Gandhi’s steps 93 years later
Header photograph by J. Miers

Being the change
Perry Garfinkel’s Becoming Gandhi is a well timed book, with the author following the Mahātmā’s ways and finding truth in his quotation, ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’

The world-beater
The MG 4—Mulan in its home market—is the most convincing family car the brand has come out with, reports Jack Yan
Photographed by the author

Intrigue on the Riviera
Anna Shilling’s All in Monte Carlo spins a high-stakes tale through the eyes of four women, founded in the very real lives of those who inhabit the quarter in Monaco. We review it
Photographed by Shan Tomouk/@shantomouk

What if there was a cancer drug breakthrough?
Physician Mary Austin tells a story about a miraculous cancer drug—which is then suppressed by Big Pharma. Jack Yan interviews her about her book, The Last Rose of Summer
Photographed by Elīna Arāja/Pexels

Living her truth
Vivant sa vérité
From studying acting, singing and dancing since age six to Disney’s Zombies franchise and now The Winchesters, Meg Donnelly shines in so many ways. Jack Yan interviews her
De l’étude du théâtre, du chant et de la danse depuis l’âge de six ans à des rôles importants dans des comédies et dans la franchise Zombies de Disney, Meg Donnelly brille à bien des égards. Jack Yan l’interviewe
Photographed by/Photographié par Lucas Passmore
Make-up by/Maquillage par Beth Follert
Styled by/Stylé par Karlee Parrish
Hair by/Coiffure par Ashley Lynn Hall/Atelier Management using Oribe
First published in issue 45 of Lucire
Dans le numéro du juin 2022 de Lucire KSA

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