Autos

SummaryAirbus and Mercedes-Benz have debuted the ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Edition, a luxury helicopter with a cabin inspired by the automaker's Maybach and EQS modelsBased on the five-blade H145 platform, the helicopter offers reduced noise, increased payload capacity, and an estimated price tag exceeding $10 millionThe interior features premium materials like genuine wood flooring, sculpted leather seats, and a wrap-around layout mimicking an executive loungeAirbus Corporate Helicopters and Mercedes-Benz have teamed up to reveal the new ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Edition, elevating private air travel with a cabin modeled after the automaker's most luxurious vehicles. Unveiled at a showcase event in São Paulo, Brazil, the special-edition helicopter replaces the previous ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Style, w...

SummaryBMW unveiled the new i3 sedan in Munich, Germany this weekThe i3 is the sedan's all electric variant; other powertrains will share the same body shape and lookProduction will begin later this yearThis week in Munich, BMW held a huge conference to unveil the latest model under the Roundel: the all-new BMW i3. The design is under the brand's rebirth of Neue Klasse, a design language which debuted in the iX3 last year.The BMW i3 is a return to the roots of sporty, compact, functional and driver-focused 3-series sedans the brand became synonymous for. With it comes a timeless 2.5-box silhouette, called for its two-and-a-half box-zised shape at the hood, roof and trunk. Neue Klasse is also defined by its signature geometric front kidney grilles, wider and narrower than the more recent it...

SummaryBugatti and Factor Bikes have linked up to drop the Bugatti Factor ONE, an ultra-limited aero road bike flexing an eye-watering $23,599 price tagCapped at a strictly limited 250 individually numbered units worldwide, the two-wheeler arrives dipped in the iconic Bugatti Blue with the historic 'Dancing Elephant' emblemTearing up the traditional UCI rulebook, the bespoke bicycle boasts a dramatically wider fork stance and radically customized aero components for uncompromising speedBugatti has officially partnered with British high-performance cycling imprint Factor Bikes to unveil the Bugatti Factor ONE. Merging hypercar engineering with elite cycling, this ultra-exclusive aero road bike is a masterclass in two-wheeled luxury. Limited to just 250 individually numbered units globally, ...

SummaryPorsche has filed a new patent for a shift-by-wire transmission gear selector that can operate as both a traditional manual and a standard automaticThe setup allows drivers to toggle between an H-pattern manual mode with a clutch pedal and a conventional automatic drive modeThe design is conceptually similar to the transmission used in the Koenigsegg CC850 but focuses on an electronic driver interface rather than the physical gearbox itselfPorsche is exploring an innovative way to keep the manual transmission alive in an increasingly automated and electrified automotive landscape. According to a recently published filing with the German Patent and Trademark Office, the Stuttgart-based automaker has designed a shift-by-wire gear selector that seamlessly transitions between a traditio...

SummarySony Honda Mobility reveals two new AFEELA 1 art cars designed with prominent artistsA Tokyo exhibition showcases an AFEELA tuned by Hajime Sorayama alongside limited apparelA separate art car by Matt Copson featuring reflective material debuted at Frieze Los AngelesIn the wake of Honda canceling three upcoming EV projects, Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) has unveiled two new art cars based on its AFEELA 1 model. Scheduled to launch later this year with a starting price of $89,900 USD, the AFEELA 1 is currently the centerpiece of new creative collaborations aimed at generating excitement around the brand's interactive capabilities.The first vehicle, created with renowned Japanese illustrator Hajime Sorayama, was presented at a museum in Tokyo celebrating his work. The "AFEELA prototype tu...

SummaryElon Musk has confirmed on X that the long-delayed next-generation Tesla Roadster will "probably" be unveiled in late April 2026The electric sports car originally debuted as a prototype in 2017 with an initial production target of 2020Recent trademark filings and job listings suggest Tesla is actively refining the design, though mass production may still be years awayTesla CEO Elon Musk has once again shifted the goalposts for the elusive next-generation Tesla Roadster. Taking to social media, Musk announced on X that the highly anticipated EV supercar's grand reveal will "probably" take place next month, setting a new target for late April 2026. After initially teasing an April Fool's Day demonstration during a late-2025 appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, the tech billionaire ...

SummaryNvidia announced that BYD, Geely, Isuzu, and Nissan are adopting its DRIVE Hyperion platform to develop Level 4 autonomous vehiclesUber expanded its partnership with Nvidia to launch a global fleet of full-stack robotaxis across 28 markets by 2028, starting in early 2027Nvidia introduced the Halos OS safety architecture and the Alpamayo 1.5 open reasoning model to advance autonomous driving systemsNvidia is officially shifting the autonomous vehicle race into high gear. Making waves at its GTC conference, the tech heavyweight revealed that automotive giants BYD, Geely, Isuzu, and Nissan are officially integrating its DRIVE Hyperion platform to develop Level 4 autonomous vehicles. Acting as a production-ready reference architecture, the platform packs high-performance compute, state-...

SummaryBMW announced a 40-unit M4 Legacy Edition exclusively for the Canadian market to celebrate 40 years of M heritageThe special edition includes heritage paint options, gold-bronze wheels, and an Alcantara steering wheelUnited States buyers are excluded from purchasing the model, which starts deliveries in Q3 2026BMW is celebrating 40 years of its M heritage in Canada with the launch of the 2027 BMW M4 Coupe M Legacy Edition. Limited to just 40 units exclusively for the Canadian market, this special model pays homage to four decades since the debut of the original M3 Coupe and aims to reward one of the strongest global markets for BMW's performance division. Sadly for enthusiasts south of the border, the United States market is completely excluded from this limited production run.The L...

SummaryBYD is reportedly evaluating an entry into top-tier global motorsports, including Formula 1 and the FIA World Endurance ChampionshipThe automaker is considering both building a new team from scratch and acquiring an existing racing outfitThe move aims to boost BYD's brand recognition outside of China as the company targets premium global marketsChinese electric vehicle giant BYD is reportedly exploring a massive push into international motorsports to accelerate its global brand recognition. The world's largest EV seller is eyeing participation in premier racing circuits, including Formula 1 and the World Endurance Championship (WEC), home to the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans.While the automaker has kept quiet on the rumors, industry whispers suggest the company is weighing two primary ...

SummaryMercedes-Benz has officially introduced its all-new electric VLE, a highly adaptable grand limousine built on the brand's new Van ArchitectureThe vehicle merges MPV versatility with premium driving comfort, accommodating up to eight passengers in a customizable interiorStandout features include an aerodynamic 0.25 drag coefficient, an optional MBUX Superscreen and a sprawling Sky View panoramic roofMercedes-Benz has officially revealed the all-new electric VLE, introducing a groundbreaking chapter in the luxury automaker's mobility lineup. Designed to adapt to any lifestyle, the bold grand limousine acts as a flexible family companion, a stylish leisure all-rounder, or an exclusive premium shuttle.Built entirely on the brand's new Van Architecture, the VLE merges form and function w...