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This Is the $82,000 USD Volkswagen Golf R 333 Limited Edition
The Volkswagen Golf R is a feisty hot hatch, rivaling the likes of the Mercedes-AMG A35, Audi S3, and Hyundai i30N. Now, VW turns the Golf R up a notch with the 333 Limited Edition, which is more than just its factory-standard "Lime Yellow Metallic" paint job.Under the hood lies a two-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 333 PS and 420 Nm of torque, which should be good for 0-62 MPH sprints in just 4.6 seconds, before hitting the increased top speed of 167 MPH. However, the engine has been optimized in the 333 -- now, the turbocharger is preloaded, meaning power is almost instantaneous for a turbo unit, activated by taking one's foot off the throttle and reapplying pressure to spin it up for maximum boost (and getting some pops and bangs on the lift-off).Hakim Halimi, Head...
READYMADE Taps Super73 For a Special-Edition Electric Motorbike
Following collaborations with CultureFly and NEIGHBORHOOD, Super73 is back with another electric motorbike partnership with Yuta Hosokawa's READYMADE.The retro SG1 model used for the collaboration is a street-legal e-bike capable of running up to speeds of more than 28 miles per hour within seconds. The lithium-ion battery delivers 250 watts and can power the bike for up to 45 miles. Inspired by TV shows and dramas that Hosokawa watched in his youth, the frame is accented in bright teal and orange hues with cream and white tones spread across the aluminum handlebar frame and low-profile seating. Additional design highlights include hydraulic brakes, dual suspension, new LED head and tail lights, and wide off-road tires.The READYMADE x Super73 e-bike is set to release via select READYMADE l...
Raleigh Rides Back in Time With The Reintroduction of Its Classic Chopper Bike
British cycling brand Raleigh has announced the return of its classic Chopper model, with the heritage brand revitalizing the limited-edition bike in a modernized fashion as it looks back at memories from the 1970s and beyond.Although the new version of the Chopper has now been unveiled, the original model is still being bided for at auction regularly. However, this latest version of the bike is more or less a carbon copy of the OG, although some minor tweaks have been added.Fans of the Nottingham-made bike will still be able to enjoy the one-piece saddle and mid-frame gear shifter that became synonymous with the original, however, the sissy bar has been slightly lowered to give enhanced support when on the move.Meanwhile, this new-and-improved version of the Chopper welcomes a reworked CN...
For Yasunari Miyazaki, It Was Important to Make His AMG GT Black Series “Subtle”
For a sprawling city like Tokyo, it's both difficult and easy to stand out from others: difficult in the sense that there's 127 million people living in the greater Tokyo district, while easy if your lifestyle enables you to stand out. For Yasunari "Nari" Miyazaki, he strives to both stand out and be subtle simultaneously.Nari is the owner and designer of enigmatic underground fashion label GOD SELECTION XXX. The brand is not new: in fact, 2023 marks its 10th anniversary since it first emerged as a small indie brand in Harajuku, Tokyo. Its founder isn't very open on categorizing what GOD SELECTION XXX really is, no more than stating it's a "streetwear brand inspired by the "Ura-Harajuku" culture." And perhaps that's all one would need to understand its appeal.Nevertheless, GOD SELECTION XX...
The 626 BHP Range Rover Sport SV Has Arrived
The successor to the much-loved SVR is here -- the all-new Range Rover Sport SV, and it lives up to all the expectations and some.As the marque's performance-focused flagship SUV, you can bet on it coming with a hefty powerplant. Indeed, as under the hood is a BMW-sourced mild-hybrid twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine that puts out 626 BHP and 750 Nm of torque, resulting in a 0-60 MPH time of just 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 180 MPH.But it's not just brute force: the Range Rover Sport SV also has plenty of stopping power thanks to a range-first option, that being a set of Brembo carbon ceramic brakes and eight-piston SV calipers all around. As for the 6D Dynamics suspension system, it's being dubbed the "most sophisticated in its class," underpinned by a "world-first combination of hydrauli...
Full-Sized LEGO® Ferrari Monza SP1 Unveiled at LEGOLAND
LEGOLAND Billund Resort in Denmark has unveiled a full-scale LEGO® Ferrari Monza SP1 as part of its new interactive Build and Race exhibition opening this Summer. The build surfaces following the reveal of a life-sized LEGO Ferrari F40 in LEGOLAND California last year.The most powerful V12 to ever leave the gates of Maranello has been recreated in lifelike detail with everything excluding the wheels and tires, from the side mirrors to the license plate, all made with LEGO bricks.Guests of all ages will be invited to put together their very own Ferrari creation and have their car scanned and put to the test on a digital racetrack modeled after Ferrari's very own testing grounds in Fiorano, Italy.“Ferrari is a world-known brand, setting the standard for luxury and excellence within the autom...
First Look at the Aston Martin DB12
Aston Martin has officially unveiled its new DB12. Heralded as the first of its next generation of sportscars, the new DB assumes the title of the world's first "Super Tourer." The DB12 comes at a special time, amidst Aston Martin's 110th anniversary and 75 years of the DB model line.Its sleek chassis is matched with a class-leading 4.0 V8 Twin-Turbo engine from Mercedes-AMG. Said to be more powerful than DB11's V12, the new V8 delivers 671 HP, allowing for top speeds of 202 mph and a reported 0-60 mph sprint time of 3.5 seconds. Technical highlights include a new suspension system featuring intelligent dampers and ultra-stiff roll bars as well as Aston Martin bespoke 21-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 5 S tires. Power is fed through an 8-speed automatic transmission, and for the first time, th...
Tesla Leak Claims Company Received Thousands of Complaints Over Its Autopilot Feature
A new Tesla leak appears to reveal that the company has received thousands and thousand os complaints regarding its Autopilot feature for some time. In a recent report from German publication Handelsblatt, the paper said it has received over 100GB of data regarding "several informants" from within Tesla who have come forward to show that the company has received a large number of complaints in the past few years.Jalopnik reports that a whistleblower has noted the 23,000 internal files regarding complaints of the feature, dating all the way back to 2015. Some are as recent as March 2022 and within the same time period, Tesla had received 2,400 reports regarding its self-acceleration issue and even 1,500 cases about the braking function. Additional complaints pointed towards the malfunction ...
Porsche Unveils Two New Cross Performance eBike Models
Porsche is expanding its eBike portfolio with two new models — the eBike Cross Performance and the eBike Cross Performance EXC — both of which were crafted in partnership with eBike specialist Rotwild.Both models cater to the highest demands of chassis performance and braking power. The Cross Performance bike follows Porsche's eBike Cross, which has already existed on the market for two years. The Performance version is pumped with more adrenaline, utilizing a Fox Factory suspension, a powerful Shimano EP-801 motor and a 630 WH battery.The EP-801 motor hosts two riding profiles: the first includes three support modes (Eco, Trail and Boost), and the second profile features 15 support parameters that can be individually adjusted. For optimal deceleration, the bikes utilize an MT7 brake with ...
Huntsman Savile Row and Jack Barclay Reveal Two Bespoke Bentleys
At the annual Concours on Savile Row, bespoke fashion label Huntsman unveiled the next installment in its ongoing partnership with Jack Barclay, the world's largest and oldest Bentley dealership.Honoring two of Mayfair's leading heritage labels, the collaboration utilizes Bentley's coachbuilding division to welcome two new models — the Bentley Bentayga and the GTC Speed — both of which have received the Hunstman treatment with interiors galvanized by the revered tailoring house.Campbell Carey, Hutsman's lead cutter and creative director, worked with Barclay and Mulliner's design team to intentionally construct both models with Huntsman's DNA at the fore. Classic cloth designs and upholstery donning Hutsman's signature charcoal four-point star emblem appear throughout the interiors, subtly ...
Manthey-Racing Will Make Your Porsche 911 GT3 a Track Weapon for $57,300 USD
The Porsche 911 GT3 is a formidable supercar, but for those that want it just that bit more hardcore, look no further than the Manthey-Racing upgrade package.Owners of a GT3 in North America now have the option to spec, or add, the pack to their car courtesy of official Porsche dealerships. Manthey-Racing adds a more aggressive front lip spoiler alongside canards, underbody air control units that enable better aerodynamic flow and downforce, and a wider rear wing that still maintains the GT3's stunning swan neck design.Elsewhere, we find optional aero disc covers for the rear wheels, centering around a carbon fiber cover, the addition of a gurney flap (derived from Formula 1 technology) on the aforementioned rear wing for even more downforce at high speeds and lower-speed cornering, and ex...
BMW Reveals All-New 2024 BMW 5 Series
Today, BMW has revealed its all-new lineup of 2024 5 Series models including the 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive and the 540i xDrive.Leading the charge is the fully-electric i5 M60 xDrive, which boasts 580 hp and a 0-60 mph time for 3.7 seconds. Additional specifications include a total system torque of 549 lb-ft, or 605 lv-ft when the M Sport Boost or M Launch Control is engaged and a 256-mile range. Another standout model is the electric i5 eDrive40, which includes 335 hp, max 317 lb-ft torque, 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds and a 295-mile range.Updated exterior features of the new 5 Series range include a sporty yet simplified design with elongated proportions, an almost upright BMW kidney grille, a high shoulder line for a slimming side profile and redesigned contour lighting. I...
