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The Fix: Brooklyn with Clay Williams
The James Beard Award-winning photographer and Black Food Folks co-founder guides us through the borough he's called home for four decades. The post The Fix: Brooklyn<br> with Clay Williams appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms.
BYD Outpaces Tesla in the UK and Leads Brazil’s Automotive Market
SummaryBYD continues its aggressive global takeover, logging 26,396 UK vehicle registrations through April 2026 to comfortably eclipse Tesla's footprintThe Chinese automaker officially dethroned legacy giant Volkswagen in Brazil, becoming the first foreign brand to command overall monthly market leadership in the regionDown Under, the brand completely dominated Australia's electric mobility space, driven by huge demand for the new Sealion 7 SUVThe global automotive landscape is shifting fast, and BYD is holding the accelerator down. According to the latest UK vehicle registration data, the Shenzhen-based juggernaut has rapidly expanded its footprint across Britain. Pushing 26,396 total vehicles through the first four months of 2026, the brand effectively doubled Tesla’s localized output of...
McLaren Returns to Le Mans With the Formidable MCL-HY Hypercar
SummaryMcLaren has revealed the MCL-HY hybrid prototype for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship alongside a stripped-down, 35-unit track variant for VIP clientsThe race-spec hypercar will be operated in partnership with United Autosports, with testing led by driver Mikkel Jensen beginning this monthEntering the WEC gives the automotive giant a renewed opportunity to capture motorsport's elusive Triple CrownMcLaren is officially charging back into the highest echelon of endurance racing. The British automotive powerhouse unveiled the MCL-HY, an aggressive new hybrid prototype engineered specifically for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship. Designed in a seamless collaboration between McLaren Racing and McLaren Automotive, the hypercar signals the brand’s return to a premier grid...
Vespa Celebrates 80 Years of an Icon With Historic New Scooters and a Roman Jubilee
SummaryVespa is celebrating its 80th anniversary and to commemorate the milestone, Vespa has unveiled the Vespa 80th edition, available in both Primavera and GTS models, featuring a heritage-inspired Pastel Green colorwayAn exclusive "80TH ANNIVERSARY" streetwear and accessories drop accompanies the release, anchored by a new hexagonal bolt emblemThe brand will host a massive four-day celebration in Rome, the symbolic home of La Dolce Vita, from June 25 to 28, 2026On April 23, 1946, a dream on two wheels was born in post-war Italy, transforming a courageous idea for accessible mobility into a global symbol of freedom, style, and optimism. Now, exactly eighty years later, Vespa is celebrating its status as a timeless cultural icon. From inventing light urban mobility to serving as a canvas ...
Cadillac’s F1 Stars and Stripes Livery Heads to Miami
SummaryThe Cadillac Formula 1 Team unveiled a monochrome "Stars and Stripes" livery for its first home race at the 2026 Miami Grand PrixChief Brand Advisor Cassidy Towriss designed the minimalist look to reflect a deliberate and confident brand identity that includes 50 stars on the front wingDrivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will compete in Miami-specific suits during the weekend festivities, which mark a significant milestone for General MotorsThe Cadillac Formula 1 Team is gearing up for a massive milestone on American soil, unveiling a special dual-tone black and white livery ahead of the 2026 Miami Grand Prix. Serving as Cadillac's first-ever home race, the highly anticipated event called for a visual upgrade that reflects both cultural pride and aggressive track presence. Pres...
Everything You Might’ve Missed at the CUPRA Raval World Premiere
Over the years, Spanish car brand CUPRA has set itself apart in the automotive industry by taking the bolder, more radical route. As it now prepares to launch the all-new Raval, it’s evident that its disruptive approach is still present, informing everything from its design process to the community-led activations.Boasting a four meter long interior, advanced tech systems and a game-changing all-electric drive, the Raval stands out as one of the brand’s most compact and agile cars. Along with its precise handling, the hatchback is made to perform seamlessly in the city as an efficient means of travel that manages to maintain the brand’s rebellious attitude with its sporty profile and signature Matrix LED lights.For its world premier, CUPRA headed to Berlin earlier this month to host a uniq...
Mansory Debuts the Ultra-Luxury Zeekr 9X at Auto China 2026
SummaryGerman tuner Mansory has debuted its first-ever Chinese vehicle project at the Auto China 2026 expo in Beijing, featuring a comprehensive aesthetic overhaul of the Zeekr 9XThe aggressive exterior modification includes a custom carbon fiber widebody, rear-hinged suicide doors, and a plush white leather interior equipped with a center console refrigeratorThe flagship SUV retains its stock 900-volt plug-in hybrid powertrain, which produces 1,381 hp and enables a 0-100 km/h sprint in just 3.1 seconds alongside 380km of pure electric rangeGerman tuning powerhouse Mansory has officially crashed the Auto China 2026 party in Beijing, unveiling its first-ever Chinese vehicle project: a radically reimagined Zeekr 9X. Marking a major cultural shift for the historically European-focused modific...
The Ultra-Luxurious 2027 Range Rover SV Ultra Is Finally Here — But Only If You Have an Invite
SummaryLand Rover has unveiled the Range Rover SV Ultra, a new flagship SUV available exclusively by invitation that introduces world-first audio and haptic technologiesThe model features an SV Electrostatic Sound system with 21 thin-film speakers, a sensory haptic floor, and an exclusive Titan Silver finish utilizing real aluminum flakesAvailable with plug-in hybrid or V8 powertrains, the ultra-luxury model features a leather-free interior with rattan palm veneers and mosaic-patterned UltrafabricsLand Rover is rewriting the quiet luxury playbook with the highly anticipated 2027 Range Rover SV Ultra, a top-tier flagship that officially sits above the existing SV and SV Black editions in both price and prestige. Unlike standard showroom models, this high-end sanctuary on wheels is strictly ...
Jeep’s New Wrangler Rubicon Trail Hunt Edition Is Capped at 20 Units — And It’s a South Korea Exclusive
SummaryLimited to a hyper-exclusive production run of just 20 units for the South Korean market, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Trail Hunt Edition packs heavy-duty Mopar enhancements tailored for serious overlandingThe factory-backed expedition build boasts a two-inch Jeep Performance Parts lift kit with Bilstein shocks, beadlock-capable wheels, and a rugged roof rack equipped with a side ladderPriced at roughly $71,800 USD, the package provides massive intrinsic value by bundling nearly $10,000 worth of premium off-road accessories for just a $6,600 USD markup over the standard RubiconJeep continues to flex its off-road dominance on a global scale. While North American enthusiasts have been treated to the ongoing “Twelve 4 Twelve” anniversary campaign, the legendary automaker is shifting its f...
Don Toliver’s Love for Cars Didn’t Start With ‘Octane’
This post is in support of our Don Toliver cover story from Hypebeast Magazine #37: The Architects Issue. To order a copy, visit HBX.Don Toliver loves cars. That much is obvious. But with Octane, that obsession becomes something more deliberate, even a guiding ethos surging through the entire project’s DNA. The album itself plays like a pedal-smashing love letter to Group B rally racing and high-performance fuel. It even opens with “E85,” an ode to high-octane fuel blend used in flex-fuel vehicles. From the start, it’s clear: where 2024’s Hardstone Psycho saw the Houston musician building a full musical and visual world around motorcycle culture, Octane finds Toliver making music for the velocity and adrenaline rush of rallying racing.“I got infatuated with watching racers race and fans li...
The Fix: Hanoi with Daniel Nguyen
Is this the real city that never sleeps? This week on The Fix: vibrant, indomitable Hanoi, according to the pioneering distiller, researcher, and activist. The post The Fix: Hanoi<br> with Daniel Nguyen appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms.
BMW M2 Coupé RR Edition Joins S 1000 RR Duo
SummaryBMW South Africa and BMW Motorrad have joined forces for a hyper-limited "RR Edition" capsule, bridging the gap between the M2 Coupe and the brand's premier superbikesCapped at just 10 units strictly for the South African market, the M2 RR Edition flexes exclusive Black Sapphire Metallic paint, a lowered M Performance suspension setup, and bespoke aerodynamic enhancementsThe matching two-wheel counterparts — the S 1000 RR and M 1000 RR — mirror the menacing aesthetic with Black Storm Metallic finishes, red accents, and Akrapovič exhausts, with the flagship M 1000 RR M2 Edition commanding R882,100In a rare cross-divisional crossover, BMW South Africa and BMW Motorrad South Africa have officially united to drop a hyper-limited suite of twin special editions. Bridging the gap between t...
