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Bugatti has stripped back its track-only hypercar, the Bolide, to showcase its expert safety engineering, primarily highlighted through the vehicle's innovative carbon fiber monocoque or unibody frame.With a legacy of more than 100 years of motorsport success and design, Bugatti has combined its heritage with state-of-the-art technology and engineering to create the ultimate hypercar, designed specifically for the track. It's worth noting that the vehicle's monocoque frame has been developed to the same standards as Le Mans race cars and meets the requirements of the FIA LMH and LMDh.The Bolide is designed around Bugatti's legendary 8.0L W16 turbocharged engine, which resulted in a need for a new monocoque made of the highest quality carbon fiber composites, normally used only in Formula 1...

Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR) has reached a new production milestone, having delivered its 100th GR Supra GT4 consumer race car. To celebrate this feat, the automaker is set to produce one of its most limited runs yet, three examples of the GR Supra GT4 "100 Edition." It's said that one example is already dedicated to the Europe market, another to North America and the last to Asia.The GR Supra GT4 "100 Edition" will be exclusively delivered in Plasma Orange, matching the exterior of the related special edition production model, the GR Supra "GT4 100th Edition Tribute" which goes on sale later this year in Europe. Where the "100 Edition" differs is that it is not GT4 homologated and is intended for track day use only -- as it's based on the 440 hp GR Supra GT4 EVO.Other notable design elements ...

As with any highly coveted item that has a limited supply, be it a watch, sneaker, or car, there will always be a dynamic of reselling -- which is presumably how this sub 100 mile 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar has ended up at auction via Bring A Trailer.Limited to 2,500 production units, the Dakar was available by application only and just began delivery this spring. Already, this listing is $33,000 USD above its sticker price from just a few months ago, which needless to say has some enthusiasts and collectors worked up in the comments section of the auction lot.Nonetheless, the vehicle, marked example 1,191, is a gorgeous understated spec inspired by the Porsche 953's victory in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally and will likely become a prized addition to its new collector at auction close.With only 6...

Volkswagen has unveiled its vision for the ID.X Performance concept car, something it describes as an all-electric sports limousine. The upper mid-sized class vehicle features a powerful all-wheel drive, performance-oriented suspension and a dynamic appearance.Based on the new ID.7, the ID.X Performance showcases the possibilities of Volkswagen's modular electric drive platform (MEB) by combining sporty performance with the elegant lines of a limousine, according to the automaker.The vehicle is powered by a dual-motor drive with 411 kW (558 PS) and a boost function, supplied by a drive battery that enables high continuous power output and short charging times with a capacity of up to 200 kW. The exterior features sporty elements like a carbon front splitter and rear diffuser, 20-inch sport...

BMW continues the testing of its M Hybrid V8 Hypercar, for participation in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2024. During its most recent test at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, the BMW M Team WRT charted some valuable insights into the vehicles performance capabilities.The tests were performed by a total of eight BMW M works drivers, who shared a variety of testing duties with both the M Hybrid V8 and the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. Seeing the most time behind the wheel of the M Hybrid were drivers Nick Yelloly and Marco Wittmann, particularly due to their experience from the race outings of the LMDh prototype in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 2023.Specific goals for the testing of the carbon-black M Hybrid included optimizing systems and performance, as well as allowing the t...

Lotus has unveiled its first-ever Hyper-GT model, the Emeya, a four-door vehicle designed to set a new standard for luxury and performance in the electric vehicle market.The company's CEO, Feng Qingfeng, announced the launch in New York City, stating that the Emeya combines Lotus' rich heritage with intelligent performance and the latest technologies, pushing the boundaries for how a luxury EV should look and perform.The Emeya boasts advanced aerodynamic features, including an active front grille, rear diffuser, and rear spoiler, combined with a low center of gravity, designed to enhance stability and set a new standard for ride and handling excellence in the GT segment. The car also features an electronically controlled air suspension system that adjusts the vehicle automatically to ensur...

Toyota has unveiled an all-new Century, a premium vehicle that has dominated Japan's chauffeur-driven market since 1967, this time, as an SUV.BMWThe new model, set to launch later this year, blends traditional Japanese design aesthetics with modern technical elements for an elevated driving and passenger experience. At its core, Toyota says that the Century has always embodied "omotenashi," the Japanese spirit of hospitality but with evolving needs in the chauffeur industry, Toyota's development team introduced this new model under the theme "The Chauffeur" -- with the design catering to passengers using their travel time for rest or online meetings.At the exterior, the Century reflects a "stately grandeur," showcasing both horizontal and vertical design features, drawing inspiration from ...

BMW has recently revealed a sneak peek into the future of its core brand with the unveiling of the BMW Vision Neue Klasse -- a fully-electric concept car said to provide an interface between real and virtual worlds through next-generation iDrive technology.First revealed at the IAA Mobility 2023 International Motor Show in Munich, Oliver Zipse, BMW AG's Chairman of the Board of Management said, "The BMW Vision Neue Klasse combines our ability to innovate in the core areas of electrification, digitalization and circularity," adding "In this way, we are always able to stay two steps ahead of the future: The Neue Klasse is already bringing the mobility of the next decade to the roads in 2025 – and leading BMW into a new era."The car's exterior is marked by expansive surfaces and distinctive l...

Mercedes-Benz has revealed its latest concept car at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, a fully electric, AI-powered, CLA Class. The vehicle offers exciting new design elements at the exterior and interior, as well as unparalleled computing thanks to new proprietary technology dubbed the "Mercedes-Benz Operating System" or MB.OS.The Concept CLA Class boasts a striking exterior characterized by iconic design elements reimagined for the electric era. The dynamic shark-nose front end, coupled with the seamless "grille" panel, acts as a canvas for an illuminated animated star pattern. Exterior elements include a long wheelbase, a slender greenhouse, and an elongated hood.Additionally, the vehicle's expansive glass roof not only elevates the exterior's style but also brings a spa-like calm to the int...

Mercedes-Benz has announced its all-new "All-Terrain E-Class" at this year's IAA Mobility show in Munich. Upon its U.S. delivery, scheduled for 2024, the wagon-styled vehicle will be the second addition to the E-Class family in the states, joining its Sedan counterpart.The All-Terrain E-Class presents itself as a niche offering in terms of design and its propensity to embrace off-road elements. Notable design aspects include the twin-louver grille, adorned with the Mercedes-Benz Star at the center and draped in Iridium Silver. Its robust appearance is accentuated by dark grey wheel arch cladding, a distinctive front bumper, as well as minimal chrome accents at the front and rear underride guards that reinforce the vehicle's off-road character.Inside, the car does not fall short of expectat...