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A $300,000 USD Electric Flying Car Has Received Approval for Testing for the First Time in History
The SpaceX-backed startup Alef Aeronautics is the first company in history to be approved to test an electric flying car that is set to be cost about $300,000 USD. In a press release, the fully electric flying car from the Californian automaker has received an official Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Model A. This approval marks the fist of its kind for a flight-capable car. CEO Jim Dukhovny said, "It allows us to move closer to bringing people an environmentally friendly and faster commute, saving individuals and companies hours each week. This is one small step for planes, one giant step for cars."While the car has been approved for a fly test, the ever-evolving FAA restrictions has limited the location and purpose for which the...
Ferrari Unveils Special-Edition SF90 XX Supercar
Ferrari has revealed a special edition of its SF90 supercar, the SF90 XX.The new high-performance model comes emerges features the same plug-in hybrid powertrain, which features a twin-turbocharged V8 engine and three electric motors. However, the enhanced engine boasts 786 horsepower, which is the result of enhanced inlet and exhaust ports, new pistons and an increased compression ratio. With the new Extra Boost feature, the total system output sits at 1016 horsepower.Another standout detail is its 0-62 mph time of 2.3 seconds – 0.2 seconds faster than the standard SF90 model. Enhanced aerodynamics is another key area of elevation for the car as its elements have been redesigned to increase downforce. According to Ferrari, the model yields up to 1168 pounds of downforce at 155 mph. Additi...
Singer Introduces the DLS-T: A Perfect Fusion of Power and Design
The Dynamics & Lightweighting Study - Turbo (DLS-T) project from Singer, the vehicle design house known for restoring and reimagining 1989 to 1994 Porsche 911s, based on the 964 chassis, has outdone itself with its latest work.Singer shared that "the process begins when the owner of a Type 964 Porsche 911 sends their car to Singer with the request to carry out a personalized restoration," adding "These latest restoration services result in the Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer – DLS Turbo."The automotive design house explained that only a limited number of restorations will be commissioned in collaboration with owners and that the vehicles have been designed to celebrate the victorious 934/5 endurance racers of the 1970s.In a first look at Singer's latest project, Top Gear wrote that th...
GAC Introduces Ammonia-Powered Engine for Passenger Vehicles
GAC (Automobile Group CO.), the Chinese partner to Toyota, recently revealed a new motor that runs on liquid ammonia. As ammonia is considered toxic, the fuel source was previously limited to primarily the trucking and commercial shipping sectors. While hazardous, the substance is both clean and readily available, leading GAC to explore it as a viable green alternative to battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell power which currently dominates the market.“We’ve overcome the pain point of ammonia being difficult to burn quickly and put the fuel to use in the passenger car industry. Its value to society and for commercial uses are worth anticipating,” said Qi Hongzhong from GAC’s R&D team via Interesting Engineering.While further advancements in technology and more widespread interest are...
The 2023 McLaren Artura: a 3-Second Supercar but Make It “Everyday”
For McLaren, providing a healthy mix of "super" and "daily" was a key element for its vehicles, and the latest iteration – the Artura – is no different. For all intents and purposes, it's an everyday supercar that you literally can drive everyday.We got a day to Test Drive and experience the 2023 McLaren Artura and came to multiple conclusions. While some are bleaker than others – "electric performance is here to stay" and "we never tire of scissor doors" – the majority of our thoughts went to how well balanced the McLaren Artura really is, both in drive and lifestyle. During the briefing, McLaren representatives really ironed down the approach that the Artura is giving customers the ability to drive the car everyday, while not compromising on the elements that make up a supercar. Performa...
BMW’s Shapeshifting GINA Concept Is Revisited in New Walkaround Video
Supercar Blondie has released a new walkaround video that explores BMW's GINA Light Visionary Model, a concept released 15 years ago. The shapeshifting idea was ahead of its time and served as a precursor to the automaker's newer mutating concepts including the Vision Next 100 and iX Flow.Based on features from the Z8 and original Z4, BMW wraps the car in an elastic polyurethane material that hides the articulated lines and supports underneath. In the demonstration video, we see a secret retractable hood and headlights as well as moving spoilers and side skirts. The rear reveals natural carbon fiber pieces as well as a seamless transition from the exterior fabric to the interior seats. GINA stands for Geometry and Functions In Adaptions and the car is fully functional.Take a closer look at...
Disney and Vespa Unveil New Collaborative Model
Disney has just presented its very own customized version of the Italian Vespa scooter, and it integrates a melange of Mickey Mouse imagery to celebrate Disney's values of storytelling and escapism as it approaches its 100th anniversary.Both Disney and Vespa are two brands that are known for their shapes and colors, with Vespa valuing freedom and fun, shared with Disney's unique approach to storytelling that has captured millions of fans around the globe for a century.The famous Vespa scooter has been hit with Disney's classic red, white, and yellow, the same hues that have been synonymous with Walt Disney's most famous mouse for decades. Additionally, the scooter's yellow wheels reference Mickey Mouse's shoes, while the all-black mirrors recall his unmistakable round ears.Both sides of th...
A Closer Look at the 2023 Lamborghini Urus S
Lamborghini has updated its Urus ultra-high performance SUV with this: the Lamborghini Urus S. While the name and upgrades may have been subtle, the Urus platform continues to be anything but.New for the 2023 model year in the Urus S are changes to the aesthetics, namely at the front of the hulking SUV. The most notable additions are the vents located at the top of the hood, giving the Urus a racier look while providing functionality with cooling the engine bay. The front bumper also sees revised angles, with more black accents and simpler, straight lines all leading to a meaner expression. The rear is also new, with a higher black trim that now reaches all the way up to the tailgate. Customization is also a large part of the Urus S update, as the car has far more options than the outgoing...
Super73 Taps Daily Paper to Customize Its Classic ZX Bike
Amsterdam-based label Daily Paper has linked up with biking specialist Super73 for a collaborative pedal bike that takes inspiration from the Dutch capital's unique biking culture.Over recent times, Super73 has expanded its mainline of biking options with a slew of high-profile collaborations. For example, the brand has recently partnered with NEIGHBORHOOD, and even Yuta Hosokawa‘s READYMADE. Now, Super73 is continuing to explore the world of fashion through its automotive lens with its new collaboration with Daily Paper.The link-up between the pair welcomes five limited-edition custom ZX models, with the bikes arriving as a futuristic statement that aims to combine Daily Paper's streetwear details with Super73's passion for exploration. Additionally, the bike is also complemented by frame...
Doug DeMuro Embraces the V12 Engine, and Is Hopeful of a Future With Them
"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life;" there's evidence of this throughout a lot of industries, within a lot of circles. For us, we think Doug DeMuro is the perfect embodiment of this proverb.Chances are if you're into cars and have ever typed in any car make and model into Youtube, you'll come across a car review by the famous Doug DeMuro. But in case you haven't, here are some stats: 4.6 million subscribers, over 1,000 videos, with each measuring in the millions of views. Millions, each. The key to his success is a strict formula of rich story-telling, an educational approach to enthusiast cars and details, details, details – or, as he puts it, 'quirks and features.' Doug has no signs of slowing down his content and his Internet stardom has thus spaw...
Tesla’s New Giga Lab Shows How It Builds Its Cars in 45 Seconds
Tesla has officially opened its first Giga Lab in Chengdu, China. The new retail model doubles as an interactive showroom in which visitors can visualize how the brand's iconic models are manufactured in just 45 seconds as well as a store in which visitors can walk away with a brand-new EV. The minimalist aesthetic, featuring steel and concrete finishes, aims to mimic the environment of Tesla's Shanghai GigaFactory.An unfinished Tesla Model 3 chassis can be seen suspended in the middle of the space accompanied by giant red robot arms as seen on the assembly lines. Individual car parts are exhibited to educate visitors on the inner workings of the vehicles, meanwhile, free seating and meeting rooms are present to accommodate guests. Fully built Tesla models are also parked freely inside and...
The Hyundai Elantra N and Kona N Deliver on Style, Speed and Tech
Hyundai‘s N continues to impress drivers across the globe with models that can tear up the track and provide enough style and comfort for daily drives. The Hyundai N was engineered and designed in Namyang then rigorously tested and verified in Nürburgring, the race track where they test high-performance Hyundai vehicles.For those unfamiliar, N is the high-performance sub-brand that Hyundai offers for select vehicles. All N cars are made to be fun to drive, and is supported by three product pillars. The first is “Everyday Sports Car.” N models are not only for high-performance car fans, but also to capture a wider audience. You can change its character from a serious track star to a comfortable everyday transport whenever it suits you. The second pillar is “Corner Rascal.” Any enthusiast ca...
