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Porsche Announces Its Most Powerful Cayenne Yet: The Turbo E-Hybrid
Porsche has announced its 2024 Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, set to be released in both SUV and Coupe body styles. The vehicle marks the automaker's most powerful Cayenne yet, producing just over 729 horsepower via its plug-in hybrid powertrain.The electric motor contributes 174 hp, while a revamped 4.0L V8 twin-turbo engine delivers 591 hp, enabling an impressive 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 183 mph -- likely capped by an internal limiter.Horsepower isn't the only upgrade, the new Cayenne E-Hybrid also boasts an expanded high-voltage battery of 25.9 kWh, discreetly placed under the trunk area. This improved battery works in tandem with the new 11-kW onboard charger, which ensures a full charge in less than 2.5 hours using a wallbox or charger.Other performance features includ...
Ford Reveals The New Nugget: A Quintessential Glamping Van
Ford has revealed the next generation of its Transit Custom Nugget camper, aka the Nugget, with advanced technologies that make for the perfect camping or glamping companion. This latest example of the Nugget was developed in collaboration with renowned camper converter, Westfalia, with the goal of embodying state-of-the-art design, connectivity and driving technologies.One of the standout features of this launch is the option of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. This electrified version uses a 2.5L Atkinson cycle petrol engine combined with an 11.8 kWh battery, which also offers pure-electric driving capability.Inside, the Nugget features a multi-zone layout, defining distinct areas for cooking, living and sleeping. Ford expressed that even with two double beds, there's ample space for...
Five of the Best Manual Transmission Cars Announced This Summer
It's no secret that manual transmissions are moving closer to their demise, as automakers look to optimize cost and efficiency. A prime example of this can be seen in BMW's departure from both manual transmission and dual-clutch transmissions for its M offerings.However, the stick isn't gone yet and might just be seeing a slight resurgence thanks to a particular group of drivers -- namely, millennials and Gen Z, according to recent reports. Other factors that have kept them around include performance automotive makers' commitment to their racing lineage and maintenance of their consumer offerings for enthusiasts.While all of the vehicles on this list below are limited, they paint a picture of defiance against a backdrop of what feels like a looming dystopic future of fully electrified driv...
The Taste of Being Thrown Around by the Sea: a Q&A with chef Marí Fernandez
Along Spain's Asturian coast, in the small fishing town of Puerto de Vega, on Plaza Cupido—Cupid Square—a self-taught cook writes culinary love letters to the Cantabrian Sea. The post The Taste of Being Thrown Around by the Sea: a Q&A with chef Marí Fernandez appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms.
The Rolls-Royce Spectre Makes Its Southeast Asia Debut in Singapore
Singapore becomes the first in Southeast Asia to welcome the highly-anticipated Rolls-Royce Spectre, the automaker's first-ever fully electric vehicle.Following its grand Singaporean debut, the state-of-the-art vehicle is set to embark on a tour across the region, marking a bold new chapter for the luxury automotive brand in Southeast Asia."Singapore remains pivotal for our brand in the region. With Spectre’s futuristic design, intricate interiors, and groundbreaking engineering, it truly epitomizes the essence of a modern-day Rolls-Royce," shared Irene Nikkein, Regional Director Asia-Pacific for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.The journey of the Spectre began in 2021 when Rolls-Royce Motor Cars made the historic announcement of its venture into electric mobility. Committing to an all-electric port...
Sotheby’s Motorsport to Auction “Pikes Peak” Bentley Continental GT
Sotheby’s Motorsport, a newly formed entity between RM Sotheby’s and Motorsport Network has announced that it will soon be offering a Bentley Continental GT W12 Pikes Peak Limited Edition at auction, a vehicle that only saw five production examples for the North American market."Highly exclusive paintwork elevates this Continental GT to stratospheric heights," shared Sotheby's Motorsport, adding "Bentley made only five Pikes Peak Edition models for the US to celebrate the historic hillclimb event, and a carbon fiber body kit makes it clear this is different from anything else on the road."First unveiled in 2020, during the event's centenary year, the Pikes Peak Continental GT stands as a testament to Bentley's commitment to both luxury and performance -- particularly celebrating the automa...
RUF Reveals the CTR3 Evo: Its Most Powerful Supercar Yet
RUF, known for its high-performance vehicles has recently outdone itself, with a "heavily updated and upgraded incarnation" of its CTR 3 Clubsport -- dubbed the "CTR3 Evo," its most powerful supercar yet.The updated vehicle boasts a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine that produces over 800hp and 730 lb-ft of torque, enabling the vehicle to reach top speeds of 236 mph and achieve a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds. Performance aspects of the CTR3 Evo are brought to life through a water-cooled unit, which is complemented by an aluminum block and cylinder heads, all at the behest of a double-clutch gearbox.Design elements carry over the same bespoke Clubsport chassis, which are housed in a carbon composite body that Ruf explains is a nod to "sports prototypes of the past." However, there are a ...
NOVITEC Reveals Its Take on the Ferrari 812 Competizione
NOVITEC has unveiled its take on the Ferrari 812 Competizione, a vehicle it describes as "the sportiest, road-going front-engine sports car ever offered by Ferrari."The vision behind the subtle yet powerful modifications is that no sports car can ever have enough power, exemplified by the NOVITEC high-performance exhaust system that increases the peak power of the Competizione's 6.5-liter V12 engine to 866 hp from the standard 818 hp.Beyond optimized exhaust flow and thermal insulation, the exhaust system offers customizable active sound management and is available in a variety of materials, including stainless steel, Inconel and gold platted.Other mods include NOVITEC hi-tech forged rims manufactured by Vossen in the choice of 21-inch wheels at the front and 22-inch at the rear, further a...
First Look at Jeep’s Last EcoDiesel Gladiator
Jeep has announced its final EcoDiesel Gladiator Rubicon in the form of a special edition it's calling the "FarOut." This release follows the success of the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon EcoDiesel, which was introduced in 2021 and touted as a trailblazer in the midsize pickup truck segment, boasting a best-in-class 442 lb-ft of torque and over 500 miles of driving range.The special edition, limited to a production of 1,000 units marks Jeep's transition towards electrification and the end of an era for the Gladiator."As the Jeep brand continues its drive to electrification, we are phasing out EcoDiesel technology with the final, limited-edition Gladiator Rubicon FarOut," said Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America.Technical features and details of the Gladiator Fa...
Alpine Refines A110 Sports Car with Formula 1 Developed Components
French car manufacturer Alpine has just launched its latest limited edition A110 Sports Car. Exhibiting a design that draws on its longstanding racing heritage – which now lives on through its own BWT Alpine F1® Team, the new arrival made a fitting debut appearance at the Enstone factory and was later presented to the public during the Pirelli Hot Laps at Silverstone GP this year.Titled “Enstone Edition,” the limited A110 S model specifically pays homage to its UK-based Enstone facility where Alpine’s Formula 1 cars are produced. By incorporating the state-of-the-art components and techniques developed by its engineers there, the sleek and sophisticated model is reimagined with a new visual edge. Upon entering the car, the plush cockpit is noticeably transformed with an array of carbon fib...
RM Sotheby’s to Auction 20 Hurricane-Damaged Ferrari Race Cars
RM Sotheby’s has unveiled a historic collection of Ferraris, known as The Lost & Found Collection and while many of the vehicles in the collection have seen better days, they still present a unique opportunity to acquire rare examples of their favorite models.As RM Sotheby's puts it a "caretaker with the proper vision and resources," could even restore the most badly damaged examples.The collection is set to be presented during the highly anticipated Monterey Car Week on August 17 and will be displayed in a barn recreated by RM Sotheby's to reflect the same hurricane-damaged setting they were originally discovered in. Altogether, the collection is estimated to fetch as much as $20 million USD, which comes out to $1 million USD per vehicle on average.What makes this collection of Ferrar...
Maserati Unveils the MCXtrema: a Track-Only “Beast”
Another great reveal took place at this year's Monterey Car Week, as Maserati pulled off the veil from its latest performance exploration, the MCXtrema -- which it describes as a track-exclusive "beast" of "unparalleled exclusivity and performance."Rated at 730 horsepower, the vehicle blends the brand's signature elegance with a new audacious design and is set to be offered to only select clientele with a total limited production count of 62 units.During its presentation, the MCXtrema was described as Maserati's most powerful track car yet. It caters to purists and brand loyalists who desire a race-ready machine, echoing the prowess of the iconic Maserati MC12. The vehicle stems from the collaboration between the Centro Stile and Maserati's engineering team, aiming to reignite the brand's ...
