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Maserati Unveils Its MC20 GT2 Race Car

Maserati unveiled its MC20 in September 2020, and Hypebeast has since become well-acquainted with the Italian supercar, having driven it in the hills of its homeland. Now, Maserati has another treat in order for us automotive fans -- the MC20 GT2 race car.With the MC20 race car, the marque hopes to reawaken its victories and legacy of racing in the GT2 championships with its formidable MC12 machine.In order to achieve such feats, Maserati's engineering and design team partnered with its in-house specialists, Centro Stile Maserati. Thus, the new car takes the Nettuno V6 engine found in the road-going car, and dials things up to eleven. While new power and performance figures are yet to be revealed, it's only inevitable that the three-liter turbocharged unit will comply with GT2 racing regul...

Bring a Trailer Founder Randy Nonnenberg Single-Handedly Made Buying Used Cars Cool

We've all been there, toiling and complaining about selling a used car. The ad-writing, back and forth negotiation, the paperwork; after all of that, finding the right one to buy was just as difficult. Lucky for petrolheads these days, we have Randy Nonnenberg and his mecca for all things mechanical: Bring a Trailer. Since 2007, Bring a Trailer has been the premium location for anyone who has ever looked for the car of their dreams. And what started off as a humble blog sharing local classified ads has turned into THE destination for automotive auctions, with $1.37 billion USD in sales in 2022 alone. The site has close to a million registered users – nearly half of which are also registered bidders – who sift through more than 700 auctions a week. Visitors love the premium feel of the ads,...

Rolls-Royce and Iris Van Herpen Unite for Haute Couture Phantom Syntopia

British automobile manufacturer Rolls-Royce is slowly stepping into the collaborative space, having recently teased a dynamic Stüssy collaboration in the works. Now, Rolls-Royce is uniting with Dutch designer Iris Van Herpen for a one-off custom Phantom inspired by the art of haute couture. The collaborative Phantom Syntopia is an entirely bespoke car, acting as the most technically-advanced Rolls-Royce Phantom ever produced. The design sees the unconventional pairing break boundaries through state-of-the-art innovation and design practices. Inspired by Iris Van Herpen's sculptural masterpieces, the exterior coating dons a holographic purple finish with a curving "Weaving Water" print that reflects fluidity and movement. The Phantom's standard grill and lightning mechanisms are maintained,...

RM Sotheby’s Announces Auction for a Super Rare 2003 Ferrari Enzo

RM Sotheby's has just posted an auction for a 2003 Ferrari Enzo that is in pristine condition and is believed to be one of the last known variations that still have its wrappings on.There V-12 supercar only has 141 miles on the odometer and comes accompanied with its original manuals, car cover, fitted luggage and spare keys, all of which are still in its original factory packaging. A majority of the Ferrari Enzos that were made were finished in Rosso Corsa while a handful of other variations were painted in other popular color schemes such as Giallo Modena, Nero Pastello and Rosso Scuderia. On the rarer side of the spectrum was the Argento Nürburgring 101/C, a palette that only made its way onto nine variations, one of which also featured Cuoio leather interiors as opposed to the other it...

Aston Martin to Debut First All-Electric Car in 2025

As the automotive industry continues to shift its focus toward battery-powered vehicles, luxury British sports car company Aston Martin does not want to be left in the dust. The heritage car brand has announced that its debut all-electric vehicle will release in 2025. The Drive reports that the British marque has plans to revamp its lineup of sports cars in the future to accommodate its battery-powered models. Aston Martin executive chairman Lawrence Stroll announces the news himself when offering the financial report for the fiscal year 2022. While he did not go into the specifics regarding which exact models will be receiving the EV update or whether or not a completely new EV model will be released, it is likely that the plan will move existing ones toward becoming battery-powered. Asto...

Porsche Re-Makes Its Renndienst Van Using Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz Electric Bus

In the 1950s, '60s, and '70s, Porsche used Volkswagen's classic T1 and T2 Transporter vans as the means for its motorsport division's transport. Dubbed the Renndienst, the van was first used to accompany its race cars on the 1954 Mille Miglia, and the rest is history. Now, Porsche Netherlands has revealed a new promotional concept comprising eight custom-made Porsche Renndienst-inspired Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric vans, inspired by the past but fit for today.The iconic bus of the past is emulated throughout this new version comprehensively. Starting with a "1st Max" passenger-focused ID.Buzz, rather than a cargo van, Porsche adds its signature burgundy hue to the van before fitting Renndienst graphics. And, in a true nod to the past, they've pictured it next to one of its flagship cars, no...

The Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe Is Going Up for Auction in June

This 911 Classic Club Coupe is due to go under the hammer at the Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction in June. Grant Larson, Porsche’s Directory of Special Projects worked with the Porsche Club of America to design this one-of-one car through the Sunderwunsch program.Put together in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, the 911 was never put into production for sale. Now on Broad Arrow Auctions’ website, it’s touted as a “Factory One-Off” and described as a prequel to the 2010 911 Sport Classic carDoused in a bespoke Sport Grey Metallic paint, the one-off 911 is embellished with Sport Grey Light and Club Blau racing stripes across the hood and one of the sides. The custom ducktail spoiler and the double-bubble roof draw influences from the 1972 911 Carrera RS, while also acting as a nod to Porsche’s motorsp...

Take a Look Inside the Moncler x Rick Owens Custom Tour Bus

After working together on the 70th-Anniversary Maya Jacket, Rick Owens held "The Art of Design" activation at Moncler Genius' extravagant London Fashion Week live event. Owens' segment saw guests welcomed to an outdoor afterparty dancefloor and invited to experience a personalized space shuttle-looking sleep pod. Building off of those futuristic aesthetics outside of the event, Owens works with Moncler to construct a customized tour bus that'd set to pass through the state of Nevada, stopping by legendary works of land art including "DOUBLE NEGATIVE" and "CITY" by American artist Michael Heizer.The full-sized V8 diesel tour bus was made in collaboration with Iveco Italia featuring a lounge area upholstered by French Army surplus blankets and heavy cotton bio doeskin. The small kitchen area...

The MINI GP3 Is the Best Way to Have Fun for $45K USD

The MINI Cooper is a Great British success story. From dominating the race track in the 1960s with a pioneering female driver, (Pat Moss, the sister of Stirling Moss) to defying all conventions with its comical size and sixty-plus years of triumph, MINI’s cultural impact is, ironically, massive.Despite the Leyland-produced Austin Mini and Morris Mini cars finding critical acclaim on the circuit and earning the hearts of a flower power generation, the world had moved on by the 1990s, desiring anything flashier, larger, and more powerful. Subsequently, MINI the brand, as we know and love it today, has been produced under the Bavarian BMW group since ‘96. Obvious controversies aside, BMW transformed the MINI Cooper into a liveable (albeit still relatively small) hot hatchback, destined for ba...

Designing the Future: Inside BMW’s New Designworks Studio in Santa Monica

Designworks is a global creative consultancy with a focus on strategic innovation and design. Over the past 50 years, it has become renowned for creating innovative and impactful designs across a wide range of industries, including transportation, consumer electronics, lifestyle, and health. In particular, the company has developed a reputation for its user-centric approach, which places the needs and desires of the end-user at the center of every design decision. This approach has been honed over many years of collaboration with BMW Group, the company's parent organization, and has resulted in some of the most iconic automotive designs of the past few decades. However, Designworks' expertise extends well beyond automotive design, and the company has leveraged its design capabilities to cr...

Range Rover Sport Unveils “Deer Valley Edition”

Range Rover North America is expanding its fleet with the launch the new limited edition 2023 Range Rover Sport Deer Valley Edition.Inspired by Park City, the new edition blends the automaker's focus on luxury with alpine-ready performance. Unveiled at Ranger Rover House Park City, the new edition is based on the Range Rover Sport Autobiography P530 V8. The car appears in a deep gloss vermillion red wrap with black accents. The car also includes SV bespoke 23" satin dark grey wheel with carbon accents, an alpine ski roof box and light cloud/ebony semi-aniline seats.The special edition vehicle only features 20 units and each car comes with two custom sets of Hinterland Skis. Additionally, the automaker is set to donate $5,000 USD from each sale to Youth Sports Alliance (YSA), which aims to ...

Lamborghini Taps IKEUCHI for Cyberpunk Huracán STO “Time Chaser 111100”

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the automaker, Lamborghini partners with contemporary artist IKEUCHI for a custom Lamborghini Huracán STO "Time Chaser_111100" and a Time Gazer interactive art piece as part of its "Chasing the Future" initiative.Having recently worked with Balenciaga for its Spring 2022 campaign and Medicom Toy for a BE@RBRICK figure, designer and artist Ikeuchi Hiroto is best known for his futuristic mechanical display pieces inspired by classic sci-fi series such as Star Wars and Gundam.The Lamborghini Huracán STO Time Chaser_111100 is reminiscent of an advanced mecha featuring cyberpunk decals and a white, silver, and black color scheme with carbon fiber accents. The most definitive element of the supercar is a transparent unit mounted on the engine cover reminiscent...