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Honda's Type R-badged Civic is finding great success in its domestic market as it has just been announced that Honda has stopped taking orders. The FL5 Civic Type R was released back in July in Japan where it was met with a surprising amount of pre-orders. Coupled with long-term supply chain shortages, Honda indicated that it will "temporarily" pause all new orders and future production will be difficult to predict. While this measure is sure to disappoint a lot of those in Japan, the move from Honda ensures that all that have placed their orders receive their coveted Type R on time. Those that have just ordered before the cut-off period are expected to wait up to a year for delivery. The good news is that Honda US is not affected, but as you know, getting ahold of one of these FL5s States...

With luxury sportscars, old and new, there remains a lasting allure – especially if they were once in a celebrity's garage. That's the case with a 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider, which was once owned by David Beckham has now hit the market.The black sportscar was owned by the English former soccer player from 2001 to 2003 during the closing period of his time at Manchester United. Specifications of the convertible car include a 3.6L engine, lightweight BBS Challenge alloys, a paddle-shift F1 gearbox, carbon fiber seats, privacy glass, a Tubi sports exhaust system and a Challenge rear grille. The car's interior boasts Nero-colored Sabbia leather seats.After Beckham, the car moved through a couple of different owners, while maintaining regular service. Most recently, the car was held by JCT600, whi...

Porsche is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its first automobile to bear its name -- the 356 No. 1 Roadster. For this occasion, the automotive manufacturer has created the Porsche Vision 357. This Vision car is built around Porsche's technology platform 718 Cayman GT4 RS which sees a base horsepower of 493 via a 4.0-liter flat-six. "We created a very special birthday present in the form of the Porsche Vision 357, one which uses the 356 as a basis to underscore the significance of our design DNA," said Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche. "The concept car is an attempt to combine the past, present, and future with coherency, featuring proportions that are reminiscent of its historical archetype and details that visualize the outlook for the future."In dreaming up what the iconic ...

Nissan has just unveiled a new collaborative car with New Balance -- and it's a driveable sneaker.Over recent times, New Balance has often tapped into its Japanese market with new footwear iterations and exclusive colorways, however, its latest step into the land of Japan sees the footwear specialist put its classic 327 silhouette on wheels.The new car comes as part of a new Japanese Nissan campaign and NB has teamed up with the automotive company to create a conceptual and electric SUV car under the name of the Nissan Kicks "327 Edition." Complemented with an intricately-applied wrap, the car features the 327's suede upper, while it also includes everything seen on the original sneaker, from textile stitching to white laces.Surprisingly, the car's makeover doesn't compromise the original ...

A 1994 Toyota Supra is currently up for auction. Listed on no reserve on Bring a Trailer, the luxury grand tourer comes with 11,000 miles, just 300 of which were added under the current owner, and is one of the five generations of the Supra that have been produced since the vehicle’s debut in 1978.Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter, this particular edition was acquired by its owner in 2019, who replaced the original transmission with a Getrag 420, a six-speed manual transmission designed for long-lasting power in longitudinal engines. He additionally replaced the driveshaft, engine control unit and left real axle.Other specs on the car include its removable roof panel and original rear wing, along with projector-style headlights, lending itself to its sleek and sporty 90s look. It us...

As far as automotive luxury goes, Mercedes-Maybach has been an unfaltering leader in a long line of sought-after vehicles with its distinguished “more is more” attributes. Welcoming in the new Haute Voiture limited edition model, the car brand shows how its now elevating the extravagant design approach with supreme exclusivity to create its most collectible edition yet. The luxury car was first shown to an exclusive clientele in Dubai last December, alongside a curated runway show by Atelier Zuhra. Following the design cues of the concept model, it comes enveloped in fine materials, rich colors and sleek finishings, commonly seen in Haute Couture. Chief design officer at Mercedes‑Benz Group AG Gorden Wagener shares, “The intricate features and exclusive design elements are what makes the M...

In the next installment of How To, Hypebeast taps automotive enthusiast and social media personality Christina Roki to show you how to detail your vehicle like a pro to get it show-ready. Roki’s YouTube channel, Christina & Grant, shared with her partner Grant Sloan, features a slew of car reviews, test drives and customization tutorials briefing you on how to take your ride to the next level. In this How To demonstration, Roki tests her skills on the Toyota GR Supra. “What I love about the Toyota GR Supra is the fast shifting eight speed automatic transmission,” says Roki. Paired with the vehicle’s quintessential race car design — drawing inspiration from the FT-1 Concept, 2000GT and the A80 Supra — the Toyota GR Supra holds a special place in the manufacturer’s sports car lega...

The Type R badge has always been the hot ticket item from Honda, ever since its introduction in 1992 with the flagship Honda NSX. The US didn’t see its first Type R model until 1998, bestowed upon the Integra coupe under the luxury subsidiary, Acura. It wasn’t until almost 20 years later did the US finally receive the Type R badge on the compact Civic in 2017, which by then was the “CTR” moniker’s fifth iteration and a whopping 10th generation for the base car itself. Needless to say, US fans were hungry by the time the first official Civic Type R arrived. Now, we Americans are graced with our second generation of Honda Civic Type R, known within the car circles by its internal ‘FL5’ chassis code. In comparison with the first FK8, the FL5 can be su...