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Porsche is welcoming visitors into a brand-new retail space in the heart of its hometown of Stuttgart. The German city will host Porsche’s immersive “Porsche Driven by Dreams” shoppable venue, opening its doors to the public on October 15. The sports car manufacturer’s contemporary location will deliver a multi-faceted approach through in-person car sales alongside other products and a diverse range of events to be held throughout the remainder of 2022. Its design is encapsulated by a dream-like environment submerged in a high-end digital experience ideal for purchasing your dream vehicle. The 300 square-meter setting will display current Porsche models, while ongoing exhibitions will see uncommon vintage cars taken from the brand’s automotive Porsche Museum a...

This issue of Open Road was originally published on Hypebeast Korea. It has been adapted accordingly. Porsche’s GTS insignia can be found across the range, defining its cars that sit somewhere between its entry-level road cars and the machines that can take on the track. The previously unveiled 911 GTS, 718 Boxster GTS, Panamera GTS, and Macan GTS have satisfied the demanding tastes of Porsche enthusiasts. But, last July, Porsche unveiled its latest GTS model – the controversially electric Taycan GTS. Taycan means “soul of a spirited young horse” in Turkish, and was inspired by the black horse running wild in the Porsche emblem. Today, Porsche’s only electric vehicle model, the Taycan, is available in a variety of lineups from the base model to the 4S, Turbo, and Turbo S with the GTS...

The 2023 BMW M2 is here. The second-generation vehicle provides signature M performance in a concentrated form, with a 338kW/460 hp six-cylinder in-line engine, a six-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive. Notably, the high-performance sports car’s debut marks another celebratory milestone in the 50th anniversary of BMW M GmbH. The engine residing under the M2’s bonnet outperforms its predecessor by 66kW/90hp. Revving to a maximum of 7,200 rpm, the power source achieves peak torque of 550 Nm between 2,650 and 5,870 rpm with maximum output coming in at 6,250 rpm. The car’s cooling and oil supply systems are engineered to maneuver dynamic longitudinal and lateral distances. Equipped with superior powertrain and chassis technology mimicking those of the BMW M3 and BMW M4...

After working with Round Two‘s Sean Wotherspoon to build a special-edition Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Porsche now reveals another personal Taycan hatchback designed exclusively for BLACKPINK star Jennie. The car is Porsche Korea’s first project realized from its Sonderwunsch (translating to “special request”) program, featuring creative input from Jennie. “As an artist, JENNIE is used to creative collaborations. She even brought a mood board to our meeting that visualized the initial ideas and reflected their reception,” recalls project manager Grant Larson. Dressed in metallic black paintwork with 21-inch Exclusive Design rims in Meissenblue, Jennie opts for a relatively understated exterior. Highlights include illuminated “Jennie Ruby Jane” l...

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng have just successfully launched a flying car in Dubai, showcasing a glimpse of what the future of travel in the city could look like. After successfully taking off on October 10 at Dubai Marina, the two-seated electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) is dubbed to be “the future of 3D transportation”, with the X2 flying car has a top speed of 130 kph and produces zero carbon emissions during flight. “The next generation flying car will be intelligent, electric, vertical take-off and landing, air-land coupling. We hope that our flying car will be a perfect match for Dubai, to jointly explore and build the future of 3D transportation, so that everyone can fly freely in the sky,” the Vice Chairman and President at XPeng told Khaleej Times. For m...

Powered by a 4.0-liter engine with a V8 twin-turbo, Lamborghini’s new “Urus S” model is now revealed and delivers the same groundbreaking 666-horsepower engine. Since August, the demand for the “Urus Performante” has skyrocketed and thus prompted the luxury car maker to add a facelift to its predecessor. The vehicle can go from 0 to 100km in 3.5 seconds and can reach a top speed of 305km. Additionally, there’s new exterior detailing for the “Urus S,” with air intakes located on each side of the car hood, new rear and front bumper, and a blackened aerodynamic kit. Lamborghini’s new “Urus S” model has a starting selling price of $189,789 USD. Meanwhile, OBEY’s Shepard Fairey drops the third iteration of his Hublot limited-edition watch collab. Click here to view full gallery at HYPEBEAST

The Nissan Skyline and GT-R lineage is a piece of automotive history, defining multiple eras of engineering excellence before going on to become some of the most revered and sought-after cars in the industry. In recent years, we’ve heard news of the R35 being killed off in Europe, seen rarities like the R33 GT-R NISMO 400R appear for sale at $2.2M USD, and see the legendary Japanese car receive an oral history courtesy of Hypebeast. Now, one of the rarest GT-Rs has appeared on the market — the 1-of-19 Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign. Coming in at No. 11 of just 19 produced, this incredibly special coachbuilt masterpiece is based on the much-loved R35 model and features a complete overhaul inside and out. A new body kit brings Italian aesthetics to the Japanese Godzilla, while NISMO...

Honda has ushered in its new lineup of electric vehicles with the Prologue. The first preview of the fully-electric SUV ahead of the vehicle hitting the market sometime in 2024. The company bills the Prologue design as “neo-rugged,” integrating nature-inspiring elements into the exterior and interior styling. The design is emphasized in the vehicle’s panoramic roof and sizable 21-inch (533 mm) wheels. The SUV joins Honda light truck lineup alongside the Passport, which debuted earlier this year. With a roomy interior, the Prologue prioritizes both passenger comfort and space for cargo. It also leads with tech, packing in a digital driver display panel, as well as comprehensive audio connectivity capabilities. As for its paint finish, the Prologue will be available in an exclusi...

About six years after the initial announcement, Tesla is finally ready to deliver its first batch of the Semi Truck. The long-awaited plans have finally been put into place and founder and CEO Elon Musk has taken to his favorite social media platform to confirm that production has begun. The Tesla Semi Truck, which was first announced in November 2017, is slated to make its first delivery to soft drink company Pepsi in December this year. With its new electric transport vehicle, Musk promises that the Semi will be able to accelerate from 0 to 60mph in just 20 seconds when it is “fully loaded.” The tech mogul also claims that the truck will be able to reach “highway-level speeds even up steep grades.” When it comes to charging, drivers will be able to recharge the tr...

Ford is sending off its legendary supercar the Ford GT with a final edition. Celebrating the 2016 Le Mans podium finish with the 2016 Ford GT, the 2022 Ford GT LM will see 20 examples that see the choice of red or blue accents over a Liquid Silver paint job. The supercar features 660 horsepower via a twin-turbo V6, a 3D-printed cyclonic exhaust system, carbon fiber trim, large Brembo brakes, and 20-inch carbon fiber wheels. Making this car extra memorable and collectible is a 3D-printed instrument panel badge made from the 2016 third-place GT’s crankshaft. In other automotive news, Audi salutes a staple with its TT RS coupe “Iconic Edition.” Click here to view full gallery at HYPEBEAST

News of LiveWire’s listing on the NYSE has rallied a new frontier of motorcycle enthusiasts to look towards the electric future of transport. The official production launch of the S2 Del Mar unleashes the manufacturer’s proprietary ARROW architecture, developed at LiveWire Labs in Mountain View, California. The S2 Del Mar dropped on LiveWire’s website on September 27, following the company’s listing on the NYSE. Next in line after the company’s flagship LiveWire ONE model, the S2 Del Mar is slated to inform upcoming chassis designs using LiveWire’s ARROW architecture. Jochen Zeitz, Chairman and CEO of LiveWire Group Inc. describes the S2 Del Mar as such: “The modular ARROW architecture underpinning the Del Mar, developed in-house at LiveWire Labs, demonstrates our ambition to l...

Wind rushes through your hair as you and the elements become one. The feeling of McLaren’s most powerful engine to date — 812 HP — bolted to your back enhances in its intensity through the rev range, heightening senses you’ve never tapped into before. Stones, rain and insects are forced over your head by the power of aerodynamics. Onlookers think you’re mad. This is the McLaren Elva effect.  As one of the contemporary Holy Trinity of always-topless hypercars (sitting alongside the Ferrari Monza SP1/2 and the Aston Martin Speedster), the Elva isn’t your everyday super-fast driving machine. In fact, it’s nowhere near anything you have — or Hypebeast had — experienced before. From the moment we opened the Elva’s dihedral doors we knew we were in for something special; now it’s time to try to ...