Autos
Wazupnaija – Naija Entertainment blogs & Forums – Lifestyle – Autos
Garage Visits: Get Familiar With Race Service’s Hispanic Content Creators and the New Toyota GR Corolla
Hypebeast’s latest Garage Visits series puts the spotlight on car culture hub Race Service, some of its Hispanic content creators, and the new Toyota GR Corolla.Race Service is an LA-based creative agency that has revolutionized the way car content is produced for social media and other digital platforms. Through its signature action cinematography, viral-worthy concepts and glossy documentary style cuts, RS has ushered in more dynamic ways of filming, photographing and telling stories of the cars, people and brands that make up car culture globally. Additionally, Toyota, a brand continually profiled by Race Service and a name that’s been synonymous with street car culture, brings its new GR Corolla to RS for a quick spin and closer look.What makes Race Service naturally run its course are...
Rezvani Launches Sci-Fi Inspired 2023 Vengeance SUV
Rezavni Motors, an American automaker founded by Ferris Rezvani, has officially launched its 2023 Vengeance SUV, a gigantic off-road SUV that looks like something straight out of a superhero movie.The Vengeance was designed by digital artist Milen Ivanov who took inspiration from cars in video games and sci-fi movies for the futuristic build. Coming standard with the vehicle is a powerful 6.2-liter V8 engine delivering 420 horsepower and a ten-speed automatic gearbox with an electronic range selector. Optional 3.0L Turbo Diesel and 6.2L supercharged V8 engines are also available. A panoramic sunroof lies overhead, a hands-free power liftgate opens at the rear, and seating is arranged in either 7 or 8-passenger layouts. Other standard features include a heads-up display, collision warning w...
RM Sotheby’s to Auction off Ultra-Rare 2003 Ferrari Enzo
RM Sotheby's is no stranger to offering up some of the world's finest exotic sportscars and hypercars. Now, the house is set to auction a 2003 Ferrari Enzo.To this day, the Enzo model, which was birthed in 2003, remains one of the premier models from the automaker. Appearing in classic black, the 2003 Ferrari Enzo is constructed from carbon fiber and aluminum. Additionally, the model's design was inspired by grand prix cars and features a rakish nose, ground-effect aerodynamics, and a small active spoiler. Giving the car its power is a 5,998-cc V-12 engine that produces 651 horsepower.The 2002 Enzo has been well taken care of – being of the possession of just two owners and has been serviced several times throughout its existence. Additionally, the car features just 17,474 kilometers (abou...
This Land Rover Discovery 300 TDi Camel Trophy From 1997 Could Be Yours
The Camel Trophy was an off-road vehicle-focused competition that was hosted every year between 1980 and 2000. Land Rover was the official sponsor of the event for 19 years, which resulted in positive publicity for its automobiles and the overall brand as they proved worthy of handling the contest's extreme terrain and weather conditions. And now one Land Rover Discovery 300 TDi Camel Trophy has resurfaced from the 1997 competition in Mongolia has resurfaced. The best part? It could be yours.This one of 20 4x4 machine is prepared with a myriad of aesthetic and functional details. Its playful paint job is anchored by a golden yellow hue and comes adorned with Land Rover logos beneath the rear-most side windows, Sony insignias and Camel Trophy emblems on the driver and passenger doors. Addit...
Aptera Has Officially Finished Its Solar-Powered EV
Since the reveal of Aptera Motors' futuristic three-wheeler back in 2020, the company has officially announced that it is starting production on its solar-powered EV.Calling it the "Launch Edition," the car is the debut model from the San Diego-based startup. While the Launch Edition Aptera is not all that different looking from the car that was initially teased in 2019, the sleek teardrop shaped-car and its two fenders over the front wheels feature a two-tone finish. The car also comes with a dynamic lighting package and welcomes owners to add their own custom changes to the vehicle. With a drag coefficient of 0.13, the EV is more aerodynamic than its rival, the Mercedes-Benz EQXX which only has a drag coefficient of 0.17. Like the exterior, the interior all sports a minimal and clean aes...
Audi’s New Activesphere Concept Integrates Mixed Reality Headsets
Audi has officially revealed its new Activesphere EV concept, the fourth concept car from the pioneering Sphere family which offers a glimpse at the automaker's all-electric, autonomous future.Introducing a whole new body style, the Activesphere was built for off-roading, balancing rugged performance with elegant design and state-of-the-art features. Highlights of the coupe-style SUV include the "active back" which allows the car to transform its elegant Sportback rear into a pickup bed for sports equipment at the push of a button. Quattro all-wheel drive is supported by 22-inch wheels fitted with all-terrain tires and for further elevation, adaptive air suspension can raise and lower the car by 1.5 inches.For maximum visibility, glass surfaces are placed at the bottom of the doors as well...
Tesla’s Cybertruck Won’t Be Entering Production Until 2024
It looks like those eagerly awaiting the rollout of the Tesla Cybertruck will have to keep on holding out. The futuristic-looking truck was first unveiled in 2019, with Tesla saying that it planned to debut the vehicle on the market by the end of 2021.That deadline was eventually pushed back to late 2022, though in March of that year, Tesla delayed production a third time, moving its planned start date to mid-2023.Although Tesla has since been working steadily towards that goal – shipping out production equipment specific to the Cybertruck to its Gigafactory Texas headquarters – the release date for the vehicle has once again been pushed.Speaking on the company’s recent Q4 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk responded to a question on if the Cybertruck would still be heading into production this ...
Honda Japan Suspends All New Orders for the Civic Type R
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...
A 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider Previously Owned by David Beckham Hits the Market
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 Celebrates 75 Years of the Iconic 356 Roadster With Vision 357 Concept
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 and New Balance Have Created a Driveable Sneaker
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 Fourth-Generation Toyota Supra Is Up for Auction
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...
