Autos

Shortly after setting a record to become the fastest production car on the Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb back in June, Lucid Motors has now down it again at the recent Monterey Car Week, beating out even the Ferrari LaFerrari on the Laguna Seca Corkscrew Hillclimb to once again take home the crown. Overall, the same Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance car used at Goodwood took a mere 38.89 seconds to finish the course, winning out by nearly six seconds against the 950-horsepower LaFerrari. The five-seat sedan carries a powertrain utilizing two motors that combine to push out a staggering 1,050 horsepower, but it also wins out on the Prancing Horse thanks to the electric system’s instant torque response as well as zero shift times. With its latest time, it stands as the fourth ...

Following the announcement that Lamborghini is sold out until 2024, Bugatti‘s CEO has also recently announced that the auto-company is doing well despite global inflations. CNBC reported that the CEO of Bugatti, Mate Rimac has claimed that all of its vehicles are now “sold out well into 2025” and that he does not predict “any slowdown at the moment.” It appears that the ultra-affluent are not stopping the purchases of supercars anytime soon, despite any fears of a recession. As the company ventures into electric vehicle manufacturing, Rumac has confirmed that the demand for the luxury car company’s newest all-electric Rimac supercars as well as its combustion-engine vehicles still remain strong and might even be accelerating. Recently at the Monterey Car...

Earlier this year, Toyota Gazoo Racing launched a commercial campaign with Shuichi Shigeno‘s iconic Initial D anime series. The campaigns rolled out in chapters with protagonist Takumi Fujiwara encountering a bright red 2022 Toyota GR86 as he makes his nightly run in his Fujiwara Tofu Shop marked AE86. Following the “Mastering the Craft” and “Pursuit” chapters, Takum is overtaken by the mysterious GR86 in the final chapter, titled “The Challenge.” As the drivers come face to face, it is revealed that the driver of the GR86 is Keiichi Tsuchiya, also known as the “Drift King,” the man responsible for popularizing touge racing. The newest commercial starts off with Takumi on his nightly run once again, encountering his final Project D oppo...

In a new installment of automotive “what-ifs,” following Bruno Dias’ 2023 Spoon Civic Type R, we now head over to Nissan‘s flagship sports car — the GT-R. Rendered up by Roman Miah and Avanté Design, the automotive designer dreams up what the successor of the R35 could look like. The clear inspiration for the mock is the iconic R34 with its squared-off lights and wide grille, while the side does maintain vents and lines that point towards the more modern R35. The rear is a combination of 34 and 35 with four circular rear lights but at the same time is very 355/360 Ferrari with its dramatic flat rear that highlights the car’s sporty look and dual exhaust. The entire car is then finished with a large, aggressive wing. While we still have a year to wait unt...

Classic off-roading fans will be delighted to learn that an iconic ex-Camel Trophy 1991 Land Rover Defender 110 is now up for auction. A right-hand drive model, the car currently on offer was originally used as a communications vehicle during the 1991 Tanzania-Burundi Camel Trophy tour. After that, the truck made its way around Europe attending various other off-roading events as well as becoming part of an off-road school fleet before being imported to the United States by the current seller last year. As for its condition, the vehicle undertook some servicing prior to its export from the United Kingdom which involved overhauling the axles, replacing the timing belt, and refreshing the braking and suspension systems. The yellow finishing on the exterior remains the same with all the Camel...

Rolls-Royce has unveiled its exclusive showcase of bespoke commissions during Monterey Car Week. The “Pebble Beach Collection 2022” sees a slew of luxurious renditions of the motor car company’s most sought-after silhouettes. The Bespoke Black Badge Cullinan makes its global debut in Forbidden Pink, a bold reminder that the Black Badge does not always need to be in black. The interior defies the conventional Black Badge stereotypes and is fixed with bright Grace White hand-crafted leather. With a pop of Lime Green in the leather details, it adds the necessary subtle highlight for the interior. A stunning Rolls-Royce Ghost receives yet another global debut of Crystal over Sagano Green finish. The opulence of the car is only accentuated by the hand-applied coastline that ru...

Koenigsegg has just celebrated the 20th anniversary of the first production Koenigsegg CC8S, as well as Christian von Koenigsegg’s 50th birthday, with the unveiling of the CC850 supercar. “The CC850 is an homage to the single most meaningful car in Koenigsegg history,” said Christian von Koenigsegg. “The CC8S put us on the map and made us successful – and celebrating 20 years of production, alongside my 50th birthday, felt like the right time to reveal the CC850 to appreciate our roots.” Putting down 1,185 hp (1,385 on E85) and 1,020 lb-ft of torque, the CC850 is powered by a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 engine. Like the Jesko, the CC850 does not have a flywheel, making it extremely responsive and fast-revving. On top of its incredible powertrain, the CC850 is also nimble with...

Automakers all across the globe are gradually transitioning to electric power trains, and Acura is joining in on the trend by unveiling its Precision EV Concept over at Monterey Car Week. Carrying a highly futuristic look with its almost seamless body panels and clean lines, the new Precision draws its aesthetic inspiration from Italian power boats, with a wraparound windshield that blends the wider and sportier front end with the car’s gently curving roof. The car itself is finished in a matte “Double Apex Blue” that matches the illuminated faux grille and gives the entire vehicle a more electrified look. Naturally, the interior is equally forward-thinking, featuring what the automaker calls “high-performance driver sightlines” thanks to a driving position th...

What do John Wick, Bullitt, and Gone in Sixty Seconds have in common? The Mustang. One of few cars to have the leading role in a film. A car synonymous with The American Dream. A blue-collar machine for petrolheads looking for the action of a European supercar with a more humble price tag. For Ford, catering to this became a recipe for success, and since its introduction in 1964, the Mustang has become the world’s favorite sports car with over 10,000,000 being sold since. The Mustang has lived many lives. Named after the P51 Mustang fighter plane from World War II, it was immediately loaded with connotations of success, intimidation, brutish force and something not to be reckoned with. But as the name grew, the Mustang image became diluted. The second, third, and fourth generations were – ...

Shortly after debuting its ultra-rare DBR22, Aston Martin has now followed up with the unveiling of a new Vantage Roadster that packs the automaker’s 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine. With the upgrade, the new drop-top model can push out 555 pound-feet of torque that combines with its 690 horsepower to give it a 0-60 mph time of just 3.5 seconds and a top speed of a whopping 200 mph. Increased power output also means other performance enhancements to keep things in control, which include carbon body components across its clamshell hood, front fenders and sills as well as a composite rear bumper and deck lid. You’ll find Carbon Ceramic Brakes that come standard, stainless steel twin-exit exhausts, and a redesigned front splitter and front grille to further improve aerodynamics an...

Shortly after revealing its Alpha5 electric sports car, the revamped DeLorean Motor Company offered the first look at its 2024 “Alpha5 Plasmatail” and 2040 “Omega” concept vehicles at Monterey Car Week. The Alpha5 Plasmatail is the most road-ready of the two, appearing in wagon form with the addition of a stylized rear hatch while maintaining the Alpha5’s original two-gullwing-door configuration. Alternatively, the DeLorean Omega delivers a vision of the distant future as a Baja-themed off-road racer. While maintaining the sharp aerodynamic lines and thin LED headlights from the Alpha5, specs for the Plasmatail include an estimated zero to 60 mph time of 2.99 seconds and a 100+ kWh battery pack offering more than 300 miles of range. Meanwhile, the 2040 Omega i...