Autos

Rick Ross showed out with his inaugural Car and Bike Show hosted at his 235-acre Promise Land property in Fayetteville, Georgia. In the past few months, the music mogul has taken to his social media platform to hype up the automotive show which happened this past weekend. Over the years, Rick Ross has shared with fans his own personal fleet of custom cars including a massive tank with Louis Vuitton Monogram print leather, despite recently revealing that he does not even have a driver’s license. Exotic cars from a custom 1971 Chevrolet Impala to the Lamborghini Murcielago and even a firetruck were on display over the weekend at The Promise Land. The spectacle saw major names including rappers 2Chainz and Curren$y come through and drive over in their old school rides, with others break...

Independent publication Cool Hunting was invited by Ferrari to craft a custom Ferrari Roma as part of the luxury automaker’s Tailor Made program. Coming off a big round of product design collaborations with various artisans in their extended trip to Japan, Cool Hunting decided to integrate the traditional crafts they encountered into the sports car for a one-of-a-kind “Italian-Japanese love story.” “There are such huge differences in Japanese and Italian cultures. But there are also so many similarities. There’s a commitment to quality and a commitment to craftsmanship,” said Josh Rubin from Cool Hunting. Becoming obsessed with Indigo on their Japan trip after seeing how it was produced, the Roma’s exterior bodywork and interior details are heavily...

Custom Land Rover builder HIMALAYA has now unveiled its latest creation: a $200,000 USD Series IIA. An iconic predecessor to the now legendary Land Rover Defender, the Series IIA now receives a handful of welcome upgrades from the custom workshop to bring its performance up to modern standards. Sitting at the heart of the off-roader is a V6 engine sourced from GM that’s capable of pushing out 300 horsepower and 340 pound-feet of torque, though you’ll also have the option of a TDI diesel version. Elsewhere on the vehicle, you’ll also find an updated coil-sprung chassis for a more comfortable ride while an enhanced off-road suspension package allows the custom Series IIA to tackle even harsher terrains. Other upgrades include custom disc brakes, integrated Defender axles, p...

Mercedes-Benz has offered a first look at its upcoming Vision AMG performance EV, offering its customers and fans a glimpse of Mercedes-AMG‘s all-electric future. The four-door coupe is defined by a long wheelbase and fluid lines featuring a sharply chiseled shark nose, star-shaped headlamps, powerful shoulders, an AMG-specific grille with illuminated bars, and a distinctive active spoiler. The car’s epic proportions rest on 22-inch wheels and are powered by an innovative Axial Flux Motor developed by Mercedes-Benz-owned subsidiary YASA. Equipped with a new silicon-anode battery developed in collaboration with battery material materials company Sila Nanotechnologies, Mercedes estimates its cars will offer 20 to 40 percent more charge capacity than the traditional lithium-ion fo...

In celebration of its 50th-anniversary, BMW M has now created its fastest production car to ever lap the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife circuit: the 2023 M4 CSL. The “CSL” portion stands for Competition Sport Lightweight, which translates to a vehicle that’s not only powerful but also nimble and agile. With 40 more horsepower than the M3 Competition, the new M4 CSL can push out a hefty 543 horsepower while being 240 pounds lighter than its sibling, measuring in at just 3,640 pounds. With those traits combined, the car managed to lap Nordschleife in just 7 minutes and 20.2 seconds, topping the BMW charts. 0-60 mph is achieved in a mere 3.6 seconds while its electronically-limited top speed reaches 191 mph. Powertrain aside, the M4 CSL also carries a lower ride height than the ...

In celebration of its massive success during the hybrid era of Formula 1, Mercedes-AMG has now created an F1 Edition trim for the AMG GT 63 S E Performance. Carrying a plug-in hybrid powertrain, the rear-mounted electric motor draws power from a 6.1kWh battery pack to work in tandem with the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine to produce a whopping 831 horsepower and upward of 1,032 pound-feet of torque. To complement its impressive performance, the car has also been dressed up in all of the automaker’s most exclusive shades and materials. The exterior of the F1 Edition comes in a MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey, which is then adorned with AMG graphics and contrasting red accents that match with the red rim flanges of the 21-inch matte black wheels. The AMG Aerodynamics package gives the racer an ...

The car “that would never be sold,” also known as the Mona Lisa of the automotive industry, a one-of-two 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupé has just been bought for $142,000,000 USD. What stands as the sister car to Sterling Moss’ Mille Miglia-record-breaking, open-cockpit 300 SLR, and is just one of two ever built, has been bought by the British expert and dealer Simon Kidston on behalf of a client following 18 months of “diplomatic groundwork” that resulted in Mercedes-Benz holding a private and selected member auction of the above-mentioned car. Held in secrecy at the Mercedes-Benz Museum on May 5, 2022, the car was secured for an unnamed collector whose $142M USD pay-out will go towards the marque setting up a charitable fund for young people. The figure is ...

Brabus is on a roll, as it has just followed up on its Porsche Taycan Turbo S tune with its take on the opulent Rolls-Royce Ghost. Naturally, nothing about Brabus’ Ghost is standard. The twin-turbo V12 engine sees power increase from 563 HP to 700 HP, with torque now sitting at 701 lb-ft at just 2,000 RPM. As a result, the Ghost can hit 62 MPH in a respectable 4.6 seconds before going onto its limited top speed of 155 MPH — because in a Rolls-Royce, speed is not really of the essence. Instead, the Ghost is all about refinement. Despite numerous visual upgrades inside and out, the Rolls-Royce remains a classy beast. Brabus adds exposed-carbon fiber aerodynamic enhancement components that give the car a newfound sportiness, notably defining the front with a new lip spoiler and ai...

The luxury British marque Rolls-Royce shocked the automotive world last year when it unveiled its $28,000,000 USD Boat Tail Coachbuild, which was rumored to have been purchased by JAY-Z and Beyoncé. Now, in an unlikely turn of events, Rolls-Royce has unveiled the next chapter of its Boat Tail story, unveiling the second of only three cars that will ever be built under this moniker. Like the one that came before it, this new iteration is a work of art and a true expression of the manufacturer’s capabilities. Telling a completely unique story that relates only to its new owner, the Boat Tail is described by Rolls-Royce as being “a masterwork of restraint, sophistication, elegance and attention to detail.” As such, it is completely hand-built from vast, single sheets of alum...

Honda has teased its upcoming first electric SUV, the Prologue which is expected to arrive in the American market by 2024. The Prologue is the first of two cars that Honda is developing with General Motors and will also be the company’s first battery-electric vehicle sold in the U.S. By the time it launches in 2024, the Prologue will kickoff Honda’s commitment to the electric sector. Honda hopes to unveil 30 new EVs by 2030 while also planning to at last sell two million units. In 2027, Honda also wants to begin offering affordable EVs developed in tandem with GM. While the Prologue will be built on a collaborative EV architecture with GM, its other models will be built on Honda’s E Architecture, set to be announced in 2026. Honda has set a goal to sell 60,000 Prologue SU...

Shortly after unveiling both its 7 Series and X7 SUV for 2023, BMW is now showing off its redesigned 3 Series for the coming year as well. Giving its flagship sedan a refreshing makeover, the new 3 Series carries a completely reimagined front end, from the automaker’s iconic split grille to the sportier and more aggressive bumper below. The angular aesthetic extends to the rear bumper as well, though the rest of the rear end remains largely unchanged. With new colors and wheel designs to choose from, all standard models will be paired with black exterior accents and trims, although the M340i will also come with retro BMW Motorsport roundels on the front, rear and wheels in celebration of the M division’s 50th-anniversary. With an almost complete makeover on the outside, its onl...

Land Rover has finally offered enthusiasts a first look at the long-awaited Defender 130. While the upcoming SUV will share the same wheelbase as its Defender 110 sibling, the body of the 130 has actually been lengthened by 14 inches to accommodate a third row of seats at the rear. This gives the car a total capacity of eight seats and virtually identical approach and breakover angles, although the extended rear means your departure angle will be slightly compromised. The rest of the 130 looks pretty much the same as the 110, sharing a majority of design cues from the latter model (at least up front). As for powertrain options, AutoBlog reckons a V8 version would be highly unlikely. Instead, you’ll probably get to choose between a turbocharged four-cylinder variant or a turbocharged ...