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Competition Carbon, a custom shop that specializes in bespoke carbon fiber aero packages for the Corvette C7 and Lamborghini Huracan, is now looking to work on its first electric vehicle, the Tesla Model S Plaid. The initial designs tease an aggressive widebody kit that has been lowered significantly. Modifications include the addition of front and rear wheel arches, air intakes, extended side skirts, custom rims, diffusers, an extended tail wing, and the list goes on. While the images released so far are renderings, the modified Tesla Model S Plaid is expected to debut at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas this November. Aside from the Tesla Roadster, the Model S Plaid is the EV Company’s fastest offering with a quoted 1.99-second 0-60 mph time and a 200 mph top speed. While Model S mo...

After a decade off the track, the MINI John Cooper Works will race once again at the Nürburgring later this year. The race car, which was entered by the private team Bulldog Racing, is slated to compete in the SP3T class. This year will mark the 50th edition of Nürburgring’s 24-hour long race. Posing “the ultimate endurance test for man and machine,” the race will take place from May 26 to 29 on a 15.8-mile (approximately 25.4 km) circuit. For the purpose of the race, the standard MINI JCW was updated with several modifications. A racing cage was installed on the model, the volume of its fuel tank was increased and it received aerodynamic add-ons, including an adjustable rear wing, covered underbody, a rear diffuser and front splitter. Additionally, original BMW M Performance brake c...

Tesla has stopped including a mobile charger, its Mobile Connector Bundle, with new vehicle purchases. The change was first spotted by Twitter user Tesla Adri, who noticed that Tesla had updated its website to list the mobile connector at an additional price of $275 USD, rather than saying “comes with vehicle.” Tesla just updated the website. The mobile connector is no longer included with a new car. They now list a price for the connector rather than saying “comes with vehicle”. Guessed correctly what the change in the configurator means. https://t.co/IieebFQLUu pic.twitter.com/MBWfUzsdGv — Tesla_Adri (@tesla_adri) April 16, 2022 The Mobile Connector Bundle allows Tesla owners to connect their vehicles to a wall outlet, garnering about two to three miles of range per hou...

Award-winning British restorers Thornley Kelham is launching a new Restomod division with a fresh take on Jaguar’s XK. Their new Jaguar XK European doesn’t just update the vehicle with modern developments and creature comforts, but has also been fully redesigned by McLaren P1 and 720S designer Paul Howse. The new hand-formed aluminum body is “lower, wider, curvier, cleaner,” looking like something Jaguar might have created themselves “were the XK subject to a kind of in-house skunkworks operation in the ‘50s.” “The idea of improving or modifying any iconic design is one that must be approached with great care,” says Howse. “One has to be very respectful for what was originally designed in a very different time using very different tools. My vision was to meld the latest state of the art Au...

Luxury automaker Genesis is looking towards an electrified future, and in light of this, it has just unveiled the Genesis X Speedium Coupe concept. The new concept is a “freestyle” design based on the marque’s other concept, the Genesis X, which was unveiled late last month. Here, Genesis follows the two-door GT design language but elevates it to become sportier while also showcasing what prospective owners can expect from Genesis’ next wave of electric vehicles. Genesis designed the X Speedium Coupe with an hourglass figure in mind, giving the model curvaceous lines and muscular definitions to enhance its sporting aesthetic. Its name, “Speedium,” is inspired by the brand’s “passion for motorsports felt by Genesis designers at the Korean race...

Toyota has finally put a price tag on its long-awaited bZ4X electric SUV. Announcing the news via a press release, Toyota has set the starting price for the car at $42,000 USD, and if that wasn’t attractive enough, the automaker also points out that according to the EPA, the average estimated fuel cost savings over five years can reach $5,000 USD when compared to other average new vehicles. As for what you’ll be getting for that price, the base XLE model of the bZ4X will be equipped with FWD, a range of 252 miles and a 0-60 mph time of a reasonable 7.1 seconds. If you’re looking for something beefier, you’ll also have the option to upgrade to the Limited package, which has a price tag starting at $46,700 USD. With that trim, you’re looking at a range of 228 mi...

Tesla is now launching a more affordable version of the Model Y with increased battery capacity thanks to its new 4680 battery cells. While the new cells are twice as big in size as the automaker’s current batteries, it carries an impressive five times the capacity. With the new battery installed, the updated Model Y can make a range of 279 miles on a single charge and reach 0-60 mph in just five seconds. The best thing of all is that it’ll also come at a lower price point: the new Standard Range AWD option will start at $59,990 USD, which is $3,000 USD cheaper than the Long Range AWD. This was achieved thanks to the need for fewer batteries and less complex configurations: the 4680 cells are integrated with a structural battery pack on the new Model Y. On top of these changes,...

Jeep has officially unveiled the new electric SUV concept, the Wrangler Magneto 2.0. With more than 600 horsepower and a manual transmission, Jeep says that that it can rival Tesla‘s $135,990 Model S Plaid sedan. Fully electric Jeeps seem to be on the way as the brand continues to showcase what they have in store for the future. The battery-powered concept is redesigned version of a similar concept revealed last year. This time around, the automotive company is showing off seven new electric 4×4 concepts at the Easter Jeep Safari, the brand’s annual off-road gathering. Jeep claims that the Magneto 2.0 can go from 0 to 60 mph in two seconds flat. With a higher-amperage propulsion system, the Magneto 2.0 is able to put out 850 pound-ft of torque and 625 horsepower, maintaini...

For car enthusiasts, driving is about more than just the technical specifics. Open Road explores not just what these cars do, but what they mean. Whether it’s an old, new, or exotic model, HYPEBEAST is looking beyond the stats to unpack the simple pleasures of automotive. The Aston Martin DBX707 is the best SUV in the world. You can take our word for it, as HYPEBEAST has just experienced life in the fast lane in Sardinia with the British marque’s flagship 4×4, and we could call it a day there. But a car of this superiority deserves more than just a lofty high-praising statement, so let us explain to you what makes this new model simply breathtaking.  Perhaps it was the surroundings of North Sardinia, a spaghetti nest of twisting cliff-top roads that peaked, flowed and carved through t...

BMW has unveiled its all-new X7, appearing in guises ranging from the xDrive40i to the M60i and the coveted Alpina XB7. For 2023, the X7 puts the focus on “more presence, more sportiness [and] more technology,” but truthfully, the SUV comes with more of everything. Specifically, the X7 now welcomes an even larger kidney grille which is sure to split opinions harder than it splits the car’s front-end into two defined segments. However, in M60i and “Black Pack” form, the grille makes for a commanding presence, which is only accentuated by the thin headlights that sit at the bridge of the bonnet and front bumper. Coupled with a redesigned M Sport package, lightweight alloy wheels measuring up to 23 inches and the latest-generation control system including BMW Cur...

DRIVERS is a series highlighting influential individuals in the HYPEBEAST sphere and their passion towards all things automotive. The approach is simple: what is car culture to you, and why do you have a passion for it? Each contributor is given a chance to shine light on their personal vehicle or vehicles, and asked to remark on how they are driving culture forward, both metaphorically and literally. When subcultures converge, it’s a beautiful thing. For our latest DRIVERS, we highlight Vincent Chan, whose dream was to turn his love of a specific manga and channeled it not only into his car, but his business as well. Born in Hong Kong and emigrated to the States only a few years back, Vincent and his girlfriend’s thought was first to open a coffee shop. Their eventual idea spa...

After a long-awaited teaser, Justin Bieber and Vespa have finally unveiled their collaborative project, designed and ideated by the Canadian artist. Over the years, Vespa has delighted consumers with unique collaborations with brands including Dior and Giorgia Armani. Now, the scooter company is partnering with global pop sensation for an amalgamated project that intertwines contemporary pop culture and traditional Italian craftsmanship. The new exclusive Vespa model is personally ideated and designed by the singer to bring a timeless aesthetic to the iconic two-wheeler. Bieber said in a statement, “The first time I rode a Vespa was somewhere in Europe, probably either London or Paris. I just remember seeing a Vespa and being like ‘I want to ride one of those.’ And I had ...