Autos

Following a Suzuki Jimny that was spotted on the streets of London made to look like the Brabus 800 G-Wagon, the official importer for Liberty Walk vehicles in South Africa, Race!, has revealed a custom Liberty Walk Suzuki Jimny that looks like a mini Mercedes-AMG G63. “It’s really not our thing,” said Race! owner Marco Casciani, “But we had a boisterous client who bought one (Suzuki Jimny) and laughingly we made a joke that Liberty Walk made a widebody for this thing that looks like a mini G. Luckily, he’s got more money than sensibility, and here it is.” The Suzuki Jimny mod is decked out in adjustable Zenon headlights, custom Liberty Walk exhausts, top-of-the-line interiors and sound system, LB badges, and “every possible option that was availab...

Felicity Ace Information Centre has officially confirmed that the cargo ship carrying thousands of Volkswagen Group cars from Lamborghini, Porsche, Bentley and Audi, has sunk in the Atlantic Ocean around 220 nm off the Azores. Near the time of the incident, it was reported that the ship’s 22 crew members were safely rescued by the Portuguese Navy and Air Force. Unfortunately, the ship’s nearly 4,000 vehicles, with over 25% of the cars being from Porsche, were unable to be salvaged. The fire broke out on February 16 on its journey from Germany to the U.S. and though the cause remains unknown, Reuters reported that captain Joao Mendes Cabeccas of the port of Hortas believes that the lithium-ion batters from EVs caught on fire on the ship. The Felicity Ace was carrying both electr...

Mercedes-AMG‘s all-new SL roadster isn’t technically available just yet, but that hasn’t stopped the tuning company MANHART from envisioning what its take on the car would look like. This is the MANHART SL 800 R, and as the name suggests, its four-liter BiTurbo V8 sees its power increase from 585 HP and 800 Nm of torque to 800 HP and 1,000 Nm of torque. As a result, its 3.6-second 0-62 MPH time and 195 MPH top speed is sure to be smashed out the ballpark with these newfound figures, especially seeing the car is fitted with Mercedes-AMG’s proprietary 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system. The power comes from MANHART’s new turbochargers, intercooler and carbon intake, while a lowered stance and “Concave One” rims add to the car’s menacing aesthetic. ...

Back in January, Bentley revealed plans to invest £2.5 billion GBP (approximately $3.56 billion USD) into manufacturing electric vehicles with the goal of becoming net-carbon neutral by 2030. A big chunk of the funds will towards its current Crewe manufacturing plant in England, which will be developed into its new “Dream Factory” concept. Part of the plan is to double its 3D Printing capabilities, which produced 15,000 components in 2021. Bentley currently uses its 3D printers for printing out precise work equipment as well as physical components for prototypes and racing cars. The luxury automaker plans to use its new 3D printing capacity to create personalization options for its mainline models including the Bentley Bentayga and for vintage continuation offerings such as the...

Collecting Cars is back with another off-road Porsche, but this time in the 924 chassis rather than the 911. Rebuilt to Safari specifications, this 1978 Porsche 924 features a 2.0-liter inline-four that drives the rear wheels. This is all matched to a refurbished five-speed dog-leg manual transmission. Other details include 15-inch mesh alloy wheels, spaced wheels for a wide stance, Auto Style bucket seats, D1 Spec harnesses, VDO dials, a hydraulic handbrake, and a Martini Racing livery. With three days left on the auction, those interested can head over to Collecting Cars for the listing page. In other automotive news, Audi reveals its new V6 diesel models will run on renewable fuel. Click here to view full gallery at HYPEBEAST

Audi has officially announced that its new V6 diesel models will now be able to run on renewable fuel. The German car manufacturer has recently approved a number of its v6 and four-cylinder diesel engines to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil, also known as HVO. HVO, which is derived from waste materials and residue from the agriculture and food industry, is expected to help push Audi into a more sustainable direction. Audi states that the use of sustainable fuel would lead to carbon dioxide reductions of between 70% and 95%. HVO also has a much higher cetane rating, causing cleaner combustion in comparison to fossil fuel diesel. Matthias Schober, head of powertrain development at Audi explained that “As the cetane rating of HVO is around 30% higher, the combustibility of the engines ...

A 2004 Porsche Carrera GT that was previously owned by Jerry Seinfeld is up for auction. The vehicle, one of 1,270 manufactured during its four-year production run, first appeared in the year 2000 at the Paris Motor Show and entered production in 2003. The comedian purchased the Carrera GT in 2005 while living in Manhattan. The car would remain in his possession until 2011. Following its sale, it was transported to Oregon and was bought by its current owner in 2015. The carbon-fiber body of the car features removable rooftop panels, as well as an undertray and a rear diffuser. Inside, the cockpit has racing-style seats finished in dark gray leather upholstery, which also lines the door panels. The vehicle comes outfitted with air conditioning, heated side mirrors and a Porsche Online Pro C...

A rare 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI is currently up for auction. The vehicle was originally sold as an “Extreme” edition and is believed to be the last of 26 models produced. The car features a Ralliart-blueprinted 2.0-liter engine with a competition-grade crankshaft, high-lift cams, a competition head gasket, reprogrammed ECU and more. Additionally, the engine is turbocharged and has been equipped to deliver about 380 bhp to all four wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. The rare model is washed in metallic silver with subtle red and black decals, in addition to a black interior with front bucket seats. Other components of the ’99 Mitsubishi include 18-inch silver “Work” alloy wheels, AP Racing brake calipers, a 3-inch Blitz NUR-Spec exhaust system and mor...

Stratolaunch‘s “Roc” carrier aircraft recently completed its fourth test flight. Roc is currently the largest aircraft in the world with a wingspan of 385 feet (117 meters), more than triple that of the commercial-industry-standard Boeing 737. The carrier’s purpose is to serve as a launchpad for its upcoming hypersonic testbed vehicle, Talon-A, an autonomous, rocket-powered, and reusable craft capable of carrying payloads at speeds of above Mach 5 (over 3,000 mph and five times the speed of sound). According to Stratolaunch, the primary object of the latest flight test was to retract and extend all of the landing gear for the first time. “Today’s successful flight demonstrates and validates improvements to the carrier aircraft’s systems and overall...

British sports car maker Morgan has dropped the new Super 3, the 113-year-old marque’s most powerful three-wheeled vehicle to date. The Super 3 – which represents a new product family within Morgan, replacing its 3 Wheeler model – is the company’s first use of a monocoque structure and is built on its three-part aluminum platform. The “jet age” inspired three-wheeler is powered by a 1.5lt Ford three-cylinder, which outputs 118bhp at 6,500 rpm while only weighing 635kg (1,439lbs), and is coupled to the same five-speed gearbox used in the Mazda MX5. The Super 3 manages a top speed of 130mph and 0-62mph comes in 7.0 seconds. Morgan also states that the Super 3 is its most configurable car to date, with a “limitless combination” of options and accessories” including side-mounted pa...

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. You don’t have to be an adrenaline junky to want to feel a rush, but for most of us, seeking this experience takes us to a theme park. So what if you could have this every time got into your car? For copious heart-pounding moments, the McLaren 720S Spider is the supercar of choice.  If, like most petrolheads, you’re whetted by the odor of burning petrol and the full-body sensory excitement that exhaust flames bring, you probably already understand what makes a 720S so exciting. In case you don’t, best believe that a McLar...

South Florida Jeeps and its owner Joseph Ghattas have raised the stakes in the monster truck industry, garnering a $220K USD bidding price on eBay for its latest 6×6 custom-built “Hemi Hellcat” Jeep. The 2022 Wrangler has been fully reinvented and customized by SoFlo’s Apocalypse Hellfire division, and has been dubbed the “Gladiator Oculus Tron” because of its front grumper. Exclusive truck features include an automatic transmission, a 6.2L V8 engine with 750 horsepower, a crew cab pickup body type, and only 10 miles on the dash. The vehicle can get up to 110 mph, and also includes a three-year warranty. The truck’s details comprise of a black exterior and interior, a fully-functioning slant back top, an eight-foot steel bed and LED light bar headlights. The truck was featured o...