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Volvo has added a special Black Edition styling option, featuring exclusive high gloss black accents and badging, to its S60 Sedan. The limited style will become available for purchase this spring, with less than 450 vehicles being produced for model year 2022. The styling option will be available for Volvo’s plug-in hybrid S60 Recharge, along with the mild-hybrid S60 Momentum and R-Design trims. Aside from accents and badging, the Black Edition also includes high gloss black 19-inch wheels and metallic paint. “The design of the S60 Black Edition evokes a passionate response across the company,” said Eric Beak, head of design for Volvo Car USA, in a statement. “We’re very proud that the Black Edition has been designed here in the US and will be built by our US team in South Carolina....

A new lawsuit has been filed against Tesla for racial discrimination and overlooking safety within its factories. The suit was raised by former factory manager Marc Cage, who claims that Tesla risked massive explosions at its Nevada plant due to serious safety violations. He also says that the company failed to report and disclose serious on-the-job injuries. “Tesla’s commitments to unrealistic production goals and frantic efforts to ramp up its production, often to make good on rash promises, overrode any commitment to employee safety,” the filing reads. Cage also goes on to claim that Tesla’s workplace tolerates racial discrimination and that he had been discriminated against for his African American heritage while working at the factory. “Virtually every restroom...

After three years of development, English motorsports company RML Group has officially revealed images of its first customer car, the RML Short Wheelbase. The purpose behind the project was to create a product that showcases the firm’s ability, and trademarks of quality and precision engineering to the whole world. “We wanted to create an emotive product and one that celebrated a simple and beautiful aesthetic and a pure and organic driving experience,” said head designer Jonathon Bowen. For this undertaking, the auto group transforms the Ferrari 550 Maranello into a modern reboot of the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Short Wheelbase (SWB) with a completely bespoke interior and exterior.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by RML Group (@rmlgroup) While abiding b...

The latest-generation BMW M3 and M4 are rather divisive, as that controversial beaver grille splits opinions harsher than it splits the car’s front end. Despite this, it hasn’t stopped fans from lauding the car as a great piece of M-division machinery, and now the tuning company AC Schnitzer has stepped in to make the M4 coupe and convertible even greater. Modification commences with the engine, which sees the twin-turbocharged three-liter inline-six now put out 590 HP and 750 Nm of torque in “Stage 1” tunes, or 610 HP and 750 Nm in “Stage 2,” given that the car is the M4 Competition spec. The newfound power delivers much more audio as well, exiting via a stainless steel exhaust system that’s finished with quad carbon fiber tips at the rear, while ...

Ford has just unveiled the 2023 update for the Ranger Raptor. Now carrying a series of exterior revamps that bring the pickup closer in line with the automaker’s F-150 model, the new Ranger Raptor also packs decent power under its hood, as well as a whole series of performance enhancements that allow it to tackle off-road terrains. Available in either petrol or diesel models, the former will feature a twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine pushing out 392 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque, while the latter will carry a 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel engine, although it’ll only be available in select markets. Both engines will get the anti-lag treatment, meaning its turbo will continue spinning for up to three seconds even when your foot is off the gas pedal, and all power is ...

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. Often times, as drivers grow older you’ll see specific tastes mature beyond big rims, ridiculous camber angles, and “stancelife.” That may be the case, but that doesn’t mean you’re not into cars anymore or the lifestyle around it, and John Pangilinan is a great example. John’s career for the last two decades spans the HYPEBEAST gamut – cars, fashion, art, l...

A new image circulating online appears to show the upcoming, Ferrari Purosangue, the Italian automaker’s first-ever SUV set to officially debut later this year. First images of the Purosangue, which look shot on the floor of Ferrari’s production facility in Maranello, show the sportscar in silver with a long nose and sharply trimmed split headlights reminiscent of the Ferrari Roma and SF90 Stradale. A rear shot reveals a full-length light bar connecting the taillights, and a large diffuser with four tailpipes. While exact specs have been kept tightly under wraps, there’s speculation that drivers will be able to choose between a naturally aspirated V-12 or a V-6 hybrid power unit. As Ferrari expects to begin production of the SUV later this year with deliveries going out i...

Ducati has revealed its new limited edition XDaviel Nera Edition motorcycle. The motorbike manufacturer partners with Italian furniture company Poltrona Frau to realize the new luxury-performance offering which will be limited to just 500 units. Founded in 1912, Poltrona Frau is known for its sleek leather goods in which 95% of the company’s products are made by hand. Beyond home furniture, the brand’s Interiors in Motion division specializes in automotive interiors with its works featured in the Audi A8​, Porsche Panamera, Etihad A380 first-class compartments, superyachts, and more.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ducati Motor Holding (@ducati) Poltrona Frau focuses on the seat for the XDaviel Nera, made available in “Siam Red,” “St...

A 1962 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser by ICON has just been listed on Collecting Cars. This custom build features a 2.8-liter International turbocharged diesel inline-four that puts power to all four wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox. In maintaining its classic body shape while updating details for the requirements of today, the ICON FJ40 sees front and rear indicators, reverse lights, fog lights, an insulated double three-ply soft top, an Alpine stereo with SiriusXM satellite receiver, and a roll cage with an integrated roof rack. Off-road details include Hella halogen headlights, locking differentials, a WARN winch, and 17-inch grey American Racing wheels with BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires. Giving it a stealthy look is the Rocky Mountain grey paintwork. Those interested can head over t...

MANHART and BMW have a long-standing relationship, with the former delivering some of the best aftermarket BMW tunes money can buy. Now, following on from its road-going M2 Competition rework, comes a track-focused iteration dubbed the MH2 630. Breaking the name down, you’ll find a BMW M2 Competition that sees its S55 Biturbo in-line six-cylinder engine get a boost in power from 410 HP and 550 Nm of torque to 630 HP and 750 Nm. Optimized for track-use, the M2 Competition now gets a stainless steel exhaust system with valve control, which is complete with four 90mm carbon tailpipes at the rear, the brake system from the BMW M4 GT4 at the front (standard M2 Comp. brakes are at the rear), and a reworked three-way Clubsport coilover suspension from KW. 19″ rims are wrapped in Miche...

With decades of manufacturing luxury vehicles of all sizes, Cadillac now unveils its most powerful car to date, the V-Series Blackwing. Arriving in two iterations: CT4-V and CT5-V, the automobile brand ushers in the next generation of high-performance sedans. The Middle East launch was celebrated with racing champion Amna Al Qubaisi setting a record time around Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit — making the CT5-V Blackwing “The Fastest Production Sedan” to complete the track. As the most track-capable Cadillac in the brand’s roster, the latest models blend motorsport performance with craftsmanship to provide power to your everyday commute. With a top speed of nearly 200mph, the CT5-V is equipped with a 6.2L supercharged V8 engine that is capable of pushing 0-60mph in just 3.8seconds, un...

DragTimes has put three electric vehicles to the test to see which model would take the crown as the highest-performing EV. Following its previous Lucid vs. Tesla race, The Tesla Model S Plaid, Lucid Air Dream Edition and Porsche Taycan Turbo S are put to the test to see which car is the closest to becoming the world’s fastest EV sedan. Tesla‘s premium sedan comes out on top, winning all three races. The Tesla Model S Plaid has a refreshed 1020 horsepower from its three electric motors, coming in at only 4,800 lbs, weighing much less than the Lucid and the Taycan. The Lucid has 1,111 hp powered by two electric motors, weighing in at 5,300 lbs. Lastly, the Taycan makes 750 hp from its two electric motors with its two-speed transmissions and weighs the same as the Lucid. The vide...