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British car manufacturer, Bentley has revealed a one-off model of its 2022 Bentley Bentayga for one special customer. The brand’s in-house design branch Mulliner, has constructed a bespoke “Space Edition” model of the six-figure Bentayga Speed, which is powered by a 626 hp twin-turbocharged W-12 engine. The exterior is understated and features the same shade that the first generation 2003 Bentley Continental GT once wore. Dressed in a special dark green-grey Cypress paint job reminiscent of the ominous night sky, the car also features orange accents inspired by dust trails led by comets. The exterior evokes the shade of the moon’s surface with the metallic grey and green undertones while the body includes the blackline specification that replaces the usual chrome tr...

Prodrive has now created what it calls “the world’s first all-terrain hypercar.” Simply named the Hunter, the new off-road-styled vehicle was designed by none other can Jaguar F-Type creator Ian Callum, and sports a rather unique aesthetic. The car is powered by a twin-turbo six-cylinder engine from Ford that’s capable of pushing out 600 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, giving the vehicle a good bit of speed to accompany its six-speed paddle-shifted gearbox, four-wheel-drive configuration, double-wishbone suspension system with adjustable dampers, 17-inch wheels with 35-inch off-road tires, six-piston Brembo brakes, and carbon fiber body panels. Its 0-60mph time clocks in at under four seconds, and its top speed reaches 180mph. Despite its impressive perform...

Some early reservation numbers were just divulged by Andrew Quillin of Acura Public Relations, where there is a clear indication that fans are excited for the 2023 Acura Integra. Data indicates that 70 percent of all current 2023 Integra reservations have been for the 6-speed manual transmission over the continuously variable transmission version. In the past years, the demand for MT Integras was on average 50 percent (’86-’01). While 70 percent may seem high, it sits relatively low compared to the MT fans of Subaru — 75 percent for the BRZ and 90 percent for the WRX. While there’s still some time before owners begin receiving their vehicles, this new info should indicate a healthy amount of aftermarket support and amazing builds. Fun Fact: 2023 Integra reservations...

In anticipation of the 2023 season, Ferrari has now unveiled the first look at its upcoming 296 GT3. As its name suggests, the new track racer will be the GT3 version of the 296 GTB and will replace the current 488 for next year. While the new car no doubt borrows its design from the standard GTB option, it also has significant aero upgrades, including a full body kit that equips the vehicle with a much lower front splitter, canards on both sides of the front bumper, reimagined side skirts, vents that lead into the front fenders to lower turbulence affecting the wheel wells, a large air diffuser at the rear, and a hefty rear wing on top. In terms of power, the 296 GT3 will also drop the hybrid powertrain used in the GTB variant in order to comply with racing regulations. Instead, it’...

Porsche has revealed an ambitious plan to make 80% of its cars electric by 2030. In 2021, the company delivered over 300,000 vehicles to customers worldwide and in Europe, almost 40 percent of all new Porsche vehicles were already at least partly electric. The German luxury brand is now aiming to ramp up its output of “all-electric” vehicles in order to meet the 80% mark within the next decade. It’s already working towards that goal with a revamped version of the mid-engine 718, which will be reworked to debut “exclusively in an all-electric form.” “In 2025, half of all new Porsche sales are expected to come from the sale of electric vehicles – i.e. all-electric or plug-in hybrid,” Porsche CEO Oliver Blume announced. As part of its lofty plan, Porsche intends to be carbon-neutr...

Italian luxury vehicle company Maserati has officially announced that it will go completely electric by 2025. To begin the process, Maserati is debuting its first electric vehicle model by 2023, starting with the GranTurismo “Folgore.” The EV is slated to be a 1,200 hp roadster and will run on an 800-volt battery. The automotive can hit a top speed of 190 mph as well as a sub-3-second 0-60. Alongside the GranTurismo, the new Grecale crossover is set to receive an electrified version that same year, for the SUV and Grancabrio GT. EV variants of the MC20, Quattroporte and the Levante SUV will also be debuted in 2025. By 2030, the luxury automotive company pledges to halt its production of internal combustion vehicles, working towards the goal of becoming fully electric by 2030. T...

The BMW E30 3-series, particularly in M3 form, is one of the German marque’s most sought-after classics, but if you don’t have M3 money do not fear as you can still get a rare slice of history in the form of this 325i Hartge H26 that’s currently at auction with Bring a Trailer. This “Alpine White” example has been given the full Hartge treatment, sporting a light body kit rework all around that’s adorned with branded graphic stripes, badging on the front grille and rear end — where the BMW roundel has also been altered accordingly — and a new exhaust system courtesy once more of Hartge. A new set of 16″ 11-spoke rims in silver sit on the car, while a small spoiler at the rear rounds off the aesthetic touches. Everything about this car i...

While images of Sean Wotherspoon‘s eye-catching custom Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo have been circulating for some time now, the car’s recent appearance at SXSW in Texas offers a full look at the car’s unique exterior paintwork. Arriving as part of the “Porsche Unseen” series, the fully-electric custom Taycan station wagon features similar patchwork color blocking found in Wotherspoon’s footwear collaborations and apparel. He names the colors featured on the hand-painted panels after his family members including Nash Blue, Loretta Purple, Ashley Green, and Sean Peach.  “Each color was carefully created and made to contrast each other while at the same time highlighting one another and showing the natural curves of the Porsche,” Wotherspoon...

Back in the good old days of motor racing, car brands would transport their creations in buses like this — a 1963 Gillig Model 590 Enclosed Hauler. Now, a refurbished and modified example has been listed on Bring a Trailer, offering the deep-pocketed car enthusiast a chance of owning a piece of automotive history. This particular example has been modeled on a Porsche transporter, subsequently wearing a red and gray paint scheme that’s adorned with the Porsche logo and crest on the sides, front-end roof, and on the rear split-door. Undoubtedly the coolest way to pull up to a circuit, the bus also features a retrimmed interior comprising a burgundy leather driver’s seat and a three-spoke steering wheel that wears a Porsche center cap, as well as an engine-turned aluminum da...

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. For this edition of Open Road we tapped ILLEST. founder and car culture OG Mark Arcenal to experience the latest Toyota sports coupe, the GR 86. When you think of the Toyota GR86, you have to look back to its predecessors: first, the debut of the AE86 in 1984. Back then, the trend was FF cars – front-engine, front-wheel drive – so when the AE86 came out, it became an instant hit to motorsports enthusiasts. The 4A-GE, all-aluminum, 1.6L, 16-valve, twin-cam engine paired with rear-wheel drive train and a limited slip differ...

After previewing the fully-electric A6 sedan back in April last year, Audi has now followed up with a new station wagon concept dubbed the A6 Avant E-Tron. Built around the same modular Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture that the automaker has jointly developed with sister brand Porsche, the new Avant concept carries very similar design cues as the standard A6. Up front is a body-colored insert that replaces a traditional grille, with sleek headlights carrying Matrix LED technology for a more futuristic look. Moving rearwards, the curvature of the roof peaks just above the front passengers, slowing down towards an aggressive spoiler connected to a steep-raked D-pillar. The back end is then focused around a digital OLED light bar that Audi will make customizable for customers. The...

Mercedes-Benz has teased its fans with a first look reveal of the highly-anticipated 2023 EQS SUV interior ahead of its official debut next month. While not much of the interior has been changed from previous models, the vehicle has maintained its optional 56-inch MBUX Hyperscreen that spans across the entire front cabin width of the car. The mammoth screen boasts a 12.3-inch OLED display that allows the front passenger to access entertainment such as video content while the car is in motion. The in-car camera detection has the ability to automatically dim the lights of the screen so it does not distract the driver while the vehicle is moving. The latest SUV is the third model of Mercedes’ EQS electric vehicle lineup. The interior continues to focus on design, luxury and comfort. The...