Autos

Bring A Trailer has just sold its most expensive car yet. The car in question was a 780-mile 2005 Porsche Carrera GT that was sold for $1,902,000 USD — the previous record for a Carrera GT on BaT was $1.3 million USD. This Type 980 Porsche features a 5.7-liter V10 (605 hp @ 8,000 rpm) mated to a six-speed manual transaxle with an LSD. It is just one of the 1,270 units produced in its four years of production. Other details include forged magnesium wheels, a carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic monocoque and subframe built by ATR Group in Italy, Guards Red paint, a high-mounted shifter with laminated beechwood knob, an electronically actuated rear spoiler, and ceramic-composite brakes. Head over to Bring A Trailer to see the full listing. In other automotive news, this Porsche 911 Turbo S ...

Nikola Corp. and Tesla Inc. have been embroiled in a patent lawsuit since 2018. The two companies, who happen to both be named after famed inventor Nikola Tesla. and are both motor companies focusing on reducing carbon emissions, have now decided to drop all claims against each other. Nikola sued Tesla in 2018, accusing the much larger conglomerate of copying its patented designs, including its “wrap-around U-shaped windshield, fuselage and side door,” according to Bloomberg. Tesla denied the accusations and decided to fire back with a counterclaim. However, the case was put to a standstill last year, and now fully dropped, as Nikola’s founder Trevor Milton was alleged to have misled investors about the company’s future and was subsequently charged with securities f...

Of the 500 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione coupe and convertibles built, only 90 cars came to the U.S.A., and now one has sold through the auction site Bring a Trailer. The 8C was first unveiled in 2006 as an homage to Alfa Romeo’s eight-cylinder racing cars of the 1930s, drawing inspiration both in the form of styling and power. Packing a 4.7-liter naturally-aspirated V8 that’s good for 444 HP and 354 lb-ft of torque, the 8C wasn’t a slouch but it was also by no means a competitor to Ferrari‘s offerings — but for Alfa, that wasn’t the point. Positioned more as a lazy V8 grand tourer, the 8C was the driver’s car of choice — after all, as the saying goes, “You can’t be a true petrolhead until you’ve owned an Alfa.” Expect a ...

Alongside the introduction of Digital Art Mode, Color-Changing Paint, and the iX M60 at CES 2022, BMW has now given us a glimpse of a massive 31-inch 8K screen for rear-seat passengers. Labeled by BMW as the “in-car entertainment of the future,” the ultra-wide Theater Screen extends downwards from the roof headliner to fit behind the backrest of the front seats. The screen can show content in 16:9, 21:9, and 32:9 formats, and has 5G connectivity to integrate with Amazon Fire TV. To use the display, drivers can choose My Mode Theatre, in which the screen descends downwards with an epic backing track from Hans Zimmer. In-cabin lighting will switch to soft ambient lighting and blinds will roll up from the side and rear windows. Screen angles and other controls can be adjusted thro...

GM and Chevrolet are continuing to expand its electric vehicles lineup to include not only the Chevy Silverado but the Chevy Blazer and Equinox EV SUVs arriving in the spring and fall of 2023, respectively. The Equinox is set at a more affordable price point and is expected to have a starting price of around $30,000 USD before tax and incentives. Chevrolet VP Steve Hill said, “The Equinox has always played an important role for Chevrolet as the second-highest selling brand nameplate. Providing an affordable EV option in the industry’s highest volume segment proves Chevy is going to make EVs available to everyone.” While GM did not reveal many details, it did highlight that the Equinox model will be available in LT and RS trim levels. In light of GM’s strategy to ele...

Cadillac expands its autonomous future mobility with the launch of its InnerSpace concept, a two-passenger luxury electric vehicle. Through cutting-edge technologies and a comfort-focused design, Cadillac is hoping to elevate its passengers’ experiences with the fully autonomous InnerSpace vehicle. With this futuristic concept, Cadillac promises to enhance the well-being of its passengers by providing an effortless way of travel “through extraordinary means.” InnerSpace was introduced at CES 2022 as a part of its Cadillac Halo Concept Portfolio. Bryan Nesbitt, GM executive director explained, “They are visions for the next decade and beyond, showing the possibilities enabled by General Motors’ comprehensive approach to autonomous drive technology with the goal...

Carbon fiber is the go-to material to make a car look lightweight and sportier, but what if just a touch of carbon isn’t enough? For those who like excess, look no further than TopCar‘s 992 Stinger GTR Carbon Edition — a brown-centric carbon-clad makeover of the 992-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S. Every single panel has been recrafted by the Russian tuning firm in a special brown carbon fiber weave, costing €100,000 EUR before extras (or roughly $113,000 USD). Only the lights and glass of the original car remain standard, as everything down to the wheels have also been changed, which are now TopCar’s own forged rims that are also finished in brown, sitting atop brown brake calipers. Elsewhere, TopCar adds a Kline Innovation exhaust system, while the interior is now ...

Following a UAE Rolls-Royce Cullinan for its Dubai showroom opening, luxury German aftermarket firm Mansory has now revealed a bold new Mercedes-AMG G63 P900 Limited Edition 50th UAE fitted with unique top-of-the-line specs, an aggressive body kit, and a one-of-a-kind colorway. The G-Wagon was made on request for the UAE by President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, commemorating the nation’s 50th anniversary. Exteriors boast two-tone purple and black gradient paintwork, with custom UAE flag graphics replacing the Mercedes badges. A widebody kit, featuring an assortment of spoilers and air vents, gives the G63 an added level of ferocity. The interiors opt for Los Angeles Lakers‘ colors of bright purple and yellow hues and a gold-flecked steering wheel. Mansory’s signature marbled c...

As BMW continues to explore the world of electrification, it also aims to completely change the way we look at cars, as shown by the color-changing paint that was recently debuted on its iX. Following on from the unveiling of its top-of-the-range iX M60 and the iX xDrive 50 that came early last year, BMW continues to push its EVs to be some of the best, if not the best, in the field. The iX already features speakers that have diamonds in them, but now it is exploring color-changing paint that reacts to heat. This color changing @BMWUSA #iX is wild! It’s apparently very temperature sensitive so they have a backup in a trailer in case this one gets too hot / cold pic.twitter.com/lXG1Gw0IKY — Out of Spec Studios (@Out_of_Spec) January 4, 2022 As captured by the Twitter user @Out_of_Spec...

After letting Hiroshi Fujiwara loose in the VISION-S, Sony has now officially unveiled its next foray into the automotive market, debuting the VISION-S 02. Like its predecessor, the VISION-S 02 is fully electric and is powered by a twin-set of 200kW motors, coming together to provide 536 BHP to all four wheels. Little is known about the performance, however, Sony has said that it’ll do “More than 112 MPH” while carrying up to seven passengers. But the VISION-S 02 is less about speed and more about technology. The conglomerate states that it’s fitted with “sensing technology that surpasses human vision,” managed by a 360-degree system that can monitor conditions inside and outside of the vehicle to better enhance fully autonomous driving. Furthermore, cam...

Car advertisements in France will now encourage consumers to take more environmentally-friendly modes of transportation. A decree published in the French government’s Journal Officiel last week laid out messages that car advertisements need to include beginning in March: “For short trips, choose walking or cycling”, “Think about carpooling”, and “For daily travel, take public transportation.” The messages need to be easily readable or audible and clearly distinguishable, the government says, in digital, print, radio, movie and TV ads that reference car travel. A designated hashtag, #SeDéplacerMoinsPolluer (#MoveAndPolluteLess), has also been created to help drive the message. “Decarbonizing transport means not just switching to an electric vehicle. It also mea...

Following the introduction of the BMW iX back in October, the German automaker unveiled its performance variant of the all-electric SUV at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. The new 2023 iX M60 will be one of the first high-performance electric vehicles ever to be introduced by BMW, bearing a similar size and form to the gas-powered X6M. Initial performance specs boast 610 horsepower and 811 ft-lbs of torque, achieving 0-60 in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph. Charging to 80 percent takes just 40 minutes on 120kW fast charger while a regular 11W AC plug will take 10.5 hours to complete. Aesthetically, the M60 is not much different from the standard iX featuring an aluminum frame, carbon cage, carbon fiber-reinforced accents, and controversial kidney grilles taken from the latest M3 and 4 series ...