Autos

Ferrari has just unveiled a new one-off supercar under its Special Projects Programme. The BR20 is a V12 two-seater that’s based on the GTC4Lusso platform and is a modern take on Ferraris of the ’50s and ’60s — think the 410 SA and 500 Superfast. The entire vehicle gets its sleek fastback proportion through the removal of two rear seats and the addition of three inches in length to the GTC4Lusso, giving rise to a distinct rear overhang. Other design elements include a pair of arches that run from the A-pillar to the rear spoiler. This is a modern take on the marque’s “flying buttress” concept where the hollowed-out portions create an aerodynamic channel. Adding a new level of aggression to the four-wheel-drive supercar is a muscular rear bumper, qu...

The Acura Integra is back. Revealed just moments ago, Acura took fans back in time — pre RSX days — for the unveiling of the 2023 Integra in Indy Yellow. Paying homage to the DC2 Integra that has amassed an army of devote tuners and weekend racers thanks to its superb handling and legendary B18C engine (before K-swaps were a thing), the new Integra was made to connect with consumers on an emotional and performance level. On the exterior, the new Integra now features a dramatic sloping roofline and liftback tailgate. This gives the five-door sports-compact a coupe-like road presence. The Integra also sees the manufacturer’s new frameless Diamond Pentagon grille in between updated “Chicane” LED daytime running lights which are now positioned above the Integra’s JewelE...

PLAYBOY has just unveiled its updated version of the iconic Big Bunny private jet from the 1970s. The original Big Bunny was responsible for shuttling guests from Chicago and Los Angeles for recordings of PLAYBOY After Dark. It transported big names like Cher, Frank Sinatra, and Elvis Presley, to name a few, but was retired in 1975. Set to transport artists, influencers, leaders, and icons, the revived Big Bunny private PLAYBOY jet will provide those special individuals an unparalleled experience — it is on this jet where once-in-a-lifetime dinner parties in the sky will be held. Created alongside PLAYBOY’s in-house creative team and International Jet Interiors, the new Big Bunny jet references the original version with a solid black exterior, PLAYBOY’s famous Rabbit Head logo ...

Hypebeast Car Club is teaming up with automotive lifestyle organization Purist Group to hold its first ever Charity Car Meet, this November 21 in Los Angeles, CA.⁠⁠Purist Group, moderated by founder Sean Lee, is an automotive community entity in the greater Los Angeles area that focuses on building the networks of automotive enthusiasts. Its members consists of a wide range of journalists, tuners, car collectors and drivers alike, all with the sole purpose of meeting and congregating in the spirit of all things cars. The car meet will be held at The Berrics from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., open to the public. Admission to park your car at the event will require one (1) donated item per car, per guest.⁠⁠In partnership with the Delhaven Community Center, donated items will be collected upon entr...

Following on from its take on the BMW 2-Series earlier this week, the German tuning company MANHART is back with another BMW offering, this time taking on the M850i. Dubbed the MH8 700, the M850i has been given a complete overhaul that sees its 4.4-liter Biturbo V8 go from 530 HP and 750 Nm of torque to 710 HP and 925 Nm, coming courtesy of an ECU remap, MANHART-upgraded turbochargers, a new intercooler and sports air filters, and a stainless steel exhaust system with valve control. This exhaust system defines what the MH8 700 is, as it now delivers a much more visceral sound experience out of its quad carbon fiber-tipped exhaust pipes. To cope with the extra power, the eight-speed auto transmission has also been tweaked, while stopping power remains standard as BMW’s brakes are alre...

Following its Pony Heritage Series, Hyundai has returned to unveil its second heritage Series electric restomod (restored and modified), the “Grandeur Heritage Series.” Turning its attention towards the 1986 Hyundai Grandeur, a rebadged take on the Mitsubishi Debonair, the update utilizes an electric powertrain and “retro-futurism” styling to reimagine the car’s shape and functionality. The latest restomod from Hyundai maintains the original shape of the car adding modern “pixel” LED headlights and taillights, a clean chrome mesh grille, proud flat wheel covers and striking chrome trim. While the interior has been completely overhauled with a widescreen display with an integrated soundbar and portrait control panel that controls multimedia, driving...

Italian automaker Lamborghini has teamed up with Movember, a men’s health charity organization to bring awareness to men’s health issues, conditions and suicide prevention all throughout the month. To kick start the initiative, Lamborghini coordinated one of its largest charity “bull run”s that took place on November 6, 2021. The global event coordinated rallies in major cities like NY, Los Angeles, Sydney, London, Rome and Cape Town. Beyond the drives, the event also took place at 92 separate activations all over the world at Lamborghini dealerships and community meet-up venues. Client-owned Lamborghinis across its range took to the streets, from “humble” Gallardos and Uruses to the rarest-of-rare special edition Huracán STOs, Aventador SVJ Roadsters, a...

Ahead of the debut of its first all-electric muscle car, Dodge has unveiled a new business plan, dubbed “Never Lift,” which provides a 24-month road map for Dodge’s performance future. As part of the project, Dodge is hiring a “Chief Donut Maker” who will receive $150,000 USD a year to drive a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and act as an ambassador for the brand at various events. According to CEO Tim Kuniskis, the company is looking to hire someone who embodies the spirit of the founding Dodge brothers for the role. “The Dodge brothers were scrappy go-getters. Never content to follow the trends, they were the seekers of a better, faster, more outrageous way of doing things,” said Kuniskis. “And we’re looking to hire someone just like them as an ambassador of Ne...

The British automotive company McLaren may not have joined the luxury SUV market in tandem with Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley, and more, but it has stepped into the world of Extreme E racing with its new XE truck, dubbed the Odyssey 21. Extreme E is an all-electric off-road series that is comprised of five races, but there’s more to it than just title-winning. The showcase also explores the future of racing, given that the cars are electric and highly powered meaning it’s a good way for companies to test out their technological advancements — perhaps meaning that McLaren could be looking to electrify its supercars in the near future. As for the Odyssey 21 itself, its buggy shape has been covered in a livery penned by Vic Lee — who can be seen on Instagram worki...

While the world waits for the debut of BMW‘s new M2, and subsequently the release of the new 2-Series, the tuning house MANHART has taken it upon itself to create a concept of what its M2 rival will look like. Dubbed the MH2 450, the car is based on a top-spec 2-Series — which is set to come later this month — and features a host of upgrades to give it enough power to unsettle any current or future M2 owner. As previously revealed, the top-spec 2-Series Coupe M240i will feature 382 HP, but using an MHtronik Powerbox, MANHART has upped the power to 450 HP. Torque goes from 500 Nm to 650 Nm, while the delivery of this new power has been managed so that there’s power at various areas in the rev band, making for a smoother but ultimately faster delivery. Of course, no M...

When it comes to engineering innovative, powerful and elegant looking motorcycles, there’s arguably no one that does it better than Bandit9 — a Saigon-based motorcycle imprint that’s helmed by Daryl Villanueva. Some of the brand’s striking creations so far include that of the L-Concept and the Odyssey, and now it has officially unveiled its latest offering: The Supermarine Motorcycle. From a design-perspective, the Vietnam motorcycle entity fashioned the futuristic looking machine with a body that mimics the look of leaping Mobula Rays, and its frame is cooked up to mimic that of a coral reef. Some of the most striking features to point out here are the chassis which is formed with a 7075 aluminum build which is extremely lightweight and durable, cast aluminum alloy wheel...