Autos

Shortly after being unveiled, we now have a closer look at the Hyundai Grandeur Heritage Series electric restomod concept. Marking the 35th-anniversary of the front-wheel-drive executive sedan, the second entry in the Heritage Series is currently on display at the Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang center in Seoul, South Korea. With the concept, Hyundai looked to reimagine the Grandeur, originally released in 1986, with an electric powertrain and “retro-futurism” design. The contemporary highlight inspired by vintage styling provides an update to the car’s shape and functionality. Building on the look established by its IONIQ model, the front of the car features a chrome mesh grille and “pixel” LED headlights and taillights. The sleek look is continued with the flat w...

Ferrari has just unveiled the latest addition to its highly exclusive “Icona” series: the Daytona SP3. Designed to be a racer through and through, the new hypercar draws inspiration from Ferrari’s legendary victory at the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona, taking home all top three positions that year. Carrying an upgraded version of the 812 Superfast’s 6.5-liter V12, the mid-engine car can push out a whopping 828 horsepower and 514 pound-feet of torque through its seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, propelling it from 0-62mph in a mere 2.85 seconds and 0-124mph in just 7.4 seconds. Powertrain aside, the entire body and chassis of the car are constructed from composite materials, mostly tapping into carbon fiber. Adjustable pedals and steering wheel work in tandem with the...

Kia has officially unveiled its latest electric SUV concept, the Concept EV9, giving autophiles a glimpse at what to expect for the future lineup of Kia electric vehicles. Following a futuristic aesthetic, the concept reveals an angular design and highlights the technology expected to be featured with the upcoming models. The cockpit holds a simplistic design that mainly emphasizes the sprawling 27-inch display. Though not as big as the Mercedes EQS’ Hyperscreen, it does offer a more expansive iteration of the Kia EV6’s dual 12-inch panels. Kia promises that performance will still be a focus as EV-enthusiasts can expect the car to reach up to 300 miles of range and 350kW charging that a is able to bring the Concept EV9 from 10% charge to 80% in 30 minutes. However, compared to ...

Mattel has tapped into childhood nostalgia by giving the Fiat 500e a Barbie makeover. Debuting at the LA Motor Show, the iconic Barbie toy car gets a real-life electric vehicle rendition. The Barbie Extra Car is a functioning two-seat convertible designed as a promotional tool for Mattel’s latest range of fashion dolls and accessories. According to Road Show, the car boasts an all-electric powertrain that offers 100 miles of range and 147 pound-feet of torque. Using CAD files, Mattel was able to duplicate the body of the toy car on the actual Fiat 500e. By scaling it up to fit the full-size vehicle, a five-axis router was used to cut out the pieces in foam which were sculpted around the body of the car. The wheels which are 22-inch in size for the rear and 20-inch in the front were a...

Kia and its recently-unveiled EV6 have come to end Tesla‘s reign. Aside from carrying an impressive powertrain that makes its GT-spec all-wheel-drive faster than a Lamborghini Urus, the EV6 is equally quick when it comes to charging. On Wednesday, the Korean automaker revealed that the new crossover has now set a new world record for fast-charging, beating out Tesla’s previous record set in 2015 by its Model S. The new Guinness World Record was set over a 2,880-mile journey from New York City to Los Angeles. Covering the entire trip, the Kia EV6 was only plugged in for 7 hours, 10 minutes and 1 second, a massive improvement from the previous Tesla record of 12 hours, 48 minutes and 19 seconds. On average, the EV6 only had to stop for under 20 minutes each time, and the 800V sys...

Apple is looking to refocus its long-awaited electric car project on self-driving capabilities, instead of its previously planned semi-autonomous features, according to sources via Bloomberg. Additionally, the project’s new leader Kevin Lynch is pushing for the vehicle’s debut as early as 2025. The timeline is said to be “fluid” and depends on the tech giant’s ability to finish its fully autonomous system in a timely manner. Apple has reportedly completed a majority of the “core work” on the vehicle’s processor. Sources also claim that Apple’s “ideal” car would not include a steering wheel or pedals, and its interior would be crafted with hands-off driving in mind. Apple has reportedly looked into configurations in which the...

Toyota has revealed its new race car design for the 2022 NHRA Funny Car Championships, changing its entries from Camry to GR Supra bodies. The NHRA Funny Car competitions are straight-line quarter-mile drag races that date back to 1969. In contrast to the narrow needle-shaped top fuel dragsters, the rear-wheel-drive Funny Cars feature carbon-fiber bodies that resemble the conventional exterior of production cars. Toyota has competed with the Camry Funny Car model since 2012, and the reworked GR Supra pictured above makes its debut in the season kickoff event in Pomona, California in February of next year. The other manufacturers currently represented in the National Hot Rod Association, include Ford with the Mustang, Chevrolet with the Camar0, and Dodge with the Charger. While the car vagu...

If you thought that Bring a Trailer’s $201,000 USD Toyota Supra was pricey, this new listing for a low-mileage 1993 MkIV Supra is going to change that. Listed over at Diamond Motor Works in Lisle, Illinois, this listing for the JDM classic has a sale price of $299,800 USD. With just 9,638 miles on the odometer, this anthracite Supra sees the highly sought-after Getrag six-speed manual transmission with an unmodified 2JZ GTE twin-turbo engine and original V160 code. On top of being completely stock, this Supra has had only one owner and is 100% Carfax certified. While this Supra does have the removable “sport roof,” it is missing its iconic spoiler. Head over to ebay to view the listing as well as the rest of the photos. In other automotive news, Toyota reveals its 11,000 ...

Porsche has just unveiled the RS version of the mid-engined Porsche 718 Cayman GT4. As a sports car “designed for maximum driving pleasure,” the 718 Cayman GT4 RS sees a boost in power to 493 hp and 331 lb-ft of torque. This is all generated via a naturally aspirated flat-six engine with a 9,000 rpm rev limit. As an “RS” standard, this sports car also receives the Porsche exclusive dual-clutch (PDK) transmission — alternatively, there’s also a re-designed selector lever on the center console. Other upgrades include air intakes behind the driver and passenger windows, weight reduction, a new fixed rear wing with a swan-neck attachment, a 30-millimeter drop in ride height, an adjustable front diffuser, a new shock absorber set-up for the circuit-ready chas...

Over the years, Range Rover Sport has built a reputation for marrying sleek aesthetics to sports models. Whilst harnessing an explosive power that is exceptional for a midsize luxury SUV, the latest 2021 edition from the British automotive manufacturer continues to champion a fine balance between performance and design. The 2021 Range Rover Sport inherits its signature silhouette boasting a rear sloping roof and continuous mid-line. The latest edition also adds new wrap-around LED lights combined with optional integrated Animated Directional Indicators that enhance the sleekness of the vehicle. The impressive interior features a unique seating arrangement allowing for a third row of seats adorned in luxurious Windsor leather. Elsewhere, the highlight of this year’s release is on a sp...

After announcing a new line of SUVs to come in the near future, Mazda has now unveiled the first model in the lineup: the 2023 CX-50. Designed to be the Japanese automaker’s most robust SUV in its current lineup, the upcoming CX-50 measures larger than the CX-5 while sharing the same basic platform as its CX-30 sibling. Speaking to Autoblog, Mazda engineer Dave Coleman says that despite having a lower overall height, the new SUV will be longer, wider, and have more ground clearance and the two aforementioned models — even measuring wider than the more luxurious CX-9. The bigger dimensions also translate into the interior, providing more legroom for its passengers as well. Aesthetically, the car is also the sportiest model so far, donning matte black decals on its hood that complement...

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. Casual drivers and common enthusiasts are one thing for high performance cars, but throw in pro racers into the mix and the asks and requirements from them out of sports cars are much more stringent. Yufeng Luo is a prime example of a driver who needed the most out of his car, yet it still wasn’t enough. Yufeng Luo is a Chinese American pro racing driver, racing in competitions across F...