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A patent filed in relation to the Tesla Cybertruck has indicated that the highly-anticipated electric vehicle will feature some futuristic and durable windows that are bent in shape. Filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on August 12, the patent covers windows with “curves and feature lines” and the means of manufacturing them, which Tesla describes as applying heat to the glass via a laser and bending the glass at that location. Additional layers of glass could potentially then be stacked to form a “curved multi-layer glass structure.” The method allows for bending at an aggressive curvature with a radius between 2mm and 5cm that traditional methods can not offer. The patent suggests that it is possible that the interior of the Cybertruck may also be made out of this specialized...

After months of spy shots, automotive fans can now witness the full details of Nissan’s seventh generation Z. The all-new 2023 Nissan sports car maintains what fans saw from the Z Proto, and was unveiled at Brooklyn’s Duggal Greenhouse — just five miles away from where the original 1970 Datsun 240Z made its world debut in 1969. Spec-wise, the new Z sees 400 horsepower via a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine, a six-speed (or a nine-speed automatic) transmission with an EXEDY sports clutch, and updates in the interior like a race-inspired 12.3-inch display, sports seats, and a BOSE audio system. Merging the past with the present, the body shape harnesses the Z’s iconic long hood and low rear stance. Ashwani Gupta, representative executive officer and chief operating officer, N...

In 1975, Philadelphia-born artist Alexander Calder laid the foundations for BMW‘s Art Car series with his take on the iconic 3.0 CSL (aka “The Batmobile”), and despite it being one of the most legendary pieces of automotive art in the world, Calder never got to have the car for himself in its final form as he passed in 1976. Today, Calder Foundation and BMW have announced an Artist’s Proof iteration of the aforementioned Art Car, noting that it’s not a “replica, clone, copy, reproduction, facsimile, or 1:1 of the 1975 Calder BMW Art Car. Rather, it is the identical Artist’s Proof that Calder was entitled to but was never realized until now.” The story between Calder and BMW runs deeper than just art, however. Calder started his career as an enginee...

Nissan‘s NISMO division doesn’t just rework cars like the GT-R and the 370Z, it also gets its hands dirty with daily drivers such as Note Aura. This new Note Aura NISMO is exclusive to Japan and draws from the Formula-E-inspired design concept while incorporating the NISMO spirit. With this in mind, the electrified car (which uses a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that powers two electric motors driving the front wheels) produces 134 HP and 221 lb-ft of torque, which while they may not be hot hatch figures, are still impressive for a small hybrid. However, NISMO’s treatment is more about aesthetics and aerodynamics than power. As a result, a double-layered wing has been added using the red and black NISMO palette, plenty of new NISMO badges appear, and “wide-rim 17-...

Considering that the Ford Bronco was unveiled in July 2020, the Blue Oval brand has already given the offroader numerous reworks and special edition packs — and this isn’t stopping anytime soon thanks to the unveiling of the all-new Ford Bronco Riptide. The project car uses the 2021 Bronco four-door with the “Sasquatch Package” as its base, which features a 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine that’s paired to a ten-speed SelectShift automatic transmission featuring Trail Control, Trail One-Pedal Drive, and Trail Turn Assist. However, the Riptide concept now comes sans-roof and also sports a set of tubular doors instead of standard doors, as well as a surfboard rack and boards on the top of the frame. The purpose of this car is for cruising down the West Coast and headin...

During this past weekend’s Monterey Car Week 2021, Lamborghini commanded its presence with the official unveiling of the “retro” Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4. Its release marks the heralded 50th anniversary of the supercar from the 1970s. While Lamborghini has seen mixed reviews of it modern designs under the umbrella of Audi, the crowds were thick and congested during The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering to get their first glimpse of the new Countach, primarily its attention-demanding front end. The headlights, in conjunction with the rectangular lower intake vents affixed to its “retro” wedged nose give off a highly nostalgic feel from the LP 500. Its subtle design language also gives way to this old-school supercar feel: wide horizontal parallel lines, a th...

Theseus Chan doesn’t give much thought to titles these days. “I started as an Art Director, but more and more I felt that sort of thing pigeonholed me into something and years back I described myself as Creative Director or I’m a Designer, says Chan. “But nowadays I think it’s less and less important for me because I don’t mind having no definition or title. What’s important is the kind of work that you do consistently that will define who you are.” Yet there’s one title Chan has recently been given that’s almost too big to ignore — as lead graphic artist for SCOPES — the internationally-renowned design expert was tasked with handling all the creative and branding for the first ever virtual festival edition. With Porsche‘s f...

Vintage car lovers can now own a fully electrified 1972 Ford Bronco for $380,000 USD. Crafted by a company named Gateway Bronco — which works with official Ford licensing — the newly revitalized Luxe-GT Bronco takes on its beautifully retro 1972 make but carries a modern 220kW electric motor capable of delivering a 0-60mph time of just under five seconds. A single charge will give you a range of 300 miles, while other upgraded features such as its 18-inch wheels, Wilwood disc brakes and 33-inch Toyo tires round out the cruising experience. If the price tag looks a little hefty for you, Gateway Bronco is also offering a similar Fuelie Electric model at $260,000 USD, though it’ll only come with a range of 200 miles per charge. For those interested, you can learn more about the electrif...

Details of Acura’s swan song NSX Type S have official been revealed. Said to be the “quickest, most powerful and best-handling production NSX ever,” the final NSX Type S supercar boasts a 3.5-liter twin-turbo engine that makes about 600 horsepower and 492lb-ft of torque. Other performance tweaks include faster shift times, reworked gear ratios, improved battery efficiency, new intercoolers, and upgraded fuel injectors. Cosmetic updates include new Type-S five-spoke wheels, Brembo calipers, carbon accents, an NSX GT3-esque rear diffuser, and updated front grille. Of the 350 examples, VIN #001 has already be sold via auction over at Mecum’s Daytime Auction in Monterey. This first unit sold for a staggering $1.1 million USD, six times the price of the Acura NSX Type S ...

Back in June, LEGO revealed a 299-piece replica of the Toyota GR Supra as part of its Speed Champions Summer 2021 series. To celebrate the 35th-anniversary of the iconic GR Supra nameplate (formerly known as the Celica Supra), LEGO has now taken it a step further, assembling a 1:1 life-size model of the car consisting of 477,303 LEGO blocks and weighing in at 4,156 pounds (1,640 kilograms). In addition to blocks, the car incorporates a steering wheel, tires, driving seat, car factory logo, headlights, and other components. Although it won’t be running the GR Supra’s turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine, the LEGO replica is drivable, with an electric engine installed capable of reaching a top speed of 17 miles per hour (28 kilometers per hour). The life-sized LEGO Supra will ...

A 1995 McLaren F1 road car, described by the company as a “time capsule,” set a record auction price of $20.465 million USD at Gooding & Company’s Pebble Beach Auctions on Saturday. The car had less than 390 kilometers (243 miles) on its odometer, and had previously been housed in a private Japanese collection. Called Chassis 029, the vehicle has rarely been seen by the public. Gooding & Company took heightened interested in the “carefully maintained and rarely driven” car, which came complete with its original Goodyear Eagle F1 tires, original FACOM tool chest, fitted luggage, titanium tool kit, official ‘Driving Ambition’ book and special TAG Heuer watch. According to McLaren, this particular model was the 25th road car built and the only one finished in t...

In 1984, the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk2 was the hot hatch to end all hot hatchbacks, and now the German marque has teamed up with VW enthusiast Jamie Orr to recreate a Mk8 GTI inspired by the car’s golden era. First and foremost, the GTI you see above is relatively stock aside from the obvious upgrades that we’ll get into in a bit. That’s because — quite simply — there’s nothing wrong with the four-pot engine to start with; so you get the stock 241 HP unit, front-wheel-drive, and a standard interior all at your disposal. Orr explained the thinking behind this in a press release, saying, “We wanted to maintain the soul of the Mk8, so we went with more traditional modifications. But we left the interior, body, and powertrain exactly as it came from the ...