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French automotive company Citroën is known in the industry for having a sense of humor, for not taking itself too seriously, and it has made an effort to prove this point once again with its customization program for the all-electric AMI city car. Six patterns have been designed in-house for those who want to add some flavor to their AMI, ranging from jungle to tutti-frutti, a British “globetrotter” theme, camouflage, “Tribe,” and finally, “Trendy.” The stickers can be applied to various areas of the AMI, and are bought individually to be applied by the owner rather than the factory. Additionally, customers can also send in their own pictures and photos to be made by Faab Fabricauto who will produce a custom sticker for your car, which can be applied in ...

Looking ahead at its 2022 Mustang model, American automaker Ford has now revealed a new Stealth Edition Appearance Package for its 310-horsepower turbocharged Mustang EcoBoost Premium variant. As its name suggests, the new package comes with a series of understated changes to give the car a subtle yet sporty makeover. Exterior changes include 19-inch “Ebony Black” painted wheels, blacked pony badges, a performance rear wing, black mirror caps and clear LED taillamp covers, while the interior also receives an updated look with a matte and gloss black instrument panel and illuminated sill plate. Along with the Stealth Edition package, Ford also announced a California Special Appearance Package for the 2022 Mustang GT Premium fastback and convertible models which pays homage to th...

Japan’s 4Design has just made a chocolate mold that’s sure to please automotive enthusiasts. Made to give BBS fans a chance to experience the “joy of manufacturing,” this clean mold makes a single miniature 3D version of the BBS F1 racing wheel. Made in partnership with Takaoka City’s Fujita Corporation, this collaboration is a hometown celebration as BBS Japan’s wheels are all made in the same city. The mold joins six separate aluminum pieces together, where when assembled, create a final mold that stands 3×4 inches in size. There are two styles from 4DESIGN — a 1.4-ounce wheel and 1.8-once BBS cushion. Take a look at the molds in action in the video above. In other automotive news, check out our latest DRIVERS with Steven Victor and his 2019...

A federal jury has ordered Tesla to pay a former employee $137 million USD over a racism harassment case. Between 2015 and 2016, the African-American plaintiff Owen Diaz was contracted to work at Tesla’s Fremont, California factory as an elevator operator. At the time, Diaz reported that his supervisors and colleagues would often use racial slurs toward him. Some incidents included included telling him to “go back to Africa” and leaving racist graffiti and drawings in his workspace. In 2020, a federal judge rejected Tesla’s attempt to dismiss the claims, pushing the lawsuit forward to court. Since Diaz did not sign the arbitration agreements, the case was able to go to trial. Diaz was awarded $130 million USD for punitive damages and $6.9 million USD for emotional d...

Mini has just unveiled a new special edition version for its John Cooper Works (JCW) Hardtop 2 Door. This new trim celebrates the race car drivers that have graced the Cooper since 1961 and 60 years at the racetrack. Most of the updates are cosmetic as the car receives a British Racing Green paint job with white racing stripes, the number 74 on both doors (signifying the car’s first race, where the vehicle was given the number 74), Cooper Car Company logos at the door sills and side scuttles, and finally, the etching of all three Cooper generations’ names — John Cooper, John Michael Cooper, and Charlie Cooper — in the cockpit facia. “The Cooper name shares a storied history with MINI, and this new Anniversary Edition reflects the Cooper performance heritage, o...

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. The hip-hop game has always been synonymous with a deep respect for cars, as they stand as symbols of success and an elevated lifestyle. For Steven Victor, CEO of global entertainment company Victor Victor Worldwide, the grind from the beginning has lead him to the success he holds today, and with a veritable monster of a supercar to prove it. Victor Victor Worldwide is an international manag...

Paul Smith reimagines the iconic MINI Cooper SE in line with the collaboration’s theme of “Simplicity, Transparency, Sustainability” — creating a sustainable approach to automotive design. For the one-off creation titled “MINI STRIP”, the British designer reduces the vehicle to its vital elements — ridding the design of any unnecessary extras with an unfinished, exposed aesthetic. Instead of colored paint, a thin transparent layer is added to protect it against corrosion. Factory marks are also left on the galvanized steel to give it a raw look as Paul Smith describes it, “The perfect imperfection.” The car’s signature black band as well as its front and rear apron inserts are crafted from 3D-printed recycled plastic with its structural basics such as it...

Japanese automaker Subaru has finally released a teaser video previewing how the company’s first-ever electric car — the Solterra 4×4 crossover — will look like. While the video itself keeps a dark veil over how the whole exterior of the car will look, it did offer shots of various closeups in different angles to show off some of the EV’s detailing. From what we can see, the Solterra largely resembles Toyota’s bZ4X concept car, albeit with a sportier and perhaps slightly less futuristic aesthetic. The similarities don’t come as a surprise, however, given that both electric cars are based on the same e-TNGA platform that the two Japanese automakers created together with the purpose of employing across numerous models. As for the interior, the Solterra has a slig...

In 1971, Lamborghini unveiled the Countach LP 500 at the Geneva Motor Show, showcasing its “idea car” that became a global phenomenon in the automotive industry. Known only in pictures, the LP 500 never came to fruition as it was used in crash tests and, after March 1974, it was scraped to make way for the Countach’s we know and love today. Now, Lamborghini’s specialist restoration team Polo Storico has partnered with a classic car aficionado and important Lamborghini customer to build a recreation of the LP 500 concept — and this is the result. Over 25,000 hours of work went into producing the one-off concept, which is to be displayed in the concept cars section of Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. It celebrates the Countach’s 50th anniversary while als...

Known for its premium Land Rover Defender builds, Dutch automotive workshop Heritage Customs has now paid tribute to No Time to Die with a “Tuxedo Black” take on the modern off-roader. No doubt inspired by James Bond himself and his elegant yet stunning attire, the custom Defender  — dubbed by the company as its Valiance model — has taken on the sleek black tone from head to toe, extending from the front undershield and the script on the nose to the chequer plates on the bonnet, the rear bumper inserts, and basically all bare plastic components on the car. Of course, Tuxedo Black aside, the rugged vehicle also receives a range of friendly upgrades. The car now sits on four bespoke forged alloy wheels from Heritage Customs, coming in either a 20-inch or 22-inch size. Five-spoke ...

A 2021 Mercedes-AMG G 63 that has been not just converted by Brabus into an 800 Widestar, but has also received a host of utilitarian upgrades, has just sold on the auction site Bring a Trailer for what could be considered a steal. As per a Brabus 800 Widestar upgrade, the G-Wagon now sees its four-liter twin-turbo V8 engine produce 800 HP and 712 lb-ft of torque, sent to all four wheels via a nine-speed AMG Speedshift TCT transmission, dual-range transfer case, and sequential lockable front, center, and rear differentials. All of this means that the G 63 can tackle pretty much anything that’s thrown at it, while the 20″ forged wheels that are wrapped in BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires will only help you accomplish offroading feats. Furthermore, the car features a custom Brabus ex...

Toyota has launched its new electric scooter, the C+walk. The new three-wheeled electric vehicle is designed for those with limited mobility in mind. The C+walk is capable of travelling eight miles and a half on one single charge due to its removable lithium-ion battery. It requires two hours to recharge from 0% to full and has a maximum speed of six miles per hour. Bringing in modern technology to the electric scooter, the vehicle has a feature that detects obstacles in its way. With a beeping system that alerts the rider, the user can avoid a collision or slow down the vehicle should anything be in its path. Initially, Toyota envisioned the scooter to be useful for elderly workers to travel to-and-from areas in larger facilities including airports terminals, warehouses and factories. But...