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Automotive designer Carlos Salaff and electric propulsion specialist Pete Bitar have partnered up to prototype a three-seat eVTOL named the LEO Coupe, claiming top speeds of 250mph and a 300-mile range. Their joint venture Urban eVTOL has recently won the 2021 NASA “Future-Scaping Our Skies Challenge” for its VertiStop network, envisioning an exciting future for aviation. Pete Bitar has decades of experience in vertical propulsion and has been developing electric jetpacks and vehicles at Electric Jet Aircraft. Carlos Salaff is the designer behind the production-ready Mazda Furai concept and the SALAFF C2 supercar concept recently shown at the Pebble Beach car show. Together, they’ve presented a rendering of the Leo Coupe featuring a double box-wing design. The car runs 16...

Lamborghini has just shocked supercar fans by confirming the return of the Countach name. While the Italian brand has announced in the past that it would be planning something for the iconic car’s 50th anniversary, no real clues have been released until today. The internet has already deciphered some of the details surrounding the Countach LPI 800-4 name by connecting elements of the Asterión LPI 910-4 Concept, pointing out that the Longitudinale Posteriore Ibrido (LPI) marking will call for a hybrid drivetrain. Horsepower will be at the 800 PS mark (789hp) while the “4” at the end denotes all-wheel drive. So far all we have is a photo of the air vents, gas cap, and the car fully covered. From the silhouette of the wrapped Countach, we see quite an aggressive angle and el...

What you’re looking at above is not your average Ford GT40 — no, this 1967 Mk IV example has the chassis number J-9, meaning it served as the prototype test mule designed by Kar Kraft of Brighton, Michigan, that resulted in it becoming a Group 7 Can-Am open cockpit car. The J-9 came to fruition because of changing Le Mans racing rules for its 1968 24 Hours race. Originally, this GT40 was fitted with the desirable seven-liter V8 engine but new regulations stated that no car could have a displacement of over five liters, so it was converted into becoming a Can-Am prototype instead. Additionally, plenty of cosmetic and aerodynamic changes were also implemented. For example, it was fitted with an adjustable-dihedral rear wing and a new body kit all around, but included in the sale ...

The news of the Tesla Cybertruck delay to 2022 might have been a setback many have expected. In a recent report, Electrek highlighted that Elon Musk‘s electric vehicle company has silently pushed back the release of its electric pickup to next year through its configuration page. Those interested in potentially getting their hands on the futuristic truck were told that they will be able to customize the vehicle when its “production nears in 2022.” Originally, Tesla already stated that the single-motor trucks are expected to arrive later, but this now applies to its dual- and tri-motor machines. Earlier this year in a quarterly earnings call, Musk said that the company will be making a “few deliveries of the Cybertruck in 2021,” however, the bulk of the product...

German automotive tuner TECHART has gotten its hands on the all-electric Porsche Taycan, giving the marque’s first EV a carbon fiber aerodynamic body kit overhaul. Taking the base sedan (or even the Turbo S if you have that car at your disposal), TECHART expands upon its recently-released “Formula VI” forged wheels and the customizable interior range for the Taycan with a full carbon kit. By adding these lightweight panels all around, the car appears more aggressive and sharper, defining the already stunning lines and profile of the Taycan. These new parts actually replace the stock parts in some places, such as with the front lip. The front splitter and center part can be specified in any color, while air curtains at the front now appear in carbon. Elsewhere, we find car...

When you think of Porsche, you think of emotional performance, passion and great design. This pursuit of art and the finest innovation around is rooted in the DNA of the sports car pioneer. In this boundary-pushing, creativity-driven state of mind, SCOPES is a never ending journey that began with its first editions in Berlin, Amsterdam and Tokyo and now the event is coming to Southeast Asia for the first time, inviting a fully virtual large audience across the region. SCOPES tapped the internationally-renowned design expertise of Theseus Chan for the branding of the virtual festival. A true pioneer in the Singapore design scene, the graphic artist/creative director is known for being boldly experimental and constantly seeking to redefine creative expression. In defining SCOPES’ visual dire...

The Dobre Brothers got their hands on a CVR(T) reconnaissance tank that weighs 20,000 pounds, is equipped with an old Jaguar 4.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine, and runs a top speed of 52 miles per hour. They decided to put the tank to the test against the Tesla Model X in a drag race and tug of war. The Tesla Model X weighs 5,500 pounds and currently holds the Guinness World Record for the “heaviest tow by an electric production passenger vehicle.” The Model X managed to pull a 287,000 pound Boeing 787-9 one thousand feet on a taxiway at Melbourne Airport back in 2018. Take a look at the video above to see how the Tesla X stacks up against a small tank. For more car content from the Dobre Brothers, head over to their youtube channel. Elsewhere, a music festival converts an A...

Honda is celebrating your family’s furry companion with the release of dog-themed accessories for its vehicle. As part of its Honda Dog line of goods, complimenting an array of other accessories like pet carriers, leashes, blankets and mats, these car accessories dress your Honda vehicle up so you can let the world know how much you love your pet. First up are the wheel center caps which feature a puppy paw design. These are offered in either a 54 mm size for vehicles like the Fit, N-Box, and N-Wgn or in a larger 62mm size for family vehicles like the Acord, Oddesey, and Freed. For the interior, Honda has made a whimsical gear knob with the same paw print design. This arrives in the choice colors of black, white, or Shiba (playfully referencing the two-tone colors found on the Shiba ...

Is the 991-generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS not “car” enough for you? Then look no further than the German marque’s latest super-limited offering: the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport 25. Based on the 991-2RS (much like the 935 that was released back in 2018), this car is powered by a 3.8-liter flat-six twin-turbo engine producing around 700 HP, driving the rear wheels only. A seven-speed PDK gearbox is fitted as standard, and from this point onwards the 2RS similarities end. The Clubsport 25 features technology and aerodynamics adapted from Porsche cars new and from the future, while its overall design is actually inspired by the Manthey-Racing GmbH team’s 911 GT3 R, which sports a unique “Grello” livery that was given its name because of the green and yellow hues it ...

Pagani has unveiled the Huarya BC Pacchetto Tempesta — or simply put, a super-limited, more powerful, and somehow more stunning-looking iteration of the Huarya. The new Huarya BC Pacchetto Tempesta celebrates ten years of the Huarya’s existence, and is fitted with “state-of-the-art technical and artisan solutions” that have been designed to keep Pagani’s roster updated and consistently exciting. With the Pacchetto Tempesta package, the Huarya sports a beautiful full carbon fiber body in a dark green hue that’s contrasted with dark grey running down the middle of the car, starting from the carbon frunk to the glass-covered cockpit to the carbon fiber engine cover. As for the engine, Pagani has upgraded the twin-turbo V12 to produce 827 HP and 811 lb-ft. o...

Just six months after pushing Ferrari’s 812 GTS to a staggering, track-ready 840 horsepower, German automotive expert NOVITEC has once again returned to the stunning Prancing Horse, this time crafting an N-LARGO kit for the Spider. Significantly reducing the car’s weight, NOVITEC has given the Ferrari a full bodywork conversion that utilizes carbon fiber panels instead, adding fender flares that bring the total width of the vehicle up by 5.5 inches, creating an even more aggressive and sporty aesthetic. Specially-designed N-LARGO fascias sit both at the front and rear, while a new diffuser and integrated spoiler add to its aero performance. Other upgrades include a new sport exhaust system with 110mm tailpipes, bespoke wheels from Vossen, a front lift system, and a whole host o...

After unveiling the first bespoke Pininfarina Battista last month, the Italian automobile company has now revealed the first production-ready model that is set to be showcased at Monterey Car Week 2021. Made entirely from a signature weave of black carbon fiber bodywork, this Battista is off-set with polished black gloss “Impulso” rims and is decorated with “Iconica Blu” interior highlights. It’s the first to be officially debuted on the road, putting its all-electric powertrain that produces 1,900 HP, 1,696 lb-ft. of torque to good use. Per Svantesson, CEO of Automobili Pininfarina, said: “The premiere of the first production-specification Battista in the U.S. marks the beginning of another significant chapter in the Automobili Pininfarina story. We are...