Autos

Porsche has seen huge amounts of success with its Macan as the SUV is the perfect size for everyday use, and now the German marque has updated the Macan to make it “Stronger, sharper, and sportier” across the board. Kicking off with the GTS spec, Porsche revises the 2.9-liter V6 biturbo engine to produce 440 PS (as opposed to the older model’s 380 PS), and when it’s been fitted with the optional “Sport Chrono” package, this mildly-mad SUV will do the 0-62 MPH sprint in just 4.3 seconds before reaching 169 MPH. The same engine can be found in the Macan S, only now it produces 380 PS and does the same sprint in 4.6 seconds. For those who want something a bit more user-friendly, the base model now comes fitted with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that&#...

Everyone seemingly has their own wants and needs in life, and with cars it’s no different. Some need a utility vehicle with every practicality and usability, while others look for escape and the joy of driving. With a plethora of choices out on the market and emerging technologies, refinements, advancements, etc. in the automotive industry, a car can literally fulfill the wants and needs of any motorist out there, regardless of what they’re looking for. The HYPEBEAST team is no different in this regard, so Toyota gave us the challenge of configuring our very own Toyota vehicle. The ask was the create something that suits our lifestyles, with options and choices that reflect what we look for in the ideal car. From the compact and city-perfect Corolla, the legendary Supra sports ...

Mercedes Benz has long stood for quality, luxury and a refined driving experience, while Endel is a relatively new startup that focuses primarily on using computerized algorithms to create personalized sound environments that help reduce stress, increase focus and improve sleep. The two German companies are now joining forces to create a next-level experience to keep drivers calm and alert while on the road. Endel’s AI is backed by neuroscience and psychoacoustic findings that have already garnered collaborations with Grimes and a partnership with Warner Music Group. By analyzing factors such as weather, driving speed, the type of road and other personal inputs from the Endel app, the AI will generate an appropriate sound environment which will complement Benz’ luxurious line of cars...

Ford appears to have the solution for electric vehicle owners who think they might miss the chemical-y gasoline smell. Ford has now created a premium fragrance to fix the craving for the evocative smells of traditional petrol cars. According to Ford, a survey stated that 70 percent of car owners say they will miss the smell of gasoline the most once they switch over to an EV. The company also found that the smell of petrol ranks as high as the scent of both cheese and wine. Ford’s new “Mach-Eau” – an evident play on the company’s Ford Mach-E – is the company’s olfactory solution to substitute the smell. Though the fragrance is not currently for sale, Ford describes the scent to be reminiscent of gasoline, containing notes of almondy benzaldehyde, b...

Italy-based design house Pininfarina debuts a sleek new bronze car concept Teorema that looks to the future as it packs an appearance of high-tech interiors and mechanisms. Known for some of the world’s most beautifully designed automobiles, Pininfarina has blown our vision away with major classics such as the Ferrari 250 GT SWB and Peugeot 504. Shifting gears, the design firm conceptualizes a car that gives us a peek into the future as it uses virtual and augmented reality to visualize a bullet-like silhouette that opts to be powered by electric energy. Rather than slipping in through the doors, the design takes on a rear entrance as the roof extends upwards and forwards which also functions with a holographic augmented reality display. Found inside is a total of 5 seats in the form...

The Koenigsegg Jesko is here — sort of. What you’re looking at is a pre-series production Jesko in “Tang Orange Pearl,” meaning what you see here is 99.9 percent likely to be translated over into the cars that are sold to the public. First seen at the Geneva Motor Show in 2019, the Jesko is a Swedish hypercar for the modern age. It comes with a five-liter twin-turbo V8 that will produce 1,280 HP on normal fuel and a whopping 1,600 HP when running on E85 biofuel, which is put to the tarmac through a revolutionary nine-speed Koenigsegg Light Speed Transmission (LST). The LST is said to be lightning-fast when switching between the gears, making for an increase in speed that feels almost instantaneous. Explaining this in more detail is Jesko prototype driver Markus Lund...

Harley Davidson has just unveiled its newest extension to its sports range of motorcycles — the Sportster S. Built off the Revolution Max platform, this new bike takes the performance of the Sportster line up to new heights while paying tribute to the legendary bike. Starting with the power, this Sportster S packs 121 horsepower and plenty of low-end torque thanks to its 1250T V-Twin engine. The power-to-weight ratio is also optimized as the bike itself weighs just 228kg with a full tank (11.8 liters) of gas. Securing all that power is a stiff chassis with a welded tubular steel trellis swingarm and stamped X-member. While it is great on the straights, the bike can also handle in the corners as it has fully adjustable, SHOWA 43mm inverted cartridge forks and a SHOWA Piggyback reservo...

Is Hennessey Performance‘s full-fat Ford Bronco VelociRaptor V8 too much for you? Then worry no more, as the legendary American tuning company has announced its take on the 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V6 Ford Bronco. Displaying its take on the five-door, hard-top iteration, the VeliciRaptor 400 has — you guessed it — just over 400 BHP. To be precise, Hennessey Performance claims 405 BHP at 5,700 rpm and 503 lb-ft of torque at 3,900 rpm, which is good for 0-60 MPH in 4.9 seconds. Speaking on the redeveloped Bronco, John Hennessey, company founder and CEO said, “Whether you’re on or off-road, more power is what our customers demand, and our VelociRaptor 400 Bronco really delivers. The new Bronco is destined to be an icon and our customers want their Bronco to stand ou...

Aston Martin has unveiled the Valhalla, a twin-turbo V8 hybrid that makes waving goodbye to everyone’s favorite British V12 a little bit easier. Why? Because the Valhalla (which is essentially a road-going Valkyrie AMR PRO as far as styling goes) offers not just a mid-engine layout (which is another first for the marque) but also lots of power — 950 BHP to be precise. Aston Martin’s Executive Chairman, Lawrence Stroll said: “Aston Martin’s first series production mid-engined supercar, Valhalla is a truly transformational moment for this ultra-luxury brand. The launch of Valhalla demonstrates Aston Martin’s commitment to building a range of exceptional mid-engined driver-focused cars, a crucial next stage in the expansion of our product line-up.” So in short, we can ...

Amsterdam-based startup Squad Mobility has introduced a small solar-powered electric car priced at €5750 (about $6,800 USD). Titled “Squad Solar City Car,” the two-seater can run entirely from sunlight collected on its paneled roof. The car also has a portable, swappable battery for when extra power is needed, which can be charged from a normal power socket. According to the company’s website, the car can charge up to 20 kilometers (12 miles) per day, making it perfect for running errands and taking small city trips. The car is designed for congested city living with a top speed maxing out at 45 kilometers an hour (28 mph). Co-founders Robert Hoevers and Chris Klok previously worked at Lightyear, another solar-powered electric car startup for the luxury market. “We saw the potential of sol...

Rivian’s R1T electric truck is the future of off-road exploration. Boasting two e-motors on each axle and more horsepower than a Ferrari F8, the eco-friendly SUV’s most novel feature, the gear tunnel, is hidden well out of sight. Designed by Rivian as part of their Adventure Gear offering, the Camp Kitchen is a stowaway contraption that utilizes the Gear Tunnel space, sliding out to create a unique outdoor cooking setup. Comprising a two-burner cooktop, four-gallon water tank, collapsible sink and 30-piece titanium Snow Peak cookware set, the three-piece design is both functional and easy on the eye and sits securely atop the Gear Tunnel Shuttle, a slide-out platform that holds up to 200lbs. What’s more, the Gear Tunnel Shuttle can be upgraded, as well as easily removed and stored elsewher...