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Give Ice Spice a Mercedes-Benz CLA, and she'll ice it out princess style.The "Princess of Rap" (yes, that is the nickname she's chosen to rep on her very own diamond-encrusted chain) is among Mercedes-Benz's new "Class of Creators," a collective of five artists shaping music, fashion, and design who have been invited to collaborate with the automaker on art pieces inspired by the all-new CLA model throughout the next year. Spice is joined by Gustaf Westman, KidSuper, League of Legends, and Hot Wheels, each of whom will present their own interpretations of the vehicle in the coming months. On Thursday evening, the royal rapper was up first to present her vision for the car. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mercedes-Benz (@mercedesbenz)The "Munch" singer's take on the C...

One of the rarest Ferrari F50s — once owned by fashion icon Ralph Lauren — is now set to go under the hammer. It’s notably one of only two U.S.-spec F50s painted in this striking Giallo Modena yellow, making it a uniquely special example of Ferrari’s 50th-anniversary hypercar.Lauren ordered the car new and kept it in his collection for eight years before it changed hands in 2003. Since then, it has remained with the same private owners for more than two decades. With fewer than 5,400 miles on the odometer, this F50 has lived a remarkably private life and hasn’t been seen in public since 2009.It rides on a Formula 1-inspired carbon fiber chassis and is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.7L V12 derived from Ferrari’s 1992 F1 engine. The F50 produces 513 hp and reaches a top speed of 202 mph....

Hennessey Special Vehicles has officially completed testing on its most powerful car to date: the Venom F5 Evolution. Pushing out an impressive 2,031 hp, it now claims the title of the world’s most powerful internal combustion road car.Developed in collaboration with Ilmor Engineering, the Venom F5 Evolution features a revised version of Hennessey’s 6.6L twin-turbo V8 engine, codenamed "Fury." Thanks to upgraded turbochargers, billet pistons and titanium components, the hypercar rockets from 0 to 200 mph in 10.3 seconds — all while running on eco-friendly Shell E85 fuel.In addition to the increased speed and hp, Hennessey has added adaptive suspension for improved ride quality and sharper handling across five drive modes. Aerodynamic enhancements include a redesigned front splitter, underb...

At the 2025 New York International Auto Show, Genesis unveiled the X Gran Equator Concept — its first adventure-focused vehicle designed for modern explorers craving elegance and rugged capability. The concept signals Genesis' push into lifestyle-oriented design, offering a fresh take on its "Athletic Elegance" design language.Sporting a sleek, coupe-like profile, the X Gran Equator Concept aims to defy typical SUV expectations with a long hood, fast C-pillar and clean surfaces. Chunky wheel-arch cladding, 24-inch beadlock wheels, and geometric auxiliary lamps reinforce its off-road intent, while the brand’s signature Two-Line headlamps and split-opening tailgate balance form and function.Inside, the cabin combines analog minimalism with digital flair. A unique four-circle display cluster ...

After celebrating its automotive icons from the '90s with the opening of its Youngtimer exhibition in Germany last week, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a special-edition G-Class paying homage to its trailblazing efforts in the '80s. Dubbed the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition STRONGER THAN THE 1980s, the new vehicle nods to the classic W460-series Geländewagen, which laid the foundation for the G-Class's future success.The latest G-Class takes colors and design elements from the reference model. Customers can choose between MANUFAKTUR agave green solid and MANUFAKTUR Colorado beige solid tones, both of which were among the first paint options available for the G-Class. Additionally, the car's turn signal indicators are finished in the signature orange hue from the era, and to cap off the vintage ...

A 2016 Ford Mustang GT used on-screen in Transformers: The Last Knight is now up for grabs, offering fans and collectors the rare chance to own a piece of Hollywood history.Portraying the Decepticon Barricade, this custom-built Mustang features an aggressive body kit, police-style graphics and "Keep Calm and Hail Megatron" inscribed on its side, replacing the villain's previous motto of "To Punish and Enslave." Unlike replicas, this car retains all its working lights exactly as they appeared in the film and comes with full documentation, including a certificate signed by director Michael Bay.Under the hood sits a 5L V8 producing 435 hp, paired with a six-speed manual transmission. With just 800 miles on the clock, the car remains in its original movie-spec condition. Built during the sixth...

Ford is paying tribute to Moab’s legendary red rock trails with two new Bronco concepts: the "Arches" and the "Cliffhanger." Debuting under the Bronco Off-Roadeo banner, both models aim to showcase the capability and style of the modern Bronco.The Cliffhanger concept is the more extreme of the two. Based on a two-door Bronco, it’s equipped with massive 40-inch BFGoodrich Baja T/A tires mounted on 18-inch Method wheels — the largest ever fitted to a Bronco. It also features Fox Live Valve shocks, a wider track for better stability and tube-frame doors. A performance exhaust, Warn winch and rear seat delete complete the build, while Code Orange accents and Uranium arch graphics nod to the terrain that inspired it.While Ford hasn’t released full details on the Arches concept yet, the brand sa...

Automobili Pininfarina has unveiled a new design collaboration with car culture icon Magnus Walker, centered on a one-of-a-kind version of its all-electric Battista hyper GT. The bespoke vehicle blends Pininfarina’s luxury EV craftsmanship with Walker’s gritty urban aesthetic and motorsport rootsThe project debuted during an exclusive fireside chat held at Walker’s Los Angeles garage, where he joined Pininfarina’s Chief Design Officer, Dave Amantea, to explore the fusion of art, engineering and personal expression in car design. Moderated by Jonny Lieberman, the conversation kicked off the partnership and teased the creative process behind the build.Walker, known for his outlaw Porsche ethos, described the Battista as the "perfect blank canvas" for channeling his vision. Drawing inspiratio...

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has opened orders for the evolved GR Yaris in Japan. This refreshed hot hatch benefits from lessons learned in motorsports, including the Super Taikyu Series and Japanese Rally Championship, with updates that sharpen both performance and driver engagement.At the heart of the changes is an improved GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission. Toyota fine-tuned the gear shift control, made the throttle response sharper during spirited driving and optimized shift timing for full-throttle sprints. The sense of connection between driver and car has also been enhanced through stronger chassis bolts, refined suspension and improved steering feedback developed with professional drivers.TGR also announced that an Aero Performance Package — first seen as a concept at Tokyo A...

Porsche is preparing the next evolution of its 911 GT3 R with a key endurance test this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps. Set to compete in the Michelin 12H Spa-Francorchamps on April 19–20, the upcoming customer race car will face real-world pressure during a split-format endurance event run by the Creventic 24H Series.The No. 91 test car, developed in partnership with Herberth Motorsport, will be driven by Laurin Heinrich — reigning IMSA GTD Pro Champion — alongside seasoned endurance racers Ralf Bohn and Alfred Renauer. The trio will tackle Spa’s demanding layout across five hours of racing on Saturday and another seven on Sunday.Porsche says this test offers valuable feedback from an experienced privateer team. “The competition level, track time, and tough circuit make it ideal,” said Seba...