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Surf & Speed Unite: MINI JCW x Deus Ex Machina Reveal Dual One-Off Cars
Deus Ex Machina has partnered with MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) to create two exclusive, one-off cars that draw on MINI’s storied racing heritage and Deus’s lifestyle ethos. The bespoke MINI JCW x DEUS duo will make its world premiere at IAA Mobility 2025 on September 6 at the MINI Pavilion in Munich. Across the roof of each vehicle is a stark white “X” - a signifier of the brands’ joint creative venture.Both cars share the robust underpinnings of a MINI John Cooper Works model but diverge in powertrain and personality. The first is a fully electric JCW J01 producing up to 190 kW (258 hp), conceived as “born of the coast,” with surf-inspired graphics and design cues that channel beach culture. Its counterpart, a combustion-engine JCW F66 delivering 170 kW (231 hp), “forged on the track” wi...
First Look: Audi Revives the Spirit of the TT With the “Concept C”
SummaryAudi reveals the Concept C concept carBased off the TT, the Concept C ushers in a new design language for AudiDesign elements highlight "clarity" in design, simplicity and functionality Audi just revealed its radical new concept, one that draws huge inspiration from one of the Four Rings' most successful vehicles in history.Audi has unveiled the "Concept C," which the brand is using as a launching point for a new design language across its entire line of vehicles. Some elements of the Concept C draw inspiration from previous generations and models, as far reaching as the mid-1930s and as recent as 2004. We got an exclusive first look at the Concept C in Milan, Italy and were briefed by its top designers that explained the inspiration behind the concept vehicle. For starters, it all ...
This Rare 1966 AC Cobra Could Fetch $2.7 Million USD at Auction
SummaryA 1966 AC Cobra race car, verified to have competed at Le Mans, is up for auctionForensic analysis confirmed the car’s identity, ending a long-lost sagaWith its history and rarity, the car is expected to sell for up to $2.7 million USDA legendary piece of American racing history is set to cross the auction block. A rare 1966 AC Cobra 4.7-Liter Two-Seat Competition Hardtop Coupé is expected to command as much as $2.7 million USD at Bonhams’ upcoming Goodwood Revival: Collectors’ Motor Cars and Automobilia sale on September 13, 2025.This isn't just any classic car; it’s a verified competition hardtop coupé, one of only two sent to race at the 1963 24 Hours of Le Mans. According to the auction house’s lot description, the chassis, No. CS 2131, is among the initial five early pre-Novemb...
Volkswagen To Feature Audi RS3’s 5-Cylinder Engine for the Golf R
SummaryThe Golf R's 25th anniversary model will feature the powerful 5-cylinder engine from the Audi RS3This special edition will be a final, high-performance send-off for the gas-powered Golf RThe car is set to be released in 2027 and will have over 400 horsepowerIn a powerful and fitting tribute to the end of an era, Volkswagen has reportedly confirmed that the next-generation Golf R will be powered by the iconic 2.5-liter, five-cylinder engine from its corporate sibling, the Audi RS3. This special edition hot hatch, expected to debut in 2027 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Golf R sub-brand, will serve as the ultimate send-off for the purely petrol-powered Golf before the model line transitions to electrified powertrains.While the current Golf R is already a formidable performer with...
One-of-One Porsche 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Heads to RM Sotheby’s Auction
SummaryOne-of-one Sonderwunsch 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Special heads to RM Sotheby’sTribute to La Carrera Panamericana, featuring Hans Herrmann’s #55 roundels and autographProceeds support TECHO, Make-A-Wish and World Vision charitiesRM Sotheby’s is set to auction one of the most unique modern Porsches ever built: the 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Special, a one-of-one creation from Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program. Commissioned by Porsche Mexico, the special edition pays tribute to the brand’s history in La Carrera Panamericana while marking the final chapter of the 718 generation with an internal combustion engine.Finished in Paint to Sample Centenaire Silver, the car features 20-inch forged magnesium wheels adorned with TAG Heuer crests, Signal Yellow racing roun...
Five BMW Art Cars to Star at 2025 Goodwood Revival
SummaryFive BMW Art Cars to be displayed at the 2025 Goodwood Revival, Sept 12–14Highlights include Hockney’s 850 CSi, Stella’s CSL and Koons’ M3 GT2Part of the BMW Art Car World Tour, celebrating the collection’s 50th anniversaryThe 2025 Goodwood Revival will spotlight five legendary BMW Art Cars as part of the Earls Court Motor Show, celebrating 50 years of the series that unites motorsport and contemporary art. Running September 12–14, the exhibition is part of the global BMW Art Car World Tour, which honors the legacy of the collection’s 20 “rolling sculptures” designed by artists including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jeff Koons and David Hockney.Among the highlights is Hockney’s 1995 BMW 850 CSi, which uses bold brushstrokes to reveal the car’s “inner spirit,” alongside Frank Stell...
RML Group Unveils Porsche-Based GT Hypercar with 920 HP
SummaryRML unveils Porsche-based GT Hypercar with 920hp and 705 lb-ftActive aero delivers 6,500N downforce, 0–60mph in 2.4s, 205mph top speedCombines Le Mans-inspired performance with luxury personalization and everyday usabilityRML Group has revealed its long-awaited GT Hypercar, a road-and-track machine blending Le Mans-inspired performance with everyday usability. Built on decades of motorsport engineering, the hypercar, internally developed under project code P39, features a lightweight carbon body, race-tuned chassis and a bespoke powertrain developed in collaboration with Litchfield Motors.At its core, the GT Hypercar offers three selectable modes: Wet (600 hp), Normal (750 hp) and Sport/Sport+ unleashing a staggering 920 hp and 705 lb-ft of torque. Active aerodynamics include a dual...
Toyota GR Supra Named Official Pace Car of NASA Championships
SummaryToyota GR Supra named official pace car for the 2025 NASA Championships at Ozarks International RacewaySupra’s debut in the role highlights Toyota GAZOO Racing’s grassroots motorsport supportEvent runs Sept. 4–7, 2025, featuring drivers from 14 NASA regionsToyota has announced that the GR Supra will serve as the official pace car for the 2025 National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Championships, set for September 4–7 at Ozarks International Raceway in Missouri. This marks the third Toyota GR sports car to pace NASA’s marquee event, but the Supra’s first appearance in the role.Dressed in a bold Toyota GAZOO Racing livery of red, white and black, the Supra will lead competitors through the 3.97-mile, 19-turn circuit, known for its steep elevation changes and technical challenges. “Our...
Mercedes-AMG GT XX Shatters EV Endurance Records with “Around-the-World” Run
SummaryCovered 5,479 km in 24 hours, breaking the EV distance recordCompleted 40,075 km in 7 days, 13 hours, averaging 186 mphFeatures axial-flux motors, liquid-cooled battery and 850 kW chargingMercedes-AMG has rewritten the record books with the CONCEPT AMG GT XX, a technology pioneer that shattered 25 endurance benchmarks at Italy’s Nardò test track. Among its feats, the all-electric prototype covered 5,479 kilometers (3,405 miles) in 24 hours, eclipsing the previous record by more than 1,500 kilometers.Engineers then pushed the concept to a more audacious goal: circling the globe by covering the Earth’s equatorial distance of 40,075 km (24,901 miles). In just 7 days, 13 hours, 24 minutes and 7 seconds, the GT XX completed its “around the world in eight days” mission ahead of schedule, ...
Ford Unveils Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon With Exposed Race-Bred Precision
SummaryNew Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon debuts at Laguna Seca with full exposed carbon-fiber bodySkips paint, drops 13 pounds, features aligned carbon weave and black Brembo calipersInterior finished in black leather, suede and Hyper Lime stitching; deliveries start OctoberFord has taken the wraps off the Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon, a striking new trim that strips away paint to reveal the race-bred carbon fiber construction beneath. Debuting at Laguna Seca Raceway, the Liquid Carbon treatment underscores how advanced materials shape both the performance and appearance of Ford’s most extreme Mustang.Inspired by the Mustang GT3 race car, the Liquid Carbon’s exposed bodywork isn’t just for looks. By deleting paint and replacing door sheet metal with bonded carbon fiber, the model sheds about 13 p...
Inside Look: Roy Nachum’s One-Off Defender 90 “Moment of Clarity”
Artist Roy Nachum of Mercer Labs and automotive expert Marc Shammah of Gotham Motor Group — known for his work with Porsche x Aimé Leon Dore — have unveiled Moment of Clarity, a one-of-one Land Rover Defender 90 that blurs the lines between art, engineering and lifestyle. The project marks the first creation from Carthè, a new venture the pair co-founded to approach automobiles as living, moving artworks.The build is finished in Porsche’s rare Sepia Brown and upholstered in Classic Cognac leather, expressing timeless refinement while reflecting Nachum’s personal story. Inside, travertine stone flooring and a hand-painted speedometer bring his artistic language into the cabin, while Shammah ensured every technical detail was executed with the utmost precision. “This project wasn’t just abou...
Audi Unveils Next-Generation Q3 Sportback
SummaryThird-generation Audi Q3 revealed in SUV and Sportback formPlug-in hybrid offers 268 hp and up to 74 miles electric range with 25.7 kWh batteryCombustion lineup includes 1.5L TFSI mild-hybrid and 2L TDI for long-distance drivingAudi has revealed the third-generation Q3, a compact SUV that blends bold design, cutting-edge technology and efficient powertrains. Available as both SUV and Sportback, the new Q3 builds on more than a decade of success with fresh styling, improved practicality and electrified performance.At launch, the Q3 will offer a lineup of efficient combustion engines, mild hybrids and a powerful plug-in hybrid. The plug-in model delivers 200 kW (268 hp) and up to 119 km (74 miles) of electric range, thanks to a 25.7 kWh battery and DC fast charging up to 50 kW. Conven...
