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At a Mexico City Migrant Shelter, Lessons for America

On memory, resistance, and what a migrant shelter in Mexico City can teach us about surviving the long war ahead. The post At a Mexico City Migrant Shelter, Lessons for America appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms.

Bertone Runabout Revives 1969 Icon as 475 HP V6 Classic

SummaryBertone has pulled the Runabout from concept-car folklore into a road-legal, ultra-limited V6 sports car that channels its 1969 Autobianchi A112 namesake through sharp wedge surfacing and neo-retro detailsBuilt around a lightweight Lotus-derived bonded aluminum chassis with carbon bodywork, the Runabout pairs a mid-mounted supercharged 3.5-liter Toyota V6 and six-speed gated manual to deliver around 475 hp, 0-62 mph in just over four seconds and a 168 mph top speedProduction is capped at 25 cars split between purist Barchetta and more usable Targa body styles, each commanding roughly €390,000 before taxes as the first entry in the new Bertone Classic lineThe reborn Bertone Runabout is not just another nostalgia play. It is the moment the storied Italian design house proves it can mi...

Audi Revolut F1 Team Officially Unveils Visual Identity for Its Debut Season

Following further previews earlier this month, the Audi Revolut F1 Team has officially unveiled its complete visual identity, revealing its first full official livery and giving fans a closer look at team merchandise – a moment the team says took "years of meticulous preparation" and one that marks a "new era in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship."The new challengers are set to join the race grid for the very first time in March when the new Formula One season kicks off at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Before that, though, the team opted for the closer-to-home but slightly less sunny setting of Berlin to show the world what to expect, turning the city's Kraftwerk venue into an unforgettable experience for its team and select group of lucky fans.A highlight was the team's new R2...

The Fix: Bangkok with Mint Jarukittikun

This week: Bangkok through the eyes of culinary trailblazer Mint Jarukittikun of Samrub Samrub Thai. The post The Fix: Bangkok<br> with Mint Jarukittikun appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms.

Da Dong and His God-Tier Peking Duck

The Food Chain is structured around a simple idea: each chef we profile selects the next. This week we spoke to the larger-than-life Beijing chef endlessly iterating the city's most iconic dish. The post Da Dong and His<br> God-Tier Peking Duck appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms.

Kevin Hart’s Custom 2024 Ford Bronco Heads to Auction

SummaryCo-designed by Kevin Hart and the specialists at Vintage Modern, this custom 2024 Ford Bronco features a distinctive "Triple Black" aesthetic and a retro-inspired front fascia that pays homage to first-generation modelsThe vehicle is powered by a 330-horsepower 2.7-liter V-6 engine enhanced with a Roush intake and exhaust system, alongside a tightened suspension and BFGoodrich all-terrain tires for improved performanceThis one-of-a-kind celebrity build will be auctioned by Barrett-Jackson in Arizona later this month, where Hart’s star power and the high-end modifications are expected to drive the final price well above the $100,000 USD markComedy superstar and noted car enthusiast Kevin Hart is parting ways with a piece of his personal fleet. Later this month in Arizona, Barrett-Jac...

The Longbow Speedster Is One of the Lightest EVs Ever

SummaryFounded by veterans from Tesla and Lucid, the British startup Longbow has introduced the "Speedster," an ultra-lightweight electric vehicle that achieved a production-ready prototype in just six monthsThe Speedster establishes a new "Featherweight Electric Vehicle" category with a target weight of just 1,970 pounds, delivering a 275-mile range and a 3.5-second sprint to 62 mph by utilizing a bespoke aluminum chassis and efficient, off-the-shelf componentsHand-built in the UK and limited to only 150 examples, the Speedster is priced at approximately $111,500, with a more affordable, non-limited "Roadster" model slated to follow as the brand aims for a global expansion into the high-volume sports car marketIn a market dominated by heavy, battery-laden behemoths, the British startup Lo...

From Bars to Batteries: ‘TRINITY’ Shows will.i.am Isn’t Just Designing a Vehicle, He’s Shaping His Future

Last week in Las Vegas, William Adams – better known as will.i.am – unveiled "TRINITY," a three-wheeled electric vehicle designed to rethink how cities move by blending the agility of a motorcycle with the safety of a car. The vehicle, which looks like a concept from a cyberpunk future as much as a modern urban solution, is the latest in a line of technology stories with the Black Eyes Peas frontman at their center: from a wearables collab with Gucci in 2015 to his more recent futuristic car with Mercedes-Benz, Adams' interests outside of music are well-documented.With TRINITY, Adams has pivoted from the passenger seat of automotive culture to the driver’s side of manufacturing. The three-wheeled EV can reach 0-60 mph in just two seconds, and was designed to dismantle the "dangerous" ineff...

Red Bull Racing Unveils The RB22 Livery

SummaryRed Bull Racing has officially launched its 2026 campaign with the reveal of the RB22 at Ford’s Michigan headquartersThe new livery features a throwback gloss blue finish that celebrates the team’s debut as an independent engine manufacturerMax Verstappen is joined by rookie teammate Isack Hadjar for the upcoming season, marking a significant roster shiftRed Bull Racing is charging into the 2026 Formula 1 season with a fresh look and a major technical milestone, unveiling the RB22 at a landmark event in Detroit. Hosted at the historic Michigan Central Station — the home of technical partner Ford — the launch marked the official debut of Red Bull Ford Powertrains, the team's first in-house engine division.The RB22’s livery serves as a visual nod to the team's origins, ditching the ma...

Honda Reimagines the Road Trip with the “Base Station” Trailer

SummaryDeveloped by Honda’s U.S. R&D team, the Base Station is a futuristic, ultra-lightweight travel trailer prototype weighing under 1,500 pounds, making it towable by compact SUVs and electric crossovers without significantly draining battery rangeThe caravan features a unique modular design where five side windows can be swapped for "plug-and-play" functional add-ons, such as an outdoor shower, a kitchenette, or extra battery packs, allowing for a fully customizable camping experienceWhile compact enough to fit into a standard residential garage, the unit expands at the campsite with a pop-up roof that creates a seven-foot interior height, providing a spacious living area that sleeps up to four peopleHonda is venturing far beyond the pavement with its latest innovation, the Base St...

The Fix: Los Angeles with Carolina A. Miranda

How does one unlock the secrets of a place as vast and ever-evolving as Los Angeles? The post The Fix: Los Angeles<br> with Carolina A. Miranda appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms.

Take a First Look at the BMW M Neue Klasse Electric Sports Sedan

SummaryBMW M has confirmed its first fully electric M car, a quad-motor sports sedan arriving in 2027 on the Neue Klasse platformThe so-called BMW M Neue Klasse pairs four individually controlled motors and a performance-optimised battery to chase 1,000-plus horsepower while sacrificing some range for sustained track paceBMW will sell this electric M3 counterpart alongside a new straight-six petrol M3, using fake gearshifts, synthetic sound and natural-fibre composites to bridge old-school M emotion and next-gen EV techBMW is taking the M badge fully electric without diluting what makes it sacred. The upcoming BMW M Neue Klasse, effectively an all-electric M3, runs a radical quad-motor setup with one motor per wheel, packaged as two drive units front and rear. Each wheel gets its own gearb...