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SummaryLimited to 25 U.S.-only units with two-tone green and white MANUFAKTUR paintInterior features bespoke Light Brown Nappa leather and exclusive coastal-inspired fragrancePowered by a 6L V12 biturbo with 621 hp, arriving fall 2025Mercedes-Maybach has unveiled the S 680 Edition Emerald Isle at Pebble Beach, a special-edition luxury sedan inspired by California’s Central Coast and limited to just 25 units for the U.S. market.The exterior pairs MANUFAKTUR Mid Ireland Green Metallic with Moonlight White Metallic in an exclusive two-tone finish, accented by chrome details and 21-inch Maybach Champagne Flute Multi-Spoke Forged wheels. Inside, hand-stitched MANUFAKTUR Light Brown Nappa leather covers seats, consoles and comfort pillows, complemented by a MANUFAKTUR Black Nappa leather headlin...

SummaryTrack-focused BYD Yangwang U9 could produce 3,019 hp from four 744-hp electric motorsFiling with China’s MIIT reveals squared stance, 325/35/20 tires and 2,630 kg gross weightExterior design remains similar to standard U9, with no confirmed release dateBYD is preparing a track-focused version of its Yangwang U9 supercar that could deliver over 3,000 hp, more than triple the output of the standard model. The current U9 produces 960 kW (1,287 hp), but filings with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology reveal the track edition will use four electric motors — one per wheel — each producing around 555 kW (744 hp) for a combined 2,220 kW (3,019 hp).The filings also note the U9 track edition will feature a squared-off stance with 325/35/20 tires on all four corners, enhan...

SummaryChicago Uber users can now book Virgil Abloh Maybachs to get them to their destinationDon C listed his one of 150 Abloh's limited-edition Mercedes-Maybach S-Class S 680 as a bookable offering on the Uber app, with prices starting at $500 USD per hourEach ride can host up to two people, complete with a professional driver as wellUpdate: Not all Chicago Uber users are reporting seeing the Virgil Abloh Maybach as a bookable fare on their Uber apps, leaving the validity of the rideshare component unclear. Don C is, however, renting out his Maybach for rides in Chicago.Original Story: There are only 150 "Virgil Abloh Maybachs" in the world, the storied two-tone sedan that Abloh designed alongside Mercedes' Gorden Wagener as part of Project MAYBACH. Now, the long-sought-after, limited-edi...

SummaryRM Sotheby’s to auction a one-off 1989 RUF CTR1 Lightweight “Redbird” at Monterey Car Week, estimated at $4.5M–$5M USD“Redbird” is the only CTR finished in Bordeaux Red and was previously Alois Ruf’s personal carFeatures include a matching-numbers twin-turbo flat-six, custom RUF upgrades and fewer than 19,000 km on the odometerRM Sotheby’s is set to offer one of the rarest RUF-built machines ever produced: the 1989 CTR1 Lightweight "Redbird." Estimated to fetch as much as $5,000,000 USD, this exceptional example is one of only six Lightweights built and the only one finished in a bespoke Bordeaux Red paint-to-sample color. It was originally commissioned by a German doctor in direct consultation with Alois Ruf and later used personally by Ruf himself.Known for outpacing the Ferrari F...

SummaryBentley Mulliner unveils first Batur Convertible, finished in Opalite with Beluga and Mandarin accentsFeatures a unique “One plus One” interior separating driver and passenger color schemesPowered by 730 hp W12 engine; showcased during Monterey Car WeekBentley Mulliner has unveiled the first production Batur Convertible, a striking one-off grand tourer that showcases the pinnacle of bespoke craftsmanship and personalization. Finished in a shimmering Opalite exterior with a Beluga gloss racing stripe bordered by Mandarin pinstripes, the car blends classic sports racing aesthetics with modern performance cues. Powered by a 730 hp twin-turbo W12 engine, the Batur Convertible is now the most powerful open-top grand tourer in Bentley history. The grille and wheels echo the car’s dramatic...

SummaryPorsche reveals optimized 911 GT3 R for 2026 with improved aero, suspension and drivabilityKey updates include front louvres, rear Gurney flap, enhanced cooling and ceramic bearingsUpdate kits available for 992-gen GT3 Rs; car finished P2 in 12H Spa-Francorchamps testPorsche has revealed an evolved version of the 911 GT3 R set to debut in 2026, building on the model’s proven global success with over 500 race starts and 420 podium finishes. While the engine and core platform remain unchanged, the updates focus on improved aerodynamics, suspension balance, drivability and endurance performance, especially for customer teams.Key upgrades include front-arch “louvre” vents to reduce pitch sensitivity during braking, refined front and rear suspension geometry to improve load distribution ...

SummaryMercedes-Benz builds its 600,000th G-Class, a fully electric G 580 with EQ TechnologyG-Class retains iconic design and off-road capability since debuting in 1979Over 90% of buyers now personalize their vehicles via MANUFAKTURMercedes-Benz has reached a major production milestone with the 600,000th G-Class rolling off the line in Graz, Austria. The vehicle in question is a G 580 with EQ Technology, finished in Obsidian Black Metallic. This all-electric variant reflects the brand’s push toward sustainable mobility while preserving the G-Class’s iconic off-road DNA. Since its debut in 1979, the G-Class has evolved from a militaristic utilitarian workhorse to a luxury status symbol, blending trail-conquering capability with unmistakable design and growing customization options.The legac...

Summary2011 Ferrari LaFerrari Prototype M4 to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s at Monterey Car Week, estimated to be worth USD 1.2mEarly development mule for the LaFerrari, built on a modified 458 Italia chassis with a hybrid V-12 powertrainNot road-legal but a rare collector’s piece showcasing Ferrari’s hybrid hypercar evolutionRM Sotheby’s is offering a rare piece of Ferrari development history during Monterey Car Week: the 2011 Ferrari LaFerrari Prototype M4, expected to fetch between $900,000 and $1,200,000 USD. Internally referred to as "F150 Muletto M4," this early test mule was part of the first phase of real-world development for the hybrid LaFerrari and features a hybrid V-12 powertrain mounted on a heavily modified 458 Italia chassis.While the interior still resembles a 458, with bla...

SummaryRange Rover Sport SV Carbon to debut at Monterey Car Week on August 13Features carbon fiber upgrades, 635 hp V8 engine and luxury performance techIncludes Forged Carbon detailing, BASS audio and new interior material optionsRange Rover has officially revealed the new Sport SV Carbon edition, completing its high-performance luxury SUV line-up ahead of its global debut at Monterey Car Week on August 13. Positioned alongside the Sport SV and SV Black, the new SV Carbon model emphasizes lightweight performance through a host of carbon fiber upgrades, including a Forged Carbon exterior pack, Twill Carbon bonnet and ultra-lightweight 23-inch carbon fiber wheels. Power comes from a 635 hp twin-turbocharged V8 hybrid engine capable of 180 mph, paired with advanced performance features like ...

SummaryGM China unveils the Buick Electra Orbit, a futuristic EV concept inspired by 1950s space-age designFeatures include scissor doors, 24-inch wheels, a full-width “Ring” display and a wormhole-inspired AI interfaceInterior blends retro-futurism with luxury, using red clay tones, crystal accents and immersive techGM China has pulled the covers off the Buick Electra Orbit, a bold new electric concept that blends 1950s space-age romance with futuristic design and EV architecture. Developed by the GM China Advanced Design Center, the Electra Orbit takes inspiration from iconic Buick concepts, spacecraft and jet-age aesthetics meant to push boundaries in proportion, materials and innovation. Measuring nearly six meters in length and more than two meters in width, the concept presents a dra...

SummaryBugatti will unveil a new one-of-one ultra-exclusive customization program on August 7The program draws inspiration from Jean Bugatti’s legacy of in-house coachbuildingIts first bespoke creation, named Solitaire, will debut as a tribute to grace and eleganceBugatti is set to unveil a new chapter in its tradition of automotive excellence with the debut of an "ultra-exclusive one-of-one program" on August 7. Rooted in the brand’s historic approach to bespoke craftsmanship, the initiative draws inspiration from Jean Bugatti’s legacy of bringing coachbuilding in-house during the 1920s and ’30s, a move that led to iconic creations like the Type 57 SC Atlantic. This new program aims to revive that spirit, offering entirely custom vehicles tailored for the most discerning collectors.The fi...