Autos

An impressive example of the 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition has just surfaced via the Bring A Trailer auction block. The Canadian-market example boasts just 94 miles on the odometer and is signed on the hood by Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky.A nod to the iconic GT40 race cars of the 1960s, the GT in question features Heritage Blue and Epic Orange, mirroring the Gulf-inspired livery of the 1968 and 1969 Le Mans-winning GT40. Boasting an extruded aluminum space frame, roll-bonded floors, and aluminum body panels, its build encapsulates the essence of its legendary predecessor.While its exterior design pays homage to its glorious racing past, the vehicle received an update under the hood, in the form of a potent supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine, producing a factory-rated 550 hp and 500 lb-...

Helping mark this weekend's Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, Pininfarina of America and Lenovo partnered to create a trophy unlike any other. The grand prize at the race in Suzuka will utilize "kiss technology" to celebrate the winning driver's nationality.The trophy utilizes a touch-sensitive microswitch that connects to a complex array of LED lights, programmed to display the winner's flag. A subtle light will guide the winning driver to activate the display selected just before the podium ceremony."For Pininfarina, with its unparalleled heritage rooted in the automotive tradition, it's an honor to be a part of Formula 1's history with this innovative tech-driven trophy, created for a partner like Lenovo, which shares our deep passion. Formula 1 represents the pinnacle of automotive compet...

Bonhams is auctioning off a unique collection of vibrant citrus-hued 2010 Aston Martins. Eight various models of the luxury British sports car brand have been painted a striking tangerine orange hue for the Zoute Sale.The collection consists of the British marque's entire 2010 model line in the same orange color, with each of the cars barely driven before. At the turn of the last decade, Aston Martin received a request from an anonymous "private gentleman" who commissioned special Swiss-spec editions of each of the company's eight road going cars in the exact same shade of orange. Not only are the exteriors in the special-order orange but so are the leather-covered interiors.Highlighting the collection are two DBS models, the open-top Volante and the Coupe. Both are estimated to sell betwe...

Mansory has revealed one of its latest creations, a custom Ferrari 296 GTB and unlike its recent gold Lamborghini Urus or two-tone Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupé, design elements for this "Mansory Tempesta" are quite subtle -- at least at the exterior.Largely dropped in matte black paint, only hits of red and forged carbon fiber are used to highlight various design elements on the vehicle. Most notably, these include its mirrors, rear wing, side skirts, large rear diffuser and various ventilation compartments. Additional details include subtle red outlines on the forged carbon and small Italian flag stripes applied to the tips of the split wings.Take a look inside, however, and things change. The vehicle features a vibrant yellow leather interior, complemented by accents of exposed carbon fiber...

Studio Ghibli's Ghibli Park transports visitors from Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, Japan to the whimsical worlds of their favorite Studio Ghibli stories. The Catbus, drawn directly from Hayao Miyazaki's My Neighbor Totoro, is the vessel by which Ghibli Park attendees can drift between universes. Beginning operation next year, the beloved Catbus has come to life, reimagined as a fully functional electric low-speed vehicle.The iconic Catbus from Hayao Miyazaki's animated film My Neighbor Totoro is set to roll off the screen and into the real world, giving Studio Ghibli fans the chance to live out a long-held dream. pic.twitter.com/WffTtqB1VV— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) September 12, 2023The joint effort of Toyota and technology powerhouse MONET, the smiling, twelve-legged Catbus was craft...

MANHART, a restomod group based in Wuppertal, Germany, has unveiled its latest project, a restored and refined BMW 2002 tii, originally built in collaboration with ALPINA. This marks the oldest vehicle that MANHART has ever worked on and its most recent BMW build following its E30 M3.The 2002 tii comes with a 2.0L M10 in-line four-cylinder engine in the ALPINA A4 variant, which MANHART has completely overhauled and refurbished. With the addition of a K&N airbox and a MANHART exhaust system, the engine now boasts 200 hp and 158 ft-lb of torque, a significant upgrade from the stock 130 hp /130 lb-ft. While it might not seem like much by modern standards, this is a significant amount of power for a 1960s vehicle that weighs just under one ton.To match the increased power, the 2002 tii was...

In 1981, Honda rolled out the Motocompacto, a miniature, foldable scooter designed to fit in subcompact cars. The scooter was ultimately discontinued just two years after its debut, though Honda has revisited the concept over the decades to influence some of its other projects.The automaker’s latest design doesn’t merely take inspiration from the Motocompacto but is a direct rework of the quirky vehicle. Taking its name from the original model, the new all-electric Motocompacto is an affordable means of personal transportation that produces zero carbon emissions.Developed by engineers at the company’s bases in Ohio and California, the scooter is an amalgamation of totally original designs, warranting 32 individual patents during its creation. The scooter is stackable and lightweight, at ju...

Cadillac has unveiled a refreshed and more advanced 2025 CT5 at the North American International Detroit Auto Show, featuring a bolder front-end design, as well as increased comfort, safety and technology features. The highlight of the update is a new 33-inch-diagonal LED color touchscreen display.Stand-out design updates include a  revised front fascia that includes a lower and wider front grille, redesigned Cadillac signature vertical lighting and stacked LED headlamps. The CT5 Sport trim also boasts a performance black mesh grille and other black accents at the exterior.Under the hood, the CT5 is powered by a standard 2.0L Turbo engine that generates 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, while an available 3.0L Twin-Turbo engine offers 335 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque. The vehic...

Bugatti has stripped back its track-only hypercar, the Bolide, to showcase its expert safety engineering, primarily highlighted through the vehicle's innovative carbon fiber monocoque or unibody frame.With a legacy of more than 100 years of motorsport success and design, Bugatti has combined its heritage with state-of-the-art technology and engineering to create the ultimate hypercar, designed specifically for the track. It's worth noting that the vehicle's monocoque frame has been developed to the same standards as Le Mans race cars and meets the requirements of the FIA LMH and LMDh.The Bolide is designed around Bugatti's legendary 8.0L W16 turbocharged engine, which resulted in a need for a new monocoque made of the highest quality carbon fiber composites, normally used only in Formula 1...