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McLaren Unveils Ultra-Exclusive MCL38 Celebration Edition Supercars
McLaren is celebrating its triumphant 2024 Formula 1 Constructors' Championship victory with an ultra-exclusive MCL38 Celebration Edition, available for both the Artura and 750S models. Limited to nine units of each, these special edition supercars commemorate the brand’s ninth Constructors’ title, clinched at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Designed by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), the MCL38 Celebration Edition cars feature a bespoke livery inspired by the 2024 MCL38 Formula 1 car, showcasing the iconic Papaya Orange and Anthracite color scheme. The exterior includes a Champions’ Laurel and ‘Nine-Star’ logo, along with striking orange accents on the bonnet stripe and brake calipers.Inside, each model boasts a Visual Carbon Fibre Extended Sill Cover signed by McLaren F1 drivers ...
MANHART Unleashes the TR 950: A 966-HP Porsche 911 GT2 RS
Taking Porsche’s already ferocious 911 GT2 RS to new heights, MANHART Performance has introduced the TR 950, a high-powered evolution that pushes the boundaries of the Turbo S platform. With an aggressive upgrade package, this German-tuned supercar delivers a staggering 966 hp and 800 lb-ft of torque.Based on the 991 GT2 RS equipped with the Weissach and Clubsport packages, the TR 950 benefits from a comprehensive performance overhaul. MANHART achieves the power boost through an ECU remap featuring a mapswitch function, paired with a turbo performance kit. This includes larger TTH turbochargers, upgraded charge air and engine cooling by CSF, an aluminum IPD intake manifold and a MANTHEY-developed water intercooler with an expanded tank. The exhaust system is enhanced with MANHART Sport dow...
Neuer Markenname: Wieder Ärger für Herzogin Meghan – freenet.de
Herzogin Meghan hat ihre Lifestyle-Marke umbenannt. Mit "As Ever" zieht sie aber erneut Kritik auf sich. Es gibt bereits ein Label in New York, das den Namen trägt.
Exclusive First Look: ERG and Daniel Arsham Launch ‘Arsham Motorsport’
Daniel Arsham’s distinctive vision meets the world of automotive artistry in Arsham Motorsport, a luxury art book published by ERG Media. This first-ever printed collection of Arsham’s automotive works serves as an informal catalog of his creations up to 2024, providing an in-depth exploration of the artist’s deep-rooted connection to the car world.With Arsham having published books of his own, we were curious why he chose to go with ERG this time around, to which he shared: "I’ve seen the books that Ted and Matilde have been doing at ERG the past couple of years and as I was developing the concept for this book, I thought that they were perfectly aligned to be able to do it. We did everything possible with this book, including a significant amount of new photography, really heavy design, ...
Jessica Taylor Bellamy Paints a Surreal Portrait of LA Car Culture in ‘Temperature Check’
Art’s love for cars is certainly no secret. From Daniel Arsham’s latest Arsham Motorsport to the late Pippa Garner’s seminal Karmann sculpture, both art and the automotive serve as prime vehicles for ideas of progress, technology and desire. Now, at Anat Ebgi gallery in Los Angeles, American artist Jessica Taylor Bellamy presents her own take on the connection in Temperature Check, a new solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures.Born and raised in Los Angeles, Bellamy surveys driving and car culture as a symbol of her city, putting her own fantastical spin to the conventional "body shop": at the heart of the gallery, a striking Mantis “insecto-cycle” emerges from the ground; while in Objects in Mirror figures two screens fixed inside passenger side-mirror sculptures play a sequence of dr...
Mercedes-AMG Reveals Limited-Edition SL 63 MANUFAKTUR Golden Coast
Mercedes-AMG has introduced the 2025 AMG SL 63 MANUFAKTUR Golden Coast, a limited-edition roadster designed to blend high performance with bespoke luxury, with only 100 units available globally.Crafted under the MANUFAKTUR individualization program, the SL 63 Golden Coast is distinguished by its MANUFAKTUR Kalahari Gold Magno exterior, a matte gold finish inspired by shimmering sandy beaches. Enhancing its bold aesthetic are 21-inch AMG Forged Cross-Spoke wheels in black with Kalahari Gold Magno rim flanges, paired with black AMG brake calipers featuring white AMG logos.The roadster comes equipped with the AMG Night Package, AMG Extended Night Package and AMG Aerodynamics Package, ensuring a dramatic contrast with gloss black exterior accents on elements like the front splitter, side sills...
Bentley Launches Exclusive “Inspired by China” Mulliner Collection
Bentley’s bespoke division, Mulliner, has introduced an exclusive collection celebrating Chinese culture through luxury craftsmanship. The "Inspired by China" series consists of eight bespoke designs, each incorporating elements of tradition, symbolism and artistry. The collection is available on the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase (EWB), Flying Spur, and Continental GT models, each serving as a unique canvas for these regionally exclusive designs.Mulliner's design team has meticulously crafted each model, ensuring cultural accuracy down to the smallest details. Elements like embroidered dragon claws, the direction of koi fish and symbolic numerical representations are thoughtfully integrated into the collection.One standout creation is the "Colorful Koi Carp" Bentayga EWB, inspired by the rev...
Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus to Auction Banksy Painting Worth $6 Million USD
A hand-painted Banksy painting from the collection of Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus is heading to Sotheby's London. Estimated to fetch £3 million to £5 million ($3.8 to $6.3 million USD), "Crude Oil (Vettriano)" will headline the house's modern and contemporary evening auction on March 4, alongside works by Pablo Picasso, Yoshitomo Nara, Anthony Gormley and Roy Lichtenstein.The piece debuted in Banksy’s landmark show Crude Oils: A gallery of Remixed Masterpieces, Vandalism and Vermin in 2005. Through his signature style of irony and humor, the artist critiques contemporary issues, like environmental destruction and capitalism, reimagining Scottish painter Jack Vettriano’s iconic "The Singing Butler" with dystopian overtones. Just beyond the dancing couple, the painting trades the original’s butl...
Pharrell Williams Curates ‘FEMMES’ Group Show at Perrotin Paris
After nearly a decade, Pharrell Williams is putting curator hat back on for a new show at Perrotin Paris. In FEMMES, a powerful group exhibition, the creative polymath celebrates the enduring impact of Black women – “the artists who transform the world through the power of their hands” – through a kaleidoscopic exploration of femininity, calling on the wife, mothers, sisters, daughters, friends and muses who have shaped him.FEMMES showcases work by 39 international artists from pioneers like Esther Mahlangu and Carrie Mae Weems to rising stars Emma Prempeh and Naomi Lulendo, and art icons such as Mickalene Thomas, Nina Chanel Abney and Prince Gyasi.The show comes as a long-awaited follow-up to the Williams-curated exhibition G I R L, inspired by his sophomore album, at the Parisian gallery...
Rolls-Royce Unveils Its Most Powerful Vehicle Yet: The Black Badge Spectre
Rolls-Royce has revealed the Black Badge Spectre, a strikingly bold iteration of the brand’s first all-electric super coupe. With a record 485 kW (659 hp) and a torque output of 792 lb-ft, the Black Badge Spectre now holds the title of the most powerful Rolls-Royce in history.The Black Badge Spectre introduces a new Infinity Mode, which unleashes its full power at the push of a button. Additionally, Spirited Mode, inspired by the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, delivers instant bursts of acceleration for an intense driving experience. A re-engineered chassis enhances handling, while the Magic Carpet Ride ensures effortless cruising.Visually, the Black Badge Spectre embraces a rebellious aesthetic. It debuts in a Vapour Violet finish, inspired by the neon lights of '80s and '90s club culture, wi...
We Try Before You Buy: Wir testen die interessantesten Produkte im Februar 2025
Jeden Monat buhlen neue Produkte um unsere Aufmerksamkeit. Damit euch die Kaufentscheidung leichter fällt, testen wir spannende Neuheiten.
Student Driver and Renown Team Up for SD Racing Steering Wheel
Student Driver and Renown have teamed up to release the SD Racing steering wheel, a limited release of 50 units that sold out almost instantly earlier this month.The collaboration between Daniel Wu, Sung Kang’s Student Driver brand, and Scott Woltman’s Renown began as a casual discussion in 2023 at Laguna Seca Raceway, eventually evolving into a passion project that blends motorsport heritage with modern craftsmanship.Renown, a San Francisco-based company specializing in retro and vintage sports car steering wheels, worked closely with Student Driver to create a design built for enthusiasts. The 100mm deep-dish wheel features brushed matte black 6061 aluminum spokes, genuine charcoal leather and SD Racing’s signature green stitching woven throughout. "STUDENT DRIVER" embroidery is placed o...
