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Rare Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight Heads to Auction
SummaryUltra-rare 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight heads to RM Sotheby’s auctionOne of 17 right-hand drive Lightweights; raced in 1973 Targa Florio and won 1977 Ulster RallyOffered with full provenance, original livery, and under 52,300 miles on the odometerRM Sotheby’s is set to auction an ultra-rare Porsche 911: a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight, chassis 9113600446. The car is just one of 200 M471 "Lightweight" models and one of only 17 made in right-hand drive. Delivered new to gentleman racer Dan Margulies, the car competed in the 1973 Targa Florio, finishing 18th overall and 4th in class alongside co-driver Andrew Hedges.After stints with notable Ulster rally figures including Reggie McSpadden and Esler Crawford, "0446" was raced extensively in Irish rallies thr...
Ford vs. Porsche: The Battle for Nürburgring Supremacy
The Nürburgring Nordschleife has long served as the gold standard for performance benchmarks, especially among brands obsessed with precision, power and legacy. In early 2025, that battleground heated up once again. Porsche kicked things off by setting a new record for the fastest manual-transmission production car. Ford, never one to sit quietly on the sidelines, responded in kind, returning to the ‘Ring and knocking out one of the fastest production car laps ever recorded. Porsche’s StatementPorsche’s record run came courtesy of the 911 GT3 equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox and the optional Weissach Package. Driven by Porsche ambassador Jörg Bergmeister, the car lapped the 20.832 km Nürburgring course in 6:56.294, beating the previous manual-transmission record by over 9.5 second...
Luka Dončić Funds Restoration of Vandalized Kobe and Gigi Bryant Mural
Luka Dončić has covered the full cost to restore a vandalized mural of Kobe and Gigi Bryant in downtown Los Angeles. The mural, titled “Mambas Forever,” depicts the late Lakers legend in his iconic uniform, holding his daughter, Gianna, in a warm embrace. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Kobe & Gianna Bryant Murals (@kobemural)On Monday, the Instagram account @kobemural shared videos of the damage, directing fans to a GoFundMe campaign started by Louie “Sloe” Motion, the artist behind the mural. By Tuesday, the donation goal was reached, thanks to the Los Angeles Lakers guard’s $5,000 donation,“I’m proud he is a Laker now and representing Los Angeles and I know Kobe is proud,” Motion told the Los Angeles Times. “I’m sure this alone will have him in the hearts of everyone in ...
Gao Hang Opens ‘Screen Life Drawing’ at Tang Contemporary Beijing
Houston-based artist Gao Hang makes a powerful homecoming with Screen Life Drawing, his first solo show in China, at Tang Contemporary Art’s Beijing Headquarters.At first glance, his neon figures and low-poly forms might recall the clunky charm of ’90s video game graphics, yet beneath the titular punchlines, like Your Boss and Your Boss’ Boss and Two Good Looking Asians, are powerful observations of a "carnival of virtual identity," as the gallery describes; a reality where “self-improvement” takes the shape of KPI competitions and existential meaning has been hollowed out.Intentionally awkward and, at times, visually dissonant, in Screen Life Drawing sketching gets an algorithmic treatment: technical flaws become aesthetic emblems and an in-person reality crumbles at the hands of digital ...
Takashi Murakami Brings ‘JAPONISME’ Full Circle at Gagosian
Takashi Murakami reimagines art history in his upcoming JAPONISME → Cognitive Revolution: Learning from Hiroshige, staged at Gagosian’s West 21st Street gallery in New York from May 8 through July 12.On view are 121 new and recent (re)works produced in response to the enduring influence of the ukiyo-e school, particularly Utagawa Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views for its strength in narrative, style and technique. In a nod to Japonisme – the 19th-century Western fascination with Japanese art – Murakami also re-envisions paintings by European Impressionists and Post-Impressionists who were inspired by the movement through his own eyes, closing the loop on cultural exchange while reclaiming the visual language of pictorial flatness, asymmetrical splendor and blushing colors.The showcase expands o...
Dubai Police Adds Bespoke MANSORY-Tuned Rolls-Royce Cullinan to Patrol Fleet
Dubai Police has unveiled a new addition to its luxury patrol fleet: a bespoke Rolls-Royce Cullinan customized by German tuner MANSORY. The high-profile reveal took place at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 at Dubai World Trade Centre.Finished in Dubai Police’s signature green livery, the one-of-a-kind Cullinan packs a MANSORY-enhanced 610 hp engine capable of hitting 62 mph in just 5 seconds and reaching a top speed of 173 mph. Crafted with premium carbon fiber and aluminum components, the luxury SUV also features cutting-edge displays and driver-focused technology.Brigadier Khalfan Obaid Al Jallaf, Director of the Tourist Police Department, praised the collaboration, highlighting the vehicle’s role in enhancing police presence at top tourist destinations such as Burj Khalifa and JBR....
Ferrari Unveils 296 Speciale: The Ultimate Hybrid Driving Machine
Ferrari has officially unveiled the 296 Speciale, a sharper, lighter and more electrifying evolution of the 296 GTB. Positioned as the most exhilarating berlinetta in the brand’s production range, the 296 Speciale delivers an impressive 880 cv (868 hp) from its hybrid V6 powertrain — 50 cv more than the GTB — thanks to an uprated engine and enhanced electric motor with an "extra boost" function.Borrowing technology from Ferrari’s racing efforts, the 296 Speciale features titanium connecting rods, lightened crankshaft components and an F1-inspired knock control system. The V6 alone churns out 700 cv (690 hp), while the electric motor contributes an additional 180 cv. A revised 8-speed DCT gearbox offers quicker shifts, amplified by an electronically synchronized boost.Aerodynamically, the 2...
Ayrton Senna’s 1992 F1 Helmet Sells for Record $963,700 USD at Auction
A race-worn helmet from Ayrton Senna’s legendary 1992 Formula 1 season has sold for a record-breaking $963,700 USD via RM Sotheby’s, setting a new global benchmark for the most expensive race-worn helmet ever auctioned. The previous record was held by Charles Leclerc’s 2023 Monaco Grand Prix helmet, which fetched $352,315 USD.This rare Shoei X-4 helmet — significantly lighter than the standard version — was used by Senna during the 1992 Belgian Grand Prix weekend, most famously when he stopped mid-qualifying to assist fellow driver Érik Comas following a violent crash. The Brazilian champion leapt from his McLaren, cut off Comas’ engine and stabilized his head until medics arrived — an act widely credited with saving the Frenchman’s life.Finished in Senna’s signature yellow with sponsor lo...
Through the Lens: Chris Skylark
Chris Skylark’s photographic journey began as an internet kid from Atlanta. Like many others in the heyday of Tumblr, he bought a camera to document his own style and latest pick-ups, chasing aesthetic highs and sharing them with friends. Coming up in the city’s bustling music scene, friends became subjects, and subjects became stars, with Playboi Carti and Lil Yachty passing through Skylark’s frame before becoming household names. While their rise pulled him with, the artist found himself drifting toward something more experimental and raw — something more than simply documenting the moment.The pandemic marked a turning point in Skylark's creative journey. At the time, he was living and working with Metro Boomin, often venturing out to catch some visions in a restless pursuit of captures ...
Thomas J Price’s 12-Foot Bronzes Take Over New York
British artist Thomas J Price arrives in New York with a monumental double presence: a massive sculpture in the heart of Times Square and a major solo exhibition at Hauser & Wirth, his first with Wooster Street gallery. Through stillness and scale, Price asks: Who gets to stand tall in public space? Who gets to be remembered in bronze?Mounted beneath the circus of billboards is Grounded in the Stars (2023), a 12-foot woman towering above passersby with quiet confidence. Rather than being based on a single person, the subject culminates in a composite of faces from places around the globe, resisting assumption in her open-ended identity. The slight bend of knee and ease of stance recall the contrapposto of Michaelangelo’s David, yet her presence redefines sculptural conventions of trium...
Roush Unleashes the 2025 Nitemare F-150
Roush has officially introduced the 2025 Nitemare, a street-focused version of the Ford F-150 designed to dominate urban roads. Available in XL and XLT trims with Regular or SuperCrew cabs, the Nitemare drops three inches in the front and five inches in the rear thanks to a fully reengineered suspension setup. With coilovers, drop spindles and upgraded sway bars, it achieves an impressive +1.0G cornering capability.The truck rides on 22-inch gloss black Roush wheels wrapped in 305/40R22 General Tire G-MAX AS07 tires, while slotted rotors provide confident braking. Visual upgrades include a blackout grille with amber lighting, exclusive Nitemare hood graphics and serialized badging.Inside, the Nitemare offers a Raven Black leather interior with Roush Red accents, optional carbon fiber trim ...
