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Ford Unveils Its Latest Special Edition Bronco

Ford is bringing back a legendary name with the introduction of the 2025 Bronco Stroppe Special Edition, paying homage to the iconic Baja-winning Stroppe Baja Bronco from the 1960s and 1970s. This limited-edition Bronco combines the high-speed desert racing legacy of the original with modern off-road capabilities."The new Bronco Stroppe Special Edition captures the spirit of Bill Stroppe’s original Baja Bronco," said Jason Hyde, Bronco brand manager. It features performance enhancements like Fox Internal Bypass Dampers for desert running, a standard 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine and the Baja G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Terrain) Mode. Exclusive as a two-door model, it replaces the Wildtrak in Ford's Bronco lineup, boasting off-road equipment like a Stabilizer Bar Disconnect, HOSS 3.0 suspension and 3...

Audi Launches New Q6 Sportback e-tron

Audi has introduced the Q6 Sportback e-tron, the latest addition to its growing electric vehicle lineup, combining dynamic design, increased range and versatile functionality. The sleek Sportback variant, known for its aerodynamic enhancements, now offers the longest range in the Q6 family — up to 407 miles on a full charge.The SQ6 Sportback e-tron features a 100 kWh battery in its most powerful configuration, boasting a streamlined body with a drag coefficient of just 0.26, further boosting its range. Additionally, an entry-level model equipped with an 83 kWh battery will also be available, appealing to a wider audience. Audi's signature spaciousness shines through with 511 liters of cargo space and an additional 64-liter front trunk. When the rear seats are folded, the cargo space expand...

Dodge Unleashes 710 HP Durango SRT Hellcat “Brass Monkey”

Dodge continues to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its HEMI-powered Durango with the introduction of the 2025 Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey, the fourth special-edition model in the lineup. This SUV packs a supercharged 6.2L HEMI V-8 engine under the hood, delivering 710 hp, enabling the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 180 mph.The Durango SRT Hellcat Brass Monkey stands out with its bold Red Oxide exterior, featuring dark bronze 20-inch Brass Monkey wheels and matching badging. Other key exterior highlights include a Satin Black painted hood, black Brembo brake system and black exhaust tips.Inside, the SUV is fitted with Sepia Laguna leather SRT seats, a leather and suede steering wheel with silver/sepia stitching and a premium suede headliner. Forged...

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Jeden Monat buhlen neue Produkte auf dem hart umkämpften Lifestyle-Markt um unsere Aufmerksamkeit. Damit euch die Kaufentscheidung leichter fällt, testen wir vorab spannende Neuheiten und berichten vo ...

Porsche Unveils All-New 911 GT3 and GT3 Touring

Porsche has unveiled two new GT3 models in celebration of the iconic vehicle's 25th anniversary — namely a track-focused GT3 and a more subtle GT3 Touring. Both versions pack a naturally aspirated 4L six-cylinder engine delivering over 500 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque.The 911 GT3 is built with a focus on lightweight design and track-ready performance. New aerodynamics, including a redesigned front diffuser and rear wing, increase downforce, while its double-wishbone front axle, derived from the GT3 RS, improves stability at high speeds. Both models come with 20-inch front and 21-inch rear sports tires, with track-ready options available for enthusiasts.For the first time, Porsche introduces a Weissach package for the GT3, allowing for even more customization with components like carbon fiber...

Johnny Depp Shows ‘A Bunch of Stuff’ in Debut Art Exhibition

Johnny Depp, best known for his iconic roles as Captain Jack Sparrow and Edward Scissorhands, is now making his mark in the art world with a major exhibition in New York called A Bunch of Stuff. This immersive showcase dives into Depp’s artistic journey through paintings, collages, and personal artifacts, all reflecting his life experiences. Held in a sprawling Chelsea venue, the exhibit takes visitors through red-curtained pathways into themed spaces like the White Box, which displays a wide array of his works, and the Black Box, where an animated film plays on loop.Depp’s creations range from hand-lettered slogans like “Question Everything” to his graffiti-style “Hedy Lamarr” series, inspired by his collaboration with Jeff Beck. Known for his fondness for painting skulls, his work also i...

NIGO Gives the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon a Moncler Touch

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new chapter in its collaboration with Moncler, debuting the limited-edition G-Class Past II Future at the "City of Genius" show in Shanghai. This exclusive model, designed by fashion icon NIGO, is an evolution of a 1990s G-Class brought into contemporary times, merging classic design with modern luxury.NIGO’s creative vision for the G-Class is showcased through "Project G-Class Past II Future," a one-off art piece that has inspired a new limited series. The revamped G-Class features a sleek, two-tone olive green and grey exterior with black and gold accents, along with signature design elements like a foldable windscreen and a rear-mounted spare wheel. Inside, the cabin pays homage to the past with its checked seat upholstery, while gold and orange accents tie ...

BMW Shares Closer Look at New Entry-Level M2 Racing Model

BMW M Motorsport unveiled its latest entry-level racer, first teased in August, the BMW M2 Racing. Showcased at the DTM season finale in Hockenheim, the car also faced its first test in the demanding Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) on the Nordschleife, nicknamed the "Green Hell."Based on the BMW M2 production model, the BMW M2 Racing is designed to meet the needs of entry-level motorsport with modifications geared toward affordability and performance. The vehicle completed its four-hour test race on the Nordschleife under the FK Performance Motorsport Team, driven by BMW M works drivers Max Hesse and Jens Klingmann. Notably, the car performed across 27 laps in varied weather conditions.Björn Lellmann, Head of Customer Racing at BMW M Motorsport, expressed satisfaction with the debut, st...

Cleon Peterson Releases Jewelry Collection with Joyride and Case Studyo

Los Angeles-based artist Cleon Peterson has worked with Joyride Design and Case Studyo to release two new limited edition pendants entitled LIVE TO KILL, KILL TO LIVE. Available in Sterling silver and a 14K gold-plated option, each iteration is limited to a run of 50 and will come with a 50cm curb chain, as well as a signed certificate of authenticity. According to Peterson, the pendant “serves as a reminder that life is struggle, but we find liberation through personal responsibility.” Rather than glorify brutality, the artist examines the role violence has played within the scope of history — a “cyclical struggle”, he says, adding that he looks to “provoke reflection on the fine line between survival and destruction, and the complex reality that violence and beauty coexist in the human ...

Fondation Louis Vuitton Marks 10 Years with ‘Pop Forever’ Exhibition

Fondation Louis Vuitton celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a new exhibition, Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &…, running through February 24, 2025. The show is all about Pop Art, paying homage to one of the most influential art movements of the 1960s through the lens of Tom Wesselmann who is a key figure of the era.The exhibition features 150 works by Wesselmann, alongside 70 pieces from 35 artists, spanning generations and nationalities, all linked by a shared "Pop" sensibility. Artists like Derrick Adams, Ai Weiwei, KAWS, and Yayoi Kusama are included in the monumental presentation. Altogether, the show traces Pop Art's journey from its Dadaist roots to more contemporary expressions.Guest curators Dieter Buchhart and Anna Karina Hofbauer emphasize that this isn’t just a retro...

otherthings by THE SHOPHOUSE Presents ‘Last Supper’ by Steve Harrison

otherthings by THE SHOPHOUSE has announced Steve Harrison's upcoming exhibit, Last Supper.The project is a collaboration between the ceramicist and Jun Takahashi, composer Olivier Cong, tea sommelier Nana Chan and chef Margaret Xu. "Last Supper" will be presented in two parts — the exhibition and a meal — that will serve as notable cross-disciplinary commentaries on the prevailing power of sacred traditions and the transformative potential of collaborative artistry.Taking inspiration from the biblical event, the Last Supper exhibition will feature a series of 24 ash-colored irregular beakers that pays homage to the Chinese custom of utilizing bowls as the main "plate" during meals. "A bowl is the most organic, simplest form," Harrison said, with the utilitarian beaker reflecting the commun...

Whitney Museum Examines Global Issues in ‘Shifting Landscapes’

Opening on November 1 at the Whitney Museum of American Art, Shifting Landscapes examines how current political, environmental, and social challenges influence artists’ views of the world. While traditional landscape art often depicts serene or documentary scenes, this exhibition presents a broader perspective. Drawn mostly from the Whitney’s collection, many of the 120 pieces are being shown for the first time.Featuring over 80 artists, the works span various media—including photographs, installations, films, sculptures, paintings, and digital pieces—covering topics like industrialization’s impact on nature, the role of geopolitical borders, and the reshaping of space. The exhibition is organized into thematic sections that explore the complex relationships between people and the land aro...