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Tesla has reintroduced its "Standard Range" option for both its S and X models, the two most expensive makes in its lineup, bringing the cost down roughly $10,000 USD each and bringing back a popular option that was discontinued in 2021.This means the Model S, which usually starts at a price of $88,490 USD now starts at $78,490 USD, however, this also comes with a reduction in range, from 405 miles to roughly 320 miles via the Standard version. As for the Model X, it's been reduced from a starting price of $98,490 to $88,490 with mileage being reduced from 348 miles to approximately 269 miles.Interestingly enough, product descriptions on Tesla's site detail that the Standard Range model weighs the same as the Extended Range models, meaning the mileage is likely limited through a software l...

Sotheby’s Motorsport, a joint venture between RM Sotheby's and Motorsport Network have announced the offering of a reserve-free 2022 Ferrari SF90 Spider as part of its inaugural auction.The auction, which began August 15 will run until August 22, intentionally aligning itself with the most highly-anticipated car events of the year, Monterey Car Week.To celebrate the significant week and partnership, Sotheby's Motorsport has selected one of Ferrari's most significant models of recent, with the SF90 acting as a nod to 90-years of the brand's motorsport lineage. The vehicle also represents the future of the brand, as it expresses a pinnacle in hybrid hypercar technology, via a powertrain that produces an impressive 1,000 hp.Thanks to its Twin-Turbo 4.0L V8 Plug-in Hybrid engine, the SF90 boas...

Lexus has revealed a few sneak peeks of its latest limited edition offering, the 2024 LC 500 Inspiration Series, which draws from the lineage of the renowned flagship coupe and convertible of the same name.The automotive maker shared that the goal of its upcoming offering is to showcase a "unique aesthetic that thoughtfully blends design with performance," exemplified through the vehicle's front bumper canards and a coupe-exclusive carbon fiber fixed rear wing.Set to release as both a coupe and convertible, the coupe shown in the sneak peek is dressed in a white "Polar Surge Satin" exterior finish and paired with a "Deep Blue" interior, a color scheme the convertible model is said to mimic with a blue fabric top. Black accents stand out against the matte white finish, most notably the vehi...

For the latest installment in its Coachbuild series, Rolls-Royce has unveiled its first-ever two-seat vehicle. The first release comes in the form of the Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail, inspired by Black Baccara, a tea rose that was the favorite of the woman who commissioned the car.Designers replaced the standard roof of the car with a glass panel, which can be transformed to be completely translucent with the touch of a button. Compared to other models, the roof is especially low-slung for a sleeker look.The cockpit of the car contains 1,603 wood triangles that were built and hand-painted over a two-year period. The pieces were then laid over the interior to emulate the scattering of rose petals. As for the exterior, a deep burgundy hue, the body of the car was painted with five laye...

The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is here, and its performance abilities extend far beyond those of its predecessors. The limited-edition supercar abandons Ford's comfort zone, rewriting the codes for a luxury automobile while still remaining intact with its decades-spanning heritage. This is not a road car engineered for the track; it's a race car made for the street.The vehicle, which joins the Mustang family as the premier member of its street-legal and track-only entourage, was conceptualized in light of the Mustang GT3 race car's return to Le Mans next year. Made in collaboration with Multimatic, the automotive engineering service behind the Mustang GT3, the Mustang GT4 and the Le Mans-winning Ford GT, this all-new model takes cues from decades of automobile craftsmanship and ultimately hopes...

Gogoro, a pioneer in battery-swapping urban mobility systems, has teamed up with Tokyo-based minimalist lifestyle brand MUJI and celebrated Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa to introduce the Gogoro VIVA ME and Gogoro VIVA MIX ME e-scooters.The minimalistic scooters are set to be accompanied by a range of merchandise and are characterized by their sustainable design, as they make use of recycled polypropylene body panels.Aligned with MUJI's timeless design traits, the scooters feature earthy color schemes inspired by nature and urban landscapes, with a focus on the "Just Enough" philosophy that prioritizes simplicity and sustainability. Fukasawa noted the collaboration's significance, emphasizing that the partnership amplifies the shared values of both brands, saying, "It's not just one plus...