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SummaryPorsche debuts Taycan and Cayenne Black Edition models at 2025 Goodwood Festival of SpeedTaycan gains standard 105 kWh battery for up to 668 km range; Cayenne gets gloss-black trim upgradesBoth include expanded standard features, optional paint choices and personalisation via Porsche Exclusive ManufakturPorsche has unveiled new Black Edition variants of the Taycan and Cayenne, offering a refined, high-performance look and a suite of upgraded features. Both models will make their public debut at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed and arrive in showrooms later this year. Available across various body styles and drivetrain options, the Black Editions combine exclusive styling details with expanded standard equipment.On the Taycan, high-gloss black accents highlight the Sport Design pa...

SummaryTrack-only M2 Racing debuts in Japan for ¥21M JPY ($142,809 USD), developed by BMW M GmbH308 hp 2L turbo engine, race-tuned transmission, and FIA-compliant safety gear includedFeatures motorsport suspension, brakes, roll cage, and data-logger-ready cockpitBMW has announced the launch of the M2 Racing, a track-only customer racing model now available for order in Japan through select BMW M Motorsport dealers in Tokyo and Osaka. Priced at ¥21,000,000 JPY ($142,809 USD), the M2 Racing is designed for aspiring racers looking for an accessible, high-performance entry into circuit competition.Based on the second-generation BMW M2, the M2 Racing ditches street legality for pure motorsport focus, featuring a 2L turbocharged inline-four engine delivering 308 hp and 309 lb-ft of torque, mated...

SummaryMost powerful Vantage ever with 670 HP and 590 lb-ft from a twin-turbo V8Sharper chassis, aero upgrades and new red enamel ‘S’ badgingDebuts at Goodwood; first deliveries set for Q4 2025Aston Martin has revealed the new Vantage S, the most powerful and focused Vantage model to date. Building on the already acclaimed Vantage platform, the S variant raises the bar with a class-topping 670 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque from its twin-turbocharged 4L V8. Accelerating from 0–60 mph in 3.3 seconds, the Vantage S also benefits from a suite of chassis upgrades, including revised suspension hardware, recalibrated adaptive dampers and a new throttle map for sharper response and improved ride comfort. The result is a sharper, more agile driving experience without compromising daily usability.Visua...

SummaryPagani reveals the Huayra Codalunga Speedster, a roofless tribute to 1950s–60s race car elegancePowered by an 864 HP V12, it features a lightweight Carbo-Titanium chassis and bespoke craftsmanshipOnly 10 units will be made, with deliveries beginning in 2026Pagani has unveiled the Huayra Codalunga Speedster, an open-air tribute to mid-century racing elegance and bespoke automotive artistry. Created by the Grandi Complicazioni division, only ten road-legal examples will be built, with deliveries beginning in 2026. The design recalls the flowing forms of 1950s and ’60s racers, with a dramatically low windshield, elongated tail and sculpted bodywork crafted for aerodynamic purity. The removable hardtop creates a seamless silhouette from nose to rear, while hidden ducts and minimalist su...