Automotive
Daniel Arsham Collaborates With RAUH-Welt BEGRIFF for First Slantnose Porsche 964
Daniel Arsham has worked with legendary Porsche tuner RAUH-Welt BEGRIFF for "RWBA," the world's first-ever slant nose Porsche 964 RWB.The custom combines the 964's aerodynamic nose and retractable headlights with RWB's signature styling featuring riveted wide fenders, window branding, and a giant wing. Exteriors are finished in all white with metallic silver rims while interiors are coated in Arsham Green Pantone. For the project, Daniel Arsham personally visits RWB founder Akira Nakai's body shop in Chiba and commissions custom manga drawings from illustrator kia_asamiyART which look to provide context.The RWBA is "inspired by the rich Japanese street racing tradition (Midnight Club) combined with automotive manga like Wangan Midnight and My Favorite Carrera," says Arsham.Take a closer lo...
2023 Toyota GR Corolla Morizo Edition: How Hardcore Is Too Hardcore?
Toyota's marketing for its Gazoo Racing division of vehicles has been full speed ahead since its GR 86 launch in 2021. Alongside the compact coupe came a more powerful GR Supra, a sports car for the masses with its plentiful power and superb handling characteristics. The third car to release, however, took audiences by surprise when it was unveiled in 2022: a sports-tuned version of the humble and family-friendly Corolla. For Toyota to release a sporty four-door hatchback that is both fun and functional was highly respectable, as shown by the extensive waitlist lengths for a GR Corolla. But its marketing division gave the car three tiers: the Core model, a more defined and capable Circuit Edition, and a track-prepped limited Morizo Edition named after Toyota president Akio Toyoda's racing ...
Volvo Announces Its EX30 Compact Electric SUV
Swedish automaker Volvo has announced its new EX30 company electric SUV.Marking Volvo's fourth electric vehicle, the EX30 is set to have the lowest carbon emissions out of its lineup. Leading the charge with the premium SUV is either a single-motor extended range or a twin-motor engine. Further details of the single motor option include rear-wheel drive, 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds, 268 HP, 235 lbs-ft of torque and a 275-mile range. The twin motor boasts all-wheel-drive capabilities with 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, 422 HP, 400 lbs-ft of torque and a 265-mile range.Another key feature of both models is its fast charging which goes from 10 to 80 percent in 26.5 minutes. The interior boasts a premium upholstered configuration with contemporary, yet minimal tech features like a digital middle c...
First Look at the Porsche Mission X Concept
Porsche has officially premiered its new Mission X concept which aims to be the fastest and most capable road-legal electric hypercar in the world. The new concept is presented precisely on the 75th anniversary of the car brand. On June 8, 1948, the 356 "No.1" Roadster became the first automobile bearing the name Porsche to receive its general operating permit.“The Porsche Mission X is a technology beacon for the sports car of the future. It picks up the torch of iconic sports cars of decades past: like the 959, the Carrera GT and the 918 Spyder before it, the Mission X provides critical impetus for the evolutionary development of future vehicle concepts,” said Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG in a press release. “Daring to dream and dream cars are two sides of t...
Fiat’s Topolino Is an All-Electric Quadricycle Geared Towards Young Drivers
A few years ago, Fiat rolled out the pint-sized electric Citroen Ami, a cutesy take on the Ami concept that, in most countries, doesn’t even require a driver’s license to operate, given it has a top speed of 28 MPH.Building off of that concept, the Italian auto manufacturer has engineered the Topolino, another quadricycle designed for city use. Unlike the Citroen Ami, the all-electric Topolino doesn’t even have doors, making it a fun alternative to public transport or biking during the summertime.The company says it was inspired by the Fiat 500, a two-door city car that rolled out its first models in the 1950s. The doorless version is even more compact with just a driver and passenger seat. Moreso, it’s available to a wider audience given it also has a top speed of 28 MPH, powered by a 5.5...
This Is the $82,000 USD Volkswagen Golf R 333 Limited Edition
The Volkswagen Golf R is a feisty hot hatch, rivaling the likes of the Mercedes-AMG A35, Audi S3, and Hyundai i30N. Now, VW turns the Golf R up a notch with the 333 Limited Edition, which is more than just its factory-standard "Lime Yellow Metallic" paint job.Under the hood lies a two-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 333 PS and 420 Nm of torque, which should be good for 0-62 MPH sprints in just 4.6 seconds, before hitting the increased top speed of 167 MPH. However, the engine has been optimized in the 333 -- now, the turbocharger is preloaded, meaning power is almost instantaneous for a turbo unit, activated by taking one's foot off the throttle and reapplying pressure to spin it up for maximum boost (and getting some pops and bangs on the lift-off).Hakim Halimi, Head...
READYMADE Taps Super73 For a Special-Edition Electric Motorbike
Following collaborations with CultureFly and NEIGHBORHOOD, Super73 is back with another electric motorbike partnership with Yuta Hosokawa's READYMADE.The retro SG1 model used for the collaboration is a street-legal e-bike capable of running up to speeds of more than 28 miles per hour within seconds. The lithium-ion battery delivers 250 watts and can power the bike for up to 45 miles. Inspired by TV shows and dramas that Hosokawa watched in his youth, the frame is accented in bright teal and orange hues with cream and white tones spread across the aluminum handlebar frame and low-profile seating. Additional design highlights include hydraulic brakes, dual suspension, new LED head and tail lights, and wide off-road tires.The READYMADE x Super73 e-bike is set to release via select READYMADE l...
Raleigh Rides Back in Time With The Reintroduction of Its Classic Chopper Bike
British cycling brand Raleigh has announced the return of its classic Chopper model, with the heritage brand revitalizing the limited-edition bike in a modernized fashion as it looks back at memories from the 1970s and beyond.Although the new version of the Chopper has now been unveiled, the original model is still being bided for at auction regularly. However, this latest version of the bike is more or less a carbon copy of the OG, although some minor tweaks have been added.Fans of the Nottingham-made bike will still be able to enjoy the one-piece saddle and mid-frame gear shifter that became synonymous with the original, however, the sissy bar has been slightly lowered to give enhanced support when on the move.Meanwhile, this new-and-improved version of the Chopper welcomes a reworked CN...
For Yasunari Miyazaki, It Was Important to Make His AMG GT Black Series “Subtle”
For a sprawling city like Tokyo, it's both difficult and easy to stand out from others: difficult in the sense that there's 127 million people living in the greater Tokyo district, while easy if your lifestyle enables you to stand out. For Yasunari "Nari" Miyazaki, he strives to both stand out and be subtle simultaneously.Nari is the owner and designer of enigmatic underground fashion label GOD SELECTION XXX. The brand is not new: in fact, 2023 marks its 10th anniversary since it first emerged as a small indie brand in Harajuku, Tokyo. Its founder isn't very open on categorizing what GOD SELECTION XXX really is, no more than stating it's a "streetwear brand inspired by the "Ura-Harajuku" culture." And perhaps that's all one would need to understand its appeal.Nevertheless, GOD SELECTION XX...
The 626 BHP Range Rover Sport SV Has Arrived
The successor to the much-loved SVR is here -- the all-new Range Rover Sport SV, and it lives up to all the expectations and some.As the marque's performance-focused flagship SUV, you can bet on it coming with a hefty powerplant. Indeed, as under the hood is a BMW-sourced mild-hybrid twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine that puts out 626 BHP and 750 Nm of torque, resulting in a 0-60 MPH time of just 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 180 MPH.But it's not just brute force: the Range Rover Sport SV also has plenty of stopping power thanks to a range-first option, that being a set of Brembo carbon ceramic brakes and eight-piston SV calipers all around. As for the 6D Dynamics suspension system, it's being dubbed the "most sophisticated in its class," underpinned by a "world-first combination of hydrauli...
Full-Sized LEGO® Ferrari Monza SP1 Unveiled at LEGOLAND
LEGOLAND Billund Resort in Denmark has unveiled a full-scale LEGO® Ferrari Monza SP1 as part of its new interactive Build and Race exhibition opening this Summer. The build surfaces following the reveal of a life-sized LEGO Ferrari F40 in LEGOLAND California last year.The most powerful V12 to ever leave the gates of Maranello has been recreated in lifelike detail with everything excluding the wheels and tires, from the side mirrors to the license plate, all made with LEGO bricks.Guests of all ages will be invited to put together their very own Ferrari creation and have their car scanned and put to the test on a digital racetrack modeled after Ferrari's very own testing grounds in Fiorano, Italy.“Ferrari is a world-known brand, setting the standard for luxury and excellence within the autom...
First Look at the Aston Martin DB12
Aston Martin has officially unveiled its new DB12. Heralded as the first of its next generation of sportscars, the new DB assumes the title of the world's first "Super Tourer." The DB12 comes at a special time, amidst Aston Martin's 110th anniversary and 75 years of the DB model line.Its sleek chassis is matched with a class-leading 4.0 V8 Twin-Turbo engine from Mercedes-AMG. Said to be more powerful than DB11's V12, the new V8 delivers 671 HP, allowing for top speeds of 202 mph and a reported 0-60 mph sprint time of 3.5 seconds. Technical highlights include a new suspension system featuring intelligent dampers and ultra-stiff roll bars as well as Aston Martin bespoke 21-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 5 S tires. Power is fed through an 8-speed automatic transmission, and for the first time, th...
