Automotive

Today, Mercedes-Benz debuted its new Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV. Building on its EQS model that came onto the scene last year, the vehicle ups the ante on electric luxury.Leading the charge for the all-wheel drive SUV are two electric motors, which provide 649 horsepower. The car's power also yields a 0-60 mph time of 4.1 seconds. Other focal specifications include a 108.4 kW battery that yields up to 305 miles with each charge.On the design side, the SUV features a sleek exterior that is complimented by 24, 22 or 21-inch wheels. Inside the car is a leather interior with reclining front and rear seats with massage functions, a beverage chiller and an optional matching stemware set. Additionally, the rear seats are available as captain seats or a three-seat bench. For heightened luxury, a ref...

RM Sotheby's is slated to auction off Hollywood legend Steve McQueen's 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 at auction this summer. This is not the first time the classic and elegant, long-nosed coupe has hit the auction block, previously selling at RM Auction in 2014. The late great actor was known for driving his Ferrari classics and while he had a daily drive with his 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso, he was also a proud owner of the Ferrari 275 GTB/4. Known as the King of Cool of the late '60s, his vehicles of choice lived up to the name and have been a quintessential part of his overall aesthetic. The front-engined Ferrari 275 GTB/4 is considered by many to be the quintessential coupe. The car's bodywork is by Carrozzeria Scaglietti rather than Pininfarina like Ferrari's original 275 models. Wi...

In an unprecedented discovery, a collection of 230 classic cars have been discovered in a barn in the Netherlands. The incredible find sees the collection comprise of vintage cars amassed by Dutch collector Ad Palmen over the past 40 years. The cars are set to be auctioned by Gallery Aaldering with Classic Car Auctions and is expected to fetch millions. In the mid-1960s, Palmen worked as a car dealer in the Netherlands and eventually began building up his own collection. He started out with a yellow Lancia B20 and later expanded his automotive collection into two warehouses and a church. The full collection has never been disclosed publically, but due to Palmen's dementia, his executors came across his hideaway collection of 230 vintage cars. It is now considered one of the best-kept secre...

Bentley is commemorating 20 years since its historic sixth victory at Le Mans, the world's oldest active endurance race, held in its namesake town in France.Rather than the typical race, which is won by minimum time, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is won by the car that covers the most distance over a period of 24 hours. Cars competing can go up to 227 mph, so not only does the driver have to be able to control their vehicle but racing teams must be equipped to address mechanics and the potential for damage to the vehicle over the course of the race.To mark the occasion, Bentley is creating limited editions of the Continental GT Coupés and Continental GTC. Both cars will be powered by the 6-liter twin-turbo W12, which Bentley lauds as the most powerful 12-cylinder engine on the market.Bentley’s L...

There's more to the BMW XM Label Red than just a fascia glossed over with red lipstick -- this is the most powerful M-car ever made.This new, ultimate version of the hybrid V8 super-SUV takes power and torque from 653 HP and 590 lb-ft to a staggering 738 HP and 738 lb-ft, meaning this luxury German behemoth can hit 60 MPH in a supercar-matching 3.7 seconds, before going to a top speed of 175 MPH.Power is sent to all four wheels via the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system, which only enhances the rapid power delivery (accentuated by the electrification that lies beneath the skin) to create the instantaneous performance. And as for EV-only mode, you can expect about 30 miles of real-world range, which is plenty for getting around cities on a daily basis, as Hans Zimmer-produced sounds hum in the...

Speed fiends can look forward to the debut of the Polestar 4 at the upcoming Shanghai motor show taking place later this month. In the meantime, however, the Swedish automotive brand has offered a preliminary look at the electric car.The Polestar 4 takes inspiration from the previous Polestar 3, boasting a slim and clean design, while being slightly smaller in size. It’s expected to have a battery life of 373 miles, according to Autocar, and feature new design elements and the incorporation of sustainable materials, things previewed in Polestar’s earlier concept cars.The car will likely offer the options of rear and four-wheel drive, similar to previous iterations in the Polestar lineup.“This car is slightly smaller [than the 3], but we will not compromise much on the interior length,” CEO...

Los Angeles-based custom car maker, ICON 4x4, is celebrating its 100th Ford Bronco with a custom new school edition.The modified manufacturer has become a connoisseur of the American-made truck, so the special edition marks a continued commitment to passion and craft.Now dipped in cactus gray with a volcanic black coated trim, the donor vehicle for the ICON Bronco 100 is a 1974 6-cylinder Ford Bronco. to bring it up to speed, the model has now been outfitted with ICON's New School design package, a Coyote 5.0 Mustang GT aluminum fuel-injected V8 engine with 430 horsepower and an automatic 4-speed overdrive transmission."It's pretty incredible to think about how far we’ve come over the last 100 Bronco builds. Passion for the Bronco has not waned in the slightest, and ICON takes great pride ...

Sondors is expanding its motorcycle lineup with the introduction of its new MetaBeast X electric motorcycle.Coming behind the Malibu-based company's, MetaCycle, which was released in 2021, the new addition caries on the streamlined style. Leading the design is a weld-free single-piece aircraft-grade aluminum exo-frame. Aside from silver base, the rest of the motorcycle comes in black, olive green and silver colorways.On a technical side, the bike includes a max speed of 75 mph, 18 kW peak power, 60 Nm of peak torque and a max range of 71 miles on a full charge at 31 mph. With its sleek, yet rugged design, the bike is fitted for a variety of terrains.Take a look at the new e-bike in the gallery above. Currently, priced at $6,500 USD, Sondors' MetaBeast X motorcycle is available now for pre-...