Automotive
Porsche Announces Its Powerful 2024 718 Spyder RS
After linking up with New York streetwear stalwart Aimé Leon Dore to unveil a 356 A collaboration, Porsche is calling for our attention once more to announce its all-new 2024 718 Spyder RS. The German automobile manufacturer confirms that this is the mid-engine roadster's most powerful offering to date as it bears the naturally aspirated engine from the 911 GT3.“With an engine taken directly from racing, the 718 Spyder RS offers a driving experience like no other,” says Kjell Gruner, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. “Slicing around a tight corner with the top off and the engine soaring to 9,000 rpm is an experience you will never forget.”Under the hood, you'll find the GT3's 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine which powers up the vehicle with 493 HP and 331 lb-ft of torque and al...
Does the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Live up to Its Name?
If there’s one thing you cannot say about the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera that Hypebeast tested in 2021, is that it’s lacking in power. The – dare we say – “standard” car packs a 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 producing 715 BHP. So why on Earth would Aston Martin want to give the car even more power, more ferocity, more… of everything? Because when it comes to the internal combustion engine, you can wave goodbye to the V12 fairly soon, and in doing so the British marque has given its flagship grand touring supercar a sendoff in the form of the Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate.The clue is in the name – everything about this car has been tuned to be the “ultimate” series-production car to come out of Gaydon. It maintains the two-plus-two seating arrangement, meaning you could theoretically b...
Alpine Steers Into Its Electric Sports Car Era With the A290_β Hot Hatch
Alpine produces one of the best small sports car on the market -- the Alpine A110. Now, it looks forward to an electrified future with its compact EV sports car, the A290_β.While it is based on the Internet-breaking Renault 5 prototype that was revealed in January 2021 (and slated to arrive on our roads in 2024), there's plenty that's been done to make Alpine's A290_β a sports car through and through.Despite performance details not being divulged as of writing, it's clear to tell that the A290_β has its eyes set on the hot hatch market. Twin spotlights up front evokes Alpine's rallying days of the 1970s, while forged carbon fiber used for the front splitter, side skirts, widened wheel arches, rear diffuser, and as an accent on the rear lights embodies a sense of weight reduction.Aerodiscs ...
Ferrari Q1 2023 Revenue Growth Reopens Purosangue Orders
In an earnings call earlier last week, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna announced that the company has seen a rise in profits in Q1 2023 by 27%. Due to the higher-than-anticipated increase in profits in the first quarter of the year, the Italian luxury carmaker's share price on the Milan stock exchange also hit a record high of about $297 USD on the day of the earnings call. Beating forecasts, Ferrar's EBITDA came in at around $592 million USD with adjusted margins of 37.6%. Ferrari's performance was led by the Portofino M, 296 GTB, as well as the 81 Competizione. The Italian company delivered 3,567 units, 9.7% more than the previous year. When Ferrari initially announced its first-ever SUV, the Purosangue, it had to halt orders two months after its unveiling back in September 2022. Now, CEO Vi...
Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept Is Reportedly Headed to Production
Last July, Hyundai premiered its N Vision 74 concept car under its high-performance N sublabel. Described as a "rolling lab" at the time, the '80s-inspired car of the future was made to demonstrate the automaker's commitment to zero-emission technologies. Nearly a year later, reports now surface that the N Vision 74 is heading to production.Moreover, the sports model will reportedly adopt the historic Pony Coupe moniker, paying homage to the original 1974 two-door pictured above which was credited for kick-starting the Korean car industry and influencing the design for the legendary DeLorean DMC 12.Fabrizio Guigiaro, the son of legendary automotive designer Giorgetto Guigiaro who was responsible for creating the original Pony model, is said to be leading the design of the production car. I...
Rolls-Royce Dawn Has Officially Been Discontinued
Rolls-Royce has officially announced the end of the production of its convertible classic, the Dawn. The news marks the end of Rolls-Royce Dawn's seven-year production run.As automotive companies start to ramp up production for electric vehicles, Rolls-Royce is making room in its production for Spectre EV, set to land in 2023. With the Dawn discontinued, this leaves just the Ghost, Phantom, and Cullinan as Rolls-Royce's three remaining models powered by a combustion engine. The Dawn is a four-seater convertible model that was originally inspired by the "Silver Dawn" produced from 1950 to 1954. It was built with a 6.6 litre V12 twin-turbo engine with 564 horsepower and 8-speed automatic transmission. Spectre deliveries are expected to arrive in the final quarter of 2023 as Rolls-Royce enter...
Tesla’s Model S Plaid Track Package Hits 200 MPH
Elon Musk's Tesla is preparing to tear up the speedway with a new track package for its Model S Plaid. The standout feature of the package as that it pushes the car to the 200 MPH mark, which is certainly a feat for mass-production electric vehicles.Model S Plaid track pack coming soon pic.twitter.com/a2YtxnVu22— Tesla (@Tesla) May 4, 2023In 2020, Tesla first announced that the model would be able to hit the 200 mph speed mark, but the automaker wanted to develop faster breaks before releasing the performance package. The new package is priced at $20,000 USD, which comes with the carbon ceramic brake kit and the wheel and tire package. The brake kit package can be purchased separately for $15,000 USD and the wheel and tire package for $6,000. However, the ceramic brake kit is required to u...
GMC is Readying the HUMMER EV3X in a Limited Omega Edition
Building on its HUMMER EV lineup, GMC is now readying to introduce a special edition for the 2024 GMC HUMMER EV3X pickup and SUV. Dubbed the "2024 GMC HUMMER EV3X Omega Edition," the limited-run offering is set to be unveiled at the HUMMER House event at the F1 Miami Grand Prix this weekend. Created by GMC and London-based creative agency SHOWstudio, the innovative private event hosted by David Grutman invites guests to experience 0-60 mph sprints with the "Watts to Freedom" experience, shop merch, enjoy performances from DJ Khaled and Meek Mill, and dine on food from Groot Hospitality's renowned restaurants. Finally, HUMMER House will also allow guests to virtually test drive select features of HUMMER EVs.The limited-edition 2024 GMC HUMMER EV3X Omega Edition arrives in a new "Neptune Blu...
A Lucky Golfer Will Take Home This Custom 1973 Ford Bronco
For the average golfer winning a competition usually means taking anything from bragging rights, to a gift card or maybe a couple grand. But not so on the PGA TOUR. For the Charles Schwab Challenge which will be played later this month in Fort Worth, Texas, in addition to the $1.5 million USD check, the winner will drive away in a custom 1973 Ford Bronco.Car enthusiasts will know that the Broncos from the early 70s are highly prized, normally costing somewhere in the $100,000 to $150,000 USD range. Don't let the outside of the truck fool you though, because this custom edition has been outfitted with a number of modern updates. Charles Schwab worked with a customizer who specializes in classic Ford Broncos, and the first feature to note is the 465 horsepower, Ford 2023 Gen 3 Coyote 5.0L en...
The Lotus Emira Will Expose How Good a Driver You Really Are
In 2021, when Lotus announced that it would be putting down the lively family of Elise, Exige, and Evora sportscars, the automotive world wept. Few brands, especially a comparatively small British one, had such a stronghold on drivers. These cars had a soft spot in every car fanatic’s heart; their manual gearboxes, potent engines, lightweight construction, and deathly behavioral habits were an intoxicating mix for anyone looking for a thrill ride. So how would Lotus bounce back from this then-devastating news? With the Emira. The marque itself knows this car will split opinions: “It’s everything you’d expect from a Lotus, but like nothing you’d expect,” reads the lead blurb. Indeed, it is everything we did anticipate – light and nimble on the front end, appropriately powered without feelin...
Maserati’s Eclectic GranTurismo Installations Set New Precedents at Milan Design Week
In the week where new ideas surrounding design, construction and technology are debuted on the world stage, Maserati unveils its latest GranTurismo grand tourer innovations. The jewel in the brand’s automotive crown arrives at Milan’s Design Week festivities in the form of two one-offs and one special edition – including Maserati’s first all-electric ‘Folgore’ powered versions.Honoring the GranTurismo’s decade-long evolution that has constantly encompassed its essential design pillars, each of the three original cars showcase a sophisticated combination of refined beauty with a forward-thinking technical anatomy. At the forefront of the masterpiece offering, Maserati issues the exclusive 300-piece GranTurismo Launch Edition PrimaSerie 75th Anniversary. Alongside a new 100% electric Folgore...
Porsche’s Cayenne SUV Modernized With New Look and Digital Upgrades for 2024 Edition
For the 2024 iteration of the Cayenne, Porsche has completely reworked the design of the vehicle. The luxury performance SUV has long been a reliable five-seater for one's every day – albeit, elevated – driving experience.In this year’s reworking of the third-generation Cayenne, the car features a totally new interior concept and the integration of a few fun digital tools for “one of the most extensive product upgrades in the history of Porsche,” according to the vice president of the Cayenne line Michael Schätzle.Leading with access to operations, the Cayenne has positioned all key functions within reach of the driver. Surrounding the seat is the stalk, which is located behind the steering wheel and now offers additional ways to operate driving assistance systems. A gear selector is inclu...
