Automotive

Following the release of two limited renditions in 2022, Maserati has unveiled a newer and sleeker Grecale Modena SUV. Capturing the optimal balance of sportiness and elegance, the Grecale is touted by the brand to encapsulate “The Everyday Exceptional” concept. From its chic silhouette to luxurious interiors, the Grecale is fitted with high technical specifications and luscious details — a true everyday car that doesn’t compromise refinement for performance, or functionalities.Designed with the sporty soul in mind, the Modena is doused in an extraordinary three-layer Grigio Cangiante color complete with an output of 330 horsepower deriving from its four-cylinder mild hybrid engine. Its interiors draw inspiration from the architecture of Luigi Nervi, with embroidered and stitched graphic m...

Lamborghini's ever-popular Urus SUV will be arriving as an electric vehicle in 2029. The news is confirmed by the CEO himself, as reported by Road and Track.CEO Stephan Winkelmann spoke to journalists at a preview of the company's Sant'Agata event, confirming that a new generation of the high-performance SUV will be coming a year after the brand officially launches its first all-electric vehicle in 2028. He said, "In '28 and '29 we will have our first two BEVs. We will have a fourth model, so today we have three models. It will be the first one to be completely a BEV car in 2028. And then in 2029 there will be the new Urus." With its first two EVs, the two cars will drive down the brand's overall emissions by 80% versus today's output. Currently, the Italian supercar company is planning to...

Audi is leaning more into motorsport with the launch of its latest mountain bike. The electric Audi RS Q e-tron Dakar racer is billed as the “ultimate off-roader,” bringing together 180mm suspension travel, meaning the amount of movement the suspension fork has, with specially designed tires.For this addition to Audi’s electric range, the company teamed up with Italian motorcycle manufacturer Fantic. With a frame engineered from lightweight aluminum, riders are given the ability to move their bikes in tune with rocky terrain. Located within the frame is the 36-Volt Fantic Integra battery pack, supplying power to a 90Nm torque motor. A digital display on the handlebars will indicate battery status and speed.The bike offers four different levels of electric assistance, depending on the amoun...

Avicar is shaking up the motorsports world with its freshly launched A-0 private race league —the first of its kind to utilize zero-seat cars and Remote Reality on a physical racetrack. What sets Avicar apart from VR and AR technologies is the level of immersive experience and environment that it can offer, as drivers will now have the power to remotely control real-life sportscars via a VR headset.Aside from working with top developers, car designers, racers, and ex-NASA engineers, Avicar’s official technology partner, Siemens has contributed its technologies and expertise throughout the R&D process in the manifestation of the project. The cars are configured with 360° cameras for live video that is transmitted to the driver’s VR or mobile device via 5G, satellite, or high-speed wi-fi...

Maserati unveiled its MC20 in September 2020, and Hypebeast has since become well-acquainted with the Italian supercar, having driven it in the hills of its homeland. Now, Maserati has another treat in order for us automotive fans -- the MC20 GT2 race car.With the MC20 race car, the marque hopes to reawaken its victories and legacy of racing in the GT2 championships with its formidable MC12 machine.In order to achieve such feats, Maserati's engineering and design team partnered with its in-house specialists, Centro Stile Maserati. Thus, the new car takes the Nettuno V6 engine found in the road-going car, and dials things up to eleven. While new power and performance figures are yet to be revealed, it's only inevitable that the three-liter turbocharged unit will comply with GT2 racing regul...

RM Sotheby's has just posted an auction for a 2003 Ferrari Enzo that is in pristine condition and is believed to be one of the last known variations that still have its wrappings on.There V-12 supercar only has 141 miles on the odometer and comes accompanied with its original manuals, car cover, fitted luggage and spare keys, all of which are still in its original factory packaging. A majority of the Ferrari Enzos that were made were finished in Rosso Corsa while a handful of other variations were painted in other popular color schemes such as Giallo Modena, Nero Pastello and Rosso Scuderia. On the rarer side of the spectrum was the Argento Nürburgring 101/C, a palette that only made its way onto nine variations, one of which also featured Cuoio leather interiors as opposed to the other it...

In the 1950s, '60s, and '70s, Porsche used Volkswagen's classic T1 and T2 Transporter vans as the means for its motorsport division's transport. Dubbed the Renndienst, the van was first used to accompany its race cars on the 1954 Mille Miglia, and the rest is history. Now, Porsche Netherlands has revealed a new promotional concept comprising eight custom-made Porsche Renndienst-inspired Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric vans, inspired by the past but fit for today.The iconic bus of the past is emulated throughout this new version comprehensively. Starting with a "1st Max" passenger-focused ID.Buzz, rather than a cargo van, Porsche adds its signature burgundy hue to the van before fitting Renndienst graphics. And, in a true nod to the past, they've pictured it next to one of its flagship cars, no...

This 911 Classic Club Coupe is due to go under the hammer at the Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction in June. Grant Larson, Porsche’s Directory of Special Projects worked with the Porsche Club of America to design this one-of-one car through the Sunderwunsch program.Put together in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, the 911 was never put into production for sale. Now on Broad Arrow Auctions’ website, it’s touted as a “Factory One-Off” and described as a prequel to the 2010 911 Sport Classic carDoused in a bespoke Sport Grey Metallic paint, the one-off 911 is embellished with Sport Grey Light and Club Blau racing stripes across the hood and one of the sides. The custom ducktail spoiler and the double-bubble roof draw influences from the 1972 911 Carrera RS, while also acting as a nod to Porsche’s motorsp...

After working together on the 70th-Anniversary Maya Jacket, Rick Owens held "The Art of Design" activation at Moncler Genius' extravagant London Fashion Week live event. Owens' segment saw guests welcomed to an outdoor afterparty dancefloor and invited to experience a personalized space shuttle-looking sleep pod. Building off of those futuristic aesthetics outside of the event, Owens works with Moncler to construct a customized tour bus that'd set to pass through the state of Nevada, stopping by legendary works of land art including "DOUBLE NEGATIVE" and "CITY" by American artist Michael Heizer.The full-sized V8 diesel tour bus was made in collaboration with Iveco Italia featuring a lounge area upholstered by French Army surplus blankets and heavy cotton bio doeskin. The small kitchen area...