Automotive

Summary460-hp NISMO variant debuts for 2026 ArmadaEnhanced handling, design, and performance upgradesArrives at Nissan dealers this fallNissan is taking its full-size SUV into high-performance territory with the debut of the 2026 Armada NISMO. Tuned by the brand’s in-house motorsports division, the new flagship variant delivers 460 hp from a twin-turbo 3.5L V6, making it the most powerful Armada ever produced. This 35-hp bump, available when using premium fuel, is paired with a less restrictive, louder exhaust system, amplifying the on-road driving experience.The Armada NISMO also features recalibrated electric power steering and an Adaptive Electronic Air Suspension for sharper, more engaging handling. The performance package is rounded out by exclusive forged wheels and high-performance ...

SummaryPorsche Italia teams up with Ferragamo to celebrate its 40th anniversary with two special-edition modelsThe 911 Carrera 4 GTS and Taycan 4S feature a custom Blu Sogno colorway and blue Paldao interiorsOnly 52 vehicles will be released, exclusively available in the Italian marketPorsche Italia and Ferragamo are set to launch two special-edition models of the the 911 Carrera 4 GTS and Taycan 4S for Porsche Italia's 40th anniversary.The two iconic brands reimagine the select Porsche models with elevated elegance and attention to detail. The 911 Carrera 4 GTS and Taycan 4S are both redesigned by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur. A standout feature is the custom "Blu Sogno" colorway, inspired by Ferragamo’s refined aesthetic. The interiors are equally luxurious, featuring blue Paldao wood ac...

SummaryToyota Gazoo Racing unveils GR LH2 Racing Concept, powered by liquid hydrogen, at Le Mans 2024Based on the GR010 HYBRID, it advances Toyota’s hydrogen motorsport developmentAims to support carbon-neutral goals through future track testing and tech innovationToyota Gazoo Racing has officially unveiled the GR LH2 Racing Concept, a liquid hydrogen-powered test car that represents the next step in Toyota’s push for carbon neutrality through motorsports. Debuting during the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans at the H2 Village, the concept builds on years of hydrogen development by the Japanese automaker.The GR LH2 Racing Concept is based on the GR010 HYBRID Hypercar that competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship. It marks Toyota’s most advanced hydrogen-powered prototype to date, following ...

SummaryVW restores 1977 T2 Bus “Azul” that survived 2025 Palisades FireRestoration underway at Oxnard Engineering CampusVolkswagen of America is honoring the third annual International Volkswagen Bus Day by restoring a remarkable survivor of California’s 2025 Palisades Fire — a 1977 T2 Bus known as "Azul." The white-over-blue van captured national attention after an AP photo showed it seemingly untouched amid the charred remains of a Malibu neighborhood.Now dubbed the "magic bus," Azul belongs to Megan Krystle Weinraub, who was relieved when Volkswagen offered to assess and restore the beloved vehicle. Following clearance to access the area, the bus was transported to VW’s Oxnard Engineering Campus, home to the brand’s historic fleet, where a thorough inspection revealed the need for exten...

SummaryOne-of-one Porsche GT3 RS celebrates PEC Toronto’s openingAuction runs through July 1, benefitting Campfire CircleDesigned with Porsche Sonderwunsch team and Grant LarsonPorsche Cars Canada is marking the opening of its new Porsche Experience Centre Toronto with a bespoke 911 GT3 RS, now being auctioned through RM Sotheby’s in support of Campfire Circle, an Ontario charity for children with serious illnesses. The sealed-bid auction went live during the Centre’s June 10 grand opening and will close on Canada Day, July 1.This unique Canadian-spec GT3 RS, co-developed by Porsche’s Sonderwunsch team and designer Grant Larson, features a red-and-white livery inspired by the national flag and a custom "pepita" interior fabric. It’s also equipped with the Weissach Package and includes excl...

SummaryThe Honda Civic Type R is being discontinued in the European market by January 2026 due to new, stricter Euro 6e-bis emissions regulationsTo mark its departure, Honda is releasing a limited "Ultimate Edition" of only 40 units, featuring cosmetic updatesIt's the end of an era for the beloved Honda Civic Type R. Ahot hatch icon that has thrilled enthusiasts for 28 years, the car is officially being phased out of the European market. This decision, confirmed by Honda, is primarily due to ever-tightening European emissions and regulatory norms, specifically the Euro 6e-bis engine regulations set to take effect from January 2026.While the current 2025 Honda Civic Type R (FL5 generation) has been widely praised, its emissions of 189g/km of CO2, coupled with a lack of significant electric ...

SummaryAutomobili Pininfarina unveils the one-off Battista Novantacinque to mark its 95th anniversaryFinal bespoke Battista model, shown at MAUTO in Turin, ends production in 2025Features red carbon exterior, gold detailing, and custom interior craftsmanshipAutomobili Pininfarina has revealed the Battista Novantacinque, a one-off hyper GT created to commemorate the 95th anniversary of Italian design house Pininfarina. Debuting at the Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile in Turin, the Novantacinque marks the final bespoke commission of the Battista line, with production concluding by the end of 2025.Finished in Exposed Signature Carbon Tinted Rosso Gloss with gold and black accents, the car embodies the brand’s ethos of blending heritage with future-focused luxury. Inside, the Novantacinque feat...

SummaryMcLaren unveils limited 750S Le Mans edition to honor 1995 Le Mans victoryFeatures MSO High Downforce Kit, exclusive paint, and interior themesOnly 50 units produced worldwide, with enhanced aero and bespoke designTo mark 30 years since its legendary debut win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, McLaren has unveiled the 750S Le Mans — a limited-run special edition of its flagship supercar, enhanced with the MSO High Downforce Kit (HDK). Limited to just 50 units globally, this commemorative model pays tribute to the iconic #59 F1 GTR that claimed victory in 1995 with Lehto, Dalmas and Sekiya behind the wheel.The 750S Le Mans is offered in Le Mans Grey or McLaren Orange and features exclusive details like a roof scoop, 5-spoke LM wheels and custom Le Mans branding. The HDK pack boosts downfor...

SummaryMercedes-AMG debuts 2026 GLS 63 MANUFAKTUR Arctic Silver editionLimited to 450 units with exclusive silver, black and red stylingFeatures custom interior, AMG carbon fiber trim and 23-inch forged wheelsMercedes-AMG has introduced an ultra-exclusive version of its flagship performance SUV: the 2026 GLS 63 MANUFAKTUR Arctic Silver edition. Limited to just 450 units globally, the special model combines bold design with signature AMG power and luxury, arriving at select U.S. dealerships in late 2025.Dressed in MANUFAKTUR Cirrus Silver Magno paint, the SUV stands out with black and red design highlights, including matte black 23-inch AMG forged wheels with red rim accents and red AMG brake calipers. The AMG Night Package adds high-gloss black trim across the front splitter, mirror housin...

Last month, J Balvin celebrated his monumental 40th birthday with a casino-themed bash in Tuscany's rolling vineyards that was attended by the likes of Daddy Yankee, Sofia Vergara, and Zion. The star of the night, however, was not an A-lister but a one-of-one, bright-red, electric motorcycle, the first to come from Balvin's creative studio VVT (Vita Veloce Team), which he founded last year with designer Mattias Gollin.Designed in collaboration with DAB Motors, the bubbly bike's arrival at the affair was quite the shock for Balvin. “He knew the DAB x VVT bike was coming,” said Gollin and Simon Dabadie, founder of DAB. “But he had no idea when it would be ready. We kept the manufacturing of the motorcycle completely secret. Rolling it out at Castello di Velona, surrounded by friends—that mom...