Automotive

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...

SummaryPorsche teases new hypercar: the 963 RSPA one-off endurance project that could also be road legalThought to be named after Roger S. Penske​Porsche has officially unveiled the name of its mysterious and potentially roadgoing endurance project: the 963 RSP.​Teased in a new ASMR-style video, the one-off hypercar is based on the 963 endurance racer that’s already clinched back-to-back victories at the 24 Hours of Daytona. The short film shows Porsche artisans sewing custom upholstery, sanding carbon-fiber panels and applying paint by hand, culminating in the installation of a real Porsche crest on the hood, a notable departure from the sticker badge used on the race car for weight savings.While Porsche hasn’t revealed specs, the RSP is expected to mirror the race-bred twin-turbo V8 hybr...

SummaryNew Bentayga performance flagship debuts June 2 at 12:30 BSTFeatures a more powerful twin-turbo V8, outpacing the previous W12 SpeedStandard sports exhaust and new ESC Dynamic mode allow controlled drifts and heightened engagementBentley has teased the arrival of its most powerful and dynamic Bentayga to date, set to debut at 12:30 BST on June 2. This new performance flagship will surpass even the W12-powered Bentayga Speed, thanks to a non-hybrid twin-turbo V8 that delivers more power and heightened agility. Touted as the most emotional and engaging Bentayga yet, the SUV will come standard with a new sports exhaust system featuring dual elliptical tailpipes integrated into a redesigned rear diffuser. A recalibrated SPORT mode with ESC Dynamic will even allow controlled drift angles...

SummaryAston Martin and its Q division unveiled a one-off DB12 Volante “Palm Beach Edition”Featuring exclusive Frosted Glass Blue paint and nautical design detailsThe bespoke interior includes palm-leaf motifs, Aurora Blue and Ivory leather, and custom embroidery celebrating Palm BeachAston Martin has revealed a bespoke DB12 Volante “Palm Beach Edition,” created through its in-house Q by Aston Martin division in partnership with Aston Martin Palm Beach. This one-of-a-kind open-top Super Tourer showcases British craftsmanship blended with South Florida flair, featuring an exclusive Frosted Glass Blue exterior. The hand-sprayed paint contains glass flakes, giving it a distinctive shimmer that evokes the coastal sun. A Club Sport White pinstripe runs along the splitters, sills and bumpers, ac...

SummaryOne of only 80 Ferrari SA Apertas built, celebrating Pininfarina’s 80th anniversaryUnique U.S.-spec example finished in Grigio Silverstone with Cioccolato interiorJust under 3,350 miles, recent service, estimated at $1.6M–$2M by RM Sotheby’sRM Sotheby’s is offering an ultra-rare 2011 Ferrari SA Aperta finished in a one-off Grigio Silverstone over Cioccolato interior — the only U.S.-spec example believed to wear this color combination.This open-top roadster is one of just 80 units built to honor Pininfarina’s 80th anniversary and features a 661 hp 6L V12 paired with a six-speed F1 Superfast transmission, capable of 0–62 mph in 3.6 seconds and a 202 mph top speed. Based on the 599 GTO, it includes recalibrated dampers, lowered ride height, and unique styling elements like aerodynamic ...

SummaryBMW Motorrad revealed the Concept RR superbike at Villa d’Este 2025It delivers over 230 hp, features WSBK tech, carbon components, and integrated wingletsA limited-edition Concept RR LTD jacket was also launched, made with MEINDLBMW Motorrad has pulled the covers off its boldest superbike vision yet at the 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este: the BMW Motorrad Concept RR. Inspired by the championship-winning M 1000 RR piloted by Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, the Concept RR offers over 230 hp from a water-cooled inline four-cylinder engine and transfers BMW’s World Superbike (WSBK) racing dominance directly to the street.Built with cutting-edge carbon and aluminum components, the bike is designed for maximum lightweight performance and aerodynamic precision. From the compact ventilated fairi...