Automotive

SummaryFounded by veterans from Tesla and Lucid, the British startup Longbow has introduced the "Speedster," an ultra-lightweight electric vehicle that achieved a production-ready prototype in just six monthsThe Speedster establishes a new "Featherweight Electric Vehicle" category with a target weight of just 1,970 pounds, delivering a 275-mile range and a 3.5-second sprint to 62 mph by utilizing a bespoke aluminum chassis and efficient, off-the-shelf componentsHand-built in the UK and limited to only 150 examples, the Speedster is priced at approximately $111,500, with a more affordable, non-limited "Roadster" model slated to follow as the brand aims for a global expansion into the high-volume sports car marketIn a market dominated by heavy, battery-laden behemoths, the British startup Lo...

SummaryRed Bull Racing has officially launched its 2026 campaign with the reveal of the RB22 at Ford’s Michigan headquartersThe new livery features a throwback gloss blue finish that celebrates the team’s debut as an independent engine manufacturerMax Verstappen is joined by rookie teammate Isack Hadjar for the upcoming season, marking a significant roster shiftRed Bull Racing is charging into the 2026 Formula 1 season with a fresh look and a major technical milestone, unveiling the RB22 at a landmark event in Detroit. Hosted at the historic Michigan Central Station — the home of technical partner Ford — the launch marked the official debut of Red Bull Ford Powertrains, the team's first in-house engine division.The RB22’s livery serves as a visual nod to the team's origins, ditching the ma...

SummaryDeveloped by Honda’s U.S. R&D team, the Base Station is a futuristic, ultra-lightweight travel trailer prototype weighing under 1,500 pounds, making it towable by compact SUVs and electric crossovers without significantly draining battery rangeThe caravan features a unique modular design where five side windows can be swapped for "plug-and-play" functional add-ons, such as an outdoor shower, a kitchenette, or extra battery packs, allowing for a fully customizable camping experienceWhile compact enough to fit into a standard residential garage, the unit expands at the campsite with a pop-up roof that creates a seven-foot interior height, providing a spacious living area that sleeps up to four peopleHonda is venturing far beyond the pavement with its latest innovation, the Base St...

SummaryBMW M has confirmed its first fully electric M car, a quad-motor sports sedan arriving in 2027 on the Neue Klasse platformThe so-called BMW M Neue Klasse pairs four individually controlled motors and a performance-optimised battery to chase 1,000-plus horsepower while sacrificing some range for sustained track paceBMW will sell this electric M3 counterpart alongside a new straight-six petrol M3, using fake gearshifts, synthetic sound and natural-fibre composites to bridge old-school M emotion and next-gen EV techBMW is taking the M badge fully electric without diluting what makes it sacred. The upcoming BMW M Neue Klasse, effectively an all-electric M3, runs a radical quad-motor setup with one motor per wheel, packaged as two drive units front and rear. Each wheel gets its own gearb...

SummaryThe 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X has officially become the quickest American production car ever madeEquipped with an electrified all-wheel-drive system the supercar delivered an 8.675-second quarter-mile timeDevelopment testing confirmed a blistering 0-60 mph acceleration of just 1.68 seconds on a prepped surfaceThe Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X has officially arrived as the fastest-accelerating American production car in history, resetting the benchmark for domestic performance. Following extensive validation at US 131 Motorsports Park, Chevrolet’s latest flagship has proven its dominance by clocking a record-breaking 8.675-second quarter-mile run at 159 mph. By leveraging a sophisticated mid-engine architecture and a hybrid powertrain, the ZR1X positions itself as a formidable competit...

SummaryKawasaki has officially announced plans to transition its wild Corleo robotic mobility concept into a production-ready vehicleThe mechanical horse utilizes a 150cc hydrogen combustion engine to generate electricity for independent drive units in each legDesigned for extreme off-road navigation the vehicle uses AI-assisted weight-shift controls to mimic the experience of riding a living animalKawasaki is redefining the future of off-road adventure by bringing the Corleo, its ambitious four-legged robotic vehicle, into a tangible production timeline. Moving beyond its initial status as a distant design study, the Japanese manufacturer has established a dedicated development team to prepare the hydrogen-powered quadruped for commercial reality. By blending motorcycle-inspired stability...

SummaryThe Nissan Z is getting an early refresh for the 2027 model year, unveiled quietly at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon with a sharper face, heritage cues and a handful of under-the-skin tweaksThe facelift leans harder into classic Fairlady Z DNA with a new two-piece grille, Unryu Green paint inspired by Grand Prix Green, fresh 19-inch wheels and a tan interior that shifts the coupe from tuner vibe to modern-retro grand tourerNismo fans finally get their wish as the hardcore variant adds a six-speed manual, retuned ECU and throttle mapping, upgraded dampers and GT-R-derived brakes while the core 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 remains untouchedThe refreshed Nissan Z arrives at a moment when analog sports cars are becoming rare and more precious to enthusiasts. Nissan is doubling down on the coupe’s...

SummaryThe 1996 BMW 750iL driven by Suge Knight during the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur is listed for salePriced at $1.75 million USD, the vehicle has been fully restored to its original conditionPotential buyers must provide a $20,000 USD refundable deposit and sign a confidentiality agreementCelebrity Cars Las Vegas has listed the 1996 BMW 750iL associated with the tragic death of Tupac Shakur, offering collectors a chance to own a significant piece of hip-hop history. The black sedan, which was originally leased by Death Row Records, is the exact vehicle the rap icon was riding in on the night of September 7, 1996 and is on sale for a whopping $1.75 million USD.According to the listing, this is the first time the car has been publicly displayed or offered for sale since the incident. ...

SummaryAlfa Romeo has unveiled the ultra-limited Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa as the most extreme evolution of its beloved V6 super saloonThe car debuts the Bottegafuorisere bespoke program and crystallises the new partnership between Alfa Romeo and the Luna Rossa America’s Cup sailing teamAll ten examples are already sold, turning this yacht-inspired Giulia into an instant collector’s piece and a rolling manifesto for Italian performanceThe Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa lands as a statement piece at the Brussels Motor Show, signalling that the internal-combustion era is not bowing out quietly. Limited to just ten hand-finished cars, it takes the already riotous Giulia Quadrifoglio and leans hard into motorsport theatre, with Luna Rossa’s America’s Cup tech baked into its aer...

SummaryToyota Gazoo Racing has unveiled the GR Yaris MORIZO RR, a ultra-limited evolution of its cult hot hatch, honed directly by Akio Toyoda at the Nürburgring 24 HoursThe car trades headline power gains for Nürburgring-bred chassis tuning, an exclusive "MORIZO" 4WD mode, and motorsport-grade aero that turns the GR Yaris into a track-day weapon that can still survive city streets.Just 200 cars will be built worldwide, split evenly between Japan and select European markets, with buyers entering via a lottery-style draw through Toyota’s GR appThe special-edition model takes lessons from Toyota’s TOYOTA GAZOO ROOKIE Racing entry at the 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours, where Toyoda ran more laps than planned and credited the eight-speed Direct Automatic with letting him complete 15 laps". That rac...

SummaryRezvani has debuted the 2026 Tank, a tactical SUV built on a Jeep Wrangler chassis that offers an optional 1,000 hp Dodge Demon V8 engine for extreme performanceThe vehicle features a comprehensive security suite including military-grade ballistics armor capable of stopping assault rifles, along with Kevlar-protected fuel and electrical systemsLimited to just 100 units, the Tank starts at $175,000 and can be outfitted with high-tech defenses like thermal night vision, smoke screens, and explosive device detectionIn an era where "preparedness" has moved from a subculture to a luxury lifestyle, Irvine-based Rezvani has unveiled its most formidable creation yet: the 2026 Tank. This is not a typical SUV, it is a tactical urban vehicle designed to withstand everything from grocery runs t...