Automotive
A Rare Porsche Carrera GT Finished in Ferrari’s ‘Rosso Fuoco’ Red Heads to Auction
SummaryA rare 2005 Porsche Carrera GT finished in Ferrari’s iconic Rosso Fuoco red is heading to Mecum Monterey.Featuring a bare-tub repainting, the 3,471-mile supercar retains its original 603-horsepower naturally aspirated V10 and six-speed manual.Driven by a boom in unique specification supercars, similar low-mileage models regularly command between $2 million and $3.5 million USD.The 2005 Porsche Carrera GT represents a high-water mark for analogue supercars. Now a distinctly unique example of the legendary vehicle is heading to the auction block. One of only 644 units originally delivered to the US, this specific Carrera GT was meticulously stripped to its bare carbon fiber tub for a concours-quality repaint by Karosserie in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The project utilized modern triple-laye...
Audi Unveils New Full-Sized Flagship Q9 and SQ9 SUVs
Audi just unveiled its latest in the SUV department with the Q9 and SQ9. The pair represent the biggest, innovative, and luxurious releases ever.Audi is literally going big with the first-ever Q9 and SQ9, an all-new three-row flagship built specifically to cater to the U.S. market's demand for full-size luxury SUVs. The Q9 platform stretches 208.9" inches on a 123.5" wheelbase, the biggest chassis the brand has ever made. Design cues include a raised shoulder line, monolithic front fascia, and a straight window line that, according to the brand, projects quiet confidence rather than aggressive flash. For the SQ9, a revised 4.0L twin-turbo V8 sends 591 hp and 590 lb-ft. of torque through an eight-speed Tiptronic gearbox, accelerating the SQ9 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. During the press confer...
Land Rover Confirms the Discovery Sport Will End Production in December 2026 After 11 Years
SummaryJLR will conclude production of the Land Rover Discovery Sport in December 2026 after an 11-year manufacturing runThe decision to retire the entry-level SUV stems from the European Union's updated General Safety Regulation 2 mandates which the aging model does not supportWhile the Discovery Sport will be discontinued the closely related Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Velar will remain in production for the immediate futureLand Rover will officially end production of the Land Rover Discovery Sport in December 2026. The entry-level SUV launched initially in February 2015 as a successor to the Freelander and quickly became a high-volume success for the British marque. Global sales peaked at over 122,000 units in 2016 during its first full year on the market. Demand dropped signific...
BMW Is Reportedly Developing an All-Electric i4 Convertible for 2028 on Its New Neue Klasse Architecture
SummaryBMW is developing an all-electric i4 Convertible and Coupe slated for a 2028 debutThe upcoming two-door models will ride on the 800-volt Neue Klasse architectureThis strategic launch addresses a massive void in the global electric convertible marketBMW is reportedly preparing to drop an all-electric i4 Convertible for the 2028 model year. Carrying the internal codename NA3, the upcoming drop-top will ride on the automaker's dedicated Neue Klasse architecture. The formula sticks strictly to the classic Bavarian script by featuring a traditional fabric soft top, four seats and two doors. The engineering team is completely bypassing any folding hardtop mechanics. An accompanying i4 Coupe, codenamed NA2, is also in development on the exact same timeline.Building a battery-powered conver...
Brabus Partners With AB Yachts To Launch Its First High-Performance Yacht Lineup
SummaryGerman design house Brabus has joined forces with Italian shipbuilder AB Yachts to launch a new high-performance yacht lineupThe inaugural co-designed vessel will make its global debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2026The partnership fuses Brabus' bespoke design language with AB Yachts' lightweight composite construction and waterjet propulsionGerman design house Brabus has officially announced a new partnership with Italian shipbuilder AB Yachts to release its first high-performance yacht lineup. Co-designed by both marques, the inaugural vessel will make its global debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in late September.Expanding Brabus’ marine portfolio alongside existing partners Axopar and Sunreef Yachts, the new collaboration merges the German brand's signature "One-Second-W...
Ford Recalls Over 500,000 Broncos Due to Engine Fire Risk
SummaryFord has issued a safety recall for more than 500,000 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehiclesThe affected SUVs feature a wiring harness defect that lacks proper abrasion protection and poses an engine fire riskFord dealerships will provide a free repair adding convolute and abrasion tape to affected wiring harnessesFord has officially announced a safety recall affecting 565,911 Ford Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2026. An official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filing stated that the recall addresses a defective engine bay wiring harness that presents a potential engine fire hazard.According to the official report, the affected wiring harness lacks adequate abrasion protection. Movement against other engine components can cause the ...
Meet the Amble One, a Street-Legal Electric Buggy From the Designer Behind the Audi R8 and Apple Watch
SummaryPortuguese startup Amble, co-founded by design veterans from Audi and Apple, has revealed the One, an open-air electric microcarThe L7e-homologated buggy features a 15kW motor, a 62-mile range and a top speed limited to 40mphPriced around £24,000 GBP (approx. $32,000 USD), initial deliveries will target luxury hospitality partners in 2027 before expanding to general consumers in 2028Portuguese startup Amble has unveiled its debut vehicle, a street-legal electric buggy designed to disrupt the microcar segment. Dubbed the Amble One, the sub-450kg off-roader is the brainchild of Julian Hoenig, a designer known for his work on the original Audi R8 and the Apple Watch, alongside Cowboy co-founder Adrien Roose. Originally conceived as a premium golf cart alternative for luxury resorts, th...
Aston Martin Builds Just 50 Units of the Vanquish 25 to Mark 25 Years of the Iconic GT
SummaryEach example features an exclusive Q Skye Silver paint finish complemented by metal foil detailing on the side sills and shield vanes along with unique 21-inch forged alloy wheels featuring a subtle "V" motifThe interior is upgraded with laser-etched trim inlays, "Vanquish 25" embroidery on the seatbacks and a red center-accented start-stop rotary button inspired by the original 2001 modelThe vehicle retains the third-generation Vanquish’s 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine delivering 823 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque to achieve a 214 mph top speedAston Martin has introduced the Vanquish 25 to celebrate a quarter-century since the iconic V12 grand tourer first appeared. Dubbed the Vanquish 25, the commemorative release pays homage to the original 2001 flagship designed by Ian Callum. The ...
Lamborghini’s Revuelto Impavido Is a 25-Unit Japan-Exclusive Supercar Inspired by Samurai Culture
SummaryAutomobili Lamborghini unveiled the Revuelto Impavido as a highly exclusive 25-unit edition to commemorate 25 years of operations in JapanThe Ad Personam personalization program drew inspiration from the Bushido samurai code to design graphics evoking katana strikes and traditional armorThe hybrid supercar maintains its 1,001-horsepower configuration via a 6.5-liter V12 engine and three electric motors to achieve a 212-mph top speedAutomobili Lamborghini marked a major regional milestone with the reveal of the Revuelto Impavido. Created strictly for the Japanese market, the commemorative supercar celebrates 25 years of Lamborghini Japan. The Italian manufacturer limited production to 25 individually numbered examples. The moniker translates to fearless or courageous in Italian. The ...
Five Things You Need to Know About the 2026 Lotus Emira 420 Sport
For Lotus, making a sports car is in its blood. They've been doing it since the '50s for motorsport, the '70s with the Espirit and Elan models, but really took off in the '90s with the Elise and Exige and onward. Now we're graced with different editions of the Emira, with two different engine types in the V6 and inline-four cylinder turbo. But can it get even better? Lotus invited a a select group of media journalists to discover the Emira 420 Sport, its most hardcore, performance-focused edition of its sleek sports coupe yet. It's equipped with more power, track-developed suspension, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)-supported downforce and more. We were largely impressed with the Emira's supercharged V6 First Edition, and slightly disappointed with the AMG-powered 2.0L version afterward...
Jaguar Land Rover Unveils the Range Rover GT, a Sport-Utility Sedan Built on New EV Architecture
SummaryJaguar Land Rover has unveiled the Range Rover GT prototype, a low-slung electric grand tourer serving as the fifth distinct model in the luxury brand lineupRiding on the new Electric Modular Architecture, the vehicle features an all-electric powertrain and advanced charging capabilities with a focus on transcontinental refinementThe interior follows a reductive design philosophy by utilizing sustainable woven textiles, a minimalist dashboard and hidden technologies in place of traditional physical controlsJaguar Land Rover is officially shifting gears with the reveal of the Range Rover GT prototype. Positioned as a sport-utility sedan, this new flagship marks a significant departure from the brand's historical SUV roots. The vehicle utilizes a fastback silhouette and a noticeably l...
McLaren Is Reportedly Developing a Manual Supercar Called the P50
SummaryReportedly codenamed "P50," the ultra-exclusive hypercar would be the brand's first manual production model since the legendary F1Production is expected to be limited to fewer than 100 units with a price tag exceeding the $2.1 million McLaren W1The vehicle is rumored to debut on August 14 at The Quail during Monterey Car WeekUnconfirmed reports suggest McLaren is developing a new flagship supercar featuring a manual gearbox to appeal to purists seeking an analog driving experience. Referred to internally as the P50, the project is rumored to break cover at The Quail during Monterey Car Week next month. If the speculation proves accurate, the vehicle will mark a significant milestone for the British manufacturer. The upcoming model would become the first production car from the brand...
