Automotive
Mercedes-Benz Unveils Retro-Futuristic Vision Iconic Concept Car
SummaryMercedes-Benz unveiled the Vision Iconic concept, an electric coupe that blends 1930s Art Deco styling with future techKey innovations include Solar Paint technology for extended range and neuromorphic computing for Level 4 autonomous drivingThe interior features a luxury "hyper-analog" lounge design with deep blue velvet and a floating glass dashboardMercedes-Benz has unveiled its new Vision Iconic concept, a striking electric coupe that serves as a bold statement on the future design direction of the brand. The car is a stunning synthesis of old-world glamour and groundbreaking technology, with its silhouette directly inspired by the elegant, long-hooded Mercedes coupes of the 1930s.The exterior is dominated by a reimagined, illuminated radiator grille that anchors the front end, ...
Jerry Seinfeld’s RUF-Modified 1971 Porsche 911s Coupe Hits the Auction Block
SummaryA RUF-modified 1971 Porsche 911S from Jerry Seinfeld’s collection sold for $400,000 USD on Bring a TrailerThe car features a RUF-built 3.4-liter V12 engine and bespoke interior with Pepita cloth insertsThe auction highlights the high value placed on celebrity provenance and RUF's unique performance engineeringComedian and notorious Porsche aficionado Jerry Seinfeld is offering a spectacular machine from his collection. His RUF-Modified 1971 Porsche 911S Coupe is currently up for auction on Bring a Trailer, with bids already surpassing $500,000 USD and rising ahead of the October 16 closing. This unique vehicle is a perfect fusion of classic styling and high-performance engineering.The story of this car began in 2008 when Seinfeld acquired the 911S and immediately shipped it to RUF A...
Hit the Virtual Racetrack With BOSS and Aston Martin’s F1 Team
SummaryThe three-dimensional experience takes gameplay racing to the next level with interactive challenges.You can try it now at BOSS flagship stores in London, Paris, Düsseldorf, Barcelona, Las Vegas, Dubai, and Singapore.The F1 season is heating up — and BOSS wants you in the driver’s seat. The German label has joined forces with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team for an immersive new experience that puts the thrill of racing right in front of your eyes.Powered by Apple’s Vision Pro, the BOSS x Aston Martin F1 virtual experience takes video-driven gameplay to a whole new level. With drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll leading the charge, players dive into an interactive world of fast-paced challenges and sleek visuals inspired by the adrenaline of the track.The experience sha...
Ultra-Rare 1987 Lamborghini LM002 “Rambo Lambo” Fetches $400,000 USD at Auction
SummaryThis ultra-rare 1987 Lamborghini LM002 sold for $400,000 USD, highlighting its status as one of 301 examples madeIt is powered by a 5.2-liter V12 engine shared with the Countach, driving all four wheels via a five-speed manual transmissionThe "Rambo Lambo" fuses brutal off-road capability with a luxury beige leather interior, a unique blend of extremesAn ultra-rare piece of automotive history, this 1987 Lamborghini LM002—known by its iconic nickname, the "Rambo Lambo"—recently commanded a price of $400,000 USD at a Bring A Trailer auction. As one of only 301 examples produced, this specific luxury off-roader embodies Lamborghini's audacious 1980s vision, blending supercar power with rugged, military-grade capability.The truck's enduring mystique lies in its incredible specifications...
The Merecedes-Benz Maybach V12 Edition Is Luxury and Performance in a Limited-Run Sedan
SummaryThe Mercedes-Maybach V12 Edition is a limited-run S 680 sedan with a 6.0L V12 twin-turbo engineThe car produces 612 horsepower, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in just 4.5 secondsIt features a two-tone paint, 24-karat gold emblems, and bespoke Nappa leather and wood trimIn a celebration of ultimate luxury and engineering, Mercedes-Maybach has unveiled its new V12 Edition, a masterpiece of automotive design and power. The car, a limited-run S-680 sedan, is a true collector's item, with only 50 examples being produced worldwide, making it an incredibly rare and exclusive machine.At the heart of the car beats a formidable 6.0L V12 twin-turbo engine, which produces 612 horsepower and 900 Nm of torque. This immense power, channeled through an all-wheel-drive system, allows the luxury sedan ...
2026 Toyota GR Corolla: Evolution Comes in All Shapes and Sizes
Toyota wants to make sure its improvements and upgrades are not only known but felt. Enter the 2026 GR Corolla, which has had incremental updates since its introduction in 2023. And after three years of refinement, the 4WD hot hatch is seriously impressive.Toyota invited us up to Napa Valley, California to test drive not only the 2026 GR Corolla, but also the 2026 GR Supra MKV Final Edition and the 2026 GR 86 Yuzu Edition. Key developers and engineers were there as well to walk us through all of the evolutionary upgrades and improvements throughout the generations. For the 2026 model year, the GR Corolla saw minor updates mainly in its body-in-white – the structural chassis on which the GR Corolla is built. Chief Engineer Naoyuki Sakamoto walked us through that key improvement: 45.6" add...
adidas Joins Audi Formula 1 Team As Official Apparel Partner
SummaryAudi's future Formula 1 team has tapped adidas to sign on as the team's official apparel partnerThe pair will create garments for the motorsport team that blend fashion and function and meld both adidas and Audi's respective brand ethosThe first collection of the multi-year partnership is confirmed to release at some point before the 2026 seasonAs Audi revs up for its entry into formal motorsport with Formula 1, the automotive empire is bringing adidas into the passenger seat as the official partner of the Audi team.The crux of the multiyear partnership is rooted in apparel, with adidas signing on to outfit the future team. The range is confirmed to be released before the start of the 2026 season, and leans into "clarity and precision," echoing Audi’s new design philosophy."adidas a...
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet Set to Return
SummaryMercedes-Benz confirmed the G-Class Cabriolet is returningIts last soft-top was the exclusive 2018 Maybach G650 LandauletThe new model blends off-road ruggedness with open-air luxuryMercedes-Benz has officially confirmed what many have been hoping for: the iconic G-Class is once again shedding its roof. The luxury automaker is bringing back the G-Class Cabriolet, a move that revives a legendary body style and marks a new chapter for the beloved Geländewagen. This announcement is particularly significant because the last time Mercedes opted for a soft-top version, it resulted in the incredibly exclusive and ultra-luxurious 2018 Maybach G650 Landaulet, a vehicle with a production run of just 99 units.The return of the Cabriolet signals a desire to blend the G-Class's unyielding off-ro...
Hypedrive Brought out the Speed and Energy of NYC With Cars & Kicks 2.0
For its second iteration, Hypedrive brought together the best of automotive and sneaker community with Cars & Kicks, this time in Brooklyn, New York.Hypedrive's Cars & Kicks just wrapped in NY, situated at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in its massive Agger Fish Warehouse building. The event acted as the pre-launch party for host Steven Victor, and his collaborative Victor Victor x Nike Air Max DN8. The teams behind Wheels of NYC and Victor Victor came on board to produce the event, filling the space with some of the rarest, most expensive and coveted cars across the tri-state area. With music bumping and the alcohol flowing, the night was filled with energy and vibes, while the guests adored and marveled at the extensive line up of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, RUF Porsches, Nissan Skyline GT-R...
The Hybrid Porsche 911 Turbo S Is a New Kind of Fast
SummaryPorsche has released a new hybrid 911 Turbo S, the most powerful production 911 everIt features a T-Hybrid system with 701 horsepowerThe car can accelerate to 60 mph in just 2.4 secondsPorsche has officially electrified its most powerful street car. In a move that signals the future of performance, the legendary automaker has unveiled the new 911 Turbo S, and it's a hybrid. This groundbreaking new model, which blends a twin-turbo 3.6-liter flat-six engine with a "T-Hybrid" electric motor, is the most powerful production 911 to date, delivering a jaw-dropping 701 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque.The result of this innovative T-Hybrid system is a car that redefines what a sports car is capable of. The new 911 Turbo S can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.4 seconds, a full two-te...
Surf & Speed Unite: MINI JCW x Deus Ex Machina Reveal Dual One-Off Cars
Deus Ex Machina has partnered with MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) to create two exclusive, one-off cars that draw on MINI’s storied racing heritage and Deus’s lifestyle ethos. The bespoke MINI JCW x DEUS duo will make its world premiere at IAA Mobility 2025 on September 6 at the MINI Pavilion in Munich. Across the roof of each vehicle is a stark white “X” - a signifier of the brands’ joint creative venture.Both cars share the robust underpinnings of a MINI John Cooper Works model but diverge in powertrain and personality. The first is a fully electric JCW J01 producing up to 190 kW (258 hp), conceived as “born of the coast,” with surf-inspired graphics and design cues that channel beach culture. Its counterpart, a combustion-engine JCW F66 delivering 170 kW (231 hp), “forged on the track” wi...
First Look: Audi Revives the Spirit of the TT With the “Concept C”
SummaryAudi reveals the Concept C concept carBased off the TT, the Concept C ushers in a new design language for AudiDesign elements highlight "clarity" in design, simplicity and functionality Audi just revealed its radical new concept, one that draws huge inspiration from one of the Four Rings' most successful vehicles in history.Audi has unveiled the "Concept C," which the brand is using as a launching point for a new design language across its entire line of vehicles. Some elements of the Concept C draw inspiration from previous generations and models, as far reaching as the mid-1930s and as recent as 2004. We got an exclusive first look at the Concept C in Milan, Italy and were briefed by its top designers that explained the inspiration behind the concept vehicle. For starters, it all ...
