Automotive

Polestar has expanded its Polestar 3 line-up with the addition of a rear-wheel drive Long-range Single motor variant. Priced from $85,000 USD, this new model is now available to order in Europe, with North America and Australia following later in 2024.The Polestar 3 Long range Single motor offers up to 400 miles of range, using the same 111 kWh battery pack as its dual-motor counterpart. Notably, the vehicle retains Polestar’s luxury features, advanced technology and dynamic driving experience -- with the new configuration in alignment with the brand's performance-focused ethos, according to CEO Thomas Ingenlath.Built in China and the USA, the rear-wheel drive Polestar 3 boasts 220 kW and 360 lb-ft of torque, achieving 0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds. It features a sophisticated passive damper sys...

Lexus and Snow Peak are exhibiting together at the Tokyo Outdoor Show 2024, held at Makuhari Messe in the Chiba Prefecture. One of the main spotlights of the exhibit is the GX550 OVERTRAIL+, fully equipped with a Snow Peak field trailer. The event hosted a string of Lexus vehicles featuring Snow Peak camping gear, giving customers a first-hand experience as to how the brands and their products coexist with one another. As a part of the "OVERTRAIL PROJECT," the experience is said to dive into the "coexistence of people, nature and mobility."The project is meant to be an initiative that centers around mobility, gear and experiences. With the aim to realize a carbon-neutral society, the project highlights the outdoor adventure lifestyle. Lexus coins the "OVERTRAIL" term as a way to refer to ...

British automaker Triumph has partnered with Japanese outdoor performance brand White Mountaineering by Yosuke Aizawa for a special edition Scrambler 400 X. The collaboration is part of the latest Triumph x White Mountaineering Creative LAB and was unveiled at the Tokyo Outdoor Show 2024 exhibit. Yosuke Aizawa turned a lifelong passion for the great outdoors into a career, launching the brand White Mountaineering in 2006. His knack for blending elements of American heritage with quality materials was a driving force for the current Triumph collaboration.The motorcycle collaboration sees a co-branded fuel tank, seats and headlight guards which all feature the "WM" label from White Mountaineering. The one-off Scrambler 400 X comes in a sleek, matte black color and currently does not have pla...

Since its 1948 establishment, Land Rover has been heralded as an automotive leader in off-road-oriented vehicles, without comprising style. Out of the lot, the Land Rover Defender has been one of the automaker's signature models, which was first introduced in 1983. Land Rover then decided to revive the model in 2020 and since then it has once again soared into popularity – even appearing in films like 2021's No Time to Die. Now the British car manufacturer is adding to the lineup with its new off-road-ready Defender OCTA.Leaning into the history of the Defender, the new model maintains its off-road performance, while still keeping the luxurious stylings the Land Rover name is akin to. But what stands out about OCTA is that it's the most powerful Defender ever made. What gives the flagship ...

Pagani has introduced the Huayra Epitome, a one-off creation from its Grandi Complicazioni division, designed to represent the highest level of luxury and technological innovation in hypercars. This bespoke vehicle is the first Huayra to feature a manual transmission, elevating the driving experience with extensive customization and performance.The Huayra Epitome's development was a collaborative journey with the commissioning client, who envisioned a hypercar that epitomized elegance and peak performance. The car boasts a Pagani V12 engine, delivering 864 HP and 811 lb-ft of torque, paired with a seven-speed manual gearbox by Xtrac, ensuring a pure mechanical drive. Advanced suspension and aerodynamic features enhance handling, allowing drivers to push boundaries safely and comfortably.Di...

Hennessey, renowned for its high-performance vehicles, has partnered with FOX FACTORY to create a limited edition of the 2024 RAM 1500 sport truck, the MAMMOTH 400. This special edition marks the final production run of the HEMI V8 engine, featuring a 5.7L V8 Ram 1500 Laramie, modified for enhanced performance and aesthetics.The MAMMOTH 400 will be available in three color options: Viper Red, Viper White and GTS Blue, each decorated with heritage Viper Stripes. This design choice is a tribute to Hennessey’s history with the Dodge SRT Viper community. The truck boasts a lowered sport suspension system by FOX and Ridetech, designed to improve handling and provide a distinctive appearance. Exterior modifications include custom MAMMOTH 400 sport bumpers and side skirts, adding to its aggressiv...

Just ahead of Independence Day, Hypedrive visited what is potentially one of the most American high-performance automotive manufacturers in the game — Texas-based Hennessey Performance. While visiting Hennessey, we toured their various facilities and in true Wild West fashion, put their 1,000 hp VelociRaptoR 1000 Super Truck to the test.Notably, the example Hennessey had us drive was not just any random vehicle but rather Chassis 001 of 500, a special truck that has seen hundreds of miles logged at its on-site "proving ground." Based on the Ford F-150 Raptor, the modified super truck marks the brand's most powerful Ford truck produced to date. It features a staggering 1,000 hp, which is 300 more hp than the stock iteration of the vehicle.Key enhancements include a 3.8L supercharger, high-f...

An exceptionally rare 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0, one of only 55 ever built, is set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s. The renowned auction house stated that this model, produced to homologate the Carrera 3.0 RSR, is considered the best-preserved example available today. It retains its original numbers-matching engine and gearbox, finished in Grand Prix White with distinctive Gold lettering and a Midnight leatherette interior.Originally used as a factory demonstration car, this Carrera RS 3.0 boasts a fully documented history. It was initially exported to the United States by its first owner, Sydney Butler and later acquired by Charles Stoddard, a prominent early Porsche dealer. Stoddard maintained the car meticulously, ensuring it was never raced or exposed to inclement weather. After ...