Automotive
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 ...
This Rare 1966 AC Cobra Could Fetch $2.7 Million USD at Auction
SummaryA 1966 AC Cobra race car, verified to have competed at Le Mans, is up for auctionForensic analysis confirmed the car’s identity, ending a long-lost sagaWith its history and rarity, the car is expected to sell for up to $2.7 million USDA legendary piece of American racing history is set to cross the auction block. A rare 1966 AC Cobra 4.7-Liter Two-Seat Competition Hardtop Coupé is expected to command as much as $2.7 million USD at Bonhams’ upcoming Goodwood Revival: Collectors’ Motor Cars and Automobilia sale on September 13, 2025.This isn't just any classic car; it’s a verified competition hardtop coupé, one of only two sent to race at the 1963 24 Hours of Le Mans. According to the auction house’s lot description, the chassis, No. CS 2131, is among the initial five early pre-Novemb...
Volkswagen To Feature Audi RS3’s 5-Cylinder Engine for the Golf R
SummaryThe Golf R's 25th anniversary model will feature the powerful 5-cylinder engine from the Audi RS3This special edition will be a final, high-performance send-off for the gas-powered Golf RThe car is set to be released in 2027 and will have over 400 horsepowerIn a powerful and fitting tribute to the end of an era, Volkswagen has reportedly confirmed that the next-generation Golf R will be powered by the iconic 2.5-liter, five-cylinder engine from its corporate sibling, the Audi RS3. This special edition hot hatch, expected to debut in 2027 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Golf R sub-brand, will serve as the ultimate send-off for the purely petrol-powered Golf before the model line transitions to electrified powertrains.While the current Golf R is already a formidable performer with...
One-of-One Porsche 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Heads to RM Sotheby’s Auction
SummaryOne-of-one Sonderwunsch 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Special heads to RM Sotheby’sTribute to La Carrera Panamericana, featuring Hans Herrmann’s #55 roundels and autographProceeds support TECHO, Make-A-Wish and World Vision charitiesRM Sotheby’s is set to auction one of the most unique modern Porsches ever built: the 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Special, a one-of-one creation from Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program. Commissioned by Porsche Mexico, the special edition pays tribute to the brand’s history in La Carrera Panamericana while marking the final chapter of the 718 generation with an internal combustion engine.Finished in Paint to Sample Centenaire Silver, the car features 20-inch forged magnesium wheels adorned with TAG Heuer crests, Signal Yellow racing roun...
Five BMW Art Cars to Star at 2025 Goodwood Revival
SummaryFive BMW Art Cars to be displayed at the 2025 Goodwood Revival, Sept 12–14Highlights include Hockney’s 850 CSi, Stella’s CSL and Koons’ M3 GT2Part of the BMW Art Car World Tour, celebrating the collection’s 50th anniversaryThe 2025 Goodwood Revival will spotlight five legendary BMW Art Cars as part of the Earls Court Motor Show, celebrating 50 years of the series that unites motorsport and contemporary art. Running September 12–14, the exhibition is part of the global BMW Art Car World Tour, which honors the legacy of the collection’s 20 “rolling sculptures” designed by artists including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jeff Koons and David Hockney.Among the highlights is Hockney’s 1995 BMW 850 CSi, which uses bold brushstrokes to reveal the car’s “inner spirit,” alongside Frank Stell...
RML Group Unveils Porsche-Based GT Hypercar with 920 HP
SummaryRML unveils Porsche-based GT Hypercar with 920hp and 705 lb-ftActive aero delivers 6,500N downforce, 0–60mph in 2.4s, 205mph top speedCombines Le Mans-inspired performance with luxury personalization and everyday usabilityRML Group has revealed its long-awaited GT Hypercar, a road-and-track machine blending Le Mans-inspired performance with everyday usability. Built on decades of motorsport engineering, the hypercar, internally developed under project code P39, features a lightweight carbon body, race-tuned chassis and a bespoke powertrain developed in collaboration with Litchfield Motors.At its core, the GT Hypercar offers three selectable modes: Wet (600 hp), Normal (750 hp) and Sport/Sport+ unleashing a staggering 920 hp and 705 lb-ft of torque. Active aerodynamics include a dual...
