Automotive

A 1956 Bentley S-Type Continental is set to hit the auction block at Bonhams. The S-Type Continental was previously owned by iconic photographer Helmut Newton between 1960 to 1972 and is only one of 26 examples that combined a left-hand-drive configuration and coachwork by H J Mulliner. In the era of postwar automobiles, the Bentley S-Type Continental has been considered as one of the most elegant models in the world. Newton recalled the purchase of this car back in 2003 in his autobiography stating, "It was early in 1964 that I decided I had to own a Bentley. I went to Franco-Britannic, the Rolls-Royce and Bentley dealers in Paris, and walked with the salesman through the basement garage, where the second-hand motorcars were displayed. I told the guy I had ten thousand francs to spend, an...

000 Magazine is a quarterly journal focused on Porsche, spoken as “Triple Zero" -- is a reference to Porsche's three-digit model type numerology. In an exciting development, the journal has teamed up with Porsche Sonderwunsch to unveil the "000 Commission," a Porsche 911 Turbo S coupe, a tribute to triumph, celebrating David Donner's remarkable victory at the 100th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.The collaborative offering is expressed through a variety of exterior and interior modifications that are available only with the Lightweight Package 911 Turbo S coupe. Design elements pay homage to the #000 911 Turbo S's historic sub-10-minute blaze up the legendary mountain trail, notably making it the fastest road car to achieve this feat.At the exterior, customers can choose between Artic ...

Toyota Japan has revealed the 2024 GR86 "AE86 40th Anniversary Edition," a celebratory offering limited to just 200 examples that will be dedicated to the Japanese market.The vehicle, set to be available in both manual and automatic transmissions, features a variety of exterior and interior design updates, with some of the most notable being the RZ trim and themed decals. These decals read "Since 1983 40th" and feature a stripe reminiscent of the AE86 that was popularized in the manga series Initial D.Toyota plans to release the vehicle in two different color options, white with black accents or red with black accents. Other design details include special edition 18-inch wheels finished in a dark grey metallic, as well as black finishing to the mirror caps and rear spoiler.Aside from cosme...

The push towards a more sustainable future for transportation has seen carmaker MINI join forces with e-bike manufacturer Angell Mobility, resulting in the all new MINI E-Bike 1 – a limited-edition electric bicycle that comes in two models and two color schemes.The MINI E-Bike 1 is limited to just 1,959 pieces – a nod to the year MINI was founded – and marks the start of a long-term partnership between the brands. The collaboration also ushers in new chapters for both: MINI, which has seen sales of its electric cars skyrocket in recent years, has been looking to add to its portfolio and electric bikes feel like a natural extension of this; Angell Mobility, which was founded in 2018 by Marc Simoncini, is known for making e-bikes but recently changed its name to include "mobility" in a move ...

To commemorate two decades of Nissan Design Europe (NDE) based in the heart of London, Nissan's President and CEO, Makoto Uchida, has introduced the Nissan Concept 20-23.Reflecting 20 years of NDE's London presence and blending with Nissan's iconic numbering tradition, the Concept 20-23 has been conceived by a young team from NDE. The car represents their vision of the ideal city car, free from design constraints.Other inspirations take things out of the city and onto the track, with Formula E and modern-day simulator racing also playing a role in the concept's design.Alfonso Albaisa, Nissan's Senior Vice President for global design, mentioned, "The 20-23 Concept, a fusion of online racing inspirations and modern urban living, is a compact hatchback designed to resonate with everyday Londo...

Lexus continues development of its yoke-style steering wheel, expected for broad release across various global markets by 2024. First brought to the mainstream attention by Tesla in 2021, which is now increasing the price of its own yoke wheel to a $1,000 USD option -- other automakers like Lexus are now looking to explore the unorthodox option.First revealed in the debut of its first-ever electric vehicle, the RZ 450e, the Lexus yoke steering wheel has some stand-out features and underlying technical aspects that arguably make it better than the Tesla alternative.While not released in mainline production at the time of writing, development is nearing completion, with a release expected sometime next year. What makes the yoke special is its steer-by-wire system, an approach that looks at t...

Recently, Elon Musk took to his favorite social media platform X to respond to some burgeoning thoughts from his followers. The latest news to come out of his messaging spree relates to the much-anticipated Tesla Cybertruck. In an X post, he suggested that his electric vehicles company Tesla might just offer the option of a "scratch-proof" coating for the Cybertruck. The electric pick-up truck could receive a coating that is similar that to the toughness of diamonds to prevent key scratches and more. Musk responded to a fan who wrote that people who will be trying to key a Cybertruck "will be ruining their keys." He stated, "We might be able to offer an optional tungsten carbide coating, which is basically scratch-proof to everything below diamond hardness."At the moment Tesla wrote on the...

Bentley has unveiled its latest mode of transport, one without an engine and only three wheels -- a six-in-one tricycle for only the most sophisticated 6 to 48-month-year-old stroller or trike enthusiasts.The Bentley trike itself isn't new, in fact, there are over eight different specs to choose from on its dedicated site, with the bottom of the range, a sporty "Dragon Red" six-in-one starting at $449 USD.What is new, however, is the Mulliner-inspired spec, priced at $649 USD, a good way to double down on the Bentley trike Flex and make sure none of your toddler peers are pulling up to the meet with the same trike as you.In proper Mulliner fashion, this limited edition trike features a range of details, including a model-specific cross-stitched seat fiber pad, branded "Bentley Mulliner" wh...

Aside from art and real estate, Sotheby's is known for bringing some of the most decadent automobiles to auction. Now Sotheby's Sealed is bringing a 1997 Ferrari F50 to auction and it's quite the beauty.Deemed "Maranello's Best Kept Secret" by the auction house, the car appears in one of Ferrari's signature colorways: Giallo Modena, which is a classic triple yellow paint. One of the first yellow cars to appear from Ferrari was the 275 GTB, which made its debut in that hue at the 1964 Paris show. With the 1997 Ferrari F50 in Giallo Modena, it is only one of 31 cars in this configuration. Although the model was originally crafted for the Italian market, it has spent the majority of its life out east.Additionally, the current owner has had the car for 20 years and has been keen on preserving ...

An impressive example of the 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition has just surfaced via the Bring A Trailer auction block. The Canadian-market example boasts just 94 miles on the odometer and is signed on the hood by Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky.A nod to the iconic GT40 race cars of the 1960s, the GT in question features Heritage Blue and Epic Orange, mirroring the Gulf-inspired livery of the 1968 and 1969 Le Mans-winning GT40. Boasting an extruded aluminum space frame, roll-bonded floors, and aluminum body panels, its build encapsulates the essence of its legendary predecessor.While its exterior design pays homage to its glorious racing past, the vehicle received an update under the hood, in the form of a potent supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine, producing a factory-rated 550 hp and 500 lb-...

Helping mark this weekend's Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, Pininfarina of America and Lenovo partnered to create a trophy unlike any other. The grand prize at the race in Suzuka will utilize "kiss technology" to celebrate the winning driver's nationality.The trophy utilizes a touch-sensitive microswitch that connects to a complex array of LED lights, programmed to display the winner's flag. A subtle light will guide the winning driver to activate the display selected just before the podium ceremony."For Pininfarina, with its unparalleled heritage rooted in the automotive tradition, it's an honor to be a part of Formula 1's history with this innovative tech-driven trophy, created for a partner like Lenovo, which shares our deep passion. Formula 1 represents the pinnacle of automotive compet...