Automotive

Bonhams is auctioning off a unique collection of vibrant citrus-hued 2010 Aston Martins. Eight various models of the luxury British sports car brand have been painted a striking tangerine orange hue for the Zoute Sale.The collection consists of the British marque's entire 2010 model line in the same orange color, with each of the cars barely driven before. At the turn of the last decade, Aston Martin received a request from an anonymous "private gentleman" who commissioned special Swiss-spec editions of each of the company's eight road going cars in the exact same shade of orange. Not only are the exteriors in the special-order orange but so are the leather-covered interiors.Highlighting the collection are two DBS models, the open-top Volante and the Coupe. Both are estimated to sell betwe...

Mansory has revealed one of its latest creations, a custom Ferrari 296 GTB and unlike its recent gold Lamborghini Urus or two-tone Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupé, design elements for this "Mansory Tempesta" are quite subtle -- at least at the exterior.Largely dropped in matte black paint, only hits of red and forged carbon fiber are used to highlight various design elements on the vehicle. Most notably, these include its mirrors, rear wing, side skirts, large rear diffuser and various ventilation compartments. Additional details include subtle red outlines on the forged carbon and small Italian flag stripes applied to the tips of the split wings.Take a look inside, however, and things change. The vehicle features a vibrant yellow leather interior, complemented by accents of exposed carbon fiber...

Studio Ghibli's Ghibli Park transports visitors from Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, Japan to the whimsical worlds of their favorite Studio Ghibli stories. The Catbus, drawn directly from Hayao Miyazaki's My Neighbor Totoro, is the vessel by which Ghibli Park attendees can drift between universes. Beginning operation next year, the beloved Catbus has come to life, reimagined as a fully functional electric low-speed vehicle.The iconic Catbus from Hayao Miyazaki's animated film My Neighbor Totoro is set to roll off the screen and into the real world, giving Studio Ghibli fans the chance to live out a long-held dream. pic.twitter.com/WffTtqB1VV— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) September 12, 2023The joint effort of Toyota and technology powerhouse MONET, the smiling, twelve-legged Catbus was craft...

MANHART, a restomod group based in Wuppertal, Germany, has unveiled its latest project, a restored and refined BMW 2002 tii, originally built in collaboration with ALPINA. This marks the oldest vehicle that MANHART has ever worked on and its most recent BMW build following its E30 M3.The 2002 tii comes with a 2.0L M10 in-line four-cylinder engine in the ALPINA A4 variant, which MANHART has completely overhauled and refurbished. With the addition of a K&N airbox and a MANHART exhaust system, the engine now boasts 200 hp and 158 ft-lb of torque, a significant upgrade from the stock 130 hp /130 lb-ft. While it might not seem like much by modern standards, this is a significant amount of power for a 1960s vehicle that weighs just under one ton.To match the increased power, the 2002 tii was...

In 1981, Honda rolled out the Motocompacto, a miniature, foldable scooter designed to fit in subcompact cars. The scooter was ultimately discontinued just two years after its debut, though Honda has revisited the concept over the decades to influence some of its other projects.The automaker’s latest design doesn’t merely take inspiration from the Motocompacto but is a direct rework of the quirky vehicle. Taking its name from the original model, the new all-electric Motocompacto is an affordable means of personal transportation that produces zero carbon emissions.Developed by engineers at the company’s bases in Ohio and California, the scooter is an amalgamation of totally original designs, warranting 32 individual patents during its creation. The scooter is stackable and lightweight, at ju...

Cadillac has unveiled a refreshed and more advanced 2025 CT5 at the North American International Detroit Auto Show, featuring a bolder front-end design, as well as increased comfort, safety and technology features. The highlight of the update is a new 33-inch-diagonal LED color touchscreen display.Stand-out design updates include a  revised front fascia that includes a lower and wider front grille, redesigned Cadillac signature vertical lighting and stacked LED headlamps. The CT5 Sport trim also boasts a performance black mesh grille and other black accents at the exterior.Under the hood, the CT5 is powered by a standard 2.0L Turbo engine that generates 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, while an available 3.0L Twin-Turbo engine offers 335 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque. The vehic...

Bugatti has stripped back its track-only hypercar, the Bolide, to showcase its expert safety engineering, primarily highlighted through the vehicle's innovative carbon fiber monocoque or unibody frame.With a legacy of more than 100 years of motorsport success and design, Bugatti has combined its heritage with state-of-the-art technology and engineering to create the ultimate hypercar, designed specifically for the track. It's worth noting that the vehicle's monocoque frame has been developed to the same standards as Le Mans race cars and meets the requirements of the FIA LMH and LMDh.The Bolide is designed around Bugatti's legendary 8.0L W16 turbocharged engine, which resulted in a need for a new monocoque made of the highest quality carbon fiber composites, normally used only in Formula 1...

Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR) has reached a new production milestone, having delivered its 100th GR Supra GT4 consumer race car. To celebrate this feat, the automaker is set to produce one of its most limited runs yet, three examples of the GR Supra GT4 "100 Edition." It's said that one example is already dedicated to the Europe market, another to North America and the last to Asia.The GR Supra GT4 "100 Edition" will be exclusively delivered in Plasma Orange, matching the exterior of the related special edition production model, the GR Supra "GT4 100th Edition Tribute" which goes on sale later this year in Europe. Where the "100 Edition" differs is that it is not GT4 homologated and is intended for track day use only -- as it's based on the 440 hp GR Supra GT4 EVO.Other notable design elements ...

As with any highly coveted item that has a limited supply, be it a watch, sneaker, or car, there will always be a dynamic of reselling -- which is presumably how this sub 100 mile 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar has ended up at auction via Bring A Trailer.Limited to 2,500 production units, the Dakar was available by application only and just began delivery this spring. Already, this listing is $33,000 USD above its sticker price from just a few months ago, which needless to say has some enthusiasts and collectors worked up in the comments section of the auction lot.Nonetheless, the vehicle, marked example 1,191, is a gorgeous understated spec inspired by the Porsche 953's victory in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally and will likely become a prized addition to its new collector at auction close.With only 6...

Volkswagen has unveiled its vision for the ID.X Performance concept car, something it describes as an all-electric sports limousine. The upper mid-sized class vehicle features a powerful all-wheel drive, performance-oriented suspension and a dynamic appearance.Based on the new ID.7, the ID.X Performance showcases the possibilities of Volkswagen's modular electric drive platform (MEB) by combining sporty performance with the elegant lines of a limousine, according to the automaker.The vehicle is powered by a dual-motor drive with 411 kW (558 PS) and a boost function, supplied by a drive battery that enables high continuous power output and short charging times with a capacity of up to 200 kW. The exterior features sporty elements like a carbon front splitter and rear diffuser, 20-inch sport...