Automotive

Porsche has revealed its latest book with Type 7, the automaker's publication partner that describes itself as a "daily magazine for those who are driven." The book, Artifacts, brought to life through publication house ERG Media, shares an exclusive look at content found inside the confidential vaults of the Porsche Historic Archive located in Zuffenhausen, Germany.Thanks to the touch of Thomas Walk, the lead creative and photographer for the book and special collaborator Andy Cruz from House Industries, Artifacts presents itself as more than just an automotive history book. Instead, the book presents the automaker's rich legacy through thoughtfully curated items and interwoven tales of the people behind them.From cherished Porsche family belongings to critical documents of legendary vehic...

Mercedes-Benz is leaning into the EV market with its forthcoming network of EV charging hubs. The company announced its plans to launch the network in the fourth quarter of 2023, but its chargers won’t be like any other of its kind.Describing the stations as “high-power,” each hub will be capable of delivering up to 400 kW, more than any other charger in the US currently offers. To avoid damaging the vehicle, however, a car will only be charged up to its own maximum power rating.The first of Mercedes-Benz’s hubs will be built in the company’s home city of Atlanta, Georgia, along with Chengdu, China and Mannheim, Germany. The company is aiming to build 2,000 chargers in the US alone by the end of 2024. In a decade, it wants to increase that number to 10,000 EV chargers around the globe.Hubs...

Vale Automotive, a Northern Ireland-based tuner, has been getting some attention lately for its Porsche 911 GT1 kit, which is designed to be fitted to Porche's 986-gen Boxsters.While the kit was first revealed as a concept in late 2021, substantial progress has been made, with limited orders available now on a first come first serve basis. Having booked a tent at the most recent Goodwood Festival of Speed, the kit has begun to pick up traction both literally and on social channels.Design elements are clearly inspired by the Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion, as exemplified through its wide body, roof scoop and massive tail. Other inspirations appear to include the Bugatti Chiron, giving this kit a modern twist. While Vale hasn't shared what's under the hood, we imagine anyone having this fit...

YouTuber, Cody Detwiler aka WhistlinDiesel, known for his outrageous automotive stunts, is back at it again, this time with a 707 hp Dodge Challenger Hellcat, monstrously converted into a boat. This latest video comes just ten days after the YouTuber shared an accident that resulted in his Ferrari F8 being reduced to ashes.The Hellcat in question is the very same that Detwiler fixed buggy wheels to in 2021, resulting in over 20 million views to date. Since that video, the vehicle, which retails at a starting price of roughly $70,000 USD has undergone intense experimentation, including most recently its transition to a boat.To make his wild fantasy a reality, Detwiler and his team replaced the standard wheels and tires with 6-foot aluminum "wheels" that he said were created in partnership w...

Porsche has announced its 2024 Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, set to be released in both SUV and Coupe body styles. The vehicle marks the automaker's most powerful Cayenne yet, producing just over 729 horsepower via its plug-in hybrid powertrain.The electric motor contributes 174 hp, while a revamped 4.0L V8 twin-turbo engine delivers 591 hp, enabling an impressive 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 183 mph -- likely capped by an internal limiter.Horsepower isn't the only upgrade, the new Cayenne E-Hybrid also boasts an expanded high-voltage battery of 25.9 kWh, discreetly placed under the trunk area. This improved battery works in tandem with the new 11-kW onboard charger, which ensures a full charge in less than 2.5 hours using a wallbox or charger.Other performance features includ...

Ford has revealed the next generation of its Transit Custom Nugget camper, aka the Nugget, with advanced technologies that make for the perfect camping or glamping companion. This latest example of the Nugget was developed in collaboration with renowned camper converter, Westfalia,  with the goal of embodying state-of-the-art design, connectivity and driving technologies.One of the standout features of this launch is the option of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. This electrified version uses a 2.5L Atkinson cycle petrol engine combined with an 11.8 kWh battery, which also offers pure-electric driving capability.Inside, the Nugget features a multi-zone layout, defining distinct areas for cooking, living and sleeping. Ford expressed that even with two double beds, there's ample space for...

Singapore becomes the first in Southeast Asia to welcome the highly-anticipated Rolls-Royce Spectre, the automaker's first-ever fully electric vehicle.Following its grand Singaporean debut, the state-of-the-art vehicle is set to embark on a tour across the region, marking a bold new chapter for the luxury automotive brand in Southeast Asia."Singapore remains pivotal for our brand in the region. With Spectre’s futuristic design, intricate interiors, and groundbreaking engineering, it truly epitomizes the essence of a modern-day Rolls-Royce," shared Irene Nikkein, Regional Director Asia-Pacific for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.The journey of the Spectre began in 2021 when Rolls-Royce Motor Cars made the historic announcement of its venture into electric mobility. Committing to an all-electric port...

Sotheby’s Motorsport, a newly formed entity between RM Sotheby’s and Motorsport Network has announced that it will soon be offering a Bentley Continental GT W12 Pikes Peak Limited Edition at auction, a vehicle that only saw five production examples for the North American market."Highly exclusive paintwork elevates this Continental GT to stratospheric heights," shared Sotheby's Motorsport, adding "Bentley made only five Pikes Peak Edition models for the US to celebrate the historic hillclimb event, and a carbon fiber body kit makes it clear this is different from anything else on the road."First unveiled in 2020, during the event's centenary year, the Pikes Peak Continental GT stands as a testament to Bentley's commitment to both luxury and performance -- particularly celebrating the automa...

RUF, known for its high-performance vehicles has recently outdone itself, with a "heavily updated and upgraded incarnation" of its CTR 3 Clubsport -- dubbed the "CTR3 Evo," its most powerful supercar yet.The updated vehicle boasts a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine that produces over 800hp and 730 lb-ft of torque, enabling the vehicle to reach top speeds of 236 mph and achieve a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds. Performance aspects of the CTR3 Evo are brought to life through a water-cooled unit, which is complemented by an aluminum block and cylinder heads, all at the behest of a double-clutch gearbox.Design elements carry over the same bespoke Clubsport chassis, which are housed in a carbon composite body that Ruf explains is a nod to "sports prototypes of the past." However, there are a ...

NOVITEC has unveiled its take on the Ferrari 812 Competizione, a vehicle it describes as "the sportiest, road-going front-engine sports car ever offered by Ferrari."The vision behind the subtle yet powerful modifications is that no sports car can ever have enough power, exemplified by the NOVITEC high-performance exhaust system that increases the peak power of the Competizione's 6.5-liter V12 engine to 866 hp from the standard 818 hp.Beyond optimized exhaust flow and thermal insulation, the exhaust system offers customizable active sound management and is available in a variety of materials, including stainless steel, Inconel and gold platted.Other mods include NOVITEC hi-tech forged rims manufactured by Vossen in the choice of 21-inch wheels at the front and 22-inch at the rear, further a...

Jeep has announced its final EcoDiesel Gladiator Rubicon in the form of a special edition it's calling the "FarOut." This release follows the success of the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon EcoDiesel, which was introduced in 2021 and touted as a trailblazer in the midsize pickup truck segment, boasting a best-in-class 442 lb-ft of torque and over 500 miles of driving range.The special edition, limited to a production of 1,000 units marks Jeep's transition towards electrification and the end of an era for the Gladiator."As the Jeep brand continues its drive to electrification, we are phasing out EcoDiesel technology with the final, limited-edition Gladiator Rubicon FarOut," said Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America.Technical features and details of the Gladiator Fa...