"Subtle" isn't often the first adjective you'd think of when describing luxury SUVs. Even plain full-size SUVs are gargantuan in stature and attention-demanding by nature, so luxury SUVs are often a double scoop of in-your-face wealth: the new money ostentation of a G-Wagon, the aggressive styling and throaty growl of a Land Rover, the flash and flair of an Escalade, the super-sized supercar look of a Urus. However, much like stealth wealth — essentially the act of showing your means through more coded references and choices instead of ostentation and flash — there's one luxury SUV that opts for a more subtle interpretation of those cultural codes. It's the Navigator from Lincoln, especially the top-of-the-line Black Label model. The Navigator, which was first produced for the 1998 model y...
Lamborghini has just released details about its latest concept, the Lanzador, which it describes as a 2+2 seat "high ground clearance Ultra GT." First teased earlier in the week, the highly-anticipated all-electric concept was officially revealed at Monterey Car Week."With this concept, we are ushering in a new car segment, the Ultra GT, which is poised to offer customers a new and unparalleled driving experience, one that’s quintessentially Lamborghini, thanks to groundbreaking technologies," shared Lamborghini CEO, Stephan Winkelmann.On the performance front, the vehicle is rooted in Lamborghini’s iconic DNA, as the Lanzador is said to promise top-tier sportiness and drivability through the incorporation of an all-electric drive mechanism featuring a high specific power electric motor o...
At Pebble Beach Automotive Week, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the second generation of its AMG GT to the world. The sleek new vehicle follows up previous iterations such as the two-door GT and the GT 4-Door Coupe.For the new Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe, the automaker retained the sporty feel of the line while updating it with a 2+2 seat configuration. It also packs updated technology, safety features and overall, a close-the-ground, stylish design. The standard headlights have been replaced with Mercedes’ digital headlight technology.The company shared that the car will come in two model options: GT 63 Coupe with 577 hp and the GT 55 Coupe with 469 hp. As for updates to the engine, both have been equipped with new oil pans and intercoolers. When the speed of the GT Coupe exceeds 50 mph, the spoiler wi...
Nissan has announced the release of two new limited vehicles under its NISMO umbrella, the Skyline NISMO and the Skyline NISMO Limited, to be produced in editions of 1,000 and 100 respectively.Both models have been developed for exclusive release in the Japanese market with the Skyline NISMO slated for a September release and the Skyline NISMO Limited scheduled for a release summer of 2024.Deriving inspiration from Nissan's storied motorsports heritage, the Skyline NISMO stands as the epitome of the Skyline GT lineage. Melding aerodynamic and chassis advancements with NISMO's race-bred technology, Nissan says it is aiming for a ride that surpasses its predecessors in speed, safety, and comfort.Under the hood lies a 3.0 liter twin-turbo V6 petrol engine, paired with a 7-speed automatic tran...
Bugatti, known for the impeccable performance and masterful craftsmanship of its vehicles, has seemingly surpassed even its own standards in its latest build, the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 'Golden Era.' The automaker has described the one-of-one vehicle as one of the most challenging bespoke projects it has ever undertaken.Having taken over two years to craft, the Golden Era first began as a vision from a Bugatti collector with a profound respect for the brand's history and the technical marvel of the W16 engine. Achim Anscheidt, Bugatti's former Design Director explained that "A very important customer...wanted to do something truly unique in celebration," [of the brand and engine]. As the process continued, the vehicle would become an aesthetic journey through Bugatti's legacy, aptly na...
Gunther Werks, the celebrated automotive tuner known especially for its Porsche 911 993-gen restromods is making a departure from the usual, as it announces the early stages of a new project featuring an E30 BMW M3.The California-based group, which recently made an expansion into UK markets, via a RHD 911 993, has shared just one photo of the new project. This single teaser photo was accompanied by text reading "A legendary icon about to be remastered by our special division at GW9 by Gunther Werks."With Gunther Werks' expansion into the UK, a number of followers from the region have left comments on the recent announcement, the majority of them questioning how this restomod will be any different from the existing mod done by UK-based tuner Redux in early July.Nonetheless, with the E30 M3 ...
Cadillac has revealed its latest all-electric offering, the 2025 Escalade IQ, full of luxurious options and updated tech features.The vehicle launches with a starting price of $130,000 USD or $170,000 if built to the specifications of the example in the gallery above, according to the automaker's site. No matter what bells and whistles a buyer selects, it all comes powered by a massive 200kWh battery that features a range of 450 miles -- enabling the vehicle to stand up next to any competitor in the EV market.While it won't have the roar and hum of its combustion-engined counterpart, the EV variant offers just as much of a menacing roadside presence, if not more thanks to its shortened rear end and elongated hood -- which ironically houses an "eTrunk" that provides an additional 12 cubic f...
This 1966 Porsche 906 racer, recently listed for auction on Bring A Trailer, represents one of approximately 50 examples built for participation in the FIA Group 4 competition during a single year of production.Purchased new from the Porsche factory by hill-climb champ Joseph "Sepp" Greger, the car has seen an extensive racing history under the piloting of Greger and a number of other racers. Over its lifetime, the 906 achieved class victory in 12 of 14 European Hill Climb Championship events, raced in German hill climbs through 1968.Following three ownership changes and countless other competitive racing experiences, the 906 would eventually suffer a crash in 1971 but that wasn't the end of its career. Following the crash, the car was converted from standard coupe bodywork to a spider con...
This 1966 Porsche 906 racer, recently listed for auction on Bring A Trailer, represents one of approximately 50 examples built for participation in the FIA Group 4 competition during a single year of production.Purchased new from the Porsche factory by hill-climb champ Joseph "Sepp" Greger, the car has seen an extensive racing history under the piloting of Greger and a number of other racers. Over its lifetime, the 906 achieved class victory in 12 of 14 European Hill Climb Championship events, raced in German hill climbs through 1968.Following three ownership changes and countless other competitive racing experiences, the 906 would eventually suffer a crash in 1971 but that wasn't the end of its career. Following the crash, the car was converted from standard coupe bodywork to a spider con...
A special Subaru Impreza has just surfaced via Bonhams Cars and is slated for auction later this month. The vehicle in question is the 1997 Subaru Impreza 22B-STI Prototype -- once displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1997 and owned by Prodrive's technical director David Lapwort, given to him as a gift for his role in designing the championship-winning widebody rally car.After years of trial and error, the Subaru Impreza would eventually become cemented in rally racing history when it earned an outright victory in the World Championship in 1995. The brand also went on to claim the Manufacturer's title the same year and again in '96 and '97.The Impreza offered is a significant one, as it was built to commemorate Subaru's 40th anniversary and its third consecutive manufacturer's title in the...
BMW has unveiled the latest generation of its armored luxury sedans, allowing for an uncompromising level of luxury and high-grade protection. The reinforced vehicles come in two variants, the beloved combustion-engined 7 Series and its new electric variant, the i7.The i7 Protection represents the world's first all-electric protection sedan to go into production. Both it and the BMW 7 Series Protection meet the rigorous demands of class VR9 protection, two ratings above standard commercial protection vehicles. The VR9 rating allows for both 7 Series to withstand a large number of armor-piercing rounds.Additionally, the vehicles have been tested and certified under Germany's strict VPAM standards and are also fortified against certain explosive attacks. Their glass is even refined to meet t...
When you think of BRABUS, subtle isn't usually the word that comes to mind. However, the latest from the custom tuning company is just that. The BRABUS 850 based on the Mercedes-Maybach S 680 is described as being the "ultimate fusion of power and elegance."Central to the BRABUS 850's appeal is its 6.3 V12 twin-turbo, increased-displacement engine, which produces an awe-inspiring 850 hp and 1,033 lb-ft of torque at peak -- allowing those inside the vehicle to either cruise in luxury or dominate the road at their discretion.The vehicle's 0 to 60 mph time comes in at approximately 4 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph -- although, that's with the factory electronic limiter in place.Sitting on 22-inch BRABUS Monoblock Z "PLATINUM EDITION" forged wheels, the 850 gives off a subtle yet menac...