Automotive

In 2004, Porsche introduced a limited-production supercar, the Carrera GT, with only 1,270 total models, making it a highly sought-after collector's vehicle.That being said, there's a version of the vehicle that is drastically more scarce, the Porsche Carrera GT Zagato (GTZ), an edition of six including its prototype, with Chassis #4 recently being listed for auction by DK Engineering.For those unfamiliar, Zagato originated as a coachbuilding firm outside of Milan, Italy and 104 years later remains owned by the founding family, making it one of the last independent Italian design houses. Known for its advanced design and innovative use of lightweight materials, Zagato has worked closely with names like Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini and eventually Porsche in 1957.As for the GTZ, it rep...

The Little Car Company has finally unveiled its much-anticipated life-size Tamiya Wild One MAX car.Modeled from the original 1985 radio-controlled Tamiya Wild One (58050), this full-scale edition is fully drivable with a total power capacity of 14.4kWh. It runs on eight removable battery packs and is capable of reaching 80.5km per hour at top speed. Weighing around 500kg, the Wild One MAX has a ground clearance of 270mm. As for its maximum estimated range, it can last up to 200km on-road and about 110km off-road.Unlike the previous Tamiya RC car that was released in 2021, the new Wild One MAX can seat up to two people with its cobra bucket seats and four-point harnesses. It’s a rear-wheel drive, geared with 14-inch Maxxis off-road tires at both front and rear, while also being certified wi...

Following its car-inspired Xbox series X collaboration, German automobile titan Porsche has tapped premium paint mixer Backdrop for an unexpected union. The limited-edition partnership takes Porsche's iconic paint jobs to your home, paying tribute to 75 years of iconic vehicle design. Backdrop and Porsche return to the latter's humble beginnings, recreating four car-centric hues to brighten up your living space with emblematic Porsche history. Backdrop Creative Director Natalie Ebel worked with the Porsche design team to produce "Ruby Star," "Irish Green," "Riviera Blue," and "Speed Yellow" heritage-inspired paint colors. Each tone holds significance in the Porsche legacy, delivering saturated pigments to match your walls and cars. "Ruby Star" first appeared on vintage Porsche models in 1...

Lil Uzi Vert is no stranger to wildly modified luxury vehicles, however, this latest custom by his go-to group, Car Effex, might just take the cake.The group has modified the rappers Rolls-Royce Cullinan in a way that almost resembles a Mercedes-Benz Landaulet, by removing the top and rear portion of the vehicle completely. What makes it different from a Landaulet, however, is that the top seemingly can't go back on -- not even a soft cover.This might be a predicament for some and makes vehicle use limited to the will of nature, although when you have a fleet of luxury vehicles like Uzi, it probably isn't a second thought.In terms of modifications, the vehicle sits next to his 2020 Bentley Continental GT, which has been made to be an off-road vehicle with LEDs, roll bars and all. As for pr...

Designed to seat four, plus luggage, the Koenigsegg Gemera was expected to run with 1,700 hp, however, since the initial launch of the concept, a few things have changed -- the vehicle is now expected to produce an astonishing 2,300 hp and still carry four passengers plus cargo.To create what would seem to many on paper to be an impossible build, Koenigsegg reimagined and invented parts, including an electrified V8 powertrain, a Radial Flux E-motor dubbed "Dark Matter" and its Light Speed Tourbillon Transmission (LSTT)."We could not resist exploring the possibility of incorporating these remarkable features and benefits into the Gemera production model, leading us down an exciting new development path — the Light Speed Tourbillon Transmission (LSTT)," explained Christian von Koenigsegg.Tho...

"FAST. FASTER. GONE." Is the tagline that Brabus uses to describe one of its latest limited edition offerings, the 900 Rocket R based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe.The custom automaker shared that this latest rocket marks the "most extraordinary chapter of the BRABUS Rocket Legacy to date," as its the first time one has ever been based on a 911 Turbo S Coupe platform. Limited to a production of 25 units, this rare rocket boasts 900 HP, resulting in a stimulating 2.5 second 0-60 time.Besides what's under the hood, the vehicle also features a tailor-made Brabus WIDESTAR body kit, made for both form and function. The design features high-grade carbon fiber and provides top-of-the-line aerodynamic efficiency thanks to state-of-the-art wind tunnel technology.At the rear, the 911 900 R featur...

Rough Crafts founder and lead designer Winston Yeh recently unveiled the workshop's latest custom machine, a murdered-out Ducati Monster 821 nicknamed the "Bologna Dogfight."The design for this particular café racer draws from elements found in several of Yeh's other builds, including a previous Ducati Monster and his now iconic BMW R nineT build."I wanted it to have those classic café racer lines," Yeh shared in an interview on the bike, adding "A bit rounded and elegant—but still very recognizably Rough Crafts."Crafted as a one of one for a client, the custom 821 features a scalloped aluminum fuel tank with handmade Rough Craft badges, SC-Project retro megaphone mufflers, a CNC milled subframe, and an elegant two-piece leather seat sitting atop a 3D-printed tail cowl.Other standout featu...

Once a popular way to take your last ride in Japan, Miyagata-style hearses, designed to resemble ornate Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, have become a niche yet sought-after collector vehicle in the United States.Most recently, a 1996 Toyota Century example of the vehicle type showed up on Cars & Bids, the online auction marketplace to buy and sell modern enthusiast cars created by popular automotive YouTuber Doug DeMuro.The right-hand-drive, V8-powered Hearse, finished in Black Onyx with a grey interior features an exquisitely detailed gold exterior with a countless number of dragons and other celestial creatures on it. As DeMuro puts it "The interior is just as beautifully detailed as the exterior."Getting into the details, as he does, DeMuro added that "Under the hearse lies the...

The FIAT 500 is the archetype cute supermini. It's been that way since 1957, a time in which Italian coachbuilders were at their height, taking cars such as the original Cinquecento and giving it a newfound life, often fit for cruising through Milan or heading to Lake Como. Now, this ethos is revived thanks to the heritage Italian furniture brand Bonacina and Garage Italia Customs, which have worked with the marque to produce the FIAT 500 Spiaggina.Based on an original FIAT 500, the car looks back at the custom builds Vittorio Bonacina designed in the '50s. As a result, the car is found with rattan seats -- the Bonacina signature -- as well as a fabric roof and ropes in place of the standard doors.As the car is a resto-mod from today, Garage Italia Customs has converted the car to electric...

A rare example of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon has just hit the auction block in the form of a 21-year-old, 292 horsepower, 5.0-liter V8, G500, that only has 1,200 miles on it -- making the vehicle practically brand new and providing a sort of time-capsule for one lucky bidder.The quintessential example is finished in an all-over gloss black, with very minimal chrome accents, as well as a black-over-black leather interior, featuring wood grain accents on the steering wheel, center console and passenger grab bar.Technical aspects include a five-speed automatic transmission, dual-range transfer case and three locking differentials. The vehicle also features top spec equipment from its era, including 18" five-spoke alloy wheels, ESP systems, headlight washers, rear parking sensors, heated seats,...

The ever-divisive styling of BMW cars continues to split automotive fans across the globe, with the only thing being more controversial than the updated M3 and M4 being the marque's M2 G87. Some liked the small kidney grille at the front, others hated the rear-end aesthetic, but none of that matters anymore because the modification company Vorsteiner has given the little M car a beefy overhaul.Vorsteiner's kit is dubbed the "GT Edition," comprising of an aerodynamic update and a new set of rims. Specifically, we find a new front end punctuated by a carbon fiber splitter, grille surround, and a Vorsteiner badge; a new front hood sporting a deep central duct flanked by two louvered vents; vented wide wheel arches at the front; a new set of carbon fiber side skirts; a ducktail spoiler; and a ...