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Cars of the Month / Year News & Resources
- 5 Great Cars That Will Outlast The Onslaught Of Time - "Beating Depreciation." Forbes.
- 5 Maserati MC20 Prototypes Caught In Front Of Ferrari Factory - "Here's something you don't see every day. The MC20, Maserati’s 'brilliant in-house effort,' is a model we have been waiting for for quite long. The Italian brand finally has a proper two-seater, mid-engine sports car with a killer V6 engine, roomy cabin, and striking design. Like it or not, it’s going to be Maserati’s flagship model for at least several years."
- 6 Reasons the Rich Don’t Buy Luxury Cars - "Here are six reasons the rich do not buy luxury cars. Some of them might surprise you. Depreciating Asset. The rich know, as most of us do, that the second you drive a car off the lot, the value of the vehicle drops drastically."
- 8 cars arriving in 2024 are worth a closer look - "EV, hybrid and gas-powered: Some interesting cars coming in 2024. 2024 will see the introduction of some new, genuinely affordable electric vehicles as well as a couple of interesting options for the ultra-wealthy. We’ll also see the return of some classic model names."
- 8 Most Luxurious Cars That Aren't A Rolls-Royce - "Across the globe, luxury manufacturers have been developing their own vehicles that can compete with Rolls-Royce, and in some aspects, even outdo it."
- 10 Sports Cars To Consider Instead Of The Porsche 911 - "It is widely regarded within the motoring community that the Porsche 911 is the best sports car on the planet. The original design may be from the VW Beetle, but many automakers are still building sports cars to rival the 911 – most of which fail to get near the Porsche’s performance, build quality, and engineering."
- 10 Top Picks of 2021: Best Cars of the Year - "These exceptional models meet our very highest standards for performance, safety, reliability, and more." Consumer Reports.
- 2020 Cars Most Likely to Become Tomorrow's Classics - "These Are The 2020 Cars Most Likely To Become Tomorrow’s Classics."
- 2021 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: Channeling Bond, James Bond - "Test-Driving The 2021 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster."
- 2021 Bentley Continental GT V8 Review: The Latest Chapter In A Great Design Story - "Test-Driving The 2021 Bentley Continental GT V8."
- 2021 Mercedes-Benz S580 Resets the Flagship - "The ninth generation of the big Benz introduces tech and comfort we didn't know we needed."
- 2021 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 - "New car fit for a billionaire." The buyers of these opulent machines will almost never sit in the front seats, we find out just how the top one per cent get around.
- 2022 Bentley Continental GTC Review: Athletic, Kick-Ass Opulence - The Drive.
- 2022 Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid: Delivering Whisper-Quiet Efficiency - "How does a 103-year-old British luxury automaker, which is celebrated for building some of the world’s finest 12-cylinder combustion engines, transition into an electric world? The answer is with innovative, technically advanced, and fuel-efficient sedans such as the new 2022 Flying Spur Hybrid - arguably the finest example of premium hybrid luxury in showrooms today."
- 2022 Drive Car of the Year awards - Twenty categories, 21 worthy winners, and one overall champion. Don’t miss Australia’s biggest new car awards program rolling out from March 1 to 11 here at Drive.com.au.
- 2022 Performance car of the year - "Four days, 700 miles, countless arguments, one winner."
- 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring is definitely the one to get - "No wing? No problem. Driving the new Porsche 911 GT3 is pure bliss. It's sharp and visceral, unfiltered yet refined. The GT3 is truly a benchmark for sports cars, and its new Touring package should make this 911 totally sublime."
- 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS: An EV For The Driving Enthusiast - "There are dozens of electric vehicles on the market today, but only one has been specifically engineered from the beginning with the discerning driving enthusiast in mind. That vehicle is the 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS. The new trim level in the growing Porsche Taycan lineup slots above the Taycan 4S and below the Turbo model. The four-door shares platforms, a liquid-cooled lithium-ion 93.4 kWh Performance Battery Plus, and 800-volt architecture with its siblings - but the GTS boasts unique cosmetic enhancements and performance upgrades to make it visually unique and more dynamic on the road."
- 2022 World Car Design of the Year - World Car Awards.
- 2023 BMW 7 Series: See The New Design Compared To Its Predecessors - "The new 7 Series polarizes like never before. Were its predecessors prettier?"
- 2023 Corvette Z06 Is America’s Supercar Hero - "Test-Driving: Launching a range-topping supercar without a hybrid powertrain or even a turbo sounds like commercial suicide in 2022. However, that is exactly the path Corvette took with the Z06 and, despite all criticism, it rocked the industry."
- 2023 Lamborghini HuracÁn STO Test-Driving: If Mad Max Cars Were Italian - "The Lamborghini Huracán STO brings the hammer of racing gods to any earthly circuit willing to endure its wrath. This is no average track-oriented car. Think about the Super Trofeo Omologato (STO) like a professional athlete competing in amateur events. It won’t be as fast as the pros (Huracán GT3 EVO2) but will smash any hardened amateurs - read: road legal cars - without breaking a sweat."
- 2023 Maserati MC20 Test-Driving: Where Racing DNA Meets Timeless Elegance - "The roar of a lion, the grace of a cheetah, and the elegance of a swan; three attributes rarely embodied simultaneously. Yet, against the backdrop of its storied past, Maserati's new MC20 emerges as a phoenix, defying expectations and amalgamating these disparate qualities in a dance of power and beauty. This isn't just the launch of another car; it's a celebration of the rich tapestry that is Maserati's heritage, a nod to its racing triumphs, luxury sedans, and grand tourers that have graced roads and racetracks alike." Forbes.
- 2023 McLaren Artura: Innovative Hybrid Tech=Supercar Performance - "Everyone is predicting a purely electric automotive future, and while that may (or may not...) come to pass, in the long term, there’s no denying the need for 'electrification' - also known as hybrid technology - in the short term. Using hybrid technology can substantially increase a vehicle’s fuel efficiency while lowering tailpipe emissions. Every automaker is ramping up its hybrid technology push, including British supercar maker McLaren. The company’s first high-volume hybrid model, the 2023 McLaren Artura, is hitting showrooms soon, and we just drove it. The 2023 Artura starts at $235,000, and can be highly optioned for less than $260,000."
- 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America Edition Revealed - "Porsche is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the iconic 356 America Roadster with a new 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America Edition. The limited-edition convertible sports car - only 115 will be built in total - will arrive in showrooms later this year for the 2023 model year. The America Edition will only be sold in North America. With such a low production volume, the vehicle will be one of the rarest Type-992 models that Porsche has ever released."
- 2023 Rolls-Royce Ghost - Test-Driving - "Having a 2023 Rolls-Royce Ghost in the driveway is like adding an addition to your house. You’ll lounge in the Ghost’s heavenly back seat on breezy summer nights, shoes off, feet coddled on the plush rug, perhaps enjoying a meal (carefully), watching the world go by, perhaps holding hands with a loved one. You might even have someone driving up front while you guys eat peeled grapes. And why shouldn’t you, in a vehicle whose MSRP is $348,500, $488,050 as tested? The world is harsh and the Ghost is soft and muted, a respite. But don’t let the calm fool you. Underneath its hood there is a Godzilla - a 6.75I V, Twin-Turbocharged 563 horsepower 12-cylinder engine mated to a 8-speed automatic gearbox."
- 2024 Ferrari Purosangue Takes the SUV into the Realm of the Exotic - "With a naturally aspirated V-12, active suspension, and rear-hinged power rear doors, Ferrari's Purosangue is an anomaly in the sea of go-fast luxury SUVs."
- 2024 Jaguar F-Type R75 Test-Driving - "The Final Roar: Celebrating The 2024 Jaguar F-Type R75. 2024 marks an end of an era and a celebratory milestone for the iconic British brand, Jaguar. With the commemoration of its 75th birthday, the brand has decided to bid a splendid adieu to the F-Type. This farewell is not a subdued one, but a glorious exit featuring two remarkable special editions, the 75 and the R75, available in both coupe and convertible versions." Forbes.
- 2024 Lamborghini Invencible & Autentica Are a Fitting Farewell to the V-12 - "There was only one way to properly celebrate the history of the Lamborghini V-12: create one-off masterpieces of Italian supercars using the roaring beasts."
- Apple Car patent shows new approach to safety - "If you’re not facing forward, where do the airbags go? The so-called Apple Car isn’t coming any time soon - last we heard, it had been pushed back to 2026 at the earliest - but the company continues to work on it behind the scenes."
- Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition: An Homage To James Bond - "With the new Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition, Aston Martin is paying homage to not only James Bond, but to the Bond film many fans consider the best movie in the series. Goldfinger wasn’t just the first film to feature James Bond driving an Aston Martin, he was driving what many consider to be the defining 007 car - a 1964 Aston Martin DB5. It was a powerful combination, the quintessential James Bond (played by Sean Connery) driving the quintessential James Bond car."
- Aston Martin Valhalla Supercar To Arrive In 2024 With F1 Technology - "Aston Martin says its next mid-engined supercar, called the Valhalla and to sit below the Valkyrie flagship, will go into production in 2024. The car is powered by a 998-horsepower hybrid powertrain comprising a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine and three electric motors. Aston says 999 examples will be built and that the latest set of images are of the final production car - not the prototype we all caught a glimpse of in the latest James Bond movie No Time To Die. Expected to cost in the region of $800,000 (plus options, of course), the carbon-tubbed Valhalla is the strongest sign yet that Aston Martin wants to take on the Ferraris, McLarens and Lamborghinis of this world. This is the first mid-engined car to be mass-produced by Aston, and although 999 units is still somewhat limited, it’s plenty more than the 150 bespoke Valkyrie coupes (plus 85 spiders and 40 track-only AMR Pros)."
- Audi e-tron GT wins the Golden Steering Wheel as the most beautiful car of the year 2021 - "In Germany’s 2021 Goldenes Lenkrad (Golden Steering Wheel) awards, the Audi e-tron GT won in the Most Beautiful Car of the Year category. The winner in this category prevailed against 69 other car models. Readers of the motoring magazine Auto Bild, its counterparts elsewhere in Europe, and the newspaper Bild am Sonntag, all submitted their votes for this prestigious competition over the summer."
- Behind The Making Of The Newest Rolls-Royce Boat Tail - "This Is What It’s Like To Order A One-Of-Three Rolls-Royce Boat Tail."
- BMW XM Voted World's Most Beautiful SUV 2022 - "The challengingly styled SUV has been a hit with trendy types." CarBuzz.
- BMW’s iX SUV sets the automaker on the correct EV path - "A combination of i3 interior and the latest EV technologies makes the iX a winner."
- BOVET 1822 & Rolls-Royce - "A True Collaboration." Since the beginning of motorized vehicles, time and the automobile have been inextricably linked. Timepieces have always had a place in the world of the automobile, either to measure speed over distance or to ensure that the owner always had the correct time. But watches and cars have never been as linked as they are now. Today, for the first time ever, two tourbillon timepieces from BOVET 1822 have been engineered, designed, and developed in parallel with the production of a coachbuilt Rolls-Royce. Using the revolutionary and patented Amadeo system, these timepieces can transform from a wristwatch to a pocket/pendant watch to a desk clock and… that’s right, a dashboard clock.
- Bugatti Chiron ProfilÉe Sets A World Record At Auction, Selling For $10.7 Million - "On February 1, Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac announced the news that the sole Bugatti Chiron Profilée on the planet has set a global record of 'most expensive new car ever sold at auction,' fetching $10.76 million at RM Sotheby’s. With taxes, the total is approximately $13.1 million."
- Bugatti's new car is a $4 million, 1800 horsepower hybrid - "The Bugatti Tourbillon is a plug-in hybrid with a 16-cylinder engine and three electric motors."
- Car of the Year | COTY - common abbreviation for numerous awards. The "Car of the Year" phrase is considered to have been introduced by Motor Trend magazine in 1949 when the new publication named Cadillac as Motor Trend Car of the Year. Other publications and various organizations also have COTY recognitions. These may focus on regional markets, vehicle types, or market segments.
- Car of the Year 2022 - Kia EV6, an unprecedented winner - "The EV6 has obtained a first Car of the Year award for Kia. The innovative South Korean SUV has reached the glory in a ceremony held today in Geneva, with 279 points and 12 individual top votes after a close battle with the Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric, second with 265 points, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5, in the third position with 261 points."
- Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2022 - since 1929. "The most significant of all events celebrating the mystique of Historic Cars." From May 20-22, 2022.
- Drive Car of The Year 2022: The Winners’ List - "Winning isn’t easy, but it is glorious, as our 20 Drive Car of the Year category winners know."
- Ferrari Confirms First All-Electric Car Will Arrive In 2025 - "Speaking at the Italian company’s annual general meeting today (April 15), Ferrari chairman and acting chief executive John Elkann finally put a date on the first Ferrari EV."
- Ferrari Daytona SP3 Filmed Looking Like Two Million Bucks - "Ferrari brought the Daytona SP3 to the UK to attend the 2022 Salon Prive London where it wowed the crowds with its stunning design."
- Ferrari's Daytona SP3 Voted Most Beautiful Supercar Of The Year 2022 - "Since 1987, Festival Automobile International has aimed to reward 'the most beautiful and cutting-edge automotive projects of the year' across various categories. Rules dictate vehicles in this category must be priced at more than 60,000 ($68,000), something that the SP3 has no problem overachieving at. Coincidentally, Ferrari's Chief Design Officer, Flavio Manzoni, also scooped up an award for his influential and creative work in the automotive sector."
- Ferrari's One-Off Creations Is A List Of The Most Desirable prancing horses of all time - "Back in 2008, Ferrari launched its One-Off personalization program to a lot of fanfare at that year’s Geneva Motor Show. The goal was to give Maranello’s most important clients the opportunity to create their own Ferraris. It’s been over a decade since that announcement, and it’s safe to say that Ferrari’s program has become a resounding success."
- Floyd Mayweather’s Car Collection Packs A Massive Punch - "Boxing icon Floyd Mayweather has earned a lot of dough off his time in the ring. He also happens to have exceptional tastes in cars. Combine those factors, and you’re going to come up with a really cool car collection. Here are some of the highlights from Floyd Mayweather’s car collection."
- Here's the Porsche 992 GT3 RS on the Streets of California - "We shouldn’t have to wait much longer to meet the new naturally-aspirated icon."
- How the super-rich store their supercars - "Underfloor heating, custom lighting, $385,000 TVs: How the super-rich store their supercars."
- International CAR of the YEAR AWARDS | ICOTY - since 1997. Presented by the United States magazine Road & Travel Magazine.
- Jaguar Celebrates 60 Years Of The E-Type With 12 Beautiful Restorations - "March 15 marks the 60th anniversary of the debut of the Jaguar E-Type, revealed at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show. To celebrate the birth of a car once described by Enzo Ferrari as the most beautiful in the world, Jaguar has announced plans to build six pairs of restored E-Types. Each pair is inspired by the two E-Types features on Jaguar’s stand at the ‘61 Geneva show, known by their 9600 HP and 77 RW licence plates."
- Jaguar I-Pace cleans up at 2019 World Car Awards - "Jaguar's electric crossover took home three awards at the 2019 New York Auto Show."
- LAMBORGHINI ADOPTS WHAT3WORDS IN ALL HURACÁN MODELS - "What3words is arriving on Lamborghini Huracán and voice navigation has never been so easy. Thanks to the new partnership with the Alexa-enabled innovative global addressing technology, starting in mid-2022 Lamborghini drivers will be able to navigate to exclusive locations with greater accuracy, also offline, using this highly advanced mapping system that covers every portion of the world. By dividing the globe into 57 trillion 10-foot squares and giving each one a unique 3-word combination - an actual address - what3words is changing our navigation methods. Thus, Lamborghini has become the first automotive brand to incorporate total Amazon Alexa control and integration with what3words, so that users can navigate to a precise address with a simple voice command."
- LAMBORGHINI Essenza SCV12 - (2020-). "The track-only hypercar." Automobili Lamborghini presents the Essenza SCV12: exclusively for track use and with engineering solutions derived from racing, this hypercar produced only in 40 units delivers over 830 CV. Developed by Lamborghini Squadra Corse and designed by Lamborghini Centro Stile, the Essenza SCV12 is fitted with the most powerful V12 naturally aspirated Lamborghini engine to date, combined with aerodynamics inspired by racing prototypes and new technical solutions designed for the ultimate driving experience, or, indeed, the purest essence of it.
- Lamborghini unveils Off-Roading HuracÁn Sterrato, Limited To 1,499 Examples - "You would be forgiven for thinking that a high-riding Lamborghini Huracán with off-road tires and rallying intentions would be a concept car. Perhaps one intended to appear in the next Forza Horizon video game, and nothing more. But no. Lamborghini is deadly serious, and the car seen here is the production version of the 2019 Sterrato concept, ready to blast across sand dunes. Or safely mount the kerb outside your local shopping mall."
- McLaren 720S: 5 Reasons Why It’s Still Today’s Greatest Supercar - "The McLaren 720S is a low volume exotic sports car that is designed, engineered, and manufactured by McLaren Automotive in England. The lightweight two-seater, which is part of the automaker’s 'Super Series' of vehicles, was launched at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show - it is rapidly approaching its fifth birthday."
- Mercedes reveals 677-horsepower electric performance sedan - "Mercedes' AMG performance division is most famous for making hand-built gasoline engines, but times are changing and electric motors are the new thing. Mercedes just unveiled its latest AMG model, the Mercedes-AMG EQE, a fully electric high-perfomance mid-size sedan. With two high-output electric motors engineered specifically for AMG - one motor for the front wheels and one for the back wheels - the Mercedes-AMG will be able to produce up to 677 horsepower when properly equipped."
- Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut CoupÉ 1955 - The most valuable car of the world. "A Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé from 1955 has been sold at auction for a record price of 135 million EUR (US$142) to a private collector. This icon of automotive history is an absolute rarity - one of just two prototypes built at the time. Named after its creator and chief engineer, Rudolf Uhlenhaut, it is considered to be one of the finest examples of automotive engineering and design by automotive experts and enthusiasts worldwide."
- Mercedes-Benz to launch Level 3 self-driving system in 2022 after gaining regulatory approval - "Mercedes-Benz has been granted regulatory approval in Germany for a new Drive Pilot Level 3 self-driving system, the automaker said on Thursday. The basis of the approval is the internationally valid UN Regulation 157 dealing with automated lane-keep systems, meaning Mercedes will be able to offer the system internationally, provided individual countries allow it. On the SAE scale of self-driving capability, Level 3 denotes systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel and eyes off the road in certain situations, but are far short of true autonomous driving as the driver still needs to be ready to take back control at any time. Mercedes said Drive Pilot will work in dense traffic on pre-mapped stretches of highway, at speeds up to 37 mph, with the system handling steering, acceleration, and braking."
- Mercedes-Benz’s electric G-Wagen is coming in mid-2024 - "The automaker had been toying with the idea of discontinuing the G-Wagen, but now, it’s betting that an electric version of the luxury off-roader would be able to compete in an increasingly crowded market."
- Phantom Suite - "Privacy Suite. Your Sanctuary Awaits." Experience the luxury of absolute privacy. The Privacy Suite marries the exceptional rear seat comfort of Phantom Extended with the indulgence of an entirely isolated rear cabin. The effect is a secluded haven that cossets you in a perfectly appointed environment, free from disturbance.
- Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS: Enjoy The Roaring 9000RPM Redline - "Porsche wanted to keep the 718 Cayman GT4 RS a secret. Whether someone got too excited and spilled the beans during golf or someone snuck into the R&D facility in Stuttgart, information about the 718 GT4 RS came to light sooner than expected."
- Porsche 718 Spyder Mountain Test: Purist Sports Car In The Age Of Robots - Forbes.
- Porsche 911 GTS Is The Perfect ‘Goldilocks’ Sports Car - "If the Porsche 911 is the perfect sports car, the 911 GTS is the perfect 911." There are 14 different model variants in the current Porsche 911 range, and even for a motoring journalist, it can be tricky figuring out the difference between them all. Well, let’s make things simple: the Porsche 911 GTS is the one to get. Let me explain why.
- Porsche Announces Plethora Of Updates To Its Infotainment Tech - "Software is becoming a vital part of the automotive experience as automakers further digitize the automobile, an essential middleman in how we interact with our cars. Car companies big and small are introducing new infotainment software, voice assistants, and smartphone apps. Porsche is no different, today introducing Porsche Communication Management 6.0 - a suite of software goodies designed to help occupants tailor their driving experience."
- Porsche Design celebrates its 50th anniversary - "Porsche AG congratulates Porsche Design on its golden jubilee. Two very special cars are the highlights of the anniversary year: the exclusive Porsche 911 Edition 50Y Porsche Design and a historical 911 S 2.4 Targa from Porsche Design’s founding year of 1972, which has been faithfully restored by Porsche Classic."
- Porsche: Why Porsches Are So Darn Satisfying - "It may not come as a surprise to learn the manufacturer in question is Porsche, the Stuttgart-based marque that has been responsible for building one of the most satisfying cars of the modern era; the Porsche 911. But, Porsche has also made several other models which have been able to capture the hearts and senses of millions."
- Project MAYBACH with Virgil Abloh: an installation in homage to a visionary, trusted partner & collaborator - "Following the wishes of Virgil’s family, Mercedes-Benz is honored to reveal Project MAYBACH: a collaborative electric show car designed to inspire the next generation, and forever question the status quo."
- Rolls-Royce 103EX - (2019). "Future in the Making." Looking towards the next 100 years, each and every Rolls-Royce will be a unique work of art. Shape, size and silhouette – you will be able to craft your vision entirely from the wheels up. Rolls-Royce 103EX is our first ever vision vehicle, and embodies just one of the endless possibilities that awaits. A personalised icon for the future, providing a sanctuary of calm in an ever-faster world. The pinnacle of effortless autonomous travel, gliding silently through the cities of tomorrow. This is our VISION NEXT 100.
- Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge Gets 592 HP To Carry Its 100-Pound Paint Job - "This is the 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge, and it builds on the success of Black Badge models before it by adding more power, enhanced styling, and as we found out firsthand in a brief drive along the beach, improved dynamics."
- Rolls-Royce has vegan leather available, nobody ordered it yet - "In case you haven’t noticed, a number of car manufacturers are moving away from offering leather upholstery for their interiors. This is done in an effort to cut down on emissions and make the cars more sustainable. Yet, a lot of people are wondering if the vegan leather will be able to successfully replace 'regular' leather. Some brands, like Rolls-Royce, apparently has vegan leather hidden in its huge options list but nobody asked for it yet."
- Rolls-Royce is growing its factory so it can build cars more slowly - "his factory expansion isn’t about making more cars, but making more expensive cars, which takes more time and requires more space for workshops and storage of exotic materials. The expansion signals something about Rolls-Royce’s ultra-wealthy clientele. While they can only buy so many cars, they can certainly spend more on each one."
- Rolls-Royce Phantom Privacy Suite returns with its secluded rear cabin - "First seen in 2018 as an expensive option in the Rolls-Royce Phantom extended-wheelbase model, the Privacy Suite is making a comeback to the delight of filthy-rich entrepreneurs, powerbrokers, oligarchs, and heads of state. Phantom Privacy Suite offers a secluded rear cabin with all the luxury and tech accouterments befitting of a modern Rolls-Royce."
- Rolls-Royce Reveals 'Spirit of Expression' Trio of Bespoke Ultraluxury Cars - "Pick your preferred entry to the upper echelons of swankiness: There's a custom Phantom Extended, a custom Ghost Extended, and a custom Spectre."
- Say Hello To The New Porsche 911 GT3 - "Claimed to be 'acoustically impressive', high-revving (to 9,000rpm, no less), and 'also used practically unchanged' in the new 911 GT3 Cup race car, the GT3’s power plant produces 510PS and can crack 62mph (100km/h) in 3.4 seconds in PDK form, or 3.9s with the manual gearbox. Top speed is 199mph for the manual and 198 for the PDK."
- Science or Art? Aston Martin's Lead Designer Explains the Valhalla Superca - "The mid-engine car required a new approach to aerodynamics."
- Test-Driving The Bentley Continental GT Speed - "Elegance and power can be a heady mix if the balance is right. Bentley’s latest Continental GT Speed happens to have the right dose of both. The most powerful production car made in the marque’s 101-year history is easy to handle, lovely to occupy and is a perfect grand tourer to take on long cruises."
- Test-Driving The Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible - Forbes.
- Test-Driving The McLaren 765LT Spider - "McLaren 765LT Spider: The Pinnacle Of The Pure Combustion Supercar."
- Test-Driving The Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster - "Getting Together, Staying Apart With The Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster."
- The Eagle Lightweight GT Is The Most Beautiful Car Of 2020, And It’s Not Even Close - "Eagle, the British Jaguar E-Type specialist, has revealed its latest creation, called the Lightweight GT."
- The Most Beautiful Car of the Year 2022 - since 1987. "Awarded by an expert and passionate jury from the automotive sports, architecture, fashion, design, culture and media industries, the Festival Automobile International’s Grand Prices reward the most beautiful and cutting edge automotive projects of the year." Festival Automobile International.
- The New Porsche 911 Sport Classic 2022 & Porsche Design Watch To Go With It - "The iconic 911 Carrera RS 2.7 gets rejuvenated into a new 911 Sport Classic, with a new watch to boot."
- This Bentley is $2 million, roof not included - "There was a slight drizzle when I was getting ready to go for a short drive in Bentley's new Bacalar. Ordinarily, this would not be a big deal. The rain was hardly enough to warrant an umbrella. Except the Bentley Bacalar has no roof."
- This Ferrari GTO is the most valuable car ever auctioned. It sold for US$48 million - "A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO sold for US$48.4 million at RM Sotheby's annual Monterey collector car sale - a world record for any car ever sold at auction."
- VIDEO: How Fast is the Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge to 60 MPH? - "Testing a Rolls-Royce from 0-60 mph is a bit like making the Queen of England run a 40-yard dash - interesting but pointless and also kind of hilarious. However, that’s exactly what we did in Miami, Florida and, ironically, it was Rolls’ idea. During our trip to test out the new Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge, we had the chance to test its 0-60 mph time and its 60-0 mph braking distance. All of it facilitated by Rolls-Royce... the brand that would typically put anyone in a stockade for drag racing one of its cars."
- What Is A Tourbillon & Why The New Bugatti Tourbillon Hypercar Is Named After It - "Bugatti debuted its new hypercar, the Bugatti Tourbillon and, to our pleasant surprise, its name was directly inspired by the world of watches and luxury watchmaking."
- Where One Expert Thinks James Bond's Missing 'Goldfinger' Aston Martin Is Today - "The Goldfinger Aston Martin has been missing for 20 years."
- Which Is Porsche’s Acceleration King, The Taycan Turbo S Or The 911 GT2 RS? - "Whereas the Taycan hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.67 seconds, the GT2 RS needed 3.26 seconds. However, the 911 was much quicker from 62 mph - 124 mph, setting a time of 5.36 seconds compared to the 6.36 seconds of the Taycan."
- WITH ITS NEW 911, PORSCHE IMPROVES THE UNIMPROVABLE - AGAIN - Wired.
- WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS - "The World Car Awards (WCA) is a program initiated by, organized by, and conducted by automotive journalists from all over the world. From the outset in 2004, those of us involved in making it a reality have done so in the context of one over-riding priority. We are dedicated to ensuring that it is carried out with the utmost objectivity, credibility, and integrity."
- World Car of the Year 2022 is on the way - "The WCOTY finalists are (in alphabetical order): Audi Q4 e-tron, Cupra Formentor, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Genesis G70, Honda Civic, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Tucson, Kia EV6, Lexus NX and Toyota GR86/Subaru BRZ. The finalists were chosen from an initial list of 28 contenders."
- World's fastest road car with a top speed of 300mph for sale - "The black and orange 2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ Coupe is one of just 30 examples made."
Cars of the Month / Year
- Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition - since 2024. "An inseparable Bond." Aston Martin. James Bond. Arguably the most famous relationship in modern cinematic history. From the moment Q first introduced 007 to the Aston Martin DB5 in the 1964 spy thriller, Bond’s timeless relationship with the iconic British sportscar began. The Silver Birch coupe has since become synonymous with the character of James Bond and of a life lived in the fast lane. Across the globe. Across the decades. Now, DB12, the world’s first super tourer pays tribute to the world’s most famous coupe. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the seminal spy movie’s release, the legendary partnership has been immortalised in a limited run of 60 super tourers. Introducing the exquisitely engineered Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition. Prepare to be stirred, not shaken.
- Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition: An Homage To James Bond - "With the new Aston Martin DB12 Goldfinger Edition, Aston Martin is paying homage to not only James Bond, but to the Bond film many fans consider the best movie in the series. Goldfinger wasn’t just the first film to feature James Bond driving an Aston Martin, he was driving what many consider to be the defining 007 car - a 1964 Aston Martin DB5. It was a powerful combination, the quintessential James Bond (played by Sean Connery) driving the quintessential James Bond car."
- Bugatti Tourbillon - since 2024. "Conceived from a blank canvas, the TOURBILLON converges the immediate torque and flexibility of electric motors with the spine-tingling emotion of a naturally aspirated V16 engine." Bugatti Tourbillon will be assembled one at a time at Bugatti’s small factory in Molsheim, France. A total of only 250 Tourbillons will be built at a starting price of roughly $4 million each.
- What Is A Tourbillon & Why The New Bugatti Tourbillon Hypercar Is Named After It - "Bugatti debuted its new hypercar, the Bugatti Tourbillon and, to our pleasant surprise, its name was directly inspired by the world of watches and luxury watchmaking."
- Porsche Taycan Turbo GT 2024 - "The indescribable feeling of sitting in an outstanding electric sports car: The new Taycan Turbo GT takes performance to new heights. The lightweight construction is even more agile. And the limits of handling even more exhilarating."
- ROLLS-ROYCE LA ROSE NOIRE DROPTAIL - "La Rose Noire Droptail represents the return of the roadster body type. With a cocooning two-seat interior, it diverges from Rolls-Royce's traditional four-seat convention - a first in the marque’s modern history. The clients may drive in two distinct styles. The first, with the roof removed, creates a thrilling open-air experience characteristic of the roadster. The second, with the hard roof installed, transforms the car into an exhilarating coupé."
- Rolls-Royce Spectre - (2023-). "The world's first ultra-luxury electric super coupé is an emblem of artisanship in harmony with electric technology." A Prophecy Fulfilled. Spirit Electrified. Dazzling Power. Effortless Performance. Limited Freedom. Timeless Iconography. A Spellbinging Vision. A New Expression of Luxury. The Most Connected Rolls-Royce Ever. The World's First Ultra-Luxury Electric Super Coupé.
- Lamborghini One-Offs Invencible & AutÉntica - since 2023. "Two one-offs, a roadster and a coupé, mark the end of production of super sports cars powered by the V12 combustion engine in the lead-up to the hybrid era. Once again Lamborghini is celebrating the naturally aspirated V12 engine with the unveiling of two one-offs: the Invencible coupé and the Auténtica roadster. Two one-of-a-kind cars that highlight the brand’s DNA and represent the pinnacle of exclusivity and customization, involving the customer from the very beginning of the project to create a completely bespoke car."
- Ferrari Purosangue - (2023-). "Unlike Any Other." The Prancing Horse’s first ever four-door four-seater. The Ferrari Purosangue is the first ever four-door, four-seater car in Ferrari’s history, but models with two rear seats have played a significant role in the company’s strategy since the very beginning. Now, in the culmination of 75 years of leading-edge research, Ferrari has created a unique car and the encapsulation of the Prancing Horse’s DNA, where performance, driving pleasure and comfort coexist in perfect harmony. And that’s why this new model was called Ferrari Purosangue - Italian for thoroughbred.
- BMW XM - (2022-). "The BMW Concept XM looks ahead to the most powerful BMW M car ever to go into series production, which is set to begin at the end of next year. BMW M will therefore be introducing its first standalone vehicle since the legendary BMW M1 in the year it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Electrification underpins an extraordinary driving experience which allows the driver to both glide along in near silence and enjoy the time-honoured pleasure of high performance, M style. Strikingly sculpted surfaces and extravagant lines create a unique design language."
- Lotus Eletre - (2022-). "Carved by air." The all-new and all-electric Lotus Eletre is a striking and progressive Hyper SUV. It takes the core principles and Lotus DNA from more than 70 years of sports car design and engineering, evolving them into a desirable all-new lifestyle car. Eletre has an elegant and exotic look with active aerodynamics and a dramatic porous design. The use of pioneering sustainable materials gives a new level of premium for every journey. 600 km range. 260 km/h top speed. 2,95 secs 0-100 km/h.
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- 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S680 by Virgil Abloh - This 150 units limited-edition version of the V-12–powered Maybach sedan is the final collaboration between Mercedes and the late Virgil Abloh, who died last November, 2021.
- Maserati Grecale 2022 - "It all began in 1963 with the Mistral. Then the Ghibli, Bora, and many others followed. Naming our creations after the winds is a Maserati tradition. Now it’s time for the Grecale, the strong, cool, Mediterranean wind bringing a new wave of technology, performance and design feats. The Grecale embraces a new luxury paradigm made of tradition, innovation, and concrete vision. Every detail has a purpose. Every function expresses emotion, down to the smallest knob. Discover all the key design features of the new Maserati SUV."
- Aston Martin 2022 DBX707 - "A New Seat Of Power." The new Aston Martin DBX707 - the world's most powerful, luxury SUV. A new ruler of adventure with 707PS. Born with a sports car soul, its immense power and peerless handling make every drive a voyage of intensity. A magnetic force with a commanding presence. DBX707 is a new seat of power.
- Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo 2022 - "The new Taycan GTS and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo charge the Porsche electric driving experience with even more intense emotion. The Taycan is the pure expression of a Porsche electric sports car. Striking proportions, timeless and instantly recognizable design, and a perfect blend of performance with everyday usability."
- MCLAREN 720S - (2017-). "Raise Your Limits | Fierce Elegance." A light and strong supercar shaped by the forces of nature. Honed by the elements. Poised for attack. And ferociously fast. Yet beautifully made, tactile and effortlessly usable, every day. The McLaren 720S is purposeful and radical. With apex predator responses. It accelerates from 0-60mph in an incredible 2.8 seconds when provoked. And can cover a quarter of a mile in 10.4 seconds. From a standing start. But raw figures don’t reveal the whole story. There is pure driver engagement and contemporary luxury here too. In depth. A thrilling, accessible, natural balance. Evolution in full flight.
- Ferrari Daytona SP3 2022 with V12 power - "The Essence of Racing Spirit." Ferrari's latest limited-run supercar has been unveiled on 20 November 2021, wearing an iconic nameplate and powered by the firm's most powerful combustion engine. 599 examples will be built from 2022 and will be sold for 2 million each.
- Aston Martin Valkyrie - (2021). "Otherworldly Performance." An incredibly special car with an equally remarkable name. One that immediately evokes connotations of power and honor, of being chosen by the Gods. Only 150 road cars will be made. Valkyrie is Aston Martin’s first ever hypercar and it leaves nothing in reserve.
- Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge - (2021-). "Power is unleashed with Black Badge Wraith. The boldest edition of the world's most powerful Rolls-Royce is sculpted for those who dare to defy convention." Black Badge is for those who reject conformity and live on their own terms. It’s for the innovators, trailblazers, rule-breakers - and above all - those who dare. CO2 emission: 370 g/km; Fuel consumption: 17.4 mpg / 16.2 l/100km.
- Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid - (2021-). "Prepare to take another stunning step on the journey towards an electric Bentley future. The new Flying Spur Hybrid showcases Bentley’s ability to combine sustainable design with exquisite craftsmanship and truly effortless performance. Exhilarating, refined and crafted for the world we live in today - consider this the new standard for luxury hybrid cars."
- Bentley Mulliner Bacalar - (2020). "Bentley Mulliner has revealed the all-new Bacalar. The rarest two-door Bentley of the modern era, and the ultimate expression of two-seat, open-air luxury, this definitive Grand Tourer spearheads a return to coachbuilding by Bentley Mulliner - the oldest coachbuilder in the world. Just 12 examples of this striking, limited edition model are being created, guaranteeing rarity and exclusivity, and offering supreme luxury and breath-taking performance."
- Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 - (2021-). "Future is our legacy." Fifty years since its unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show, the legendary Lamborghini Countach is making headlines again with a limited-series hybrid supercar celebrating the visionary design that revolutionized modern sports cars forever and laid the foundations of the Lamborghini legacy. This is the new Countach LPI 800-4. Inspired by the past, made for the future. Perfect proportions and a futuristic style. The daring, disruptive design that has inspired generations of supercars lives on in this commemorative version, of which only 112 units will be manufactured. The clean lines, the rear longitudinal position of the V12 engine and the iconic scissor doors, now reinterpreted with even sharper edges, make it instantly recognizable and revolutionary at the same time. Exclusive trims have been designed to reflect the car’s unique DNA, such as the solid heritage colors Giallo Countach and Impact White, along with contemporary metallic colors such as Viola Pasifae and Blu Uranus.
- AC Cobra Series 4 electric - (2021-). "Super stealthy. Super electric Superblower." The much-desired AC Cobra 378 Superblower MkIV is going electric and it's certainly not a sacrifice.
- Aston Martin Valhalla - (2021-). "Sensational hybrid supercar, defining the mastery of driving." Aston Martin’s transformational journey takes a huge step forwards with the Valhalla concept car brought to production reality as an extraordinary, truly driver-focused mid-engined hybrid supercar. Combining intense performance with pinpoint dynamics for unprecedented driver involvement and driving experience. Built with chassis, aerodynamic and electronics expertise forged in Formula One, and a cutting-edge hybrid powertrain technology at its heart, Valhalla is a formidable technological showcase. Yet far from engineering the driver out of the loop, Valhalla’s sole focus is immersing them in a new kind of supercar driving experience.
- MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 4MATIC Sedan - (2021-). "The ninth generation of the big Benz introduces tech and comfort we didn't know we needed." Customize your 2021 S 580 4MATIC Sedan. Choose the color, wheels, interior, accessories and more. View pricing, save your build, or search for inventory.
- FERRARI 296 GTB - (2021-). "Defining fun to drive." The 296 GTB, an evolution of Ferrari’s mid-rear-engined two-seater sports berlinetta concept, represents a revolution for the Maranello-based company as it introduces the new 120° V6 engine coupled with a plug-in (PHEV) electric motor capable of delivering up to 830 cv. The car thus redefines the idea of driving fun to provide pure excitement not only when pursuing maximum performance but also during everyday driving.
- 2021 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 - "New car fit for a billionaire." The buyers of these opulent machines will almost never sit in the front seats, we find out just how the top one per cent get around.
- PORSCHE 911 GT3 Touring - (2022-). "2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring is definitely the one to get." The 911 GT3 with Touring Package also sets the performance tone - but with focus primarily on the road. Thanks to ingenious aerodynamics, cornering remains impressive, even without a large rear wing. We know that your time is precious. And every minute in the cockpit is valuable. So, we have once again intensified everything that makes a sports car: performance, tuning, aerodynamics. Time flies. This is your time. Hop in.
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED Convertible - (2021-): "The new Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible is born to thrill. Powered by an immense W12 engine and a specially calibrated powertrain, it puts 650 brake horsepower at your disposal, turning open-air grand touring into pure driving excitement. Its dramatic convertible design is enhanced with exclusive Speed details to create an aggressive and athletic style that is as bold with the roof up, as it is irresistible with it down. And whichever you choose, you can experience the pure joy of living in the moment with every drive that follows."
- Rolls-Royce Boat Tail - (2021-). "A hand-built masterpiece | A once-in-a-lifestime experience." Envisioned by extraordinary clients and realised by the master artisans of Coachbuild, this singular imagining honours the owners’ lifelong reverence for life at sea. Coachbuild presents individuals of extraordinary achievement, culture, and vision to craft an entirely original motor car - and stake claim in the marque’s legendary history. With Coachbuild, one realises a dream in partnership with the world’s finest designers, engineers, and artisans.
- FERRARI 812 COMPETIZIONE - (2021-). "Racing Soul." The 812 Competizione is the ultimate expression of Ferrari’s concept of an extreme front-engined berlinetta and hones the characteristics of the critically-acclaimed 812 Superfast to a level never seen before. The car encapsulates and epitomises the company’s 70-plus years of experience on the world’s circuits, drawing on its thoroughbred sports car DNA to deliver a perfect marriage of performance, form and functionality. Aimed at Ferrari’s most passionate collectors and connoisseurs, it features numerous uncompromising engineering solutions to guarantee peerless driving pleasure.
- ASTON MARTIN Vantage & Vantage F1 Edition - (2021-). "A born predator." Vantage Roadster is the perfect partner to the Coupe, designed side by side they sit together united in their commitment to providing the ultimate driving thrills.
- MERCEDES-BENZ EQS Electric - (2022-). "The new all-electric EQS." The EQS is the first all-electric luxury saloon from Mercedes-EQ. With it, Mercedes-EQ is redefining this vehicle segment. The EQS is also the first model to be based on the modular architecture for luxury and executive-class electric vehicles. Fusing technology, design, functionality and connectivity, the EQS delights both drivers and passengers. First models on the market will be the EQS 450+ with 245 kW and the EQS 580 4MATIC with 385 kW.
- Bentley Reindeer Eight - (2020-). World famous celebrity commissions festive edition of the new Flying Spur V8 from Bentley Mulliner. Hand-crafted at the ho-ho-home of Bentley Motors in Crewe. Unique exterior badging and personalised 3D gold printed mascot complement golden 22" wheels and gold styling specification. Grand Black veneer showcases a North Pole winter night scene with inlays to fascias and door waistrails.
- Audi 2022 Q4 e-tron concept - "Audi is now giving an advance look at a further automobile with an all-electric drive at the Geneva Motor Show: The Audi Q4 e-tron concept is a compact four-door SUV with an exterior length of 4.59 meters whose relation to the Audi e-tron is apparent at first glance."
- PORSCHE 911 GT3 - (The seventh edition: 2021). "Carpe secundum." A new swan-neck mounted rear wing for additional downforce. Others use their day effectively. We make the most of every single second. Because we know that time is precious. And every moment in the cockpit is valuable. So for the new 911 GT3, we have further refined everything that constitutes a genuine sports car: aerodynamics, performance, tuning, driving pleasure and adrenaline. Time flies. This is your time. Get in.
- RANGE ROVER SVAutobiography Long Wheelbase - "An unmatched combination of luxury, design and all-terrain performance." SVAutobiography and SVAutobiography Dynamic represent the best that Range Rover has to offer. Both models combine the finest materials and outstanding performance to create an unrivalled luxury experience.
- Audi e-tron GT (2021) - "Ideas start the future." Pure emotion is something more than words alone can express. Technical brilliance is more than just performance data. True beauty is more than skin deep. Introducing the e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT, our idea for the future. Starting from $99,900.
- Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Sedan - (2021-). "Redefining luxury. Yet again." The most advanced sedan we’ve ever produced. Updated with innovations throughout, the S-Class has never been more focused on the comfort and well-being of its passengers.
- Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish 25 - (2020-). "Now comes the Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish 25 by R-Reforged, fully endorsed by Aston Martin. Re-visited. Re-imagined. Re-designed. Re-created, refined and Re-born, using new materials, advanced technologies and fresh inspiration. You can be part of this continuing success story, working with us to build your own individual Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish 25 by R-Reforged. It will never be a best-seller, because it is a bespoke build available in a strictly limited global edition of 25 only."
- Ferrari F8 Spider - (2020-). "Wild at Heart. The Evolution of the Species. The Best Engine in the Last 20 Years." The F8 Spider’s greatest achievement is the fact that it unleashes its power instantaneously with zero turbo lag, whilst retaining this V8’s unique and very special soundtrack. To achieve their goal of making the car’s impressive performance easy to access and control, Ferrari’s engineers worked on integrating engine and aerodynamics performance with the latest iteration of the vehicle dynamics control systems. The F8 Spider’s cockpit retains the classic, driver-oriented look typical of Ferrari’s mid-rear-engined berlinettas. A concept that creates a symbiotic relationship between driver and car.
- Ferrari Portofino M - (2020-). "A constantly evolving story." The Ferrari Portofino M, which features the legendary ‘M’ suffix, for Modificata, in its name, is the evolution of the Ferrari Portofino. The new Prancing Horse 2+ spider boasts a slew of new technical and design features, most notably an 8-speed dual-clutch gearbox and a five-position Manettino, an absolute first for a Ferrari GT convertible. Every drive aboard the Ferrari Portofino M is a voyage of (re)discovery.
- MASERATI MC20 - (2020-). "The First of its Kind." The Maserati Super Sports Car that pushes the boundaries of time. Race audaciously into a brave new future.
- Rolls-Royce Ghost - (2020-). "A Vision Beyond the Veil. A Whisper in the Wind." Built upon the architecture of luxury. Perfection is the expression of each element in its purest form.
- Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended - (2021-). "Whether you drive or are driven, this is a space for clarity." Ghost Extended is underpinned with a custom-built aluminium chassis. In light of these bespoke proportions, Rolls-Royce designers and engineers were gifted with complete freedom when imagining a Ghost Extended that embodies resolute perfection. The strength and rigidity of the aluminium results in a drive that is categorically steady, smooth and silent — elevating the Magic Carpet Ride sensation like never before.
- ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM V by Lunaz Design - (2020-). "For 60 years a Rolls-Royce Phantom has carried the most influential people in the world, often on the most momentous occasions in history. This extraordinary legacy is given new life through the introduction of the fully-electric Rolls-Royce Phantom V by Lunaz. Now is the time to drive and be driven in an entirely usable, sustainable and reliable evocation of ‘The Best Car in the World’."
- Lamborghini SiÁn Roadster - (2020-). "Ahead Of Its Time." The first open-top hybrid Lamborghini super sports car to feature a super capacitor. Limited to only 19 examples.
- Bentley New Bentayga - (2020-). In 2020, Bentley has launched the new Bentayga, the second generation of this luxurious SUV. With the new Bentayga range, Bentley continues to innovate and explore the possibilities which arise where ultimate luxury meets thrilling performance. The new Bentayga has been breathtakingly reimagined to inspire exploration in its purest form. It seamlessly fuses a commanding new design with empowering performance and a suite of innovative technologies to create a luxury SUV that excels in any environment - accompanied by a powerful and dynamic driving experience. Bentayga's exceptional handling and outstanding ride comfort lets you experience every environment in world-class refinement.
- PORSCHE 911 Targa 4S - (2020-). "Sports Car Performance." Powerful twin-turbo six-cylinder horizontally opposed engine in the rear. A timeless design, a contemporary interpretation. The unmistakable silhouette of the 911 is characterized by its iconic flyline. It has barely changed since 1963, and has shaped the DNA of all Porsche models. Including, of course, the 911 Cabriolet and Targa models.
- Ferrari Monza SP2 - (2019-). "The first in a new concept of limited series 'Icona' cars." The Ferrari Monza SP2, together with the Monza SP1, are the forerunners in a new concept, known as ‘Icona’ (Icon), that taps into a leitmotif of the most evocative cars in the company’s history to create a new segment of special limited series cars for clients and collectors. The intention is to use a modern aesthetic to reinterpret a timeless style, with technologically advanced components and the highest performance possible through continuous innovation.
- Ferrari Purosangue - (2021-). "We never thought we'd see the day where a Ferrari SUV became a reality, but in the wake of successful high-dollar performance sport-utes, the stage is set for the 2022 Ferrari Purosangue. Expect to pay through the nose for such a ride; prices could start as high as $350,000."
- Bentley Mulliner Bacalar - (2020). "Bentley Mulliner has revealed the all-new Bacalar. The rarest two-door Bentley of the modern era, and the ultimate expression of two-seat, open-air luxury, this definitive Grand Tourer spearheads a return to coachbuilding by Bentley Mulliner - the oldest coachbuilder in the world. Just 12 examples of this striking, limited edition model are being created, guaranteeing rarity and exclusivity, and offering supreme luxury and breath-taking performance."
- KOENIGSEGG Gemera - (2020). "The world's first Mega-GT & Koenigsegg's first for four." Limited production four-seat plug-in hybrid grand tourer. 300 units planned.
- Rolls-Royce Celestial - (2013-) "A truly unique car, Celestial Phantom encapsulates the spirit of 1 January 2003 when - at midnight - the new Phantom was revealed and handed over to its owner, at the Home of Rolls-Royce. Celestial Phantom celebrates the beauty of craftsmanship and is recognised as the most exclusive Bespoke Rolls-Royce ever created. The roof’s lining features over 1,000 hand-woven fibre optic lights, representing the star-filled sky exactly as it was in Goodwood on that historic night. Adorning the door-cappings, centre console lid and partition wall are 446 diamonds. Precisely hand-set. The exterior colour evokes the night sky by integrating fine glass particles into the paint to achieve an alluring sense of both depth and light. And the starry night theme continues inside with dusky fine leather upholstery."
- Mercedes-Benz Weekender - since 2020. "With seating for five and sleeping for four, the Mercedes-Benz Weekender is more than just a daily driver."
- Aspark Owl - "The 2,012bhp Aspark Owl is the most powerful production hypercar." All-electric battery-powered sports car manufactured by Japanese engineering firm Aspark. The Owl is made largely of carbon fibre, and built around a spaceframe chassis, with wonder-weave body panels. It uses magnesium alloy wheels. It does 0-60mph in just 1.69s.
- Porsche Taycan - "Soul, electrified." Porsche definitively enters the electric era with the Taycan. The Taycan is a totally new and innovative platform from Porsche, and as expected, pure emotion and maximum driving pleasure hold true as they do for any Porsche.
- BMW X6 Vantablack - (2019-). "A world premiere without the bright lights: BMW is the first manufacturer to produce a Vantablack car, painted with a light-absorbing paint in the blackest black."
- Lotus Evija - (2020-). "The First British All-Electric Hypercar." The thrilling next chapter of one of the greatest automotive stories ever told. The Lotus Evija continues a rich, 70-year tradition of iconic, game-changing road and racing cars. A target power output of some 2,000ps, zero to 62mph in under three seconds and a top speed of 200mph. The sports car weighs as little as 1,680kg, due largely to the lightweight carbon fiber monocoque structure, for an impressive pure electric driving range of 250 miles. Priced from £1.7m (roughly $2.1m plus duties and taxes).
- Bentley EXP 100 GT - "Bentley marks 100th birthday with futuristic new concept car." Rather than revisiting the past, the company is looking toward the future with the electric, autonomous EXP 100 GT concept. Unveiled at Bentley's headquarters in Crewe, the one-off concept imagines an ultra-posh grand tourer for the year 2035.
- BMW MINI Electric - (2020-). "This is the MINI Electric. A full EV version of the three-door hatch complete with a 124-mile range, three trim levels and a starting price of £24,400. It’s on sale now with deliveries beginning in March 2020."
- CitroËn C5 Aircross - "An Ultra-Comfortable and Flexible SUV." Citroën is unveiling New C5 Aircross SUV; classically SUV-shaped with its large 720mm diameter wheels, its robust and muscular design and its raised ground clearance of 230mm. Its unique personality and strong style choices such as its Airbump inspired lower door and wheel arch protectors, roof bars, and a broad range of personalisation options make it 100% Citroën in its design and character.
- Ferrari SF90 Stradale - since 2019. "The New Series-Production Supercar." The car’s name encapsulates the true significance of all that has been achieved in terms of performance. The reference to the 90th anniversary of the foundation of Scuderia Ferrari underscores the strong link that has always existed between Ferrari’s track and road cars. A brilliant encapsulation of the most advanced technologies developed in Maranello, the SF90 Stradale is also the perfect demonstration of how Ferrari immediately transitions the knowledge and skills it acquires in competition to its production cars. First series production PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle): V8 turbo, 1000cv maximum power, weight/power ratio of 1.57 kg/cv.
- MERCEDES-BENZ 2019 A 220 Sedan - "A tech-filled Benz no longer requires your entire life savings."
- BUGATTI LA VOITURE NOIRE - (2019)."Reminiscence of an Icon." A pioneering spirit, passion for perfection and the desire to continually redefine its limits have been the key characteristics of BUGATTI since it was founded 110 years ago. None of the brand’s masterpieces reflect these values more impressively than the Type 57 SC Atlantic.
- MERCEDES-BENZ EQC SUV Electric - "Slated to go on sale in the U.S. in 2020, the GLC-size crossover is powered by an 80-kWh battery, giving it a range of about 279 miles (in the notoriously optimistic New European Driving Cycle) on a full charge and a combined output of 402 hp and 564 lb-ft of torque courtesy of two electric motors located on both axles offering different outputs - good enough for 4.9-second sprints from 0-60 mph."
- Bugatti DIVO - (2019-). "Happiness isnt't just around the corner. It is the corner." The DIVO is the most agile and dynamic car BUGATTI has ever created - a perfect homage for the 110th anniversary, which will be held in 2019. A monumental driving machine, production will be strictly limited to just 40 units.
- 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt - "Like the 1968 original, this special-edition Mustang delivers tire-smoking performance and stop-you-in-your-tracks, smoking-hot looks. With high-performance components, unique BULLITT design features and some must-have options, this Mustang will blow you away." Modeled after the 1968 Ford Mustang 390 GT fastback driven by McQueen’s character, Frank Bullitt, the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt edition builds on the content of the Mustang GT Premium.
- 2019 Jaguar I-PACE - "Our First All-Electric Car." Introducing the Jaguar I-PACE, our first all-electric SUV. See the evolution of the art of performance, with refined sports precision and a stunning design.
- Jaguar E-type Concept Zero - (2017-). "The most beautiful electric car in the world." In 1961 the Jaguar E-type first turned heads with its electrifying looks and sensational performance. Even Enzo Ferrari proclaimed it ‘The most beautiful car in the world’. Now more than six decades later it’s turning heads again. Concept Zero combines E-type’s breathtaking design with electric power for the first time.
- Aston Martin DB11 Volante - (2018). Completes the family; offering an equally stunning, open-topped GT experience. Surface lines emanating from nose to tail in both the Coupe and Volante.
- Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury - "Exclusive motoring at the highest level." Even includes an internal tea service console & tea service.
- Mercedes CLS - (2018). "Third Generation of the Original." The new Mercedes-Benz CLS (C 257) 2018 pioneers the new design idiom of Mercedes-Benz, which is recognisable by its clear contours and reduced lines.
- BUGATTI CHIRON SPORT - (2018). "The Ultimate Super Sports Car.Redefined." The CHIRON SPORT is BUGATTI’s breathtaking new interpretation of the ultimate super sports car, unveiled at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. A firmer chassis setting combined with lightweight components provide even sharper handling and exhilarating agility - without compromising the CHIRON’s uniquely luxurious character.
- Rolls-Royce PHANTOM LIMELIGHT COLLECTION - "Designed for famous people." Limited (25 units) version of Phantom aimed at high profile people such as celebrities, famous business people and royalty. It included Concealed Fragrance Holder for three individual fragrances is located in the top left pocket of the Ladies' pannier, watches holder at the concealed section of Gentlemen's pannier, top right pocket with fragrance bottles in the Gentlemen's pannier and 2 watch or jewellery holders at Ladies' pannier, buyer-specified fragrance bottles, universal vanity pouch at bottom left pocket, Ladies' and Gentleman's Accessory Z-Boxes at door pannier.
- 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt - "Modeled after the 1968 Ford Mustang 390 GT fastback driven by McQueen’s character, Frank Bullitt, the 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt edition builds on the content of the Mustang GT Premium."
- Mercedes-Benz V-class Marco Polo - "Pack up and go." Embrace spontaneity with the V-Class Marco Polo. Stylish, sporty and practical, it’s the perfect companion for big days out, overnight stays and weekends away.
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S Coupe - "A rare mix of style & nerdery."
- Bentley New Continental GT - (2018-). "The world of grand touring has changed." With a completely new 6.0 litre, twin-turbocharged W12 engine, a step-change in technology and a truly stunning design language, the new Continental GT is unmatched in its class. This Bentley GT coupé is the quintessential grand tourer - phenomenally powerful, beautifully designed and exquisitely crafted.
- Aston Martin Vantage - (2018-) "A Born Predator." Race track, winding country road or the everyday commute, Vantage is an Aston Martin of outstanding class, delivering a drive so intensely felt that it demands to be experienced time and time again.
- Mercedes-AMG GT R - (2017-) "The Beast of the Green Hell." Developed on the racetrack. Built for the street. The advanced technology of the Mercedes-AMG GT R delivers the ultimate driving experience such that it conveys the experience of our motorsport origins in every fiber and ushers in a new era.
- LAMBORGHINI Terzo Millennio - (2017-). "The Sports Car of the Future." Develops through 4 pillars: Energy, Innovation in Materials, Powertrain & Vehicle Architecture, Sound & Emotion. The sports car of the future uses electricity instead of gasoline.
- 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII - "The world needs icons."
- Ferrari Portofino - "A GT that represent a unique combination of sportiness, elegance and on board comfort."
- TESLA MODEL 3 - "Production is scheduled to begin in mid 2017. At this time, the delivery estimate for new reservations is mid 2018 or later, depending on country of delivery."
- BMW Concept 8 Series - "Return to a new era." It combines the agility of a sports car with the style of a gentleman.
- Jaguar F-Pace - (2016-). "The first Jaguar luxury performance SUV brings together sporty handling and dramatic beauty with everyday practicality and efficiency."
- PGO Cevennes - "Reconstructed Past and Embraced Modernity."
- Bentley EXP12 Speed 6e Concept - Electric Sports Car.
- Bentley Continental Supersports - (2017-). The upcoming Continental Supersports will be the most powerful Bentley ever, and at at a maximum of 209 mph—0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds - the fastest four-seat car on the planet.
- MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 650 Convertible - (2017-). Limited edition of 300. "The Ultimate Luxury Convertible." It comes with a 621-hp V12 engine and Swarovski crystals embedded in the headlights.
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY - (2017-). The new Lamborghini SUV.
- Range Rover Evoque Convertible SUV - (2016-). "With cutting edge engineering, the Range Rover Evoque Convertible is a SUV for all-seasons."
- Mercedes-Benz Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 - "Ultimate in luxury: Study of an ultra-stylish luxury-class coupé."
- LAMBORGHINI Centario - (2016-). Only 20 coupé and 20 roadster versions of the Centenario will be produced and all 40 cars are already sold, at a start price of 1.75 million euros plus tax.
- BRISTOL BULLET - (2016). "Bristol Cars is excited to unveil the first new Bristol car since 2003 in the shape of an all-new 70th Anniversary model - the Bristol BULLET."
- ASTON MARTIN AM-RB 001 - "The £2.5m Aston Martin that's faster than a Formula One car."
- Mercedes-AMG GT R - (2018). "The nastiest version of the AMG GT to date."
- BENTLEY MULSANNE EXTENDED WHEELBASE - (2016-). "Explore the new pinnacle of Bentley luxury."
- Porsche 718 Boxster S - "For the sport of it." (2016-) From MSRP US$ 68,400.00.
- ASTON MARTIN Vantage GT8 - (2016-). "Taking the V8 Vantage to dynamic new extremes." Road-legal race car.
- MCLAREN 570GT - (2017-). "For the Journey."
- Acura NSX - "The thinking man's supercar."
- BMW 750i xDrive - (2016-).
- BUGATTI CHIRON - (2016). 'We have made the best even better.' The beastly, faster-than-fast, 1,500hp Veyron successor.
- ASTON MARTIN DB11 - (2016-).
- Gumpert Arrow - (2016-). The 986bhp (1000hp) & 224mph Arrow hypercar.
- Ferrari GTC4Lusso - (2017-). "A whole new world."
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO S - (2017-). "The new 911 Turbo S."
- Lamborghini HuracÁn LP 580-2 - (2016-).
- Rolls-Royce Dawn - (2015-). "A Rolls-Royce like no other."
- Force 1 V10 - (2016-). VLF Automotive. 745-HP 8.4 L V10 engine. Price: US$268,000.
- FERRARI 488 GTB - (2015-).
- FFZERO1 - "Glimpse Into the Future." Internet-connected 1,000-horsepower FFZero1 incorporates several ambitious elements including: the ability to top 200mph (321 kph) and accelerate from zero to 60mph in less than three seconds; a helmet that provides oxygen and water to the driver; "aero tunnels" that channel air through the vehicle to reduce drag and cool the batteries; a multi-touch screen interface and augmented reality views projected onto the road ahead.
- W Motors Fenyr Supersport - 900 hp. Price: US$3.4 million.
- Ferrari F12tdf - (2015-). Just 799 will be built.
- KOENIGSEGG CCXR Trevita - limited to just three examples. Price: US$4.85 million.
- Aston Martin DBX Concept - (2015-). All-electric GT crossover. Aston Martin's answer to Tesla's Model X.
- McLaren 675LT - (2015-).
- MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S - (2016).
- Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept - (2015). First look at our British interpretation of a pinnacle luxury, high performance two-seater sports car.
- ROLLS-ROYCE Maharaja PHANTOM Drophead COUPÉ - (2014). One-of-a-kind Bespoke vehicle created exclusively for customers in Dubai.
- PORSCHE Macan S - (2014-). "Life, intensified."
- Mercedes-Maybach S600 - "Unprecedented exclusivity. Unlimited luxury." (2015-).
- FORD MUSTANG Rocket - (2015). "The ultimate American muscle car." 725-horsepower carbon-fiber Ford Mustang based off the latest 2015 Mustang.
- PORSCHE 911 CARRERA GTS - "All that matters." (2015-).
- Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GT - (2014-) "The World's Next Great Sports Car".
- Jaguar Lightweight E-type - Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled the first of six reborn Lightweight E-types, which will go on sale for an estimated £1 million apiece following their debut at the Pebble Beach concours event in California on August 14.
- Rimac Concept One - two-seat high-performance electric sports car. Described as the world's first electric supercar and the world's fastest accelerating electric automobile as of 2013. Top speed: 305 kph. Range: 600 km. Price: US$980,000.
- Bentley Birkin Mulsanne Limited Edition - just 22 cars is available in three colour specifications: Ghost White, Damson, and a contrast of Fountain Blue and Dark Sapphire.
- DELAHAYE - (1895-1954). Delahayes of the 30s are recognized to be some of the most beautiful automobiles ever built.
- Audi Sport Quattro - (2013-). Plug-in hybrid. Total power is rated just shy of 700bhp. Also be one of the fastest, with a claimed 3.7sec 0-62 time and a 189mph top speed. CO2 emissions come in at a claimed 59g/km, fuel economy is rated at a staggering 113mpg while in electric only EV mode, the car will cover 31 miles.
- FERRARI 250 GTO - GRAN TURISMO OMOLOGATO - (1962-1964). In October 2013 the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO made for Stirling Moss became the world's most expensive car, selling in a private transaction for $52 million. The red competition car, formerly owned by the Greenwich, Connecticut-based collector Paul Pappalardo, was acquired by an unidentified buyer in a private transaction.
- Aston Martin CC100 - (2013). Concept car produced by the British car company Aston Martin to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
- Aston Martin DBS Coupé Zagato Centennial - (2013-).
- Jaguar XJ Ultimate - "The most beautiful limousine in Jaguar’s history." The definitive luxury car.
- Aston Martin Vanquish - (2012-). "The Ultimate Grand Tourer."
- ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH - (2013-). "Power, style and drama."
- LAFERRARI - (2013). The successor to the Enzo Ferrari. 6.3-liter V12 engine with 789 horsepower married to a 160-hp electric motor.
- BENTLEY NEW FLYING SPUR - (2013-). Luxury sedan.
- LAMBORGHINI Veneno - (2013-). Most powerful, most expensive Lamborghini ever! 750-horsepower. Price: US$4.6 million.
- MCLAREN P1 - (2013-). Limited-production mid-engine plug-in hybrid sports car produced by British automobile manufacturer McLaren Automotive. Debuted at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.
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