Autos

RUF North America, the official U.S. representative of Ruf Automobile GmbH, has announced the arrival of the first U.S. production-spec RUF SCR. The vehicle was first unveiled at its facility located within The Concours Club, a prestigious racing venue in Miami, Florida.The SCR, a testament to RUF's engineering prowess, is the second model built on the company's unique carbon-fiber monocoque chassis. Distinctively, RUF stands alone in producing a chassis of this kind, coupled with a rear engine and manual transmission, a rarity in modern sports car design.Notably, the SCR is set to be an exclusive offering, with only 70 handcrafted units planned to be produced. The manufacturer's debut model boasts an elegant Ivory exterior, complemented by a black and grey Alcantara interior. The interior...

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled what it's saying is its most "innovative and powerful" SL ever -- the SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE. This latest example of the iconic SL brings with it a handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 Biturbo engine, paired with an AMG Electric Drive Unit, which together produce 805 hp and up to 1,047 lb-ft of torque.While raw power is certainly the focal point of the SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE, it also boasts a suite of sophisticated features, including active roll stabilization, fully variable all-wheel drive and rear-axle steering, all coming standard alongside a ceramic high-performance composite brake system.Thanks to its immediate response to the electric drive on the rear axle, the vehicle is capable of a 0-60 mph time of just 2.8 seconds. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with standard ...

Tesla will recall more than two million cars in the U.S. to fix a "defect" in the brand's Autopilot system. The massive figure accounts for almost every Model S, Y, X and 3 that the brand has sold in the country, since Autopilot launched in 2015.The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the recall notice on Monday, following a two-year investigation regarding a number of accidents that occurred with Tesla's vehicles using the Autopilot system."In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature’s controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse,” the NHTSA said in a statement. The agency noted that the feature's inconsistencies could be responsible for an "increased risk of a collision."In response to the notice, Te...

In continuation of a 20-year-long partnership, Lamborghini has provided the Italian State Police with a utility-equipped Urus Performante or Urus S -- sporting a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine that produces over 650 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque.The handover ceremony took place at Piazza del Viminale, with Stephan Winkelmann, the Chairman and CEO of Lamborghini, presenting the keys to the Head of Police, Vittorio Pisani.This latest addition marks the sixth Lamborghini model to join the Highway Police fleet since the collaboration began in 2004 and while high-speed pursuits might be the first thing that comes to mind, Lamborghini expressed that the vehicle will most likely play a role in various special operations. These operations could include the transportation of medical organs and plasma or ot...

A piece of rally racing history has hit the auction block, the 2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS, famously driven by the late great Ken Block and his co-driver Alex Gelsomino.This iconic vehicle, converted to Open Class rally racing specifications in 2006 by Vermont SportsCar, has seen a rich and eventful journey in the world of extreme motorsports.Initially wrapped in a striking black vinyl with a #43 Monster Energy livery, the Impreza was a dominant presence in X Games rally events. Its journey continued under the stewardship of driver Mark Fox and Jake Blattner, who co-piloted the car at the New England Forest Rally in 2009.Under the hood, the Impreza boasts a turbocharged 2.0L flat-four engine, propelling all four wheels through a sophisticated KAPS five-speed dog-box manual transmission. The...

RM Sotheby’s is set to auction off an ultra-rare 1993 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport Prototype, one 30 ever made and one of only two laboratory chassis used for mechanical development, testing and homologation -- expected to realize as much as $3,400,000 USD.The automotive gem joins other legendary cars like the 2015 McLaren P1 and 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, all set to be auctioned as part of its upcoming New York 2023 sale, which begins later today, Friday, December 8.A testament to the revival of the esteemed Bugatti brand in the late 1980s, the 1993 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport Prototype encapsulates a blend of ambitious engineering and exclusive luxury. The story of this Bugatti begins with Italian entrepreneur Romano Artioli's vision to resurrect the Bugatti name -- resulting in the creation of...

New Zealand-based automotive manufacturer, Rodin Cars, has officially completed the first track test for its FZERO prototype -- a significant next step for the closed-cockpit 1,000 hp plus hypercar, since its unveiling last year.The FZERO's inaugural run on the company's dedicated test track symbolizes a major leap forward for Rodin Cars. Following the success of their FZED single-seat track car, the FZERO project stands as a testament to its escalating ambitions in the world of high-performance automobiles. Designed and built in Rodin Cars' facility near Mount Lyford, the FZERO incorporates three specially designed test circuits and a production unit.David Dicker, a technology billionaire, racing enthusiast, and the designer behind Rodin Cars, personally piloted the FZERO on its first run...

Toyota has introduced its latest concept car, the FT-Se, a two-seater electric sports car, marking a step forward in the evolution of high-performance vehicles for the objectively carbon-neutral era. First shown and teased at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 in Tokyo, encapsulates Toyota's vision of the future of driving.The FT-Se, standing for "Future Toyota Sports Electric," combines Toyota Gazoo Racing's (GR) motorsport expertise with advanced electric technology, offering a glimpse into the evolving relationship between drivers and their cars. With a sleek and smooth silhouette, the FT-Se boasts a compact height of 1,220mm and a width of 1,895mm, reminiscent of classic sports cars. Its design features aerodynamic lines, distinctive trapezoidal shapes and a striking rear spoiler.Inside, the...

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled a new entry point for its performance-driven vehicles, expressed through the all-new AMG CLE 53 Coupe, a model that it says blends the elegance of the AMG E-Class with the sportiness of the AMG C-Class.At the heart of the CLE 53 Coupe is an enhanced 3.0L inline six-cylinder engine, equipped with turbocharging and an electric auxiliary compressor that delivers 443 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque -- with an overboost function temporarily increases torque to 443 lb-ft. Adding to the engine's prowess is a 48-volt integrated starter generator that adds 23 hp and 151 lb-ft, designed for smooth power delivery at lower speeds.The AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission and AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system are designed to ensure that the power is efficiently transferre...

Unplugged Performance, a self-proclaimed leader in the industry when it comes to upgrading Tesla vehicles, has often been known for the upgraded high performance Model S. Due to the proximity to Tesla's design studio in Hawthorne, California, Unplugged Performance and Tesla seem to have a special relationship. Almost immediately after Elon Musk announced the Cybertruck, Unplugged also almost immediately revealed the performance tune for the steel truck. Being that Unplugged is close to Tesla, SpaceX and Starlink, the company has often produced tuner parts for various Teslas long before competitors. Unplugged Performance CEO Ben Schaffer said about the Cybertruck tune, "This is an extensively engineered and comprehensive approach to unlocking maximum potential of the beast that is Cybertruc...