Automotive
MANHART’s RV 650 Dips the Range Rover in Gold
Wuppertal, Germany-based, MANHART, is known internationally for its affinity for automotive restoration modifications. Since its 1986 founding by Wilfried and Günther Manhart, the company has reimagined vehicles spanning BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lang Rover, Range Rover, Porsche, Audi and more. Now the brand is extending its Range Rover mod catalog with the reveal of its new RV 650.The one-off build sees a striking glossy black design that is accented with gold strips and decorative trims. The SUV is based on the Range Rover P350 and has been crafted as an exclusive build for a customer in Eastern Europe. Moving inside the vehicle, MANHART has tossed the interior in Bordeaux red and gold leather. The series of decorative accents also extend to the dashboard, steering wheel and center console.Und...
Stunning 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Surfaces at Auction
A gorgeous example of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series recently surfaced at a Bring A Trailer auction and at the time of writing has sold for $705,000 USD -- with only 2,600 miles on the odometer, the vehicle stands out as a gem of luxury sports cars and a desirable collectible for any enthusiast.The 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series, first unveiled at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, is known for its exceptional performance and design. It stands out as the fifth Black Series model developed by AMG, renowned for its superior engineering and craftsmanship. It's worth noting that this model is 154 pounds lighter than its standard SLS AMG counterpart, primarily due to its extensive use of carbon fiber in the drivetrain, spaceframe and various body components.This particular ex...
McLaren Replaces Its GT With the All New 626hp GTS
McLaren has unveiled its latest creation, the GTS -- a replacement for its GT, designed to provide a blend of performance and daily driveability, all underpinned by its carbon fiber technology.At the heart of the GTS lies a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine, now enhanced to produce an impressive 626hp, roughly 14hp more than its predecessor. This power, combined with a feather-light weight of just 3,351 lbs, provides the GTS a class-leading power-to-weight ratio of 412hp-per-ton. These figures translate into impressive performance capabilities, making the GTS capable of 0 to 60mph in just 3.1 seconds and 0 to 124mph in 8.9 seconds.The GTS's design is a testament to McLaren's commitment to functional beauty. The vehicle retains the lines of the GT, with new enhancements for a more assertive ...
The Pagani Imola Roadster: an Ultra-Limited Street Legal Hypercar
Recently, Pagani unveiled one of its latest creations, the Imola Roadster, a street-legal hypercar that boasts an 850hp producing twin-turbo AMG V12. Limited to just eight units worldwide, the high-performance, open-top marvel is instantly a highly coveted collector's vehicle.While it is inspired by the track-only Huayra R, the Imola Roadster is more than just a convertible twin to the 2020 Imola Coupé, instead, it represents a unique blend of the Huayra Roadster BC's advanced technology and the Huayra R's aerodynamic design. According to Lorenzo Kerkoc, Head of Pagani Grandi Complicazioni, this integration results in a vehicle that is "much more advanced and complex."At the heart of the Imola Roadster is an enhanced Pagani V12 engine, boasting 850hp at 5,600 rpm and a torque of 1,100 nm, ...
Heimplanet x Tesla’s Tent Converts the Cybertruck Into a Portable Campsite
Tesla’s Cybertruck has been one of the automotive brand’s lengthier paths to a new car. Consumers have been waiting years to get behind the wheel of the new model and Tesla finally released its first batch in November.The delay of the electric truck hasn’t stopped Tesla from working on some gear to accompany it. The company teamed up with Heimplanet, a maker of tents and tarps, for a product that makes the Cybertruck a vehicle a bit more conducive to camping.The Heimplanet x Tesla Cybertruck Basecamp attaches to the car to form an inflatable tent with a “geodesic air-frame design.” It can be inflated in just a few minutes using an air pump and doesn’t require the attachment of any additional poles.A kaleidoscope-printed nylon provides protection from the elements, alongside an extendable a...
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster to be Auctioned by RM Sotheby’s
RM Sotheby’s is set to auction a rare 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster, as part of its upcoming Arizona 2024 sale, taking place in Phoenix during Arizona Car Week.Born from the formidable partnership of Mercedes-Benz, AMG and McLaren -- this iconic roadster represents a unique blend of luxury and performance, hailing from a limited production of just 670 units manufactured between 2006 and 2008.The SLR McLaren Roadster is a testament to the engineering prowess of its creators. Powered by a 5.4L, supercharged V-8 engine developed by AMG, it delivers 626 hp. This powerplant enables the Roadster to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds, with a top speed of 206 mph.This particular SLR McLaren Roadster is a US-market model first sold through Mercedes-Benz of Miami in March 2008...
Ultra-Rare 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster Hits RM Sotheby’s Auction Block
RM Sotheby's, through the Sotheby's Sealed platform, is offering an ultra-rare example of the 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster, with specifications that make it one of only two in the world and considered to be one of the most desirable Diablos in existence.Specifications that make the 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV Roadster one of two include its rear-wheel drive powertrain, removable roof and distinctive SV styling. Initially ordered by Touring Auto of Milan, the vehicle has quite a storied history, having been owned by several renowned Lamborghini collectors. The car, with its matching numbers, has been meticulously maintained and now presents a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire one of the most exclusive road-going Lamborghinis of the modern era.This particular model is the epit...
RUF North America Unveils Its First U.S. Production-Spec SCR
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 Unleashes the SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE: Its Most Powerful SL Yet
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 ...
RJ de Vera Wants the Very Best for Enthusiasts and the Car Community
It's not every day we get a true car industry leader for our ongoing DRIVERS series, but when we do, we love learning about their career and how they got there. It's a dream come true for a lot, so the knowledge and advice they pass down is truly inspiring. And RJ de Vera is the perfect role model for this.RJ de Vera is a veritable household name for car enthusiasts. His humble beginnings as an editor at Super Street magazine would eventually lead to consultation and work for numerous brands like XBox's Forza Motorsport 2 and Valvoline, a small stint on MTV's car-centric series Trick It Out, senior positions at Meguiar's and 3M and much more. Oh and yes of course, he starred and consulted in the first Fast and the Furious film long before it jumped the shark with submarines, zombie cars an...
Tesla Recalls 2 Million Cars to Address Autopilot “Defect”
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...
Lamborghini Provides Italian State Police with Urus Performante
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...
