Automotive
Williams Racing x Michelob ULTRA To Celebrate Legendary Racers With “Lap of Legends” TV Special
Michelob ULTRA and Williams Racing are teaming up for a one-of-its-kind television special in honor of the Formula 1 Grand Prix. The brand and auto team are celebrating the race, a momentous occasion in the racing industry with a television special titled Lap of Legends.Using AI, the show will see one real professional race car driver face off against generative Williams racers from throughout the British team’s history.Set at the Silverstone Circuit in Towcester, UK, the special will celebrate 45 years of Williams, along with the legendary racers that have competed for them over the years. One current Williams racer will embark on the 16 lap race, competing against “phantom drivers,” who will include Jenson Button, Jacques Vileneueve, Mario Andretti and more, all of whom were generated us...
Lamborghini Introduces the Huracán STO SC 10° Anniversario
Lamborghini has unvield the Huracán STO SC 10° Anniversario at the Lamborghini World Finals 2023 in Vallelunga. By its simplest definition, the vehicle is an updated Huracán with a performance package, including new legacy inspired livery as well as updated shocks, aerodynamics and exhaust."The Huracán STO SC 10° Anniversario is not only a tribute to our racing division Squadra Corse," said Rouven Mohr, the Chief Technical Officer of Automobili Lamborghini, adding "but a concrete demonstration of how experience gained in motorsport can be effectively transferred to the road product, enhancing performance and driving pleasure. We firmly believe that motorsport is the most technically sophisticated and challenging test bed, and Squadra Corse’s know-how is a valuable asset that deserves to be...
The Acura Integra Type S Is the Tuner Culture’s Car, Matured
Everyone grows up, it's inevitable. Our tastes change, our needs change, our perspectives change. But do we change as a whole? That's subjective, as you can take the "tuner" out of the scene, but you can't take the... well you know how that goes.Acura rolled out the Integra Type S earlier this year to mixed reviews, most saying it's too little too late, or blasphemous to add two additional doors – the Integra name has always been a coupe. Others were iffy about it, drawing too close of a comparison to the car to which it's based: the Honda Civic Type R FL5. However, after we spent a good amount of time – and miles – with it, the Type S makes a lot of sense.For our latest Test Drive, we took the Acura Integra Type S on a 524-mile excursion to the Integra's origins – Las Vegas' annual haven ...
Gunther Werks Opens Up Shop in Miami in Partnership with Prestige Imports
Gunther Werks, known for its specialization in restoring and modifying the Porsche 993 generation of the 911, has announced a significant expansion. The California-based company is making its way to the East Coast, with its very first showroom in the region opening up in Miami as part of a partnership with Prestige Imports.Notably, Prestige Imports, with a legacy spanning over four decades, is known for playing a significant role in shaping South Florida's luxury car scene. Their partnership with Gunther Werks is set to elevate the exotic car experience, providing a new dimension of bespoke luxury to its clients and in turn a new client base for Gunther Werks.The Miami showroom will feature Gunther Werks’ array of limited-edition Porsche 911 restorations, including the newly unveiled 750-h...
Inside Look at DMC: An Unsung Hero In the World of Exotic Automotive Tuning
When it comes to exotic and luxury automotive tuning, some of the most well-known household names that come to mind include brands like Brabus, Mansory, Singer Vehicle Design, NOVITEC, and more. However, there's one exotic and luxury tuner that's been steadily climbing the ranks for nearly two decades now but that remains one of the unsung heroes of exotic auto tuning and that is DMC.The German-based tuner, which since its launch has expanded into the American, Middle Eastern and Asian markets, primarily focuses on bespoke carbon fiber modifications for ultra-luxury and exotic vehicles -- with an aim to make the impossible happen for its clients and their dreams a reality.To learn more about DMC and understand what drives automotive enthusiasts to modify their exotic vehicles, which in the...
RM Sotheby’s Sells 1962 Ferrari for $51.7 Million USD
RM Sotheby's is no stranger to offering up some of the world's most coveted vehicles – spanning vintage, luxury, limited-edition and supercar models. Now the collector car auction company has sold a 1962 Ferrari 330 LM/250 GTO, chassis 3765 for a whopping $51.7 million USD.The impressive figure makes it the most valuable Ferrari ever sold at auction and the second-highest sell price for a car at auction. The vehicle hit the sales floor as a part of Sotheby's New York sales of Contemporary and Modern Art. The car, which has been in private ownership by a chairman of the Ferrari Club of America for almost four decades, has now become a major part of automotive history.Additionally, the Ferrari was the only GTO Tipo 1962 raced by Ferrari's racing division, Scuderia Ferrari. Some of its racing...
RM Sotheby’s Sells 1962 Ferrari for $51.7 Million USD
RM Sotheby's is no stranger to offering up some of the world's most coveted vehicles – spanning vintage, luxury, limited-edition and supercar models. Now the collector car auction company has sold a 1962 Ferrari 330 LM/250 GTO, chassis 3765 for a whopping $51.7 million USD.The impressive figure makes it the most valuable Ferrari ever sold at auction and the second-highest sell price for a car at auction. The vehicle hit the sales floor as a part of Sotheby's New York sales of Contemporary and Modern Art. The car, which has been in private ownership by a chairman of the Ferrari Club of America for almost four decades, has now become a major part of automotive history.Additionally, the Ferrari was the only GTO Tipo 1962 raced by Ferrari's racing division, Scuderia Ferrari. Some of its racing...
McLaren Unveils “3-7-59” Themed 750S
McLaren has unveiled some of its most intricate bespoke livery to date, via the "3-7-59 Theme" 750S, a continued celebration of its 60-year anniversary, paying homage to its historic Triple Crown victories.First shown at the Velocity Invitational in California, the livery, crafted by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), required over 1200 hours of work. It commemorates McLaren's triumphs at the Indianapolis 500, the Monaco Grand Prix, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Notably, the presentation was graced by Lando Norris, a current McLaren F1 driver, Pato O’Ward from McLaren IndyCar and former McLaren F1 driver Derek Bell, alongside Michael McDonagh, Director of MSO and Motorsport at McLaren Automotive.The 3-7-59 Theme signifies the race numbers of the victorious McLarens, namely, 3 from the 1974 I...
Tesla Can Sue Cybertruck Resellers for $50,000 USD
According to a report, Tesla's purchase agreement for the Cybertruck includes a "Cybertruck Only." The clause states that buyers cannot sell their vehicle within the first year unless they have explicit permission from the automaker. Breaking the agreement may result in the owner being sued by the auto manufacturer. With deliveries of the Cybertruck on track for November 30, Tesla updated its Motor Vehicle Order Agreement which has now been circulated across the Internet.The new terms state it "may seek injunctive relief to prevent the transfer of title of the Vehicle," or it may "demand liquidated damages from you in the amount of $50,000 or the value received as consideration for the sale or transfer, whichever is greater." The terms go on to also note that resellers could be barred from...
Tesla Can Sue Cybertruck Resellers for $50,000 USD
According to a report, Tesla's purchase agreement for the Cybertruck includes a "Cybertruck Only." The clause states that buyers cannot sell their vehicle within the first year unless they have explicit permission from the automaker. Breaking the agreement may result in the owner being sued by the auto manufacturer. With deliveries of the Cybertruck on track for November 30, Tesla updated its Motor Vehicle Order Agreement which has now been circulated across the Internet.The new terms state it "may seek injunctive relief to prevent the transfer of title of the Vehicle," or it may "demand liquidated damages from you in the amount of $50,000 or the value received as consideration for the sale or transfer, whichever is greater." The terms go on to also note that resellers could be barred from...
RM Sotheby’s to Auction Off Rare Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Project One Edition
As part of its upcoming Las Vegas sale, RM Sotheby's is set to auction off a Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Project One edition, one of only 40 examples, with just over 300 miles on the odometer at the time of writing.The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Project One edition joins other significant Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the same auction, including Lewis Hamilton's first race-winning Mercedes-Benz F1 Car as well as extremely rare examples of the CLK GTR Coupe and Roadster.Introduced in 2015, the Mercedes-AMG GT quickly became a standard-bearer in the supercar world. Developed entirely in-house, it combined Mercedes-AMG's motorsport expertise with the luxury and comfort emblematic of Mercedes-Benz. The car's heart is a hand-built, 4.0L twin-turbo V-8 engine, available in several versions rangin...
RM Sotheby’s to Auction Off Rare Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Project One Edition
As part of its upcoming Las Vegas sale, RM Sotheby's is set to auction off a Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Project One edition, one of only 40 examples, with just over 300 miles on the odometer at the time of writing.The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Project One edition joins other significant Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the same auction, including Lewis Hamilton's first race-winning Mercedes-Benz F1 Car as well as extremely rare examples of the CLK GTR Coupe and Roadster.Introduced in 2015, the Mercedes-AMG GT quickly became a standard-bearer in the supercar world. Developed entirely in-house, it combined Mercedes-AMG's motorsport expertise with the luxury and comfort emblematic of Mercedes-Benz. The car's heart is a hand-built, 4.0L twin-turbo V-8 engine, available in several versions rangin...
