Automotive
Polestar 4 To Arrive As the Company’s Fastest Production Car to Date
Speed fiends can look forward to the debut of the Polestar 4 at the upcoming Shanghai motor show taking place later this month. In the meantime, however, the Swedish automotive brand has offered a preliminary look at the electric car.The Polestar 4 takes inspiration from the previous Polestar 3, boasting a slim and clean design, while being slightly smaller in size. It’s expected to have a battery life of 373 miles, according to Autocar, and feature new design elements and the incorporation of sustainable materials, things previewed in Polestar’s earlier concept cars.The car will likely offer the options of rear and four-wheel drive, similar to previous iterations in the Polestar lineup.“This car is slightly smaller [than the 3], but we will not compromise much on the interior length,” CEO...
Icon 4×4 Celebrates 100th Bronco With Custom New School Edition
Los Angeles-based custom car maker, ICON 4x4, is celebrating its 100th Ford Bronco with a custom new school edition.The modified manufacturer has become a connoisseur of the American-made truck, so the special edition marks a continued commitment to passion and craft.Now dipped in cactus gray with a volcanic black coated trim, the donor vehicle for the ICON Bronco 100 is a 1974 6-cylinder Ford Bronco. to bring it up to speed, the model has now been outfitted with ICON's New School design package, a Coyote 5.0 Mustang GT aluminum fuel-injected V8 engine with 430 horsepower and an automatic 4-speed overdrive transmission."It's pretty incredible to think about how far we’ve come over the last 100 Bronco builds. Passion for the Bronco has not waned in the slightest, and ICON takes great pride ...
MINI Presents New Digital Assistant, Spike
MINI has presented its new intelligent personal assistant at the Auto Shanghai International Trade Fair titled, Spike. Inspired by the English Bulldog, he provides various forms of support to drivers. Appearing for the first time in the cockpit of the 5-Door MINI Concept Aceman, Spike serves as an active protagonist in the cockpit as he's seen prancing around the circular OLED central display and dashboard.Spike has been around since the modern MINI debuted in 2001, and he's come a long way since then. More than just design experiment, he's becoming a reliable companion which significantly elevates the user experience, strengthening the emotional connection between human and automobile. Whether helping out behind the scenes or taking center stage, Spike, like a real companion, delivers une...
Mansory Gives the Land Rover Range Rover a Wide Body Kit, 620 HP, and a Custom Interior
The New Land Rover Range Rover is the pinnacle of Great British automotive luxury. Not only is it gargantuan in size, but the grandeur continues inside with swathes of premium leather wrapping everything you touch, notably the lounge-able rear seats that recline for that opulent chauffeur moment. However, for those looking to up the ante, you're in luck as the tuning house Mansory has unveiled its take on the all-mighty Range Rover.Mansory's treatment is split between four sectors: design, wheels, interior, and performance. The former brings plenty of carbon fiber, starting with a ventilated grille-sporting hood, a new front splitter, wheel arch widening, deeper side skirts, a completely new rear diffuser housing a quad-pipe set-up, and a duo of spoilers -- one on the roof and another on t...
Sondors Introduces MetaBeast X Electric Motorcycle
Sondors is expanding its motorcycle lineup with the introduction of its new MetaBeast X electric motorcycle.Coming behind the Malibu-based company's, MetaCycle, which was released in 2021, the new addition caries on the streamlined style. Leading the design is a weld-free single-piece aircraft-grade aluminum exo-frame. Aside from silver base, the rest of the motorcycle comes in black, olive green and silver colorways.On a technical side, the bike includes a max speed of 75 mph, 18 kW peak power, 60 Nm of peak torque and a max range of 71 miles on a full charge at 31 mph. With its sleek, yet rugged design, the bike is fitted for a variety of terrains.Take a look at the new e-bike in the gallery above. Currently, priced at $6,500 USD, Sondors' MetaBeast X motorcycle is available now for pre-...
An Early Look at the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium
Toyota has just revealed its latest Prius Prime model for 2023 and, with its clear restyling and hybrid performance improvements from the previous generation, it could be the new choice for the discerning car consumer in a "sea of electricity."The all-new Prius – which was announced earlier this year – arrived with fanfare around its substantially new design, and the Prime maximizes itself in the looks department. To summarize, the Prius Prime is sleek, with a radically raked front windshield that's more "sports coupe" than "efficient city car." A sloping rear roof that drops off suddenly at the hatch lip gives an almost boxy-yet-futuristic angle to the rear, while a flat rear bumper complements the front's near-90º angled fascia. Speaking of the rear, the Prime is actually wider than the ...
Jarreau Vandal Joins the CUPRA Tribe as New Brand Ambassador
Last month, CUPRA in The Netherlands named Dutch artist Jarreau Vandal as its latest brand ambassador, seeing it tap into the music scene for the first time.The announcement came as the brand unveiled a new campaign exploring the DJ and producer’s music journey – one that led to international collaborations with Primavera and Boiler Room. Drawing a parallel between CUPRA’s “leading” and “progressive” values and Vandal’s energetic yet passion-filled lifestyle, the feature video outlines how this newly appointed ambassadorship aims to speak to a new generation by going beyond the industry standard. Speaking of the new partnership the artist says, “CUPRA understands my urge to do things differently. I think we can inspire many people together. I also appreciate how CUPRA looks beyond just the...
Jaguar’s F-Type R 75 Marks the End of an Era
When we think of Jaguar sports cars, generally, the legendary E-Type is what springs to mind. Under that swooping body and long nose hid either a V6 or V12 engine, while coupé or convertible formats allowed for a customizable driving experience. But before the E-Type came the XK120, Jaguar’s answer to a world that – post-war – prescribed to a “bigger is better” ethos. As such, it was the world’s fastest production car in 1948, thanks to its 120 MPH top speed – hence the name. The XK120 was conceptualized during a difficult period for the UK, but that didn’t stop Jaguar from showcasing its expertise and creativity. The result wasn’t just record-breaking performance figures, but a car that was elegant and technologically advanced. In turn, it became one of the most desired cars of its period...
Jeep Merges a 1970s Cherokee with a Rubicon 4xe for Its Latest Concept Vehicle
Jeep hosted its annual Easter Jeep Safari event held in Moab, UT this year where the automotive manufacturer will often flex prototypes and outlandish concepts. Falling under the category of the latter is this 1970s Jeep Cherokee that has been amalgamated with a 2022 Jeep Rubicon 4xe.The Frankenstein-esque automobile merges throwback aesthetics with modern performance specifications. The two-door vehicle bears a retro paint job that is anchored by a bold, "Starburst" yellow hue while old skool orange and red trimmings rest on the hood and the side doors. Flip open the hood, and you'll find a modernized engine that is equipped with two electric motors, a 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 engine and a high-voltage battery pack. It's built with an eight-speed automatic transmission and 37-inch tires...
Naomi Campbell Will Design a One-Off BMW XM Hybrid Performance SUV
BMW welcomes a new era of performance with the XM, a super-SUV that combines a V8 M-division TwinPower Turbo engine with BMW's fifth-generation battery technology. Now, it marks another step in its history books, teaming up with the supermodel Naomi Campbell as she becomes the face of the XM's "Dare to be You" campaign.Per the marque, the campaign and car are "all about: DEDICATION. DETERMINATION. DRIVE." Speaking on the partnership, Dr. Campbell said, "the BMW M slogan, 'Dare to be You,' immediately appealed to me because it describes exactly the confident attitude that is necessary for progress and positive change." View this post on InstagramA post shared by Dr Naomi Campbell (@naomi)With this in mind, BMW and Dr. Campbell will not only be charging forward in the way automobiles are per...
Porsche Thailand Reveals Special Edition 911 Carrera GTS on Its 30th Anniversary
Porsche Thailand is celebrating its 30th anniversary milestone in style. Working with Porsche’s in-house “dream division” — Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur — Porsche Thailand recently unveiled a special edition 911 Carrera GTS honoring Thailand and its rich, colorful culture.The bespoke Porsche 911 Carrera GTS 30 Years Porsche Thailand Edition marries the German carmaker’s precision engineering with Thailand’s local heritage. The country’s vibrant culture is emphasized by the use of different colors — each day of the week relates to a particular hue: Monday (Yellow), Tuesday (Pink), Wednesday (Green), Thursday (Orange), Friday (Blue), Saturday (Purple) and Sunday (Red). In Thailand, the day of the week a person is born relates to a specific color; in turn, this colour becomes the individual’s...
Nissan Unveils Electrified R32 Skyline GT-R
Through a dimly lit teaser video showing the unmistakable rear of an R32-generation Skyline GT-R, Nissan has unveiled plans for an "R32EV" electrification project. The new initiative is said to have stemmed from an engineer who joined Nissan out of admiration for the GT-R."I want to build a more exciting car by adding the latest electrification technology I'm involved with to my favorite car," the unnamed engineer is quoted saying.While there's no news yet on how exactly Nissan will make the conversion, gutting the motorsport icon for an electric drivetrain is sure to stir up controversy. Fellow Japanese automaker Toyota was recently seen crafting hydrogen and electric versions of its nostalgic AE86 series cars. By doing so, customers may shift their perspective on the increasingly electri...
