The last ever 1,479bhp W16 Bugatti Chiron rocketship rolls off the line. How time flies. Bugatti has dubbed its last Chiron creation the "L’Ultime" and fittingly, it's an extraordinary finale for the Chiron line. Wrapped in an exclusive livery that combines 'Atlantic Blue' and 'French Racing Blue,' this bespoke 500th Chiron echoes the original hues unveiled back in 2016. Key locations in the Chiron's lifespan are also sprawled across its flanks, with evocative ...
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A piece of art on two wheels was recently presented at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. This is the BMW R20 Concept. At the scenic Villa d'Este by Lake Como, BMW Motorrad unfurled the BMW R20 concept. The BMW R20 concept is unique in that the Big Boxer engine takes a central, almost sculptural role in its design. Markus Flasch, Head of BMW Motorrad, calls it a “mechanical masterpiece,” emphasising that it’s ...
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The new Porsche 911 GTS models will offer a new 3.6-litre engine coupled to an electrically-assisted turbocharger. It was inevitable, wasn’t it? The Porsche 911 will soon be electrified, starting with the Carrera GTS models. The 3.6-litre engine will be paired with a shiny new 'T-Hybrid' system, an electric motor melded into an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. This adds 53hp and 150Nm of torque at your beck and call. Even the turbocharger isn’t left ...
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Sadly, the Lamborghini V10 has been killed off. But, in its place, there will be a new V8 engine capable of reaching 10,000rpm. Lamborghini has done it. It has succumbed to the electrification craze, and will electrify the supercar realm with its upcoming project, the Lamborghini 634. Slated to succeed the famed Huracán, this model is set to join the ranks of Lamborghini's High-Performance Electrified Vehicles (HPEV). Notable members include the Lamborghini ...
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The new Kia EV3 now comes with a bigger 81.4kWh battery and a 201bhp electric motor, squaring up to its rivals. Cruising down the boulevard in a sleek, all-electric crossover. That's the promise of Kia's latest model, the EV3, as it joins its’ EV lineup. Range anxiety is a thing of the past, with the EV3 boasting 600km of range on its Long Range variant. It overshadows the EV6's 506km, thanks to ...
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McLaren Automotive has recently announced that Charlotte Dickson will be appointed the role of Regional Director for the region. Having been at McLaren since 2018, Charlotte brings experience from her decade-long tenure in luxury automotive roles across Europe and the Middle East. Charlotte's journey with McLaren has been marked by significant achievements, including expanding the brand's footprint across the Asia Pacific market, optimising inventory across its extensive network of 17 retailers, and ...
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Hyundai Motor is steering the conversation towards a hydrogen-fueled future at this year’s Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. As they rolled out their Class 8 XCIENT Fuel Cell electric truck, the spotlight is on a vision; a hydrogen society where clean energy thrives from production to pavement. During the expo in Las Vegas, which ran from May 20–23, Hyundai was offering a peek into its holistic approach to hydrogen technology. Hyundai also ...
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The new fourth-generation Bentley Continental GT is to be unveiled in June, and it will be the first car built around Bentley’s new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain. June is set to mark a new chapter in Bentley's storied 105-year saga with the debut of the fourth-generation Continental GT, introducing the world to Bentley's pioneering Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain. The new car promises an exhilarating 771hp and 1000Nm of torque, paired with an ...
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Lamborghini is expressing emotions through the mere touch of the hands, describing what cannot be seen with the eyes. These are the themes addressed in a new Lamborghini video that shows how each emotion is unique, just as the way to express it is unique. “The Touch: The Power of Emotions”: the video coincides with the European Month of Diversity, highlighting the attention the Sant'Agata Bolognese company dedicates to the issues of ...
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We are not saying goodbye to the Bentley V8 just yet, but they’ll return as hybrid powertrains. Today marks the end of an era for Bentley Motors in the Asia Pacific region, as they bid farewell to the venerable 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine that has been the beating heart of the Continental GT, Continental GTC, and Flying Spur model lines. The shift is part of Bentley's ambitious Beyond100 strategy, steering towards a ...
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Damn, has it already been 10 years since the Lamborghini Huracan was launched? Time really flies. Ever since its grand unveiling at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, the Lamborghini Huracan has been nothing short of a revelation in the world of super sports cars. Named after a renowned bull, the Huracán embodies courage and versatility, evolving to conquer not just paved roads but also snow, dirt, and sand with its Sterrato variant. It ...
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Batur Convertible, the third Mulliner-coachbuilt modern-era Bentley, will be limited to 16 units worldwide. Created by Mulliner, Bentley’s in house bespoke division and the longest standing coachbuilder in the world, the Batur Convertible follows the exquisitely hand-crafted Bacalar barchetta and Batur coupe. The Batur Convertible furthers the innovative design DNA introduced by its coupe sibling that will ultimately guide the design of Bentley’s futurecars. The Batur Convertible retains the most powerful version of ...
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V8 hybrid is now the pinnacle powertrain in Bentley's line-up. Bentley’s iconic W12 engine will be succeeded by an all-new, performance-focused V8 hybrid powertrain. Producing the highest power output ever offered in a Bentley, the new powertrain is also said to be the most dynamic, responsive and efficient system in Bentley’s history. A look back into Bentley's history shows supercharging being added in the 1920s to boost performance. Turbocharging has been a ...
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Two Taycan Turbo GT assumed the role of safety cars in the all-electric world championship. At the double header in Berlin on 11 and 12 May, the most powerful production Porsche of all time, the Taycan Turbo GT, assumed the role of safety car in the all-electric world championship. Two variants will be the car on duty and the substitute car respectively, with different features and in different colours. “Sustainability and electrification ...
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M4 CS is another special edition from BMW M GmbH. This special edition M4 CS is meant to sit in between the M4 Competition and the 1,000-unit M4 CSL special edition. Its three-litre TwinPower Turbo engine forms the basis for the engine in the 2022 DTM touring car championship-winning BMW M4 GT3. Increasing boost pressure of the two single-scroll turbos to 2.1-bar sees the M4 CS put down 550hp at 6,250rpm ...
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