Porsche, in partnership with Glinicke Group, officially unveiled the country’s first Porsche Classic Centre. This is an exquisite haven for petrolheads who still hear the metallic bark of an air-cooled flat-six echoing through their dreams. The centre is hallowed ground for purists, a space where 911s and 959s are treated less like used cars and more like museum pieces with horsepower. The new facility caters specifically to classic Porsche models, offering everything from ...
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The Phantom Cherry Blossom is a one-off commission by Rolls-Royce that is less a vehicle and more a moving homage to the bloom of the sakura. Commissioned by a client in Japan with deep, personal ties to the centuries-old tradition of Hanami, this bespoke Phantom Extended is a tribute not just to cherry blossoms, but to the very idea of life’s fleeting beauty. 250,000 Stitches. Six Months. One Masterpiece. The embroidery alone (over ...
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On 1 April 2025, Hyundai Motor launched a groundbreaking mobility demonstration in Dongtan, Gyeonggi-do. The initiative, running over five months, aims to bring tangible change to people with mobility challenges. At the heart of this movement is the R1. Based on the ST1 electrification business platform, the R1 is a modular companion, tailored for adaptability and inclusiveness with expandable hardware and customisable software. It’s what Sooyoung Kim, Vice President and Head of ...
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Hyundai recently trademarked the name "N Sport", suggesting that the South Korean manufacturer is setting its sights on a segment long dominated by BMW's M Sport line. Hyundai's performance portfolio currently features the full-fledged 'N' models, vehicles engineered for enthusiasts seeking track-capable dynamics, and the 'N Line' variants, which offer sporty aesthetics with modest performance enhancements. The introduction of 'N Sport' is anticipated to bridge the gap between these two, providing consumers ...
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Say hello to NGEN, Motul’s latest engine oil series and quite possibly the brand’s most audacious step forward in its 170-year history. Now, if you’ve ever turned a wrench or twisted a throttle, you’d know that Motul isn’t just some shelf-sitter in a supermarket aisle. This is the company that brought the world the first fully synthetic four-stroke lubricant back in 1971, the legendary Motul 300V. But even legends know when it’s ...
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As the automotive world accelerates into a future defined by electrification, digitalisation, and sustainability, BMW is making bold moves to stay ahead. The BMW Group Annual Conference 2025 set the stage for what’s next, highlighting a commitment to growth, innovation, and a new model line-up. Despite economic uncertainties and evolving global market conditions, BMW is entering 2025 with confidence. The company is targeting slight growth in sales volume while maintaining a strong ...
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With an industry-leading haul of 12 accolades in the 2025 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Awards, Hyundai Motor Group has cemented its position at the forefront of vehicle safety. That’s a quarter of all awards given this year, an impressive achievement that places Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis ahead of the competition. Brian Latouf, Hyundai Motor Group’s President and Global Chief Safety and Quality Officer, underscored the company’s commitment to setting new ...
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José Muñoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, has been crowned 2025 MotorTrend Person of the Year. In fact, he topped the prestigious MotorTrend Power List, joining an elite club of industry changemakers. MotorTrend lauded Muñoz as a “driving force” behind Hyundai’s record-breaking growth in North America, acknowledging his pivotal role in boosting sales, market share, revenue, and profitability. But what makes this recognition particularly significant is that Muñoz is the first ...
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Porsche and Michelin have teamed up to create the all-new Michelin Pilot Sport S 5, a wet-weather tyre designed specifically for circuit driving in damp and low-temperature conditions. For decades, Porsche has worked alongside top-tier tyre manufacturers to develop precision-engineered solutions that extract the best out of their machines. With the Pilot Sport S 5, Michelin has created a road-legal track tyre tailored for the 992-generation Porsche 911 GT3 RS, addressing ...
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Bridgestone has just unveiled its latest flagship tyre, the TURANZA 6. Building on the success of the highly regarded TURANZA T005A, the new TURANZA 6 represents a significant leap forward in ride refinement. Bridgestone has re-engineered its compound, tread pattern, and tyre structure based on direct customer feedback. The result is an 8% reduction in noise levels and an 8% boost in ride comfort, making it one of the quietest and most ...
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Dongfeng Motor Group just ticked off another milestone in its global expansion efforts with the grand inauguration of DongFeng Day 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event, attended by over 100 industry representatives from across Southeast Asia served as a platform to reflect on the brand’s achievements in 2024, introduce its latest heavy-duty truck models, and outline its strategic direction for 2025. The brand’s ambitions were on full display, with multiple exhibition zones ...
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Known for crafting vehicles that epitomise grace and grandeur, Rolls-Royce has now turned its attention to something a little more audacious - the Black Badge Spectre. This is the boldest, most powerful Rolls-Royce in history, engineered for those who refuse to conform. This Spectre effortlessly delivers 659hp (485 kW) and 1,075Nm of torque, making it the most powerful production Rolls-Royce ever. While traditional Rolls-Royce models exude effortless serenity, Black Badge Spectre cranks up ...
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Range Rover is now venturing beyond the world of automobiles into the realm of high fashion with The London Collection. Enter The London Collection, Range Rover’s first-ever lifestyle capsule, an eight-piece curated collection that embodies the brand’s modernist ethos while embracing London’s design culture. Each piece draws inspiration from the marque’s distinctive design language, incorporating clean lines, premium materials, and subtle yet striking details. The collection features reversible lightweight jackets for both men ...
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If you’re an Audi enthusiast, the brand’s model naming strategy is changing yet again. After introducing a new system just two years ago, where even-numbered models represented EVs and odd-numbered models were reserved for combustion engines, Audi has now decided to scrap that plan and revert to its long-standing naming convention. It seems that clarity was not achieved with the previous system, prompting a U-turn that will see familiar suffixes return. EVs ...
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What started as a potential game-changing merger between Nissan and Honda has now hit a dead end. Nissan’s President and CEO, Makoto Uchida, recently met with Honda’s CEO, Toshihiro Mibe, to formally call off negotiations, following Honda’s proposal to make Nissan its subsidiary, which has been navigating financial turbulence, the idea of a merger made sense. However, when it became clear that Honda envisioned a takeover rather than a partnership, Nissan decided ...
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