Lanzante has released the first photo of its Project 95-59 supercar The supercar celebrates 30 years since Lanzante’s Le Mans win with the McLaren F1 GTR Lanzante will use a donor McLaren platform and include seating for three In 1995, a McLaren F1 GTR race car claimed the overall victory at the 24 Hours ofContinue reading “Lanzante 3-seat supercar to mark 30 years since Le Mans win”
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2028 Mercedes-AMG electric full-size SUV spied testing
The second model based on the new AMG.EA platform has been spotted testing The vehicle is an electric full-size SUV that will follow an electric liftback, also based on the AMG.EA platform Camouflaged prototypes hint at styling inspired by the Vision AMG concept from 2022 Mercedes-Benz plans to launch dozens of new models over theContinue reading “2028 Mercedes-AMG electric full-size SUV spied testing”
Nissan stops taking R35 GT-R orders—18 years after launch
R35 Nissan GT-R production ends in July 2025 Order books have now closed Order books for the U.S. closed after the 2024 model year The R35-generation Nissan GT-R bowed out of the U.S. market after the 2024 model year, but production will continue for Japan and a handful of other markets until a final cutoffContinue reading “Nissan stops taking R35 GT-R orders—18 years after launch”
Mercedes-AMG reportedly plans electric supercar concept for 2025
A couple of years ago, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the striking Vision One-Eleven concept, an electric supercar built as a homage to the series of C111 technology demonstrators introduced in the late 1960s and the following decade. On Monday, Autocar reported that the automaker’s AMG skunkworks will unveil another electric supercar concept around…
Maserati MC20 prototype sets new self-driving speed record
A self-driving Maserati MC20 prototype reached a top speed of 197.7 mph The prototype relied on software developed by students at Politecnico di Milano Maserati’s Stellantis parent is working on self-driving technology due in showrooms in 2025 The Maserati MC20 is a fast car, but Maserati has also built one example that can drive fastContinue reading “Maserati MC20 prototype sets new self-driving speed record”
Ford Mustang recalled for phantom steering, again
Ford is recalling a small number of recent Mustang models a second time to address a steering issue because the remedy from a previous recall may not have been applied correctly. The recall of just 332 vehicles from model years 2022 and 2023 addresses an improperly calibrated secondary steering torque sensor, which could cause theContinue reading “Ford Mustang recalled for phantom steering, again”
BMW builds the ultimate online museum for fans of its brand
BMW operates an official museum as part of its headquarters in Munich, Germany. However, for armchair travelers, the automaker has launched an online museum of sorts, offering detailed information and photos of models dating back to 1928, when BMW began building its first cars. The online museum, which BMW refers to as a product catalog,Continue reading “BMW builds the ultimate online museum for fans of its brand”
Polestar secures additional $450M of funding
Polestar announced on Friday that it has secured a new loan of up to $450 million. The company also renewed an existing loan worth 480 million euros (approximately $500 million). This latest funding follows the $800 million in loans Polestar secured last December. Polestar’s sales fell 15% in 2024, ending the year at just 44,851Continue reading “Polestar secures additional $450M of funding”
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra reaches market with 1,527 hp, sub-$73,000 price tag
When it comes to bang for the buck, it’s hard to beat the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. Currently available only in China, the electric super sedan delivers a staggering 1,527 hp—all for a shockingly low starting price of 529,900 renminbi (approximately $72,800). The SU7 is the first car from Xiaomi, an electronics giant best known forContinue reading “Xiaomi SU7 Ultra reaches market with 1,527 hp, sub-$73,000 price tag”
How Motown, Martha and the Vandellas, and the Ford Mustang wrote music history
A classic snare riff kicks it off—bah, bada bah-bah bah-bah bah-bah—and a chugging, urgent bass line propels the song forward. Three young women pop out from a wheel well, radiant in skirts and hair bands, beaming smiles and their hit song to a national network-TV audience. The bottle rocket that was Motown had taken flight;Continue reading “How Motown, Martha and the Vandellas, and the Ford Mustang wrote music history”