Designed after its legendary predecessor the McClaren F1 from decades ago — a car still noteworthy as a supervehicle ahead of its time — the McClaren P1 already stood on its own in dopeness. How can one improve on such a vehicle? Well, if you’re a random rich dude, you get one custom made in a revival of […]
6
Jan
UK's supercar gets the classic blue-and-orange treatment
21
Nov
605-horsepower + 0-to-62 mph in 3.7 seconds
With the Prologue Concept, Audi introduces its new design language. For an automaker that has ridden a wave of unprecedented success on the back of innovative design — definitive, clean and at times audacious — a concept vehicle that promises to usher in Audi’s new DNA is a game-changing moment. Up high in the Hollywood […]
12
Sep
In aromatic memoriam of a Houston hip-hop legend
You’ve been hauling around that stale vanilla Christmas tree on the rearview mirror of your dropped El Camino since 1991, so the smell has long since turnt burnt. Maybe you changed it out to something more gangsta with the delightful bouquet of Hangin’ With the Homies first release last year (remember their awesome Dr. Dre & Eazy […]
4
Sep
Celebrating the fourth generation of the road's reigning droptop
The Mazda Miata has long been revered by car enthusiasts as the quintissential roadster. So when a new one comes along, it’s time to save a parking spot. The design team for the fourth generation convertible had the mission of upholding a classic in its move to the future by following a principle of “Innovate in order […]
6
Aug
"No weak spots, integrated special protection," brags Benz
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S600 “Guard” Edition is an armored luxury sedan concentrating on safety and comfort, boasting armored steel in the body cavities and polycarbonate coating with special laminate on all glass windows. Clearly, the S-Guard is built for those who might have a reason to worry about their protection — or who live in dangerous locales. […]
13
Jun
Porsche honors its Le Mans return with classic racing livery
After a 16-year hiatus from Le Mans competition, Porsche is back on the racetrack. And in celebration, the iconic Martini race livery makes a comeback too. Based on a 911 Carrera S, Porsche Exclusive’s limited run Martini Racing Edition features the Carrera’s 400-horsepower 3.8-litre flat six-cylinder engine. Mated to the PDK gearbox with activated Sport Plus button, the Martini Racing Edition can […]
5
Jun
Collaboration grants blank canvas to shape future of Detroit
In the upholding and expansion of a tradition that has meant building automobiles for a good 110 years now, Buick has teamed up with BASF in applying the new ideas of young innovative minds at Detroit’s famed design school, the College of Creative Studies. After wrestling with concepts introduced by the competition such as population issues […]
17
Apr
Also available in naturally aspirated & hybrid powertrains
The leader in hybrid luxury, Lexus now crosses the bridge from luxury full-size vehicles to the compact segment. Their new family of compact SUVs (or CUVs in modern parlance), dubbed the NX, will be available with three power trains: the NX 200t turbo, the naturally aspirated NX 200 (with front or all-weather drive) and the highly efficient NX 300h hybrid. […]
