A customer-owned Lucid Air Sapphire has run the quarter-mile in a record-breaking 8.930 seconds. With a one-foot rollout, it managed to reach 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 1.77 seconds. Lucid’s work to make the car easy to drag race has been successful, and sets the Air Sapphire up as a reliable giant-killer. We’ve seen Ben “The Stig” Collins run some impressive quarter-mile times in a Lucid Air Sapphire in official videos, but now that customers have their hands on them, we can validate those results with some independent runs, which is exactly what the DragTimes YouTube channel has done. I ..read more

Griffner and Studio F. A. Porsche have teamed up to create a stylish prefabricated home. It’s known as the floating house and it features a stylish design with floor-to-ceiling windows as well as black tiles on the first floor. While the exterior shell is built quickly (2 weeks), the complete home takes 5-7 months with a starting price of nearly €1.17 million. Prefab homes aren’t known for being bold or luxurious, but that’s about to change as Studio F. A. Porsche is getting involved. The surprising development is the result of a collaboration with Griffner, which has resulted in the crea ..read more

For 2024, the Ford Mustang GT3 IMSA factory racers will don a colorful livery inspired by 60 years of racing. The colors and shapes of the design are inspired by eight historic racecars that stood out in Mustang racing history. The designs have been reinterpreted to create a cohesive livery. While the Ford Mustang has gained a reputation for being difficult to handle by certain drivers at Cars and Coffee events, the truth is that the power that makes it a handful on the street has contributed to its success on racetracks worldwide over the course of its 60-year history. To celebrate the ..read more

Semi-solid state battery technology allows 2024 Nio ET7 to drive 650 miles, 660 miles, and 665 miles during real-world range tests around China. The new 150 kWh battery pack is the same size as a traditional 100 kWh battery pack. Technology promises to deliver more range, weigh less, and improve efficiency. Nio has announced the results of three separate range tests conducted this week with the 2024 ET7. The tests aren’t just notable because the EV managed to travel 665 miles (1,070 km) on a single charge, but also because of the new semi-solid-state batteries that made the trips possible ..read more

Audi appears to be working on a high-performance version of the Q6 e-tron. The model would slot above the SQ6 e-tron and have more than 600 hp. The crossover will likely be heavily influenced by the upcoming RS6 e-tron. When Audi introduced the Q6 and SQ6 e-tron last month, they promised more variants were on the horizon. Spy photographers have apparently caught one of them as this prototype is believed to be the RS Q6 Sportback e-tron. While that’s just a guess, there are a few clues this isn’t your run-of-the-mill electric crossover. The biggest resides up front as the model has an ag ..read more

Lingenfelter, Paragon Performance, and Trifecta have created the world’s first supercharged Corvette E-Ray. Making 734 hp and 792 lb-ft of torque at the wheels, it now has 161 more horses, and 162 extra lb-ft of torque than the standard model. Despite the modifications, the car’s hybrid powertrain still works as it did from the factory. Lingenfelter is so familiar with modifying Corvettes that its name is almost synonymous with the American sports car. However, Chevy’s latest version is a hybrid, which posed some new challenges for the tuning house. Now, it has overcome them with the help ..read more

The tuner has fitted a new supercharger, upgraded the throttle body, and made various other changes. Hennessey also offers the Escalade-V with a 1,005 hp package. A modified Escalade-V can outsprint a Ram 1500 TRX with ease. The Cadillac Escalade-V is an absolute beast. It is powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 churning out 682 hp and 653 lb-ft (885 Nm), figures once reserved for market-leading supercars. Hennessey Performance has now made it even quicker with its H850 package. To boost the SUV’s performance, the Texas tuner has installed a new air induction system, an upgraded super ..read more

The L380 will initially be sold in China before landing in other global markets. LEVC is expected to offer its luxurious MPV with 73 kWh and 120 kWh battery packs. Both six- and eight-seat configurations will be available. In December, LEVC bolded proclaimed it had entered the “space race” with its new L380 electric MPV and has now revealed images of the vehicle’s interior, showcasing the extraordinary amount of space it offers. While it won’t take you into the solar system, the L380 does have the potential to transport occupants in style and comfort. Underpinning the L380 is Geely’s Sp ..read more

The 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance will arrive at dealerships soon and cost $83,900. The high-performance plug-in hybrid has 671 hp and 752 lb-ft of torque. The model comes equipped with a sport-tuned suspension, rear axle steering, and dynamic engine mounts. The Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance will arrive at U.S. dealerships this spring carrying a base price of $83,900. That makes it one pricey, high-performance plug-in hybrid. Speaking of which, the model has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a rear-mounted electric motor, a 6.1 kWh battery pack, and a fully var ..read more

One of seven development vehicles of the Hyperion XP-1 is offered for sale in excellent condition with minor flaws. The prototype is drivable but swaps the sophisticated hydrogen-electric powertrain for some form of ‘electric propulsion’. The auction winner will be able to customize a special edition of the production-spec Hyperion XP-1 and trade-in the prototype when the real deal is ready. Hyperion Motors has yet to unveil the production version of their XP-1 hypercar, which was originally announced in 2020 promising wild specs and the use of NASA-developed technology. While there is no ..read more