Ford is bringing an ultra high-performance electric pickup truck, the SuperTruck Demonstrator, to the upcoming Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Thanks to that truly enormous goose-neck wing and aggressive aerodynamic package, it is able to generate a staggering 2,700 kg of downforce at 150 mph (241 km/h). Developed alongside STARD, the SuperTruck Demonstrator’s details are scarce beyond the downforce figure. However, its design shares similarities with the SuperVan 4.2 that Ford raced at Pikes Peak in 2023. That electric van featured a giant wing and substantial aerodynamic elements to co ..read more

Three German automakers bring some of their fastest to the strip: the Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance Estate, the Audi RS4 Avant Competition, and the BMW M3 Competition Touring. Enough said, push play and enjoy! The post Watch Wagons Drag Race: Mercedes-AMG C63 S vs BMW M3 vs Audi RS 4 appeared first on Zero2Turbo ..read more

Since 2016, the Bugatti Chiron has reigned supreme as an unparalleled icon of hypercar performance. Limited to just 500 units, the final Chiron has been meticulously hand-crafted by the artisans in Molsheim – a vibrant masterpiece of bespoke art christened ‘L’Ultime’. This final Chiron masterpiece – a Super Sport – beautifully reinterprets the car that stole the show in Geneva eight years ago, echoing its style and visual identity. When it first stunned the world in 2016, the colour combination of ‘Atlantic Blue’ and ‘French Racing Blue’ intersected by a sweeping C-line milled from hand-polish ..read more

Earlier this week, Porsche unveiled the updated entry-level Carrera and Carrera GTS 911 models. Meanwhile, on the other end of the performance spectrum, Porsche’s GT division is busy with its ultimate machine, the 911 GT2 RS. The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS is expected to be a MY2026 model. A recent prototype spotted testing at the Nurburgring, shared by CarSpyMedia, shows an aggressively disguised car resembling a 992 GT3 RS. But don’t be fooled by the looks. While the massive intakes, louvres, and active rear wing scream race GT3 RS, listen closely and you’ll hear the tell-tale whoosh of turboch ..read more

Porsche has infused its iconic 911 with advanced hybrid technology derived from its Le Mans-winning 919 race car. Debuting in the facelifted seventh-generation ‘992’ model, the new petrol-electric system, dubbed T-Hybrid, arrives alongside revised styling, a more potent base Carrera, and an updated cabin. The heart of the update is the T-Hybrid system, pairing a new 3.6-litre twin-turbo six-cylinder engine with a gearbox-mounted electric motor and lithium-ion battery. This setup debuts in the Carrera GTS, churning out a combined 534 HP (398 kW) and 610 Nm (448lb-ft) of torque. A significant 45 ..read more

Toyota Gazoo Racing is taking a different approach compared to the industry’s shift towards electrification. They plan to focus on internal combustion engines for their performance cars. GR, Toyota’s motorsport division, builds exciting vehicles under three labels: GR: Bespoke performance models. GR Sport: Enhanced versions of existing Toyota models. GRMN (Gazoo Racing Masters of the Nurburgring): Limited-edition, flagship variants. While GR Sport includes hybrids like the Corolla Cross and C-HR, there are no pure electric GR models, and electrification hasn’t touched the full-fledged GR ran ..read more

Saying goodbye to a long-standing tradition, future Alfa Romeo models, including the next-generation Giulia and Stelvio, will sport centrally-mounted number plates. This change comes about due to new pedestrian safety regulations. For many, the offset number plate mounted on the front wing has been a signature Alfa Romeo design element since the 1955 Giulietta Spider. This placement allowed the iconic triangular “scudetto” grille to take centre stage. The recently launched Alfa Romeo Junior hatch marked the shift to a central plate, and Alfa Romeo design chief Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos confir ..read more

The flagship new Range Rover Sport SV has sparked demand amongst clients in South Africa, with all 35 limited-edition Range Rover Sport SV EDITION ONE units fully reserved when orders opened. “Close to 200 clients expressed interest in the limited-edition new Range Rover Sport SV EDITION ONE. Thirty-five now have the special privilege of staking a claim to one. They’ll be among the first in South Africa to experience an impressive number of segment and brand firsts that make this model the benchmark for ultimate modern luxury performance SUVs.” said Janico Dannhauser, Product and Pricing Manag ..read more

The BMW Concept Skytop, unveiled on the shores of Lake Como over the weekend has attracted a lot of attention as expected. The question on everyone’s lips: will it see production? Sources suggest BMW is gauging interest and media feedback before making a final decision after the 2024 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Built on a modified 8 Series chassis, the Skytop features a beautiful red leather interior crafted by BMW’s Dingolfing saddlery and components from the 8 Series lineup. Power is expected to come from the 4.4-litre S63 V8 found in the M8 Competition, likely producing a similar 617 ..read more

Last week, McLaren unveiled a stunning tribute to Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna. The one-off McLaren Senna, adorned in a special “Senna Sempre” livery, celebrates the driver’s legacy. While the actual car isn’t for sale, model-making company Amalgam Collection offers a meticulously detailed 1:8 scale replica capturing all the vibrant livery details, including Senna’s iconic dot-matrix face on the rear fenders. The original Senna Sempre livery was a hand-painted masterpiece by McLaren’s MSO team. Amalgam’s process for recreating the livery on their 1:8 scale Senna replica remains undisclosed, b ..read more