As the world’s fastest cars increasingly lean on complex hybrid systems, dual‑clutch automatics, all‑wheel drive and multiple layers of synthetic software—placing more distance between the operator and the act of driving—Hennessey Special Vehicles is making an unapologetically old-school bet. John Hennessey’s all‑new Blackbird is a touring hypercar built around a naturally aspirated V8, rear‑wheel drive, […]
Bentley will call its first completely electric car the Torcal. The SUV will be revealed in London on 23 September. Here’s what we know so far. The company released a single teaser image of the rear on Monday and confirmed little else. No pricing, no power figures, no interior. But, it’s Bentley, so we’ll bite. […]
I needed a cigarette after my first trip around the block in the handsome, powerful Targa 4 GTS – and I don’t even smoke. It is not the cheapest 911 nor the lightest 911, but it’s one of the most satisfying. And why shouldn’t it be? Output is 532 horsepower and 449 pound-feet of torque. […]
Four years after it launched, Rolls-Royce has updated its Spectre electric car with more power, more range, faster charging – and, of course, greater options for customization. Called the Spectre Series II, the new car has a range of 390 miles (using the European WLTP standard), which is an 18 percent improvement over the original. […]
Since you’re looking at the cars and bikes section of Forbes, I will go out on a limb and say the new Ferrari Luce probably isn’t for you. Ideally, this article should be in a fashion or industrial design section. Perhaps one of those surprisingly heavy quarterly magazines where the correspondent has had time to […]
The unveiling of a new electric supercar from Ferrari sharply divided the internet Tuesday morning as traditionalists described the design as “an Apple product on wheels” and supporters praised the luxury brand’s bold attempt at a reinvention. Key Facts Crucial Quote “The Luce does not look like a Ferrari. It looks like the concept for […]
Book a Rolls Royce, a private jet, a super yacht or even an exclusive Monaco F1 package with one phone call using Hype Luxury. This one-stop shop luxury startup is one of India’s fastest-growing ultra-premium mobility and lifestyle brands for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, built around the idea that luxury transportation should be as accessible as booking a hotel […]
Hybrid supercars keep getting more extreme. Lamborghini has unveiled the Fenomeno Roadster, a 1,065hp hybrid hypercar the company says is the most powerful open-top model in its history. Revealed during the second Lamborghini Arena event at Italy’s Imola circuit, the ultra-exclusive Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster continues the Italian automaker’s “Few-Off” strategy (as opposed to “One-Off”) of […]
An exclusive group of Ferrari race car collectors and Riva yacht owners had gathered at the Monaco Yacht Club recently when Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi said, “Love is more powerful than reason.” Now, that’s not what most CEOs would say in private, let alone in public. But, Alberto Galassi is simply not like most […]
The British marque’s new Supersports has touched down with no backseats and a lot less interest in keeping you comfortable. Eastern Creek at dawn on a Wednesday is not where most people expect to find a limited-edition Bentley with a $794,000 price-tag. It is, however, exactly where Bentley Motors Asia Pacific chose to unveil the […]