In 1951, a chance encounter on an Alpine pass brought Porsche to Australia. Seventy-five years later, the brand returned to Melbourne with four bespoke models, each one a tribute to the country that adopted it. Australian engineer Norman Hamilton was overtaken on an Alpine pass by a silver sports car. The driver was German racing […]
Car auctions are undeniably electric. Gorgeous machines roll across the stage in front of eager potential buyers, a momentary hush settles in, and the auctioneer takes a breath before starting the cadence of fast-paced. bidding language. Several auction houses are known for high-end car buying, including Wisconsin-based Mecum Auctions. Just a few weeks ago, Mecum hosted […]
The Bentley Bentayga felt buttoned up powered by the brand’s iconic W12, a powerful 12-cylinder engine. It carried the proper amount of power to scoot you out of the picture in a blur of satin paint. Enough torque to feel the thrust of the Bentayga’s engine and produce a smile, not so much, though, that […]
A rare, factory-white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, the “Bianco Speciale,” is set to be auctioned at Mecum Kissimmee 2026. This unique supercar boasts a rich racing history and original components. Speculation is high that it could become the most expensive Ferrari ever sold, potentially surpassing previous records due to its distinct color and heritage. It […]
The perfect holiday gift for an enthusiast: a sleek, fast, exquisite supercar wrapped with a big red bow. If you’re in the market to treat yourself or an extra-special loved one, there are many to choose from. Start with this list of my top 7: 1. Lamborghini Temerario Boasting 907 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of peak torque, […]
When I saw a flying car, an odd-looking 6-wheeled minivan and video footage of a catamaran on Lexus’s stage, it was obvious that there’d been a seismic shift in the brand’s product lineup. At the Japan Mobility Show last month, Lexus announced it was pursuing something unheard of up until now—360-degree mobility across land, sea […]
When Gordon Murray Automotive’s new Special Vehicles division revealed the S1 LM during Monterey Car Week in the summer, it said all five examples had already been bought by a single person. It seemed that, not only did the stunning three-seat, V12-powered supercar resemble Murray’s McLaren F1, but the way it was sold reminded the […]
The Jaguar E-Type is one of the most well-known and celebrated trims in the carmaker’s history, but the model that’s up for sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show auction on November 8 has a backstory that’ll make it especially appealing to fans of celebrity rides. Iconic comedian Rowan Atkinson’s 1963 Series 1 3.8 Coupé […]
More than a decade after the P1, McLaren has unveiled its successor – the W1 – to its Australian customers – a $4 million hybrid hypercar limited to 399 examples worldwide. “How the hell are we going to deliver this?” That was the first reaction inside the confines of McLaren’s Woking technology centre when the […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a new investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving feature, looking into dozens of reports of some cars running red lights and driving the wrong way down lanes of opposing traffic. Key Takeaways What Problems Is The Nhtsa Looking Into? Investigators identified 18 complaints and one media report of Tesla […]