For a recent installment of DRIVERS, three sportscar owners shared an exclusive look at their love for Porsche, expressing what community and cars mean to them ahead of Sportscar Together Day. Continuing to spotlight the moments that bring fans of the brand together, Hypebeast reunites with KwolleM for Italy’s most …
Garage Italia and Hot Lab Transform the Fiat 500 Jolly Into a Superyacht Toy
1 of 8 2 of 8 3 of 8 4 of 8 5 of 8 6 of 8 7 of 8 8 of 8 Garage Italia and Hot Lab have collaborated on a custom Fiat 500 Jolly Spiaggina concept inspired by vintage speedboats The build incorporates a two-tone hull livery …
Why Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari F40 Arrival Is an Automotive Milestone and Every Collector’s Dream
Lewis Hamilton arrived at the Italian Grand Prix driving an ultra-rare European-market Ferrari F40 with just 69 kilometers on the odometer Ferrari Classiche mechanics discovered engine number 44 stamped inside the vehicle during a complete factory restoration in Maranello The arrival marks a milestone moment for automotive culture as Hamilton …
Three Porsche Drivers Explain Why Sportscar Culture Is Fuelled by Community
In the world of sportscars, where sharing your love for automotives is just as important as driving them, Sportscar Together Day has become a go-to fixture for the Porsche community. Taking place in Europe, North America, and Asia, the celebration brings Porsche owners, drivers, and fans together through a collective …
Maluma Goes Back to His Roots With Hot Wheels and “La Matrona”
For Maluma, cars have always been about more than what is sitting in his garage. Long before the Colombian artist had access to some of the world’s most coveted supercars, his fascination started with Hot Wheels. That childhood connection has now come full circle as Maluma joins Hot Wheels as …
Honda Confirms It Will Keep Building Manual Transmission Cars Despite Shrinking Demand
American Honda executives confirmed the brand’s long-term commitment to manual transmission vehicles despite a shrinking market share for the format The announcement follows a July 2026 production pause for the manual 2027 Civic Si and Acura Integra A-Spec, with current inventory expected to last into early 2027 Honda currently offers …
Audi Unveils the Nuvolari, a 987 HP Mid-Engine Supercar Limited to Just 499 Units Globally
Audi debuts the limited-edition Nuvolari supercar with a 987-horsepower plug-in hybrid V-8 powertrain The mid-engine halo car shares its architecture with the Lamborghini Temerario but adds larger batteries and a tri-motor setup for increased output Production is restricted to 499 units worldwide with a starting price near $700,000 and European …
Porsche Denies Plans to Kill the Taycan Despite Reports of a Phase-Out by 2030
Porsche firmly denied reports of a planned 2030 discontinuation for the Taycan and stated there are no plans to scrap the electric sedan in the short term The automaker is streamlining the model range to reduce production complexity following a significant sales drop from a 2023 peak of 40,629 units …
Monterey Car Week Is a Five-Day Extravaganza of Automotive Aspiration
Monterey Car Week just concluded last weekend, and we learned quite a lot from this year’s iteration. Each year, droves of car enthusiasts flock to Northern California for the annual Monterey Car Week held across the namesake town, as well as the neighboring town of Carmel, to witness the absolute …
Toyota Uses Acoustic “Plastic Hammer” Diagnostic Tool To Solve Massive V6 Engine Recall
Toyota has introduced a “V35A Crank Bearing Inspection” for its recalled 3.4-liter twin-turbo V-6 engines that involves striking the crankshaft pulley with a custom plastic hammer. Technicians attach an accelerometer to measure resonant frequencies and identify internal bearing damage from manufacturing debris without requiring a full engine teardown. Toyota engineers …