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In September 2026, McLaren presented a new brand identity for its racing and road-car businesses — alongside a £500 million investment in its own engines and transmissions, building cars against customer orders and a greater emphasis on personalisation and experiences for owners.
6 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Porsche recently completed a private customer project through its Sonderwunsch programme. The programme allows customers to work directly with Porsche on individual cars. For this project, the customer provided Porsche with a 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS. The request was to give the car the flat-fronted design of the historic Porsche 935 racing car and improve its performance without changing the engine. The finished car also had to remain legal for road use. The project took almost three years and
28 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
The launch of the Bovensiepen 05 GT marks the beginning of a new phase for the Bovensiepen family following BMW’s acquisition of the Alpina brand rights. Presented under the new Bovensiepen automotive brand, the 05 GT becomes one of the company’s first major models developed independently from the Alpina name while still remaining connected to Buchloe and the grand touring philosophy historically associated with the family. Based on the BMW M5 Touring, the 05 GT combines a hybrid V8 powertrain
16 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
In late April 2026, a new work by Banksy appeared overnight in central London. The sculpture shows a suited figure stepping forward from a plinth while a large flag obscures his face. Banksy later confirmed the work through his Instagram account. Banksy’s work often operates through sudden public appearance. Images of the new sculpture circulated quickly, and interpretations followed. The figure was linked to nationalism, political leadership, and blind patriotism. Within a short period, the wo
2 May 2026 · 4 min read
Mercedes-AMG has updated the GLE 53 with a revised powertrain and design changes, introducing a plug-in hybrid system for this model. The car combines a turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine with an electric motor, increasing total output and extending how the vehicle can be used in daily driving. The model remains available in two body styles: SUV and Coupe. Performance — Engine, Hybrid System and Driving The GLE 53 HYBRID uses a revised 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine producing 443
2 Apr 2026 · 3 min read
Audi has introduced the new RS 5, the first plug-in hybrid in the RS performance line. The car is available in two body styles: a Sedan — a body style new to the RS 5 — and an Avant, the estate version. Both go on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2026. Compared with the previous model, the RS 5 now combines a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 with an integrated electric motor, producing a total of 639 PS and 825 Nm of torque. Also new is a revised rear setup with active torque distribution, allowin
21 Feb 2026 · 3 min read
For over 140 years, Mercedes-Benz has used the S-Class as its flagship saloon — the model where new technologies, comfort systems, and design updates are typically introduced first. In practice, this has meant a focus on long-distance comfort, rear-seat usability, and a calm, controlled driving experience rather than radical design shifts. The 2026 S-Class continues that role, arriving with a broad set of updates to its digital systems, lighting technology, and interior functionality. Exterior
30 Jan 2026 · 5 min read
At boot Düsseldorf 2026, Austrian boatbuilder Frauscher showcased the 790 Spectre — an electric sportboat powered by the same electric components as the Porsche Macan. It features a 100-kWh battery and a 400-kW electric motor, identical to those in Porsche's electric SUV, adapted for use on water. Porsche also displayed the Macan Turbo Concept Lago alongside the boat. The concept car matches the boat's Darkteal Metallic paint and shares design elements, but it's a one-off show piece. The boat i
21 Jan 2026 · 2 min read
Porsche has introduced a 90-car series marking the 90th birthday of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the designer who created the original 911. Developed by Sonderwunsch — Porsche's bespoke division — in collaboration with Mark Porsche, F. A. Porsche's youngest son, the car is based on a G-Series 911 that F. A. Porsche drove in the 1980s. The exterior paint, interior fabrics and design details are drawn from that car and his personal effects. Mark Porsche has purchased one example. The remaining 8
17 Dec 2025 · 4 min read
