One of the many things I love about my job as a yachting journalist is that I get to interact with a rare breed of creatively courageous people who are constantly pushing the envelope of what’s possible when it comes to boat design and construction. And when it comes to pushing the envelope of what’s […]
Many of us desire the romantic sensibilities of an open car that can conjure flights of the imagination, particularly on a high-speed moonlight drive, top down, purebred sports car engine’s screams engulfing, wind tugging the scalp, an immersive experience that connects us to the distant past when sports cars were simple spyders, simple roadsters with […]
The world’s biggest YouTube star has caused mayhem outside the Sydney Opera House with a promotional stunt that saw thousands of desperate fans try their luck at winning one of 10 cars, including a $450,000 Lamborghini. YouTube megastar MrBeast, real name Jimmy Donaldson, took over the Sydney Opera House forecourt on Wednesday to give away […]
In a trailblazing move, Jacob & Co. and Bugatti—long-term partners for multiple highly complicated watch launches over recent years—both unveil new Tourbillons. The new Jacob & Co. Bugatti Tourbillon wristwatch takes complicated horology to all-new heights with an automaton that emulates a car engine, flying tourbillon escapement and much more. The watch is co-designed by […]
The concept of a near-$800,000 plugin hybrid might be a hard sell to your traditional Ferrari diehard, who, like many of us, have marvelled (from afar) at the Italian marque’s iconic 8 and 12-cylinder engines, but rest assured there is a lot to love about this convertible 296 GTS which adds an intriguing layer to […]
Porsche, the celebrated German sports car brand, has introduced its highly anticipated 911 model lineup for 2025. The updated and upgraded vehicle (internally known as the ‘Type 992.2’) is notable as the 911 GTS model features a hybrid powertrain. While a gasoline-electric powertrain is nothing innovative, its application on the haloed Porsche 911—arguably the world’s […]
Perhaps no vehicle in recent history has been as polarising as the Tesla Cybertruck, Elon Musk’s long-simmering take on how and what an electric pickup truck can or should be. Styling aside, it’s clear the Cybertruck does have power in the right places, both for acceleration and for towing. Now it just needs a matching […]
Criminally underrated and surprisingly affordable, do not be fooled, the ramped up 718 Cayman Style Edition from Porsche is anything but the 911’s underwhelming little brother. And as the luxury German automaker purrs away from its iconic internal combustion roots towards an electric future, there might never be a better time to pull the trigger. […]
Maserati has officially unveiled the all-new GranTurismo in Australia, marking the return of one of its iconic models. The latest in luxury from the Italian manufacturer comes in the form of a monster Grand Tourer, available in both a coupe and soft-top, but be warned – this one does not come cheap. On a wet […]
From having a dream to build a flying car, a kid from the bush has developed a unique aircraft using 19th-century inspiration and 21st-century green tech that might revolutionise regional Australian aviation, air rescue and natural disaster response. Out the back paddock when he was about seven years old, Andrew Moore says he had an […]