Browse any website listing superyachts for sale, and you’ll notice that a significant proportion of them have a “GT” of 499 or thereabouts. And that number’s seen as a good thing. So, what’s the significance of this vital statistic, and is it actually a standout feature? What GT Is Gran Turismo? No. Gross tonnage. But, […]
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, […]
For 27-year-old Dubai mogul Abbas Sajwani, his 348-foot pleasure vessel isn’t just a floating trophy—complete with a gold elevator—it’s a palatial office from which he runs his empire. It’s two days before the Monaco Grand Prix in early June, and Abbas Sajwani emerges from a golden elevator onto the main deck of his 348-foot superyacht, […]
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. […]
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 […]
For years, Europe’s luxury carmakers could comfort themselves in the face of China’s rapid ascent in the field of affordable electric cars. After all, who could expect to compete with Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and the rest? Those trims seemed protected by history, engineering prestige and decades of badge power. Things are changing. As the […]
Bugatti, a brand better known for building supercars for the very rich, has now put its name on a bicycle that costs $23,599 and is limited to 250 units worldwide. It’s called the Bugatti Factor ONE, a collaboration between the French supercar maker and Factor Bikes, and it is exactly the kind of two-wheeler you’d […]
For years, the Jeep Wrangler has occupied a rare place in the automotive world – part icon, part warrior. It remains one of the most recognizable and capable off-road vehicles for sale, with rock-crawling chops straight from the factory and a price that, in many trims, keeps that capability within reach of ordinary buyers, especially […]
Turquoise Yachts new, 285-foot-long flagship that was just launched in Istanbul marks a significant milestone for the shipbuilder that’s been in building steel and aluminum yachts since the 1970’s. Not only is the newly launched Vento the largest yacht the yard has ever built. It’s also the largest yacht ever built in Turkey and marks […]
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 […]