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During the Monterey Car Week at Laguna Seca, Maserati delivered its first customer MCXtrema, the most powerful track-only supercar the brand has ever created. This also marked the debut of the 730-horsepower MCXtrema on North American soil.
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Maserati Does First MCXtrema Customer Delivery At Laguna Seca

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Got to make a good first impression right?


It’s been a long time since 1959, and the British sportscar brand is ready to make history again. Between now and next year’s Le Mans, a comprehensive development schedule is in order to get it race-ready for FIA homologation this autumn, aiming for a competitive debut in early 2025. Notably, the Valkyrie AMR-LMH is the first to meet Hypercar regulations for both the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the US-based IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IMSA).
Motorsports

Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH Tested For The First Time

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The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR-LMH has hit the tarmac for the very first time, kicking off a rigorous testing program ahead of Aston Martin’s ambitious bid to clinch the 24 Hours of Le Mans next year.


Lamborghini has done it. It has succumbed to the electrification craze, and will electrify the supercar realm with its upcoming project, the Lamborghini 634. Slated to succeed the famed Huracán, this model is set to join the ranks of Lamborghini's High-Performance Electrified Vehicles (HPEV). Notable members include the Lamborghini Sian.
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It’s Official: The Next Lamborghini Will Have A Hybrid Twin-Turbo V8

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Sadly, the Lamborghini V10 has been killed off. But, in its place, there will be a new V8 engine capable of reaching 10,000rpm.


Bugatti is shaking up the hypercar world once again with the announcement of its next beast: a hypercar featuring a V16 engine. If you haven't already, drop everything and watch the video at the bottom of this news story to get a glimpse of the action.
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Bugatti’s next hypercar will have a V16 engine

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The W16 is dead, but at least it’s not replaced by some form of electrification. Long live the V16!


This isn't your run-of-the-mill Bentley, if there ever could be such a thing.
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Bentley Mulliner Shows Off Bespoke Bentayga EWB

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This particular bespoke Bentley Bentayga EWB comes with a duo-tone Onyx over Kingfisher Blue exterior, and a stirking Mandarin and Imperial Blue cabin.


If the Ioniq 5 N wasn’t crazy enough for you, the engineers at Hyundai have heard your plea, and have now introduced the Ioniq 5 N NPX1. Debuting at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon, it's a transformation that turns the Ioniq 5 N into a tech marvel straight out of a futuristic movie.
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Hyundai Unveils Ioniq 5 ‘NPX1’ Concept at Tokyo Auto Salon

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This bonkers EV will be launched this year, and Hyundai is planning to extend the kit for use on other future N products.


Toyota has taken its already scorching GR Yaris and turned up the heat. This little dynamo, which has already found its way into the hearts of hot hatch aficionados, is back from the workshop with some serious tweaks.
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Evolved GR Yaris Makes World Premiere

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The rally-bred Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch gets an extra dose of power and more race goodies.


But as grounded within Lamborghini heritage and its brand DNA is performance, with aerodynamics a central and ongoing innovation within Lamborghini’s design studio and R&D teams. Hence, the video “Beyond design, mastering the air” celebrates the mutual relationship between Lamborghini design and aerodynamics, explained by Design Director Mitja Borkert and Ugo Riccio, Coordinator of Aerodynamics, Aero Acoustics and Vehicle Thermal Management.
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Lamborghini and the dynamic relationship of design and aerodynamics

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Lamborghini design is extraordinary and inimitable, with today’s models born from more than six decades of inspirational and future-proof originality.


Jordan Maron, legendary YouTuber and Twitch sensation aka CaptainSparklez, has just welcomed a speed demon into his collection – none other than the BAC Mono R. BAC's spanking new facility in Newport Beach, California, where dreams and horsepower collide. The custom journey kicked off in September 2022, a meticulous process that's practically a vehicular haute couture. BAC's design wizards joined forces with Jordan, unleashing a barrage of renders at each turn, ensuring that the Mono R emerging from this creative cauldron is a manifestation of his automotive dreams.
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Popular Youtuber CaptainSparklez Now Owns A BAC Mono R

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CaptainSparklez's BAC Mono R comes with a three-coat red carbon exterior, contrasted against a host of Sunburst Gold accents.


We're about to take a joyride down memory lane, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Maserati Quattroporte.
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The Maserati Quattroporte has turned 60

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The Maserati Quattroporte is celebrating sixty years of elegance, innovation, and unrivalled luxury.


Some four decades ago, BMW Motorrad established the touring-enduro segment with the R 80 G/S. Fast forward to today and we find an almost completely new design for the R 1300 GS which shaves 12kg off its predecessor.
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BMW R 1300 GS Takes Things To The Next Level

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R 1300 GS shows why it is still THE go-to adventure bike


Maserati MSG Racing announces the signing of Jehan Daruvala and the return of Maximilian Günther for Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Together, Max and Jehan will form one of the youngest driver pairings ever seen in Formula E, as the team blends race-winning experience with opportunity by putting its trust in the next generation of motor racing talent.
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Maserati MSG Racing reveals Season 10 Formula E driver lineup

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Jehan Daruvala gets into a new seat, while Maximilian Günther extends his relationship into 2024.


Buckle up, my fellow petrolheads, because Maserati has just pulled the wraps off its MCXtrema, and let me tell you, it's not your run-of-the-mill Maserati. This one's a track-only beast, a true racing thoroughbred birthed from the loins of the already legendary MC20. So, if you thought Maserati was taking a leisurely stroll in the automotive park, think again. They're here to redefine the game, to disrupt the status quo. Much like that audacious kid, the MC20, which, by the way, marked a fresh dawn for Maserati.
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The New Maserati MCXtrema is a track-only 724bhp weapon

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The Maserati MCXtrema gets an upgraded version of the firm's V6 Nettuno engine, as well as a body designed to maximise aerodynamic downforce.


$195,888 without COE, accurate at the time of this article. That's what the next-gen Ranger Raptor costs in Singapore. Desire a perfect balance of power and versatility in your commercial vehicle? Read on.
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The Next-Gen Ford Ranger Raptor Is Now Available In Singapore

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Pickup truck enthusiasts rejoice for the Ranger Raptor cometh!


It's always said that you should appreciate genius when you experience it, and that is becoming truer as the season progresses in this 2023 Formula 1 world championship. Max Verstappen, the unstoppable force, continues his dominant streak with seven consecutive wins in the 2023 season, leaving us all in awe.
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Formula 1 2023 - The Season Thus Far

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The Bulls extend their dominance once again, but the rest of the field are making cracking upgrades.


Let’s face it, as automotive enthusiasts racing is pretty much part of our DNA. The visceral sensation of fast cars, thumping engines, and screeching tyres is enough to heighten the senses and captivate the collective minds of passion-driven folks. Alas, entry to motorsports has always been a sort of stumbling block for many, due to high costs and steep entry fees. This usually means the elusive feeling of getting behind the wheel of a racecar is gatekept behind closed doors.
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On The Ground: Revving It Up With Legends Cars

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High-revving motorbike engines fitted to small fibreglass cars and made to go extremely fast round small tracks? Sign me up immediately.


Before the jump though, the British automaker said they would celebrate the milestone with a final swansong, with the most powerful variant of the W12 engine ever created. It is rumoured to boast 740bhp and 1000Nm of torque. Yes, the numbers do not lie, 1000. The upgraded engine will only exist in 18 Bentley Baturs, and each will start at $2 million. If you wanted to get your hands on one, sorry! The vehicles are already sold out.
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Bentley Ends Production of 12-cylinder Engines

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Bentley plans to end production of its 12-cylinder engine next April, as it prepares for its transition to electric vehicles.


Amongst most inner automotive circles, whether they be of professional or pop-culture variety, the R33 Nissan Skyline, produced between 1993-1996, is somewhat referred to as the ‘black sheep’ of the Skyline family. Critics often compare it to a toned-down passive version of the R32 which preceded it, and then it was made worse by the model which superseded it - the legendary R34, probably the most renowned Skyline model of all time.
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A JDM Gem And The Shoes It Wears - Nissan R33 GT-R 400R

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The Nissan R33 GT-R 400R was produced in extremely limited quantities, and it showed the world that apart from sensible and frugal cars, Japan could produce some incredible monsters as well.


Less than a week ago, burnpavement.com speculated that an off-road variant of the Porsche 911 was in the works when it announced that a pair of 911 prototypes successfully scaled the World’s Tallest Volcano in Chile, South America. Today, the first images of what will be launched as the Porsche 911 Dakar next week at the Los Angeles Auto Show have been released. The name is a nod to the German sports car maker’s success in the Dakar Rally of 1986 where it entered the legendary 959.
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Off-road Porsche 911 confirmed: We were right!

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Porsche 911 Dakar confirmed ahead of its Los Angeles Auto Show debut next week.


With 30 years of competitive experience, Sauber is one of the most renowned and traditional teams in Formula 1. The Swiss racing team is currently in a partnership with Alfa Romeo. Sauber will be responsible for planning and executing race operations during the Formula 1 season. With its new collaboration with Audi, the power unit will be developed at Audi’s Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg an der Donau, while Sauber will produce the Formula 1 car at its site in Hinwil (Switzerland). Development of the power unit, which consists of the MGU-K, battery, control systems and a V6 hybrid engine, is already in full swing at Audi’s racing facility.
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Audi Partners Sauber For Formula 1 Entry

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Following the announcement of its entry into Formula 1 at the end of August, Audi has now confirmed its new partner in the sport.



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