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In the last article, we took a look at how Porsche put its pre-series Taycan through gruelling and rigorous tests in different climatic conditions. Thing is, they weren't done yet. During an initial range test from Los Angeles to San Diego and back, pre-series models demonstrated their further improved efficiency. The all-electric sports cars covered up to 587 kilometres on one battery charge on public roads.
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Real-World Range of New Porsche Taycan Is Impressive

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Range-testing was done with four pre-series Taycan models between Los Angeles and San Diego.


Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presented four magnificent ‘Year of the Dragon’ Bespoke commissions to mark the Lunar New Year, which begins on 10 February 2024. Designed and hand-crafted at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, these Bespoke creations - three Phantom Extended models and one Cullinan - are a celebration of Chinese culture through Bespoke artistry.
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Rolls-Royce Year of the Dragon Bespoke Commissions

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Rolls-Royce rolls out their artisanry to celebrate Chinese culture worldwide.


In a move that shook the very foundations of Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton is set to don the iconic scarlet of Ferrari when the 2025 season rolls around. This switch marks the end of an era with Mercedes, a team that has been his racing home since 2013.
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Lewis Hamilton Is Leaving Mercedes To Join Ferrari In 2025

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Lewis Hamilton will join Ferrari in 2025, replacing Carlos Sainz. What a shocking start to the season.


Following early computer simulations and extensive validations on test benches, the updated Taycan is now undergoing the final stages of real testing on handling circuits and public roads. “Faster, higher, further – we have improved the new Taycan in practically every discipline compared to its predecessor”, said Model Line Vice President Kevin Giek. “And because the changes are so extensive, the gruelling testing programme is almost comparable to that for a new model.”
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New Porsche Taycan Put Through Final Tests

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Final intensive testing for the new Taycan before its spring 2024 market release.


Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 was a spectacle to behold, especially with Liberty Walk's unveiling of an '80s supercar icon, transforming it into a modern-day katana. Wataru Kato once again captured the essence of the show with his latest creation.
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The Perfect Combo? Liberty Walk and Tokyo Auto Salon

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Liberty Walk this year unleashed a retro supercar sensation, or heresy depending on which side of the fence you’re on.


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.


Mazda enthusiasts, it's time to sit up. The long-dormant spirit of Mazdaspeed, which left us yearning for more after its last hurrah in 2013 with the Mazda 3 MPS, is stirring once again. Just when we thought the shift to electric might have dimmed the prospects of a revival, Mazda has given us a delightful surprise: the birth of Mazda Spirit Racing.
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Mazda Spirit Racing Launched - A Comeback To Their Racing Roots

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The new in-house racing brand is the spiritual successor to Mazdaspeed, poised to develop more track-focused cars.


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.


Porsche's lap record for its Taycan Turbo S on the Nurburgring Nordschleife was 7 minutes and 7.55 seconds, set by Porsche development driver Lars Kern in August 2022 in a current-generation vehicle with the performance package. On 2 January 2024, Lars walloped his own lap time in a pre-series next-generation Taycan Turbo S by an eye-watering 26 seconds, making this the fastest electric car from Zuffenhausen!
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Taycan Turbo S Smashes PREVIOUS Nurburgring Lap TIME

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Pre-series Taycan Turbo S ripped through the Nordschleife 26 seconds quicker than the current version.


The Porsche Cayenne has historical significance for the German marque. Back in 2002, this was the vehicle that breathed new life into the company and ushered in a new world of SUVs. Fast forward to today, and this is the third generation’s refresh. The Cayenne was a pioneer, a lone wolf in its early days. Now, it finds itself in a crowd, rubbing shoulders with SUVs of all shapes and sizes. Still, that doesn’t seem to faze its attitude on being an industry trendsetter. Improve the things that count
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2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Review - Keeps Getting Better

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No surprises here, as Stuggart has continued to make the Porsche Cayenne even better.


For Lamborghini, 2023 was the year of the 60th anniversary celebration.
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Lamborghini’s 60th anniversary celebration goes virtual

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After a year of in-person events, the digital fanbase also had the chance to take part in the festivities.


The Singapore Grand Prix in 2023 was showered with accolades, and now it bags the title of ‘Best Race’ of the season by several international media giants and crowned as the ‘Best Team of Officials’ by none other than the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).
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Formula 1 - Singapore Grand Prix heralded ‘Best Race’ of the season

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No surprise, wasn’t it?


The successful twenty-year collaboration between Automobili Lamborghini and the Italian “Polizia di Stato” continues. This time, the Sant’Agata Bolognese carmaker has delivered a Urus Performante to the Italian Highway Police, which will enter into service in 2024.
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Lamborghini Urus Performante Enters Into Police Service

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A unique model of the raging bull SUV fitted out for organ transport and special services was presented in Rome.


Here they are - these are the two concepts for the all-new matt black livery for the GR Yaris Rally and the GR010 Hybrid, which will compete in WRC and WEC respectively for 2024.
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Toyota Gazoo Racing Presents New WRC and WEC 2024 Cars

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Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has unveiled the new livery for the cars that will compete in WRC and WEC for 2024.


Lamborghini is celebrating the important milestone of its 60th anniversary through art, and they’re doing so by presenting a Revuelto 'Opera Unica' - a one-off piece of art unveiled during Art Basel Miami Beach 2023. Showcasing a highly customised version of the Revuelto, the brand’s first V12 hybrid plug-in HPEV (High-Performance Electrified Vehicle), this 'Opera Unica' has been envisioned thanks to the artistic concept and development of Centro Stile and under the direction of Lamborghini's Ad Personam team.
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One-off Lamborghini Revuelto 'Opera Unica' makes its debut during Art Basel Miami Beach 2023

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This handcrafted Revuelto highlights just how endless Lamborghini's customisation can be.


Toyota Gazoo Racing has just released a new short video titled Wild Moment. Go check it out if you haven’t. Here’s the link.
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Toyota Gazoo Racing Treats Fans With New Short Film

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The new short film released by Toyota Gazoo Racing showcases their motorsport vehicles in stunning cinematic shots.


More than 1600 Lamborghinis, coordinated by 100 dealers worldwide. These were the numbers around Automobili Lamborghini’s contribution to Movember, marking the third year in a row.
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Over 1600 Lamborghinis Stand Together in support of Movember

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The House of Sant’Agata Bolognese continues to be in the front line for support to the association that promotes men’s health.


The focal points of the anniversary event are Pagani Automobili’s three iconic models, which represent the milestones of a journey that began with the C8 project (Zonda), continued with the C9 project (Huayra) and reached its third stage with the C10 project (Utopia).
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Pagani Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Utopia In Hong Kong

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Pagani Automobili recently held a celebration of its 25th Anniversary at The Repulse Bay in Hong Kong.


Gather around fellow car aficionados, because we're talking about a place that's practically a legend in the realm of Japanese car culture - the Daikoku Parking Area. This is the spot where the asphalt meets automotive history, and it's a tale of evolution, from the underground to the mainstream, with a dash of chaos.
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Trespassing Tourists Are Ruining Japan’s Daikoku Parking Car Meets

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Yokohama’s Daikoku Parking Area is a world-famous car meet spot, and it now seems some hooligans are making it a liability for locals.


The Abu Dhabi season finale just wrapped up, and it was a rollercoaster of high-speed drama, unexpected moves, and a dash of controversy that Formula 1 is renowned for. In this high-octane showdown, Max Verstappen, the maestro of speed, clinched the victory, leaving Ferrari's Charles Leclerc biting the dust.
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Formula 1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Race Recap

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Verstappen wins 2023 finale as Mercedes secures second



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