2025-08

Mercedes-Benz 500 GE V8 (1993): A Rare Luxury Off-Roader Limited to 446 Units

In 1993, Mercedes-Benz introduced the 500 GE V8, the first G-Class fitted with a V8 engine. Limited to only 446 units worldwide—with just 50 officially imported to Japan—the model has since become one of the rarest and most sought-after variants in the G-Class lineage.

1981 Ferrari 400i: A Time Capsule with Just 1,525 Kilometers

A spectacularly preserved 1981 Ferrari 400i sold for $184,800 USD at RM Sotheby’s in Monterey, held 15–16 August 2025. With just 1,525 kilometers (~948 miles) recorded at cataloguing, this European-specification example stands out as one of only 422 fitted with the coveted five-speed manual gearbox.

PUMA and Rosé Unveil the New “Metallic Speedcat”

PUMA and its global ambassador Rosé unveiled the latest model in the Speedcat line: the Metallic Speedcat. This new release reimagines the iconic Speedcat with a chrome-inspired metallic silver finish. Its aerodynamic shape and low-profile silhouette, rooted in motorsport design, stand out vividly, while the reflective surface harmonizes with the industrial backdrop to create a striking presence.

1993 Ferrari F40 LM by Michelotto Sold for $11 Million

1993 Ferrari F40 LM by Michelotto achieved a remarkable price of $11M USD. This example, chassis number 95448, is the 14th of only 19 cars ever built, and was completed to the highly desirable “GTC” specification, making it one of the most powerful F40s ever produced.

Porsche RUF 3.4 CR (1986) Offered in Japan

A 1986 Porsche RUF 3.4 CR is currently listed in RM Sotheby’s Private Sales with an estimated price of $150,000 USD. Located in Chiba, Japan, this C00 German-market 911 was converted to RUF 3.4 CR specification by Japan’s official RUF distributor at the time, Ishida Engineering. It stands as a seldom-seen naturally aspirated RUF model in a market where turbocharged variants dominate.

BMW M3 CS Touring Sets Nürburgring Lap Record for Touring Cars

The BMW M3 CS Touring has set a new milestone on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, achieving an astonishing lap time of 7:29.490 minutes — the fastest ever recorded by a Touring car on the legendary 20.832-kilometre "Green Hell." This feat surpasses the previous best set by the BMW M3 Touring in 2022 (7:35.060 minutes).

Suzuki Unveils New GSX-R1000/R at Suzuka 8 Hours — A Special Tribute to 40 Years of GSX-R Legacy

At the Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race held in August 2025, Suzuki officially unveiled its fully updated supersport models—the GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R. This unveiling marks a historic moment, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the legendary GSX-R series and signaling a new era in high-performance motorcycle engineering.

Porsche 911 Speedster Sonderwunsch (Type 993) Factory One-Off

Renowned Porsche collector and designer Luca Trazzi has realised a long-held dream through the Sonderwunsch programme. Unable to find the Speedster of his imagination, he decided to build it himself – resulting in a unique 911 Speedster (Type 993) that rewrites a gap in Porsche’s legacy.