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The Porsche 911 S/T: Restoring and Reimagining a Legend

The Porsche 911 S/T earned its place in history with a class victory at the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hours. Yet its story took a dramatic turn. Once a celebrated racing machine, it eventually deteriorated into a rusting, twisted shell hidden in a barn near San Francisco.

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A Family’s Story Through BMWs — Interview with Eric, Founder of Night Shift

We sat down with Eric, the founder and editor of Taiwan-based automotive and motorcycle media Night Shift, to talk about the roots of his passion for cars. At the heart of his story lies his father’s love for BMWs — a passion that shaped not only his family life but also his own journey as an enthusiast.

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AKIMBO × LANCIA: First-Ever Collaboration Blending Streetwear and Automotive Heritage

Utah-based streetwear brand AKIMBO has announced its first collaboration with legendary Italian automaker LANCIA, launching a limited-edition streetwear collection. Featuring 12 exclusive items, the AKIMBO × LANCIA collaboration will be released on September 12, 2025, available exclusively on AKIMBO’s official online store.

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Porsche 956 LH Exhibition at Curvistan Bangkok’s 1st Anniversary

Curvistan Bangkok, a creative hub celebrating automotive culture and design, is celebrating its first anniversary with a special exhibition titled Raceborn. At the center of the showcase stands a true motorsport icon: the Porsche 956 LH, transported all the way from the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart to Thailand.

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1991 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione: An Extraordinary Homologation Time Capsule

Launched in 1991 to meet Group A regulations, the Evoluzione featured widened tracks, flared arches, bonnet vents, a larger grille, and a rear spoiler for improved cooling and aerodynamics. Underneath, Lancia fitted uprated twin-piston brakes, reinforced suspension, a front strut brace, and a larger steering box.

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BMW Motorrad Unveils the Vision CE: A Glimpse into the Future of Urban Mobility

BMW Motorrad presented its latest concept vehicle, the BMW Motorrad Vision CE. This innovative model showcases the brand’s vision for the future of electric, single-track urban mobility, reaffirming its leadership in the field of intelligent, connected, and sustainable two-wheel transportation.

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Audi Unveils the Concept C: A New Era of Design Philosophy

Audi unveiled the Audi Concept C, a two-seat all-electric sports car that embodies the brand’s new design philosophy. At its core lies the principle of radical simplicity – eliminating the superfluous and highlighting only the essentials. This approach represents both a design direction and a corporate realignment for the brand.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Maserati Boomerang – A Timeless Vision of the Future

On March 9, 1972, the Maserati Boomerang debuted at the Geneva Motor Show, captivating the automotive world with its radical, futuristic design. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Boomerang remains an unforgettable concept car—extreme, irrational in its originality, and yet undeniably beautiful. Designed by the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro and built by Italdesign, it is a milestone in automotive history.

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Toyota Reimagines the AE86: Introducing the Hydrogen-Powered H2 Concept and the All-Electric BEV Concept

Toyota unveiled two groundbreaking concepts based on the iconic AE86 sports car: the hydrogen-powered AE86 H2 Concept and the fully electric AE86 BEV Concept.Developed by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and Lexus respectively, these two vehicles showcase Toyota’s commitment to carbon neutrality while preserving driving excitement.

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Maserati MCPURA: Pure Energy, Pure Elegance, Pure Performance

Maserati unveiled its latest super sports car – the MCPURA. Available in both coupé and convertible (“Cielo”) versions, the MCPURA embodies Maserati’s essence of performance and energy. MCPURA builds upon the legacy of the MC20 launched in 2020, enhancing its performance DNA with refined design, premium materials, and upgraded finishes.

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Bentley EXP 15 Design Vision Concept – A Bold Vision for the Future of Electric Luxury

On July 8, 2025, Bentley Motors unveiled the EXP 15 at its brand-new design studio in Crewe. A design vision rather than a production prototype, EXP 15 reinterprets the brand’s 1930s Grand Touring heritage into an elegant, modern all-electric concept vehicle, paving the way for Bentley’s future design direction.

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WRX “Project Midnight” by Subaru Motorsports USA: The Fastest WRX Ever Built

Subaru Motorsports USA unveiled the most extreme WRX in its history—Project Midnight. Born as a spiritual successor to the “Airslayer” Gymkhana car, Project Midnight is a no-compromise, speed-focused tarmac weapon, engineered solely to dominate asphalt.

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