Category: DRIVE
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Tobias Rehberger’s Vantage GTE challenges how we can use patterns and colours in racecar liveries
24 Hours of Le Mans art Aston Martin designed by Tobias Rehberger. Artist Tobias Rehberger is renowned for his abstract art and optical effects that distort perception. Rehberger has received numerous international prizes and awards, including the Golden Lion for best artist at the 2009 Venice Biennale. The abbility to create the illusion of movement…
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Riva 76 Coupé comes to life
Riva 76 Coupé is the new model joining Riva’s Ego Super, the Domino, and the 122’ Mythos. Under construction at the Ferretti Group plant in La Spezia, the new Riva creation will make its debut in September at the Ferretti Group Première event in Montecarlo, then at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2015. “I always feel a…
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Off-road superstars: Mercedes-Benz AMG 6×6 by Mansory
Mercedes-Benz AMG 6×6 is the tallest, the widest, the most powerful mega- off-roader and it also has the most driven wheels. But as with all superlatives there’s always someone who can just go that one step further. In this case, it’s the specialists at Brand-based German luxury car modification firm Mansory. As a real off-road…
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2015 Pebble Beach Automotive Week
The 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is rapidly approaching. Pebble Beach and the Monterey Peninsula in California thrive each August as the center of the motoring universe. The Concours d’Elegance celebrates its 65th anniversary this year with an explosion of events during Pebble Beach Automotive Week (Monday, August 10, through Sunday, August 16.) The complete calendar is…
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Boutique Japanese car company announces European debut with Mitsuoka Roadster
Japan’s Mitsuoka opening first dealership in Europe. Mitsuoka Motor announces the official UK launch of the Mitsuoka Roadster. Boutique Japanese car company Mitsuoka Motor, a manufacturer of cars blending classic styling with up-to-date technology, announced the first ever dealership in Europe (UK). Offering yesterday’s looks with today’s reliability, the Mitsuoka Himiko model will be becalled in…
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Porsche Classic reproducing the dashboard for vintage 911 models
Porsche Classic Recreates Dashboard for Historic 911. Like the technical equipment, the classic vehicles’ interiors are subject to normal wear. Solar radiation as well as fluctuations in temperature and humidity attack the surface and materials over time. Today’s materials hold up better; therefore, to help preserve the long-term value of classic Porsche cars, Porsche Classic…