The Jaguar XK European is, to our eyes, the most beautiful car yet in the restomod sector

Thornley Kelham unwraps 1950s Jaguar XK European restomod. Development of the first Jaguar XK built to ‘European’ specification is already underway, with the first commission secured. Numbers will be strictly limited, with prices from £550,000 plus donor car depending on specification.   The XK European car has been reinterpreted inside and out by ex-McLaren designer … Read more

The Mercedes‑AMG GT Track Series is extending the GT legacy by a new iconic model

Most powerful customer sports car ever to be developed by Mercedes‑AMG. It is the most powerful customer sports car ever to have been developed by Mercedes‑AMG: the Mercedes‑AMG GT Track Series is conceptualised for use during track days and club sport events. With the exclusive limited edition, the Mercedes‑AMG motorsport department is celebrating the 55th … Read more

Bentley Orlando commissions a space-themed Bentayga Speed with Rocket-like Performance

Bentley’s Bespoke division Mulliner Design completed 100 requests this year so far. The Space Coast in central Florida has long been established as the world’s gateway to explore the universe above, so space travel and exploration were the perfect themes to inspire this unique car by Bentley. Bentley Orlando has used Mulliner’s extensive capability to … Read more

Bentley continues as most popular brand in higher echelons of luxury automotive sector

Bentley Motors announced the luxury automotive marque’s financial results for 2021, complementing the company’s record sales performance during the same 12-month period. Operating profits rose to €389 million, which was €369 million more than in 2020. Turnover last year reached €2.845 billion, while an increased level of personalisation and a model mix dominated by Speed, … Read more

Spirit of Ecstasy Challenge invites emerging designers to create unique works, inspired by Rolls-Royce

  Atop Spectre’s bonnet, the redesigned Spirit of Ecstasy braces the wind with a lower stance. Muse, the Rolls-Royce Art Programme commences inaugural Spirit of Ecstasy Challenge Muse, the Rolls-Royce Art Programme, announced this week the commencement of the inaugural Spirit of Ecstasy Challenge. As a biennial initiative, the Spirit of Ecstasy Challenge invites emerging design visionaries … Read more

Porsche is further expanding e-bikes. Plus a hypersport tyre for the most demanding motorcyclists

eBikes expand the Porsche e-mobility concept, which began with the Taycan. Porsche is driving forward its e-mobility strategy in a holistic manner. In 2019, the company presented the Taycan as the brand’s first all-electric sports car. Almost 40 per cent of the Porsche cars delivered in Europe in 2021 were already electrified – i.e. plug-in hybrids or fully … Read more