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There was a time when 700 horsepower in a family sedan felt like the absolute ceiling of sanity. The new BMW M5 already crossed that line with confidence, blending a twin-turbo V8 with electrification to deliver numbers that, not so long ago, belonged strictly to supercars. And yet, in typical German fashion, someone looked at those figures and decided it still wasn’t enough. Enter G-Power.

There are plenty of reasons why people love Formula 1 (speed, precision, engineering brilliance) but here’s one you probably didn’t expect: it has quietly helped save thousands of lives far away from the racetrack. Not through technology. Not through safety cars or carbon fibre. But through something much simpler: process, discipline, and teamwork under pressure.

Just when you thought BYD had made its point with the Denza Z, it doubled down. Because on that same stage in Beijing, under the more radical Fangchengbao banner, something even more extreme quietly stole the spotlight: the Formula X. A fully electric, roofless, carbon-bodied concept that doesn’t just flirt with supercar territory, it dives headfirst into hypercar theatrics.

With the debut of the BYD Denza Z, unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show and heading straight for Europe this summer, China is no longer trying to compete on value or efficiency alone. It is now aiming directly at the heart of the luxury performance segment and doing so with over 1,000 horsepower, a convertible roof, and a level of technological ambition that feels anything but incremental.

At the Beijing Auto Show 2026, Lynk & Co unveiled its first-ever GT concept, boldly named “Time to Shine” and while the name might raise eyebrows, the intention behind it is unmistakably serious. This is not just a design study. This is a repositioning.

A Porsche 911 (arguably one of the most iconic and pure sports cars ever built) reimagined through the lens of Toy Story, one of the most beloved animated franchises of all time. And yet, in 2026, this is exactly what Porsche, Disney and Pixar are bringing to life, with three one-off 911 models inspired by Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie, set to debut at the Toy Story 5 premiere in Los Angeles.

After years of near silence, complex legal battles, and a long list of unfulfilled promises, the Dutch manufacturer is once again preparing a return, this time with a new C8 Preliator set to debut during Monterey Car Week 2026, with appearances at both The Quail and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

MANSORY has officially stepped into the Chinese EV space with the Zeekr 9X by MANSORY and on paper, it should be a big moment. A high-performance hybrid SUV with 1,381 hp, wrapped in full customisation, targeting a new generation of luxury buyers. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: This isn’t evolution. This is escalation.

Porsche doubles down on emotion, even in the electric era Porsche isn’t backing away from the coupe SUV. Not even slightly. With the debut of the Cayenne Coupé Electric, the message from Stuttgart is crystal clear: electrification will not come at the expense of emotion. If anything, it’s being amplified.