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McLaren has unveiled a bronze statue of two-time world champion Mika Hakkinen at its Technology Centre in Woking. The statue depicts the Finn at the 1998 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, where he won his first title, and joins the team's boulevard celebrating the figures who shaped its history. Hakkinen won 20 races and two championships across nine seasons with McLaren.

Porsche has introduced E-Shift for the Taycan, a simulated eight-speed transmission that uses paddle shifters, haptic feedback and torque modulation to create the sensation of gear changes in an electric car. The system is standard on the Taycan Turbo GT and optional across the rest of the range, where it can be switched on or off at will.

The last seven vehicles inside Saab's former Trollhattan factory have been sold for a combined 1.035 million SEK, around €92,000. The collection included three Saab 9-3 pre-production cars, a 2018 NEVS 9-3 EV, an autonomous prototype and experimental electric mules, plus a Hengchi 5 left over from the factory's Evergrande era. Hundreds of enthusiasts gathered for one final farewell to a story that began in 1947.

Bentley has launched The Bespoke Series by Mulliner, an annual collection of limited-edition cars released like seasonal fashion drops. The first wave covers the Continental GT S coupé and convertible, offered in six exclusive colourways with pearlescent and Chromaflair finishes and bespoke interiors, limited to 100 numbered examples worldwide per year. Production begins in 2026.

The European Court of Justice has ruled that EU member states may ban driver-assistance apps such as Waze and Coyote from passing on the location of certain traffic and police checks. The decision, in a case brought by France's Coyote System, confirms that countries can impose such bans on public-safety grounds even on apps based in other EU states, provided strict conditions are met.

Porsche's 2027 Taycan update is built around a single idea: making an electric car feel emotionally engaging. The headline feature is E-Shift, which simulates eight gears, but it sits alongside a factory Manthey Kit that just broke a Nürburgring record, a new 700 km WLTP range and an all-new Porsche Digital Interaction infotainment system. Together they reveal how Porsche thinks about keeping EVs desirable.

Porsche has revealed the 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition, a limited-run special celebrating 75 years of Porsche in Great Britain. Based on the 503 hp 911 GT3, it wears a bespoke colour scheme and exclusive design details, and its name references Porsche's first British appearance at the Earls Court Motor Show in 1951. The catch for everyone else: it is exclusive to the UK.

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with cancer. The 66-year-old shared the news in the final episodes of the fifth series of Clarkson's Farm, describing it as aggressive but caught at a very early stage. He said he has known since May and that a portion of his prostate was removed as part of his treatment.

LEGO has officially launched the Technic Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear, set 42232. The 4,104-piece, 18+ model is the sixth and largest car in the Ultimate Car Concept Series, with a series-first 9-speed gearbox, triplex suspension and a one-touch Ghost Mode. It goes on general sale on 4 July 2026 at €449.99 / £399.99 / $449.99, with early buyers getting a free Koenigsegg steering wheel set.