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Volkswagen R teases something big, Nürburgring-bound Golf R incoming?
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02/05/2026

Volkswagen R teases something big, Nürburgring-bound Golf R incoming?

Volkswagen R just dropped a teaser. And it’s not subtle. “We have a secret to tell you. Save the date: 05.05.2026, 12:00.” That’s all we get. No specs, no details, no official confirmation. But the visuals say more than enough.

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Kendall Jenner’s Ferrari 512 TR sparks a classic car comeback
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02/05/2026

Kendall Jenner’s Ferrari 512 TR sparks a classic car comeback

In a recent Instagram post, the model featured a pristine Ferrari 512 TR, finished in what appears to be Argento Nürburgring. The car wasn’t the main subject, but it quickly became the highlight. Within 24 hours, the post passed 1.2 million likes, with reactions pouring in from names like Kylie Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker and Charlie Puth.

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Audi RS 5 becomes Formula 1 hot-lap car. And yes, we want one at Spa
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01/05/2026

Audi RS 5 becomes Formula 1 hot-lap car. And yes, we want one at Spa

At the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, the new Audi RS 5 makes its debut as part of the F1 Pirelli Hot Laps programme, giving guests the chance to experience a Grand Prix circuit from the passenger seat, driven by professional racing drivers. And this is not just a random support car with stickers on it. This is Audi placing one of its most important new performance cars directly in front of the Formula 1 audience, at exactly the right moment.

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Porsche brings the “Pink Pig” back, this time to Formula E
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01/05/2026

Porsche brings the “Pink Pig” back, this time to Formula E

Some liveries are just colors. Others become legend. Few designs in motorsport history are as instantly recognizable (or as unapologetically bold) as Porsche’s “Pink Pig.” And now, in 2026, it’s back. But not where you’d expect it.

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Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey (992.2) breaks the Nürburgring barrier again and it’s not even close
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30/04/2026

Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey (992.2) breaks the Nürburgring barrier again and it’s not even close

With a new official Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of 6:50.863, the latest Manthey-enhanced GT3 is not just faster. It’s significantly faster. Nearly five seconds quicker than the previous 992.1 Manthey setup. On a track where tenths matter, that’s not an improvement. That’s a statement.

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Alfa Romeo sharpens its DNA, new Performance Pack for Giulia and Stelvio
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30/04/2026

Alfa Romeo sharpens its DNA, new Performance Pack for Giulia and Stelvio

Some updates add features. Others redefine how a car feels. Alfa Romeo’s latest move with the Giulia and Stelvio clearly aims for the second category. With the introduction of the new Performance Pack, the Italian brand isn’t chasing numbers or headlines. Instead, it’s doubling down on something far more important, the core Alfa Romeo DNA: emotion, precision, and that unmistakable connection between driver and machine.

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MINI at 25, the brand that turned go-kart feeling into a global identity
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30/04/2026

MINI at 25, the brand that turned go-kart feeling into a global identity

Some cars are built to move people. Others are built to define generations. MINI somehow managed to do both. In 2026, the brand celebrates 25 years of its modern era under BMW Group, a quarter century that transformed a small British icon into a global lifestyle brand, without ever losing the essence that made it special in the first place.

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Jeep reinvents its most iconic feature, the seven-slot grille goes digital on the Avenger
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30/04/2026

Jeep reinvents its most iconic feature, the seven-slot grille goes digital on the Avenger

For Jeep, that element has always been the seven-slot grille, a signature that dates back to 1945 and has since become one of the most recognisable visual identities in the entire automotive industry. Now, nearly 80 years later, Jeep is rewriting that signature.

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Porsche brings back Apple livery at Laguna Seca, a tribute to innovation across generations
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30/04/2026

Porsche brings back Apple livery at Laguna Seca, a tribute to innovation across generations

Some liveries are simply designs. Others are cultural moments. To mark 75 years of Porsche Motorsport and 50 years of Apple, the Porsche Penske Motorsport team will run both of its Porsche 963 entries in a one-off livery inspired by the iconic Apple Computer design first seen on the Porsche 935 K3 during the 1980 racing season.

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Porsche exits Bugatti Rimac, end of an era or strategic reset?
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29/04/2026

Porsche exits Bugatti Rimac, end of an era or strategic reset?

For years, the Bugatti Rimac joint venture represented one of the most fascinating alliances in the automotive world (a blend of legacy, engineering heritage, and cutting-edge electric innovation) but as of April 2026, that chapter is coming to a close. And while the official communication frames this as a “focus on core business,” the implications run far deeper than a simple portfolio reshuffle.

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Did you know Mazda once built a “car” that fit inside a suitcase?
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29/04/2026

Did you know Mazda once built a “car” that fit inside a suitcase?

Every now and then, the automotive world reminds you that not everything has to make sense. Sometimes, it just has to exist. Because long before electric scooters flooded European cities and “last-mile mobility” became a buzzword used in every pitch deck, Mazda quietly built one of the strangest vehicles you’ve probably never heard of. A car. Inside a suitcase.

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Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale, Maranello turns up the volume on its most controversial Ferrari
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29/04/2026

Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale, Maranello turns up the volume on its most controversial Ferrari

There was a moment (not that long ago) when the idea of a four-door Ferrari felt almost sacrilegious. Now, Ferrari is pushing that philosophy one step further. Meet the Handling Speciale configuration: a more focused, sharper, and ultimately more emotional interpretation of what is already one of the most debated cars in Ferrari’s modern history.

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Alfa Romeo Spider turns 60, a timeless icon celebrated where it all began
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29/04/2026

Alfa Romeo Spider turns 60, a timeless icon celebrated where it all began

Sixty years after its debut, Alfa Romeo is celebrating one of its most emotionally charged creations with a dedicated exhibition titled “Spider is Alfa Romeo” at its museum in Arese, bringing together heritage, design and something the modern automotive industry often struggles to recreate: pure, uncomplicated driving emotion.

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