Toyota Crown Celebrates 70 Years with a Luxurious Special Edition
The Crown is the industry’s longest running passenger car nameplate. As a former owner, I am extremely passionate about these cars, got pretty excited when Toyota decided to mark the 70th anniversary of its iconic Crown sedan by introducing a special edition that exudes luxury without the exorbitant price tag normally associated with the market […]
Topless Royalty: The Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series Turns Up the Glamour
If you thought Maybach was content to just cruise along in chauffeur-driven sedans, think again. They have just released one of their most opulent cars yet: meet the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series, an open-air spectacle blending GT muscle with the elegance we usually associate with Maybach. This isn’t your everyday SL. This is the sportiest […]
Time Honored: Škoda Marks 130 Years with an Exclusive Laurin & Klement Watch
Škoda is celebrating a remarkable milestone: 130 years since its founding fathers, Václav Laurin and Václav Klement, laid the groundwork for what would become the renowned Czech automotive brand. To commemorate this deep heritage, Škoda has partnered with esteemed Czech watchmaker Prokop & Brož to create an exclusive, limited-edition timepiece – the Laurin & Klement […]
Nissan Formula E Team launches Arcade Game designed by Kentaro Yoshida
In a world saturated with high-tech simulations, there’s still a charming appeal to the simplicity and fun of retro arcade games. The Nissan Formula E Team is tapping into this nostalgia with a creative new fan engagement initiative: “Nissan Electric Surf,” a newly launched arcade-style game designed by acclaimed Japanese illustrator Kentaro Yoshida. It is […]
The Art of Speed – Including the BMW Art Car #20
Julie Mehretu, the Ethiopian-American artist renowned for her dynamic abstract paintings, is currently the focus of a major retrospective at the K21 museum in Düsseldorf. Titled “KAIROS / Hauntological Variations,” this exhibition, running from May 10 to October 12, 2025, showcases nearly 100 works spanning three decades. It offers a comprehensive look at Mehretu’s evolution, […]
Lexus Steps into the Spotlight at NYCxDESIGN with ‘Ambiance Installation’
Lexus has long cultivated a reputation for meticulous craftsmanship and a distinct design language in its vehicles. Now, the luxury automaker is bringing that design-forward thinking to a broader stage by participating in the 2025 NYCxDESIGN Festival. As part of New York City’s premier public design exhibition, Design Pavilion, Lexus will present a “Lexus Ambiance […]
Beyond Gaming: How Stellantis is Building Tomorrow’s Cars with Virtual Reality
When you hear “Virtual Reality,” your mind probably jumps to video games or perhaps futuristic movie scenes. But what if that same immersive technology could fundamentally change how cars are made? Stellantis, the automotive giant behind brands like Jeep, Ram, and Peugeot, is doing just that. They’re leveraging a cutting-edge VR lab to simulate and […]
Yellow S, Same Sass – Mini Countryman SE Review
In the early days of this stint we are having at car electrification, some EVs made do with petrol specific platforms, just with batteries and a motor replacing what was there before. Fast forward a bit and we now have dedicated EV platforms, and also some new designs that can properly deal with both petrol […]
Charles Leclerc gets his own Richard Mille — and it’s almost as fast as his lap times
If you’ve ever wanted a slice of Formula 1 performance strapped to your wrist and have a spare NZD $560,000 lying around Richard Mille has just the thing. Meet the RM 72-01 Leclerc Edition, a limited-run chronograph celebrating Ferrari’s golden boy, Charles Leclerc, and his knack for shaving tenths of a second like he’s peeling carrots. […]
From 9 to 5 – Kia EV5 Light+ Long Range 2WD Review
For the last few years, Kia has been making some electric waves, big ones too. Their EV family of, well, EVs have been making many a buyer sit up and take notice. Having driven their flagship electric SUV, the EV9 last year and came away from the experience rather impressed, I was expecting more of […]