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SANT’AGATA BOLOGNESE (October 28, 2024) – The 2024 edition of the Autostyle Design Competition, the international event dedicated to design in the automotive sphere, took place on the morning of Friday, October 25 at the picturesque Villa Schiarino Lena, located just outside Mantua and attended by some of the most prestigious Style Centers worldwide. Continue reading
CREWE (October 28, 2024) – Bentley Motors is proud to announce the continuation of its creative collaboration with acclaimed British fashion designer, Supriya Lele, unveiling a new bespoke color, Nīla Blue, which will be available exclusively to Mulliner customers. Deeply inspired by Lele’s Indian heritage, Nīla Blue draws its name from the Sanskrit word for “sapphire” and represents a seamless blend of personal history and artisanal craft. This distinctive hue, infused with personal and cultural significance, represents the seamless fusion of automotive luxury and high fashion, reflecting the ultimate in craftsmanship, innovation, and personalized expression. Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 24, 2024) — Scout Motors Inc. introduces the next era of rugged trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUV) with the unveiling of two production-intent concept vehicles, the Scout® Traveler™ SUV and the Scout® Terra™ truck. The new Scout vehicles are designed and engineered in Michigan and will be manufactured in South Carolina – creating over 4,000 American jobs. Continue reading
CARMEL, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2024) – The Peninsula Signature Events announced today the 2025 dates for its world-renowned motorcycle and motorsports events at The Quail Golf Club, including two of the most anticipated shows for enthusiasts and collectors, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering and The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas (October 23, 2024) – Continuing the celebration of 130 years in motorsports, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) hosted an exciting two-day Race Day experience in downtown Austin, Texas during the 2024 United States Grand Prix weekend. The iconic Jo’s Coffee on South Congress Avenue was transformed into a vibrant pit stop, drawing in F1 enthusiasts, customers, and special guests, including notable attendees like local DJ Confucius Jones and Mercedes-Benz brand ambassadors Jessica Hart & James Kirkham. This Race Day experience follows the successful launch of the inaugural Race Day watch party at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta during the 2024 Canadian Grand Prix, continuing MBUSA’s commitment to engaging fans in exciting ways. Continue reading
MODENA, Italy (October 23, 2024) – From October 24 to 27, Maserati will take part in the 41st “Auto e Moto d’Epoca” in Bologna, the biggest trade fair and market for classic cars and spare parts in Europe. Continue reading
CAMDEN, N.J. (October 17, 2024) – Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the new 2025 BRZ Series.Purple with a striking new color, unique exterior and interior accents, and performance upgrades. The special edition, limited to only 500 cars, will make its public debut October 19 at Subiefest Texas in Dallas. Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich. (October 15, 2024) – A Baja 1000-winning legendary name returns to the Ford lineup for 2025 with the new Bronco Stroppe Special Edition.
A successor to the original Stroppe Baja Bronco from the ’60s and ’70s, this new limited-edition Bronco pairs the desert-racing spirit of the original with today’s off-road capability to create a special high-performance Bronco SUV. Continue reading
RESTON, Va. (October 13, 2024) – Audi is further expanding its electric model portfolio with the debut of Q6 Sportback e-tron models, offering a more progressive and dynamic silhouette and greater emphasis on design-oriented aesthetics. The Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro and SQ6 Sportback e-tron benefit from the strength of the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture in terms of performance, range, efficiency, and charging, and are yet another example of the scalability of the all-new platform. Continue reading
MUNICH (October 11, 2024) – BMW is poised to set pulses racing among fans of exclusive driving pleasure and collectors of automotive masterpieces once again with a strictly limited-run small-series model. Following in the tire tracks of the BMW 3.0 CSL – revealed in 2022 to mark the 50th birthday of BMW M GmbH – is the BMW Skytop. The BMW Skytop wraps the joy of driving for which the brand is renowned in a timelessly elegant design characterized by precision craftsmanship in every last detail. Initially shown in design study form as the BMW Concept Skytop at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024 on the shores of Lake Como, the two-seater roadster sent waves of excitement through the assembled connoisseurs and automotive aficionados. This rapturous response prompted BMW to convert the concept into a strictly limited production run of 50 examples.
The decision was announced by Adrian van Hooydonk, head of BMW Group Design, at an event hosted by the House of BMW in Milan, Italy, where the highly desired design study was again on display. It was also revealed here that all examples of the BMW Skytop reserved for enthusiasts and collectors found their future owners within a very short space of time. “The BMW Skytop is a truly exotic design and offers a combination of driving dynamics and elegance at the highest level,” said van Hooydonk. “To finally be able to announce that this car will be built is like a dream come true. Thank you for the very positive response around the globe and to the passionate team that worked on the project.”
Dynamism and elegance continue the tradition of legendary BMW roadsters
BMW recently presented the likewise strictly limited-run BMW 3.0 CSL. Production of this exclusive sports car was also capped at 50 cars. In both concept and design, the special edition served as a homage to the legendary BMW 3.0 CSL “Batmobile” of the early 1970s.
The BMW Skytop is another desirable collector’s item from the Bavarian premium carmaker. The open-top two-seater celebrates BMW’s history of iconic roadsters, among them the BMW 507 and BMW Z8. The sculptural athleticism of its body is constructed from taut, muscular surfaces defined by a few precise lines, the BMW Skytop emitting a powerful sense of dynamism before it even turns a wheel. The pronounced arrow shape of the bonnet, evocative BMW shark-nose design and tightening tail are all carefully chosen references to the BMW Z8.
Just like its legendary roadster ancestor, the BMW Skytop takes to the road with the most powerful V8 in the brand’s armory. The 4.4-litre petrol unit generates maximum output of 460 kW/625 hp and teams up with an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission. Maximising traction is the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system, which distributes the engine’s power between all four wheels as required, and optimises stability and driving dynamics in any situation. With this drive configuration in place, the handsome two-door will sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in around 3.3 seconds.
Exclusive materials and traditional craftsmanship
The exclusivity of this unique masterpiece of automotive craftsmanship is also reflected in its timelessly elegant appearance. Headlining the exterior design is the pronounced spline that extends from the bonnet to an aluminum bar on the boot lid, emphasizing the dynamic flow of the special edition’s form. Winglets discreetly integrated into the door shoulders take the place of conventional door handles and – together with the light-alloy wheels with their intricate fins between the spokes – feed into the car’s clean, graceful appearance. The illuminated BMW kidney grille and the headlights also play their part in the progressive look of the front end. The LED units are positioned on aluminum carriers and have the slimmest profile currently available for automotive headlights. They were custom developed for the BMW Skytop and group together all the lighting functions. The rear lights likewise have an arrestingly slim design and carry the progressive design theme of the BMW Skytop into the rear end.
Like the leather-covered rollover bar behind the seats, the fully retractable rear window and leather-trimmed soft-top roof generate a pure-bred roadster feeling. The two removable roof sections, which are finished with high-quality synthetic leather, stow away in a special compartment in the luggage area.
The harmonious color scheme ensures a smooth visual transition from interior to exterior – both with the soft-top open and closed. At the rear of the car, the reddish-brown of the roof flows into the Floating Sundown Silver exterior paint finish, whose chrome shadow effect gives it impressive visual impact. The elaborate colour gradient was applied by hand by experienced master painters.
Inimitable ambience, exquisite appointments and high-quality equipment
Inside the BMW Skytop, too, precision craftsmanship, handpicked materials and warm, monochrome color tones create a feel of cosseting luxury and singular elegance. In common with other elements of the interior design, the leather seats, accented by brogue-style decoration, come in the same shade of brown used for the roof. Crystal applications embedded ornately into the cockpit also contribute to the sumptuous on-board ambience.
The exclusive character of the BMW Skytop is additionally underscored by high-quality equipment features such as a soft-close function for the doors and the stunning Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System. The BMW Live Cockpit Professional includes the full-color BMW Head-Up Display, which projects driving and navigation information directly into the driver’s field of view.
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