Two icons, two philosophies, one obsession: speed. The Skeg (electric and surf wax) and The Machina (petrol and hydraulic manual) are a pair of unique JCWs, built for enthusiasts who live between the waves and the apex. This is the MINI JCW x Deus Ex Machina.
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Europeans love vans. BYD knows this. The BYD SEAL 6 DM-i Touring is aimed squarely at the Passat and Superb: electric most of the time, petrol when the road demands more. And it does so with a promise of up to 1,350 km of range.
From electric hypercars to digital concepts and nostalgic throwbacks – Munich will transform into the European automotive capital in September with the IAA 2025 event, where even the Germans may for the first time admit that the Chinese know how to make cars.
After a false alarm in February, it's now official: the Volvo V90 is retiring, with no direct successor. The future from Gothenburg smells of SUVs, the electric ES90 and – ironically – the return of the XC70 name, which is no longer a station wagon, but an SUV.
This isn't just a buggy. This is a California fantasy that ate Weissach for breakfast: the OTTO WERKS Meyers Manx Buggy with a 2.2-liter Willhoit engine, 170 hp, and details from a 356. In Ivy Green, it hits a nerve. Five examples. All already sold.
Audi has been teasing on social media, and Canada has inadvertently pressed “announce.” The new electric sports concept – dubbed the Audi TT Moment 2.0 – will be officially revealed ahead of the IAA Mobility show in Munich. And yes, they’re promising a production version within two years.
The redesigned 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid is faster, smarter, and more comfortable than ever before – and yes, it can do 0 to 100 km/h in less than two seconds. In a four-door sedan body. No activation button. Just like that.
Some restomods sell you chrome and nostalgia. The Oshe Zambezi Defender sells you a story: African art and British engineering in one, with the deep bass of an eight-cylinder and the feeling that you just parked in a gallery.
The Volkswagen Grand California Dune – is a large camper that looks like it escaped from the Sahara dunes straight onto the highways of Europe. In 2026, it gets a special edition that adds a little off-road charm to the already solid Crafter base. It’s not a revolutionary thing that will change the world, but a smart upgrade for those who want the comfort of a hotel on wheels without giving up a sense of adventure. If you’ve ever dreamed of a road trip where neither a sand dune (with reservations) nor a rainy day will stop you, this is your van. But let’s be honest: in the age of electric dreams, the diesel giant is still the king of the long haul. Ironic, right? But I find something positive in it – finally a camper that looks like it can handle more than just a supermarket parking lot. And that’s what I expected from Volkswagen.
Munich is back in form with IAA Mobility 2025: the new BMW iX3, Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ technology, CUPRA Tindaya, Renault Clio (6th gen.), Volvo EX60 and Hyundai Ioniq 2. Plus a bunch of concepts and autonomous driving on the A94. Are you ready? Brace yourself—seatbelts will be digital this year.
Porsche has prepared something very special for the Netherlands: the unique Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Manthey Kit “De Tulp”, affectionately called De Tulp. Pastel orange, tulips on the bodywork and even faster times on the Nürburgring. Yes, the Germans have gone all Dutch for now.
Imagine driving a BMW M4 Convertible that pumps out 523 horsepower straight from the factory – enough to make most mortals say, “Thanks, that’ll do.” But G-Power, those German tuning madmen, aren’t content with average. Their G4M Hurricane Bi-Turbo Convertible takes the open-top M4 and transforms it into a 720-horsepower beast – the G-Power BMW M4 Convertible, which will outrun Ferraris and McLarens while you soak up the sun with the top down. Is that an exaggeration? Maybe. But in a world where speed is currency, it’s pure pleasure with a bit of irony – why have a supercar when you can have a convertible that costs less and delivers your coffee in style? Get ready for a ride that will awaken your inner racer.