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Porsche 911 Carrera GTS named 2025 Powertrain Disruptor of the Year by Newsweek

ATLANTA (April 15, 2025) – The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid is the winner of the Newsweek World’s Greatest Auto Disruptors 2025 Powertrain Disruptor of the Year award, which celebrates significant technological advances. The new “T-Hybrid” powertrain uses a small 1.9 kWh lithium ion battery to power two electric motors: one between the engine and transmission and the other in the single turbocharger. The powertrain eliminates the need for a starter motor, instead relying on the electric motor to start the engine. The so-called e-turbo does without a wastegate, converting excess pressure to energy that is sent back to the battery to help power the hybrid system. Continue reading

ON THE LAWN: Greenwich Concours Announces Grand Marshal and Curated Vehicle Classes

GREENWICH, Conn. (April 15, 2025) – The 2025 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance (Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1) will once again be hosted at picturesque Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut, bringing together automotive enthusiasts and collectors to celebrate the world’s finest cars, luxurious craftsmanship and the spirit of automotive innovation. Continue reading

The New Audi A6 Sedan sets Standards in Design and Aerodynamics

INGOLSTADT/NECKARSULM (April 15, 2025) – Audi is expanding its A6 model series with a classic business Sedan. It sets standards in design and aerodynamics and makes innovation and comfort in the premium full-size class tangible in every detail. Its drag coefficient of 0.23 is the best value for a combustion-engine production model in Audi history. Modern gasoline and diesel engines with MHEV plus mild hybrid technology ensure increased efficiency with improved performance. In combination with sophisticated suspension technologies, the A6 Sedan impresses with its qualities for everyday and long-distance driving: both the adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering combine driving comfort and agile handling to the highest degree. Continue reading

Black Edition now Available for Bentley Continental GT, Continental GTC and Flying Spur

CREWE (April 15, 2025) – Bentley’s new Black Edition models combine the dark, daring and assertive visual impact of the Blackline specification with a 671-hp powertrain and chassis combination oriented towards high performance. Unique exterior features include new gloss black ‘Winged B’ badges front and rear, Mandarin brake calipers and Black Edition badging, combining to reveal the darker side of the Continental GT and Flying Spur families. Production at Bentley’s Dream Factory will be limited to 400 examples total, worldwide. Continue reading

Toyota Special Editions Make their way to the New York International Auto Show

NEW YORK (APRIL 14, 2025) – Toyota returns to the 2025 New York International Auto Show with an immersive display of its latest vehicles, including the newly unveiled GR Supra MkV Final Edition and GR86 Yuzu Special Edition, as well as the 2025 models of favorites like the Grand Highlander, Camry and all-new 4Runner. Showcased in the Javits Center, visitors can experience Toyota’s diverse lineup from April 18-27. Continue reading

CUPRA KIRO Brings Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* to the Track at the Miami E-Prix

MARTORELL (April 14, 2025) – CUPRA KIRO joined forces with Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts*, in cinemas May 2, to empower the team at the Miami E-Prix on 11-12 April. The team competed with a one-of-a-kind livery inspired by the upcoming film, accompanied by special activations during the race weekend. CUPRA also offered the first-ever test drive in the USA, ahead of its arrival in the market by the end of the decade.

“At CUPRA, we always seek the unconventional, and Formula E is no exception. For the Miami E-Prix, we were proud to bring Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* to the track. Just as CUPRA dares to break away from the ordinary, the Thunderbolts* are a team of antiheroes who defy traditional heroism. This collaboration empowered our CUPRA KIRO team for the race and brought our brand closer to U.S. challengers aiming to discover new driving emotions.”

Ignasi Prieto, Chief Brand Officer of CUPRA

Merging the adrenaline of racing with the power of storytelling
The CUPRA KIRO Formula-E cars hit the track in Miami on 11-12 of April with a one-of-a-kind livery, inspired by Thunderbolts*. Ahead of the movie’s theatrical release on May 2, CUPRA KIRO cars made an impression at the legendary Homestead-Miami Speedway for the 5th Round of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

Fans attending the Miami E-Prix enjoyed exclusive activations as part of CUPRA’s collaboration with Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts*. A look-alike cam searched the crowd to find those who most closely resemble Marvel’s Super Heroes during the pre-race. 

Marvel also created a limited-edition comic featuring Formula E and CUPRA KIRO branding, limited to a print run of 5,000 copies, available during the race weekend. Finally, CUPRA KIRO blended both worlds through dynamic social media content.

First-ever CUPRA test drive in the USA
At the first race of CUPRA KIRO in the USA, the brand invited selected media to discover the CUPRA universe ahead of its arrival in the market by the end of the decade. After an exclusive brand presentation, those selected media also had the opportunity to test-drive CUPRA models for the very first time in the USA and feel the emotion of driving the brand’s icon, the CUPRA Formentor, and its latest launch, the CUPRA Terramar.

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