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The All-new BMW M5 Awarded to Fastest Qualifier in MotoGP™ in 2024

Spielberg. The Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria, served as the backdrop for the presentation of the winner’s car for the 2024 BMW M Award. On Thursday evening, BMW M GmbH unveiled the high-performance car that will be awarded to the fastest qualifier in MotoGP™ at the end of this season. With the all-new BMW M5, BMW M GmbH continues its over 20-year tradition of honoring the achievements of the BMW M Award winner with a prize in the form of a groundbreaking, innovative BMW M vehicle. The winner’s vehicle was unveiled during the Motorcycle Grand Prix of Austria by Dan Rossomondo, Chief Commercial Officer at MotoGP™ rights holder Dorna Sports, and Axel Mittler, Marketing Manager MotoGP™ at BMW M GmbH. Continue reading

Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years Unveiled during 2024 Monterey Car Week

MONTEREY, Calif. (August 16, 2024) – Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 911 Turbo, Porsche is celebrating with an exclusive special edition of the sports car icon. The “911 Turbo 50 Years” combines exceptional performance and luxurious materials with particularly exclusive styling elements. The interior and exterior of the car adopt design touches from historic 911 Turbo models, which are supplemented by timeless and elegant styling elements. An optional Heritage Design Package enriches the look of the anniversary model further. Porsche is limiting the 911 Turbo 50 Years, based on the current 2025 911 Turbo S (992.1), to 1,974 units globally, paying tribute to the year the 911 Turbo was first shown. Continue reading

Acura Performance EV Concept Makes Global Debut at Monterey Car Week

MONTEREY, Calif. (August 15, 2024) – Acura today took a significant step forward in its electrification strategy with the world-debut of the Acura Performance EV Concept, which previews the premium-performance brand’s next generation all-electric model. Introduced during Monterey Car Week, one of the world’s top gatherings of automotive and motorsports enthusiasts, the Acura concept is an exciting performance SUV developed by the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles. Scheduled to go into production in late 2025, an all-new Acura model based on the Acura Performance EV Concept will be the first model engineered on the new Honda-developed EV platform and the first EV produced* at the Honda EV Hub in Ohio. Continue reading

The BMW M5 Touring Finally Arrives in the United States

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. (August 15, 2024) – For the first time ever in the United States, BMW M presents the new BMW M5 Touring, a high-performance model offering a new level of utility to go with the race-bred performance, bold design, and superlative all-day comfort that are the hallmarks of an M5. The M Hybrid drivetrain produces 717 hp and 738 lb-ft to deliver intoxicating performance on road and track alike. And yet, the plug-in hybrid powertrain enables almost silent and locally emission-free driving, with a preliminary estimated range of up to 25 miles on a full charge. The unique concept of the new BMW M5 Touring is reflected in both its exterior design and its interior configuration and appointments. Prominently flared wheel arches and side skirts and the M-specific design of the front and rear aprons distinguish the BMW M5 Touring. Inside, the new M5 Touring has up to 57.6 cubic feet (estimated) of flexible load-carrying capacity for leisure activities and trips away. Continue reading

World Premiere of Film Starring Record Breaking Porsche at Monterey Car Week

MONTEREY, Calif. (August 14, 2024) – A Porsche 911 driven by Romain Dumas became the highest earthbound vehicle ever when it reached the summit of Ojos del Salado – the tallest volcano in the world.

The story behind this moment has never been fully told, until now; the culmination of over four years of effort, three attempts involving two cars – all with the aim of securing one absolute record. Continue reading

US Public Debut of New Continental GT Speed Leads Bentley at Monterey Car Week

CREWE (August 14, 2024) – Bentley’s new, fourth-generation Continental GT Speed is to make its US debut this week, at the prestigious The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering – part of Monterey Car Week. The launch will feature the first new Continental GT Speed to include bespoke content added by Mulliner, Bentley’s in-house personalization and coachbuilding division. Continue reading

The Corkscrew Hillclimb Sets New Records in its Third Running

MONTEREY, Calif. (August 13, 2024) – The third annual Corkscrew Hillclimb took place during the 2024 Monterey Pre-Reunion, setting new records and drawing significant attention from legendary drivers eager to prove their mettle on the iconic turn. This year’s event marked the North American dynamic debut of the 2022 McMurtry Spéirling and the return of the 2024 Drako GTE with professional racer Andy Pilgrim behind the wheel, further solidifying the impressive performance of electric vehicles. Fans were also thrilled by the appearance of a new crowd favorite, the brand-new Case IH Steiger 620 Quadtrac tractor, which brought a unique and entertaining twist to the competition. Continue reading

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