Growing up in the 1980s in rural Modimolle, in South Africa’s Limpopo province, a young Nelson Makamo fantasised that he would one day hold the keys to his own Porsche 911. What he did not anticipate was a chance encounter with a modern-day model during a residency in Franschhoek, in Western Cape…
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Breitling and Bentley end their 19-year Partnership in Style
Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling, and British luxury automaker and marketer, Bentley, have announced the end of their 19-year partnership that has been heralded as the longest ever collaboration between an auto and watchmaker brand. In celebration of this iconic and largely successful partnershi…
This Hotel is a Car Lover’s Paradise
Whether you self-identify as a car lover or not, if you love cars, you’ll most likely fall into any of the many categories dedicated to wheel enthusiasts. But one factor remains universal: auto addicts love to stay in their cars more than in any place else. And this is why the V8 hotel exists. Lo…
Your Next Mercedes Could be a Complete Electric Vehicle
If you are planning to get a fuel-powered Mercedes auto by 2030, prepare to be disappointed: the German automaker has announced plans to be an exclusively electric marque by the end of the decade, according to a new strategy report shared on the 22nd of July, 2021. To make that happen, the brand …
Take a Preliminary Look at the Valhalla, Aston Martin’s Latest Hybrid Hypercar
Aston Martin has announced that Valhalla – which made its debut in the latest James Bond movie, No Time to Die – is now ready for production. Although it is the same hybrid vehicle, it differs massively from the lighter V6 engine it was originally rumoured to be. Aston Martin’s …
Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 is a ‘Supercar’ for Watery Ways
Lamborghini has iconic and highly desirable supercars under its belt. From the Raging Bull badge with a prestige value that surpasses just about every other automotive marque to the iconic Miura and Countach, as well as the super-fast and aggressively styled Aventador, the auto brand is a well-re…
Bugatti Speeds Towards Electrification Under the Leadership of EV Firm, Rimac
Bugatti has joined the race towards a cleaner future following its takeover by electric hypercar manufacturer, Rimac. The latter has announced that this coalition has birthed a new company called Bugatti Rimac. As a result, the original Rimac Automobili company has now evolved into a group with t…
Bentley’s EV Provides Music to Match Your Driving Style
Bentley is giving you one more reason to look forward to its electric vehicles – as if we really needed one to own a Bentley: music that matches your driving. Anyone who drives frequently will most likely admit that there are times when you desperately need a song that will literally cheer …
Ferrari Expands its Reach with High Fashion and Fine Dining
On the 13th of June, 2021, the luxury automaker – already famous for its Formula One racing team and its high-powered sports cars on and off the tracks – unveiled a new line, not of cars, but of high fashion. Designed by creative director and former Armani designer Rocco Iannone, the …
Is Getting Yourself the Gift of a Ferrari a Wise Investment?
If you are an auto connoisseur or even a car collector, one of the dream cars on your list would most likely be a Ferrari. Apart from the hype and desire the Italian brand creates around its marques – which are usually produced in very limited quantities – the name Ferrari is synonymo…