There’s something elegant and beautiful about vintage Rolls-Royces. And no other brand can replicate it.
We were invited to experience – and judge – at the annual @rollsroycecars Owner’s Club Concours last weekend in Palm Springs, CA. Within the assortment of over 200 Rolls Royce and Bentley vehicles were meticulously maintained show cars, some really rare vehicles and even some (fairly) daily driven examples.
The show returns next year for its 75th anniversary exhibition.
Photos: Eddie Eng/Hypedrive
Some designs start from a simple idea, others from a sketch. This is both – meet the @ferrari HC25.
The commissioning owner of this took the F8 Spider and revamped it with the Ferrari Design Studio to create a one-off interpretation with subtle styling tweaks. For starters, the HC25 features a "dual volume" structure: the rear engine compartment area and cockpit-to-bumper are separated by a partitioning in the body. This gives the HC25 an indirect elongation of the body while keeping with the aesthetic of speed and the muscularity of the rear.
New modules for the front headlamps were also designed just for the HC25, so the front look is truly unique. The eyelid features an indentation curve to match the rear lights.
The wheels also get a slick new design upgrade, with a double recessed groove around the rim to give the diameter a larger look. Peep the Brembo Carbon Ceramic brakes hiding underneath too, in a classic yellow that really pops.
Ferrari doesn't often create these one-off builds for customers, so it's quite refreshing to see creativity spill over to these creations from time to time. The HC25 will debut at the Ferrari Racing Days at COTA in Austin, TX this weekend.
Photos: Ferrari
Here it is: the first vehicle under the @bmwalpina.official brand has just been revealed.
The "Vision BMW ALPINA" is based off of the current 7-series and will set the tone and direction for the new BMW ALPINA brand, and its 5,200mm (17+ feet) grand tourer silhouette definitely makes a statement. Signature ALPINA design cues thankfully remain intact, like the bold typography at the chin splitter, the 20-spoke wheels and more. A new shark nose gives the front end a highly aggressive look, while modern luxuries like the fully-transparent panoramic roof, beveled metallic controls and even automated crystal glass holders scream elegance and class for the rear interior.
Look for more from BMW ALPINA the Vision in 2027.
Photo/Video: BMW ALPINA
Ever wondered what it feels like to go behind-the-scenes of @redbullracing ?
This season, the Team is offering you the chance to do exactly this. Through its 'Best Seats in the House' initiative, fans will be able to delve deeper into the world of Oracle Red Bull Racing with exclusive access to its array of motorsport events.
From front row seats at the Formula 1 Grands Prix in the UK and Spain to an exclusive tour around the team's Factory, an array of curated experiences will be up for grabs on this season on the Team's My Paddock page.
Find out how to get involved on Hypebeast.
In partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing
Last year, @thegranturismo and streetwear stalwart @unionlosangeles teamed up for a duo-branded BMW E30 M3. Now the car can be yours. Sort of.
The Union LA-clad BMW E30 M3 was a collab project for the Gran Turismo Fan Fest event held in Los Angeles, CA. The event saw professional 'GT7' players square off in rigorous competition heats, while fans of the game got to experience car culture and live music activations. The E30 was accompanied with a collaborative apparel launch with Union LA.
Now, 'GT7' players can nab the E30 M3 collabo car for themselves as a free download. Simply sign into the The Showcase within the game and search for "UnionLosAngeles" to receive the livery design for your own E30.
Photos: via 'Gran Turismo 7'
For @porsche "Sonderwunsch" commissions, the sky's the limit, really. For this customer, that limit was a very, very distinctive color. 🟤
Porsche Centre Geneva showcased this unique 911 GT3 RS build, under the brand's "Sonderwunsch" (Special Wishes) program that allows customers to commission builds with less restrictions. The color chosen is cataloged as "Macadamiametallic", a rich lustrous brown with a gold metallic flake. The color has been in Porsche's Paint-To-Sample lineup for decades, dating back as far as 2006. The customer stated the shade was meant to reference haute couture, like what you'd find in luxury goods.
The brown choice for a GT3 RS is quite bold, as most allocations were configured in white with various color liveries to evoke a sporty, motorsport look that goes back to the original GT3 RS. For it to be not only Macadamia on the outside but brown matching leather on the inside as well is definitely a one-of-a-kind build, and it's stunning.
If you had a Sonderwunsch allocation and were able to use any color you wanted, which would you pick?
Photos: Porsche Newsroom
@jcbmachines is set to break the land speed record – again – and will need to hit 351mph. Can it do it?
The last time JCB broke the record was with its Dieselmax, which hit 350.92 mph on the Bonneville salt flats. Its newest design – Hydromax – is as the name suggests: a hydrogen-fueled recordbreaker powered by two combustion engines and a long body that's over 32-feet in length. The goal is 351 mph in order to nab the record from itself set with the diesel-powered equivalent back in 2006 – it's a good thing Hydromax has 1,579 horsepower to do it.
The JCB Hydromax will be powered by the same man who broke the record the first time – Andy Green, who currently holds the "fastest man in the world" title in 1997 with the jet-powered Thrust SSC. He's also the only person to break the sound barrier on land. His attempt in the Hydromax will take place in the first week of August at the Bonneville Salt Falts in Utah.
Photos: JCB
We love when creative individuals let their minds go where ever with no limitations, and that's exactly what @geraudgordias did with this RR concept.
Designer Geraud Gordias shared with us his renders for this conceptual Rolls-Royce interior, one that maximizes on textures and material. A few details are recognizable for the brand, but others are a bit outlandish, particularly the single-spoke wheel that looks more like a fixture on a furniture piece than anything utilitarian. Geraud also uses a lot of natural wood that's both warm in atmosphere and bold in statement. Stalks are milled and metal polished, while leathers are replaced with hemp at the seats again for a warm environment.
"Rather than designing a sophisticated cockpit, I wanted to create an inhabited space, a private lounge for two, conceived with the codes of interior architecture and high-end furniture," admitted Geraud. "Luxury no longer lies in technological accumulation, but in restraint."
Check out more concepts from the Milan-based designer over at his IG, with other designs across watches, automotive, furniture and more.
Photos: Geraud Gordias
@kojeyradical takes over the @lotuscars Emeya Hyper-GT. 🔵
Stepping in as creative director of the collaboration, the latest partnership sees the artist apply the concept of his ‘Don’t Look Down’ album into an automotive medium.
Ahead of his debut headline show at the Royal Albert Hall, we headed down to the exclusive unveiling of the car at the Lotus showroom in Mayfair, London last night to get a first look.
Speaking about the theme of the album and how it translates to the design, the East Londoner tells Hypebeast it’s about “pressure, visibility, fear, confidence and being under the spotlight, I wanted the car to feel like the motion and tension from those themes.” As well as the stand-out color palette, the textures and gradient are designed intentionally to look different at different angles.
Describing the chance to able to change the brand’s signature yellow emblem as “the moment it stopped feeling like another collab and started feeling like trust,” Kojey took a hands-on approach to the collaboration, being involved throughout the process from conception to final iterations.
Swipe to see the car and scenes from the event.
Head to Hypebeast.com to read the full interview with Kojey Radical.
Photo: Lotus
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You'd think Italians bought the most @lamborghini sports cars, but you'd be wrong. Meet the Revuelto NA63 – a tribute to North America. 🇺🇸🇨🇦
Lamborghini has debuted the Revuelto NA63, a one-off commission tailored specifically for the North American market. Developed via the Ad Personam program – the brand's bespoke department – the 1-of-1 vehicle is distinguished from the standard production model by its specific livery and material configuration that you can't order any other way.
The exterior can come in a variety of four configurations, all intertwining elements of "red, white and blue" for obvious reasons. The first shown is a Blu Marinus with red and white stripes, while an alternative is Bianco Sideralis white with red and blue stripes. For each model, a matte black roof contrasts with exposed carbon fiber elements, while "63" decals on the hood and doors reference the company's founding year. Inside, the cabin follows a Nero Ade and Arancio Dryope color scheme, featuring specialized stitching and carbon fiber trim.
The NA63 keeps the standard Revuelto’s 1,001 hp V12 hybrid powertrain. Sure there's no extra horsepower, but the NA63 is less about what it can do, more about what it means – Americans love Lamborghinis.
Photos: Lamborghini
@lotuscars is giving us an early look at something new. And yes, it burns fuel.
Type 135 is meant to be a bit of a shake up for the Lotus brand, and we’ll see how big of a shake up in 2028.
Video: Lotus
