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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 19, 2026

Watch Cleetus McFarland’s Corvette ZR1 Take on Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s Mustang GTD

Right now, an all-American battle is happening in the automotive world between two icons that continue pushing the limits of what’s possible on U.S. soil: the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the Ford Mustang GTD. Both have officially stepped into supercar territory, delivering plenty of power at a price that still undercuts much of the exotic car world. But despite the specs and Nürburgring lap times set by factory professional drivers, there’s still one question left to answer: What happens when two regular owners line them up and go head-to-head with their own cars? Well, automotive YouTuber Garrett Mitchell, better known as Cleetus McFarland, and professional drifter and founder of RTR Vehicles, Vaughn Gittin Jr., just answered that question in a recently uploaded YouTube video. The whole idea came about when the two discussed meeting up for a casual track session at 10/10ths Motor Club in Concord, NC, which snowballed into Cleetus trailering his C8 ZR1 from Florida, and then went even further, questioning whose car would lay down the faster lap time. And before you make the assumption that the Corvette automatically has the upper hand with a 300+ horsepower advantage, the 1.7-mile circuit doesn’t feature long straights where all that power can be utilized.Cleetus’ C8 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 isn’t your average out-of-the-box spec, making 1,100 horsepower to the wheels thanks to upgraded downpipes and an engine ECU tune, which also happens to void the factory warranty. For Vaughn, his newly delivered Ford Mustang GTD remains completely stock in the performance department, with 830 crank horsepower and a sophisticated suspension setup that most definitely outshines Chevrolet’s in the corners. As the founder of one of the largest aftermarket specialists for Mustangs, he did in fact find a way to shed close to 9lbs with newly developed RTR wheels. The track day even brought out T-Pain and Hert from Nappy Boy Automotive, who ultimately became the trusted timekeepers, delivering the good and bad news to both drivers. After a quick 15-minute warm-up with a professional driver in the passenger seat, Vaughn Gittin Jr. set off first with Cleetus to follow after, in a traditional time attack race format of five laps to set the best time possible. And as for the overall winner… you’ll have to tune into the video below to find out for yourself.

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 14, 2026

Swizz Beatz Takes Delivery of his 1-of-1 SF90 XX Spider at Ferrari's Museum

Some car collectors take pride in their loyalty to a single brand, dedicating their time, energy, and money to building the ultimate collection. For Grammy-winning DJ, rapper, and record producer, Swizz Beatz, his passion for all things automotive starts and ends with Ferrari supercars and hypercars, curating what’s believed to be one of the most impressive collections in the world. Already showcasing a stable full of Ferrari icons, including a Daytona SP3, Monza SP1, Monza SP2, LaFerrari, 599 GTO, and many others, his collection continues to grow and evolve as Ferrari unveils rare and innovative new models. Most recently, Swizz Beatz and his wife, Alicia Keys, traveled to Maranello, the hometown of Ferrari, to get a first look at his brand-new Ferrari SF90 XX Spider, which was on display at Musei Ferrari.The power couple already set the tone with outfits styled by Ferrari Style, which also happened to color coordinate perfectly with Swizz’s SF90 XX Spider spec. The open-top, track-focused version of Ferrari’s groundbreaking hybrid supercar comes finished in a clean Bianco exterior with gloss-black touches that beautifully balance and contrast its look, showing off the aggressive aero and curves of the car. The wheels play into the all-white theme with a paint-matched design, fitted with black prancing horse center caps, and a set of gloss-black carbon-ceramic brakes in the background. Inside, Swizz opted for a two-tone interior with a reverse color scheme, featuring a driver’s seat upholstered in white leather with black piping and a passenger seat finished in black leather with white piping.Delivery day proved to be even more special for the duo, as Musei Ferrari dedicated a section of the museum’s ‘Greatest Hits’ exhibit to Swizz Beatz’s longstanding history with Ferrari and the newest addition to his collection. While it may reside in Italy for the time being, it won’t be long until the Ferrari SF90 XX Spider makes its long journey to Southern California, where Swizz can get some much-needed time behind the wheel after waiting for it to finish production. Until next time, we can’t wait to see what’s next for Swizz Beatz and his growing collection of Ferraris. All Ferrari Inventory Source: Ferrari

By Khris Bharath – May 12, 2026

Jay Leno Samples Two Czinger 21C Hypercars and Picks the One He’d Have in His Collection

Jay Leno maintains one of the most celebrated private car collections in the world, with over 180 cars and 160 motorcycles spanning more than a century of automotive history. So when he climbs out of an automobile, calling it one of the best he's ever driven, it's worth paying attention. That's exactly what happened when Leno recently got behind the wheel of the Czinger 21C; the 1,250-horsepower, 3D-printed hypercar built entirely in Torrance, California. Leno previously drove the 21C in 2022, but in the latest episode of Jay Leno's Garage, he catches up with Czinger founder and CEO Lucas Czinger for an in-depth look at what may be the most technically ambitious road car ever built in the United States. All this before, the duo takes two of the three 21C available variants: V-Max (a car we've reviewed) and the record-breaking (Laguna-Seca Lap Record)High Downforce version, up into the hills above Los Angeles. The third variant is the higher-output sold-out Blackbird variant, which draws visual inspiration from the legendary stealth SR-71 reconnaissance aircraft. <- Gallery -> The 21C is powered by a bespoke 2.88-liter twin-cam V8, designed, built, and emissions-certified entirely in-house, paired with three electric motors producing 500 horsepower at the front axle alone. Combined output sits at 1,250 horsepower, routed through what Czinger claims is the world's first electro-hydraulic actuated seven-speed gearbox. With 1,350 horsepower, the Blackbird variant (limited to only 4 units) is on our list of the 10 most powerful production cars in the world. Production is capped at 80 units, and all three variants share the same tandem seating layout, placing the driver at the center of the car with the passenger seated directly behind. Above them sits a panoramic fighter-jet cockpit-style glass canopy. The central driving position is an arrangement Leno immediately linked to his McLaren F1, noting how it offers an unobstructed view of the road and the same intuitive sense of exactly how much space exists on either side of the car. What holds it all together is a chassis unlike anything else in production. Czinger's additive manufacturing process builds structural components by laser-melting powdered aluminum, steel, and titanium alloys into complex organic forms assembled robotically to tolerances typically reserved for aerospace components. The result looks less like a car frame and more like skeletal anatomy, complete with branching nodes and tapering lattices, with material placed precisely where loads demand it and nowhere else. Czinger also walks Leno through the bespoke braking system and the philosophy behind building a proper OEM from scratch in California. Something that Jay finds especially intriguing is how the car was from the outset designed to be fully street-legal in a state like California: CARB-certified, crash-tested, and available for purchase today. Leno's verdict after driving both configurations through canyon roads is that he wants one, and he is leaning toward the V-Max. View All Exotics and Luxury Cars For Sale Images: Jay Leno's Garage

By Khris Bharath – May 09, 2026

Lewis Hamilton Goes Full Vice City in White Ferrari Testarossa and Scarab Jet Boat

One week after the chequered flag fell on the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton reminded everyone that his relationship with South Florida runs far deeper than a race weekend. The seven-time world champion and Ferrari driver posted a short Instagram clip titled "Vice City Run," and it landed like a perfectly timed pit stop. The video opens with Hamilton on the water, piloting a Scarab Jet boat in Biscayne Bay. Dressed in all-white, he steps off the boat, climbs into a white Ferrari Testarossa, like in the original Miami Vice (however, those were monospecchios i.e single mirror cars), and proceeds to drive stick through Miami's streets. After pulling off a few donuts, he heads to Ocean Drive after dark, where the Testarossa's pop-up headlights and 1980s-style strakes sit in sharp contrast to the art deco buildings and neon-lit storefronts. The video's GTA Vice-City-specific font in baby blue and pink, lifted straight from the early 2000s arcade game, makes the cultural reference impossible to miss. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lewis Hamilton (@lewishamilton) Celebrity reactions came quickly. Tyrese Gibson, who starred in "2 Fast 2 Furious" alongside the late Paul Walker, a film shot right there in Miami, commented: "we need you in LA to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FAST & FURIOUS and CODY WALKERS BIRTHDAY!!!! JUNE 13th…." Richard Rawlings of Gas Monkey Garage added: "Gotta use the GMG F6 when you're taking over Texas." This is not the first time this season that Hamilton has used a race weekend to document local car culture. In late March, ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, he showed up at Daikoku Parking in Yokohama driving a Ferrari F40. For the JDM community, Daikoku is hallowed ground, a gathering point where some of Japan's most extraordinary privately owned cars appear on any given night. What Hamilton is building, deliberately or not, is something that connects Formula 1 to the street-level culture surrounding each race. With races still to come across three continents, the question now is which city he targets next. View All Ferrari Testarossas For Sale Images: via Instagram @lewishamilton

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 08, 2026

Fernando Alonso Just Bought One of the Rarest Paganis Ever Made

When your day job revolves around piloting a purpose-built 1,000-horsepower Formula 1 car with massive downforce and a top speed pushing past 249 mph, it makes you wonder what actually feels exciting enough to drive once you’re back on normal public roads. Fernando Alonso is giving fans a glimpse into what scratches that itch for him away from the racetrack, recently taking delivery of the one-off Pagani Zonda Roadster Diamante Verde following its recent sale through the team at Mechatronik.Joining an already impressive collection, Fernando Alonso’s garage is filled with automotive icons like the Aston Martin Valkyrie, Aston Martin Valiant, Ferrari LaFerrari, Ferrari Enzo, McLaren Elva, and McLaren P1, along with so many others. The recent delivery of Fernando’s Pagani Zonda Roadster Diamante Verde took place in Monaco, where the members of Mechatronik were on scene, as well as renowned photographer Alex Penfold, to capture the historic moment.The Zonda already stands out as one of the most sought-after hypercars ever built, but the Diamante Verde elevates its craftsmanship and exclusivity to a whole new level. Built as a true factory one-off in 2017, this Zonda was commissioned to the full 760 spec, with a laundry list of bespoke details that never featured on another Pagani. Add in that the odometer shows just 800 kilometers (497 miles) from new, and it becomes the kind of car collectors wait years, sometimes decades, to even see publicly offered. The exposed carbon fiber exterior shows off a green-tinted finish that shifts depending on the lighting, giving the car its “Diamante Verde” name, which translates to “Sparkling Green”. From its widened front fenders to the massive rear diffuser and signature center-mounted quad-exhaust, the entire car comes sculpted by Horacio Pagani and his team. There are also details inspired by the legendary Zonda 760LM, including the distinctive hood that gives the front end an even more agressive look. Inside, the cabin keeps things clean and simple with black Alcantara, exposed carbon fiber, handcrafted touches, and even a custom Recaro car seat for Fernando Alonso’s son.Power comes from the legendary Mercedes-AMG-sourced 7.3L naturally aspirated V12, delivering 760 horsepower and revving past 8,000 rpm with one of the most recognizable exhaust notes ever fitted to a road car. In typical Pagani fashion, the experience is just as much about emotion as it is about speed. The exposed intake noise and open-top layout make the entire car raw and mechanical in the best way possible. Now, in the collection of a true Formula 1 legend, we hope to see Fernando Alonso enjoying his new Pagani Zonda Roadster Diamante Verde on the streets of Monaco soon. Source: Mechatronik/Images by Alex Penfold

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 07, 2026

David Dobrik Takes Delivery of his 1-of-1 $1.2M Aston Martin Valhalla

With more than 70 million followers across his platforms, David Dobrik has become one of the internet’s biggest names, growing his YouTube channel to over 17 million subscribers since launching it back in 2015. While his content ranges from chaotic daily vlogs to celebrity cameos, he’s probably best known for his over-the-top car giveaways, surprising friends and fans with everything from Mercedes-Benzes and Teslas to a Lamborghini and even a Ford Bronco. After giving away more than 30 luxury cars over the years, many tied to partnerships with brands like SeatGeek, Dobrik is finally buying something for himself: a brand-new Aston Martin Valhalla, reportedly worth north of $1 million. This also isn’t David’s first time behind the wheel of an Aston Martin. Before this, he was most often seen driving a light blue Aston Martin DBX, though that garage recently expanded after friend and fellow YouTuber SteveWillDoIt surprised him with a new Ferrari Purosangue. Aston Martin approached him almost two years ago with an allocation and the opportunity to completely configure his own 1-of-1 spec, which he took full advantage of with an Iridescent Green exterior with metallic gold accents and a full Sage Green interior with tons of exposed gloss carbon fiber. The cabin even features a special plaque that reads “Hand-built in Great Britain for David Dobrik”. To fully experience the Aston Martin Valhalla and its monstrous 1,064-horsepower hybrid-assisted 4.0L V8, David Dobrik and his team worked with local police in Los Angeles to temporarily shut down a public road with a long straightaway. Alongside the Valhalla, the lineup for the impromptu drag race included a Ferrari F8 Spider gifted by Corinna Kopf, plus a Ferrari Purosangue and an Aston Martin DBX from Dobrik’s own collection. Now a few weeks into ownership, David Dobrik seems to be fully settling into life with the new Aston Martin Valhalla, even mentioning that despite its wild performance, it’s surprisingly easy to drive—comfortable enough, in his words, to daily. All Aston Martin Inventory Source: David Dobrik YouTube

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 04, 2026

Check Out Which Celebrities Were Trackside at F1 Miami 2026

Miami always has a way of attracting celebrities to the city, but Formula 1 weekend has turned it into something else entirely. What used to be a solid race on the F1 calendar has evolved into one of the most star-packed weekends of the year, where the crowd can be just as entertaining as what’s happening on track. Between the paddock, the garages, and everything surrounding Hard Rock Stadium, it’s basically a nonstop rotation of familiar faces, with the city leaning all the way into its reputation as a magnet for athletes, entertainers, and anyone who thrives in that spotlight. This past weekend marked another incredible Miami Grand Prix, with Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 taking home the win. While the teams were focused on Sunday, social media was flooded with trackside appearances. Lionel Messi was on-scene with a crowd around him at all times, continuing his run as one of the biggest draws in the city. Tennis icons Rafael Nadal and Serena William were both spotted throughout the weekend, alongside names like Jon Rahm and Shaun White, making it feel like every major sport had some kind of presence trackside. It wasn’t just athletes carrying the weekend either. DJ Khaled was, as expected, everywhere at once, while Kane Brown and Manuel Turizo added to the musical mix, and Alix Earle kept popping up where you’d expect. Actors like Colin Farrell, Patrick Dempsey, Terry Crews, and Jimmy Fallon were all around the paddock, with Tyriq Withers in there as well, plus the Miami Dolphins and Miami Heat repping the home side. At this point, the race is almost just part of it as Miami’s turned F1 weekend into its own thing, and the guest list says everything about how big it’s gotten. Check out just a small taste of who showed up trackside at Miami F1 by scrolling below. Lionel Messi @leomessi Instagram Serena Williams @serenawillliams Instagram Rafael Nadal @rafaelnadal Instagram Alix Earle @alixearle Instagram DJ Khaled @djkhaled Instagram Jon Rahm @jonrahm Instagram Miami Heat - Jamie Jaquez Jr. & Simone Fontecchio @mclarenf1 Instagram Miami Dolphins @miamidolphins Instagram Jimmy Fallon @jimmyfallon Instagram Colin Farrell @f1mia Instagram Shaun White x Bizarrap @f1mia Instagram Patrick Dempsey @patrickdempsey Instagram Terry Crews @terrycrews Instagram Kane Brown @kanebrownhq Instagram Tyriq Withers @f1mia Instagram

By Khris Bharath – May 02, 2026

Jeremy Clarkson Reveals He’s Driving Aston Martin’s New $1M Valhalla

Jeremy Clarkson was recently spotted in central London, getting into a silver Aston Martin Valhalla. Earlier today, Jezza revealed in a post on his Instagram that he had two cars to review this week, showing a Fiat Panda Grande alongside the Valhalla finished in silver with green accents, the same one he was spotted in earlier. Tellingly, he noted that one of the two cars has been getting significantly more use than the other, and it's not hard to guess which one. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeremy Clarkson (@jeremyclarkson1) The Valhalla is very much one of the top exotic cars of the moment. Developed in collaboration with Red Bull Racing under the direction of Adrian Newey, it is Aston’s mid-engined road car with series-production plug-in hybrid tech, a first for the British marque. Power comes from a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 sourced from Mercedes-AMG, working in tandem with three electric motors to produce a combined 1,064 horsepower and 811 pound-feet of torque. The Valhalla can hit 62 mph in 2.5 seconds and has a top speed of 217 mph. Production is strictly limited to 999 examples. Customer deliveries only began recently, and high-profile sightings are already stacking up. Back in February this year, Gordon Ramsay, in his own Midnight Blue example, was photographed outside The Savoy in London, making it two of Britain’s most recognisable faces already behind the wheel of one of its most exciting new cars. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aaron Moniz (@aaronspotz) Clarkson, now 66 remains one of Britain’s most prominent motoring voices, and his automotive presence is as loud as ever. Despite spending much of the past few years fronting Clarkson’s Farm on Amazon, he has never truly stepped away from the car world. His weekly columns for The Sunday Times and The Sun keep coming, and he recently appeared in a Harry’s Garage video riding shotgun in a Gordon Murray T.50. His former Top Gear and The Grand Tour co-presenters are similarly refusing to fade into the background. Richard Hammond and James May both remain active on DriveTribe, the automotive media platform the trio co-founded together, while May has also built out an unlikely second career with his own gin brand. With The Grand Tour having wrapped its main run in 2024, all three are now doing their own thing. A combined career spanning well over three decades, and to the relief of fans, they’re far from done. View All Aston Martins for Sale Images via Instagram: @jeremyclarkson1, @aaronsportz

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 01, 2026

Kendall Jenner’s Ferrari 512 TR Instagram Post Sparks Classic Car Buzz

While modern cars grab attention with futuristic design and cutting-edge engineering, it’s the classics that age like fine wine, quietly waiting for the right moment to be recognized for their beauty and brought back into the spotlight as timeless icons. Kendall Jenner has long come across as an old soul when it comes to her taste in cars—whether she owns them or not, she clearly appreciates the beauty of classic car design. Whether it be cruising through Calabasas in a 993 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S or being spotted beachside behind the wheel of a Toyota Land Cruiser 60-Series, it's genuinely cool to see a celebrity enjoying something other than the latest-and-greatest supercar covered in carbon fiber. Kendall Jenner’s classic car journey continues as she recently featured a pristine Ferrari 512 TR finished in silver as a cameo in a brand photoshoot on her Instagram. With over 1.2 million likes in less than 24 hours on the post, Kendall’s comment section is flooded with celebrity siblings and friends like Kylie Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker, Charlie Puth, and so many others. What looks to be finished in Argento Nurburgring, the Ferrari 512 TR represents the evolution of the coveted Ferrari Testarossa, showcasing a similar silhouette and styling characteristics but significant mechanical, chassis, and drivetrain improvements.The 512 TR also symbolizes a special breed in Ferrari’s fleet of supercars, one that’s gradually being edged out by advancing technology and hybrid powertrains, helping drive these V12 examples to new heights in value and demand on the collector market. So, whether it’s a genuine passion for all things automotive or just a well-timed coincidence that an “IYKYK” Ferrari shows up on the Instagram of one of the world’s biggest celebrities, Kendall Jenner clearly has a sharp sense for what’s cool and collectible in the classic car world. All Ferrari 512 TR Inventory View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kendall (@kendalljenner)

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 07, 2026

Watch Jay Leno's First Drive in His 1,250HP Corvette ZR1X

Jeremy Clarkson once referred to the Bugatti Veyron as quite possibly being the best car we've seen in our lifetime, and at that moment in time, it could’ve been true. But instead, the ideology of hypercars and four-figure horsepower became a chase for manufacturers and small brands alike, fueled by the pursuit of performance. And while millions of dollars could buy you any one of the countless hypercars on the market today, Chevrolet flipped the script by engineering the new Corvette ZR1X as a more affordable, American-made hypercar. On the latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, Jay dives into this just after recently taking delivery of his very own 1,250-horsepower Corvette ZR1X convertible . Having been around and owning all calibers of cars, from Ford’s first Model T to McLaren’s iconic F1, Jay Leno appears to be the perfect spokesperson on the matter at hand, which in this case is only best described as the American dream. General Motors President Mark Reuss joins Jay as they talk about Corvette’s journey with the ZR1X, built in a union production facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, by men and women to go head-to-head with the fastest and most expensive hypercars. Having owned ZR1 specs since the C6 generation, Jay is most impressed by the car’s evolution to a mid-engine configuration while still maintaining the feeling of an aspirational everyday driver. His configuration, finished in a two-tone black-and-red design with a split interior, features almost every option available from Chevrolet, including carbon fiber wheels, Michelin Cup 2R tires, carbon-ceramic brakes, and a high-wing package for downforce. With the odometer reading only 510 miles, surpassing its mandatory, electronic break-in period, Jay leaves the garage behind the wheel of his brand-new Corvette ZR1X for its first spirited drive. Driving dynamics seem to be a main talking point inside the cabin, showing just how versatile the fastest and most sophisticated Corvette ever built really is, all at the press of a button and a push on the accelerator. Without giving too much away, we can certainly report that Jay Leno thoroughly enjoys his new Corvette ZR1X so much that he’ll be making a trip to Bowling Green to personally meet Jason Neal, the man who built the motor of his car. Watch the latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage by clicking below. All Corvette ZR1 Inventory

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