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Koenigsegg's First V8 Client Gemera Breaks Cover at the Aurora Concours in Sweden

Three years after Koenigsegg confirmed a V8-powered version of its four-seat Gemera, the first customer example has finally been showcased in public. The hypercar maker unveiled the car this weekend at the Aurora Concours in Båstad, Sweden, finished in a vivid Johan Röd paint over Engel Svart leather and Alcantara with red stitching accents. This particular client, Gemera, is equipped with the full Crystal Clear sound system, bespoke red-tinted Ghosts on the Aircore seats, and rides on Trofast Aircore carbon wheels. The powertrain pairs a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter hot V8 with Koenigsegg's Dark Matter electric motor via the brand's nine-speed Lightspeed Tourbillon Transmission (LSTT), a four-wheel torque-vectoring system that can send power independently to each wheel. Combined output is 2,300 horsepower, with a sub-2.0-second dash to 60 mph and a top speed in excess of 240 mph. The Gemera was the cover car in a feature we did last year on the most powerful production cars in the world. <- Gallery -> "Today is a big milestone for Koenigsegg, as we roll out the most technically advanced and most ambitious program in our history." - Christian von Koenigsegg, Founder, CEO, Koenigsegg The Gemera realizes a dream von Koenigsegg has held for decades, a proper four-seat, high-performance supercar capable of seating four two-meter adults in comfort with room for luggage. The idea traces back to his childhood, when he first saw his friend's father's Lotus Excel. According to von Koenigsegg, the Gemera itself began taking shape in the mid-2000s, long before its eventual reveal. It first broke cover in 2020 with three electric motors and a tiny twin-turbo three-cylinder engine, and we’ve followed the story from its evolving design phase to its first driveable prototype testing phase in 2022. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christian von Koenigsegg (@heycvk) The production-spec hybrid version was revised in 2023 to employ Koenigsegg's single Dark Matter motor, lifting output to 1,400 horsepower, and news that the V8 variant was on the production line surfaced earlier this year in March. Production of the Gemera is capped at 300 units, a ceiling set at the car's original 2020 unveiling. Koenigsegg has confirmed all 300 build slots are already accounted for. Original pricing started from $1.7 million, though the industry estimates have placed fully specified V8 examples well above $2 million. For a company that has built its reputation on low-volume, two-seat hypercars, the four-seat Gemera represents a significant departure, one that doesn’t compromise on the brand’s core principles of high-performance speed and design details like the signature dihedral synchro-helix doors, now being offered in a more usable package as a Mega GT. View All Koenigseggs For Sale Images: @Koenigsegg

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

What $55 Million Looks Like On Fort Lauderdale's Waterfront

There's something to be said about luxury living in South Florida, where year-round sunshine, waterfront views, and a lifestyle built around the outdoors have made it one of the world's most desirable places to call home. From massive estates along the Intracoastal to modern penthouses overlooking the beaches, it's a market where exceptional homes are part of everyday life. Recently completed, finding its space in Fort Lauderdale’s exclusive Sunrise Intercoastal gated community, 513 Middle River stands out as one of those incredible properties, listed by the team at Charles Rutenberg Realty FTL and now available on dR Realty for $55,000,000. GALLERY-EMBED Built by Prestige Homes on an oversized waterfront lot with 145 feet of frontage, the home immediately commands attention with clean, modern architectural lines, expansive glass, and uninterrupted views across the water. A newly constructed seawall and private dock make it just as appealing for boaters as it is for car collectors looking to enjoy the South Florida lifestyle. Privacy also plays a major role in the property's appeal. In addition to being located inside a gated community with dedicated police patrol, the residence sits behind its own private gates, creating a secluded, resort-style retreat with the convenience of nearby dining, shopping, and marinas. GALLERY-EMBED Inside, the focus shifts toward luxury, entertainment, and everyday comfort. The residence takes shape as a fully integrated smart home, giving owners the ability to manage lighting, climate, security, cameras, and entry systems through its own network. In addition to all the tech, the home's amenities mirror those of a private resort. A collector-focused eight-car garage flows directly into a stylish club room and lounge, while a custom 4K laser theater, professional-grade fitness center, spacious entertainment areas, sauna, and dedicated wellness spaces offer an environment for hosting guests or enjoying quiet weekends away. GALLERY-EMBED The outdoor spaces are where the home truly embraces the South Florida lifestyle. Centered around an 85-foot custom mosaic swimming pool with cascading waterfalls, the backyard is more like a five-star resort overlooking the water. Multiple lounge areas encourage indoor-outdoor living, while the rooftop entertaining space provides another vantage point to take in the views. It's a thoughtful touch that supports the property's focus on experience as much as its architecture. For buyers looking for a modern South Florida waterfront estate that offers privacy, smart tech, luxury amenities, and exceptional design, Prestige Homes’ 513 Middle River raises the bar for Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront living. Discover on dR Reality GALLERY-EMBED

Koenigsegg's First V8 Client Gemera Breaks Cover at the Aurora Concours in Sweden

McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

What $55 Million Looks Like On Fort Lauderdale's Waterfront

Koenigsegg's First V8 Client Gemera Breaks Cover at the Aurora Concours in Sweden

McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

What $55 Million Looks Like On Fort Lauderdale's Waterfront

Koenigsegg's First V8 Client Gemera Breaks Cover at the Aurora Concours in Sweden

McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

What $55 Million Looks Like On Fort Lauderdale's Waterfront

A red SUV, the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Dynamic SE PHEV, is parked next to an electric vehicle charging station on a concrete surface, with a modern building in the background.

By Kirk Bell – November 15, 2025

Review: 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Dynamic SE PHEV

Just over 100 miles into my drive of the 2025 Range Rover Sport Dynamic SE PHEV, the trip computer says I’m averaging 209.6 mpg. Thanks to two full charges that added at least 50 miles of range each, a good 100 of those miles were driven on electricity. This is the way a plug-in hybrid should work, and it doesn’t hurt that it’s wrapped in the masculine good looks and high-end off-road capability of the Range Rover Sport. Plug-in hybrids often have too little electric power to feel useful when driven only on electricity. Their engines usually turn on when the driver digs too deep into the throttle or when the vehicle reaches a certain speed on the freeway. Their batteries are also often too small to provide a reasonable range. The Range Rover Sport PHEV avoids or mitigates those problems. I’m driving the lesser of two PHEV powertrains, this one dubbed the P460e. Admittedly, its 105-kilowatt (140-horsepower) motor, located between the engine and transmission, doesn’t have the oomph to move 5,860 pounds of SUV with gusto. However, it’s plenty to keep up with traffic and even get up to freeway speeds without worry. The vehicle defaults to the EV mode, and the engine won’t come on unless the battery charge runs out or I floor the throttle past a detent at the end of pedal travel. During my first 101 miles, the engine only started when I switched over to Hybrid mode. An available Save mode maintains the battery charge level for use at a later time. A large 31.8-kilowatt-hour battery gives the Range Rover Sport PHEV an EPA-rated 53 miles of electric range, and the onboard computer indicates 54 and 58 miles the two times I fully charge it. That’s more than enough for most commutes, so you can drive this big beast as an EV most of the time. If you want the most power, however, you have to use the gas engine. Switch over to the Hybrid mode, and the motor will aid the turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six. Together, the duo makes 454 horsepower and 487 pound-feet of torque. The engine starts with a deep thrum that sounds more refined than the typical V6. The power comes on quickly thanks to the immediacy of the electric motor, which also provides torque fill upon shifts of the smooth and responsive eight-speed automatic transmission. It’s enough to launch this heavy SUV from 0-60 mph in a tidy 5.3 seconds. The step-up P550e plug-in hybrid powertrain increases the output to 542 horsepower and cuts the 0-60 mph time to 4.7 seconds thanks to a larger 218-hp motor. The downside to using the engine is inefficiency. It’s EPA rated at 21 mpg city, 22 highway, 21 combined when running on gasoline. After my stint of electric driving, I drive another 110 miles in Hybrid mode, and watch fuel economy drop precipitously to 36.2 mpg. That’s still efficient for a powerful and heavy SUV, and it could be more efficient with another charge. There’s also a dynamic downside to the plug-in hybrid system because it adds about 800 pounds to the Range Rover Sport. This isn’t the sporty luxury crossover of past generations. It has too much lean in turns, too much understeer, too little grip, and only modest road feel through the weighty steering. However, it’s one of the best riding SUVs on the market. My tester’s optional 285/45R22 Pirelli Scorpion Zero all-season tires work with the standard air suspension and adaptive dampers to obscure bumps almost entirely. This isn’t just a great ride for an SUV; it would be welcome in a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Buyers looking for better handling have alternatives. A $7,185 Stormer Handling Package adds active anti-roll bars powered by the 48-volt electrical system and rear-axle steering that can turn the rear wheels up to 7.3 degrees opposite of the fronts. The roll bars would better control the body lean, and the rear-axle steering would shorten the turning circle and increase stability during high-speed cornering. The air suspension also unlocks impressive off-road capability. It gives the vehicle 8.5 inches of standard ground clearance, but an Off-Road mode increases that to 10.8 inches to better clear obstacles on the trail. It can also drop the vehicle two inches to make it easier to get in and out or to load stuff in the back. Other off-road features include standard all-wheel drive with a locking center differential, an available two-speed transfer case, hill descent control, and a low-speed cruise control that can be set from 1.8 to 19 mph. The Range Rover Sport also has the Terrain Response 2 system that automatically adjusts vehicle systems for different surfaces, and offers specifically tailored Mud Ruts, Sand, Rock Crawl, Wade, and Grass Gravel Snow modes. Short front and rear overhangs aid the off-road capability as well, but those all-season tires won’t be great at digging into mud and sand. From the cockpit, the Range Rover Sport has a luxury feel to match its ride quality, but it relies too heavily on technology. The SEL Dynamic’s standard luxury features include Windsor leather upholstery, 20-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering. My tester also has the optional 19-speaker, 800-watt Meridian audio system ($1,200) and heated and ventilated outboard rear seats ($300). The leather is offset by attractive charcoal gray fabric on the door panels, piano black trim on the center console, and bits of metal trim. The tech features include a 13.7-inch digital instrument cluster, a 13.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless smartphone charging, satellite radio, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa connectivity. However, the touchscreen absorbs almost all of the controls, including the climate settings. It creates a clean layout, but I have to dig into the touchscreen for controls that should be a button push away. It’s especially risky given Land Rover’s reputation for electronic gremlins. The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Dynamic SE PHEV starts at $96,725, including a $1,625 destination fee. That’s $4,300 more than the base version with just the inline-six. With a spate of options, my tester costs $106,405, and I’d recommend adding the Stormer Handling Package. I’d also be tempted to move up to the Autobiography with its more powerful P550e powertrain for $121,260, though I couldn’t justify going all the way up to $182,550 for the SV Edition Two model. Either Range Rover Sport PHEV choice is a good one. This is a plug-in hybrid done the right way, and the vehicle around it is one of the best-looking, best-riding, most capable on- and off-roaders on the market. View All Range Rover Sports For Sale Images: Land Rover

By duPont REGISTRY – November 07, 2022

Introducing the Trophy•WD - A 1 of 1 “Woody” Electric Lan...

Presented by Rover Trophy, Written by Jeff Taylor, Founder of Rover Trophy. This TROPHY•WD electric D90 is an amazing new addition to the Trophy Collection. The idea/build is the brainchild of our founder and 1-1 in the world. This D90 is a special blend of classic and modern. The wood is inspired by the 1940s woody station wagons. The design stays true to the classic Land Rover shape and the electric power train modernizes the performance and reliability. You might not regularly associate elegance with a Land Rover but this one enters the class! This project was born out of my love for “all things wood. "The influence of antique furniture, boats and woody cars got me thinking. By combining the timeless lines of the Defender with this “woody” inspiration - I asked myself a simple question, “why not a woody Defender.” My drawings confirmed it could work. This was possible. Now to find just the right craftsman." I found a father-son team just north of London that was up for the challenge. The Rose Joinery team patiently worked through dissecting anactual D90 and built the hand-crafted body out of Ash (the lighter wood grown in the US) and the darker Sapele (hardwood from Africa). I definitely picked the right team. Fast forward -2500 hours and 2 years later we received the "Woody" body at our CT shop. Then we assembled the new galvanized frame, stock front body panels-painted in Arles Blue with Wimbledon White trim. The interior features the period dash with upgraded electronics. The leather interior features Chestnut Brown with Harris Tweed inserts. Next up is the Tesla Rear drive unit and 32 LG Batteries located in three separate boxes (engine bay, seat box and fuel tank area). We unveiled the "mostly" finished product at the recent Audrain Concours and Motor Week Show at The Gathering at Rough Point Mansion in Newport RI with Jay Leno presiding. Enjoy the video! Learn More

Land Rover Defender Begins US Deliveries

By Edward Jones – June 01, 2020

First 2020 Land Rover Defender 110s Deliveries Underway i...

After 23 years, the Land Rover Defender has returned to the United States as the automaker has announced the first deliveries. The new 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 has begun making its way to retailers across the U.S. and customer deliveries are expected very shortly. At first, the retailers will see an initial shipment so customer deliveries can begin and people can actually come in and see the new Defender. So, it's going to be limited at the get-go but things will certainly ramp up in the coming months. “After too long of an absence, the Land Rover Defender is once again here in the U.S.,” said Jaguar Land Rover North America President and CEO Joe Eberhardt. “In the coming months we will ramp up availability as global circumstances allow. We want to thank all those customers, enthusiasts, retailers, employees and logistics partners for their enthusiasm and commitment to making this a reality. The automotive landscape is certainly brighter with the new Defender in our showrooms, driveways and roads.” If you're interested in owning the new Defender 110, it has a starting price of $49,900. Be sure to visit your local Land Rover dealership for more information. You can find your local dealership by clicking the button below. See All Land Rovers for Sale " width="680"> Source: Land Rover

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