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Top Gear
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
New Pagani Alert! It's the manual, V12-engined Huayra Codalunga Speedster
New Pagani Alert! It's the manual, V12-engined Huayra Codalunga Speedster For when you need to hear your AMG V12 more clearly Skip 22 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 22 This is the Pagani Huayra Codalunga Speedster, and like its hard-topped sibling, it is a car that wears its appreciation to classic racing cars with pride. It's also a bit bonkers, carries a very modern V12, and is out of reach for almost everyone on planet Earth. So, you're interested, right? Advertisement - Page continues below 'The Huayra Codalunga Speedster is a tribute to those who imagine their sports car as an icon of lightness and momentum, shaped by essential lines that transcend time with ease,' said big boss Horacio Pagani. Before we get to those lines, a note on what powers them. Yes, it's a Huayra underneath, but we're told this Codalunga Speedster features an 'entirely new' monocoque, inside which lurks the very dark heart of a 6.0-litre V12. Built, as ever, by AMG especially for Pagani, this 6.0-litre monster gets a pair of turbochargers and a sprinkling of madness to deliver 852bhp and 811lb ft of torque to the rear wheels. That's a little more than the Codalunga coupe, and the same as the Utopia. That's matched to your choice of a seven-speed gearbox, in either automated manual guise, or full manual. Keeping it all in check are 'Pagani by Brembo' stoppers: 410mm discs/six-pots on the front, 390mm discs/four-pots on the back. There are adaptive dampers, variable-rate springs, and a dandy set of 20/21in front/rear alloys. Advertisement - Page continues below Speaking of dandy… yeesh. The lines echo the coupe's – so a long, flowing and glorious tail harking back to sports prototypes from the Fifties and Sixties – only here the Speedster does without its sibling's gullwing doors. Which in turn gives this convertible a smoother, cleaner and more 'continuous' roofline. That removable hardtop features a polycarbonate transparent section too when up, and when down? Acres of sky, of course. There's a new roll bar betwixt roof and long tail, that, says Pagani, creates a 'cascading effect through the central tunnel, gear lever and dashboard'. Speaking of the dash, it's full-on 1960s in here – not in tech, but in feel. There are 'hammered and hand-stitched' leathers, wood on the steering wheel and gearlever for full ye olde worlde racing vibes, and an 'exclusive' fabric developed specially for this Speedster. Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email* And Pagani's Grandi Complicazioni division has developed this Speedster specially for just ten lucky customers for an undisclosed sum. Consider the coupe, of which only five were built, started from €7m a pop. Deliveries will begin in 2026.
Wales Online
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Everyday summer item could cause £200 damage to your car
Everyday summer item could cause £200 damage to your car The oily substance is notorious for leaving nasty stains on vehicle upholstery It's the nemesis of car seats (Image: Getty Images/Car Culture ) Motorists who make this hot weather mistake could face a £200 repair bill, it was been warned. As Wales is currently experiencing a heatwave, don't get caught out by this costly error. Drivers have been warned to avoid contaminating car seats with sunscreen or sun cream - as the oily substance is notorious for leaving nasty stains on vehicle upholstery that can be a nightmare to remove. Motorists might ultimately have to pay for their vehicle's cabin to be professionally cleaned, an expense which can cost £200. Managing director at Select Car Leasing, Graham Conway, said the water-resistant nature of sun cream is what makes it "the nemesis of car seats". He explained: 'When the temperature rises, sun cream is a must, particularly if you're out and about in the car, as harmful UV rays can penetrate both windscreens and side windows. 'But sun cream and car seats are also a recipe for stains that can be near-impossible to remove. Article continues below 'Sun cream is, by its very nature, water resistant so that it doesn't disappear from your skin at the first sign of sweat or moisture. 'But because it's resistant to water, sun cream also repels common interior car cleaning products. If it's left too long on vehicle upholstery, you might struggle to get rid of the stain at all.' According to experts at the British Skin Foundation, there are two main types of sunscreen in the UK; chemical sunscreens and mineral sunscreens. Mineral sunscreens often appear much whiter on the skin and contain the chemicals titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. And it's these oxides that can leave a stubborn white residue on car seats, particularly leather or artificial leather. Mr Conway added: 'Prevention here is better than cure - if you accidentally slap sun cream on your car seats, try and remove it with a cleaning wipe as soon as you can." For more stubborn sun cream car stains, the advice differs between experts, with some recommending using a mild degreaser or applying white wine vinegar to the stain. Other advice is simply to use baby wipes - with a pack of wipes costing just £1. American YouTuber and dermatologist Dr. Scott Walter's advice has been viewed more than 35,000 times. In the video, he says: 'I love sunscreen but one thing I hate about it, it gets all over my car. I finally found something to clean it without doing any damage - baby wipes. Baby wipes do a fantastic job of removing it without hurting the leather or other parts of the car.' Mr Conway said that when the sun is out people should use at least SPF 15 sunscreen with UVA protection when in their car. But he added: 'You should avoid leaving a bottle of sunscreen in your car's glovebox. 'While it might be convenient when it comes to applying protection before you set off on a journey, some of the active ingredients in sunscreen actually break down when exposed to high heat from sitting in your car, rendering it less effective.' Article continues below
Auto Blog
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Ford Mustang FX Package Revives Fox Body Cool
The Fox Body Mustang is one of the most successful generations of the American pony car. Why the Fox Body Mustang Still Defines an Era of Cool The Fox Body Mustang is the most successful generation of the pony car nameplate, spanning 14 years in production from 1979 to 1993. It's also the second-best-selling generation, and with its numerous TV and movie appearances, it's undoubtedly a pop culture hero, making it one of the most popular Mustangs ever produced. Fueled by the current resurgence of '80s nostalgia, Ford wants to celebrate the legacy of the Fox Body Mustang and introduced the FX Package for the 2026 model year. Beyond just new seats and car covers, the package revives the cool factor that came with the Fox Body generation, fused with modern muscle and vehicle technology. New Adriatic Blue Paint and Retro Wheels Set the FX Apart The Ford Mustang FX Package stands out with the new Adriatic Blue Metallic paint color, inspired by the Teal paint from the '80s. This paint color will be available outside the FX Package, alongside another revived color, the Orange Fury Metallic Tricoat. To match the fun hue, the FX Package comes standard with a mid-gloss Oxford White set of 19-inch wheels, with color-matched center caps and a new Mustang GT wordmark font. Upgrade to Performance Pack, and you get a classic rim design inspired by the Fox Body wheels. The Performance Pack also goes with Oxford White accents on the grille, matching the white 5.0-liter, GT, and Mustang Pony badges. There's also a retro-style wordmark (inspired by 1987-1993 models) for coupes, while white taillights are available through the Ford Performance Parts catalog. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Interior Design Inspired by Iconic '80s Mustang Styling Inside, the Mustang FX Package also calls back to the Fox Body with seat inserts mimicking the popular plaid pattern of the era. This style is available for both standard bucket seats and optional Recaro sport seats. A Mustang GT IP badge in FX-specific font proudly sits on the dashboard, too. Other cabin accents include dual-contrast stitching in City Silver and Adriatic Blue on seats, dash, door panels, steering wheel, and center console. Ford hasn't disclosed the pricing for the Mustang FX Package, but says that the order bank will open later this month. Apart from the new and returning paint colors, seatbelt options – in International Orange, Prime Blue, and Black with red stripe – will be available across the S650 Mustang range, including the EcoBoost, the 5.0-liter GT, and the mighty Dark Horse. About the Author Jacob Oliva View Profile
Top Gear
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
F50 owners had to actually drive their cars on this 30th birthday tour
Ferrari's F50 Legacy Tour 2025 has come to an end, so let's look at some of the stunning images Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. Breaking news! At least 20 of the existing Ferrari F50s have now actually been driven by their current owners. Yep, we're as shocked as you are. We know this fact because Ferrari's 'F50 Legacy Tour 2025' has just come to an end, and the pictures have made us really quite jealous indeed. And yes, we would also have ours in yellow.
Korea Herald
08-04-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
GAC Accelerates European Expansion as AION UT and AION V Shine at Milan Design Week
MILAN, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 8th, during Milan Design Week, GAC marks its third consecutive event at the prestigious Milan Design Week, a pinnacle event in the global design industry, where visionary art met global culture and cutting-edge technology merged with fashion. At the event, GAC marked the European debut of the AION UT and the return of the AION V, GAC unveils the fourth concept model from its Car Culture series, CC4, and announces the topic of GAC Design Award 2025, Beauty of Tomorrow II: AI Works. Senior executives—including Zhang Fan, Head of GAC Design; Thomas Schemera, Global COO of GAC INTERNATIONAL; and Stéphane Janin, Director of GAC Advanced Design Center Europe—engaged in exclusive dialogues with media and guests, covering GAC's design philosophy, the Europe Market Plan, and the roadmap for its Milan Advanced Design Center. Thomas Schemera emphasized, "By empowering production through design, we aim to deliver products with outstanding design, top-tier quality, and pioneering technology—ultimately creating better mobility experiences for European consumers." GAC transformed Via Tortona 16 into an immersive exhibition space blending bold design and advanced technology. The showcase highlighted two global strategic models—AION UT and AION V—featuring smooth silhouettes, refined contours, and precision-crafted bodies. The AION UT, born in the GAC Milan Advanced Design Center, harmonizes Italian design aesthetics with local market preferences. It features the world's first eyebrow-inspired headlight design, a 14.6-inch central touchscreen, an 8.88-inch digital instrument display, L2 intelligent driving assistance, high-strength sidewalls, and an embrace-style backbone body structure, all exceeding European safety standards. Its 2 nd Generation Magazine Battery enables fast charging from 30% to 80% in just 24 minutes and is gunshot resistant. The AION V also returned to Europe, offering a driving experience that exceeds expectations. Equipped with the 2nd Generation Magazine Battery and a 2.3-meter ultra-long side curtain airbag, it creates a highly secure "mobile fortress" for passengers. At Milan Design Week, GAC INTERNATIONAL also shared updates on its Europe Market Plan, driven by the vision "In Europe, For Europe, Integrating into Europe, Serving Europe, and Contributing to Europe." With the upcoming launch of AION UT and AION V in Europe, along with AION and Hyptec brand models introduced through the strategic partnership between Jameel Motors and GAC set for the Polish market in Q3 2025.
