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Hypebeast
a day ago
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Porsche Teases Arthur Kar Collaboration for Carrera GT's 25th Anniversary
Summary Porscheis teasing a new collaboration withArthur Kar, the Paris-based founder ofL'Art de L'Automobile, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legendaryCarrera GT. While full details remain under wraps, Porsche has confirmed that Kar will serve as Creative Director for a limited-edition capsule collection launching in September 2025. Inspired by the raw power and design of the V10 supercar, the collection promises to fuse Porsche's motorsport heritage with Kar's signature streetwear aesthetic. This marks the latest chapter in a creative partnership that began in 2021 with thecustom-built 968 L'Artand continued with a Tokyo-inspired capsule in 2023. 'Since it launched, the Carrera GT has always been my favorite car,' Kar shared. 'It's not just a machine—it's a totem of innovation, design and pure emotion.' While no products have been revealed yet, Porsche and Kar are positioning the project as a celebration of automotive culture through fashion. Stefan Buescher, CEO of Porsche Lifestyle Group, praised Kar's ability to blend car culture with youth-driven style, noting that his vision 'inspires both car and fashion enthusiasts.' For now, fans will have to wait and watch as Porsche and Kar gear up to unveil their tribute to one of the most iconic supercars of all time.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Auto recap, July 26: Mercedes-AMG GT Track Sport concept, why Renault Triber doesn't get turbo-petrol engine & more…
The automotive industry is experiencing rapid changes, which makes it difficult to stay informed about all the latest advancements. At HT Auto, we are dedicated to delivering the most relevant and current information as it becomes available. Below is a concise overview of the key highlights from Saturday, July 26. Here is your quick check on the biggest developments in the world of automobiles. Mercedes-AMG GT Track Sport Concept teased with V8 power to take on the 911 GT3 RS The Mercedes-AMG GT portfolio is extensive, featuring a broad range of powertrain options that offer everything from a turbocharged inline-four to a twin-turbo plug-in hybrid V8. But the 'GT family is not yet complete," the brand remarks as it teases the upcoming GT Track Sport. While this is currently labelled as a concept, we can expect a production version as AMG says it is giving us a 'preview of a possible expansion of the GT series with a V8 engine." Also check these Bikes Find more Bikes Kawasaki W175 177 cc 177 cc 45 kmpl 45 kmpl ₹ 1.22 Lakhs Compare View Offers Honda SP160 162.71 cc 162.71 cc 50 kmpl 50 kmpl ₹ 1.21 Lakhs Compare View Offers Yamaha FZ X Hybrid 149 cc 149 cc 48 kmpl 48 kmpl ₹ 1.50 Lakhs Compare View Offers UPCOMING Honda CB125 Hornet 123.94 cc 123.94 cc ₹ 1 Lakhs Alert Me When Launched Honda Unicorn 162.71 cc 162.71 cc 106 kmph 106 kmph ₹ 1.20 Lakhs Compare View Offers Bajaj Pulsar 150 149.5 cc 149.5 cc 47.5 kmpl 47.5 kmpl ₹ 1.13 Lakhs Compare View Offers Also Read : Mercedes-AMG GT Track Sport Concept teased with V8 power to take on the 911 GT3 RS Explained: Why the Renault Triber does not get a turbo petrol engine Renault India recently introduced the Triber facelift, bringing comprehensive upgrades to the subcompact SUV. Potential buyers were anticipating a more powerful turbo petrol engine for the Triber this time. However, Renault did not bring any mechanical upgrades to the car, and it now appears the Triber won't be getting one either. Here's an explainer why, despite being a seven-seater MPV, and demand for a more powerful engine, Renault Triber doesn't get a turbocharged petrol motor. Also Read : Why the Renault Triber does not get a turbo petrol engine 2026 Kawasaki Versys 650 unveiled internationally Kawasaki has officially taken the wraps off the 2026 Versys 650, the popular middleweight sport-tourer in the European markets. The 2026 Kawasaki Versys 650 is a go-to option for riders seeking long-distance comfort without compromising agility. While the mechanics remain untouched, the new model year brings a fresh splash of colour and enhanced tech to the table. Kawasaki is also expected to introduce the 2026 Versys 650 to Indian shores by later this year. While prices haven't been officially disclosed, a marginal hike over the current model can be expected. Also Read : 2026 Kawasaki Versys 650 unveiled internationally. Here's what the new model packs.. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date:
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Mercedes-AMG GT Track Sport Concept teased with V8 power to take on the 911 GT3 RS
The Mercedes-AMG GT portfolio is extensive, featuring a broad range of powertrain options that offer everything from a turbocharged inline-four to a twin-turbo plug-in hybrid V8. But the 'GT family is not yet complete," the brand remarks as it teases the upcoming GT Track Sport. While this is currently labelled as a concept, we can expect a production version as AMG says it is giving us a 'preview of a possible expansion of the GT series with a V8 engine." Not much is known about the heavily camouflaged Mercedes-AMG GT Track Sport Concept, with the company describing it as an uncompromising concept vehicle that is 'designed for absolute driving dynamic peak performance to set new standards and record times." However, a road-going version is highly likely; the upcoming generation of AMG's GT3 race car must be homologated with a street-legal production model according to regulations. To this end, the new concept will, in all likelihood, birth a hardcore grand tourer to be slotted above the AMG GT 63 Pro in the company's lineup. Also Read : Mercedes-Benz car in mind? Here's why this might be the best time to buy it. Mercedes-AMG GT Track Sport Concept: What we know so far The AMG GT Track Sport will rival the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and is likely to bring a 2-seater design (Mercedes-AMG) The GT Track Sport brings a new, distinctive front grille with a large front splitter underneath and a massive swan-neck rear wing fixed at the rear. Its racing credentials are apparent, with top-mounted fender vents and an air duct positioned next to the headlamp. The car appears to target the likes of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS (both on and off the track), and as such, is likely to ditch the usual 2+2 seating layout in favour of a much sportier 2-seater configuration. The street-legal version that we're hoping for may stick to the softer, coupe layout. There are no official details regarding its powertrain, but the GT Track Sport is confirmed to house a V8 engine under the hood. The current 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 within the AMG range makes between 476 bhp and 612 bhp for the non-hybrids. When combined with hybrid power in the GT 63 SE Performance, the output jumps to 816 bhp. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2025, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date:
The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
How themed markets bring in a new crowd at the Barras
'Stay tuned for that,' he adds, stressing each consonant with a theatrical flourish. 'Meanwhile, peruse your wonderful traders selling decadent delights and whimsical wonders. Have a great night.' Dreich is an understatement. At 5pm as traders were putting the final touches on their stalls, it was as if a bucket had been tipped over in the heavens. The rain was not so much falling in drops as sloshing down in a great continuous curtain of water. For an hour, it poured down. I joined a cluster of photographers beneath the canopy of the stage in a bid to escape the deluge. Paul Puppet looked a little worried, curling the end of his handlebar moustache as he surveyed the stalls. MC Paul Puppet at The Barras. (Image: GT) Moulin Rouge Night Market at The Barras. (Image: GT) Moulin Rouge Night Market at The Barras. (Image: GT) 'This is coming in more handy than I ever imagined,' he says, waving his cane. He uses it to prod a belly of water forming in the blue tarp above our heads. It sends a huge wave of rainwater gushing over the side of the stage, dangerously close to his equipment. The Moulin Rouge night market is the latest in a string of themed takeover nights at the Barras Market in the East End. The theme 'explores the decadence and delights of being yourself', the perfect way to kick off Glasgow's Pride weekend (which culminated with a huge celebration at the Barrowlands on the Saturday). Read more Barras Reborn: The Barras has become a 'real hub' for Glasgow's Pride. 'The market itself has gotten more and more for everybody as the years have gone on,' Paul Puppet says. 'It moves with the times. Ten years ago, you would not have put Pride, Moulin Rouge and Barras Market in the same sentence. That's pretty exciting, in and of itself.' Themed markets at The Barras are relatively new. The market was hit hard during the pandemic, but the place where you can get anything has a knack for trying anything. In March 2023, it hosted the first Hong Kong-style street market. It was one of the busiest weekends in decades. They launched the Pride Night Market that same summer, followed by the Halloween Night Market in October. The dedicated events captured the city's attention, helping to usher in something of a renaissance. They also offered entirely new demographics to experience The Barras. Setting up for The Barras Moulin Rouge Night Market. (Image: GT) Traders at The Barras night market. (Image: GT) 'There are a lot of people in the service industry that don't get to experience The Barras at the weekends,' Paul Puppet says. Having run Spangled Cabaret for 17 years, the compere and DJ is also a regular host at the Polo Lounge. He's no stranger to a weekend shift. 'A weeknight evening just brings a whole different crowd here.' Thanks to the rain, the crowd has yet to arrive, but slowly, flashes of feather boas and rainbow leis appear before disappearing into the covered market section. Margaret Gavin and friend Nisha Sran turn heads as they strut down Suffolk Street beneath a large umbrella. The pair have raided Gavin's costume box and are decked out to the nines in matching black and red burlesque outfits completed with feather boas and bowler hats. 'I got forced to dress up today,' Sran laughs. They are a bit disappointed with the weather, Gavin tells me. They stop to pose for a few pictures before heading off to scope out the market. Their arrival marks a shift in the atmosphere. The rain has gone from sheets to drops, and the sky is looking brighter over the East End. It's edging closer to 6pm, and the can-can dancers have yet to arrive, so I venture into the maze of stalls beneath the Barrowlands Ballroom. (Image: GT) Margaret Gavin and friend Nisha Sran turn are kitted out in corsets, feathers and tulle. The scent of incense wafts through the market hall where foot traffic is finally beginning to pick up. Young and old alike peruse the bric-a-brac, Labubu-themed toys and keychains and endless racks of second-hand clothes. Outside food vendors are filling the air with everything from the sweet smell of fresh crumble to the umami fumes of cooking noodles. Market manager Chris Butler zooms about, keeping an eye on things. He explains that these themed market nights are key to keeping The Barras exciting. 'This is to keep it vibrant, keep it fresh, keep the impetus going for different themes.' They are trying to come up with new ways to introduce special events and markets, especially ones that are 'a wee bit more edgy' or 'something different'. The first Festival of the Sea took place in March which transformed the market into a celebration of Clyde fishing culture. This year marked the third Hong Kong market as well ('our biggest and best yet'). An Italian-themed weekend is currently in the works. 'Loads of things are in the pipeline,' Butler says. 'But I can't tell you too much.' Can-can dancers at the Moulin Rouge Night Market. (Image: GT) Can-can dancers at the Moulin Rouge Night Market. (Image: GT) Can-can dancers at the Moulin Rouge Night Market. (Image: GT) It's true that opening up on a weeknight allows more people to 'experience the Barrowlands vibe'. 'The best thing is when people say, what's next?' Butler says. 'It really makes me pleased because you know you've done something that's touched people and made them a wee bit happy. It's a wet Thursday night and The Barras is bumping.' I look around, relieved that the rain has nearly subsided. Just in time for the can-can dancers. They burst into the market in full regalia. Corsets, ruffled knickers and high-cut skirts, cheeky rhinestone kisses stamped on their shoulder blades, and feathered headpieces burst from their chignons. They smile and greet a growing crowd of iPhone cameras before taking the stage for their first dance. They shimmy and high kick through a series of songs, reaching a crescendo with a sultry dance to Lady Marmalade, from Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film Moulin Rouge. Edgy indeed. 'I've always loved the Moulin Rouge,' trader Jeni Stevenson tells me. 'Anything romantic, I love.' Read more Barras Reborn: The animated Little Shop of Chaos owner was born on Valentine's Day. She and partner Richard Meddicks are in full cosplay this evening, something the couple has been 'dabbling in' recently. Jeni is wearing a full-length red corset dress with elbow-length black gloves. She and Richard have been recreating the Moulin Rouge film poster in front of the windmill. 'He watched it on Thursday, and at the end, I asked if he wanted to be Christian. He went, who's Christian?' she laughs. One of the first traders back after lockdown, Stevenson agrees that the night markets make The Barras more accessible. A lot of traders have 'long-time' clients, but the themed nights are a specific reason to go to The Barras. They make it an event, drawing in a more varied crowd. 'The market that's there every weekend is kind of the same, whereas these night markets have new traders, new faces,' she says. 'There are acts you wouldn't see anywhere else. It's a new experience, that's why people tend to like these a wee bit more.' Moulin Rouge Night Market at The Barras. (Image: GT) Moulin Rouge Night Market at The Barras. (Image: GT) The couple head off to explore the pop-up stalls. The care that goes into the themed events at The Barras, from the all-out décor to the fresh mix of traders and food vendors, makes for a lively and original affair. Whether it's a night market to launch Glasgow's Pride or a celebration of West Coast seafood, it's clear the special occasions have ushered in an entirely new way to experience the famous market. 'The Barras has never lost its spark,' Butler says thoughtfully. 'It's a vibrant, building market that's never going to go away. It's only going to get better.' Marissa MacWhirter is a columnist and feature writer at The Herald, and the editor of The Glasgow Wrap. The newsletter is curated between 5-7am each morning, bringing the best of local news to your inbox each morning without ads, clickbait, or hyperbole. Oh, and it's free. She can be found on X @marissaamayy1
Motor 1
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The Mercedes-AMG GT Track Sport Is Coming With V-8 Power
Mercedes promised it would give us more V-8 cars , and sure enough, the GT Track Sport packs eight cylinders under the hood. What is it? It's currently billed as a concept, but a production version is likely, as AMG says it 'provides a preview of a possible expansion of the GT series.' Additionally, the folks from Affalterbach claim the 'GT family is not yet complete.' Although the concept has the word 'track' in its name, we're still holding out hope for a road-legal version. Mercedes-AMG's upcoming next-gen GT3 race car must be based on a street-legal production model to comply with regulations, necessitating a homologation special to bridge the gap between road and track. We're likely looking at a hardcore version positioned above the GT63 Pro in the car's already vast lineup, which also includes a four-cylinder GT43 base model . Photo by: Mercedes-Benz The spare wheel sitting next to the camouflaged prototype appears to be a meaty Michelin street tire, leading us to believe the GT Track Sport will get a license plate for public roads. Despite the camouflage plastered all over the car, it's hard to miss the swan-neck rear wing or the large front splitter. How much of the regular AMG GT is left remains unclear, but a track-focused derivative is likely to come strictly with a two-seat layout. AMG has been criticized for softening the second generation by adopting a 2+2 layout, effectively turning it into a coupe version of the SL . The Track Sport should restore some of the track cred, bringing the fight to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Mercedes-AMG GT Track Sport 5 Source: Mercedes-Benz Affalterbach wants to 'set new standards and record times,' so a hot lap of the Nürburgring seems plausible. The old AMG GT Black Series conquered the Green Hell in 6 minutes and 48 seconds on the longer 20.8-kilometer (12.9-mile) configuration, claiming the production car record at the 'Ring back in 2020. However, a 911 GT2 RS with a Manthey Performance Kit dethroned it a year later with a 6:43.3 lap . Mercedes-AMG eventually got its revenge with the One hypercar, posting a blistering 6:29.09 . But the GT Track Sport is unlikely to beat that. A more realistic goal would be to surpass Porsche's pace. That potential new record may already be under threat, though, as a new 911 GT2 RS is on the way. Different Flavors Of The AMG GT: The 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT63 Isn't the Sports Car I Remember The 805-HP AMG GT63 S E Performance Is The Quickest Mercedes Ever Source: Mercedes-AMG Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
