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Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Supercar Collector Scrapes $3M Bugatti Chiron on YouTuber's Driveway
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector A well-known Illinois supercar collector suffered a costly mishap when he scraped the underside of his $3 million Bugatti Chiron on a fellow YouTuber's driveway—twice. The incident, which was caught on video and later shared online, involved Steve Hamilton of The Hamilton Collection, a prominent figure in the automotive content creation space. Hamilton was attempting to navigate his ultra-low, high-performance hypercar up the steep driveway of YouTube personality David Dobrik when the front of the Bugatti Chiron made a painful grinding sound against a metal gate track embedded in the pavement. Dobrik, who had been inside his home at the time, could be seen sprinting outside upon hearing the scrape. 'I ran as soon as I heard it,' he captioned the now-viral Instagram reel. Despite the initial damage, Hamilton made matters worse by reversing back over the same obstacle, causing a second round of scraping to the car's underbody and aerodynamic components. Bugatti Chirons are known for their engineering precision and aerodynamic elements, meaning even a seemingly minor scrape can result in costly repairs. Owners often pay six-figure sums for replacement parts or specialized carbon fiber repairs. While the exact cost of Hamilton's mistake remains unknown, Bugatti maintenance and repairs can easily rival the price of an average sports car. Adding another twist, reports suggest the Chiron was already up for sale at the time of the incident. If that's the case, the misstep could significantly impact its resale value or at least lead to a frustrating round of negotiations with potential buyers. The internet, as expected, had little sympathy. Commenters on social media were quick to mock the situation, with one user writing, 'Meanwhile, I'm getting mad because I spilled sauce on my favorite shirt.' Another added, 'Imagine having issues like this.' While some dismissed the damage as cosmetic, others pointed out that Bugatti's underbody aerodynamics are crucial to handling and performance, making the scrape more than just an aesthetic issue. Dobrik, in response to the chaos, jokingly reminded Hamilton's passenger, 'I don't have a Bugatti.' Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
German authorities investigating assets of sanctioned Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, Spiegel reports
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is under investigation for undeclared assets in Germany, Spiegel reported on Feb. 8, citing the Frankfurt am Main Public Prosecutor's Office. Abramovich is widely known as the former owner of the Chelsea soccer club. The allegedly up to $1.2 billion in unpaid taxes in the U.K., a media investigation has found. The has imposed sanctions on Abramovich, requiring the billionaire to declare his assets. If found guilty, Abramovich could face hefty fines or up to a year in prison for failing to report his assets. Luxury cars including two Bugatti Chirons, a Lamborghini Reventon, and a Mercedes CLK GTR have been frozen while authorities in Germany investigate, Spiegel . Several pieces of artwork have been confiscated from a villa in Bavaria that persecutors allege belong to Abramovich. The billionaire's lawyers maintain Abramovich is not the owner of the villa or the frozen luxury cars. When reached for comment by Spiegel, the Frankfurt am Main Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed it was investigating a "58-year-old businessman from the Russian Federation" under the country's Foreign Trade Act, although did not confirm directly that it was Abramovich. Abramovich was sanctioned by the EU and the U.K. following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The billionaire unsuccessfully for the sanctions to be removed in 2023. Abramovich was forced to sell the Chelsea soccer club he once owned due to sanctions. U.K. lawmakers have called for assets from the sale to be on Ukraine aid. Read also: Russian oligarch Abramovich underpays $1.2 billion to UK in taxes, media investigation says We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
