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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Bumblebee 1000 is gearing up for its latest charity supercar roadtrip
BUMBLEBEE 1000 is now gearing up for its second charity event of 2025 — The Talladega Nights Roadtrip — which takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 13-15. This latest adventure will feature over 100 of Ireland's finest supercars. 6 RED DEVIL: This red SF90 features loads of carbon pieces, even the Ferrari badges and weheels are carbon Credit: Darren Liggett I can't list them all but here's a few to whet your appetite. In just over two weeks you will be able to see some of Italy's finest supercars like the stunning twin-turbo V8 Ferrari SF90 that produces 986bhp, or the twin-turbo V6, 819bhp Ferrari 296 GTB. Like your Lamborghinis? Well there will be a herd of raging bulls taking part including Huracáns and the track-inspired STOs, plus V12 Aventadors and the exclusive SVJ models. Other Lamborghinis taking part is a super rare Aventador SVJ 63, a limited edition model with only 63 of them in the world. And the last Gallardo Superleggera ever made, number 618 of 618, will be taking part, this incredible machine, once owned by Eric Clapton, has to be seen to be believed. 6 RARE BEAST: Limited edition Lamborghini Aventador 63 Credit: Bumblebee 1000 6 HEAVY METAL: Beautiful Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera was previously owned by Eric Clapton Credit: Darren Liggett There will be Bentley Continental GTs including Ireland's only 2025 Mulliner model and other luxury marques include Rolls Royce Cullinan. Other spectacular supercars will include many McLaren models including a 765LT that can blitz 0-100kph in just 2.8secs. Most read in Motors Plus German sportscars will be out in force and you can see plenty of Porsche models like the race-ready GT3 RS, and also add in a bevy of BMW M cars. And we cant forget Mercedes so make sure to check out the E53 and C63 AMG models and all the Audi V10 R8 supercars. There will also be Nissan R35 GT-Rs including a rare NISMO model. Ben Lambe will be bringing his Ford Ranger Raptor that's kitted out like an American SWAT Team truck. And I'll be joining the adventure as the Irish Sun's tamed motoring editor — The Ligg. ROUTE DETAILS: Talladega Nights Roadtrip June 13-15 DAY 1 - Friday June 13 STARTLINE : Barberstown Castle, Dublin, 9am PITSTOP : National School, Scoil Bhride, Sallins Rd, Naas, Kildare, 10am FUEL STOP : Barrack Obama Plaza, Junction 12, Moneygall, Tipperary, 12 noon LUNCH STOP : Woodlands Hotel, Adare, Limerick, 1.30pm FINISH LINE : Neil Armstrong Way, Tralee Town, Kerry, 4pm DAY 2 - Saturday June 14 FUEL STOP : Walsh's SuperValu Caherciveen, Kerry, 10.30am LUNCH STOP : Sneem Hotel, Sneem, Kerry, 12.30pm FINISH LINE : Lewis Road Car Park, Killarney Town, Kerry, 3pm DAY 3 - Sunday, June 15 START LINE : The Europe Hotel Killarney, Kerry, 9.30am FUEL STOP : Mallow N20 Plaza, Limerick Rd, Mallow, Cork, 11am LUNCH STOP : Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, Cork, 12.30pm FINISH LINE : Portlaoise Plaza, Junction 17, Portloaise, Loais, 3pm 6 WINGING IT: Porsche GT3 RS Weissach edtion Credit: Jacob Liggett Day One of the big three-day adventure kicks off bright and early at 9am on Friday, June 13 starting from Barberstown Castle near Dublin. The first Pit Stop will take pace at the National School, Scoil Bhríde, Sallins Road, Naas, Kildare at 10am and then we'll make our way to our first Fuel Stop which will be at the Barrack Obama Plaza, Junction 12, Moneygall, Tipperary at noon. We will then journey to the Woodlands Hotel, Adare, Limerick for lunch at 1.30pm. And Day One will come to an end at the Neil Armstrong Way, Tralee, in Kerry as we cross the Finish Line at 4pm. Day Two , Saturday, June 14 , will see us meet up at 10.30am and fuel our machines at Walsh's SuperValu, Caherciveen, in Kerry. Then we will hit the road again and power our way to the Sneem Hotel, in Sneem in Kerry where we will stop for lunch at 12.30pm. It will be another dash to the Day Two Finish Line, arriving at 3pm at the Lewis Road Car Park, Killarney, in Kerry. Day Three , June 15, will be another early start as those having a lie-in at the Europe Hotel in Killarney will awaken to the sounds of over 100 supercars starting up and revving into life at 9.30am. The multi-million euro convoy will head south to Cork and make a much-needed Fuel Stop at the Mallow N20 Plaza, Limerick Road in Mallow, at 11am. Lunch will be held in the Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, Cork, at 12.30pm. Then the roadtrip will be on its final stretch as it heads for the Finish Line at the Portlaoise Plaza, Junction 17, Portlaoise, Laois at 3pm. As always, all proceeds from this event will go to the fabulous Little Blue Heroes charity that's voluntarily led by Garda members and provides vital support to the families of sick kids. Read more on the Irish Sun To date, Bumblebee 1000 has raised over €608,649 for this incredible charity organisation. For more info head over to 6 HOW G-R8 THOU ART: Audi R8 V10+ are a popular Bumblebee choice Credit: Jerry McCarthy 6 FAST AND FURIOUS: Beautiful 820bhp Ferrari 296 GTB Credit: Jerry McCarthy
The Advertiser
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
China's GWM wants to take on Ferrari with a supercar of its own
China's Great Wall Motor (GWM) has revealed it's been developing its first supercar for five years now, and promises the end result will be better than the million-dollar, V8-powered Ferrari SF90 – the famed Italian brand's first plug-in hybrid vehicle.
7NEWS
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
China's GWM wants to take on Ferrari with a supercar of its own
China's Great Wall Motor (GWM) has revealed it's been developing its first supercar for five years now, and promises the end result will be better than the million-dollar, V8-powered Ferrari SF90 – the famed Italian brand's first plug-in hybrid vehicle. In a video interview with Chinese car blogger @保镖的车库 last week, GWM's chief technology officer Wu Huixiao confirmed the new super sports car remains in development, but provided no details. However, GWM chairman Wei Jianjun has been seen driving a Ferrari SF90 and Ms Huixiao insisted 'our car will be better', but said the company would learn from its peers. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 'We must build a car that will spike up adrenaline, cause an explosion of hormones, and dopamine,' Chairman Wei is reported to have said. Ms Huixiao said the GWM supercar's development program continues to focus on cost reduction, in order to bring to market a model that is not only competitive with the world's finest supercars, but cheaper. She said GWM is 'still looking at controlling the costs' but promised that 'once it comes out, it will be a stunning product'. Asked whether the vehicle would be tested at Germany's notorious Nürburgring public circuit, Ms Huixiao said: 'recently we invited a Nürburgring expert over [to China]'. GWM unveiled its first eight-cylinder car engine – a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 – at the recent Shanghai motor show, as part of a new plug-in hybrid powertrain (pictured at top). However, Ms Huixiao agreed with her interviewer's assumption it would be too large to be applied to a supercar. Without confirming the structure of the supercar in question, she also said GWM was researching and developing carbon-fibre chassis technology. But Ms Huixiao conceded that GWM had encountered difficulties with carbon tubs during extensive testing, adding that they are not easy to develop and that no Chinese carmakers currently does it well. GWM's new performance flagship, which appears unlikely to be all-electric, won't be the first Chinese supercar. Aion, an EV-focused brand within the GAC Group, already sells the Hyper SSR electric supercar in China. Dubbed 'China's first supercar' and claimed to set 'a new benchmark for China's auto industry' in terms of both performance and manufacturing, the SSR is priced from RMB 1.286 million (A$272,000). It's based around a carbon-fibre chassis, features butterfly doors, claims maximum power of 900kW, and the quickest of its two variants is said to hit 100km/h in as little as 1.9 seconds. Compatriot BYD last year unveiled the U9 electric supercar under its Yangwang luxury brand. Priced from RMB 1.68 million (A$357,000) in China, where only a single variant has been launched, the battery-powered quad-motor two-seater delivers 820kW of power and 1680Nm of torque, and apart from being able to 'jump' it's claimed to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 2.36 seconds. BYD's other premium brand Denza also unveiled the Denza Z sports car concept at the Shanghai motor show last month. Best known for its utes and SUVs, GWM has a range of brands in China, even though it sells all its vehicles under the GWM banner locally. Haval is its mass-market SUV brand, Wey specialises in more premium SUVs and people movers, Tank exclusively offers off-roaders, and Ora is the carmaker's electric vehicle brand.
Perth Now
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
China's GWM wants to take on Ferrari with a supercar of its own
China's Great Wall Motor (GWM) has revealed it's been developing its first supercar for five years now, and promises the end result will be better than the million-dollar, V8-powered Ferrari SF90 – the famed Italian brand's first plug-in hybrid vehicle. In a video interview with Chinese car blogger @保镖的车库 last week, GWM's chief technology officer Wu Huixiao confirmed the new super sports car remains in development, but provided no details. However, GWM chairman Wei Jianjun has been seen driving a Ferrari SF90 and Ms Huixiao insisted 'our car will be better', but said the company would learn from its peers. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'We must build a car that will spike up adrenaline, cause an explosion of hormones, and dopamine,' Chairman Wei is reported to have said. Ms Huixiao said the GWM supercar's development program continues to focus on cost reduction, in order to bring to market a model that is not only competitive with the world's finest supercars, but cheaper. She said GWM is 'still looking at controlling the costs' but promised that 'once it comes out, it will be a stunning product'. Asked whether the vehicle would be tested at Germany's notorious Nürburgring public circuit, Ms Huixiao said: 'recently we invited a Nürburgring expert over [to China]'. GWM unveiled its first eight-cylinder car engine – a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 – at the recent Shanghai motor show, as part of a new plug-in hybrid powertrain (pictured at top). Aion Hyper SSR Credit: CarExpert However, Ms Huixiao agreed with her interviewer's assumption it would be too large to be applied to a supercar. Without confirming the structure of the supercar in question, she also said GWM was researching and developing carbon-fibre chassis technology. But Ms Huixiao conceded that GWM had encountered difficulties with carbon tubs during extensive testing, adding that they are not easy to develop and that no Chinese carmakers currently does it well. GWM's new performance flagship, which appears unlikely to be all-electric, won't be the first Chinese supercar. Aion, an EV-focused brand within the GAC Group, already sells the Hyper SSR electric supercar in China. Dubbed 'China's first supercar' and claimed to set 'a new benchmark for China's auto industry' in terms of both performance and manufacturing, the SSR is priced from RMB 1.286 million (A$272,000). Yangwang U9 Credit: CarExpert It's based around a carbon-fibre chassis, features butterfly doors, claims maximum power of 900kW, and the quickest of its two variants is said to hit 100km/h in as little as 1.9 seconds. Compatriot BYD last year unveiled the U9 electric supercar under its Yangwang luxury brand. Priced from RMB 1.68 million (A$357,000) in China, where only a single variant has been launched, the battery-powered quad-motor two-seater delivers 820kW of power and 1680Nm of torque, and apart from being able to 'jump' it's claimed to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 2.36 seconds. BYD's other premium brand Denza also unveiled the Denza Z sports car concept at the Shanghai motor show last month. Best known for its utes and SUVs, GWM has a range of brands in China, even though it sells all its vehicles under the GWM banner locally. Haval is its mass-market SUV brand, Wey specialises in more premium SUVs and people movers, Tank exclusively offers off-roaders, and Ora is the carmaker's electric vehicle brand. MORE: A guide to everything you need to know about GWMMORE: Everything GWM
News18
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Ajith Kumar Birthday: Inside The Actor's Stunning Car And Bike Collection
Last Updated: Happy Birthday Ajith Kumar: Apart from his acting career, the actor is also a motor racing enthusiast and owns a team, Ajith Kumar Racing. Ajith Kumar is one of the biggest and most influential names in the South film industry, often referred to as Thala (leader) or Ultimate Star by his fans. Born on May 1, 1971, he began his acting career with a small role in the 1990 Tamil hit En Veedu En Kanavar and went on to feature in numerous successful and critically acclaimed films. Apart from his acting career, the actor is also a motor racing enthusiast and owns a team, Ajith Kumar Racing. He made a strong comeback in his racing career at the recent Dubai 24H 2025 car race. His team, Ajith Kumar Racing by Bas Koeten, finished third in the 991 division and the actor also won the prestigious Spirit of the Race award in the GT4 class. As he celebrates his 54th birthday today, May 1, let's take a look at the actor's car and bike collection as well as his latest and upcoming films: Ajith Kumar's Car And Bike Collection Porsche GT3 RS: Being a moto enthusiast, Ajith has a knack for sports cars. He has a number of luxurious rides parked in his garage including the Porsche GT3 RS that he purchased in 2024 at a whopping price of Rs 3.15 crore, as per NDTV. It comes with a top speed of 296 km/h and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds. Ferrari SF90: Yes! You read that right. Ajith Kumar also owns a Ferrari SF90 worth Rs 9 crore, as per the Indian Express. He purchased the ride back in July 2024. It comes with a 3990 cc V8 engine that produces 769.31 bhp at 7500 rpm and 800 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm. Mercedes Benz 350 GLS: Not just sports cars, he also owns an SUV- the Mercedes-Benz 350 GLS, which as per DNA, cost him Rs 1.35 crore. It is powered by a 2987 cc V6 diesel engine and delivers 255 bhp at 3400 rpm and 620 Nm of torque at 1600 rpm. BMW 740 Li: In the sedan class, the actor also owns a luxurious BMW 740 Li. According to the Indian Express, the supercar is priced at approximately Rs 1.5 crore and includes a 2998 cc TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder petrol engine. Lamborghini: As per a report by The Times of India, the Valimai actor also has a Lamborghini parked in his garage. However, the details about its model it still unknown. In addition to his luxury car collection, the actor also shares a deep love for superbikes. He owns a number of expensive rides like a BMW K 1300 S, a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-145, a BMW S 1000 RR, and an Aprilia Caponord 1200. Ajith Kumar's Latest Film Good Bad Ugly Ajith was recently seen in the gangster action drama Tamil-language film, Good Bad Ugly, which created a storm at the box office. Helmed by Adhik Ravichandran, the film has minted a whopping Rs 148 crore after 17 days of its release, as per It also features celebs like Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Sunil, Karthikeya Dev, Priya Prakash Varrier, Prabhu, Prasanna, Tinnu Anand, and Raghu Ram in significant roles. Good Bad Ugly follows the brutal and emotional journey of Red Dragon (Ajith Kumar), a feared gangster seeking to turn a new leaf. His wife, Ramya (Trisha), sets a clear limit: he would not be permitted to see his kid, Vihaan, unless he cleans up his conduct. Red Dragon sets out to make a reconciliation, but just as he begins to change his wrongs, his dark past reappears. When his son is kidnapped, the stakes rise drastically, and he is compelled to return to the world he tried to escape. First Published:
