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Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Charity Meets Hypercar: $5 Koenigsegg Rides
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector In a charitable stunt that blended horsepower with heart, a supercar enthusiast turned heads by offering $5 rides in his Koenigsegg Regera—leaving passengers speechless and raising money for a good cause. The event, hosted by The Hamilton Collection, gave everyday car fans the chance of a lifetime: a seat in one of the fastest hypercars on earth. Though advertised with tongue-in-cheek claims of 5,000 horsepower, the Koenigsegg Regera's real stats were plenty shocking on their own—boasting a hybrid-assisted twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 that delivers over 1,500 HP and near-instant torque. The result? Instant disbelief. 'I didn't expect that kind of acceleration,' said one passenger, visibly stunned after a short, high-speed run. 'It pins you back like a rollercoaster.' The Regera wasn't the only heavyweight in the lineup. For just $5, attendees could choose from a trio of multimillion-dollar machines: a Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution, a Bugatti Chiron, or the Koenigsegg itself. Dubbed a 'supercar holy trinity,' the garage offered a thrill unmatched even in most auto showrooms. While the rides alone were enough to draw crowds, the purpose behind the day was even more impressive. All proceeds went to local charities, turning tire smoke and revs into real-world impact. 'The goal is to give back while giving people an experience they'll never forget,' said the owner, who documented the event on social media. In a world where supercars often seem out of reach, this high-octane fundraiser proved that sometimes, all it takes is $5—and the ride of a lifetime. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
T-Pain Flexes Taking Delivery Of His New Koenigsegg Regera On Livestream
Read the full story on Backfire News American rapper T-Pain loves cars and has quite the collection, but his friends were still in shock when he took delivery of a Koenigsegg Regera during a livestream without warning them first. The whole thing unfolded at a track with his friends and others in visible were astounded for good reason, considering production for the 2020 Koenigsegg Regera, which is what T-Pain just acquired, was capped at a mere 80 units. Those were snapped up in a hurry, selling for at least $1.9 million brand new. Like many other limited-run exotic rides, the Regera has appreciated in value since. It's estimated T-Pain paid somewhere around $2.8 million for his ride, although we can't confirm that figure. But this is a vehicle most people will never lay eyes upon in real life, considering few reside globally and some are hidden away in private collections. As a true hypercar, the Koenigsegg Regera uses a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 combined with three electric motors to create 1,500-horsepower in total. What's more, there's no transmission. Instead, Koenigsegg Direct Drive cuts that power-losing mechanical feature out in a revolutionary design. Considering the Swedish hypercar weighs a mere 3,500 pounds, thanks to weight savings from a carbon-fiber body and more, it moves in a hurry. In fact, it can do 0 to 249 mph in just 31.49 seconds, what was a world record when the Regera was released. 'Oh, let the boys be boys,' T-Pain said as the Regera idled and the driver's dihedral doors opened. T-Pain took to his Facebook page to taunt his detractors, whom he says have been trying to claim the man is running out of money because he buys too many cars. We haven't heard anyone say that, but we wouldn't be surprised if there are people out there spreading that around. The internet is a vicious place. Anyway, T-Pain says he doesn't buy thinks he can't afford. If that's true, he must be doing really well to scoop up a Regera. That's quite the flex, which might be why he did a public delivery and has the footage splashed all over. Image via tpain/Instagram
Los Angeles Times
27-02-2025
- Automotive
- Los Angeles Times
‘Free parking courtesy of Luka' Doncic: Fans — and a purple Regera — pull up to see new Laker face Mavs
When the Lakers acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks earlier this month, fans in Los Angeles knew they were getting a phenomenal young player who is a five-time All-Star selection, led the league in scoring last season and took his team to the NBA Finals in June. One thing those fans might not have been expecting as part of the deal? Free parking next to Arena on game night. But that's what they got Tuesday, at least for one night. Doncic and his shoe sponsor, the Jordan Brand, teamed up to buy out the lot at corner of South Figueroa and West 11th streets — and just a diagonal walk across the street from the Lakers' home arena — to provide complimentary parking for fans on hand to see Doncic's first game against the Mavericks since the surprise Feb. 1 trade. 'Free parking courtesy of Luka,' read a sign at 1046 S. Figueroa St. that also featured the Jordan Brand's Jumpman logo. A Jordan Brand representative said Doncic and the company paid for a total of 140 parking spots, as the Slovenian player's debut against his former team was turned into a celebration of L.A.'s newest superstar. Earlier in the day, Jordan Brand dropped an ad that shows a purple and gold Koenigsegg Regera — which, the company stated in a press release, is 'one of Luka's favorite cars' — with someone replacing its Texas license plate to one from California, with George Strait's 'All My Ex's Live in Texas' playing in the background. Both plates read '77,' which is Doncic's number, with the new one also purple and gold. The car was parked outside L.A. Live before the game, with promotional items such as 'new team scent' air fresheners and bumper stickers featuring such slogans as 'Can't Spell Luka Without L.A.' being handed out nearby. Inside the arena, Doncic wore his new Luka 4 sneakers for the first time. He also compiled his first triple-double with the Lakers (19 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists) to help his new team notch a 107-99 win over his old team. The free parking promotion wasn't Doncic's first act of generosity during his short time in L.A. On Feb. 10, Doncic's foundation announced it was donating $500,000 to recovery efforts following the massive wildfires that raged in L.A. County in January.
New York Times
26-02-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Luka Dončić powers Lakers past Mavericks with first triple-double of his L.A. tenure
LOS ANGELES — As Luka Dončić prepared to run out of the Los Angeles Lakers' tunnel for his pregame warmup, he was serenaded with cheers and applause by multiple rows of fans wearing No. 77 Lakers and Slovenia jerseys lining the railings. From the fanfare outside the arena, including a parked Laker-themed Koenigsegg Regera from Jordan Brand, to the chaos inside the arena, including media members filling the baseline and forcing the Lakers to upgrade to a bigger news conference room, the gravity of the emotionally charged moment was clear. Advertisement The Lakers' DJ quickly shifted from hip-hip to Serbian music as Dončić started shooting left-handed floaters. On the other side of the floor, Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison watched Dončić warm up while he leaned against the scorer's table. A few feet away from him, Anthony Davis, who remains out with an abdominal injury, took set shots around the floor before finishing his warm-up with free throws. The principal figures — sans Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka, who emerged from the Lakers' locker room a bit later — were front and center. Dončić on one end, Harrison and Davis on the other. The new normal was still jarring despite over three weeks having passed since the stunning Feb. 1 blockbuster trade. In an emotional reunion against his former franchise, teammates and coaches, Dončić finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists — his first triple-double as a Laker and fourth of the season — as the Lakers outlasted the Mavericks 107-99. 'I think with him, he's at his best when he has that balance of joy and playfulness and that killer mentality,' coach JJ Redick said pregame. 'Just perfectly living in the moment of competition. And he'll find that tonight.' Dončić found his moment midway through the first quarter when he drilled a 29-foot 3-pointer off an offensive rebound from Dorian Finney-Smith. Dončić turned toward his former team and bench and let out one of his trademark stares and roars. Luka's making a statement EARLY 🔋 Hits the deep 3 and is already up to 7p, 6r & 4a in the 1Q on TNT! — NBA (@NBA) February 26, 2025 From that moment on, Dončić, still finding his footing with the Lakers, commanded the offense. He had plenty of help from LeBron James (27 points and 12 rebounds) and Austin Reaves (20 points and five assists) as the Lakers outscored the Mavericks 11-5 over the final 3:15. Kyrie Irving had 35 points and seven rebounds for Dallas. Klay Thompson had 22 points and eight rebounds. Advertisement After the game, multiple Lakers players, including Reaves, Finney-Smith, Jaxson Hayes, Cam Reddish and Markieff Morris, walked over to the Mavericks' bench to greet former teammates Davis and Max Christie. The Lakers honored Davis with a video tribute during the first timeout of the first quarter. The Lakers just honored Anthony Davis with a video tribute during the first timeout — Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) February 26, 2025 The Lakers improved to 35-21 and No. 4 in the Western Conference. The Mavericks dropped to 31-28 and No. 9 in the West.
