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Top Gear
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Woah, check out the spec of this uniquely-liveried Pagani Utopia
Collector specs their third Pagani in a Martini livery, then adds some strange tears to expose bare carbon If you're speccing the third Pagani for your collection, you probably want to push the boat out a little bit. Perhaps you want something that'll stand out from the other two, and something that'll look different from all of your mates' Paganis. They're just everywhere, after all. Perhaps you'd choose a livery like the one you see above. Pagani itself took to Facebook to show off this recently finished £2m+ Utopia, and if the comments section is anything to go by, it's certainly caused a stir.
Auto Express
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
New Range Rover SV Black is a 606bhp luxury SUV with an attitude
The Range Rover might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to the phrase 'hot SUV', but despite that there's a new SV Black edition that brings moody styling and supercar-baiting power. This isn't the first time we've seen the Range Rover SV gain a special variant, because there's also been the Cotswold-inspired Burford Edition and the £250,000 Lansdowne Edition. There's no word on pricing for the SV Black yet or if it'll receive a similar limited-run tag as those aforementioned versions. Unsurprisingly, the Range Rover SV Black comes in one colour: Narvik Gloss Black with detailing and logos also in black. Sitting on 23-inch alloy wheels (in gloss black, obviously), the SV Black also gets its calipers and grille finished in gloss black. Advertisement - Article continues below The interior of the SV Black gets a similar treatment. Here you'll find ebony leather, black 'Range Rover' logos, unique diagonal stitching on the seat uppers, black birch wood veneer and a satin-black ceramic finish for the gearshift on the centre console. The SV Black also marks the first time Range Rover's newest version of its Body-And-Soul-Seat (BASS) technology has been offered. This feature adds haptic feedback through the floor mats in addition to the seats for what Range Rover calls 'an expansive and immersive listening experience, allowing occupants to physically feel the music'. The 'SV' part of the SV Black's name means that this model comes with a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine taken from BMW's M division with 606bhp going through an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. That's enough for a 0-62mph time of 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 162mph. Range Rover says the SV Black will go on sale later this year in five-seat, standard wheelbase form, although four or five-seat long-wheelbase configurations will also be available. Configure your perfect Range Rover through our Find A Car service now. Alternatively, check out the best deals out there on a new Range Rover from stock or top prices on used Range Rover models...
Car and Driver
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
View Exterior Photos of the Bentley EXP 15 Concept
Bentley is heading in a new direction, with the EXP 15 concept serving as a beacon for the brand's new design language that will appear on its first EV that is due out next year. Read the full story | View Interior Photos
Motor Trend
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
Bentley EXP 15 Concept: A 3-Seat, 3-Door Sneak Peek at a Production Bentley EV
Though Bentley pulled back on its full-on EV transition plans last year, it still plans to reveal its very first, fully electric production car next year and begin selling it the year after that. The Bentley EXP 15 concept is the latest look we have at (some of) what to expect. The Bentley EXP 15 concept showcases a three-seat, three-door design with unique features like a sliding, swiveling seat and a convertible trunk space. While not a direct preview of future EVs, it hints at possible design elements and interior ideas for Bentley's upcoming electric models. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next With three doors and three seats—one of which can slide forward and back, as well as recline—it's likely much of what you see on the EXP 15 won't make it to production. But the Bentley-ish design elements are all there, inside and out, and they show the brand has a utility lifestyle in mind. It Still Looks Like a Bentley Inspiration for the EXP 15 came from the three-seater 1930 Bentley Speed Six. Approach the concept and it certainly has all the hallmarks of a production Bentley sedan. A long hood, raked windshield, and fastback silhouette all evoke a sense of forward momentum (and look vaguely similar to the Rolls-Royce Spectre electric coupe...). It's also huge: At more than 197 inches long, it's longer than a Kia Telluride. Because it previews a BEV, however, the front grille no longer has to be quite as functional, so designers felt they could let loose a bit more here. The bifurcated front plane wears a diamond pattern that recalls a seat pattern design. Two Bentley logos sit atop it, with the winged "B" meant as a homage of the original 1919 hood ornament. Flanking the front fascia is are four slim light strips that make up the headlights. Air vents behind the front wheels channel airflow, and the diamond-patterned taillight design is surprisingly modest compared to the highly textured front end. Dual active spoilers and a single diffuser on the car's underside further improve aerodynamics—should the concept actually see any action. Interestingly, the paint—Pallas Gold—is a super thin aluminum pigment that can allegedly be coated over radar sensors without a detriment to their signal quality. The paint is also highly reflective enough that it can be "seen" by other vehicles' lidar systems. A Pair of Threes Without an engine taking up space under the long hood, Bentley says there are two storage compartments under there that can be accessed via hinged engine covers, which implies a flat-ish, low-slung skateboard EV platform. A full-width digital dashboard can be used to access the infotainment system or turned off to show a wood-veneer surface you can see beneath the glass. Beyond that, any surface that could be textured looks as though it has been textured, like the back-lit and quilted-cut veneers on the door cards. There are three doors: The first one is the driver's side door that opens to a driver's seat and rear seat behind. The second and third ones are front- and rear-hinged respectively, on the passenger side, which is super fun. These doors offer access to the show-stopping third seat. It's a flexible, passenger-side seat that can swivel outwards by 45 degrees, so you aren't clambering in and out of the car like some low-class dunce. ( Ew , David.) The seat can also be slid up front to be next to the driver, kept in the back in rear-passenger position, or reclined for maximum relaxation. Positioned away from the front row, this passenger seat offers what appears to be massive amounts of legroom and additional storage space you can access without having to go into the trunk. Speaking of that trunk ... Let's Talk About That Trunk Besides being a place to throw your luggage, the EXP 15's tailgate also folds down to create two small jump seats alongside a deployable mood lamp and small fridge. The Bentley photos show glasses of sparkling something we can presume is a vintage Dom, but can you imagine chilling some PBR in there? Imagine rocking up to the game in this bad boy. EV Specs? Not Right Now Bentley says the EXP 15 uses an all-wheel-drive and fully electric powertrain. It's envisioned to have "a long range" and charge speeds within "the convenience customers have come to expect of a Bentley." The automaker offers no further information beyond that, so we'll just have to wait to find out things like power, battery size, and range, but at least two motors (one up front, one in rear) seems easy to envision. Bentley is careful to say the EXP 15 is not a preview of "the smaller all-electric production Bentley vehicle expected in 2026." So, it's probably safe to say the production car won't be as big and probably won't have the sliding and swiveling passenger seat. It's also unclear whether it'll even come as a sedan, or a coupe like the Rolls-Royce Spectre. The automaker does note, however, that exterior design cues, as well as technical and digital interior ideas "could become reality in the longer term." We infer this to mean the cabin materials and dashboard layout might be what it's hinting at here. Mostly, we just hope the tailgate feature makes it to production, because that just seems like a great time. In the meantime, here are some more sketches of the EXP 15.
Auto Blog
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Brabus Rocket GTS Deep Blue Is A Carbon Fiber Clownshoe With A Thousand Horsepower
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. Brabus Rocket GTS Deep Blue Debuts Late last year, Brabus revealed the Rocket GTS, a Mercedes-AMG SL 63 turned into a shooting brake that is more than a little reminiscent of BMW's so-called 'Clownshoe,' the Z3 M Coupe. Clad in carbon fiber and delivering close to a thousand horsepower, there wasn't much room for improvement, but the German tuner has found a way to get closer to perfection with a blue-tinted take on the terrific two-door called the Rocket GTS Deep Blue. This package reportedly adds $68,000 to the cost of the already-expensive $1.1 million Rocket GTS. 0:05 / 0:09 2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line review: Is this the EV that will convert you? Watch More Lighter, More Aerodynamic, And Much Wider Brabus modifies various Mercedes-AMG models, but the monoblock wheels on its Rocket GTS are exclusive to the model. The P Platinum Edition rims measure 21 inches in the front, with 22s filling the rear arches, and they're designed to funnel air inward to cool the brakes. They also do a fine job of disguising the extra width, where the rear axle is now more than 78 inches wide, while an integrated ducktail-style spoiler aims to improve downforce. The entire body, claims Brabus, has been optimized in the wind tunnel using computer-aided design and computational flow dynamics software, so the body isn't just for show. Brabus says that all the carbon has also shaved some weight from the car, though it doesn't say how much. With such exquisite fitted luggage and the addition of a roof, the difference likely isn't much, but anything is an improvement when you start with a 5,115-pound curb weight. Monstrous Performance From A Bigger V8 Brabus could easily have boosted the original 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 hybrid system's output beyond its standard 805 horsepower and called it a day, but on a project this special, the tuner chose to completely overhaul the powertrain by boring it out to 4,407 cc. Along with other modifications, the engine produces 784 hp and 921 lb-ft of torque on its own. Alongside the SL 63 S E Performance's rear-mounted electric motor, overall output is now 1,000 metric horses (985 bhp) and 1,342 lb-ft of torque. Because the 9-speed automatic transmission might not sustain that much twist for extended periods, Brabas has restricted torque to 1,195 lb-ft. We're sure that's enough – 0-62 mph takes just 2.6 seconds, and reaching 124 mph from rest is quoted at 9.5 seconds. 0-186 mph? 23.6 seconds, and if you keep your foot planted, the Rocket GTS will keep going until 197 mph. 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. Brabus has built several blue carbon fiber cars in the past and even some green ones, so if your pockets are deep enough, we're sure just about any tint can be applied. Practicality, performance, and preening all in one package? Perfect. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
