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The thrill of driving a Bugatti has always been about more than just speed—it’s about heritage, craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. This month, we’re proud to feature the Bugatti Tourbillon as our cover car, a hypercar that seamlessly blends Bugatti’s storied legacy with cutting-edge innovation. Inspired by earlier Bugatti cars like the iconic Type 35, the Tourbillon stands as a modern tribute to a century of engineering prowess. Dive into our cover story to discover how this masterpiece redefines the boundaries of luxury and performance. In the DRIVE section, we kick things off with a review of the new Aston Martin DB12 Volante. This stunning convertible backs up the brand’s elegant aesthetic with a worldclass interior and stellar handling. Following that, we turn our attention to the ever-evolving world…

In the automotive world, two vehicle genres have always captured enthusiasts’ hearts and minds: supercars and hypercars. Why? Style and power. Supercars and hypercars typically come with fierce yet elegant designs and an abundance of power. Most will say that the first vehicle to fit the supercar bill was either the Bugatti EB110 or the McLaren F1, and the first hypercar was the Bugatti Veyron. Both may be extraordinary vehicles, but what Bugatti did with the Veyron set a precedent for future hypercars, and that was “abundance.” By that, I mean the Bugatti designed the Veyron with an abundance of timeless design, cutting-edge technology, and an absurd amount of power. Altogether, the Veyron was and still is an automotive marvel. Since the Veyron’s unveiling, Bugatti has been painstakingly building upon the…

The past few years have seen unique circumstances for automotive businesses. Manufacturers worldwide have dealt with serious ups and downs, navigating supply crises and the global shift towards electrification in an unprecedented chapter in automotive history. However, 2024 has seen some of the world’s biggest luxury automotive companies emerge triumphantly, with positive financial results and optimistic outlooks for the remainder of the year. With plenty of new models starting to be delivered to clients, Ferrari is enjoying a successful first half of 2024. Compared to the first half of 2023, Ferrari’s shipments increased slightly, while its net revenues increased by 14 percent, and profits increased by 21 percent. The Prancing Horse has been ramping up deliveries of the unique Purosangue, 296 GTS, Roma Spider, and the exclusive SF90 XX, and it’s…

The thrill of driving a Bugatti has always been about more than just speed—it’s about heritage, craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. This month, we’re proud to feature the Bugatti Tourbillon as our cover car, a hypercar that seamlessly blends Bugatti’s storied legacy with cutting-edge innovation. Inspired by earlier Bugatti cars like the iconic Type 35, the Tourbillon stands as a modern tribute to a century of engineering prowess. Dive into our cover story to discover how this masterpiece redefines the boundaries of luxury and performance. In the DRIVE section, we kick things off with a review of the new Aston Martin DB12 Volante. This stunning convertible backs up the brand’s elegant aesthetic with a worldclass interior and stellar handling. Following that, we turn our attention to the ever-evolving…

671 Horsepower 202 mph Top Speed 3.6 sec 0-60 mph Aston Martin hopes the DB12 and, by extension, its convertible Volante counterpart will serve as comeback products. The kinds of machines that pivot the brand’s trajectory away from just getting by fighting for a spot at the top of the luxury food chain. Looking at the figures alone, the DB12 seems well-equipped for the job. While it swaps out its predecessor’s V12 with a downsized 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, it develops nearly as much as the outgoing DBS: 671 HP and 590 LB-FT. That’s enough for a 0-60 time of just 3.6 seconds and a 202-MPH top speed, all in a car weighing the best part of 4,200 LB. Still, Gaydon’s engineers haven’t just boosted the DB12’s output and called it done. Although it carries over the DB11’s…

MERCEDES AND FERRARI Undoubtedly, the biggest headline going into the 2025 season is Lewis Hamilton’s departure from Mercedes and a move to Ferrari. After this bombshell move was announced, you could almost hear jaws from around the globe drop and hit the floor. After over a decade with Mercedes, Hamilton will be paired up with Charles Leclerc while the tifosi cheer him on. This, however, leaves an open spot next to George Russell at Mercedes, which has yet to have been filled as of this writing. On the upside, with a young Russell, Mercedes has a chance to bring in young talent and have a solid team for years to come. RB We know that Yuki Tsunoda will race for RB again in 2025, but Daniel Ricciardo has yet to have been confirmed.…