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One of the first open-top MC20 prototypes has left the gates of Maserati’s old Modena plant. They picked a different style for the car’s camouflage this time around with a blue cloud livery. I mean it is a convertible after all and this cloud theme probably signifies opening up to the blue skies.

Update 5/17/2022: Maserati has announced that the MC20 Spyder would officially go by the name "Cielo" and that it will be fully revealed on May 25, 2020.

Fisker Automotive seems to have made it a mission to give us cars that defy current trends. While it certainly is risky business, the company’s latest creation – the Fisker Ronin – is one that might actually be embraced wholeheartedly by the public. That’s because the Fisker Ronin brings back a body style that we haven’t seen in over 50 years – the four-door convertible. Moreover, it boasts impressive figures, which could make even those looking at a Tesla Model S Plaid reconsider.

Ford Thunderbird (or the T-bird) was announced for the first time in 1953 as a direct competitor to the just launched – at that time - Chevrolet Corvette. In just a year it went from an idea to a prototype and was unveiled to the public during the 1954 Detroit Auto Show. Sales started shortly after for the 1955 model year. The Thunderbird was produced without interruption for ten generations - from 1955 to 1997, then discontinued until it was brought back to life in 2002. However, the eleventh generation was produced only for 3 years, so in 2005 the name was discontinued again.

With electricity slowly taking over as the eventual, main propulsion method, even brands such as Porsche, which are big on tradition, are forced to change their focus. For now, the iconic 911 will remain internal-combustion-powered, but things are different for its smaller sibling, the 718, which will go fully electric, in 2025. However, the latest spy footage suggests that the current 718 Boxster will not go down quietly. A hardcore version of the open-top 718 has been spotted and it’s powered by one of the company’s most exciting engines.

Shelby and Hertz. That’s a very bizarre collaboration, if you think of it. These two companies have teamed up and come up with two special vehicles – the Mustang Shelby GT500-H and the Mustang Shelby GT-H. If this tag-team raised your eyebrows, well, there’s some more surprising news. This isn’t the first time they’ve collaborated to create special rental cars. Their friendship dates back to 1966 when Shelby and Hertz created the GT350-H and the latter offered it to the public via a special program called ‘Rent-a-Racer’. That’s some history lesson for the day, huh?

It seems that Porsche has been very busy lately. Next to working on facelift versions for pretty much its entire lineup and preparing a hybrid 911, the Stuttgart-based company is also working on a more powerful version of the 718 Boxster Spyder.

The fact that this prototype was caught testing today should come as no surprise, as Porsche is already offering a Cayman GT4 RS. And, this spied Spyder RS is nothing more than just a roofless GT4 RS, albeit, with a few aerodynamic changes.

Ferrari’s classic cars are known for selling for big bucks. For example, back in 2018, a 1963 250 GTO was auctioned for $70 million, while a 1962 250 GTO found a new owner for the impressive amount of $48.4 million. The list of most expensive Ferraris also includes the 335 Sport Scaglietti ($35,7 million), the 290 MM Spider Scaglietti ($28 million), and the 275 GTB/C Speciale ($27 million).

Of course Ferrari also has some cheap models. For way less than $100k, you can get a Mondial 8, a Dino 308 GT, or even a F355.

But where exactly does the LaFerrari Aperta stand in this hierarchy?

Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur and Porsche’s Paint To Sample program allows customers to create a sports car like no other. With more than 160 color options to choose from, chances are that there will be nothing similar anywhere else in the world. A few weeks ago, these Paint to Sample colors were listed on Porsche’s online configurator and you can finally see them all.

The best example of how the right color combination can improve the look of a car is this unique 911 Speedster created for a special customer.

Shortly after Fisker announced the electric Ocean SUV, we were offered details about a second project set to arrive in 2024. Named Pear (no, not the fruit, but an abbreviation of ’Personal Electric Automotive Revolution’), this model will be another SUV inspired by the Ocean and with a driving range of 250 miles.

However, it looks like 2024 will be a big year for Fisker, as the company just teased the third model. It will be called ’Ronin’ and will be unveiled in August 2023, with production starting in the second half of 2024.

Mercedes-Benz is not the only automaker out there to offer a Night Edition package. In fact, this has been quite a popular name among the special editions lately. For example, Hyundai is offering a Sonata N Line Night Edition, while Ram added the same name to its 1500 and Heavy Duty models.

However, the name has the longest history in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. It has even been offered for models like the Maybach S 650. But, the latest addition is for the E-Class lineup, including coupe, cabrio, sedan, and station wagon, with the exception of the AMG models.

Lamborghini has unveiled the very last Aventador, the LP780-4 ULTIMAE. It is the latest update to Lamborghini’s flagship model, joining the ranks of the LP700-4 and S. But, it represents more than just the end of the Aventador name, so it’s a lot more special than you might think.

Updated 05/03/2022: Lamborghini took both, the Aventador Ultimae Coupe and Roadster, out for a nice trip on the roads of Emilia Romagna and the Marches. The results are stunning and you can see it in our latest picture gallery. Limited to only 350 coupes and 250 roadsters, the production of the Ultimae - and the traditional V-12 engine - will come to an end in the upcoming months.

MoVlogs, a.k.a Mohamed Beiraghdary, the popular YouTuber from Dubai, recently met up with Crypto mogul, Chris Jaszczynski. Now, Mo not only got to check out Chris’ cars but also got to see his fancy house, a part of his NFT collection, and the office from where he runs his Crypto empire.

The duplex apartment of course is located right in the heart of downtown Dubai sitting next to the Sheikh Zayed Road and the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. This home is good enough to be featured on MTV Cribs. No kidding.

Wiesmann is back!! The Thunderball is a muscular electric sports car from the boutique automaker based out of German and for those of you recall, it is thankfully every bit as intimidating as its internal combustion engine cousin, but now in EV guise. This is state-of-the-art German engineering, for the purist in all of us.

As many of you may know, Clarkson hasn’t been the kindest when it comes to American cars. Having said that, there are exceptions. Cars like the Chevy Corvette Z06, and more recently, the Ford GT, have got him excited. The first-gen Dodge Viper sure as hell made the cut in his books. This 1992 review of Viper is classic Clarkson at his very best.

In June of 2021, Ferrari launched its very first V-6 supercar with a Ferrari badge (the Dino didn’t carry the Ferrari name), and now it’s time for something a little more practical. I’m talking about, of course, the Ferrari 296 GTS, which doesn’t come with any extra cargo capacity, creature comforts, or new tech. Well, with exception of the new retractable roof that needs just 14 seconds to open and close.