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If you think racing simulators are all the same, Prodrive wants you to think otherwise. The British motorsport giant, best known for its rally dominance with Subaru and Aston Martin GT racing programs, has come up with what it calls the world’s most beautiful simulator, a vision driven by Prodrive founder and former chairman of […] The post Collector’s Racing Sim: Ex-Jag Designer and Prodrive Unveil a Limited Run Rig With B&O Sound appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

The HEMI V8 is finally back in the Ram 1500, and that headline alone should be enough to light up forums and dealer phone lines. Just three months after announcing the return of the 5.7-liter V8, the first 2026 models are already shipping from the Sterling Heights facility in Michigan to dealerships across the nation. […] The post The HEMI Is Back: First 2026 Ram 1500 V8s Roll Off the Line appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

From the early days at AMG to founding RENNtech and architecting the fearsome Hammer-era Mercedes monsters, Hartmut Feyhl’s journey is the kind of engine-roaring story that defines automotive lore. In the latest episode of duPont REGISTRY Talks, our Editor-in-Chief sits down with Feyhl – tuner-extraordinaire, technical savant, and the man behind that unmistakable AMG thunder – to […] The post duPont REGISTRY Talks: Revealing The Secrets Behind AMG’s Mercedes-Benz Hammer Era appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

If you missed this year’s action-packed Monterey Car Week, you now have a second chance to view and admire three of the Show Stoppers again. The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles has just unveiled three headline-making supercars from the event, which will be on display for a limited period: Alfa Romeo’s brand-new 33 Stradale, […] The post Three Monterey Car Week Headliners Land at Petersen Automotive Museum appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Cadillac’s Formula 1 ambitions take shape with star drivers. After over two decades of its V-Series performance models being a part of its lineup and its modern presence in motorsport, Cadillac is ready to make a major step in expanding its performance universe by being the first new constructor to enter the Formula 1 grid […] The post Cadillac Formula 1 Team Announces Bottas & Pérez As Drivers appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Demand for EVs has been in decline globally for over a year, and hybrids may be eating into sales; however, electric cars continue to push the boundaries of performance. Just yesterday, we covered Mercedes-AMG’s GT XX smashing endurance records at Nardò in Italy.  We’ve got yet another EV grabbing the headlines today: BYD’s YangWang U9 […] The post BYD’s YangWang U9 Track Edition Just Hit 472 km/h, Setting a New EV Top-Speed Record appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Mercedes-AMG has achieved something monumental. Its recently unveiled CONCEPT AMG GT XX drove the equivalent of a lap around the Earth, 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles), in 7 days, 13 hours, 24 minutes, and 07 seconds. Two prototype GT XXs lapped the 12.68-kilometer (7.88-mile) gruelling Nardò ring in southern Italy 3,177 times, averaging more than 5,300 […] The post Mercedes-AMG GT XX Shatters 24-Hour EV World Distance Record at Nardò appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Jeep lost its edge in the compact to mid-size SUV space since the popular Cherokee ended production in 2023, ending a nearly five-decade run. The two-year absence frustrated dealers and left a gap in the American brand’s lineup just as the competition tightened its grip on this highly competitive and lucrative segment. But finally, Jeep […] The post 2026 Jeep Cherokee First Look: Rugged Design, Hybrid Power and More Space appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

For decades, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has been held on the third Sunday in August. That changes in 2028 as organizers confirmed that the Concours will move forward by one week, landing on the second Sunday in August. Concours Chairman, Sandra Button, explained that the decision was driven by families who found it difficult […] The post Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Moves to an Earlier Date, Starting in 2028 appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

“Twenty, twenty, TWENTY,” my mom screams, as I approach a 90-degree bend preceded by a 20 mph sign on a country road near her home in Bumpkinville, Wisconsin. I’m doing plenty in the McLaren Artura Spider, and slow to about 40 mph for the turn, which the car handles with ease. “Are you trying to kill your mother?” she asks. “No, mom, […] The post 2025 McLaren Artura Spider Review: Droptop With A Split Personality appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Custom cars offer unique style and features and certainly turn heads. If you want one in your garage, check out these for sale. Custom cars for sale often feature unique and eye-catching designs that set them apart from standard production models. These vehicles are typically modified or built from scratch to suit the preferences of […] The post Add A Unique Creation To Your Garage: Custom Cars For Sale appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Automobili Pininfarina, the carmaking arm of the legendary Italian design house Pininfarina, used this year’s Monterey Car Week to mark a major milestone: 95 years of Pininfarina design, also tying in the North American public debut of the 1-of-1 Battista Novantacinque. Finished in Rosso Gloss-tinted carbon fiber, it is the final edition of the all-electric […] The post Automobili Pininfarina Celebrates 95th Anniversary With Battista Finale at Monterey appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Monterey Car Week showcased Maserati’s new chapter of supercars. Rich history and a decidedly Italian approach to combining gorgeous design with compelling performance and plush luxury have made Maserati one of the most important names in the automotive industry, and for the past few years, the legendary Trident has undergone a renaissance thanks to a […] The post Maserati Brings MCPURA, GT2 Stradale, & More To Car Week appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

If you were able to make it to this year’s Pebble Beach Automotive Week looking for the usual lineup of multimillion-dollar exotics and coachbuilt hypercars, Mercedes-Benz had so much more to offer. We gave a preview of what to expect last week. Well, now that the dust has finally settled, we wanted to do a […] The post Silver Arrows, Hollywood Cars, and Concept Cars: Mercedes’ Pebble Beach Highlights appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

From hybrid supercars to restored classics and performance boats, BRABUS debuts its biggest Pebble Beach line-up yet in California. Every August, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance turns the California coastline into a playground for supercars and hypercars, and this year, BRABUS arrived in style once again. The German tuning specialists showed up with a line-up […] The post BRABUS Shows Out at Pebble Beach with Cars, Boats, & Classics appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Bentley brings a bold vision of its future to Monterey. Monterey Car Week is the ultimate automotive gathering for luxury cars, exotic cars, supercars, hypercars, classics, and more. Cherished classics and the latest and greatest cars of today are at auctions, on the streets, bounding up and down the mountain passes, taking on the nearby […] The post Bentley Debuts New EXP 15 Concept At Pebble Beach appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

We knew something was brewing at Lamborghini back in June when rumors of the brand’s most powerful road car yet began making the rounds. This past Friday at The Quail, CEO Stephan Winkelmann confirmed those rumors when the wraps were pulled off a bright yellow Lamborghini Fenomeno, built to mark the 20th anniversary of the […] The post Bridgestone Named Sole Tire Partner for Limited-Run Lamborghini Fenomeno appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Supercar Owners Circle (SOC) made its U.S. debut at the 2025 Monterey Car Week this year. If you follow our coverage, you’ll know SOC is the most exclusive supercar community in the world, built around carefully curated membership and events that bring cars, travel, and lifestyle together in ways few organizations can match. Now part of the duPont REGISTRY […] The post Inside SOC’s Monterey Debut: Convoys, Exclusives and Touring’s Veloce12 Barchetta Reveal appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Monterey Car Week is always a proving ground for bold new concept cars, and this year was no exception. Japanese luxury brands were in full force. Lexus rolled out its Sport Concept coupe, Acura showcased the RSX Prototype, and Infiniti followed suit with not one, but three SUVs that demand attention: the QX80 Track Spec, […] The post Infiniti’s 2025 Monterey Showcase: QX80 and QX65 SUV Concepts Take Center Stage appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Bentley’s most luxurious and complex paintwork yet fades into view. Monterey Car Week is where the most luxurious, exclusive, desirable, expensive, powerful, or any other superlative cars come to gather for a celebration of automotive excellence of just about every kind. Along with adrenaline-filled auctions, exotic cars littering the streets, unforgettable concours displays, and more, […] The post Bentley Unveils New “Ombre By Mulliner” Paint Finish At The Quail appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

As one of the top 10 auctions of the year, we expected plenty of action from the 2025 RM Sotheby’s Monterey Sale, and the event certainly delivered big. But one thing becomes clear when you look at the auction results: Ferrari still rules the collector car market. The headline lot, a 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3 […] The post 2025 RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction: Top 10 Results And Highlights appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

This year’s Bonhams|Cars Quail Auction at the 2025 Monterey Car Week set the tone for the weekend with a truly incredible lineup of some of the world’s most sought-after automobiles being offered for sale. As one of the top auctions to watch this year, over 700 enthusiastic bidders were in attendance at the Quail Lodge […] The post 2025 Bonhams Cars Quail Auction: Top 10 Results And Highlights appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering returned for its 22nd year on the manicured lawns of The Quail Golf Club, where a 1996 Ferrari F50 GT1 claimed the coveted Best of Show title. Owned by noted collector Art Zafiropoulo, the F50 GT1 rose above a curated field of more than 200 entrants, recognized for its groundbreaking […] The post Ferrari F50 GT1 Crowned Best of Show at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering 2025 appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Monterey Car Week isn’t just a stage for rare exotics. McLaren, for instance, held a private showcase to debut the Project: Endurance customer Le Mans Hypercar in a new Triple Crown-inspired livery.  For depositors and potential buyers in the United States, it was the first chance to get an up-close look at how McLaren is […] The post McLaren’s Project: Endurance Hypercar Debuts Triple Crown Livery at Monterey appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Porsche had an interesting mix of cars for the 2025 Monterey Car Week. The sports car maker has announced a new $7,680 design wrap for the 2025 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 that pays a 50th Anniversary tribute to ANDIAL, the California-based Porsche tuner that dominated the North American racing scene from the late 1970s onward. […] The post Porsche 911 GT3 ANDIAL Wrap and Penske’s 963 RSP Headline Monterey appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

At the Quail this morning, Bugatti took the wraps off its one-of-one Brouillard, a coachbuilt hypercar that combines modern W16 firepower with deeply personal heritage cues. It’s the first public appearance for the bespoke build, which broke cover about 10 days ago after a series of mysterious teasers that we reported on. CEO of Bugatti […] The post One-off Bugatti Brouillard W16 Makes Its First Public Appearance at The Quail appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Cadillac has unveiled a wild concept car, the Elevated Velocity, which is an all-electric, high-performance 2+2 crossover that fuses the exhilaration of its V-Series heritage with the future of luxury EV mobility. Set to make its public debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering tomorrow, the bold design blends extreme on-road performance with the capability […] The post Cadillac Elevated Velocity Concept Revealed: An Extreme Vision for Future Luxury EVs appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

If you thought Lamborghini’s edgy design language was reserved exclusively for its cars, think again. This week at Monterey Car Week, the Italian automaker and high-end audio house Sonus faber are unveiling the Il Cremonese Ex3me, Automobili Lamborghini Edition. The debut will take place at the Lamborghini Villa in Pebble Beach, and if you want […] The post Only 50 Worldwide: Lamborghini x Sonus Faber Il Cremonese Ex3me To Make Monterey Debut appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

The new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is rewriting the rulebook of American performance, taking full advantage of the fact that the Corvette finally made good on its decades-long promise of a mid-mounted engine and delivering one of the most powerful American supercars yet, with an unfathomable 1,064 horsepower being squeezed out of a twin-turbocharged V8 engine. […] The post Second 2025 Corvette ZR1 C8 For Sale Listed At Status Auto Group appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

If you’re headed to the upcoming Monterey Car Week and are a staunch Porsche enthusiast, here is a car you’ll want to take out time to see. On Friday, August 15, at the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge during Werks Reunion, Porsche Santa Clarita, part of Galpin Motors, will unveil a 2007 Porsche 997 GT3 that […] The post One-off 997 GT3 MR “Grello” Tribute to debut at Werks Reunion Monterey appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

If you followed our recent coverage of the Manual Murciélago Roadster, where we reported that fewer than 10 of these V12 Lamborghinis with a stick made it to the U.S., then you know just how rare these analog supercars truly are. Which is why, when this equally compelling and rare 2007 Lamorghini Murciélago LP640 gated […] The post 1-of-26: Rare Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Manual Hits the Market appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

From rotary-powered hypercars to tire-shredding burnouts, MMF 2025 adds a fresh edge to the Monterey Car Week experience. Every August, Monterey Car Week turns the California coast into the ultimate automotive playground. It’s a mash-up of the world’s rarest classic cars, record-breaking hypercars, historic racing, and collector auctions where sales climb into seven and eight-figures. […] The post 15 Reasons To Attend Monterey Motorsports Festival 2025 appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Breaking records and barriers, Christine Sloss claimed victory at the fourth annual Corkscrew Hillclimb, becoming the event’s first female winner. Sloss drove her Ferrari SF90 XX Spider into the history books on Saturday, Aug. 9, at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, winning the prestigious Corkscrew Hillclimb with a blistering 29.535-second run. The triumph not only made […] The post Christine Sloss Makes History at Laguna Seca’s Corkscrew Hillclimb in Ferrari SF90 XX Spider appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

F1 World Champion, Classic Car Aficionado, and Rolex Testimonee Returns to Laguna Seca. Monterey Car Week 2025 is set to deliver another world-class celebration of motoring excellence, with 2009 Formula 1 World Champion and Rolex Testimonee Jenson Button once again stepping into the spotlight. As Grand Marshal of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Button will […] The post Jenson Button Leads Rolex’s Monterey Car Week 2025 Celebrations appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

If you follow concept cars at all, you know that most of them never leave design studios or auto shows, and in some cases, they exist purely as digital renderings. GM is no stranger to concepts, and over the past month, we’ve seen some truly striking new creations, including the futuristic Corvette from its UK […] The post Buick Electra Orbit Concept: Where ’50s Jet Age Meets Modern Minimalism appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Back in May this year, we got a preview of the stunning Callum E-Type concept, a perfect blend of classic Jaguar ‘60s charm and a sleek modern design aesthetic. Now, the English designer is back with another showstopper: meet the Vanquish 25 Shooting Brake, a new twist on one of Aston Martin’s most iconic grand […] The post Callum Designs Builds on the Vanquish 25: Envisions a Stunning Shooting Brake appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Amid a swelling sea of Porsche-based restomods, each and every firm that enters the market needs to quickly establish a clear-cut identity from the get-go. Few will ever manage to turn heads from the jump as well as Gunther Werks, which burst onto the scene in 2018 with a radical take on the quintessential 911 sports car as envisioned […] The post Gunther Werks Turbo Tested: Bar None, The Gnarliest Porsche Restomod Yet appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Own a piece of an iconic chapter in Porsche’s history. When asked to recall a Porsche, you would be forgiven for thinking of the 911. It’s one of the most ubiquitous cars ever made, and after over 60 years, it’s certainly one of the greatest sports cars of all time. However, Porsche’s 75 year history […] The post Unsung Classics: Why You Should Invest In A Transaxle Porsche appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

GAA Classic Cars celebrates another successful sale. Late July saw GAA Classic Cars putting together an exciting auction of classic cars, exotic cars, and more in Greensboro, North Carolina, and the auction house is celebrating the successful sale, with 82 percent of the lots sold, and some highly valuable collector cars changing hands when they […] The post GAA Classic Cars Recaps July Greensboro, NC Auction appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

There’s something deeply American about the idea of staking a claim in the wilderness, and few places capture that spirit quite like Alaska. That dream of owning something raw, remote, and real still resonates, and Fay Ranches—led in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska by Troy Dana—has helped make that dream a reality for decades. With […] The post Fay Ranches: Unlocking Alaska’s Golden Potential appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Monterey Car Week always draws the rarest and most desirable Ferraris, but this year, Mecum Auctions promises something truly special. From the achingly pretty lines of the mid-engine Dino to a breathtaking, early ‘50s V12 Touring Barchetta, these five featured Ferraris each represent a defining chapter in Maranello’s history. Their stories intertwine heritage, design, racing, […] The post Ferrari Legends at Monterey: Five Icons Headline Mecum’s 2025 Auction appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

In the high-stakes world of top speed record runs, which often involve wind tunnels, simulators, and multi-million dollar R&D budgets, Johnny Bohmer is doing things the old-fashioned way with good old seat time, street tires, and a lot of guts. Back in December 2022, Bohmer and his heavily modified 2006 Ford GT, known as the […] The post The 330 MPH Dream: Jonny Bohmer’s BADD GT Aims for Historic Run in 2026 appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

The first IMSA victory for the BMW M Hybrid V8 this season was an extra special one. The current top class of endurance racing consists of the FIA World Endurance Championship, as well as the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, which brings the world’s greatest racing hypercars to tracks across the States. This past weekend, the […] The post BMW M Hybrid V8 Wins 1-2 Finish At Road America appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Mercedes-Benz is reimagining one of its most recognizable and iconic front-end design elements. The debut of the upcoming all-new electric GLC will do more than launch another SUV; it will introduce a design revolution that sets the tone for a new generation of electric vehicles from the three-pointed star. The GLC, after all, is the […] The post Bold New Face: Electric GLC Ushers in a New Era of Mercedes-Benz Design appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

When the Bugatti Centodeici was conceived, only 10 examples were built at the French marque’s  Molsheim Atelier to exacting bespoke standards, with each of them being a highly exclusive model sold to collectors. Now, a new 291-piece LEGO Speed Champions Bugatti Centodieci is an homage to the French hypercar and is giving the rest of […] The post LEGO and Bugatti Unite to Celebrate the Iconic Centodieci appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

As the official auction house of Motorlux, Broad Arrow is excited to return to host the fourth annual Monterey Jet Center Auction. As one of the leading auctions of Monterey Car Week, Broad Arrow welcomed more than 4,000 attendees from across the globe at its 2024 sale. With an unmatched atmosphere fueled by the premier […] The post 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR: Broad Arrow’s 2025 Monterey Jet Center Auction appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Monterey Car Week is a celebration of provenance, passion, and performance — and Broad Arrow’s upcoming Monterey Jet Center Auction captures all three. Join us August 13–14 in Monterey as we celebrate extraordinary cars including the 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder estimated at $3,500,000 – $4,000,000. Porsche’s first true post-war racing car, the 550 Spyder, […] The post 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder: Broad Arrow’s 2025 Monterey Jet Center Auction appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .

Last year during Monterey Car Week, Lamborghini unveiled the Huracán supercar’s highly anticipated successor, which will serve as the final step in a broader hybrid strategy that began with the flagship Revuelto and Urus SUV. Dubbed the Temerario, the new model earned immediate coverage largely thanks to the borderline unbelievable stats of that hybrid powertrain, highlighted by a […] The post Track Review from Estoril: Lamborghini Temerario Might Just Outshine V12 Revuelto appeared first on duPont REGISTRY News .