» Touring in Style
2 days ago · The Big Boy 1200, Brabus’s first motorhome, is 12 meters long and features an all-black exterior with an illuminated Brabus logo and a carbon radiator grille. It’s powered by a 12.8-litre six-cylinder turbodiesel engine producing 530 hp and 2,600 Nm of torque, and its top speed is capped at 90 km/h. Inside, the motorhome boasts over 30 ...
» Back In Production
1 day ago · Renowned automotive designer Ian Callum has brought one of his designs, the Jaguar C-X75, back to production through a bespoke one-off project under his own company, Callum Design. The Jaguar C-X75 hybrid-electric concept was unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, created in partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering. Although Jaguar ...
» Brilliant Breakthrough
Russell’s brilliant victory was also Mercedes’ first of the season, this breakthrough infusing the team with renewed energy to challenge Red Bull for the 2023 title.
» Electric Power Meets Driving Thrills
4 days ago · With 641 hp (478 kW) and a 0-100 km/h time of under 3.4 seconds, the RN24 focuses on a driver-centric experience beyond raw power. Its unique all-wheel-drive system replicates the dynamic handling of the i20N Rally 1 Hybrid, using an e-Handbrake that removes the need for traditional hydraulics, while advanced suspension, dampers, and subframes ...
» Red Revival - Blackbird Automotive Journal
Esteban Ocon (Alpine) was a solid fifth, holding his place on the grid and comfortably ahead of the battling Haas and McLaren drivers. Mick Schumacher (Haas) headed that pack in sixth for his second consecutive points and his career-best finish in Formula 1.
Unstoppable - Blackbird Automotive Journal
Charles Leclerc nailed his final qualifying lap around Monza to finish Q3 to finish about a tenth-and-a-half quicker than Max Verstappen. However, due to the Dutchman’s five-place grid penalty for taking a new internal combustion engine (ICE), Verstappen’s qualifying setup optimized his RB18 with a higher downforce setup for race day.
» Against All Odds - Blackbird Automotive Journal
Against all odds, Max Verstappen’s 8th win of the 2022 season was a personal triumph of superb performance, but Red Bull’s shrewd race craft powered it.
» A Dark New Look - Blackbird Automotive Journal
May 31, 2023 · Mercedes-Maybach has introduced a new, darkened look to its portfolio through the Night Series package. The new design package adds elegant exterior and interior elements to the three Mercedes-Maybach models — namely the first electric car in the series, the EQS SUV, as well as the S-Class, and the GLS.
» Scintillating Spirit - Blackbird Automotive Journal
A frightening incident occurred four laps later when future Aston Martin teammates Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso collided, sending Alonso’s Alpine airborne at 180mph. It landed hard enough to knock the wind out of the Spaniard temporarily. While Stroll’s car was totalled, Alonso managed to return his car to the pits.
» Utterly Untouchable
Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with an utterly untouchable performance from pole to flag in Formula One’s season finale. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc drove a masterful race to take second, taking full advantage of his team’s tactical one-stop strategy that ensured the Monegasque driver finished second in the championship.