Bugatti just unveiled its latest seven-figure ultra-car, the Tourbillon. Though it defies the marque’s recent tradition of naming its vehicles after notable drivers from its history, the moniker makes sense. Not just because a tourbillon is an exquisite mechanical object crafted to precise tolerances, or because it is, like the brand, a French invention, but … Read more
Image: Aspark It seems like just yesterday that Aspark was pushing the boundaries of physics by getting its Owl electric hypercar to sprint from 0-60 in under two seconds. In reality that was six years ago, and now every EV automaker can make a sub-two 0-60 run, so Aspark had to set its sights a … Read more
It’s common for modern Bugattis to have hundreds of thousands of dollars in options, with some bespoke commissions through the Sur Mesure division costing seven figures on top of the already mega-expensive car. There is one Veyron that stands above the rest in this regard, and it was never before seen until a few days … Read more
Bugatti unveiled the one-off Golden Era last year, a unique Chiron Super Sport built to celebrate the marque’s two golden eras: 1909 to 1956, and 1987 to 2023. Bugatti has an extensive history of bespoke creations, both with pre-war coachbuilt cars and with the Veyron and subsequent modern models, but the Golden Era is something … Read more
What’s the scariest moment you’ve had behind the wheel of your car? Did it come while traversing a particularly long bridge, or maybe while driving along a pretty dangerous road? I imagine it wasn’t captured on film in the same way as Martin Brundle’s nightmare moment behind the wheel of a priceless McLaren F1, was … Read more
Just over eight years after the Bugatti Chiron was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show, the 500th and final has rolled off the assembly line. As with its Veyron predecessor, the last Chiron to be built is an incredibly special one-off spec. Based on the Chiron Super Sport model, it’s fittingly called L’Ultime, and it … Read more
The Indianapolis 500 captivated racing fans around the world on Sunday despite a four-hour rain delay. The instant classic at the Brickyard looked even better when compared to the day’s other events, a dull Monaco Grand Prix and a rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600. It’s Tuesday, May 28, 2024 and this is Racing Recap, your summary of … Read more
In the 21st century Bugatti has become known for its record-breakingly fast hypercars like the Veyron and its Chiron successor, but many people don’t know just how extensive its history of speed really is. In addition to the dozens of different types of racing and road cars built over its 115-year history, in the 1930s … Read more
Most car enthusiasts have specific car magazine stories that have been seared into their minds since the first read, whether they are a profile of an important figure, a review of a favorite car, or an oddball feature or culture story. Car and Driver’s Instagram account recently posted a throwback to what might be my … Read more
Good morning! It’s Thursday, May 9, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Tesla Had A Very Interesting Week 1st Gear: Tesla Deletes Over 3,400 Job Listings Tesla just cut over … Read more
