The BRABUS 800 takes the 992.2 Porsche 911 Turbo S to 789 hp (588 kW), with carbon-fibre aero and a claimed 2.4-second sprint to 100 km/h.

BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme hit 503.17 km/h on a closed road in Abu Dhabi, becoming the first production car to break the 500 km/h barrier.

BMW’s rising EV sales are helping it meet emissions targets while keeping its V8 engines alive.

The Toyota GR Yaris gets the Aero Performance Package as standard in South Africa priced from R969,600.

The Ferrari Luce is sold out for 2027. Ferrari’s first EV starts at $560,800 in the US, with customer deliveries due before the end of 2026.

Toyota has confirmed the GR Celica Rally1 for the 2027 WRC.

BMW Italia honours Alex Zanardi with a one-off M3 featuring his lucky pineapple, BMW M racing colours and an E30 Sport Evolution-inspired interior.

BMW Alpina’s new V8 prototype exceeds 300 km/h at Nardò as development focuses on high-speed comfort, stability and refinement.

Michelin 24H Kyalami has attracted 36 entries for January 2027, with seven GT3 brands and South African teams joining the endurance grid.

Volkswagen has paused electric Golf development amid financial pressure, while its works council says the planned launch can still stay on schedule.

McLaren confirms the McL 820 will replace the 750S in 2027 with 809 hp (603 kW), while a W1-inspired hybrid V8 is expected.

Fabrizio Giugiaro reimagines the Lamborghini Gallardo as the CAVËN HOMMAGE 26, with carbon-fibre bodywork, a manual V10 and just 25 examples planned.