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36 Hours in Singapore with Audi’s Formula One Team
It’s a 13-hour flight from Toronto to Tokyo, and then another seven to Singapore’s Changi Airport. All told, you’re looking at about 24 hours of travel. The time difference is 12 hours, so you don’t get jet lag so much as your whole world gets turned upside down. Welcome to the far side of the world, for 36 hours in Singapore with Audi’s Formula 1 team at the OG after-dark Grand Prix.
3 Electric Range Rovers Embrace the EV Era. Which One Is Yours?
Range Rover is approaching the electric era with rare confidence. The British brand has as decided to simply offer its customers one of everything: gas, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric. Have whatever you want! But, crucially, no matter which one you choose, it’s still very obviously a Range Rover first and everything else second. Photo courtesy of Range Rover. That the Electric is nearly identical to the gas-powered models shows Range Rover is listening to its customers.
Audi F1 Drops R26 Livery, Gelato, and Adidas Capsule at Singapore Grand Prix
Ahead of its first Formula 1 night race, the Audi Revolut F1 team dropped a new Singapore-inspired livery for the R26, an Adidas capsule collection, and a special (and sadly forbidden to us) RS 5 Avant. Yes, Audi is making the most of its debut season and we love to see it. Audi Singapore livery. PHotos courtesy of Audi. The team is all over the city leading up to the Singapore F1 Grand Prix, with pop-ups and collabs with some of the key players in this city’s famous food scene.
Scandinavian Automaker Gets Serious
It’s strange to hear the expression “kick-ass” from a Swedish auto industry executive. That is, however, precisely the phrase Anders Bell — Volvo’s chief engineering and technology officer — used to describe the company’s next-generation EVs. We attended the virtual press conference in 2025 when Bell, brimming with enthusiasm, said he couldn’t wait to get back to Stockholm to launch what he said “will be the best electric vehicle in the world.” VOLVO EX60. PHOTOS COURTESY OF VOLVO.
Electric Muscle: Mercedes-AMG Charges Into the EV Age.
Here’s a conundrum for you: what should Mercedes-AMG do in the electric era? Everyone’s favourite hot-rodders from Affalterbach have spent the past 59 years perfecting the art of internal combustion. They build the kind of big V8s and high-revving V12s that shake the earth around them. These engines are so guttural, so powerful, they seem to have a gravity of their own, warping space and time around them. Each hand-built AMG engine proudly bears a signed plaque from its builder.
Everything You Need to Know About the 2027 Range Rover Electric
It’s been a long time coming, following countless teasers, delays and mounting anticipation, but the 2027 Range Rover Electric is finally here. Here’s everything you need to know about Range Rover’s first EV. PHOTOS COURTESY OF RANGE ROVER. It’s pretty much what it says on the tin: an electric Range Rover. No gasoline engine, all battery power. As far as we’re concerned, it’s a perfect pairing: like espresso and gelato, or a hot sauna and a cold lake.
Drop-Tops Are Dying? Nobody Told Genesis.
Nobody’s talking about the most pressing issue in the automotive world at the moment: the demise of the convertible. Drop-tops have somehow become an endangered species, despite the fact — fact! — that driving a convertible is one of life’s great pleasures. Who wouldn’t want to feel the wind rushing overhead and the sun shining down while speeding through the countryside like a low-flying bird?
Autonomous Cars: Separating Fact From Fiction
AUTOMOTIVE Driverless cars — or self-driving cars, such as the robotaxi — are already a reality in some countries, but they remain controversial. We unpack some common beliefs so you can discover which issues may be a cause for concern. By Matt Bubbers | Illustration by Sam Island With all the headlines this year about self-driving cars and so-called robotaxis hitting the road, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype.
Best of Britain: MINI x Paul Smith Collab Lands in Canada
Two of our favourite British icons — MINI and Paul Smith — paired up for a collab that’s been so long in the making we began to think it might never land in Canada. But, we’re happy to report the MINI Paul Smith Edition is finally here. Simons at Yorkdale in Toronto hosted the launch party, which was overflowing with British candy, cocktails, portrait artists and personal shoppers to guide invited guests through the store’s extensive Paul Smith collection.
With the Audi Nuvolari, the Future of the Brand Has Arrived
A small crowd, elegantly dressed in what you might call Cote d’Azur evening casual, awash in printed silk dresses and unstructured linen jackets, gathered at the legendary Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc to see … well, something. We weren’t quite sure. Audi wouldn’t say why it had brought us all to the shores of the French Riviera this summer, but it was clearly for something grand. Let me just say right off the top that Audi did not disappoint. In fact, it exceeded everyone’s expectations. Audi Nuvolari.
The restomod boom: Custom classic Porsche 911s are the ultimate high-end designer statement
4 hours ago A 3,500-mile 992.1 Porsche 911 Turbo S in white over Bordeaux Red, live on Bring a Trailer with five days left to bid. Specification separates one 992 Turbo S from another, and this white-over-Bordeaux-Red example was ordered with an eye for it. Purchased new by the current owner and showing 3,500 …
Louis Vuitton and Singer Just Made 2 Exquisite Porsche Restomods
Louis Vuitton has never done this before. In an unprecedented collaboration with Singer, the California atelier known for reimagining classic Porsche 911s, the House has created two fully bespoke cars—its first-ever co-branded automotive project. The Classic arrives in LV’s saffron, cobalt blue and yellow, built for the open road, with matching capsule pieces down to the driving gloves.
The Brits Are Taking Over Monterey Car Week
It’s Monterey Car Week, which means collectors, racers, and gearheads are descending upon California to see the latest and greatest cars the automotive world has to offer, both new and old. And 2026 promises to be a big year. Classic car insurance company Hagerty is predicting this year’s Car Week auctions will bring in half-a-billion dollars for the first time.
1-of-1 Bugatti Destrier Is High-Speed Art; We’re Jealous
Finn Wolfhard on Fire From the Hip, his sophomore album out now, and the influences that shaped his sound. Swipe for the full conversation → Interview by @justinmfrost #FinnWolfhard #FireFromTheHip #NewMusic Finn on his earliest influences: the Beatles, Manchester, and a house full of records. Riff first or melody first? Inside his songwriting process. The kind of gear he uses for recording and performing. Webster Hall, Lollapalooza, Osheaga and what he’s most excited for on tour.
How Canadian designer Karim Habib made Kia cool
21 hours ago Geely unveils the “Thunder” 16-in-1 electric drive with 93.8% efficiency, debuting in the Galaxy TT sports sedan to completely redefine EV range and power. Game-Changing EV Innovation The global electric vehicle race just hit a new level, and the latest innovation comes straight from China. Geely …
Why The Ferrari “Manuale” is So Special, and Other Stick-Shift Marvels
Do you really want to slide through a frictionless life of easy, seamless experiences brought to you by AI and smartphone apps and cheap delivery services? Or is life better with a certain amount of friction, some challenges, adversity, and obstacles to overcome? We welcome a challenge, and apparently Ferrari does too because the company recently went to extreme lengths to offer a manual gearbox in the 12Cilindri.
Danish Brand Zenvo Sent Its All-New 1,850-HP Supercar Up a Driveway in England
Forget everything you know about modest Scandinavian minimalism and chic Danish design and meet this, the Zenvo Aurora Tur. “Wait, what?” we hear you ask. It’s called the Zenvo Aurora Tur, and it’s an all-new supercar from Danish firm Zenvo Automotive. Prototypes of the Aurora Tur recently blitzed up the Duke of Richmond’s driveway — propelled by around 1,850 hybrid horsepower — during the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which means this mad Scandi-rocket is one step closer to production.
NOT READY FOR AN EV?
FUEL-SAVING TECHNOLOGY Whether you’re shopping for a new SUV, sedan or pickup truck, you’ll find almost all new vehicles are available with a large (and sometimes confusing) variety of fuel-saving technologies.
An F1 Driver Said This New AMG Sedan Is the Fastest Car He’d Ever Driven
In a surprisingly swear-y, bleep-filled video recently posted to Mercedes-AMG’s official social channel, F1 drivers George Russell, Kimi Antonelli and team boss Toto Wolff all take the all-new AMG GT 4-Door Coupe for a test drive. George is behind the wheel, naturally. As he unleashes all 1,153 horsepower, Toto Wolff looks visibly uncomfortable while Kimi and George are laughing their heads off.
Audi Goes Big With Two New SUVs: Third-Gen Q7 and Flagship Q9
Audi has a lot on its plate right now. The German brand is busy with its new Formula 1 team, launching high-performance family cars like the RS 5, and finding time to surprise the entire automotive world with the $1 million Nuvolari supercar. But Audi didn’t forget what most of its customers here in Canada actually buy: SUVs. Behind the scenes, the engineers in Ingolstadt have been hard at work revamping the brand’s entire SUV lineup, starting with the Q3 and Q5.
Everything You Need to Know Before Renting an Electric Vehicle
Never driven an EV? Renting is the perfect way to test it out. Here’s everything a first-time EV driver needs to know for a successful electric car experience. By Matt Bubbers | Illustration by Drew Shannon The car rental counter has become an unlikely frontier in the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). For the EV-curious driver, renting is a great way to try it out before buying.
SHARP Father’s Day Gift Guide For Car Dads
What to get for father’s day? Dad’s can be hard to buy things for. They’ll often say they don’t want anything. They might say they already have everything. And, in some cases, it might even be true. But that doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate a thoughtful gift. If the dad in your life is into cars and racing, or just generally cool stuff, here’s the only 2026 Father’s Day gift guide you need. PHOTO COURTESY OF FERRARI. Is dad’s luggage looking a bit ragged?
Tesla doesn’t seem to care about making cars anymore
PepsiCo deploys fleet of driverless trucks to deliver Doritos and drinks in three states In brief: Another milestone has been reached in our rapid and often worrying shift toward a Futurama-like world. PepsiCo has become the first major …
It’s Real! The Audi Nuvolari is An Incredible $1 Million Supercar — and We’ve Seen It
As the curtains were pulled back and people outside the company glimpsed the Audi Nuvolari supercar for the first time, the small crowd assembled let out a collective ohhhhhh. It’s the only appropriate reaction. Unveiled at the legendary Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on the French Riviera, it signalled a courageous (and thrillingly ambitious) new beginning for Audi. The Nuvolari seemingly caught everyone by surprise, which is rare in this era of spy shots, social media and endless teasers.
We Drove on the World’s Most Feared Track — With BMW M
There are some days in life that stay with you.For me, this was one of those days. Actually, it was two days. Two days of driving in circles around the most revered, most dangerous, most awesome racetrack on Earth. For nearly 100 years, the Nürburgring Nordschleife — hidden in the dense forests and hills of Germany’s Eifel region near the country’s western border — has drawn drivers in like moths to a flame.
Grand Prix Glamour: Inside the Pirelli Paddock Club at Canada’s F1 Race
The Summer of George. George Russell on leading the F1 championship, co-designing his own IWC watch, and why the Canadian Grand Prix feels like home. “It was a real privilege to have that opportunity. Being from the countryside in England, it wasn’t really something I would have ever thought of or was even on my radar.
F1 costs how much? As ticket prices rise, here’s what fans spent to attend the only Canadian race
Now President Trump plans to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — and his own 80th birthday — next month by watching bare-chested and bloody UFC fighters kick, punch and choke each other on the storied South Lawn of the White House. Later, during the administration’s summer-long festival to …
Inside the Mind of Matthew Beaven, Range Rover’s Chief Exterior Designer
The Summer of George. George Russell on leading the F1 championship, co-designing his own IWC watch, and why the Canadian Grand Prix feels like home. “It was a real privilege to have that opportunity. Being from the countryside in England, it wasn’t really something I would have ever thought of or was even on my radar.
Why is Cadillac — of Tailfins and Escalade Fame — Joining Formula One?
The Summer of George. George Russell on leading the F1 championship, co-designing his own IWC watch, and why the Canadian Grand Prix feels like home. “It was a real privilege to have that opportunity. Being from the countryside in England, it wasn’t really something I would have ever thought of or was even on my radar.
The Women Racing for a Seat in Formula 1
There are 22 drivers currently racing in Formula 1, that glitzy, globe-trotting sport at the centre of Brad Pitt‘s latest blockbuster. This season’s crop of F1 drivers hail from 15 different countries, range in age from 18 to 44, and they’re all men. But here’s the thing: they don’t need to be. Only a few women have raced in F1 over the decades. The first was in 1958, when Italian racer Maria Teresa De Filippis piloted a Maserati 250F in the Belgian Grand Prix.
So you’ve made the decision to demolish the family cottage. Here’s what you need to tackle the task
Our final lunch at the lake was on a warm fall day, standing around on the deck. Blue sky almost too bright to look at, holding back a sheet of grey clouds. This was the last time my extended family were together at our old cottage, the place my grandfather helped to build on Go Home Lake, Ont., in the early 1960s, the cottage that is now demolished.
Alpina is BMW’s Ace. Here’s How They’ll Play It
The men of the 2026 Met Gala didn’t come to play it safe. From matador jackets to pink silk robes, thrashed denim to full prosthetics—this year, fashion asked to be taken seriously as art. And for once, the men listened. Swipe to see what they wore, and what it meant.
An Expert’s Guide to the 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal
@bjnovak is the only person in The Devil Wears Prada 2 dressed head-to-toe in synthetic apparel—and he’s perfectly fine with that. Sharp sat down exclusively with the actor one week before the film opened to a $234M weekend to talk about playing the villain, what it’s like acting opposite Meryl Streep, and why he’d never dream of touching the script. Full interview at the link in bio. Words @cormacnew Photography @julianunganostudio #BJNovak #TheDevilWearsPrada2 #SharpMagazine #Culture
Jony Ive and Marc Newson Offer An Alternative Vision For Cars: See the Ferrari Luce EV
Jony Ive, the highly respected and well-spectacled industrial designer behind the iPhone, is the reason you have a touchscreen in your pocket. More than likely, you’re reading this on one of Ive’s touchscreens right now. But Jony Ive is also, begrudgingly, the reason there’s a touchscreen on damn-near everything, from your fridge to your camera to your car. Everyone copied his touchscreen. But Ive isn’t happy about it.
Restoring and Racing a 1971 Ducati Dirt-Bike With CEO Jason Chinnock
Catching up with one of the most genuinely moto-obsessed CEOs in the motorcycle biz is always a good time, and chatting about vintage Ducati dirt-bikes is even better. Jason Chinnock, head honcho at Ducati North America, recently got to live out a dream of ours by racing the Biltwell 100 on a beautiful 1971 Ducati 450 R/T that he painstakingly restored and modified himself.
Range Rover Crashed Milan Design Week in the Best Way Possible
It’s Milan Design Week 2026, aka Salone del Mobile, where aesthetes of the world gather to take in the finest in furniture, ceramics, lighting, and interior design. And, as they have in previous years, car companies are crashing the party. And why not? Considering how much time the average person spends in traffic these days, the interior design of your car should get the same attention and care as your living room.
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