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Touring Veloce12 Wins Carrozzieri Italiani Car of the Year 2024

The prestigious Carrozzieri Italiani Car of the Year 2024 award has been claimed by the stunning Touring Veloce12, a design that exemplifies the very best of Italian automotive craftsmanship. This marks the third time that Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera has won this accolade, following their victories with the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale in 2023 and the Touring Arese RH95 in 2021. The competition, renowned for showcasing the finest creations from Italy’s top coachbuilders, saw an exciting showdown between some of the most innovative and exquisitely designed vehicles of the year.

Foxconn Unveils Model D, Developed in Collaboration with Pininfarina

Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), the world’s largest tech manufacturer and service provider, has unveiled its latest electric vehicle model, the Model D, developed in collaboration with the renowned Italian design house, Pininfarina. The reveal took place at the fifth annual Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD) in Taipei, where Foxconn also presented the Model U, a medium-sized electric bus designed for urban mobility solutions.

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Awards Best of Show to Preservation car, Sparks Debate

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 18, 2024) — The 74th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has made history by awarding its prestigious Best of Show trophy to a preservation car for the first time ever. The 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports, presented by Fritz Burkard of The Pearl Collection in Zug, Switzerland, took home the top honor, igniting a conversation about the evolution of the event’s judging criteria.

Garavini Reinterprets the Iconic Fiat Topolino

Garavini, a renowned name in Italian automotive craftsmanship, has breathed new life into the iconic Fiat Topolino, transforming it into a modern “spiaggina” that celebrates La Dolce Vita in contemporary style. This release underscores the brand’s dedication to craftsmanship, elegance, and timeless freedom, offering a reinterpretation of the classic car that blends tradition with modernity.

Touring Superleggera Unveils the Veloce12

Touring Superleggera has announced the launch of the Veloce12, an exclusive, meticulously handcrafted Grand Tourer that marries the classic elegance of Italian coachbuilding with cutting-edge engineering. Inspired by the Ferrari 550 Maranello, the Veloce12 is a modern marvel that harks back to Touring’s storied past while pushing the boundaries of contemporary automotive design.

Automobili Pininfarina Unveils Battista Targamerica

Automobili Pininfarina has unveiled its latest marvel, the Battista Targamerica, a groundbreaking coach-built electric hypercar that marks the world’s first of its kind to be delivered to a client. This unique one-off vehicle made its debut at The Quail, A Motorsport Gathering, during the prestigious Monterey Car Week, where its exclusive design was showcased to a captivated audience of automotive enthusiasts.

Honda HP-X Makes 40-Year Comeback at Monterey Car Week

After a 40-year hiatus, the Honda HP-X, a groundbreaking concept car from 1984, will make a stunning return to the spotlight at the upcoming Monterey Car Week. This iconic vehicle, originally designed by Pininfarina and a precursor to the legendary NSX, will be showcased at the 73rd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Fans can look forward to seeing the radical, wedge-shaped HP-X, which has been meticulously restored, demonstrating its forward-thinking design and technological innovations.