The Auto World

Honda has launched a new ad campaign that acknowledges the past, while also looking into the future. Called “Keep Dreaming,” the commercial was created to take viewers on a “cinematic journey of the company’s environmental leadership” while also promoting the 2024 Prologue EV . The clip starts by showing a 1975 Civic equipped with a 1.5-liter CVCC engine. Honda notes it was the “first engine to meet strict emissions standards of the U.S. Clean Air Act without use of a catalytic converter.” More: 2024 Honda Prologue EV To Have 300 Mile Range, Start Under $50,000 As the commercial progresses, we’re shown the 1999 Honda Insight, which was the first hybrid sold in America. Of course, it was annihilated by the Toyota Prius that arrived shortly thereafter. The clip then shows the 2008 FCX Clarity , which was the first hydrogen-powered vehicle to be offered to retail customers. The Clarity is also notable for offering an electric variant in its second-generation, although it only had...

Lamborghini took its newest series-production flagship, the mighty Revuelto , to the track to test its dynamic abilities with the assistance of racing driver Andrea Caldarelli. The video , showcasing both interior and exterior perspectives of the Revuelto, was filmed at the Autodromo Piero Taruffi, situated near Rome, in the Italian city of Vallelunga. The footage vividly captures the Revuelto executing power slides around corners and demonstrating formidable acceleration along the straights. Lamborghini states that the Revuelto is capable of completing the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint in just 2.5 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph). The first of many plug-in hybrid models to come from Sant’Agata in the next few years marries a new 6.5-liter V12 with a trio of electric motors. The ensemble generates a combined output of 1,001 hp (747 kW / 1,015 PS), substantially eclipsing all variants of its non-electrified Aventador predecessor. More: See How The New Lamb...

Lucid Motors is the latest owner of Samsung’s 255-inch monitor. Dubbed “The Wall,” the screen will help the automaker design vehicles faster, since it’s so big that it can display them at full-scale. The Wall uses MicroLED technology to create a 255-inch display that can show vehicles in true-to-life color, Samsung says. That helps produce realistic renderings with accurately reproduced reflections and light for designers to look at and consider. “The Wall has revolutionized the way our design and engineering teams work together,” said Jenny Ha, Lucid’s exterior design manager. “With this technology, we can effortlessly visualize design data that incorporates engineering feedback and simulation results, allowing us to promptly assess the effects of any alteration on the overall design.” Read: $249,000 Lucid Air Sapphire Has Over 1,200 HP And Runs The 1/4 Mile In Less Than 9 Seconds Lucid reports that it used The Wall while creating the Air Sapphire, the 1,200 hp (895 kW/1,217 ...

Tesla’s Fremont, California, plant has been the subject of a number of lawsuits over racial discrimination. Now, in addition to employees and the California Civil Right Department, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is suing the company for allegedly allowing racial harassment to run rampant, and for retaliating against workers who brought forward their concerns. The lawsuit is just the latest in a series of legal actions being taken against the EV manufacturer . Over the course of the last several years, Black employees, women, and others have come forward with alarming allegations against the company. Now, the EEOC is taking up the issue as well, claiming that Tesla violated federal law by allowing widespread and ongoing racial harassment. Moreover, it alleges that some employees faced retaliation for opposing their treatment. Read: More Than A Dozen Tesla Employees Sue Automaker Over Racial Abuse Allegations of widespread racist harassment According to...

Rennsport Reunion 7 is officially underway and Hot Wheels is celebrating by unveiling a one-off Porsche 944 known as the “Dirtmeister.” Made in collaboration with Porsche and Mobil 1, the Dirtmeister is based on a 1987 944 coupe that has been transformed into a rally-inspired shooting brake. As part of the transformation, Kudensport gave the car a unique rear end with a long sloping roof and thick rear pillars. The resulting design leaves a lot to be desired, but the model also sports a brush guard, auxiliary lights, and bronze wheels wrapped in meaty tires. Speaking of the latter, the model rides on a revamped suspension that has coilover shocks and Eibach springs. More: Bonkers Porsche 944 Converted To A Six-Wheel Pickup Has A $188,000 Price Tag The changes continue inside as the car has Recaro seats, a Sparco steering wheel, and a custom roll cage from Jimco Racing. They’re joined by a PCI race radio and a Garmin Baja Tread XL navigation system. The companies didn’t talk p...

Manhart is no stranger to the BMW X5 M and X6 M , having upgraded various examples with bodykits, massive wheels, and healthy power boosts. However, this particular MHX6 700 is quite unique in terms of exterior spec, as all of the forged carbon fiber bits have been infused with luminous gold flakes. The Manhart MHX6 700 Gold Edition 01/01 is based on the pre-facelifted BMW X6 M (F96). According to the Wuppertal-based tuner, the owner wanted something “very special and extravagant to express maximum individuality” and to attract as much attention as possible. This was achieved by a peculiar color combination – a violent bodywork with gold decals – and the unique pattern on the bodykit. From a distance, the gold-infused texture looks a bit like gift wrapping. Get closer though and you’ll notice it is a lot more expensive than a simple wrap, as the entire bodykit is made of Manhart ‘s forged carbon with the addition of real gold. This applies to the grill surround, splitter, bonnet ve...