Aug
20
2026
IWC marks 140 years of Mercedes-Benz with Big Pilot
Limited to 140 pieces, the new IWC Big Pilot pairs a historic Mercedes-Benz logo with a perpetual calendar that can be adjusted forwards and backwards through the crown
IWC Schaffhausen is marking 140 years since Carl Benz patented the automobile in 1886 with a limited-edition Big Pilot’s Watch created as part of Mercedes-Benz’s “140 Years of Innovation” celebrations. The Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar ProSet 140 Years Mercedes-Benz (Ref. IW329603) is limited…
Aug
20
2026
28 Dubai Metro stations to get Choithrams’ Quickerr stores
The first four stations to receive Quickerr stores are Abu Hail, Stadium, Al Nahda and Dubai Airport Free Zone, with the concept set to expand across 28 Dubai Metro stations
Choithrams has launched Quickerr by Choithrams, a new convenience-store format designed for commuters, with plans to expand across 28 Dubai Metro stations in phases. The first four stores are located on the Dubai Metro Green Line, at Abu Hail, Stadium, Al Nahda and Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA) Me…
Aug
19
2026
First Ferrari EV sells for record $40 million
The first production Ferrari Luce has sold for $40 million at an RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction, setting a record as the most expensive new car ever sold at auction.
Ferrari’s first series-production electric car has made a dramatic debut on the global stage. The inaugural Ferrari Luce, known as “Chassis 0”, achieved a staggering $40 million at an RM Sotheby’s auction during Monterey Car Week 2026. With an estimated retail price of around $1.1 million, the final…
Aug
12
2026
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 sets Nürburgring record
The 680 hp electric Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 has lapped the Nürburgring in 7:32.070, making it the fastest four-door compact car while trailing the BMW M2 benchmark by 7.002 seconds.
Mercedes-AMG has set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife benchmark with the all-new CLA 45 4MATIC+, recording an officially measured and notarised lap time of 7 minutes 32.070 seconds. Completed by Mercedes-AMG driver Kevin Berger on July 28, 2026, the lap makes the sporty four-door saloon the fastest fo…
Aug
6
2026
Nissan Qashqai e-POWER earns Guinness World Records title
The next-generation Nissan Qashqai e-POWER travelled 1,980 km across Colombia on a single tank, without refuelling or external charging.
Nissan has secured a Guinness World Records title with the latest Nissan Qashqai e-POWER, completing a 1,980 km journey on a single tank without refuelling or external charging. The achievement highlights the efficiency and long-range capability of Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain, combining…
Aug
4
2026
Stellantis returns to profit as Q2 2026 revenue rises 13%
€2.16 billion turnaround driven by North America growth as Middle East and Africa lead margins
Stellantis has returned to profitability in the second quarter of 2026, reporting higher revenue, improved shipments and stronger operating performance following a challenging 2025. The group generated net revenue of €43.5 billion, up 13 per cent year on year, while net profit reached €293 million c…
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