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Firstly, I have to thanks my father and mother, for not being rich, else I might have langared with an ambulance when my Aston Martin sounds too loud. 🤣 @Jamesc want to buy one for your mil? You in used car trade, sure know how to switch off the headphone system right? He Bought A $3.5M Aston Martin And Almost Hit An Ambulance Because It Was Too Loud. Now He’s Suing (https://www.carscoops.com/2025/06/he-bought-a-3-5m-aston-martin-and-almost-hit-an-ambulance-because-it-was-too-loud-now-hes-suing/) Aston Martin’s hypercar churns out 1,160 hp thanks to a hybridized naturally aspirated V12. The engine is so loud, drivers must wear special headphones that transmit environment’s noise. However, in one car that system failed almost causing an accident, and the owner is now suing. Speaking to German magazine Handelsblatt under the pseudonym “Kunze,” the disgruntled owner revealed he purchased the hypercar for 3 million euros ($3.46 million at current exchange rates) in February 2022, no doubt lured by its aggressive shape, extraordinary performance, racecar-like interior and the promise of an experience that gets as close to racing while being street-legal and cruising down the road. Unfortunately, Herr Kunze didn’t get to savior it. Many problems were present right off the bat, but what broke the camel’s back and made him sue Aston Martin was the fact that he almost crashed into an ambulance. No, according to him, he wasn’t being reckless; the car itself malfunctioned or, specifically, one of its safety features did. Because the Cosworth-developed V12, which pumps out around 1,000 hp (making it the most powerful naturally aspirated production engine ever), redlines at a staggering 11,000 rpm, and is loud enough to make your ears beg for mercy, every Valkyrie comes with special headphones. These headphones are connected to external microphones and must be worn by the driver at all times, ensuring they stay aware of their surroundings while revving the beast. On August 24, 2024, the system allegedly failed and Kunze nearly crashed into an ambulance despite the latter sounding its horn. “It was only thanks to the quick reaction and driving skills of the ambulance driver that a fatal accident was avoided,” the Aston’s driver said. A lawsuit followed shortly after and, as noted by Handelsblatt, his lawyer, Marco Rogert, claims that Kunze hasn’t dared drive his Aston since. This wasn’t an isolated incident, though; as stated in the lawsuit, issues began right after the hypercar was delivered. After a few hundred miles, all sorts of warning lights started flashing and the high-voltage system failed. Thus, instead of roaming the Autobahn, the Valkyrie was transported to the service center to get fixed. “I’m fed up with Aston Martin,” he told the Aachen Regional Court, simply because his Valkyrie had more defects “than all my other cars combined.” And judging by the amount he paid for the Aston, he must be able to afford quite a few in his garage. He asked for a reversal of the purchase, to which Aston Martin simply said no, insisting that it had delivered a “flawless vehicle”. Its owner didn’t think as much though: apart from the hybrid system, the Valkyrie’s “Rocket Locker”, a system that stops the hydraulic suspension from sinking when power is cut off was removed without Kunze being informed, damaging the car. Add other damages that occurred during transport to the workshop, and it’s easy to see why he wanted Aston to take back the Valkyrie. On its part, the British brand claims that even if it agreed to take the car back, it would charge Kunze €55,000 ($63,400) for the 271 miles (441 kilometers) the Valkyrie had been driven. It doesn’t take a calculator to see that each mile is costing a small fortune, no matter how deep your pockets are. Apparently, Aston is cool with that as it expects its clients to not drive its hypercar: “Most owners drive around 300, and certainly no more than 1,000 kilometers per year,” is said, according to the German outlet Handelsblatt. While this may indeed be true for most, a brand deadpanning that you aren’t supposed to drive the car you paid millions for is absurd, if not outright cynical. The company also noted that driving a super sports car for extended periods can rack up additional costs. As an example, they pointed out that after 50,000 kilometers (31,000 miles), the “entire transmission” will need replacing. Reading the last sentence, it's no wonder the owner wanted Aston Martin to take back the car with a full refund. 🥶

Yes, the Fairlady Z is making a come back, after 12 years... Err @Jamesc are you one of the board of directors? You just mentioned the new Z days ago! One of the Nissan model I am eagerly anticipating (although sport car is not really my cup of tea), and hopefully it stick to the original sleek design in its early days. From the video, am I the only one to see hint of the 1st gen Fairlady Z?

Crossover fever has hit Lamborghini yet again, and if you are expecting another SUV, sorry you are wrong (so am I). This Sterrato is something I least expected, as it serve no real purpose at all, imo. The Sterrato has a modest 1.7-inch suspension lift over the Huracan Evo. This allows for more suspension travel, and Lamborghini gives the Sterrato an updated version of its Integrated Vehicle Dynamics system to make the most of it. There are new calibrations for Strada and Sport driving modes, and there's a new Rally mode dedicated to low-grip surfaces. In addition to being taller, the Huracan Sterrato is also slightly wider. The track is stretched 1.2 inches in the front and 1.3 inches at the back, and of course it's all-wheel drive. 15-inch brakes with six-piston calipers provide stopping power at the front, with 14-inch discs and four-piston calipers at the rear. They are tucked behind 19-inch wheels shod with a special set of Bridgestone Dueler AT002 all-terrain run-flat tires, made specifically for this car. They're still low-profile 40-series rubber, but there's at least a little more sidewall for protection and comfort when venturing off-pavement. The tires also offer a bit more bite in the dirt, which is important when you have 602 horsepower and 560 Newton-meters of torque to play with. That's the rating for this version of Lamborghini's 5.2-liter V10, sending all that power through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. When the grip is plentiful, the Huracan Sterrato will reach 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and continue on to a top speed of 261 kmh. It's not as flat-out fast as other Huracans, but it also has a very different purpose in life. That's further evidenced by the Sterrato's visual appearance. Aluminum underbody panels protect vital portions of the powertrain. It also gets reinforced sills and a relocated air intake at the back of the roof, designed not for deep-water fording but to pull in clean dust-free air. It's impossible to miss the bold fender arches and auxiliary lights on the nose, and moving inside you'll find exclusive Verde Sterrato Alcantra upholstery with new graphics on the touchscreen. There are also several off-road-focused instruments including an inclinometer, pitch and roll indicator, steering angle indicator, and more. It's ironic that Lamborghini's first car-based off-roader will also be its last pure-combustion vehicle. Lamborghini will build 1,499 units for the world, with production starting in February 2023. Pricing will be announced later.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Countach (the history started with Project LP112 in 1971), Lamborghini decided to revive the nameplate on a limited-production hybrid model. Only 112 units of the Countach LPI 800-4, which has a naturally-aspirated 6.5-litre V12 engine with a 48-volt electric motor based on the technology of the Sián FKP 37, will be produced. The V12 engine of the Countach is as legendary as the design. Mounted longways at the rear together with its forward-cabin layout, the original Countach featured side-mounted radiators from Formula One; forward-facing gearbox and tubular spaceframe technology. It was as revolutionary in its approach to sports car engineering as in its astonishing looks, with its engine position chosen for weight distribution and balance and of course, the aspirated twelve cylinders delivering the most emotive top performance. The Countach developed the best available technologies to produce an extraordinary car: this visionary philosophy is reflected in the Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4, taking the pinnacle of current Lamborghini technologies and engineering to produce the performance expected from a Countach in 2021. "The engineering team that developed the original Countach advanced Lamborghini's pioneering technical approach, delivering unexpected innovations and the best performance available in a production car," says Lamborghini Chief Technology Officer Maurizio Reggiani. "That spirit inherently drives Lamborghini R&D, resulting in the pioneering hybrid technology in the LPI 800-4, and the emotive driving experience and top-line performance expected from a flagship V12 Lamborghini." The Lamborghini V12 6.5 liter engine, outputting 780 cv, is combined with a 48 volt e-motor mounted directly on the gearbox providing a further 34 cv for immediate response and increased performance: it is the innovative and unique architecture Lamborghini developed for Sián, that is the only mild-hybrid technology to create a direct connection between electric motor and wheels, preserving the pure V12 behavior. The e-motor is powered by a supercapacitor providing three times more power compared to a lithium-ion battery of the same weight. The monocoque chassis and all the body panels are in carbon fiber, provide the optimum lightweight solution as well as exceptional torsional stiffness: the Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 has a dry weight of 1595 kg for a dry weight to power ratio of 1,95 kg/cv. Visible exterior carbon fiber features are available in the front splitter, around the front window and wing mirrors, engine bonnet cover air intakes and rocker panel and it is always present in specific interior details. Moveable air vents produced by the state-of-the-art 3D printing technology, and a photocromatic roof - changing from solid to transparent at the push of a button - act as a reminder that this car, despite its historic inspiration, is a future automotive screensaver for the 21st century.

Lotus's Last Internal-Combustion Car Will Be an Entry-Level Daily Driver source: https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a32235575/lotus-entry-level-daily-driver-confirmed/ According to CEO Phil Popham, it will take design cues from the $2.5-million Evija EV hypercar. Currently, the cheapest Lotus you can buy in America is the $96,950 Evora GT. That's out of reach for most people, which is why the company is planning a new entry-level car to slot below it in the lineup. And it'll be the brand's last car powered by an internal combustion engine. Above, the 2010 Lotus Elise concept. In an interview with Automotive News Europe, Lotus Phil Popham confirmed the car's existence, saying it will be priced between £55,000 and £100,000 (around $68,000 and $123,000)—well below the Evora's price range. Popham said the car, which has yet to be named, will take design inspiration from Lotus's $2.5-million Evija EV hypercar, and be built in a new factory extension at the company's existing Hethel facility. It will have enough interior space for daily usage, according to the CEO. It will be revealed sometime between late this year and early 2021. The new car is part of a plan to boost volume for the small British manufacturer from the current 1600 cars a year to around 5000 a year, with assistance from parent company Geely. Popham said future additions to the lineup could include a sporty sedan or SUV. "Our focus now is on sports cars, but we do think the brand has the potential to move into other segments," Popham told Automotive News Europe."And Geely has expertise in areas such as electrification and autonomous driving."

Interesting scheme for those Itchy Backsai.... https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/singapore-first-netflix-cars-lets-you-switch-between-ferraris-porsches-and-maseratis

Aston Martin Debuts an All-New $300,000 DBS Superleggera Coupe The $304,995 V12 will compete against Ferrari’s 812 Superfast. Aston Martin has just debuted the DBS Superleggera on Tuesday, June 26. Based on Formula One styling, the $304,995 coupe will replace the Vanquish, a so-called super-grand touring two-door that Aston Martin has made since 2001. The new car revives two historic nameplates from the Aston Martin line: The DBS title first appeared in a line of coupes starting in 1967, while Superleggera, which means “super light” in Italian, hasn’t been used since the DB4 Superleggera stopped production in 1961. The DBS Superleggera has a bi-turbo, 5.2-liter V12 engine that will be the basis for all forthcoming V12 models as well, since it is highly modifiable and can allow the integration of improvements for various trim lines and future products. The engine made its debut in this year’s DB11 coupe. It gets 715bhp and 664 pound-feet of torque—an astounding amount, considering that even 10 years ago only the most expensive, crazy-looking hypercars crested the 700hp mark. This one looks as if it could saunter down a high-fashion runway. It will give the 789-horsepower Ferrari 812 Superfast a firm challenge for dominance within the set. (The 812 Superfast, by the way, is the only other front-engine, rear-wheel drive, luxury super GT car on the market today. The British company is targeting Ferrari in other ways too.) Zero to 62 miles per hour in the Superleggera is 3.4 seconds. Top speed is 211mph.

Lamborghini Huracan Taxi In a UK first, Wolverhampton council has granted a private hire car license to a supercar. The Lamborghini Huracan, worth at least £180,000 ($260,000, €230,000), will be the first taxi of its kind in the UK. The green Lambo is more than likely the only taxi you'll ever get with a five-litre engine and a top speeds of over 200mph. Admittedly, the streets of Wolverhampton aren't be the best place to put your foot down. If you think black cabs are expensive, Wolverhampton's Lamborghini might be out of your price range. The minimum charge for a journey is £349 for 90 minutes.

Anyone posted this already? Find it very funny... The mata also buay tahan...ask him dun "limpeh limpeh" ... rough translation: Ah beng started to film this entire conversation with him and the police. He mentioned he only know how to speak mandarin. So the police asked him what do he want, he brought the policemen to his car and activated the alarm system. The police asked him what happened earlier. He mentioned while he was drinking his coffee inside his car, his car alarm went off. The police also asked him to shut the alarm as it is too noisy. He replied saying he don’t know how to do so. He felt frustrated as the alarm went off repeatedly and wanted to go to work. He wanted the police to help him find the person who touched his car. The police then asked him if he had allowed the valet parking service personnel parked for him. He replied only himself can touch his car. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=956548644390303&set=vb.416856241692882&type=2&theater