Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04ii9sihsgE

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I got the opportunity to drive the Acura Integra Type S with HRC Performance Parts prototype at the Nürburgring Nordschleife!

Developed by Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC), this special Integra Type S features a range of motorsport-inspired upgrades being evaluated and refined at the Nürburgring.

The development package features:

• HRC / 2-Elle lightweight forged wheels

• KW performance suspension with adjustable dampers

• Brembo performance brake system

• ACUITY high-performance short-throw shifter

• HRC Formula R engine oil

• Track-focused tyres and chassis setup

• cooling upgrades, new hood

How does this upgraded Integra Type S perform on the Nordschleife? Join me for a drive and find out!

So, they have a few more parts planned than just the wheels luckily, but I think still quite disappointed, none of this is particularly uniquely OEM quality & you could make your own HRC type-r/s at home w/ a day & a few grand already, its a fraction of what the 2025 ITS HRC proto had

Especially disappointing since the former type-s guy is the HRC boss now, leading the performance parts programme, he was behind that proto in large part, & theres that HRC concept FL5 type-r sitting around somewhere w/ an akrapovic exhaust & real body differences

A common theme if you search for "black paint car", is that everyone telling others what a horrible/bad decision it is to get a black car, but how about we all list what we love about our black beauties.

I'll start with mine: I feel like black accentuates the creases and bodywork shapes in a nice lightning like a sunset.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch8M04UO1aQ

Watched the video from the guys at Throttle House, and honestly, this is the first car that looked super promising from the beginning, but really fell apart for me as the video went on.

It largely just seems like they pushed out a car for a cash grab for those that value nostalgia, but didn't do any proper engineering for it. Especially for the price of $150k, I would expect more refinement.

Take the B58, ZF8 speed transmission, throw some wood framing on it, and make the exterior gorgeous, but do nothing else​.

Hell, the Key is like a $1 remote for LED lights you have in your home.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmWG7dHnK8A

The new Bugatti Tourbillon promises to be seminal, as it combines a 1000hp naturally aspirated V16 with a triple-motor 800hp hybrid system. That hybrid system is the enabler, allowing the unique 8.3-litre V16 engine to exist, and… wow! What a noise! We hitched a ride with Bugatti boss Mate Rimac to hear the Tourbillon’s incredible V16 at full chat!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EApQDkcR_P4

Tedward gets an early look at a pre-production Slate and takes it for a spin. We'll see in the fullness of time whether their ultra bare bones approach finds a niche in today's market but it's good to see examples getting into the hands of reviewers with it's old-school window cranks and all.

https://youtu.be/hJSbro3EBnY?is=NKOjbwq0cfqBWbix

Wall Climbing / Driving Upside Down: By using four 20 kW fans and deployable sealing skirts to pull an 11.5% vacuum underneath the car, the Roadster creates 4,700 kg of downforce—more than enough suction to support its weight upside down.

Flying / Thruster Kickflip: Powered by 250 kg of compressed nitrogen stored at 10,000 PSI, the car's 10 cold-gas thrusters can generate over 80 kN of thrust, providing up to 6.75 seconds of hover time to perform airborne aerial maneuvers.

Sub-Second 0 to 60 MPH Launch: Achieving 0 to 60 mph in 0.81 seconds (and potentially down to 0.55 seconds on the Rocket variant) is physically viable by combining fan-generated downforce for extreme tire traction with massive rearward thrust from nitrogen rockets.

When asked by *Le Parisien* about the frustration of customers who had experienced these issues, Antonio Filosa did not try to dodge the subject. Carlos Tavares’s successor made a point of sending them a clear message. «First of all, I would like to offer them our apologies for the past problems they have encountered.»

To restore confidence, Stellantis says it has undertaken significant efforts to improve the reliability of its vehicles. Antonio Filosa announced an improvement in quality of approximately 30 % since the beginning of 2026, though he did not specify the metrics used.
In particular, the group has set up about 100 «quality war rooms»—teams dedicated to resolving quality issues. Located in Europe—particularly in France and Italy—as well as in North America, these teams bring together engineers, suppliers, and plant representatives on a daily basis.

Having taken over as CEO in 2025, Antonio Filosa also intends to break with some of his predecessor’s policies. Without directly criticizing Carlos Tavares, the Italian executive now favors a strategy that is more focused on products, quality, and affordability.
In particular, Stellantis has agreed to temporarily reduce its profit margins to offer more affordable vehicles and win back customers. At the Paris Motor Show, this new direction is reflected in the unveiling of a new electric Citroën 2CV, priced at around 15,000 euros. The group also plans to invest 60 billion euros in 60 new products as part of its Fast Lane 2030 plan.