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LiveWire is now listed on the New York Stock Exchange, becoming the first publicly-traded electric motorcycle manufacturer in the U.S. The S2 Del Mar features the company’s proprietary ARROW architecture, exclusively designed at LiveWire Labs in Mountain View, California and the Product Development Center in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Reservations for the S2 Del Mar open today, following the bell’s ring at the NYSE in Manhattan’s Financial District. 

The S2 Del Mar aims to deepen riders’ experiences with the world around them. Built for agility, the S2 Del Mar invites modern-day adventurers to champion offerings in the electric bike division as contemporary modes of transport. The e-motorcycle will be available in three colors at the time of its release — Nimbus Gray, Nightfall Blue, and Asphalt Black — and will retail at an MSRP of $16,999 USD once available for purchase. The S2 Del Mar is distinguished for its look, sound and feel, boasting a scalable, modular system slated to inform LiveWire’s growing portfolio.

In celebration of the company’s listing, LiveWire is hosting a pop-up today and tomorrow at Studio 525 in Chelsea previewing the new bike collection alongside artwork by Eric Haze. The event is open to the public on the 28 and will run from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

LiveWire is separating as an individual subsidiary of Harley-Davidson. The company’s first electric motorcycle model, the LiveWire ONE, revved into the future with a 3-second acceleration rate of 0-60-mph, a keyless transponder and 120-volt current in household and commercial charging units. The S2 Del Mar builds upon LiveWire ONE’s design codes while doubling down on ARROW architecture with proprietary battery, motor, charging and control systems.

The initial launch edition of the S2 Del Mar sold out this past May in 18 minutes. Today marks the next official production launch when the motorcycle will be available to reserve on LiveWire’s website. Stay tuned on Hypebeast for in-depth specs on the S2 Del Mar.Back in 2019, Mercedes-Benz sent a jolt through the automotive industry when they announced that they were working on a zero-emission version of their G-Class SUV dubbed the EQG. Now, CEO Ola Källenius has provided more info on when, exactly the electric G-Class would become available to the general public. Per a report from Autoblog, Källenius told members of the media that the special vehicle should be brought to market by the end of 2024.

Mercedes-Benz provided a close-up look at a concept version of the EQG back in 2021 — originally announcing that it would be available in 2025 — and Källenius reported that an early prototype he’d tested at Mercedes-Benz’s G-Class testing grounds in Graz, Austria was more than up to snuff. “From now on, going off-road is electric,” he told reporters. Mercedes-Benz also plans to make its fleet of vehicles fully electric by 2030.

Currently, an exact date of arrival and pricing information for the Mercedes-Benz EQG has yet to be revealed. After all, it’s a full two years away. However, more info on the powerful electric SUV is likely to surface soon.

While you wait for more info on the Mercedes-Benz EQG, be sure to take a look at Ferrari’s first SUV, the 715-horsepower Purosangue.The first Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 yacht for North America has just been delivered in Miami. Brought in by Prestige Marine — one of the most successful luxury automotive dealers since the ’80s — the $3.5 million USD is just one of 63 being made globally to commemorate the founding year of Lamborghini Automobili.

The Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 Yacht is a specially commissioned design by the Italian Sea Group, where both names share headquarters and production facilities in Northern Italy. Giving us exclusive access to the dock arrival and delivery of the powerboat, Brett David, CEO of Prestige Marine comments, “The Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 is one of the most unique yachts in the world with its uncompromising design, performance, and handling. 1963 is the founding year of Lamborghini, so that number appears throughout. And with that, we have a 63-foot boat that has a top speed of 63 knots, a total number only 63 being built, all paying homage to Lamborghini’s original starting date of 1963.”

Borrowing the aggressive design cues from the Lamborghini Sian FKP 37, the yacht sees a number of carbon fiber accents and angular lines. Powering the vessel is a pair of powerful MAN V12 2,000-horsepower engines. Other design details include hexagonal shapes and sharp-cornered ends, Y-shaped headlights, and a supercar-inspired hard top. Everything from start to finish is custom to the client where this one delivered came in a silver color and was priced closer to the $4 million USD mark. 

Explaining a bit more about how one orders such a boat, David continues, “The customer experience that Prestige Imports offers is a different experience from purchasing any type of car or jewelry because we help clients create the complex build throughout its entire life cycle until the vessel is fully complete. We provide our customers the opportunity to join our team in Italy to go over every detail of the vessel from drafting initial designs, color swatching, and configurations to everything that makes this boat so special. For decades, Prestige Imports has sold the Lamborghini brand here in Miami and South Florida. We are honored to welcome the first custom Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 here to North America.”

Check out the exclusive photos above to see what takes place in the delivery of such a luxurious boat.Taking inspiration from the design of the iconic Lamborghini Huracán STO, Ducatiand Lamborghini introduce the all-new “Ducati Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini.” Built on the basis of the Panigale V4 ‘23 sport bike, the joint offering is the most exclusive Ducati Streetfighter ever produced.

Exteriors are coated in a blazing “Verde Citrea” and “Arancio Dac” livery featuring ‘63 decals celebrating Lamborghini’s founding year, carbon fiber accents, and rims that mimic the Huracán STO with the addition of titanium locking nuts on the rear rim. The superbike is powered by a 1,103 cc Desmosedici Stradale engine with a power output of 208 hp, operates Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active units for suspension, and utilizes a Brembo braking system with Stylema calipers.

Quantities will be limited to 630 units produced by Ducati. 63 additional Ducati Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini Speciale Clienti units are reserved for Lamborghini customers who will be given the opportunity to customize their bikes with colors identical to their cars. Take a more detailed dive into the superbike at the Ducati website. Prices start at $68,000 USD.

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Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng have just successfully launched a flying car in Dubai, showcasing a glimpse of what the future of travel in the city could look like.

After successfully taking off on October 10 at Dubai Marina, the two-seated electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) is dubbed to be “the future of 3D transportation”, with the X2 flying car has a top speed of 130 kph and produces zero carbon emissions during flight.

“The next generation flying car will be intelligent, electric, vertical take-off and landing, air-land coupling. We hope that our flying car will be a perfect match for Dubai, to jointly explore and build the future of 3D transportation, so that everyone can fly freely in the sky,” the Vice Chairman and President at XPeng told Khaleej Times.

Ferrari has revealed its latest one-off creation, a front-engined V12 spider created to the specifications of a customer from Taiwan.

Designed by the Flavio Manzoni-headed Ferrari Styling Centre, the SP51 is based on the 812 GTS, taking on its layout, chassis and engine and offering a “successful roadster take on Maranello’s first front-engined V12 spider in 50 years.”

The complete absence of a roof – the 812 GTS features a retractable hard top – meant the car’s aerodynamics required fine tuning using computer simulations, wind tunnels and testing to ensure comfort and acoustics in the cabin.

Bare carbon fiber is used extensively in the cabin and on the exterior, sitting alongside three-layer Rosso Passionale paint – a color developed specifically for the SP51 – and a blue and white livery inspired by “a legendary 1955 Ferrari 410 S.”

Also specific to the design are the highlights and diamond-cut wheels with carbon fiber wing profile spokes while the car uses the same 6.5-liter, 789bhp V12 engine that powers the 812 GTS.

The client, described by Ferrari as “one of our leading collectors” was involved “every step of the way” in the crafting of the cabin, which takes on the same Rosso Passionale shade of red – here in Alcantara – and also sees the blue and white livery stripe continue through the interior.

Mercedes-Benz has been the exclusive automotive partner of the League of LegendsWorld Championship, or Worlds for short, since 2020 and recently renewed its partnership with Riot Games until 2025. Building on the extended collaboration, the German automaker has crafted its first-ever virtual show car seen in this year’s official Worlds music video “STAR WALKIN” by new LoL president Lil Nas X.

Beginning on November 3, fans will also be able to preview in-car elements from LoLwithin the Mercedes EQS digital vehicle display in San Francisco, which will eventually make their way into Mercedes-Benz’s  MBUX infotainment systems. As a virtual car, the vehicle is free from the laws of physics and road regulations, allowing for a fluid glass-like design with a bubble cockpit.

“When designing an extraordinary and virtual show car, two worlds merge – real automotive design and animated design,” said Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer of Mercedes‑Benz Group AG. “Because of the virtual space, there are no limits to what we can do, which means we can push boundaries and give our creativity the space for the unexpected. The result is something unique: the first all-virtual show car from Mercedes-Benz.”

“Since establishing our partnership, it’s been inspiring to see how the teams across Riot and Mercedes‑Benz continue to fearlessly pursue opportunities to elevate and celebrate our sport. Whether in physical form, like our beautiful World Championship rings, or a virtual showcar, we are thrilled that our partnership extension reinforces our collective commitment to pushing creative limits that deliver exciting experiences to LoL Esports fans for the years to come,” Naz Aletaha, Global Head of League of Legends Esports continues.

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Dodge has officially unveiled the first photos of its new Dodge Charger Daytona SRT “Banshee” Concept, a fully-electric take on the American muscle car. The Banshee is powered by an 800V electric all-wheel drive propulsion system, offering a higher level of performance than Dodge’s other signature offerings including the Hellcat.

Defining features of the electric Charger include an eRupt transmission which delivers smooth transitions that give a similar jerking feeling to shifting gears, a “push-to-pass” button for a quick power boost, and a stunning new R-Wing design for increased aerodynamic efficiency. The most controversial feature of the car is its deafening Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust which is said to produce up to 126dB of sound, a similar level to the Hellcat, despite being fully electric. Additional cosmetic details include a modern interior with a panoramic glass roof, lightweight bucket seats, and a large center screen.

“Dodge is about muscle, attitude and performance, and the brand carries that chip on its shoulder and into the BEV segment through a concept loaded with patents, innovations, and performance features that embody the electrified muscle of tomorrow,” says Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis. “The Charger Daytona SRT Concept can do more than run the car show circuit; it can run a blazing quarter-mile. And when it comes to product cycles, it outruns Darwin. Charger Daytona does more than define where Dodge is headed, it will redefine American muscle in the process.”

Take a first look at the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT “Banshee” concept above. If all goes according to plan, a production version of the all-electric Charger will hit the roads by 2024.

Nixon and The Rolling Stones have partnered to create a limited-edition capsule of timepieces, watch straps and other accessories for the iconic band’s 60th anniversary. The tight collection includes a broad scope of Nixon fan favorites, including a Japanese Automatic movement, a unique chronograph, and an upcycled digital, all incorporating The Rolling Stones’ iconic “Licks” logo. The pieces are classic and able to withstand the test of time, just like the famous Rolling Stones band.

As a way announce the collaboration between Nixon and The Rolling Stones, Nixon restored the legendary Nude Bowl, located in a desert near Palm Springs east of Los Angeles. After temporarily painting the bowl to feature the historic band’s logo, rising skaters like Zach Miller, Phoenix Sinno, Ryan Carrell, Dane Barry and Mikey “Mooks” Jordan and legends like Christian Hosoi were invited to put the collaborative watches to the test. Photographed by the legendary Grant Brittain the restoration project was documented from beginning to end and after this memorable session went down. After the shoot, the pool was restored to white leaving a clean canvas for all the artists, taggers and brave souls who make their own trek out to the rehabbed piece of skateboard history

Included in the collective is the The Rolling Stones Primary model, reference A1352, in which only 250 special edition pieces were made– the first four numbered timepieces went directly to the band and family. Sleek and colorful, the timepiece dons a woven dial showcasing the band’s tongue and “Licks” logo and Japanese Automatic movement. Gold hands elevate the model’s look which is punctuated by a bluesy date window. Lastly, the face and body are firmly secured by an elegant stainless steel band. There’s also the Rolling Stones 51-30 watch which features a neon sign font, classic “Licks” logo and rock ‘n’ roll subdial that pays homage to the band’s early London club shows. The oversized shape is designed for attention, while the sturdy construction allows for rugged, everyday use.

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Nixon’s analog Time Teller is an all-time best seller for the brand and received two distinct treatments as part of this collaboration with The Rolling Stones. While the all-gold version features the band’s “Licks” insignia, the all-red version has a unique spikey version that originated from T-shirts for the Voodoo Lounge tour. The last watch in the capsule — The Rolling Stones Staple — includes a digital offering which is constructed with Nixon’s Other People’s Plastic material, an upcycled construction made from plastic bottles pulled from our world’s oceans. Secured by a performance-driven band, the razor-thin watch includes a customizable display and other functions like a digital coinflip.

The collection also includes replacement bands fans of The Rolling Stones can use to customize their Nixon timepieces or other watches they own. There’s two Rolling Stones 20mm Recycled NATO Bands that feature the music group’s signature or the Tattoo You album design. Voodoo Lounge fans will most likely reach for the 23 FKM Rubber Band, which has quick-release spring bars for easy changing and an eye-catching pattern inspired by the album artwork.

The collaborative collection will release in two installments with the first going live on August 30, 2022 and the second later in 2022. Prices range from $40 USD up to $1600 USD and will be available at Nixon’s website and select Nixon retailers. On Tuesday, August 30, the collection will also be launching in London at No9 Carnaby Street with a special in-store installation and custom video wall.Pushing the bounds of drone possibilities for every pilot, DJI is now introducing a new cinematic drone, dubbed the “DJI Avata.” Building on the cinewhoop drone design, the Avata offers first-person view (FPV) flight with racer speed and agility, while remaining stable thanks to its prop guard quad propellers.

The Avata was designed to be used with DJI’s Goggles 2 video headset and Motion Controller for an immersive experience and complex flight control with one hand. The drone is also compatible with DJI’s FPV Remote Controller 2 and FPV Goggles V2.

The new FPV drone is outfitted with a 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor stabilized camera that captures 48 million effective pixels at an f/2.8 aperture with an ultra wide-angle lens. The camera is also capable of shooting 4K videos at 60 fps and 2.7K videos at 50, 60, 100, or 120 fps. With 20GB of internal storage, the DJI Avata can fly for 18 minutes on a single charge.

Priced at $629 USD, the DJI Avata is available on the company’s website and at select retailers, a set with the DJI Goggles 2 and a DJI Motion Controller is also available for $1,388 USD.

Inspired by the floating pod from the 1977 film The Spy Who Loved Me, the Anthénea is a luxurious take on the concept and brought to life by Jacques-Antoine Cesbron, Jean-Michel Ducancelle, Yannick Littoux.

This eco-friendly vessel features solar panels, two electric propulsion pods, a silent electric motor, and is made with sustainable materials. Meant to be a floating hotel suite, amenities include a day space with a sofa and minibar, a roof solarium that seats up to 12 people, a 360-degree panoramic vision viewing area, and a night space with a circular bed and a bathtub.

Depending on the buildout, the Anthénea ranges from $365,000 USD for the smallest pod (9.4 meters in diameter) to $730,000 USD for the largest premium pod. Learn more over at Anthénea.

In other design news, Hintegro creates a resort-inspired townhouse in Tai Po, Hong Kong.