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The Japanese know how to ideally combine tradition and modernity. So it's no surprise that the new Toyota GR GT, the GT3 racing car derived from it and the new Lexus LFA are real hits. All in the spirit of the Toyota 2000GT. And following the ritual of the "Shikinen Sengu".

The election for FIA president is coming up in Tashkent in early December. Young Swiss Racer Laura Villars wanted to take over the top job in global motorsport from Mohammed Ben-Sulayem. However, the controversial candidacy process prevented her from doing so. We spoke with her.

Basketball court, skate park, tennis court - but in monogram, please. Louis Vuitton is bringing back its popular Sports Collection and turning wallets and co. into little luxury arenas.

Jana Kesenheimer and Christoph Strasser rank among the very best in ultra-distance cycling. Both lined up once again this year at the legendary Transcontinental Race – the toughest long-distance race in the world. With success, of course. In this interview they talk about pain, motivation and complaining. And about brushing your teeth while riding.

For the third time, the Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705 will bring Italian grandeur, automotive icons, and Hollywood glamour back to the heart of Italy's Motor Valley from September 26 to 28.

And now for the motorsports news: the MINI John Cooper Works, in collaboration with Bulldog Racing, takes second place in its class at the Nürburgring 24 Hours.

Exactly 75 years ago today, the very first Formula 1 race took place — at Silverstone, the "Home of British Motor Racing." To mark the occasion, the racing series has released highlights from its historic debut — and we're watching the very first Formula 1 Grand Prix with you.

Hyundai has put its electric compact car, the Inster, through a gaming and steroid makeover. The result? The Insteroid —a bold concept that dares you to imagine everyday life as a bit wilder and more playful.

We gathered legendary Porsche race cars in their true home—Weissach, Porsche Motorsport’s development center. Not in the factory halls, but right in the middle of the village. Turns out, some of them are "Reigschmeckte"—newcomers to the region.

The Porsche Carrera GT is spoken for. Some 1,500 fans shelved out nearly half a million euros each for the adventure. They will love it forever. Because there will never be a Porsche like this again.

Rafael Nadal gives virtually no interviews. 
So much for that. In our exclusive conversation, 
he tells us how he manages to consistently deliver top performances, what sort 
of relationship he has with his rivals – 
and how people often misjudge 
him as a person. On top, he also talks about his pretty special watch.

With her book Das ewige Ungenügend [Eternally Insufficient], SARALISA VOLM has not only published “an inventory of the female body”, but above all a call for bodily self-empowerment and a relaxed attitude about aging. Topics that are incredibly relevant to men as well. That made us curious. So we met with the actress, producer and curator to find out more.

Luciano Favaron has been tinkering with and tuning Italian supercars in his workshop in northern Hamburg since the 1980s. When he’s not busy making music, that is. The red-light regulars and showbiz stars who used to frequent the area have long since disappeared. But a whiff of those former glory days still hangs in the air.