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07/11/2026

The 500 km/h barrier has finally fallen, and it wasn’t a Bugatti, Koenigsegg or gasoline-powered V16 that did it.

BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme just hit a staggering 503.17 km/h, or 312.7 mph, on a closed section of highway in Abu Dhabi, becoming the first production car officially recognized for exceeding 500 km/h in a single-direction run.

Behind the wheel was German racer Marc Basseng, who had already taken the electric hypercar to 496.22 km/h in Germany last year. This time, engineers tweaked everything from the rear-wing angle and suspension software to tire pressures, then unleashed more than 3,000 PS from four electric motors.

At full speed, the U9 Xtreme is covering almost 140 metres every second. Blink for a little too long and it has travelled farther than a football field.

The wildest part? This is not merely a one-off science experiment. Yangwang says 30 examples are destined for production.

The electric-car conversation has officially moved on from range anxiety to whether 500 km/h is somehow still not enough.

26/10/2026

What do you get Drake for his 40th? Apparently, a Ferrari his own age. Rapper Loe Shimmy reportedly gifted him a 1986 Testarossa Monospecchio, complete with a roaring flat-12, a gated five-speed manual, and just one exterior mirror. The red Italian classic dates to the year Drake was born and has been turning heads ever since. Some birthday gifts age well. Others need a software update.

14/10/2026

Hidden for 70 years, a pink diamond could fetch $18M. -

Nothing journeys across continents, generations, people, and hands like a gem. Proof lies in this enormous Bulgari ring, a glorious 24-carat emerald-cut pink diamond that is the cynosure of the upcoming Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction in November. Making it even more special is the fact that...

14/10/2026

Melinda Gates and her daughters unite for women's health. -

Melinda French Gates is a force of philanthropic action and an inspiration for women all over the world. Beyond her own monumental efforts, she has inspired her daughters to back her charitable causes. The trio has become a founding supporter of the Women’s Health Co-Lab, which launched with more ...

14/10/2026

$160M in repairs, yet Abramovich's yachts remain stranded. -

Roman Abramovich has reportedly poured $160 million into repairing his two prized megayachts, yet 14 months later, the Russian billionaire is yet to take delivery of either vessel. His 533-foot Eclipse and 458-foot Solaris, together valued at an estimated $1.3 billion, were sent to Turkish shipyard....

14/10/2026

Concorde was cramped. This Mach 2 jet has bedrooms. -

A futuristic aircraft concept could bring back the thrill of supersonic passenger travel while offering an experience that resembles a flying luxury hotel, complete with private bedrooms, spacious seating and an AI-managed cabin. Called the QuPlane, the proposed hydrogen-powered aircraft has been de...

13/10/2026

Paul McCartney flew a pizza 3,500 miles on Concorde. -

Living legend Paul McCartney, as the Beatles’ bass player, powerhouse songwriter, and vocalist, carved out a larger-than-life career and personal life. The 84-year-old billionaire who has sold over 500 million records globally chose to live a significant portion of his life on the quieter side. De...

13/10/2026

A $350M Caravaggio mural, a $530M villa, and zero bids. -

Despite having it all, from the only existing known mural Caravaggio painted, to the most beautiful gardens, works of art, statues, and fountains, the Roman Villa Ludovisi, also called Casino dell’Aurora, has no takers. No real estate sharks, no billionaires looking for respite, and no art connois...

13/10/2026

Scotch wh**ky is heading to space to age faster. **ky -

For the first time in the history of mankind, space will get a taste of wh***ey. It is owing to an experiment being conducted by Japanese and Scottish scientists planning to send just 10 milliliters of wh**ky into space. The project, dubbed Space Puffin involves monitoring with an artificial tongue....

13/10/2026

French Riviera hotel declares war on influencers. -

With the spectacular Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes banning photography on its property, the world has been divided into two camps. There are the happy elites, royals, VIPs, and regulars who have been annoyed on several occasions by the influencer influx. The others are the despondent influencers....