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30 years, almost the same shape
Jun 15, 2026, 7:00 AM In their prime years, Rolls-Royce and Bentley introduced a model so beloved that it remained in production for almost three decades with only minimal changes. We are talking about the legendary Silver Shadow, here in its Bentley Continental Convertible form.
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Is Packard now building vehicles again?
Jun 11, 2026, 7:00 AM For some, the name means very little. For devoted enthusiasts, however, it is the stuff of legends. Packard was once one of the world's most exclusive luxury automobile manufacturers. Sadly, the company was eventually forced to cease all production, and for decades nothing more was heard of the storied brand. But could this be its comeback? Read on to learn more about Packard and, in particular, this extraordinary vehicle.

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Is this the latest piece of electric junk from China?
Jun 10, 2026, 9:00 AM China is currently flooding the European market with its electric boxes. By now, there is a Chinese variant in almost every segment and class, including the supercar world with the Yangwang U9.
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Site News: always up-to-date: Autogespot launches brand new notification center
Jun 9, 2026, 7:52 PM Great news for all spotters and car enthusiasts on Autogespot! Starting this month, we are rolling out a major update that makes the platform even faster, more interactive, and more user-friendly. The biggest change? We are largely saying goodbye to old-fashioned email notifications. From now on, you won't miss a thing thanks to our brand-new, fully-fledged Notification Center. Just in time before the big summer rush of spots begins!

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The summer season is officially open
Jun 2, 2026, 7:00 PM With warmer temperatures arriving, the opening of the Alpine mountain passes is never far behind. Every year, this is a reason to celebrate, at least in countries fortunate enough to have such spectacular roads. For car enthusiasts, the first day the passes reopen is almost a holiday in its own right.
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Chico cruising around in a bullet riddled Ferrari
May 27, 2026, 7:00 PM Germany’s currently most famous lottery millionaire is actually driving around in a Ferrari 488 Pista covered in bullet holes. Not from stone chips or road debris, but from gunfire. It raises the question, has Germany really become that unsafe?

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Taking the Bentley to IKEA
May 26, 2026, 3:00 PM Imagine you have a garage full of supercars and hypercars, yet one day you still need to pick up a wardrobe from IKEA for your holiday home in Andorra. The only daily driver you own happens to be a Bentley. At that point, you probably have no choice but to come up with a creative solution.
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One of the most expensive Mercedes
May 11, 2026, 7:00 PM The Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special is now considered one of the most valuable Mercedes models ever produced, second only to the legendary Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR. Its immense value does not come from rarity alone, but also from the remarkable history surrounding it.
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The Roar of the Eifel: Gercollector’s Hypercar Invasion
May 7, 2026, 1:14 PM Anyone in the vicinity of the Eifel last Friday couldn't possibly have missed it. The high-pitched wail of atmospheric V10s, the deep bass of quad-turbo W16s, and the mechanical violence of Koenigsegg engines echoed through the valley. It was time once again for the now-legendary Gercollector Trackday, and this year, the bar was raised yet another notch.
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Comeback of a lost legend
May 7, 2026, 7:00 AM The Zonda Diamante Verde, built in 2017, never really had a proper debut. Shortly after it was completed, the car disappeared somewhere in Switzerland and nobody seemed to know exactly where it had gone. Now, nine years later, it has finally been spotted on public roads in Monaco, wearing license plates for the very first time.