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Deadly New Year’s Eve explosions in Berlin

Jan 2, 2025, 10:05 PM During the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Berlin and Brandenburg, a series of explosions caused by powerful fireworks known as “Kugelbomben” led to devastating consequences. These incidents resulted in severe damage to buildings, serious injuries, and the tragic death of a man.

One should not overdo tuning!

Dec 10, 2024, 4:00 AM At the Essen Motor Show last week, there was plenty of inspiration to be found. Both indoors and outdoors, there was a lot to see. This Mercedes-AMG was impossible to overlook.

Tragic loss: Arson reduces stunning Brabus GLE Coupé B 63S-850 to ashes

Dec 8, 2024, 9:26 PM What was once a stunning blacked-out Mercedes-AMG Brabus GLE Coupé B 63S-850 has tragically been reduced to ashes. Spotter CarsByJoep encountered the charred remains of the high-performance SUV while heading to lunch in late November in Hilversum. Upon returning from his meal, he was granted permission by the owner to take photographs of the devastating scene.

Quite critical parking skills

Dec 1, 2024, 8:00 PM Anyone who owns a Smart or a Toyota IQ doesn’t have to worry much about parking spots being too small. These cars are so tiny that they can fit into almost any gap. The Aston Martin Cygnet, which is identical in design to the Toyota, naturally enjoys the same advantages. However, there are quite a few things about it that might raise questions.

Reckless driving or just bad timing? McLaren Artura incident in Upottery, UK

Nov 19, 2024, 5:00 PM Spotter JJMad captured an unusual sight while driving with his family through Upottery, United Kingdom. As they cruised along, JJMad’s father noticed an orange McLaren Artura rapidly approaching from behind. The McLaren swiftly overtook their car but soon found itself stuck in traffic. Intrigued, they followed the supercar for several miles.

Betrayed or stunt? Graffiti-covered Audi R8 spotted in Rotterdam

Oct 20, 2024, 6:00 PM What a strange sight in Rotterdam, Netherlands! This Audi R8 V10 Performance has been covered in spray paint with slogans like 'Cheater' and 'Hope she was worth it.'

Aston Martin Cygnet: Quirky city car or misstep in the brand’s legacy?

Aug 25, 2024, 9:00 AM Is the Aston Martin Cygnet a quirky and fun city car or a flaw in Aston Martin's history? The Cygnet, introduced in 2011, was essentially a rebadged Toyota iQ, created to help Aston Martin meet the European Union's 2012 fleet average emissions regulations. Developed under the codename P298, the Cygnet was initially marketed only in the UK, with sales beginning in January 2011. The following year, its availability expanded to other European markets. Former CEO Ulrich Bez projected annual sales of around 4,000 units at a price of approximately € 35,250 - about three times the cost of the Toyota iQ. Bez claimed that the Cygnet represented the company's "commitment to innovation and integrity" while addressing emissions and space requirements.

Oh no, what happened to this Maserati GranTurismo Sport?

Aug 15, 2024, 9:00 AM One thing is certain: this GranTurismo Sport has seen better days. The back of the car is almost unrecognizable, despite the Maserati being neatly parked in a public parking lot. A Dutch spotter found it in Florida and captured the scene.