Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac has backed the idea of pairing the marque’s V16 engine with a proper manual gearbox, opening the door to a three-pedal hypercar.

Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann says a manual gearbox isn’t a priority as the brand focuses on hybrid supercars and its upcoming 2+2 grand tourer.

Gunther Werks reveals the GXR-Evo, an extreme Porsche 993 restomod with 455 hp, a 9,000 rpm flat-six, manual gearbox and just 1,082 kg dry weight.

The 2027 Land Rover Defender Dakar packs a 626 hp V8, 35-inch tyres, Bilstein suspension and Flight Mode.

The first Ferrari Luce Chassis 0 has sold for a staggering $40 million at RM Sotheby’s Monterey, becoming the most expensive new car ever sold.

Porsche and Manthey revive the legendary Slantnose with the one-off 911 Flachbau RS, packing 690 hp, radical aero and a 340 km/h top speed.

The Gordon Murray S1 debuts with a 681 hp Cosworth V12, six-speed manual gearbox, central driving position and production limited to just 64 cars.

The Lamborghini Revuelto SV has arrived with 1,050 hp, more downforce, GT3-inspired suspension and a 344 km/h-plus top speed.

The Aston Martin Valen is an 838 hp V12 hyper-GT based on the Vanquish, limited to 150 examples with a starting price above R30 million.

The McLaren McL 6GT previews a 2028 V8 supercar with a manual gearbox, hydraulic steering, rear-wheel drive and styling inspired by Bruce McLaren’s M6GT.

Mansory reveals the one-off Vincero and Vivere, transforming the Bugatti W16 Mistral and Chiron with extreme carbon fibre bodywork and bespoke cabins.

The Czinger 21C Spyder arrives with 1,250 hp, a 1.9-second 0-100 km/h sprint, huge downforce and a $2.75 million price tag.