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1 week ago | torquecafe.com | Jordan Mulach

Simply titled ‘F1’ – and using the same font as the Formula 1 series – the film stars Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, the former as an ex-driver pulled out of retirement to aid the latter young star. Directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer – with input from former Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton – the film is due in cinemas next month, and Mercedes is already on the promotional trail.

1 week ago | torquecafe.com | Jordan Mulach

The Brabus XL 800 is the latest version of the famed tuner’s take on the G-Class, this time giving it even more off-road credentials. Starting life as a Mercedes-AMG G63, the most notable change to the G’s exterior is its huge ground clearance. Thanks to the fitment of portal axles, the lowest point of the XL 800’s body sits 47cm above the ground – a huge improvement on the regular (if you can call it that) G63’s 24cm clearance.

1 week ago | torquecafe.com | Jordan Mulach

Shadowy photos of a camouflaged car uploaded to Mercedes-AMG’s social media channels show what is likely to be an electric successor to the GT 4-Door Coupe. Set to rival the Porsche Taycan as one of the flagship electric sedans on sale, the AMG’s only non-camouflaged design elements are its front and rear lights, both of which adopt the Mercedes three-pointed star graphic.

1 week ago | torquecafe.com | Jordan Mulach

The Japanese carmaker has announced it will source an EV from Taiwanese firm Foxtron’s subsidiary Foxtron – who have recently started making cars – and its Alliance sibling Nissan from 2026. Despite being one of the first brands to launch a mass-produced EV, the i-MiEV, Mitsubishi has since lagged on battery-powered models, now offering two pint-sized kei cars in a few markets.

1 week ago | torquecafe.com | Jordan Mulach

Chevrolet’s mid-engined Corvette cabin divided opinion at launch, most notably for its row of buttons stacked vertically next to the driver. These buttons controlled the climate control system, but were angled towards the driver and away from the passenger, making it hard for those along for the ride to make adjustments. That has now changed, with a mid-life update resulting in the climate controls moving to a far more compact panel, situated underneath the infotainment screen.