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Jaguar has unveiled its I-Type 08 Formula E racer for the championship's new Gen4 era. Featuring all-wheel drive, up to 816hp of power and 700kW of regenerative braking, the car is expected to accelerate faster than an F1 car.

Its striking French Ultramarine Blue livery references the new Jaguar Type 01 road car, which will supposedly benefit from technology developed through the racing programme.

Former Formula E champions António Félix da Costa and Stoffel Vandoorne will drive the new racer, which makes its track debut at pre-season testing in Madrid on 16-20 November.

Tatsuyoshi Ohmiya, an industrial design student at Japan’s Kanazawa College of Art and Design, has won the World Car Design Student Award. Judges praised his combination of visual appeal, practicality and clever use of space, drawing comparisons with the work of renowned car designer Frank Stephenson.

The award forms part of the build-up to the 2027 World Car Awards, with finalists announced in January and February. The overall winners, including World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year, will be revealed at the New York International Auto Show on 24 March 2027.

Brabus has unveiled its latest take on the Porsche 911 Turbo S, boosting the hybrid sports car's peak outputs to 800hp and 900Nm of torque. The Brabus 800 Coupe manages 0-100km/h in just 2.4 seconds, while the Cabriolet takes 2.5 seconds. Both are ‘limited’ to 322km/h.

Beyond the engine upgrade, there's a new sports exhaust, exposed-carbon aerodynamic bodywork, 21-inch front and 22-inch rear wheels and uprated suspension. Inside, Brabus offers its bespoke leather upholstery, elaborate quilting and carbon-fibre trim.

On Friday evening, Dave and Shane cleaned themselves up a bit to rub shoulders with a VIP audience at the RHA (Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts) for the Irish debut of the spectacular Jaguar Type 01.  The vehicle was unveiled in a gallery space in 'London Red' and presentations were given from the design and development team responsible for the car's creation. The Type 01 remained on display for the weekend, allowing the public view it in this unique environment. Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to steal it away for a sneaky test drive...

The 1981 World Rally champion Ari Vatanen will be guest of honour at the 30th Killarney Historic Rally on 29 November. The Finn will lead the ceremonial parade in a BMW M3 E30 wearing the Milk and Shell livery of his 1988 Rally of the 1000 Lakes car, unveiled at Ahern's BMW in Castleisland on Friday.

The 110km rally route includes Moll's Gap, Beallaghbeama and Caragh Lake, with former WRC co-driver Paul Nagle as Clerk of the Course. Vatanen will also spearhead a fundraising appeal for vulnerable children in Nairobi's Korogocho slum, with donations collected throughout the weekend.