California city with historic role as a former capital of Alta California
Bentley is developing two high-performance EV concepts alongside its new Continental GT, with the Torcal electric SUV and the race-inspired Supersports. The firm emphasizes a focus on weight reduction, driver feel, and luxury experience as it experiments with battery layouts, torque, and sound design for future products.
Kelsey Pfendler has completed a solo row from California to Hawaii, finishing in under 44 days and setting records as the first American woman, youngest woman and fastest to complete the journey unassisted. Supporters greeted her upon arrival in Honolulu after a 2,400+ mile transit, with extensive social-media documentation of the voyage.
Ferrari’s first fully electric Luce has sold at Sotheby’s Monterey for $40 million, a record for a new car at auction. Proceeds go to the Ferrari Foundation’s educational programs. The sale follows mixed reception to the EV’s design and Ferrari’s push into electrification.