On this week’s Media Round Up - Hennessey reintroduces its Venom 775, Ferrari gives us a glimpse of its latest one-off model, Munro’s first all-electric series M 4x4 leaves the production line and Mazda produces its two millionth rotary engine. Also, if you’re the owner of a Bugatti Baby II from The Little Car Company, you can now pair it with an even smaller hand crafted model.

Texas-based hypercar manufacturer Hennessey has released limited editions of the Dodge SRT Challenger and Charger. Limited to just 50 exclusive examples, the cars, known as ‘Last Stand’ models, honour the nine-year run of Dodge’s supercharged 6.2-litre Hellcat HEMI V8 engine.

If you’re struggling to find a suitable Christmas present for a fellow petrolhead or haven’t yet booked your holiday for next year, then the subject matter in this article may be for you. In January 2024, events company Kalmar Beyond Adventure is offering bespoke ice driving experiences in Lapland using Porsches from sister company Kalmar Automotive.

Later this month, a 1995 Alfa Romeo Castagna Vittoria will be auctioned online by Car & Classic. Coach built by Carrozzeria Castagna - best known for developing coaches on the Orient Express - the car is a one-off working prototype based on an Alfa Romeo 75 and is regarded as an Italian classic.

Surrey-based dealership Romans International is to offer a Ferrari Enzo and Maserati MC12, two of the most stylish and revered supercars of the 2000s. The pair share a connection from their conception and have remained in pristine condition with only delivery miles on the clock.

Chelsea Truck Company has unveiled its newest take on the Defender 90 with a 1 of 1 experimental prototype of Land Rover’s famous model. As well as Defender, the Chelsea Truck Company has also built versions of the Jeep Wrangler and G-Wagon.

The 60th anniversary of McLaren has produced many interesting and exciting events throughout the year. Now, customers can mark this occasion with a new range of options all celebrating the British brand’s achievements. Among the options are new exterior and interior visual content paying tribute to McLaren’s ‘Triple Crown’ success and is available on all newly ordered series production models such as the GT, Artura and 750S.

With new regulations looming, this weekend marks the end most successful GT racing car in the history of Aston Martin, the Vantage GTE. Making its final appearance in modern day motorsport in Bahrain during the conclusion of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the Vantage GTE has been an ever-present in the WEC since 2012, recording 52 class wins and 11 world championship titles in that time.

This week marks the 60th anniversary of the Maserati Quattroporte. Originally unveiled on October 30th 1963 at the Turin Motor Show, over 75,000 models have gone on to be produced in its six decades of history.

Meet the Ferrari 499P Modificata, unfortunately, a strictly limited series car for specially selected clientele to use non-competitively on track. Presented at the Ferrari World Finals at the Mugello Circuit, the car is a substantially modified version of the 499P that triumphed in the Centenary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in what was a stellar 2023 overall for the Prancing Horse.

Mazda created a storm in Tokyo and on social media with the reveal of the Iconic SP concept at the Japan Mobility Show. The Japanese brand says that the concept car marries together a dual rotary power train - seen recently in the all-new Mazda MC-30 R-EV - with an EV platform.

World-renowned UK-based classic racing car team Alan Mann Racing (AMR) is launching an electric powered restomod of a classic 1960s Ford Mustang. It is is the first in a series of Alan Mann Legacy Edition cars to be produced and others are likely to follow in the future.

The chance to own a Formula One driver's car is now yours thanks to Car & Classic, Europe’s largest online marketplace for classic and niche vehicles. The driver? Lando Norris. The car? Unfortunately, it isn’t the McLaren F1 car that he currently drives on famous tracks around the world, but to a certain type of buyer, it could be the next best thing.

A rare 1936 Frazer-Nash BMW 319/55 Sports is to go under the hammer at the upcoming H&H Classics auction on November 29th. The Pavilion Garden in Buxton will host the auction, with the car expected to sell for between £150,000 - £180,000. The lot represents an exciting opportunity for any potential buyer as it is just one of 26 319/55 Sports manufactured by Frazer-Nash.

Maserati has one eye fixed on the future with the unveiling of the Maserati Tipo Folgore, the car that will take on the challenge of Season 10 of the FIA Formula E World Championship. Aesthetically, the Tipo Folgore pays homage to both Maserati’s motorsport heritage and its electric future.

Alpine continued its testing programme in Jerez as part of its preparations for the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship with Mick Schumacher getting behind the wheel for some of the 1200km completed. Last week also saw Alpine’s Formula One team receive a £173m investment boost from a syndicate containing famous faces from the world of sport.

You will see much more of Ben Collins on DriveTribe in the coming weeks and months as the company and racing driver ramp up its partnership to produce even more content. Formerly known best for his work as ‘The Stig’ on Top Gear in the noughties, Ben Collins has had an illustrious career, competing in various forms of motor racing and working as a stunt driver in the James Bond films ‘Quantum of Solace’ and ‘Skyfall’.

Car & Classic is currently auctioning on its website, until October 27th, an EV-converted 1963 Fiat 600 Multipla with just over 53,000 miles on the clock which is expected to sell for between £40k and £50k.

Originally released in 1961, the Series 1 Jaguar E-type is one of the most recognisable and loved cars in automotive history, with even Enzo Ferrari describing it as ‘the most beautiful car ever made.’ This is why the announcement of Helm’s latest E-type - the Roadster - is such a welcome sight in a world full of block shaped, unimaginative modern SUVs. Car number two in a strictly limited edition of just 20 is the result of over 6,000 man hours of work.

Twisted head to Japan, DriveTribe hosts its first ever event, Bangers: Mad for Cars begins on Channel 4 and Dacia releases a range of road trip inspired air fresheners….it’s this week’s Media Round Up.