Winter can be brutal, but for Canadian YouTuber FrozenTesla, it became the perfect laboratory. On one of the coldest nights of the season—temperatures plunging to a bone-chilling −37 °C—he decided to see just how resilient a 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel Drive could be when it came to keeping passengers warm while stranded.
The experiment was straightforward but telling. FrozenTesla parked his Model 3 outside around 11 p.m. with an 80 percent battery charge, activated Camping Mode, and set the cabin HVAC system to a modest 60 °F. While not exactly tropical, the temperature would be sufficient to stave off frostbite over an extended night outdoors.
Over the next 12 hours, the Model 3 quietly battled the Arctic chill. After nine hours, the battery had dropped 30 percent. By the end of the test, the state of charge read 40 percent—meaning the car used roughly 40 percent of its battery simply to keep the interior habitable. Remarkably, the vehicle’s systems continued to function normally: the trunk opened, the windows operated without issue, and even the charging port cover didn’t seize in the extreme cold.
When the test concluded, FrozenTesla brought the car inside to recharge. Restoring the battery to 80 percent required 36 kWh of energy—roughly 3 kWh per hour—translating to a cost of $6.80 at the average U.S. electricity rate of $0.189/kWh. In practical terms, the Model 3 consumed about 3.33 percent of its battery per hour to maintain warmth. That means a driver with just 30 percent of charge could expect up to nine hours of cabin heat before running out of power—but six to seven hours would be a safer window to preserve enough energy to reach a charger or home.
FrozenTesla’s experiment is more than a YouTube stunt; it’s a revealing look at what electric vehicles can offer in extreme conditions. While most EV owners might not face sub-zero temperatures this severe, the test underscores that modern Teslas can handle both climate control and functionality even in a harsh winter freeze—making them surprisingly practical for cold-weather adventures.
Maranello is buzzing with anticipation. After a record-breaking 2025, Ferrari isn’t hitting the brakes. In fact, the Italian marque has just confirmed plans to unveil five new models before the year’s end—starting with its first fully electric creation, the Luce.
The Luce, often dubbed the “praying horse” among insiders, is slated for a late-May debut and marks a significant milestone: Ferrari’s first all-electric entry into a market increasingly dominated by battery-powered supercars. Early glimpses of the cabin suggest that, true to Ferrari form, the EV won’t just be a technical exercise—it’s shaping up to be a design masterpiece. Unlike some of the other upcoming models, the Luce will be produced in series, signaling Ferrari’s intent to blend performance and sustainability without compromising accessibility for collectors and enthusiasts.
But the electric revolution is just the beginning. According to Maranello, four additional models are expected to surface before the calendar flips. Details remain scarce, but the company’s long-standing philosophy suggests these could include ultra-limited, one-off creations destined for private collectors’ garages. Ferrari has long favored exclusivity over volume, and this strategy appears set to continue.
This aggressive launch schedule aligns with Ferrari’s ambitious roadmap: the company aims to roll out 20 new models by 2030, with powertrains divided strategically among internal combustion engines, hybrids, and full-electric options. By then, roughly 20 percent of production will be electric, 40 percent hybrid, and 40 percent conventional gasoline—demonstrating Ferrari’s commitment to innovation while preserving its traditional performance DNA.
Since its founding in 1947, Ferrari has produced just 330,000 cars, a figure that underscores the brand’s exclusivity. With orders reportedly filled through 2027, enthusiasts are hopeful that these new releases might help trim delivery times without sacrificing the aura of rarity that has always defined the Prancing Horse.
If Maranello’s current pace is any indication, 2026 is shaping up to be one for the record books—a year where Ferrari proves that even a brand synonymous with heritage and tradition can embrace the future without losing its soul.
There are two ways to revive a classic: freeze it in amber, or set it free. Singer Vehicle Design has never been interested in preservation for preservation’s sake. Its cars don’t merely look backward—they reinterpret. And with the newly revealed 911 Carrera Cabriolet, Singer has applied that same obsessive, no-compromises philosophy to the open-air Porsche formula, producing what might be the most technically serious “classic” convertible ever built.
If last year’s Singer 911 Coupe was a greatest-hits album of air-cooled Porsche engineering, this new Cabriolet is the unplugged acoustic set—still ferocious, just more intimate.
Wide-Body Nostalgia, Carbon-Fiber Reality
Singer’s latest creation draws inspiration from the swollen-hipped 911s of the 1980s, particularly the competition-bred wide-body cars that made even parked Porsches look like they were doing 150 mph. That visual DNA is clear here, from the exaggerated fender flares to the pop-up auxiliary lights sunk into the hood like something lifted from a Group B fever dream.
Two distinct personalities are offered. The Pacific Blue Touring version is elegant, riding on white 18-inch center-locking wheels and capped with an active rear spoiler and subtle front splitter. The Guards Red Sport car goes for blood: massive intakes, a deeper splitter, and a fixed whale-tail wing that could probably generate downforce on a coffee table.
Both bodies are formed entirely from carbon fiber, which means the visual drama isn’t weighed down by vintage metal. It’s retro styling executed with modern aerospace materials—and that’s Singer’s signature move.
A Cabin That Feels Mechanical, Not Digital
Inside, the Cabriolet avoids the temptation to look like a smartphone showroom. Instead, it feels like a cockpit built by people who love machinery. Ink-colored leather and red accents dominate one example, while the other pairs Tangerine hides with sport seats that look ready for a Nürburgring qualifying lap. Hand-stitched seams and hand-built details remind you that this is craftsmanship, not manufacturing.
The dashboard and instruments are new, but they could have come straight out of a high-end 1980s concept car. The three-spoke steering wheel feels era-correct, yet nothing here feels trapped in the past. There’s modern climate control, navigation, and Apple CarPlay—because even purists need Google Maps.
Singer also redesigned the roof. The lightweight Z-folding fabric top tucks away cleanly, keeping the car’s silhouette sleek whether it’s raised or lowered—no awkward tent-back shapes here.
Cosworth Power, Air-Cooled Soul
Under that long rear decklid lives the reason this car exists. The 4.0-liter flat-six was developed with Cosworth, and it’s one of the most exotic air-cooled engines ever made for a road car. It produces 426 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque, revs past 8,000 rpm, and blends old-school cooling with modern tech like variable valve timing, water-cooled cylinder heads, and an electronically controlled fan.
In other words, it’s a mechanical anachronism perfected by modern science.
Power goes to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox, which can be ordered with its shifting mechanism left gloriously exposed. The titanium exhaust exits through dual pipes and ensures the soundtrack is as intense as the engineering suggests.
Reinforced Roots, Modern Handling
Every Singer starts with a Porsche Type 964 chassis, but calling this car “based on” an old 911 is misleading. The monocoque is reinforced with steel and composite materials, dramatically increasing torsional rigidity—an especially big deal for a convertible.
Suspension comes via four-way electronically adjustable dampers, paired with a nose-lift system for urban survival. Buyers can spec carbon-ceramic brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport tires, while five drive modes—Road, Sport, Track, Off, and Weather—tailor the traction and stability systems to whatever insanity you’re planning.
Yes, it’s a classic 911. No, it will not behave like one.
A Million-Dollar Convertible? Easily.
Singer will build just 75 of these Cabriolets, each tailored to its owner and priced accordingly. Official figures remain secret, but let’s not kid ourselves—seven figures is the opening bid.
And that’s kind of the point. This isn’t a restomod. It’s a philosophical argument made from carbon fiber, titanium, and 8,000-rpm fury. Singer’s 911 Carrera Cabriolet proves that going topless doesn’t mean going soft—and that the golden age of air-cooled Porsches might actually be happening right now.
If you’re chasing authenticity, buy a museum piece. If you want the past, perfected, Singer has a very expensive key waiting for you.
