The latest supercar news today
Published on Feb 13, 2026 at 4:42 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Feb 16, 2026 at 5:33 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This is your daily supercar news from the brands you care about.
Rolls-Royce has revealed a one-off Phantom Arabesque with the world’s first laser-engraved bonnet, RENNtech has brought back the Sledgehammer name for a 7.5-liter widebody V12 Mercedes SEC, and the EPA has effectively killed incentives for auto stop/start systems on new cars.
Let’s dive into the latest automotive news today.
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Arabesque debuts the first laser-engraved hood
Rolls-Royce has unveiled Phantom Arabesque, a one-of-one Phantom Extended curated by the marque’s Private Office Dubai, that takes inspiration from Middle Eastern mashrabiya latticework.
The big flex is the hood: a newly patented laser-engraving process developed over five years, cut the geometric pattern into the paint to reveal a darker layer beneath, creating a textured finish that changes as light moves across it.
Read more about it here.
RENNtech builds a 7.5-liter V12 widebody Mercedes SEC called Sledgehammer
RENNtech has revealed the SEC V12 Widebody Sledgehammer, a modern tribute built on the classic Mercedes C126 coupe and limited to just 12 cars worldwide.
Power comes from a naturally aspirated 7.5-liter V12 making around 660hp and 650 lb-ft, with first deliveries expected in 2027.
EPA move means auto stop/start incentives are basically finished
The US Environmental Protection Agency has eliminated off-cycle credits that helped encourage features like automatic stop/start, meaning automakers no longer get compliance points for fitting the system.
It’s not outright banned, but with no incentive to keep it, stop/start is far more likely to become optional or quietly disappear.
Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
