Drivestyle: celebrities on four wheels

Pop star Porsche does good
As a singer, Dua Lipa inspires the masses; as an ambassador for Porsche, she is the face of a luxury brand. At the end of May, the three-time Grammy winner with Kosovan-Albanian roots unveiled a 911 GT3 RS at the Formula 1 GP in Monaco, which she co-designed herself - with turquoise, orange and red paintwork in the style of the 1970s. RM Sotheby's has now auctioned off the sports car for a good cause. The result: 340,000 francs. The proceeds will go to the Sunny Hill Foundation, founded by Dua Lipa in Pristina, Kosovo, which promotes cultural development, educational opportunities and support for young people.

Women's power meets electric power
They are among the best female footballers in the country and are now going electric: the GC women drive Leapmotor. This is made possible by Autocity Emil Frey Zürich-Nord, which has handed over 15 cars to the team from Zurich as part of its sponsorship of the Women's Super League. The commitment is part of Leapmotor's strategy with the aim of establishing strong partnerships in the sports and lifestyle sector. Why does this fit? "The GC women stand for performance, team spirit and leading by example," writes Leapmotor.

Star proud as "Oscar"
How exciting when a celebrated Hollywood actor rides your brand. That's what Lucid thought and has now put its money where its mouth is. The US electric car manufacturer proudly announces that Timothée Chalamet, who was already seen at the wheel of a Lucid Air in 2023, will be a global brand ambassador for several years. From the fall, the 29-year-old Franco-American, who has already been nominated twice for an "Oscar", will appear in the marketing campaign for the new Lucid Gravity electric SUV.

For Monsieur le Président
Emmanuel Macron received his new office on wheels just in time for the French national holiday: the Renault Rafale Présidentiel. Naturally armored - and equipped with patriotism. The paintwork is called "Bleu Présidence" and sparkles in blue, white and red, while the radiator grille features the French national colors. There is also exclusivity for the president on the inside: The dashboard and steering wheel are finished in black Pyrenean marble with white veins running through it. Oh là là!

Icons drive icons
It has long enjoyed cult status: the G-Class from Mercedes Benz. At the beginning of August, the 600,000th G rolled off the production line in Graz, Austria - a G 580 EQ. Artistic gymnastics icon Simone Biles (30 gold medals) is also enthusiastic about this off-road legend. After the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, she presented her new white G on Instagram as the successor to her black G. Curious fact: Biles (previously in a Ford Focus, Cadillac CTS and Range Rover) is 1.42 meters tall, her car is two meters high.

A first-class shuttle
Anyone who flies First Class or treats themselves to the lounge or even the private suites of the Zurich Airport VIP Service does not want to be chauffeured to the jet in a wooden class. That's why there are now seven Lexus LM 350h VIPs on shuttle duty at Zurich Airport. The van with 250 hybrid horsepower only has four seats, but the two lounge chairs in the back offer pure pampering: electrically adjustable, massage function, heating and ventilation. The passenger compartment is separated from the chauffeur's compartment by a 48-inch monitor.