Automobile News & Reviews
Battle Of The Mighty SUVs: Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk vs Audi RSQ8
The folks at Carwow raced two performance SUVs in some straight-line races. On one corner, there was the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and the 710 horses that come with it, and on the other, we had the RS version of the Q8 that puts out 600 ponies. On paper, the supercharged Trackhawk has the edge, but can the same be translated in the real world?
2022 Alliance Tags
So, I haven't shipped any Alliance Tags in 2022 yet. I placed an order for black tags in September, but due to material shortages they have yet to... continue reading
Porsche 911 Edition 50 Years Porsche Design
Porsche Design was founded back in 1972 by Ferdinand Alexander (F.A.) Porsche. Now, 50 years later, in order to celebrate the milestone Porsche launches a special 911 Edition 50 Years that carries numerous features inspired by the iconic designs of F.A. Porsche. It will be based on the 911 Targa 4 GTS and will be limited to only 750 units. Each car will come with a special Chronograph 1 911 50 Years of Porsche Design watch and will be priced... [read more]
2022 Volkswagen Lamando L Debuts As A Sleek Liftback, But It Wont Come To The U.S.
Following the official launch of the China-only Ford Mondeo, Volkswagen then followed suit by unveiling the Lamando L. The Lamando L rides on the latest MQB Evo platform that is shared with other Volkswagen Group vehicles such as the Golf Mk8, Cupra Formentor, Skoda Octavia Mk4, just to name a few.
Morgan Reveals The Limited-Edition Plus Four LM62 To Commemorate The 1962 LeMans Win
Morgan Motor Company is a British motoring icon that needs no introduction. The company is now over 110 years old and still produces cars that reek of class and heritage. The volume isnt a lot, but Morgan still builds around 800 examples every year. Back in 1962, the company won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 2.0-liter class in a Morgan Plus 4 SuperSports. To commemorate the legendary wins 60th anniversary, the carmaker has come up with the... [read more]
This 2022 Ford Puma Hybrid Rally1 Will Give Hyundai Lots Of Headaches
At the beginning of January 2022 Hyundai revealed its i20 N Rally1 contender for the 2022 World Rally Championship (WRC). As you probably know by now, Rally1 is a special WRC series with cars using a hybrid powertrain and traveling specific road sections in electric mode only. Now, is time for the i20 N Rally1 to meet its competition: the Ford Puma Hybrid Rally1. The car will be making its competitive debut at the Monte Carlo Rally, January 20-23.
Mercedes-AMG E53 Cabriolet
The Mercedes-AMG E53 Cabriolet sort of sits in a niche of its own, mainly due to the lack of performance convertibles on the market. Its closest competition, as of the time of this writing, is the BMW M4 Convertible, which offers quite a bit more power at a similar price, or the Lexus LC500 Convertible, which is considerably more expensive. The biggest highlight of the 2022 AMG E53 Cabriolet is arguably its impressively appointed and nicely equipped cabin and the... [read more]
Audi A4 Avant Spied as the Last Generation with an Internal Combustion Engine
Weve finally laid eyes on the B10-generation Audi A4 Avant, and its essentially the last of a dying breed. Scheduled to go on sale sometime in late-2022 or early 2023, this will be the last generation of the A4 that rock an internal combustion engine, but you will have until around 2030 to get your hands on one if it follows the same, seven-year life cycle. As for this prototype, it has a smaller but wider singleframe grille, and this... [read more]
This Nissan Skyline GT-R Nismo 400R Is Selling For Nearly $2.2 Million
When people think of the Nissan Skyline GT-R, it's the R34 that often comes to mind and not the R33. Still, this generation of the Skyline GT-R offered breathtaking performance during its time. But if you want the ultimate R33, here's your chance to own the final Nismo 400R ever built.
Are Extended Car Warranties Really Worth It? (2022)
Extended Warranty can be a perplexing subject. With different packages and warranty time frames offered by different manufacturers and agencies, it can all be a bit much for a new buyer. So should this subject affect your next purchase decision? Not to worry as we try to bust the myths around automotive warranties and will help you reach a profound understanding by the end of this article.
Watch The Suzuki Hayabusa Come Out All Guns Blazing On The Tesla Model S Plaid
Superbikes versus supercars have always been fascinating. Now, the Tesla Model S Plaid doesnt technically qualify as a supercar, but given its drag strip performances, it wont be wrong to call it one. Brooks from DragTimes recently pit his Tesla Model S Plaid against a 2012 Suzuki Hayabusa. The Hayabusa had some changes made to it, including a tune that helped it put over 200 horses to the rear wheel. Do you think it will be enough to give Tesla... [read more]
The 2023 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato Shows Us That Taking A Supercar Off-Roading Is Now A Reality
Lamborghini tested some uncharted waters back in 2019 when it unveiled an all-terrain supercar concept based on the Huracan called the Huracan Sterrato. Well, not exactly unchartered since the company has produced the LM002, but you get the gist. As it turns out, the folks from Sant'Agata Bolognese werent just flirting with the idea. Our spy photographers spotted the Huracan Sterrato in the wild, suggesting that the off-road supercar is going to production and it could come out as early... [read more]
The Most Expensive Ferrari in the World (2022)
Ferrari ownership is an entry into an exclusive club, but not all Ferraris are treated the same. Some of those Ferraris enjoy a status that exceeds the realm of exclusivity. Here's a list of the priciest and most exclusive cars wearing the iconic prancing horse.
Alfa Romeo FNM Onca: The Italian Ford Mustang You Did Not Know About
Usually, cars have little to do with the military, but the obscure coupe, known as the 1966 Alfa Romeo FNM Onca is a bit different. In addition to being one of the most obscure and out-of-character cars, wearing the Alfa Romeo badge, the FNM Onca has an interesting story behind it.
Lexus LX 600
The 2022 Lexus LX 600 is a revelation in many ways. It doesnt just look different on the outside, it also comes with a whole set of new tech features, a new engine and transmission, and is even based on a new platform. But, more than all that, it has to fill the shoes of the Land Cruiser, which isnt on sale anymore in the U.S. despite its cult following. The LX 600 is essentially an LC 300 with a... [read more]
Porsche Taycan Is Formula Es New Safety Car
Formula E, or, by its official name the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, is a single-seater motorsport championship for electric cars. So, it should come as no surprise to know that the safety car will also be an electric car. This season the responsibility goes to the Porsche Taycan and the official racetrack debut will happen at the opening round of the Formula E season on 28/29 January in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
Chinas 2022 Ford Mondeo Is Proof That Sedans Are Still Alive
Just a few months ago, the Ford Mondeo was revealed ahead of its official debut by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, as it seems to be the case whenever a new vehicle will soon be released in China's huge car market. This time though, Ford has officially launched their midsize sedan, and it's designed, engineered, and assembled in China.
BMW Says Goodbye To V-12 Engines With Special Edition M760i xDrive
We knew for quite some time now that BMW's V-8 and V-12 engines are living on borrowed time. In fact, when the new generation 7 Series will arrive at the end of 2022, none of these engines will be offered. Instead customers will have to choose between straight-six, hybrid or all-electric versions. Now, BMW confirmed that the last V-12 will be produced in June 2022 and, to mark the event, it will launch a total of 12 M760i Final V12... [read more]
Well, did ya win?
Back in September, I threw out a very big question: What would the Bob Hirohata Mercury sell for at the Mecum sale in Kissimmee, Florida on January 15?... continue reading
Aston Martin DBX S Spied During Winter Test
Earlier today Aston Martin dropped a teaser video that announced the arrival of the "world's most powerful luxury SUV" on February 1st, 2022. Just a few hours later our spy photographers were able to catch the upcoming range-topping version of the DBX out for some last-minute testing in the snow.
Vorsteiners Aero Kit Aims To Fix The BMW M3 And M4s Grille
While the current BMW M3 and M4 are still relatively new cars as they haven't even reached two years in their life cycle, it seems like these high-performance cars have already existed for way longer due to how much people are still talking about its schnoz. Thankfully, Vorsteiner may have a fix for that.
RAM 1500 TRX Takes On An A90 Supra In A 1/4 Mile Face-off
The Drag Racing and Car Stuff Channel put out yet another super video over the weekend, where a RAM 1500 TRX took on an A90 Supra over the Mile. Now, as usual, I can't really confirm the exact specs, but as with anything that hits the drag strip, it's unlikely that the two contenders we have here are stock. Regardless, well look at the baseline figures so that we can at least have a datum to work off of.
This 1970 Plymouth Superbird 440 Six-Pack Is a Homologation Special Worth Checking Out
The classic car market is at an all-time height and some truly amazing vehicles come up for sale. It seems time is still being kind to the 1960s and 1970s Muscle cars, and this 1970, EV2 Hemi orange Plymouth Superbird is the perfect example as it is, to this day, one of the most sought-after Muscle cars, and harkens back to classic NASCAR racers.
The Tesla Model S Plaid Should Be Sued For Emotionally Scarring This Tuned Audi RS3!
After wreaking havoc on sports cars and supercars in 2021, the Tesla Model S Plaids drag domination continues in 2022, starting with the Audi RS3. Sam uploaded a video of the Tesla Plaid taking on a tuned Audi RS3 on his YouTube channel Sam CarLegion. The result? Calling it a loss for the RS3 would be an understatement!
The Lamborghini Urus EVO was Caught Undisguised in the Arctic!
Lamborghini recently announced that it was planning launch four new models in 2022, and while we dont know everything, we know that the Aventadors V-12 replacement should be one of them and another will be the car that you see here: The Lamborghini Urus EVO. These new spy shots give us a little bit of insight into what we can expect from the updated Urus, and right away, its easy to spot the updated front fascia with revised air intakes... [read more]
The Mercedes AMG GLE 53 Is Also About To Receive An Update
In the same time with the rest of the Mercedes-Benz GLE lineup, the GLE 53 AMG is also preparing for an update. If back in December the standard GLE was caught playing in the Scandinavian snow, now Mercedes took the GLE 53 AMG prototypes out for a testing session.
Jet-Powered Tesla vs PLAID, Need We Say More
2021 can quite easily be called the year of the Plaid. Teslas newest flagship has pretty much annihilated the competition in drag races, ever since it went on sale, with the exception of a few of course, and what better way to kick things off for this year with yet another Plaid duel, this time going up against an older Model S, However, this is no ordinary Model S, but it is Warped Perceptions jet-powered P85. This should be an... [read more]
A Wooden Rolls Royce Boat Tail Is The Best Gift A Father Can Give His Son
Having an awesome dad is one of the best gifts you can get in life, and the video below is a perfect example of that. It comes from the YouTube channel ND Woodworking Art and is Part 2 of an amazing Rolls Royce Boat Tail replica, Vn o built for his son. This is not the first car model, featured on this channel, but it is the latest project of the Vietnamese fabricator, and the attention to detail is astonishing.
Rajo Jack
Rajo Jack was one of America's first black race car drivers. He raced stock cars, midgets, motorcycles, and anything else he could get his hands on and he... continue reading
Honda Teases Us with the New Civic Type R Once Again
Even with COVID-19 and the digital world looking to wipe live, brick-and-mortar auto shows from existence, Japan is giving these ancient relics at least one last shot. The Tokyo Auto Salon has produced several interesting cars in 2022, although most will never see the light of day ever again. Honda, however, showed off the new Civic Type R in the flesh, albeit covered in camouflage. The Japanese marque also released a new teaser video to get even more hype for... [read more]
Infiniti QX55 - Driven
The Infiniti QX55 was launched four years after the second-generation QX50 in 2021 as a 2022 model as a competitor to models like the Audi Q5 Sportback, Mercedes GLC Coupe, and (to some extent) the Acura RDX. Essentially a QX50 with a raked roof, the QX55 serves a spiritual successor to the Infiniti FX \ Infiniti QX70. With the coupe-SUV segment being more crowded than ever, was releasing a new model based on one that was due for a facelift... [read more]
2022 Toyota Noah, Voxy Debut In Japan, But They Probably Wont Come To North America
While most of the attention for the past few days has been focused on Toyota's Gazoo Racing exhibition at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon, another equally-important model has just been unveiled by the Japanese automaker in Japan in the form of the Toyota Noah and Voxy minivans.
Drag Race: McLaren 765LT Vs Porsche 991 Turbo S
Drag racing never gets old and Carwow has given us another epic YouTube video, between two very quick cars. This time, its the McLaren 765LT and Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S that are squaring off against one another. Its mid-engine versus rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive versus all-wheel-drive, and a flat-plane V-8 versus a flat-six. Find out who wins, below.
Porsche Gives the Cayenne the Platinum Edition Treatment For 2022
Porsche has now given their Cayenne midsize SUV the Platinum Edition treatment for the 2022 model year. Scheduled to arrive in U.S. dealers in the Summer of 2022, the Platinum Edition models supposedly add an "even more stylish appearance and an attractive value proposition" to the Cayenne lineup.
The Cheapest Ferraris Money Can Buy Today (2022)
The cheapest new Ferrari on sale today starts at over $210,000, which is a lot of money. But what if you want the full-fat experience of owning a prancing horse without having to break the bank? Fear not because we have compiled a list of proper Ferraris that will make you look like a million bucks for the price of a new Accord!
Subaru Ascent - Driven
There are a plethora of mid-size three-row SUVs that you can buy today, and the Subaru Ascent is one of them. The Ascent has some things going in its favor, like a standard all-wheel-drive system, smooth ride, etc., but it also has many things that will make potential customers look elsewhere. For starters, theres the Continuously Variable Transmission that offers a supple ride, but comes with the infamous rubber band effect. The third-row isnt the most spacious either. But, all... [read more]
The 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Looks Production-Ready In These Latest Spy Shots
Alfa Romeo currently has just two products in its portfolio and it desperately needs new products to sustain itself comfortably. Enter: The Tonale. The Tonale concept was showcased at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, and roughly three years later, it seems like the production version is ready. Alfa Romeo is yet to debut the compact SUV, but it has been spied testing in the snow; this time, with lesser clothing. The Tonale will be based on the same platform as... [read more]
Do You Remember The Mitsuoka Orochi?
The 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon is underway and you have some pretty cool cars at the show including the Mitsubishi Outlander Ralli Art, the Subaru STI E-RA Concept, the Toyota GRMN Yaris, and the Toyota GR GT3 concept.
An Ambitious Project Has Turned a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Into a Modern-Day Chevy Chevelle
The Chevrolet Camaro does not need an introduction. It has been a torn in the Mustangs sights since 1966. That said, like Fords pony car, the Camaro is a perfect platform for projects, especially when you want to reimagine a classic from the past. That is exactly what Vision Retro Designs has done with this 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, in order to make it look like a 1969 Chevy Chevelle, and the results are epic.
1969 Dodge Charger CAPTIV by Ring Brothers
Dodge Charger is one of the most coveted muscle cars ever made. Like other iconic muscle cars, the mighty MOPAR has been immortalized in cinema, with movies like Bullit, Deathproof, Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry, and many others. But theres another way of immortalizing an automotive icon by reimagining it. When it comes to that, the Ringbrothers are masters at building restomods, and they just came up with a one-off, 1969 Dodge Charger that they built for a special client.
What Were They Thinking? Original X5 Designer Roasts The New BMW XM
Who better to critique the styling of the polarising BMW XM than the designer of the original BMW X5, Frank Stephenson. Now Frank has featured some truly unique cars on his channel, but with the XM, he really took his time and waited for the dust to settle to finally give his opinion.
The Noble M500 Harkens Back to Simpler Times
For the past 12 years, Noble's only production car was the M600. Then, in 2018 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the company revealed the M500 concept and announced its intention to bring a new model placed under the M600. Now, four years later, those plans are getting closer to reality, and the M500 is about to enter production. Initial details suggest that the first customers will get their cars before the end of 2022 and that the M500 will... [read more]
The Nissan Z GT500 Is Beyond Extreme, and Its Awesome
The Nissan Z is one of the most anticipated sports cars of 2022. Its official debut was held on August 17, 2021, with sales commencing spring, 2022. With this in mind, this Friday marks the start of the 2022 Tokyo Auto Show where Nissan, alongside other Japanese carmakers, is showing us its latest and upcoming models. While the Japanese-market Nissan Z, which is called the Fairlady Z, makes an appearance, we also see, for the first time, the GT500 race... [read more]
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Sells for $2.4 Million // Mecum Kissimmee 2022
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1992 Ferrari F40 Sells for $2.5 Million // Mecum Kissimmee 2022
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