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This Corvette ZR1X Is About To Sell For Silly Money
A 2027 Corvette ZR1X with a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 hybrid is up for auction, with bidding exceeding $400,000.
Honda’s New Prelude Is Great, But We All Know What It’s Missing
Honda’s revived Prelude is a fun, engaging, and comfortable car that works well as a daily driver and for weekend enjoyment, but its lack of power and excitement holds it back from being truly great.
Larte Unveils Dramatic All-Purple BMW XM Body Kit
Larte Design's bold 17-piece carbon fiber kit for the BMW XM features a striking Lunar Lilac paint scheme and matching purple accents.
2026 Dodge Durango R/T Review: A Fun But Aging SUV
The 2026 Dodge Durango R/T still offers a fun driving experience, but its age and high price may deter some buyers.
Mazda MX-5 Gets a Surprising Ford V6 Engine Swap
British firm Rocketeer has fitted a Ford-sourced 3.0-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine into a Mazda MX-5, delivering 304 hp and 265 lb-ft.
Honda’s Prelude Limited Edition Gets A European Debut, But What About The US?
Honda confirms the Prelude 2027 Limited Edition for European release.
Mazda Hasn't Confirmed a New 300-HP AWD Mazdaspeed3, Despite Japanese Report
Mazda has not confirmed a new 300-hp AWD Mazdaspeed3, despite a Japanese report suggesting the possibility of a hotter Mazda3.
Lamborghini Temerario To Spawn Multiple Variants, Including A Few Surprises
Lamborghini executive hints at future Temerario offshoots, including a successor to the Huracan Sterrato.
Brabus Unveils 900 HP G63 Convertible: A $1 Million Roofless Rocket
Brabus transforms the G63 into a four-door convertible with 900 hp and a $1 million price tag.
Subaru Unveils Limited-Production WRX and BRZ Specials
Subaru reveals limited-production WRX and BRZ models at Boxerfest, with a massive rear wing on the WRX and possible performance upgrades inspired by Japan's BRZ STI Sport Type RA.
Opel Astra GSE Line Brings OPC-Like Power, But Don’t Call It A Hot Hatch
Opel's Astra GSE Line offers OPC-like power with up to 276 hp in fully electric form, but it's not a hot hatch.
Osprey Land Rover Defender Packs a 435 HP Corvette V8 Punch
A customized Land Rover Defender with a Corvette V8 engine and modern amenities.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Reimagined as a Group B Rally Car with ICE Power
Designer Khyzyl Saleem envisions the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N as a Group B-inspired rally car with a WRC-sourced ICE engine.
This Gemballa Porsche 928 Is What Happens When Subtlety Calls In Sick
A yellow Wide Version II conversion turns Porsche’s V8 grand tourer from stealthy to showstopper.
Bugatti's Tourbillon V16 Engine Designed to Sound 'Dirty and Raw'
Bugatti's Tourbillon V16 engine is designed to sound 'dirty and raw' while meeting strict homologation testing
Ford's Off-Road Mustang V8 May Wear a Baja Badge
Ford reportedly still has an off-road Mustang in development, potentially wearing a Baja badge.
Aston Martin's Vantage RS Roadster Takes Aim at Porsche's 911 GT3 S/C
Aston Martin's hardcore Vantage RS is getting an open-top sibling that trades some rigidity and weight for more noise and sunshine.
Porsche 911 Hybrid Will Not Get Manual Transmission, For Now
The current Porsche 911 GTS hybrid powertrain is not compatible with a manual transmission, but the company's North American boss suggests a solution may be found.
Ferrari Might Yank The Hybrid Out Of Its Wildest 296 Yet
Ferrari's 296 Speciale might be followed by an even more extreme version, the 296 Challenge Stradale, which could drop the hybrid system.
Porsche 911 Challenge Debuts As $275k Entry-Level Race Car
Porsche introduces the 911 Challenge, a $275,000 entry-level race car based on the 911 GT3, with a 508 hp engine and racing-spec components.
Czinger 21C Targets Nürburgring Record After Laguna Seca Dominance
Czinger aims to break the Nürburgring production car record with its 21C hypercar.
Hennessey's $2.5M Blackbird Sells Out Thanks to Its Unique Combination of Performance and Driving Experience
Hennessey's Blackbird hypercar, with its manual transmission and naturally aspirated V8, has sold out its 71-unit production run despite being less powerful than its Venom F5 sibling.
Lucid Air Sapphire Beats Corvette ZR1X to 200 MPH and Back
Lucid's Air Sapphire sedan outperforms the Corvette ZR1X in a 0-200-0 mph test
Tesla's Design Chief Sends Model S Plaid Signature #001 to Unplugged Performance for Preservation
Franz von Holzhausen's Model S Plaid Signature Edition #001 undergoes preservation treatment at Unplugged Performance