Ferrari is set to steal the spotlight at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed with jaw-dropping new models like the 1200-horsepower F80. Curious about what else they’ll unveil? You won’t want to miss this!
Dash Bespoke is revolutionizing the supercar scene with customizable options that blend luxury and affordability.
If you’re a luxury car owner looking for a friend (or good time), $upercar Dating wants to connect you Photo: Artem Sheremet via CC There are more unusual niche dating websites out there than you know about. Those seeking companionship these days can connect with people who share practically any personal traits or interests, including…
Ford has announced that, due to popular demand, it will be making its ultra-rare Ford GT even easier to obtain. By which we mean it will extend the run of vehicles produced from 1,000 to 1,350, a move it says was predicated upon the fact that 6,500 people filled out applications to own one in…
Behind-the-scenes factory tours are a fantastic way to grow your appreciation for the automotive manufacturing process and the cars being produced. Plus, for many people, being present for the birth of a new car is as awe-inspiring as a child being born–one that’s a lot better looking when it first arrives. Because most of us won’t…
2002 Cadillac Cien Concept Photo: © General Motors President of General Motors North America Mark Reuss all but shut down the suggestion of a Cadillac sports car in an interview released earlier today. Despite the sentiment in his words, something about Reuss’ comments—and a bunch of other pieces that seem to fit together pretty nicely—got…
The Audi R8 supercar is the taking the auto world by storm with its powerful performance and affordable price tag. Needless to say, Audi’s biggest competitors would like to take it out. BMW and Lexus have officially teamed up to build a car together to take the top spot. Lexus has experience building a supercar,…
The Ford GT is kind of like Schrödinger’s Car. (Or at least… The 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed is bringing the fireworks on the… Chances are, you are not one of the automotive elites who managed… Are you one of the, oh, few hundred people to have passed… Look, it’s probably best to face up…
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Lexus RC F GT3 Concept According to the head man for Lexus Australia, the luxury automaker is mulling over the possibility of becoming a part of V8 Supercars in 2017. According to DRIVE, Lexus Australia CEO Sean Hanley says that there is a possibility that we could be seeing a track-ready version of the RC…
Maserati’s new MCPura promises an electrifying ride with 630 horsepower and stunning customization options.
The rumored Type R version of the NSX likely would not feature the same hybrid powertrain as the standard NSX NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick may have bid $1.2 million for the right to purchase the first 2017 Acura NSX at this past January’s Barrett-Jackson Auction, but he may have to dish out even more…
The wrecked Lamborghini Miura is dropped into the bottom of a ravine Photo: Paramount Pictures What would you say is the coolest car of all time? According to Top Gear Magazine‘s weigh-in on the subject, it’s easily the Lamborghini Miura, and we have to agree. The love affair with Lamborghini‘s flagship model–regarded as the first…
The year 2016 was an awful one in many ways, but it was fairly notable when it comes to celebrities and their exotic cars. From rap legend Snoop Dogg honoring retired NBA player Kobe Bryant with a custom 1967 Pontiac Parisienne, to NFL quarterback Cam Newton adding gold-plating to his 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Cutlass, this…
The Ford Chip Ganassi Racing No. 67 Ford GT earned a second-place podium at Petit Le Mans Photo: Ford Motor Company The Ford Chip Ganassi Racing No. 67 Ford GT made sure that the supercar’s return to racing ended on a high note. Drivers Richard Westbrook, Ryan Briscoe, and Scott Dixon piloted the car to…
2024 Ford Mustang GT California Special convertible Photo: Ford Ford keeps upping the ante with the all-new 2024 Mustang, announcing this month the return of the California Special. This popular package will be available for the 2024 Ford Mustang GT, and it will offer distinctive exterior styling that sets it apart from the pack. Considering…
Ford put the world on notice early in 2015 when it unveiled its new GT supercar at the North American International Auto Show, and then it proceeded to put the endurance racing world on notice last month when it premiered its race car-equivalent at Le Mans. Shortly after the reveal, XCAR caught up with Ford…
New Matte Clear Film gives the 2024 Ford Mustang a satin-smooth finish Photo: Ford Ford is offering a new factory Matte Clear Film option for its 2024 Mustang, a first for the legendary pony. The upgrade will be available to order on all fastback models beginning Feb. 27 with deliveries set to get underway in…
With Dom behind the wheel, the Maximus Charger is sure to drop draws with its performance Picture: YouTube Shiny things are always better than non-shiny things—especially when the shiny thing churns out 2,000 horsepower. This is where the Maximus Charger comes in. Featured in the recently released Furious 7 film, the Maximus Charger is not…
There are many celebrities who endorse automobiles, but not many of them seemingly have the genuine passion for the brand they represent more than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson does for the 2016 Ford F-150 pickup truck. Standing 6-feet 5-inches tall and owning some of the biggest muscles on planet Earth, Johnson has joked on his…
The Alfa Romeo 4C It’s almost been twenty years since Italian automaker, Alfa Romeo, has launched a car in the United States—unless you count the very limited 8C Competizione supercars that made a brief appearance in 2008, but 500 models is hardly enough to satiate an entire nation. All that is changing as Alfa Romeo…
The MR2 was a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, two-seater sports car, which makes a partnership with Lotus or Porsche seem like a good fit… At the end of the day, this is not a case of the Toyota GR Supra and BMW Z4… The only problem with the 86 is not the 86 itself, but the…
Okay, Lincoln Aviator. We see you. The 2019 Lincoln Aviator managed to exceed expectations from a stylistic standpoint when it was unveiled this week at the New York International Auto Show. The sleek, stylish, and, frankly, stunning three-row crossover signals the continued evolution of Lincoln’s design language. With the availability of a plug-in hybrid variant,…
The Fiat-Chrysler family of brands has produced a lot of great models over the years, and many of them come from Dodge and Jeep. The most popular Dodge and Jeep models have inspired game designers to simulate the driving experience through virtual programming. These are the licensed Dodge and Jeep video games that pay homage…
Photo: Nissan Recently, Nissan unveiled its first foray into the exciting world of LEGO with the Nissan GT-R NISMO LEGO set. Now, kids (and adults) can built a pint-sized rendition of the iconic Japanese supercar. The LEGO Speed Champions Nissan GT-R NISMO kit debuted at the automaker’s headquarters in Yokohama. Naturally, Nissan’s leadership was pretty…
Lamborghini has a reputation for high-end supercars that boast outrageous performance and… Let’s be real: For 99 out of 100 people who can’t afford… The beginning of the year has been a bit rocky for Chevrolet… For most motorists, opening a car door to enter their vehicle is a… In the upcoming Marvel blockbuster movie Doctor…
Honda has picked up another award, this time for the 3.5-liter gasoline-electric V6 hybrid powertrain found in the NSX hybrid supercar. The motor was named “Best New Engine” at the 2017 International Engine of the Year Awards, presented by Engine Technology International magazine. The awards, now in their 19th year, are determined by a panel of experts from…
Ford Production Simulator “Operational efficiency” has become a buzzworthy phrase under the eye of new Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Hackett. The idea of cutting down on the time — and money — that goes into vehicle development is being pushed as a means to give Ford the freshest showroom on the market within the…
On Wednesday, Ford began accepting applications for its 2017 GT supercar. While Ford is not charging a fee to fill out the form—though it probably very well could have given both the superlative hype and the extremely limited quantities in which it will be sold—the presumed $400,000 price is enough in and of itself to knock…
Photo: The Fast Lane Car | YouTube Thanks to the instant torque provided by its electric motors, the Tesla Model S was famous for its initial acceleration and ability to beat even the quickest supercars in 0-60 mph acceleration tests. But the new Tesla Model X SUV doesn’t seem to have the same advantage over…
An M version of the 5 Series will benefit from all-wheel drive Pictured: 2015 BMW X5 If BMW wants to continue increasing its performance on its “top-level” M-model vehicles, it’s going to need to embrace all-wheel drive instead of clinging to rear-wheel drive. The brand has been considering all-wheel drive for its M division as…
Next to driving a car, the best way to appreciate one is to build it. As a kid, you don’t have the opportunity to do the former, but LEGO building bricks allowed you to construct whatever vehicle you could imagine. Over the years, many LEGO sets have been released that appeal to both children and…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where we present a digest of some of the big stories in automotive news over the past week. Well, Isn’t That Nice? We wouldn’t mind living in these 10 most generous towns in Texas This week, under “Surprises That Aren’t That Surprising,” we have the Jeep Wrangler winning SEMA’s Hottest…
The Camaro has become a staple in Chevrolet’s lineup and the Camaro ZL1 adds even more edge to the nameplate. With two body configurations and a 650-horsepower engine, there’s no stopping the power behind the wheel of the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is available as a coupe or a convertible. Model…
It seemed like there may have been a competition these past couple of weeks among popular celebrities, as pop singer Justin Bieber, reality star Kylie Jenner, and rap artist The Game, all took to Instagram to show off photos of their ultra exotic Ferrari 458 supercars. California rapper The Game was the first to show off…
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Photo: Chevrolet The editors of Car and Driver magazine recently assessed more than 400 vehicles as part of the 2021 Editors’ Choice process. Their final list included just a fraction of that number — and four Chevy models made the cut. Made Right Here: GM named auto industry’s most American-made brand…
2020 Corvette Photo: Chevrolet MotorTrend recently announced its coveted 2020 award winners. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette earned the prestigious title of 2020 MotorTrend Car of the Year. The Mid-Engine Sports Car: Overview of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Each year, MotorTrend presents “Golden Calipers” to the SUV of the Year, Truck of the Year, and Car…
The 2015 Corvette Z06 0 – 60 time is just 2.95 seconds. Chevrolet yesterday announced the 2015 Corvette Z06 0 – 60 and quarter-mile times, and even though they are so incredibly impressive, I can’t say I’m surprised. I mean, it is the Corvette Z06 we’re talking about here. Reportedly, the 2015 Corvette Z06 0…
2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series Mustang revealed Photo: Ford Motor Company Ford has a great heritage in motorsport, and it’s been adding to that legacy left and right this year. From the debut of the Mustang in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series to the launch of the quickest Mustang Cobra Jet ever to take to…
The 2016 Dodge Viper is the perfect example of top-notch American performance. Dodge created the Viper for those consumers that want racetrack-level performance in their vehicle—and they were successful, since this supercar is considered one of Road & Track’s top three rated performance cars. Along with its excellent performance numbers, the Viper is also hand-built…
With a starting price of $35,900, the GR Corolla is a strong competitor to cars like the Subaru WRX STI, Honda Civic Type R, and Volkswagen Golf R… The Chevy Corvette offers a range of power and a style that… Sports cars may seem like an expensive and impractical pick for most… The Bend is…
Photo: Maserati Maserati released teaser images of the new GranTurismo prototype, the brand’s first all-electric car. Developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab and photographed on the streets of Modena, the upcoming GranTurismo may be the Italian automaker’s answer to the Tesla Roadster. As part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Maserati was slow to set course for…
Drivers can now get a one-of-a-kind Viper through the 1-of-1 customization program. It used to be that just owning a super expensive (but now not as expensive) Dodge Viper made you a pretty cool dude, but those days are long gone. Now, it’s all about the exclusivity. Anybody with $85,000 just lying around can get…
The cover has come off of the Nissan Vision Gran Turismo model at last, hinting at a future design and sparing us all the trouble of having to memorize a long name that features a bunch of confusing letter/number nomenclature and way more punctuation than necessary. The NISSAN CONCEPT 2020 Vision Gran Turismo is an…
In an attempt to learn which items are most tempting to thieves,… Recently, a woman sent her boyfriend’s 1967 Chevrolet Impala to the junkyard while he was away on business. It didn’t go over particularly well.… The 2020 C8 Corvette is a revolution in the world of street-ready supercars, and it seems like one or…
The LEGO® Company has released many official replicas of popular vehicles, like the MINI Cooper and VW Beetle. For every one of these collector’s sets that gets released, however, there are a dozen other models that likely won’t ever make it to shelves. That’s why the LEGO Ideas forums are filled with gearheads’ interpretations of their favorite…
On the surface, the 2025 Honda lineup doesn’t seem to offer any… Thinking about buying a Mazda in the near future? Here’s what the… The refreshed 2025 Yukon is coming soon to the GMC lineup. For… Chevrolet will end production for the Malibu later this fall, drawing the… As Subaru moves into the 2025 model…
What’s New for the 2014 Dodge Challenger 100th Anniversary The Dodge Challenger 100th Anniversary edition is a special version of the 2014 Dodge Challenger, built to celebrate the 100 years Dodge has been producing vehicles. 2014 Dodge Challenger 100th Anniversary Exterior One look at the Challenger 100th Anniversary and there will be no doubt as…
Chances are, you are not one of the automotive elites who managed to successfully apply for the right to pay nearly half a million dollars for a 2017 Ford GT. Because of this probability, you are likely only able to live out your dream of owning a completely ridiculous, extremely limited supercar through looking at…
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