Corvette ZR1X Sets New Pikes Peak Production Record, But Ford Wins Overall
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X has shattered the production-car record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, blasting up the 12.42-mile (20 km) course in 9 minutes, 30.104 seconds—a full 23 seconds quicker than the previous benchmark. Behind the wheel, JR…
Renault Updates the Megane E-Tech EV with a Meaner Face, Bigger Battery, and Slower 0-62 mph
Renault has refreshed the Megane E-Tech Electric with a sportier front-end design, a larger battery, and faster charging, delivering a more aggressive look and improved range. The update replaces the old 60 kWh battery with a new 67 kWh usable…
Ferrari to Unveil Something on July 4 – Could It Be a Manual 12Cilindri?
Ferrari has confirmed it will unveil a special new model on July 4, teasing enthusiasts with a cryptic announcement that blends past and future. The Italian supercar maker’s chief executive, Benedetto Vigna, hinted during a dealer conference in Las Vegas…
A generation of Americans knew this tiny pickup only from Gran Turismo
For countless U.S. enthusiasts, the Daihatsu Midget II was a pixelated curiosity before it became a real car. The single-seat kei truck, infamous in Gran Turismo as one of the slowest vehicles you could drive, is now crossing over from…
Strong demand forces BMW to launch the new i3 ahead of schedule
BMW has accelerated the European launch of its new i3 electric sedan after recording strong preorder demand, bringing the First Edition to market several months early. In Germany, the i3 50 xDrive First Edition is now on sale priced from…
Alpina’s founders built a 790-HP sleeper wagon—but the sedan fans crave exists only as a render
The Bovensiepen 05 GT is a limited-run, Alpina-badged beast built on the BMW M5 Touring, packing a fire-breathing hybrid V8 that cranks out 790 HP and 1,100 Nm of torque. That’s a 72-HP bump over the donor M5’s powertrain, thanks…
The 1969 Hurst/Olds Came with a ‘His and Hers’ Shifter—And It Meant Exactly What You Thought
The 1969 Hurst/Olds is one of the most collectible muscle cars of its era, thanks in part to its infamous ‘His and Hers’ shifter—a dual-gate selector that offered drivers a choice between effortless automatic cruising and hands-on manual-style shifting. Only…
This $880 Kit Turns Suzuki’s Boxy Kei Car Into A Retro Off-Roader
Japanese tuner Damd has launched a retro-inspired styling kit for Suzuki’s Spacia Gear kei van, transforming its boxy silhouette into a pocket-sized off-roader with tasteful upgrades. The Noct kit starts at $880 (¥140,800) and includes a custom grille, headlight bezels,…
Honda’s Cheapest EV Has A Boost Button That Cuts Its 0-62 Time By Over 4 Seconds
Honda's kei-derived EV, the Super-N, is set to go on sale in the UK this summer with a price tag of £18,995, making it the cheapest EV in Honda's European lineup. The Super-N is a compact electric hatch based on…
1,250 HP Corvette ZR1X Targets New Pikes Peak Production Record
Chevrolet is gunning for a new production-car benchmark at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this weekend with its fire-breathing Corvette ZR1X. The 2027 model will tackle the 12.42-mile (20 km) course—packed with 156 corners and a 4,725-foot (1,440 m)…