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Engineered Scarcity The Lamborghini Temerario is supposed to be the brand's "entry-level" option, slotting below the flagship Revuelto. It effectively replaces the Huracan, which was a bestseller for Lamborghini during its long run as the entry model. It made its official debut in 2024, and here we are two years later with the brand employing an interesting production and sales tactic. Engineered scarcity is a new term and internal process used by most luxury brands. It simply means that they a

A good shop truck is invaluable, but it depends on the kind of work you do at your shop as to what would make the best shop truck. In the case of someone building hot rods and stuff, having a good truck that can haul steel, engines, parts, and materials is key. And a flatbed is super handy. I own a flatbed truck and can tell you that it is beyond convenient and handy, and that once you have one you’ll never want to be without one again. Newbern is about to learn that in a big way with this reall

The Roots of an Italian–Japanese Icon Sure, the original Honda NSX – Acura NSX in America – was shaped internally by Honda's own design and engineering teams, led by Masahito Nakano and Shigeru Uehara. But the deeper origins trace back to a concept car created by none other than Pininfarina. The 1984 HP-X, penned in Italy, laid the groundwork for the mid-engine supercar Honda eventually turned into the NSX. Four decades later, it seems Pininfarina still has hangups about that early sketchwork. T

Pirelli: Still Italian, But With a Twist Pirelli is one of the default names for drivers who care about performance. From high-end road cars to Formula 1, the Milan-based tire maker is renowned for its premium rubber and proprietary technology. To regular consumers, it’s Italian through and through, both in image and in heritage. Here’s what most people don’t realize: over a third of Pirelli is owned by Sinochem, a Chinese state-run chemical giant. That 34 percent stake is now a major headache,

The Best of Both Worlds? Not Always A plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) offers several advantages, including lower fuel costs and reduced emissions, without requiring buyers to make a full transition to an all-electric vehicle. However, apart from their apparent non-eco-friendliness, PHEVs experience roughly 80 percent more problems than their purely internal-combustion counterparts, according to Consumer Reports (CR). This figure raises questions about the technology’s long-term reliability and rep

Forget Lamborghinis - if you want the wildest, most extreme roadgoing experience possible, you want the Polaris Slingshot, and for 2026, there are five variants of the insane three-wheeler to choose from, including the returning Grand Touring model, with a T-top roof that offers more protection from the elements but also a less extreme look. Based on the range-topping R trim, the limited-edition Grand Touring boasts a ProStar 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 204 horsepower, which is mat

Polestar has one of the best value-for-money electric SUVs on the market right now, especially if you factor in its current discount. The mid-sized Polestar 3 normally starts at $67,500 – less than its Volvo cousin, but still in premium territory. While its coupe relative, the Polestar 4, retains its $54,900 price tag, the Polestar 3 benefits from the brand’s Clean Vehicle Incentive, bringing its price down to a level that undercuts most rivals in the luxury EV space. $18,000 Price Cut On A High

EV discounts have been particularly aggressive in the U.S. in recent months, given cooling demand for fully electric models and the loss of the federal tax credit last year. For a relatively young brand like Polestar, the deals are even more attractive as the EV maker looks to grow its footprint in this market. This month, Polestar is offering mega incentives for its midsize SUV, the Polestar 3. If you’re a Tesla owner looking to switch to Polestar, you can put yourself in a position to save ove

Record Q1 Performance Signals Continued Momentum Polestar opens 2026 with its strongest first quarter on record, delivering 13,126 retail sales globally in Q1 2026, marking a 7% year-on-year increase from 12,263 units in Q1 2025. The result builds on what was already a record-setting 2025, reinforcing the brand’s upward trajectory despite increasingly complex global market conditions. This comes despite cooling EV sales across the industry, with some manufacturers scaling back forecasts and eve

Polestar has secured another bailout-sized cash injection, landing $300 million in new equity while major shareholder Geely converts a similar amount of debt into stock. It’s the latest step in a string of rescue moves meant to keep the EV brand liquid long enough for the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 launches to gain traction. New Equity Deal Brings In BBVA And Natixis The fresh mo

It’s happening slowly, but many automakers are making an effort to reintroduce tactile, physical controls in their cars after years of screens increasingly taking over the entire dashboard. While screens aren’t going anywhere, key functions are once again being made accessible via buttons. The latest automaker to announce it will be introducing more physical controls is Polestar, a relatively young brand that has always had a touchscreen-dominated user interface, much like Tesla. The automaker’s

The Polestar 3 has been named the safest Executive Car of 2025 by Euro NCAP, giving the electric SUV one of the strongest endorsements available in the European market. The award places Polestar’s flagship model at the top of its class for overall safety performance, based on a combination of crash protection and advanced driver assistance systems at a time when buyer confidence matters more than ever. Euro NCAP’s Best in Class awards compare vehicles tested throughout the year and recognize th

From Niche to Relevance Volvo, by all intents and purposes, has always been a niche brand. Despite being a major mass-market luxury brand, they seemed like a different flavor to most people. Even more so was the Polestar brand, which started life as Volvo's performance arm and later spun off to become an independent full EV maker. 2025 was Polestar's best year of sales so far, and the company's keen to keep it going, with many planned model releases in the coming years to drive volume sales. The

As much as it would seem like a bad time to be an electric-only carmaker right now, Polestar is proof that it’s not all bad news for the EV industry. The Swedish brand sold just over 60,000 cars globally in 2025 – a modest number in the wider industry but the most successful year for the young company since it was spun off from Volvo’s racing team and performance badge into its own brand in 2017. Off the back of that momentum, Polestar’s not slowing down any time soon, announcing that four new o

Quietly Working Polestar is considered a niche brand in the EV landscape. While it isn't what one would call "premium," it also isn't a mass-market brand. It has survived under the radar and has actually thrived by being practical about its goals and development. 2025 was the brand's strongest sales year yet, and has caused them to reshift focus. We reported a few months ago that, due to a new strategy shift, Polestar announced it would delay the launch of the Polestar 6, its roadster/convertibl

The Porsche 911 Dakar made us all smile when it arrived, blending sports car performance with the ability and the desire to go off-road. It paid tribute to Porsche's rally heritage, tipping its hat to the 953 and 959, and all 2,500 units quickly sold out, but if you missed out the first time around, the 992.2 facelift will provide another opportunity to experience rear-engine rallying. New spy shots from the Autoblog photographers capture the revised 911 Dakar for the first time, showing that th

Uncompromising The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is one of the best versions of one of the best sports cars ever made. It is the expression of Porsche's desire to make a 911 that's as close to racing performance on the road. It is usually a more stripped-out, lighter, tougher, and more powerful 911. For most, it would already be more than enough; however, some think more can be squeezed out of the 911 model. Talos is one of those who do, and it has dialed the hardcore 911 up to 11.

Manthey Magic at the Ring The Porsche 911 GT3 RS set one of the quickest production-car lap times ever recorded around the Nürburgring in Germany with the Manthey Kit, delivering yet another strong performance from the German tuner. With Jorg Bergmeister behind the wheel, the car recorded a 6:45.389 lap – about four seconds quicker than the 911 GT3 RS without the kit. In a press release, Manthey said the car was fitted with its performance kit and optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. The

A Slow Start After a Difficult Year Porsche entered 2026 still feeling the effects of a tough 2025. Even strong US sales couldn’t make up for shrinking profits and bigger industry challenges. Rising costs, changing EV demand, and a need to rethink strategy forced Porsche to work more closely with Audi just to keep things steady. Anyone hoping for a fresh start in 2026 will be disappointed. The first quarter shows Porsche still wrestling with old problems – and picking up a few new ones. Model ch

Even Mansory Can Show Restraint Sometimes Mansory is known for modifying expensive cars in ways that usually split the room in half. Whether it’s a Rolls-Royce wrapped in forged carbon or a Lamborghiniwearing enough vents to cool a power plant, the German tuner has never exactly been known for subtlety. That’s what makes this latest Porsche 911 Turbo S project a bit surprising. Unveiled at Top Marques Monaco, Mansory’s new “softkit” package for the updated Porsche 911 Turbo S (992.2) feels notic

BYD's Performance Arsenal At this point, BYD has already built a global reputation for mass-market EVs and plug-in hybrids. However, the company's identity is also tinged with performance projects that draw a lot of attention. The most visible example is the Yangwang U9, the wild quad-motor 3,000-horsepower electric hypercar that set a Nürburgring lap record for EVs. It also grabbed headlines with a verified 294-mph run, giving BYD bragging rights in an area long dominated by European brands. No

Last month, Porsche said it would be increasing prices of new cars by up to 2.9%, depending on the model. This move comes as a result of the Trump administration’s tariffs. Porschealready increased prices at least twice in 2025, and this latest price hike is now evident in the staggering starting price of the 911. The base 911 now begins at $135,500, and that increases to $137,850 once you add the expensive destination charge of $2,350. In roughly half a decade, the cheapest 911 has seen prices

Back in February 2019, Porsche announced that the following generation of the immensely popular Macan crossover, one of its best sellers, would only be available with electric power. The EV launched in early 2024, and by then, the world's view of how quickly all-electric mobility would be adopted changed, and Porsche's former CEO has now admitted that it was a mistake. In an interview with German publication Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, published in his final month at the reins of the automak

The fully electric Porsche Cayenne went into production earlier this month, and now the German automaker has revealed an even more potent version, the Cayenne S Electric. This model sits between the base Cayenne Electric (402 horsepower) and the ballistic Cayenne Turbo Electric (844 hp)—with 536 hp, the Cayenne S Electric may just be the pick of the bunch. Not only is it extremely quick, but the Cayenne S Electric benefits from the same fast charging as the other variants of the SUV. It’s also p

25 years ago, Porsche revealed the Carrera GT at the 2000 Paris Motor Show with a glorious Le Mans-derived 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine, and in 2010, the German automaker presented the 918 Spyder at the Geneva Motor Show with a 4.6-liter V8 assisted by electric motors. But that's where Porsche's hypercar story ends, with no successor in sight—until now. As first reported by Motor1, Porsche's annual press conference earlier today left nuggets of hope that a new performance vehicle abo