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The Cadillac Celestiq ultra-luxury electric sedan is not a car you can casually buy after spotting it in a showroom; it is far from your average Cadillac model. This is a hand-made, built-to-order flagship that comes with a comprehensive personalization experience for the buyer. That includes design sessions with an in-house concierge via video calls, followed by a visit to Cadillac House at the GM Tech Center in Warren, Michigan to finalize the configuration. On average, it takes three to four

Stretching Imaginations When it comes to custom building trucks or rigs, the aftermarket scene is awash with examples, from the tastefully built all the way to the out-of-this-world creations. Most of these projects have the capability in mind, making them better able to traverse off-beaten paths or handle tricky situations. Some take that same philosophy and skew it in such a way that it becomes something entirely new. Someone put the time, effort, resources, and money into converting the heavy

Copart is a magical place where you can potentially pick up a seriously good value salvage title car, providing you’re a handy wrencher and have a bit of time to spare to get it back to the way it should look. You can find pretty much anything on there, from ultra-basic subcompacts to genuine exotics, but even then, it was a little surprising to see one of just 149 McLaren Elvas (the initial 399-unit run was slashed to 249 and ultimately to 149) ever built up for auction in lightly crash-damaged

A Different Kind of M3 Countless unorthodox car builds have surfaced over the years, and this one from Bleumode and NightRide.pl fits right in. Unveiled at Ultrace Germany last weekend, it features a BMW E30 M3 riding on four Suzuki GSX-R bikes. Not everyone will like it, but that reflects the nature of car culture – it is not meant to be one-size-fits-all. Just as some enthusiasts are not drawn to slammed cars with extreme camber, others may not connect with this concept. Still, Ultrace is exac

From Stingray to Sea Giant The Chevrolet C3 Corvette is arguably the most visually striking among Corvette generations, drawing inspiration from the Mako Shark II concept. However, this particular build may be even more striking, as one builder stretched a 1969 model-year example into a limousine, resulting in a four-door configuration with significantly more interior space. This C3 Corvette limousine is listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace with a 9,000-mile odometer and is described as being

A Drift Icon Goes Off-Road The Nissan Silvia 240SX, known as the Silvia S14 in Japan, is one of the most respected cars in the tuning scene, arriving in the 1990s – a time widely considered the heyday of JDM modification culture. Today, it still enjoys a cult following, especially among enthusiasts who build the coupe for drifting. One owner, however, took a completely different approach, transforming the car into an off-roader – not just any off-roader, but a trophy truck built to tackle brutal

Not Your Typical Firebird A post from Facebook user If ya squint it’s mint shows an unusual-looking Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, made especially striking by its high-riding stance and wagon-like body style. In the comments, one user who appeared to know the owner shared key details that help explain the build – most notably that the car is used for the Gambler 500. While the name may sound similar to the famed Daytona 500, the Gambler 500 couldn’t be more different. There’s no oval track, no pace

A Cybertruck Tesla Never Built Tesla previously explored the idea of offering a six-seat Cybertruck but ultimately scrapped the concept. One owner, however, decided to do it himself, building a custom six-seat configuration and even demonstrating it with his family of six parked in his driveway. That location seems fitting, given that taking the modified truck onto public roads could raise serious safety and regulatory concerns. Shared on Facebook by user Roger Davis, the added middle seat betwe

Custom Canvas There are certain models that everyone loves to modify, and aftermarket parts are popular for them. One of those models is the Suzuki Jimny, a highly iconic kei car/mini off-roader and a favorite for a wide range of mods. A common modification to the Jimny is a full-body makeover kit, which usually transforms its appearance. Famous kits include one that mimics a Land Rover Defender, and even a G-Wagon. Cut from the same cloth is a new kit making waves in Japan, inspired by another

Built for Laughs Car modifications usually aim to improve looks or performance. This builder from Detroit, however, admitted his one-of-a-kind Chrysler minivan project was created to be “silly and fun.” The result is a bizarre twin-nosed minivan, formed by welding together the front ends of two '90s-era minivans, with the rear half capable of controlling the vehicle. Zach Sutton, a Detroit-based manufacturing engineer, built the project he calls “Bak2Bak.” Speaking with USA Today, Sutton said he

EV Plans Fell Through Sony Group and Honda Motor announced that they will maintain their 50-50 joint venture and pursue other opportunities. On March 25, 2026, Sony and Honda canceled the Afella 1 electric vehicle; however, the two will continue to work together developing other products. Honda's electrification strategy revamp was responsible for this turnout, but fret not, as the two Japanese giants in their industries will continue to work together, albeit chasing other projects, Nikkei Asia

Timed to coincide with the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week, Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) has premiered a new prototype vehicle under its Afeela brand. Unlike the Afeela 1 electric sedan that entered pre-production back in August, the new Afeela Prototype 2026 (as it’s called for now) takes the form of a coupe-style crossover. The resemblance between the new prototype and the Afeela 1 sedan is obvious, but the crossover’s larger, taller body is likely to appeal to more America

Sony Honda Mobility will offer digital license plates as an official accessory on the upcoming Afeela 1 electric sedan, making it one of the first production cars to launch with a factory-backed electronic plate option. The system comes via a partnership with Reviver, the company behind the RPlate, and is set to be available when the Afeela 1 reaches early customers in 2026. It is another example of how Sony and Honda are using the car’s connected platform to add services on top of the core EV

While we have seen Bluetooth controller access in modern infotainment systems, this is the first time we’re actually seeing PS Remote Play natively offered in any production car. The feature is made available in Sony-Honda Mobility’s Afeela 1 EV, a joint venture backed by two of Japan’s largest conglomerates. Playing video games while your EV charges or when the passenger is bored during your long trip are likely the proposed use cases here. The company says your PS5 and PS4 controllers can remo

It’s the end of the line for Sony’s electric car project, which included the Afeela 1 sedan and a new SUV sharing the same battery electric architecture provided by Honda. The Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) joint venture officially announced the sad news, which follows Honda’s decision to axe three upcoming EVs for the US market that were months away from the start of production in Ohio—the Acura RSX, Honda 0 Sedan and 0 SUV. Honda’s canceled EVs shared the 0 Series platform with the Afeela 1 electr

Six years after Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida walked out on stage at the Consumer Electronics Show to reveal plans to crash into the automotive world with a high-tech EV loaded with the latest in high-tech entertainment technology, officials with what’s now known as Sony Honda Mobility announced they’re finally set to begin delivering their first vehicle, the Afeela 1. P But despite

Here’s a livestream replay from the Southeast Gassers Association’s First Race of 2026 at Shadyside Dragway in North Carolina. If you like traditional nose high gassers that still row the gears, still have names on the side, and still have backup girls, then this is the racing for you. Their whole mantra is to race like it’s 1967 and if you haven’t seen their races yet, you are going to want to grab a snack and a drink and click play. This is some awesome racing action.   The post Southeast

If you are regular around here then you know that we really dig the Southeast Gassers Association. I mean, what’s not to love? Big rpm, big burnouts, wheelstands, gear banging shifts, and heads up racing action make this series something truly special. Lucky for you, our friend Tommy Lee Byrd, aka the Hot Rod Hoarder, was on hand and shooting video because he got some really special stuff. Check out the video and let us know which one of these epic gassers is your favorite! Video Description:

Here’s a livestream replay from the Southeast Gassers Association’s third race of 2026 at Brainerd Motorsports Park. If you like traditional nose high gassers that still row the gears, still have names on the side, and still have backup girls, then this is the racing for you. Their whole mantra is to race like it’s 1967 and if you haven’t seen their races yet, you are going to want to grab a snack and a drink and click play. This is some awesome racing action. Video Description: Race three of

(Words and Photos by Scott Liggett) Speedway Motors headquarters in Lincoln, NE is right across the parking lot from the Museum Of American Speed. Together, they put on a cars and coffee gathering one Saturday morning each month from May to October. And, they are huge! Your author has been to this gathering a few times over the last couple of years and we are always impressed by how many really cool rides show up. Plus, we really like the great diversity of vehicles. This past weekend, the cars

The G90 BMW M5 and G91 M5 Touring debuted in 2024, and that means 2027 is the right time for BMW to introduce a Life Cycle Impulse facelift. And according to new spy shots from the Autoblog photographers, changes will be happening inside and out as BMW brings the M5 in line with the Neue Klasse family. Since America is not subject to Euro 7 emissions regulations, we expect the S68 V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain to produce the same 717-horsepower combined figure without the electric side taking on

It's been a while since we last spied the first-ever electric BMW M3, and since then, the "regular" i3 sedan has been revealed with 463 horsepower and divisive looks. The electric M3 will be much more powerful and possibly even more controversial, and the Autoblog spies have captured a nearly production-ready prototype on the road with more of the final design revealed than ever before. Production headlights and taillights have been fitted; we can see the shapes of the bodywork more clearly, and

Bentley's first-ever electric SUV has been caught as it undergoes winter testing in northern Europe, and for the first time, spy photographers have caught a glimpse of the interior. Unsurprisingly, this takes cues from the recently unveiled Porsche Cayenne EV, with which it shares much, but more on that later. The prototype has shed some camouflage since we last spotted the upcoming EV on the Nürburgring, but it still looks somewhat awkward at the moment, with exaggerated headlight graphics and

BMW’s iX3 was one of the automotive world’s most significant reveals in 2025, as the electric SUV ushered in a new design language and control interface for future BMWs. The initial reception to the iX3 has been positive, and now we can start getting excited about the coupe version of it, the iX4. Already spied on a transporter truck last year, we now have fresh spy photos of the iX4 hitting the road for the first time, and the new look seems like an improvement over the gas-powered X4. Downsize

A new supercar has been spied outside the Maranello gates, and it's set to be Ferrari's most hardcore road-going version of the 296 super sports car yet. What's more, it may ditch the hybrid system to lower weight and increase engagement and appeal. In 2021, we got the 296 GTB as the new entry point to Ferrari ownership, and last year, the 296 Speciale arrived. Ferrari normally only produces two versions of a single model, but that may be changing with this, rumored to be called the Ferrari 296