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Bespoke for a Reason At a certain level of automotive manufacturing, things take a very sharp turn towards unbelievably custom parts building. What this means is that the more expensive and sought-after hypercar models require very specialized production methods that no mass manufacturer can provide. That type of production applies to a brand like Bugatti, the go-to for extreme performance, luxury, and brand presence. When one owns a Bugatti, it's a statement to the world that "I own the very be

A Mustang With Something to Prove Ford hasn’t released a new mid-engine supercar to rival the Chevrolet C8 Corvette ZR1, but one could argue the Mustang GTD effectively fills that role. Thanks to Hagerty, its performance has now been put to the test against the Blue Oval’s true supercars from two different eras—the first- and second-generation GT. With 815 horsepower from a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 on tap, the Mustang GTD would appear poised to dominate both its supercar siblings in a drag race

Two $7-Million Missiles, One Big Question At nearly $7 million each, the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport and Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut are hypercars built with one goal: speed. These are the ultimate expressions of what happens when brands throw out the rulebook and chase performance above all else. Most of us will never get close to driving one, so seeing them go head-to-head is as real as it gets. Carwow on YouTube lined up both cars for a series of drag races, but with a twist: factory test drivers

What's Old Is Still Brand New It's no secret that automakers still pump out pretty old cars in this day and age. One prime example of that is the Chevrolet Express. Introduced in 1996, the van turns 30 in 2026, and is just a few years away from matching the almighty Ford Panther platform that underpinned the Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car. But even then, that van beats all those as it's been that way for an entire generation. But we digress, as GM is far from being t

Pushing the Revuelto Further Into Visual Extremes The Mansory Initiate once again proves that subtlety has no place in the tuner’s vocabulary. Based on the Lamborghini Revuelto, the Initiate layers an aggressive carbon-fiber body treatment over an already dramatic hybrid supercar. A redesigned hood, exaggerated front splitter, sculpted side skirts, and an oversized rear wing dominate the exterior, ensuring the Initiate is impossible to mistake for a factory build. This approach feels familiar, e

On the Verge of Bankruptcy Ford wasn't in a good place in the early '80s. As soon as it entered the decade, the company suffered $1.5 billion in losses and proceeded to lose billions more in the following years. By 1982, those losses amounted to around $3 billion — and we're talking in '80s dollars here. Adjust that for inflation, and that's about $11 billion in today's money. Ouch. The product line wasn't the strongest, either. Sure, the Ford F-Series was doing its part, but one model alone can

Subaru’s cheapest model, the subcompact Crosstrek, underwent a few major changes in the powertrain department for the 2026 model year. The non-hybrid model did away with the underpowered 2.0-liter engine in favor of the larger 2.5L mill, while a new Crosstrek Hybrid was introduced, too. These changes give the Subaru a better chance of stealing away buyers from rivals like the Toyota Corolla Cross and Honda HR-V. If you want a small crossover with a rugged edge, here’s a look at the Subaru Crosst

It came as something of a shock when Ford Racing decided to move its annual motorsports announcement from Charlotte, NC, home of NASCAR, to Detroit’s Michigan Central Station this year – but there was good reason for the move considering the big news this time around puts the automaker on a truly global stage. In front of a standing-room-only crowd, officials from Ford and new partner Red Bull Racing rolled out the new cars they’ll start campaigning on the Formula One circuit, starting with the

The 205 GTi's Baby Brother Although it was never sold in America, the Peugeot 205 is a car that resonates with many car enthusiasts around the world. It's often credited as the one that pulled Peugeot from financial troubles in the '80s, and the hot versions have well and truly established themselves as icons. There was the mighty T-16 model that saw much success in rallying, and the GTi that gave the Golf GTi a good scare back in the day. What isn't mentioned as often is the 205 Rallye, but tha

A Hardcore 4×4, at a Premium Price The Ineos Grenadier has the off-road credentials to rival U.S. favorites such as the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler, but its pricing positions it as a niche option for well-heeled buyers. Part of that stems from its French-based production, which subjects the off-roader to higher import tariffs introduced last year. The British marque has already considered adding a production line in the U.S.—a move that could prove important given Americans’ strong appetite fo

Engine Failure That Didn’t Add Up Toyota’s 2GR-FE has long championed the brand’s reputation for reliability since the mid-2000s, even demonstrating its performance capabilities when it was used in the Lotus Evora. That’s why a supposedly blown 2GR-FE in a 2014 Toyota Avalon – shared by The Car Care Nut – is an interesting case, especially given that the car had accumulated just 11,000 miles. Both the Avalon and the 2GR-FE can now be considered part of Toyota’s past, making some background usefu

I bought my first Two Post lift from a friend of a friend in Southern California for just $800 but it had to be taken down, transported to my shop, and then installed again. I called a couple of lift companies to find out what it would cost for the removal, transport, and reinstallation and decided that just wasn’t going to be in the budget. So Crosby and I went over with my open car trailer, unbolted the arms, chain, and hydraulics and then unbolted the posts themselves. My two post had posts t

China Gets the Nicer Nissan Sedans China is now a key market for global carmakers, and, surprisingly, buyers there are shifting back to sedans that offer serious tech. Automakers are pushing boundaries to get noticed, and Nissan is one of them. The brand launched two new electrified sedans and a refreshed Teana late last year – the latter being the more premium take on the Altima sold in the US. The new Teana, built by Dongfeng Nissan, puts a big emphasis on tech and interior quality. It looks a

The Isenhouer brothers, aka Chris and Nick, are pretty fun dudes. I got to know them from LSFest West in Las Vegas where they brought their awesome Heatwave Visual sponsored bumpside Ford F100 to play. It’s got a steel cab, with actual working doors, which makes it completely unique in a lot of their races, and we love it. That thing is fast, they aren’t afraid to race it hard, and even when they rolled it over at one of the races, they kept smiles on their faces and said they had plenty of spar

I’ve always been a fan of the Chevrolet Vega. These little cars have some cool Camaro traits up front that make them look cool, and they also have the ability to accept a small block up front with very little work. With that said, there are a lot of them out there with even more serious combos. Blown small blocks, big blocks, and more! It’s no wonder they have been built into every kind of street machine and race car over the years. Watch.   The post Baby Camaro? Watch Steve Magante’s Junky

The Fit’s Post-America Chapter It has been roughly half a decade since the Honda Fit last appeared in the U.S. market. The subcompact hatchback—now in its fourth generation—continues to live on overseas and has just received a mid-cycle refresh in China, one that ditches the quirky front-end design some might describe as “cute.” The refreshed version, sold through Honda’s joint venture with GAC in China, adopts a split headlight layout with slim daytime running lights, similar to the design lang

Stellantis used the 2026 Detroit Auto Show to make a clear statement about where it sees its competitive edge. Rather than focusing on a single flagship launch, the company leaned into breadth, highlighting new vehicles, returning nameplates, and hands-on experiences designed to underline customer choice across its brands. The approach reflects a group trying to stabilise momentum while appealing to buyers with very different priorities.

The Notoriety Continues In the world of luxury and performance tuning, Mansory stands out as one of the outliers. Mansory, as a customization and bespoke tuner, has always stood by its outlandish and in-your-face creations despite the flood of some negative feedback from the public. The thing is, it seems Mansory's philosophy works; it continues to not only create out-of-this-world builds, but is even able to expand and reach higher tiers of the automotive world. Case in point: this Koenigsegg J

Although we saw many tastefully and not-so-tastefully done builds at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, we never assumed someone would turn up in an Alphard minivan straight out of a Mad Max movie. The family hauler in question looks to be a third-generation model that's now fitted with TRD skid plates and beadlock rims. What was once an unassuming minivan is dialed up to eleven with tons of off-road hardware, albeit neatly presented.

At the Detroit Auto Show yesterday, the 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC was revealed in all its glory, but it created a little confusion. Why isn't it called Shelby GT500? After all, it has the same 5.2-liter supercharged V8, the same seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, and the same carbon fiber in its wheels. It would appear that the Dark Horse SC is a Shelby GT500 in everything but name, but Ford tells Road & Track that it's not a Shelby for a simple reason: Shelby doesn't engage in motorsports.

One of the rarest modern Lamborghinis has surfaced for public sale, with a 2014 Lamborghini Veneno Coupe listed for $16.9 million on duPont Registry. Built to celebrate Lamborghini’s 50th anniversary, the Veneno sits in a category of its own, even among hypercars, with production capped at just three coupes worldwide. Seeing one offered openly, rather than traded quietly between collectors, is an event in itself. The Veneno was never meant to be subtle, its extreme aerodynamic bodywork, sharp s

The Call That Changed Hypercar History When Loris Bicocchi received a phone call in 2001 asking if he was available to test a new Bugatti project, the automotive world was already buzzing with rumors. Sixteen cylinders. 1,001 horsepower. More than 400 km/h (249 mph). On paper, it sounded impossible. In reality, it would become the Bugatti Veyron, an entirely new kind of car that didn’t just break records, but created the hypercar segment itself. For Bicocchi, an experienced high-speed test drive

It’s time for more road racing action LIVE from Daytona International Speedway, where the 2026 IMSA VP Racing SportCar Challenge is happening today! We’ll have more racing action LIVE from Daytona throughout the weekend, but this is the first 2nd race of the event. If you aren’t familiar with the SportsCar Challenge, you will want to check this out because there are multiple classes which means there is something for everyone. Check out the livestream below and let us know what you think in the

Here comes Stage 12! There is just one more stage after this, but that doesn’t mean Dakar 2026 is done. It may be getting closer and closer to the end of the 2026 Dakar Rally, but there is still a lot to go for these racers. The bike guys are particularly tough and crazy, but everyone has to earn it whether on two or four wheels. This race is still very much up in the air, as anything can happen in the desert. We’ve been sharing every day’s coverage from the 2026 Dakar Rally and today is no dif

Ford Bets on Old-School Muscle Ford is set to join the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar class, employing a Coyote-based engine architecture paired with hybrid technology. The Blue Oval will campaign a 5.4-liter naturally aspirated V8 without turbochargers, similar to the engine currently used in the Mustang GT3, which competes in WEC’s LMGT3 category against entrants such as the LT6-powered Chevrolet Z06 GT3.R. The Coyote nameplate debuted for the 2011 Mustang GT, but it is widely