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Not the Upgrade Toyota Had in Mind One of the biggest complaints about the previous-generation Toyota 86 was its modest factory output of around 200 horsepower. Toyota addressed that with the launch of the second-generation GR86 for the 2022 model year, equipping it with Subaru’s 2.4-liter FA24 boxer engine, which makes 228 horsepower in U.S.-spec form. However, one owner decided to swap it out anyway, replacing it with something a little different – a Honda engine. More specifically, this 2023

Land Cruiser, Stretched! The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is a reasonably spacious SUV, but someone clearly thought otherwise. Indian design and customization studio DC Design added almost four feet to the wheelbase to turn this LC 300 into a stretch limo, complete with reclining loungers, a full-size television screen, Rolls-Royce-inspired starlight headliner, and oodles of interior space. Subtle on the outside and extravagant on the inside, this one-off build is more tastefully-appointed mobile liv

The Overland Cruiser The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series, widely known as the Troopy, is one of the most respected utility vehicles ever built. Designed for durability, it has earned a reputation as a bush taxi in remote regions and a go-anywhere platform for overlanders. Its boxy shape, body-on-frame construction, and simple mechanicals make it ideal for harsh conditions where reliability is critical. Powering most modern 78 Series models is Toyota’s 4.5-liter V8 turbo diesel engine (1VD-FTV). It

Smashing Expectations Big horsepower numbers typically come from equally big engines, but this latest dyno project flips that expectation on its head. The in-house experiment evolved from a modest development mule into a full-blown engineering statement capable of producing supercar-level output, and then some. What began as testing camshaft development and OEM-based modifications quickly escalated into a pursuit of absolute limits. The philosophy behind the build was simple: push conventional h

A Tank with 865 horsepower With only 500 units, the GWM Tank 500 Black Warrior is a limited-edition release from the Chinese brand Great Wall Motor, priced at ¥365,000 CNY. With today's exchange rates, that's roughly $50,600, as Car News China reports. The "Black Warrior" in the name is a nod to GWM's special factory-developed package, which includes black accents throughout the vehicle. The Tank 500 is a large SUV that's positioned as a luxury vehicle that's also off-road capable. It comes sta

For the Chinese Industrialist We’ve seen plenty of Chinese takes on European luxury cars, but none go as far as the Maextro S800. This is China’s answer to Bentley, Rolls-Royce, but more specifically, the Maybach S-Class. It’s certainly a bargain against its European adversaries, given that prices range between $100,000 and $150,000. Maextro You can tell how similar the exterior i

Not Your Typical Bugatti Enthusiasts familiar with Bugatti’s history may already know the EB110, the two-door sports car that preceded the famed Veyron. Less well known, however, is the EB112, a four-door sedan derived from the EB110. Financial troubles in the 1990s kept Bugatti from bringing it to full production. On the plus side, the three completed examples became ultra-rare collector cars, and one is now headed to auction at RM Sotheby’s. Unlike the EB110, which was focused primarily on per

The Defender 90 You Think You Know, Reinvented The Land Rover Defender 90 built its reputation on durability and function. It was engineered to go anywhere and fix easily. Its design favored utility over comfort. That formula made it an icon across continents and industries. That makes the Defender 2.8i such an unusual chapter. During BMW’s ownership of Land Rover, a South African program introduced a radical change. Instead of a diesel, engineers installed a gasoline inline-six. It shifted the

Not Your Usual Urus One of the ultra-rare Lamborghinis of the modern era, the Urus Performante Essenza SCV12 Edition, is listed for sale on duPont Registry. If the nameplate doesn’t ring a bell, that’s entirely understandable. This special-edition Urus was offered exclusively to the 40 owners of the Essenza SCV12, effectively making any broader marketing effort unnecessary. Derived from the Aventador platform, the Essenza SCV12 is a track-only hypercar introduced in 2020. It uses the same 6.5-li

A Reimagined Roadster with European Flair The Mazda Miata is widely regarded as the benchmark for lightweight sports cars, which helps explain why designers such as Mitsuoka have chosen to work on its platform. Spanish coachbuilder Hurtan also once got its hands on the Miata, though the finished product looked completely different from the Japanese roadster enthusiasts know. To mark Hurtan’s 30th anniversary in 2022, the company transformed the fourth-generation Mazda Miata ND into a classic Eur

A Different Take on the Civic-Powered Track Toy When enthusiasts talk about ultralight machines built around Honda's high-revving performance engines, the Ariel Atom 4R usually dominates the conversation. It has the headlines, the familiarity, and the pedigree. But there's another, far rarer, option hiding in plain sight – and it comes from Australia. Spartan Motor Company has been building its namesake track car in small numbers, and while it isn't brand-new for this year, it has lingered under

People have always looked for cheaper and cleaner alternatives to mainstream fuels like gas and diesel, and the automotive industry today offers probably the most diverse lineup of powertrain types that have ever been available at one point in time. Besides the ubiquitous gas and diesel engines and their hybrid and plug-in hybrid derivatives, you’ve got biofuels such as bioethanol or biodiesel, cars that run on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), all-electric vehicles

$275K Can Go a Long Way At $275,000, the EMC 620GE enters pricing territory that rivals flagship luxury SUVs. A brand-new Range Rover SV starts at a similar level, while a well-optioned Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 delivers far more technology, refinement, and everyday usability. On paper, this vintage military truck should not even be in the same conversation. Yet here it is, commanding the same money with none of the conventional benchmarks buyers expect at this price point. That disconnect is pr

This year’s New York Auto Show is packed with crazy concept cars, stunning wagons, and rare metal, but sometimes it’s the familiar machines that leave the biggest impression. Case in point: a red Porsche 911 GT3 RS fitted with the Manthey Racing Kit. It's arguably the most extreme road-legal 911 that's ever been built, and we got to see it up close and personal at the 2026 New York Auto Show. Aerodynamics Taken To The Extreme

Range anxiety is (still) real Apart from the recent dissolution of the Federal EV tax credit back at the end of September and the loosening of corporate average fuel economy rules, one persistent factor that has kept many American buyers out of battery-electric vehicles is range anxiety: an issue exacerbated by the lack of public EV charging infrastructure throughout the country. One response that automakers such as Ford, Stellantis, and Volkswagen's upcoming Scout brand are developing as a pote

Attention Magnet After revealing their polarizing take on the Rolls-Royce Wraith coupe earlier this year, Dubai-based customizer Venuum has now set its sights on the Dawn convertible with a radical widebody conversion that trades the traditional elegance that defines Rolls-Royce for outright spectacle. With its matte white exterior contrasting against a bright orange interior, the Dawn Venuum makes a statement that is hard to ignore. While the build may not be to everyone’s taste, taste is subje

The Macan was one of Porsche's best-selling products, but due to the last-gen architecture's inability to meet European cybersecurity laws, it was discontinued early. It's still on sale in the United States for the time being, with a starting price of $65,400, but it's aging, and its all-electric replacement is proving less popular than the automaker would like, so Porsche has been testing a new gas crossover, which the Autoblog spy photographers have captured in new images. At first glance, the

Fancy Taking Godzilla Off the Beaten Path? For nearly two decades, the Nissan GT-R has stood as a symbol of Japanese engineering excellence — a twin-turbo V6 supercar that blended brutal speed and sharp all-wheel-drive handling. Since its 2007 debut, “Godzilla” has evolved through constant refinement, earning cult status as both a track weapon and a performance icon, even as Nissan winds down its production. Enter the Prins Off-Road GT-R, a one-off reimagining of Nissan’s icon that trades its lo

Playing Mind Games Speed limit rules can vary depending on road design and time of day, such as during school hours. That makes it important, especially for travelers, to keep an eye on road signs and posted speed limits to avoid tickets that can be costly and time-consuming to deal with. Those visiting Wisconsin may need to take a second look after Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste posted a speed limit with a decimal point: 17.3 mph, to be exact. Rounding it to a whole number might hav

Desert Power Wagons has unveiled a new one-of-one creation that combines the classic look of the Dodge WC-53 Carryall 3/4-ton military vehicle with a steel ladder frame chassis, an off-road suspension and a supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8. This rare build, finished in deep Pepper Gray Metallic, has required more than 3,000 hours of craftsmanship, and that is reflected in the half a million dollar price tag. So let’s see why it costs so much. While the project is rooted in history, it is not a

488 GT3 For The Streets While this Ferrari 488 looks like a track-only build, it’s actually designed to live on public roads. The man behind the project is TJ Hunt, who explained how the car came together – especially given Ferrari’s strict stance on heavily modified builds – during a conversation with YouTuber and automotive photographer Larry Chen. The inspiration dates back roughly seven years, when Hunt saw a GT3 widebody build based on a Ferrari 458, the 488’s predecessor. He decided to pur

Recalls Often Start with a Supplier Problem Recalls can sound scary, but a lot of the time, the root cause isn’t the automaker – it’s a part from an outside supplier. Today’s vehicles are built from thousands of components, and if just one supplier has a hiccup, it can set off a chain reaction that affects more than one model. That’s exactly what’s happening with Ford’s latest Super Duty recall. This one covers 11,431 trucks from the 2025 and 2026 model years – specifically, F-250 and F-350 unit

Full Self-Driving has finally landed in Europe. On April 10, the Dutch vehicle authority RDW granted Tesla type approval for FSD Supervised, marking the first full EU-wide regulatory clearance and opening the door to a broader rollout this summer. It should have been a victory lap moment for Tesla owners who had been waiting. For many of them, it turned into something else entirely. The approval only applies to vehicles running Tesla's newer AI4 computer. Cars equipped with the older HW3 hardwar

The most powerful production Subaru ever has arrived as the 2027 Subaru Getaway, a three-row electric SUV that shares its underpinnings with the Toyota Highlander EV. But while the Toyota produces 388 horsepower, Subaru's take on the electric family SUV puts out an impressive 420 hp. That power goes to all four corners (19-inch wheels in front and 20s at the back) through a dual-motor setup, regardless of trim, and enables 0-60 mph in under five seconds. It also allows the Getaway to tow up to 3

With real money on the line at Thunder at the Rock, some of the quickest and fastest 275 and 28 cars in the south came to play in 2026. Heavy hitters were out and in search of the big money, and that meant the smack talk, racing, and betting were all top notch. Our friends at Spoold Media were on hand to catch all the fun racing action, so check out the video below and let us know what you think. This is some fun racing at an even that everyone talks about. Enjoy. Video Description: We return