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2025-01-15

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Releases & Reviews

2025 Chevy Corvette C8 ZR1 Full Tour: 1,000+ Horsepower Monster! (22 minute watch)

Chevrolet's new ZR1 packs a twin-turbocharged LT7 V8 producing 1,064 hp (794 kW), enabling a 233 mph (375 km/h) top speed. The optional ZTK package adds significant downforce with a massive carbon fiber wing and enhanced aerodynamics for track performance.

NEW Honda CR-V Review: A Big Deal With One Little Issue! (14 minute watch)

The sixth-generation CR-V comes exclusively as a hybrid in two variants - a standard hybrid and a plug-in version. Despite premium pricing, the crossover impresses with refined driving dynamics and significantly improved interior quality.

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Technology, Market Data & Analysis

Every V-12-Powered Car You Can Still Buy in 2025 (7 minute read)

Only eleven V12-powered vehicles remain available for purchase in 2025, all of them with prices starting above $200,000. The exclusive group includes models from Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Rolls-Royce, highlighting the declining presence of twelve-cylinder engines in modern automobiles.

US finalizes rule to effectively ban Chinese vehicles, which could include Polestar (4 minute read)

The bew ruling blocks connected vehicle software and hardware from "countries of concern," affecting Chinese manufacturers and joint ventures. The restrictions begin with MY2027 vehicles for software and MY2030 for hardware components, potentially impacting Polestar's US operations despite their South Carolina manufacturing.

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Car Culture

A Visual History of the Honda Prelude, from 1979 to Present (2 minute read)

With Honda announcing the return of the Prelude for 2026, Car and Driver examines the model's five-generation legacy. The retrospective traces the sports coupe's evolution from its 1979 debut through its final iteration in 2001, setting the stage for its upcoming revival.

Richard Hammond Takes His Daughter Off-Roading In His NEW Twin Turbo Daily! (9 minute watch)

Hammond transitions from his RAM TRX to a more UK-sized Ford Ranger Raptor, featuring a twin-turbo V6 producing 289 hp (215 kW). The former Top Gear host puts the truck through its paces off-road, demonstrating its enhanced capabilities despite its smaller footprint.

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Miscellaneous

2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric First Test: Incompatible by Design? (11 minute read)

The G580 EV generates 579 hp (432 kW) and 859 lb-ft (1,164 Nm) of torque from its quad-motor powertrain, delivering a 4.1-second 0-60 mph sprint. Despite maintaining the iconic G-Wagen character, its boxy design limits range to 239 miles (385 km) and efficiency suffers from poor aerodynamics.

Unveiling Joel McHale's Custom International Scout 800A | Jay Leno's Garage (36 minute watch)

After three years of development, Joel McHale's restored 1970 Scout features an LS3 V8 producing 508 hp (379 kW), mounted on a modern Jeep JK frame. The build maintains classic aesthetics while incorporating modern amenities like heated/cooled seats and contemporary infotainment.

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Quick Links

This Bentley Continental GT Has Racked Up Half a Million Miles, Can Be Yours for $6500 (2 minute read)

A 2005 Continental GT in surprisingly good shape for 514,636 miles (828,229 km) is up for auction on Copart at a buy-it-now price of $6,500.

2026 Genesis GV60 Magma spied for first time (3 minute read)

Genesis's new Magma performance sub-brand is testing its first model, an enhanced GV60 EV expected to deliver over 700 hp (522 kW), featuring aggressive styling and carbon fiber components.

Dead: BMW M8 Coupe (3 minute read)

BMW discontinues the F92 M8 Coupe in the United States while retaining the convertible and Gran Coupe variants, marking a potential beginning of the end for the entire 8 Series lineup.

'Ain't Going Out Like That': Man Saves His Classic Lowriders From California Fire (2 minute read)

A Pasadena fabricator successfully rescued his collection of classic lowriders from the advancing 14,000-acre Eaton Fire, sustaining only minor damage to one Chevrolet Bel Air convertible.

2026 Subaru Outback Spied with Toyota-Style Infotainment System (3 minute read)

Spy photos reveal the 2026 Outback's redesigned interior featuring a Toyota-derived infotainment system with dual screens and integrated digital gauges, alongside a more SUV-like exterior design.

This Renault R5 Turbo Has a Mid-Mounted Rotary Swap, and You Can Buy It (2 minute read)

A modified Renault R5 Turbo featuring a turbocharged 13B rotary engine swap that still meets California emissions standards is currently up for auction with bidding at $75,000.

2025 Toyota 4Runner Is Finally On Its Way to US Dealers (2 minute read)

The first examples of the completely redesigned 2025 4Runner, starting at $42,220, have begun arriving at U.S. ports in various trims including TRD Off-Road Premium and SR5 configurations.

Living With A 2025 Aston Martin DBX 707! (18 minute watch)

A hands-on review showcases Aston Martin's updated DBX 707 with 707 hp (527 kW), featuring new interior tech and infotainment systems, demonstrating why it has become the brand's only DBX variant.

Audi's 2024 sales report is out, and it's not pretty - Autoblog (3 minute read)

Audi reports a 14% decline in 2024 U.S. sales to 196,576 vehicles, with the A4 experiencing a 48% drop, while competitors BMW and Mercedes-Benz both posted gains.

Lambo Huracan v Porsche 911 GT3 RS: DRAG RACE (14 minute watch)

The 610 hp (455 kW) Lamborghini Huracan Stato defeats the 525 hp (391 kW) Porsche 911 GT3 RS in a best-of-five drag race series, completing the quarter mile in 10.9 seconds.