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2025-04-01

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Releases & Reviews

BRAND NEW BEST SELLER? 2025 Acura ADX Review (17 minute watch)

Acura’s newest compact SUV shares a platform with the HRV but boasts a 1.5-liter turbo rated at 190 hp (142 kW) and 179 lb-ft (243 Nm). The top-tier trim, at ~$38,000, adds all-wheel drive and a premium cabin. TheStraightPipes finds it surprisingly agile, though acceleration remains modest.

Record Setter! 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Sets New 0–60-MPH Mark (11 minute read)

Boasting up to 1,019 horsepower (760 kW) in launch mode, the Taycan Turbo GT Weissach shatters the 0–60 mph mark at 1.89 seconds. Its 800-volt architecture and advanced aerodynamics enable quarter-mile runs in 9.23 seconds. Porsche’s newest EV also offers rapid 5–80% charging in just 19 minutes.

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Technology, Market Data & Analysis

Ferrari Responds to Trump Tariffs with Price Hikes up to 10% on Hypercar, V-12 Models (3 minute read)

Facing a new 25% import duty, Ferrari will raise U.S. prices up to 10% on select models like the Purosangue SUV and flagship V-12 coupes. This measure preserves profits as the brand continues to source parts from Italy. Orders placed before April 2 are unaffected.

Hyundai’s Newest EV Could Skirt Major Impact of Tariffs (4 minute read)

Hyundai’s 2026 Ioniq 9 will enter production in Georgia, bypassing much of the looming import tax on foreign-built EVs. Riding on a 123.2-inch wheelbase, this three-row SUV targets around 330 miles of range and offers single- or dual-motor setups. The plant will also build future Kia and Genesis models.

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Car Culture

The Car That Raced Around the World?! Jay Drives the Thomas Flyer | Jay Leno’s Garage (27 minute watch)

Jay Leno’s Garage showcases the historic 1907 Thomas Flyer, the very car that conquered the 1908 New York-to-Paris race in 170 grueling days. Its 571-cubic-inch engine (9,359 cc) powered it across Siberia, Alaska, and Europe despite brutal weather and limited roads. Leno recounts its fascinating past and original design.

How to Design a Timeless Hypercar: Interview With Horacio Pagani (9 minute read)

Horacio Pagani discusses creating the new Utopia and the importance of longevity in hypercar design. He reveals how a decade-long timeline lets Pagani refine lines and avoid fleeting trends. By focusing on customer preferences and timeless aesthetics, Pagani aims to ensure each model remains iconic for years.

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Miscellaneous

Virginia Wants to Install Speed Limiters on Convicted Reckless Drivers’ Cars (3 minute read)

Virginia lawmakers propose a speed-limiter program targeting drivers repeatedly convicted of reckless driving or those caught above 100 mph (161 km/h). The devices would be court-ordered and lock a vehicle to the posted limit. Tampering or switching cars could result in jail time under the new legislation.

V-10-Swapped Lincoln Continental Is Luxury-Touring, Perfected (2 minute read)

Two engineers built a custom Ford-based V-10 and installed it into a wrecked 2017 Lincoln Continental, creating a unique luxury hot rod. Their rear-wheel-drive conversion includes a manual transmission and bespoke headers. This one-off project merges classic Lincoln styling with supercar power and an unmistakable exhaust note.

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Quick Links

Why Did Volkswagen Put a 500bhp W10 Engine In This BMW M5?! (We Drove It) (20 minute watch)

DRIVETRIBE uncovers a secret E39 M5 prototype that once served as Ferdinand Piëch’s daily driver, featuring a 500 horsepower (373 kW) W10 engine and a manual gearbox for a one-of-a-kind BMW–Volkswagen collaboration.

The Aston Martin Valhalla Is Nearly Ready for the Road (3 minute read)

Aston Martin's next plug-in hybrid supercar packs 1,065 horsepower (794 kW), a 217 mph (349 km/h) top speed, and enters final testing as production prepares to start in Q2.

Porsche Testing 2026 Cayenne EV In Two Different Chilli Strengths (3 minute read)

Porsche’s fourth-gen Cayenne will go fully electric on a new PPE platform with two distinct versions testing in Sweden, while the gas-powered variant continues alongside it for an upcoming late 2025 debut.

Winning’s Winning: 12 Cars With the Quickest Quarter-Mile Times (21 minute read)

Earning the top spot in a 12-car list, the 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach blitzes the quarter-mile in just 9.2 seconds, edging out EV rivals and legendary Ferraris alike.

Volvo has brought back its former boss to try and steady the ship (3 minute read)

Following a steep stock decline, Volvo reinstates ex-CEO Håkan Samuelsson for a two-year term, aiming to stabilize operations and recapture the brand’s momentum as Jim Rowan departs unexpectedly.

Feds Investigating 2.2M Hondas and Acuras for Maddening Start-Stop Failures (3 minute read)

NHTSA is probing over 2.2 million Honda and Acura models for start-stop systems that can fail to restart the engine, raising crash risks and prompting possible expanded recalls.

Toyota Designs Its Most Beautiful Cars in California (9 minute read)

Calty, Toyota’s US design studio, shaped icons from the original Prius to the new Land Cruiser, leveraging American creativity and early involvement to create bolder, more market-focused vehicles.

Forget Porsche 911s, we need more restomods like this excellent Isuzu 'Dragon Max' (2 minute read)

Isuzu’s revived TFR Space Cab, nicknamed ‘Dragon Max,’ wields 217 horsepower (162 kW) and 406 lb-ft (551 Nm) from a turbodiesel, sporting retro boxy styling, LED lighting, and a slammed stance for a standout Thai restomod.

Snowmobiling Through Yellowstone Is Hard, But Worth Freezing For (9 minute read)

Riding Ski-Doo snowmobiles across Yellowstone challenges riders with intense cold, deep powder, and physically demanding maneuvers, yet delivers spectacular scenery and thrilling adventure for those braving the elements.

The Bertone Runabout Is A Brand New Manual Supercar With Pop-Up Headlights (5 minute read)

Reviving a 1969 concept, Bertone’s new mid-engine Runabout features a 460-horsepower (343 kW) V6, six-speed manual, and pop-up headlights, blending retro wedge styling with modern performance in a limited run of 25 cars.