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2025-04-23

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Releases & Reviews

2025 Porsche Macan Turbo EV Review: The Anti-Tesla (11 minute read)

Porsche’s new electric Macan feels like a love letter to driving purists, combining modern EV performance with classic Porsche touches—physical volume knob, real gear selector, and air suspension. Its 630 hp (470 kW) twin‑motor setup rockets to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.1 seconds, and an EPA‑rated 288 mile (463 km) range ensures it’s as practical as it is visceral.

Tested: 2025 Ford F-150 XLT Hybrid Is the Everyman's Truck (9 minute read)

The F‑150 XLT PowerBoost proves that hybrid tech can enhance America’s favorite pickup without losing its all‑purpose spirit. Its 430 hp (321 kW) V6‑electric combo delivers a 0–60 mph sprint in 5.0 seconds and a 23 mpg (10 L/100 km) EPA rating, while Pro Power Onboard outlets and BlueCruise hands‑free driving underscore its everyday versatility.

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Technology, Market Data & Analysis

Low Gas Prices Explained – Key Factors Driving Trend and Whether It’ll Last (3 minute read)

Spring fuel prices have dipped to around $3.16 per gallon ($0.84 per liter) as post–spring‑break demand softens and crude markets cool, giving drivers a reprieve from last year’s highs. With U.S. production up to 9.4 million barrels per day and lean inventories, experts warn that recessions or trade‑war shifts could upend the trend.

Hertz Just Leaked Your Data—Now It Wants to Inspect Cars With AI (3 minute read)

After a vendor breach exposed data on over 100,000 customers—including credit cards, licenses, and in rare cases SSNs—Hertz is doubling down on tech, partnering with UVeye to scan returned vehicles like an “MRI for cars.” The AI program will debut at Atlanta airport, promising faster, more accurate damage checks without manual guesswork.

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Car Culture

The McMurtry Spéirling: What it's like to drive upside down | Chris Harris on Cars (14 minute watch)

Chris Harris takes viewers to Swinhay House to witness the electric McMurtry Spéirling stick upside down on a flat plate, weighing one ton (907 kg) but generating more than two tons (1,814 kg) of fan‑driven downforce. Beyond the spectacle, the clip showcases British engineering pushing the limits of what “downforce” really means—all without magnets or sleight of hand.

New Hoonigan Series Blends Time-Trial, Rally, and Epic Machinery (1 minute read)

Hoonigan’s Rally Speedrun Championship drops drivers onto a 1.3 mile (2.1 km) course carved with jumps, blind crests, and sandy chicanes. From Jeff Zwart’s 450 hp (336 kW) Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Car to Blake Wilkey’s 660 hp (492 kW) trophy truck, each episode revels in adrenaline and expert analysis.

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Miscellaneous

The Italian Job: $218K Ferrari Roma Straight up Disappeared en Route to Dealership (3 minute read)

In a twist worthy of a caper film, a $218,000 Ferrari Roma vanished from Denver en route to Minneapolis after a phony KT Logistics crew bypassed basic ID and bill‑of‑lading checks. Now Lithia Motors is suing the dealer and broker for negligence, seeking full reimbursement and damages.

New Mazda Miatas Are Stuck at Ports For Some Unknown Reason: Report (3 minute read)

Enthusiasts report certain 35th Anniversary MX‑5s languishing at U.S. ports for weeks, waiting on a software or electronic module fix before delivery. Like past VW emissions holds, this snag highlights the delicate final‑mile process and has hopeful buyers refreshing tracking updates daily.

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Quick Links

The 1000HP Revuelto: Using Tech to Beat Weight (and keep the V12! - TheSmokingTire (20 minute watch)

TheSmokingTire’s Revuelto blends a naturally aspirated 6.5 L V12 with three electric motors for a combined 1,014 hp (756 kW) and 1,044 lb‑ft (1,416 Nm), hits 0–60 mph in 2.2 seconds, and offers about 4 miles (6 km) of EV range.

BMW M5 vs Porsche Taycan Turbo GT: Super-Saloon Track Test! (25 minute watch)

Top Gear pits BMW M5’s 727 hp (542 kW) twin‑turbo V8 against Taycan Turbo GT’s 952 hp (710 kW), with the latter winning the 0–62 mph dash by 1.3 seconds and lapping Dunlop at 114.3 seconds.

Mercedes-AMG GT63 S PHEV Is the Quickest Non-EV 4-Door We've Tested (3 minute read)

The GT63 S PHEV’s 630 hp (469 kW) V8 plus 201 hp (150 kW) rear electric motor deliver 831 hp (620 kW) total, 0–60 mph in 2.4 seconds, and a 10.5‑second quarter‑mile at 131 mph (211 km/h).

Subaru Could Revive the STI Badge—but Not on the Car You're Thinking (3 minute read)

Subaru Europe boss David Dello Stritto confirms STI’s comeback exclusively as EV models with AWD and Toyota partnership support, replacing combustion-based performance with electric power.

LS-Swap Your RC Car With This Scale-Model V-8 Engine (2 minute read)

Mad RC’s 1:10 scale plastic V8 model with working belts, alternator, power-steering pump, and optional supercharger, assembling via tiny screws for $109.99 ($169.99 with supercharger).

Sound Up: The Lexus GR GT3 Sports Car Sounds Amazing (2 minute read)

Lexus GR GT3’s prototype roars through Laguna Seca’s Corkscrew with a burly twin‑turbo V8, hinting at a 2026 production supercar likely exceeding 500 hp (373 kW).

New Land Rover Defender ‘Sport’ EV: What We Know (3 minute read)

Land Rover’s compact Defender EV, built on JLR’s 800 V EMA platform with 350 kW fast charging, standard AWD, boxy styling with low‑mounted taillights looks for a 2028 debut.

Bond Movie Cars Skyrocket in Value at Auction (3 minute read)

Hagerty analysts found Bond movie cars fetch on average a 1,000% price uplift versus regular models, with the top example achieving nearly a 5,000% premium.

Track Day Cars You Can Actually Afford (10 minute read)

Motortrend’s profiles ten track‑day–ready cars under $15,000, from sub‑$5,000 Honda Fits weighing under 2,600 lb (1,179 kg) to Mazda Miatas and Corvette C5s, highlighting affordability and fun.