https://www.hotcars.com Whether you're a car enthusiast, industry insider, or simply looking for the latest headlines, the HotCars news team has you covered with comprehensive coverage of the automotive industry. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:15:19 GMT en-US hourly 60 This 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor Lightning render, courtesy of HotCars artist Rostislav Prokop takes the new Ranger and fuses two unrelated models together to create something truly electric.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:15:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/render-ford-ranger-lightning/ Toyota, the Japanese car brand that needs no introduction, seem to be doing everything right when it comes to their performance car offerings. In a twist no-one saw coming, the GR brand saw the return of the Toyota Supra, a new, more powerful GR86, and the introduction of the GR Yaris / GR Corolla.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:45:20 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/render-toyota-gr-rav4/ Ever since the Mazda RX-8 finished production in 2012, fans have been asking for a follow-up to the rotary sports car. The RX-8 may have lived in the shadow of the mythical RX-7, but it didn’t stop the public’s hunger for another rotary performance car.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:46:22 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/render-mazda-rx-9/ After a half century, Alfa Romeo is finally returning to its custom-built sports car heritage. The all-new Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is a hand-built, limited-edition supercar with exotic styling and cutting-edge performance. According to Alfa Romeo, it's a return to the brand's mid-century identity of motorsport superiority and production car prestige.

]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:51:20 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/alfa-romeos-new-33-stradale-supercar-ferrari-750-hp/ The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 arrived several months ago as the South Korean automaker’s electric vehicle spearhead. Taking inspiration from the well-received Prophecy EV concept, the Ioniq 6 is a four-door Hyundai EV sedan with seemingly unusual features and details.

]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:00:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/doug-demuro-thinks-2023-hyundai-ioniq-6-interesting/ For years, Jay Leno has brought dozens of unique and random cars on his YouTube channel, from classic Hudson Hornets and classic Ford Mustangs. Recently, the former host of the Tonight Show brought his friend Tim Allen of Home Improvement fame and his rare 1986 Ford RS200.

]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:45:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/jay-leno-tim-allen-ford-rs200/ Legions of fans will miss the Dodge Charger and Challenger when they bow their final bow this year. Retiring all the muscle cars from the lineup is a necessary move with pressure from governments and of course the conglomerate of Stellantis.

]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:01:24 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/dodge-hornet-scat-pack-render/ This new render from HotCars artist Rostislav Prokop should be unmistakable to people both old and young. That Kammback tail, the sleek aerodynamic front end, the compact silhouette.

]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:45:21 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/render-1990-honda-crx-restomod/ The third-generation Ford Focus RS was a seriously hot hatchback, with more power than you might think was necessary in a practical compact car. Not that anyone was complaining.

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:15:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/render-new-2024-ford-focus-rs/ Most auto enthusiasts have daydreamed about having their own personal version of a historic race car. Well, one man in Norway found a way to make it happy, recreating a road-legal version of the iconic Porsche 917 Le Mans racer at his home. Famed designer and Porsche enthusiast Magnus Walker took the 917 replica out for a spin around some amazing Norwegian roads in his latest YouTube video.

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:15:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/magnus-walker-enjoys-iconic-models-porsches-history/ The Subaru Impreza WRX STi is a rally and sports sedan hero that needs no introduction – but we’ll make one anyway. Coming out in 1992, the Subaru Impreza made a name for itself both in rallying and in the gearhead world. We can all picture the blue sedan with its hood scoop, gold wheels and big wing making jumps over crests in WRC videos or physically driving one on a video game console.

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:45:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/subaru-wrx-sti-returns-for-2024/ Luxury electric cars are becoming more common, as automakers carve out a niche that a certain demographic are willing to pay for. Ultra-high-performance EVs like the Tesla Model S Plaid and Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance are not just expensive, they’re capable of beating gas-powered supercars down the drag strip and then taking a family of four and their luggage in comfort back home.

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:30:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/porsche-992-turbo-s-vs-lucid-air-dream-race/ Porsche’s first electric car received a mixed reception when it greeted the public. It was always going to meet some level of skepticism, as the Taycan doesn’t have the key ingredient central to the traditional sports car experience: an engine, that makes sounds.

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 08:16:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/porsche-macan-ev-caught-out-in-the-wild-with-minimal-camo/ As long as car enthusiasts walk the Earth, they will enjoy walking through fields filled with old, rusty classic cars. That's exactly what the folks from the Auto Archeology did in their latest YouTube video, as they explored an impressive collection of rescued MOPAR muscle cars on a rural Midwest property. From Dodge Super Bees to Plymouth Roadrunners, the collection features quite an array of iconic models. And the owners have big plans.

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 21:20:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/mopar-treasure-trove-farm-field/ Automotive YouTube content channels are a dime a dozen, but thanks to intrepid adventurers like Effspot, sometimes some really special vehicles can get some exposure. Like this: the unmistakable Batman ‘Tumbler’ Batmobile, a faithful replica of the vehicle featured in various Batman films and yet to drive on the public road.

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:45:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/batmans-tumbler-inaugural-drive-gets-attention/ Modifying muscle cars to produce as much power as possible is nothing new. Far from it actually, but taking one to produce over 3,000 hp is a bit rarer. The folks over at FuelTech USA were not afraid to showcase that with this Jay Santos 1969 Chevrolet Camaro muscle car that is flexing some absolutely incredible power levels.

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:31:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/ludicrously-loud-camaro-3500-horsepower/ It all started with the purchase of three used Jeeps, to go and tackle some trails in the backcountry in Utah - but these are no Cherokees or Wranglers with modern technology and features.

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:20:20 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/cheap-jeep-showdown-moab/ 2023 is a landmark year in the world of the automotive industry since it is the end of an era for American muscle cars.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 19:02:34 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2024-ford-mustang-most-advanced-muscle-car/ Against the backdrop of our shift away from internal combustion engines and the rise of electric cars, there are lots of EV startups who are offering alternatives to the usual big names in the auto industry.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 16:01:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/porsche-taycan-bmw-ix-vs-human-horizons-hiphi-x-y/ As Shmee150 (Tim to those around him) on YouTube says – California is leading the charge… in charging. He is referencing the state’s ambitions as forerunners in the new race to provide electric charging infrastructure for a growing market of electric cars and become an example of the system that working well.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 14:00:21 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/rivian-journey-reveals-problems-with-charging-network/ Ford made headlines with the Ford Mustang GT3 and the brand’s return to Le Mans. Now, Ford is back with a car that we didn’t expect: the Ford Mustang GTD.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 11:15:21 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/ford-mustang-gtd-supercar-killer/ We’ve seen lots of races involving electric cars like the Rimac Nevera taking on exotic internal combustion-engined supercars, but everyone knows that in the real world, it’s hard to beat a fast motorcycle.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 09:00:20 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/supercharged-suzuki-hayabusa-vs-rimac-nevera-vs-moto-gp-bike/ Electric SUVs are becoming more common and there are a growing number of viable options for busy families or airport taxis, though larger, 3-row offerings are thin on the ground.

]]> Sat, 26 Aug 2023 23:30:20 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/kia-ev9-pickup-truck-to-rival-rivian/ Ford recently announced the ground-breaking ‘FP700’ pack for the Ford F-150 that among other things, adds a 3-liter Whipple supercharger to the pickup truck for big power.

]]> Sat, 26 Aug 2023 22:30:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/ford-svt-f150-lightning-render/ RacerX on YouTube is a loyal muscle car owner and a Mopar fan. In a recent update, the twin-turbo Mustang driver covers the subject of the Dodge Challenger. Specifically, its shortcomings and upgrades that can improve the driving experience of the Mopar muscle car.

]]> Sat, 26 Aug 2023 20:46:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/essential-mods-dodge-challenger/ It’s been over 40 years since Pontiac ceased production of the Catalina. Although this full-size model was often overshadowed by its smaller sibling, the iconic Pontiac GTO, it was a strong seller throughout the 1960s and 1970s and had the power to be a true muscle car.

]]> Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:00:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/big-comeback-pontiac-catalina/ HotCars artist Rostislav Prokop hits the ball out of the park with another 60s luxury car in the form of an exclusive render – the Oldsmobile Toronado. Back then, it could have been a muscle car, but there was really one thing that got in the way: the surprising use of front-wheel-drive.

]]> Sat, 26 Aug 2023 10:00:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/1966-oldsmobile-toronado-restomod-render/ RacerX on YouTube is a gearhead with experience in American muscle, and today he is back to share an interesting story. Through trial and error, he figured out that the Ford Mustang is simply the best when it comes to aftermarket upgrades and drag racing.

]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:15:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/twin-turbo-ford-mustang-replacement-for-dodge-charger-hellcat/ Kei cars have a reputation for their compact size, and equally tiny engines. Sports cars like the Suzuki Cappuccino use turbochargers to achieve sufficient power, but with only 63 hp, the dainty roadster is not a tire-burner.

]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:15:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/suzuki-cappuccino-turbocharged-rival-to-mazda-miata/ Throttle House on YouTube are back with another polished piece of content, featuring a drag and roll race between three sports sedans.

]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 08:45:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/big-three-performance-sedans-drag-race/ BMW's smallest M car has evolved through several iterations over the years, from a pint-sized sports coupe to the muscular new model introduced for 2023. Now, each variant of the BMW M2 finally gets to test its mettle against the rest in a series of drag races.

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 23:10:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/baby-bmw-m-battle-all-generations-of-m2-take-their-beef-to-the-track/ New images of the supposed redesigned 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan have surfaced, and they show a crossover that has shed its hard edges in favor of a design language that seems to borrow from the ID.4 electric car. Though previous photos have shown the car's interior in some detail, these are the clearest images we have seen of the new Tiguan's exterior.

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:16:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/volkswagen-tiguan-leak-id4-inspiration/ Over on The Fast Lane Trucks’s YouTube channel, the team are no strangers to putting pickup trucks to the test in real-world tests. This is no test of endurance and neither is it a drag race: it is a real off-road comparison between two of General Motor’s mid-sized, off road-ready trucks.

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:51:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/gmc-canyon-at4x-vs-chevy-colorado-trail-boss/ Although the MG4 XPower won’t be coming to the US, at least soon, it’s an electric car that is worth paying attention to.

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:40:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/mg4-xpower-vs-nissan-r35-gtr-vs-lamborghini-gallardo/ KTM just dropped a bombshell with the launch of the all-new 2024 390 Duke, and now the streets can become your personal gymkhana. Boasting the agility of a caffeinated squirrel, the lightness of a feather in a windstorm, and the punch of a pro boxer, this middle-weight mischief-maker naked motorcycle, is itching to dance through every twist and twirl. Equipped with futuristic rider gadgets, a frame that's fresher than morning toast, an adjustable "choose-your-own-adventure" suspension, and a look that screams "I'm here to party", the 2024 KTM 390 Duke is surely going to be the undisputed king of asphalt antics! Let's take a closer look at this new 'corner rocket'.

]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 21:35:32 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2024-ktm-390-duke-launch/ Whenever someone mentions Plymouth in an automotive conversation, the models that people may recall are the Belvedere, Barracuda, Road Runner, and Superbird, among other classic cars. One Plymouth model called the Savoy has been somehow forgettable, probably due to the fact that it didn’t live long enough to bear the special HEMI 426 engine.

]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:01:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/1958-plymouth-savoy-hiding-big-surprise-under-hood/ Folks at Hoonigan have recreated the epic drag race between a Toyota Supra MKIV and a Ferrari F355 Spider from the first Fast and Furious flick. But to make this tribute race more thrilling, they have decided to go for a slightly different approach.

]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:45:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/fast-furious-supra-tribute-car-legendary-movie-drag-race/ The Buick GNX is one of the most iconic American muscle cars ever made. Besides its stunning 'Darth Vader' exterior styling, what also makes the GNX one of the most cherished high-performance cars from the 80s is its 276-horsepower turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 engine.

]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:30:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/gnx-inspired-buick-3800-muscle-truck-rendering/ In an era where sustainability meets luxury, Arc has unveiled its latest masterpiece specifically for the US market: the Founder’s Signature Edition of the Arc Vector. Designed by the visionary Arc founder Mark Truman, this new edition is not just a motorcycle; it's a statement of art, innovation, and passion.

]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:18:32 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/advanced-electric-motorcycle-arc-vector-signature-edition/ Audi is in the midst of a performance car renaissance, balancing its budding performance EV lineup with a storied tradition of internal combustion performance cars. Now, the two ends of the Audi performance spectrum have collided.

]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 22:00:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/ken-blocks-hoonitron-battles-audi-fastest-sports-cars/ Richard Hammond wants to give a new lease on life to the quirky Chevrolet SSR pickup he drove in the Grand Tour special Eurocrash. He shared the news in a recent Drivetribe video, asking the viewers what direction he should take with restoring this wacky convertible muscle truck.

]]> Mon, 21 Aug 2023 21:15:21 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/chevy-ssr-redesign-concept-richard-hammond/ Sure, the Pontiac GTO was the original muscle car, but if you’re going solely on V8 power numbers, the Pontiac Grand Prix beat the GTO to the post by two years, coming out in 1962.

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 12:00:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/1962-pontiac-grand-prix-restomod/ The Ford Mustang has been one of the most famous and celebrated sports cars since its introduction in the 1960s. While the Mustang has adopted a number of styles over the years, one of the more distinct looks the Mustang wore came in the 1980s and early 1990s with the Fox Body style.

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:00:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/fox-body-ford-mustang-returns-with-purpose/ Do you ever wonder what would happen if some of the world's biggest, heaviest, and most powerful SUVs faced off in a drag race? Fortunately, the folks over at Hagerty had the same thought and made it happen in their latest YouTube video.

]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 22:00:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/heaviest-supercars-battle-f-150-raptor-drag-race/ Station Wagons are slowly losing popularity in the United States as crossovers and SUVs are eating up their market share. But these long roofs still have a decent cult following among certain sections of car enthusiasts who admire them for offering a unique package that none of the high-riding utility vehicles can provide.

]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:45:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/lexus-is-sportwagon-rendering/ The Ford Mustang is entering a new era, it appears. Ford has unveiled an all-new supercar bearing the Mustang nameplate and using the same architecture and engineering as the Mustang GT3 race car. It's called the 2025 Mustang GTD, and Ford claims it will leave the likes of Porsche, Aston Martin, and Mercedes-Benz in the rearview mirror.

]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:30:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/ford-800-hp-new-mustang-gtd/ It’s not difficult to rank Forza Horizon 5 as one of the most realistic racing games so far. Yet, some Italian automakers from the Forza Horizon series -- Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, and Lancia -- are seemingly absent in the fifth installment. The “Italian Automotive” update, however, is bringing these automakers back to the game, along with 16 of their machines.

]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 17:01:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/forza-horizon-5-italian-automotive-update/ The GMC Typhoon was a seriously quick-performance SUV for its time. Under the hood, it packed in the same high-performance turbocharged V6 as the mighty 1991 Syclone pickup. But unlike the super truck, the Typhoon was way more practical and usable, based on GMC's 2-door Jimmy SUV.

]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:05:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/typhoon-inspired-minivan-digital-gmc-a-team/ Behold the Automobili Pininfarina B95. The Italian design house, responsible for some of the most iconic Ferraris and other memorable cars in automobile history, today present the world’s first electric hyper-Barchetta in time for Monterey Car Week. Pininfarina’s B95 is also the brand’s first coach-built machine.

]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 03:00:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/pininfarina-b95-electric-hypercar/ Toyota’s GR Supra is now over four years old. But since the automaker started production of the first original Supra back in 1978, the sports car is actually 45 years old this year. This gives Toyota a good reason to celebrate, and in doing so, it is releasing a special edition of the GR Supra that also references the famous MkIV Supra from the Fast & Furious – the 45th Anniversary Edition.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 23:15:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/toyotas-gr-supra-45th-anniversary-fast-furious/ The recent Grand Tour Special, Eurocrash, saw Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May cruise across Europe in some interesting vehicles. For the epic trip, Hammond selected the Chevrolet SSR retro-pickup truck convertible, a vehicle that never sold in great numbers but one that fitted the ethos of the trip.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:16:21 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/richard-hammond-bought-chevrolet-ssr-grand-tour-eurocrash/ Just in time for Monterey Car Week, Acura is creating a splash following its global debut today of its first-ever EV, and the return of the ZDX nameplate.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:00:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/acura-reveals-zdx-type-s-first-ever-electric-suv/ We love a good digital concept at HotCars, particularly if it involves a Porsche 911. The highly talented Al Yasid has come up with a render of the German sports car that takes it to new heights, possibly influenced by hot rods or even some classic American muscle.

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:36:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/porsche-911-render-adds-american-muscle/ Watch out, Dark Horse — there's another high-performance Mustang on the horizon.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 22:21:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/ford-mustang-gtd-leaked/ The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering during the Monterey Car Week has become a favorite place for automakers to reveal their new vehicle offerings. This is especially true for new style-focused models that wanted to make an impression on American soil.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:45:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/kias-ev6-limited-edition-style-driven-suv/ As years go by, a vehicle may attain a timeless appeal or lose its charm. To keep sales coming, automakers may update or refresh their models in the middle of their life cycle. They may also create special edition models, in which distinct features may reignite the vehicle’s desirability.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:15:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2024-volvo-xc60-black-edition/ Mercedes-Benz will debut the all-new 2024 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 MANUFAKTUR Big Sur at this year's Pebble Beach Automotive Week, marking the launch of the MANUFAKTUR customization program in the U.S. market.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:01:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/limited-edition-2024-mercedes-amg-sl-63-manufaktur-big-sur/ Turn 10 Studios is getting ready to launch the next edition of Forza Motorsport, which has been undergoing development for the past few years. Five new videos have gone up recently on the game's YouTube channel, giving us another peak at the game and revealing five of the 20 tracks that will be available in-game at launch. The most eye-catching of these is Maple Valley, a staple of the Forza Motorsport franchise making its return for the first time in a while.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:45:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/maple-valley-returning-new-forza-motorsport/ The excitement around the 2024 Ford Mustang continues to grow as Ford gears up to begin delivering the muscle car in the next week. The latest generation of the Mustang has been selling well, so much so that The Detroit News is reporting that it is the V8 engine version of the Mustang that is selling the best, with more than two-thirds of orders for the muscle car made up of versions with the 5.0-liter V8 under the hood.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 14:45:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/demand-soared-2024-ford-mustang-v8/ It has only been months since Fisker started deliveries of its attention-seeking Ocean electric SUV. Things could get inconvenient for supporters of the EV startup brand when the only available charging stations nearby are those of Tesla.

]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 22:15:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/fisker-adopt-tesla-charging-port/ The Porsche 911 is one of the greatest sports car ever made. It can dominate the road and the track, but it might be out of its element when taken off-road.

]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:45:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/porsche-911-dakar-nurburgring-lap/ The V12 engine is a dying breed, with smaller engines and electrification set to phase it out. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy that screaming every sound now and again.

]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:45:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/last-v12-powered-de-tomaso-p72-monza-circuit/ Ford is no stranger to rugged pickup trucks, especially when talking about their Raptor lineup. With that in mind, RMA Special Vehicles have taken things up a notch with their new Ranger FG-P. This is a light, tactical vehicle that is developed for defense and security operations.

]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:30:20 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/ultra-rugged-ford-ranger-fg-p-run-jet-fuel/ Tesla Motors essentially changed the perception of the driving public towards electric cars. It achieved this through several factors, such as killing range anxiety by offering Model S, Model X, Model Y, and Model 3 EVs with ample all-electric range.

]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 19:46:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/tesla-cheaper-standard-range-model-s-model-x/ The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is one of the most impressive supercars of the 21st century, and remarkably it is 20 years since the supercar made its debut. McLaren has decided to celebrate that milestone with a stunning display at the McLaren Technology Center (MTC), with a fantastic display of a wide array of SLR McLarens, ranging from prototypes to production versions to some of the special editions.

]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 19:15:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/mclaren-celebrates-slr-anniversary-special-lineup/ Over on the Hoonigan YouTube channel, the This VS That segment has played host to a variety of sports cars, tuner cars and even supercars. This iteration features a twin-turbo Ford F-150 going up against an Audi S4.

]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:16:13 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/ls-swap-audi-s5-sleeper-vs-twin-turbo-ford-f-150/ Cadillac created something special with the Cadillac Escalade-V SUV. With a 3-row interior, this 6,200-lb SUV can both tow 8,000 lbs and hit 60 mph in under 4.5 seconds.

]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:30:01 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/h1000-dodge-durango-hellcat-by-hennessey-vs-cadillac-escalade-v/ The diesel engine is on borrowed time, with many automakers already having phased out the supposed black sheep of the internal combustion engine family, due to its smoggy emissions. Yet the compression-ignition engine is a supremely capable unit to have - especially in an off-roader such as this Jeep Gladiator where it offers fuel economy and hill-munching torque.

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:30:14 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/jeep-gladiator-rubicon-farout-edition-end-of-diesel-engine/ Lamborghini signified its intentions to finally embrace electrification with the new Revuelto. While it’s a hybrid supercar with environmental aspirations, the new Revuelto is more about insanity than being the most environmentally friendly.

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:26:13 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/lamborghini-says-upcoming-ev-truly-thrilling/ The announcement of the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV in the U.S. fills a big gap in the market since the previous generation left in 2021. Now, the new Land Cruiser just got even more interesting. Toyota revealed its MPG estimates, which put the Land Cruiser ahead of some of its biggest rivals including the Ford Bronco.

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 20:20:14 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/toyota-land-cruiser-more-economical-ford-bronco/ The Shelby Cobra is easily one of the most iconic sports cars in American history, and replicas of the Cobra are regularly built in the modern era. Classic Recreations, a Dallas-based company best known for its carbon-fiber-bodied muscle cars, is revealing its new 1,000-hp carbon-bodied Shelby Cobra Diamond Edition.

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 20:05:14 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/classic-recreations-diamond-edition-shelby-cobra/ Around three months ago, Aston Martin made some headlines when it unveiled the first super-tourer in the world – the DB12 Coupe. It may have the number 12 in its name, but the DB12 has for the first time since the BD7 dropped the V12 from its engine bay.

]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:05:13 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/aston-martin-db12-volante-roadster/ An expensive hybrid hypercar like the Porsche 918 Spyder should be faster than a car worth 15 times less – but sadly price isn’t an indicator of performance.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 08:30:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/honda-integra-vs-hybrid-porsche-supercar-race/ Ford's range of Raptor models seriously caught the attention of the public, and it’s easy to see why. With a rugged style, meaningful power, and off-road competence, the Ford F-150, Ford Bronco and Ford Ranger are marketing genius in Raptor form.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 21:00:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/bronco-based-ford-econoline-raptor-render/ Upstart electric car manufacturer Fisker has released more details about the Ronin Convertible, and the limited-production EV super car looks impressive.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:00:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/stunning-electric-fisker-ronin-convertible/ The Volkswagen ID.Buzz van is a popular EV in Germany. Customers are even excited about the possibility that the ID.Buzz would get a camper van – the ID.Buzz California.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:30:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/camper-version-idbuzz-might-not-happen/ Gordon Murray’s spectacular T.50 and T.33 blew us away when they were first launched, and now the supercars from his company Gordon Murray Automotive are set for their U.S. debut. The T.50s Niki Lauda edition, and the Spider version of the T.33, will make that debut at the upcoming Monterey Car Week, as part of The Quail, A Special Motorsports Gathering on August 18th.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:30:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/gordon-murrays-t50s-niki-lauda-t33-spider-debut-monterey/ The 2023 Lexus LC500 and Porsche 911 Carrera are two fast cars that aren’t quite aimed at the same market. The Lexus is about delivering fast luxury for the road, while the 911 Carrera is more about sports car performance.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:00:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2023-lexus-lc500-porsche-911-carrera-drag-race/ TeslaCam, the camera system on the Tesla electric cars, has captured its fair share of dramatic moments. One was posted recently on YouTube by ViralHog, showing a Tesla Model 3 capturing the moment a tire blew out on a classic Triumph TR7 convertible sports car while it was driving on an Ohio Highway.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:46:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/teslacam-tire-blowout-triumph-tr7/ For Land Rover enthusiasts, the Defender Trophy Edition isn’t just another Defender SUV model. For American owners of the 2022 Defender Trophy Edition, it was the ultimate iteration of the SUV that came with a possible ticket to an off-road adventure contest with fellow Defender Trophy Edition owners. The Defender Trophy Edition is coming back for the 2023 model year, and with that, comes a special competition.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:31:14 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/land-rovers-defender-trophy-edition-off-road-adventure/ Phil Morrison wanted to buy this 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo 964, but he had to chase it down. First, it got sold in an auction before he could get his hands on it. Then after tracking it down and driving the performance car across Japan on his honeymoon, he finally got it sent back to the UK for some upgrades.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/rauh-welt-porsche-911-turbo-widebody-epic/ In this entertaining drag race comparison from automotive YouTube content creators CarWow, presenter Mat Watson reveals how good the BMW M240i is against the M2 when it comes to pure acceleration.

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:01:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/bmw-m240i-vs-more-expensive-bmw-m2/ The newest Ferrari hypercar was recently spotted conducting testing under camouflage — and it looks pretty hardcore.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:45:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/camo-ferrari-f250-hypercar-looks-intense/ The Bugatti Chiron has bowed out from production, but the Rimac-owned supercar manufacturer was not ready to let it die just yet. Thanks to the request of one customer, Bugatti’s Sur Mesure program has created the Chiron Super Sport Golden Era.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:45:13 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/bugattis-latest-chiron-hand-drawn-masterpiece/ The all-new Mercedes-AMG GT will show its face for the first time at Monterey Car Week, and it's ready to take the performance brand into its next chapter. Arriving at Pebble Beach next week, the new two-door sports car aims to continue Mercedes-AMG's legacy of brash, muscular, high-performance machinery under the Mercedes-Benz umbrella.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:30:14 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/mercedes-amg-gt-monterey/ The midsize SUV segment is getting hotter as more options enter the market. The choices are now more diverse, especially when the Toyota Land Cruiser came back after a three-year hiatus. Knowing what’s coming, the Hyundai has totally redesigned its Santa Fe midsize SUV for the 2024 model.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:15:13 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/hyundai-2024-santa-fe-bigger-more-stylish/ Chevrolet’s Blazer is one of General Motors' most respectable SUVs, and a new version is incoming with the Blazer EV SS. But we think that the SUV could look even more exciting than it does. We're clearly not the only ones as a design shared by General Motors Design’s Instagram page revealed a dramatic-looking SUV, with some sharp and wild angles and lines.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:45:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/chevrolet-blazer-k5-revival-gm-sketch/ Brabus is one of the most famous tuners in the automotive world, with a main focus on Mercedes vehicles such as sedans and the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. The latest beast from the German tuners is this epic Mercedes-Maybach S680 V12, taking the luxury sedan and creating the Mercedes-Maybach Brabus 850. That number is an indication of the power the sedan now makes.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:31:14 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/brabus-mercedes-maybach-s680-new-heights/ It’s the summer break for Formula 1 drivers, and while some head to the beach or focus on their training, Max Verstappen had a different idea. He swapped his F1 car’s cockpit for a go in a 1992 Mazda RX-7 drift car that makes 600 horsepower.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:01:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/max-verstappen-learns-drift/ The Dodge Charger and Challenger are going away after this year – but that’s not all. Aside from the demise of the muscle car, the Chevrolet Camaro will also be ducking out of existence, leaving Chevy’s Corvette and the Ford Mustang to carry on the great automotive past.

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:45:22 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/chrysler-300c-4-door-luxury-muscle-car/ Velocity Modern Classics have just attempted to build their first restomod that isn’t a Ford. After restomodding F-150s, Mustangs, and Broncos, Velocity has had a go at a Chevrolet for the first time with a K5 Blazer, and it looks pretty awesome.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 20:30:23 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/velocitys-k5-blazer-amazing-restomod/ Porsche jumped into EV space when it unveiled the Taycan in 2019. This electric model now sells more vehicles than the current 911. However, there are Porsche fans who wanted a more classic flavor with a modern twist as an electric car.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 18:30:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/porsche-911-america-roadster-electric-conversion/ As one of the premiere sedans in the world, the BMW 7 Series is the ride of choice for VIPs, such as the wealthy, high-ranking government officials, and even celebrities. These personalities may want expensive yet extensive armored protection in case of road ambushes while inside their luxury cars.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:45:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/bmw-7-series-i7-protection-protect-bullets-grenades-drones/ Cadillac's flagship SUV is going electric. The 2025 Cadillac Escalade EQ brings the iconic nameplate to a dedicated EV platform with three rows of seats, massive power, and heaps of luxury features.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:10:21 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/cadillacs-escalade-iq-ev-suvs-large-luxury/ Bugatti, via its Instagram account, sent fans a peek of its upcoming special edition Chiron. The official debut for the special edition Chiron will take place on the 10th of August, 2023. The Instagram reveal was fairly cryptic. It featured two photos and a short video.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:00:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/bugatti-teased-gold-chiron/ In the metropolis of Detroit, Michigan, a certain pickup truck was seen driving around with discretion. The pickup in question is seemingly a RAM that sources claim is a new 2025 RAM 1500 Rebel test mule. The vehicle was seen in camouflage, hiding the front and rear ends, attempting to conceal as much as possible.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:30:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2025-ram-1500-rebel-testing-front-rear-camo/ Porsche and Lamborghini have been adversaries in the performance car world for six decades. But they've never squared off quite like this.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/lamborghini-sterrato-vs-porsche-dakar/ It was only a matter of time. GM Electric car owners now have the ability to power their homes via their EVs. Thanks to a new charging innovation, GM EV owners can turn their cars into a backup power source at their convenience.

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 22:46:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/all-new-gm-evs-support-powering-home/ When it comes to straight-line acceleration, it's hard to beat the brute force of electric power. That advantage was on full display when the folks at carwow pitted two electric hypercars against an 11-year-old Formula 1 car for a drag race. The Rimac Nevera, McMurtry Speirling, and Red Bull RB8 put the hammer down to see which performance car was quickest.

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 22:31:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/drag-race-rimac-nevera-mcmurtry-speirling-red-bull-f1-car/ Hennessey sent strong signals that it was ready to challenge the supercar and hypercar space with the Venom F5 Coupe and Roadster. Since the company wanted to offer a more extreme version with a track-focused personality, it launched the insane Venom F5 Revolution.

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 19:15:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/hennessey-venom-f5-revolution-roadster/