https://www.hotcars.com The latest videos covering automotive news, reviews, interviews, and more. 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/ 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/ 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/ Toyota's revised truck and SUV line-up packs in a serious punch. New models for the Sequoia and Tundra are a massive upgrade over their previous-gen versions. The recently revealed 2024 Tacoma completely changes the mid-size pickup game. The only model that is still due for an update is the Toyota 4Runner. Toyota will likely bring in its renewed version as a 2025 model later this year. Just like its body-on-frame siblings, the new 4Runner will also get a host of revisions across the board. But the most important improvement over the current version will be the introduction of the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain.

]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2023 01:01:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2025-toyota-4runner-hybrid-big-trouble-jeep-wrangler-4xe/ Toyota’s recent reveal of the 2024 Tacoma got us thinking about the 4Runner. The midsize item has been long in the tooth, and we expect Toyota to launch the sixth-gen 4Runner around mid-to late 2024 as a 2025 model.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 23:00:20 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2024-toyota-4runner-most-versatile-family-friendly-suv/ We recently covered a story about a mysterious new camouflaged Mustang being tested by Shelby America. All rumors on it suggest that a wilder Mustang Dark Hose is in the making. This got us excited and impatient, which is why we took matters into our hands to create the perfect blueprint for a 2024 Ford Mustang Shelby Dark Horse.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 21:00:21 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2024-ford-mustang-svt-cobra-terminator-ultimate-muscle-car/ Volkswagen’s Karmann Ghia is one of the forgotten sports cars, developed across three models from the 1950s to the 1970s. Its design bore some resemblance to the Alpine A110 of the time, but unlike the Alpine it has never had a modern revival. That is until our hugely talented renderer Rostislav Prokop got his digital pen art and designed this new Karmann Ghia for 2023, one that would make good use of the Volkswagen R powertrain.

]]> Sun, 27 Aug 2023 15:05:22 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/volkswagen-karmann-ghia-render-sports-car-alpine-a110-should-fear/ 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/ 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/ American Restoration premiered in 2010 on The History Channel and became an immediate hit in the era of Pawn Stars and Counting Cars. The show showcased Rick Dale at his Las Vegas-based business, Rick's Restorations. Rick, who restored everything from classic cars to vending machines, had a knack for taking old and falling apart items and breathing new life into them. He was the soul of this show and why it amassed millions of viewers worldwide.

]]> Sat, 26 Aug 2023 11:00:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/where-the-cast-from-american-restoration-is-today/ 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/ The 1987 Buick GNX was a seriously fast car for its time. With a 3.8-liter turbocharged V6 under its hood, it was quicker to 60 MPH than some notable high-performance cars from that era, such as the Ferrari F40, Chevrolet Corvette, and the Ford Mustang GT.

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 13:00:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/1987-buick-gnx-restomod-render-vintage-grit-modern-performance/ The Lincoln Continental was America's first personal luxury car. It went into production in 1939 as a convertible and coupe and later morphed into a high-end sedan that ran for ten generations. 2020 was the last model year for this premium automobile as Lincoln switched over to exist as a brand that only makes luxury crossovers and SUVs.

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 12:00:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2024-lincoln-continental-concept-personal-luxury-car/ 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 wizards of the HotCars art department have imagined what a modern BMW Z4 would look like as a hard-top coupe. Additionally, we can't help but imagine the M division may also love to add their special magic to the concept. So, we welcome the 2025 BMW Z4 M Coupe imagined by our in-house digital artist, Rostislav Prokrop.

]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 11:00:20 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2025-bmw-z4-m-coupe-render-return-clown-shoe/ 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/ At HotCars, we can't get enough of good custom renderings. Luckily for us, we have some talented artists crafting some amazing digital creations. One of those artists is Rostislav Prokop, who has taken on the AMC Rebel Machine of the 1970s and turned it into a modern restomod, worthy of an AMC comeback and with some dramatic changes to the exterior design.

]]> Sat, 19 Aug 2023 13:00:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/amc-rebel-machine-rendering-amc-return-we-want/ We love a good rendering here at HotCars, and thankfully we have some talented renderers on our team including Timothy Adry Emmanuel. He has crafted some amazing renders for us, including a 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS, complete in widebody and restomod form with some outstanding modifications to create the vehicle that you didn’t think you needed.

]]> Sat, 19 Aug 2023 12:01:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/1964-chevrolet-impala-ss-widebody-rendering-restomod-you-needed/ The Ferrari F50 is one of the greatest supercars ever made. It's a pure-blood Italian prancing horse, packing in a V12 engine borrowed from a Ferrari Formula One race car. With only 349 units rolling out of Maranello, it's an extremely rare 90s classic that's worth millions of dollars today.

]]> Sat, 19 Aug 2023 11:00:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2024-ferrari-f50-render-next-v12-supercar/ 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/ The V8 engine has been an indelible part of automotive history since its introduction in the early 1900s. After over a century of mechanical and technological advancement, the V8 engine has come in sizes, aspirations, and displacements. One of the most recognizable and iconic V8s is the American V8 engine. Known for its straight-line prowess, the American V8 revolutionized the market, sparking off the Mopar wars, the golden age of the muscle car, and the pony car segment.

]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:00:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/american-v8-engines-last-500000-miles/ 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/ Porsche was among one of the first legacy automakers to offer an SUV in its line-up. The Cayenne made its debut in 2002. In the two decades since then, it has morphed into a handsome and fun-to-drive mid-size luxury SUV.

]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:00:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/1980-cayenne-suv-render-porsche-944-turbo-off-road/ The Tesla Model S is one of the quickest electric luxury sedans currently on sale. Off the line, it can reach 60 MPH in a lightning-fast 3.1 seconds. The Model S Plaid, with its tri-motor setup, dials things up a notch, clocking 60 MPH in just 1.9 seconds - faster than a Bugatti Chiron.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 11:01:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/tesla-model-s-plaid-dakar-racer-digital-render/ 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/ Want an affordable sports car? It’s the Mazda Miata. Want a small daily driver that’s reliable? Still Miata. How about a track-day toy that can shame more powerful sports cars around a racetrack? Good ol’ Miata once again.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2026-mazda-miata-ev-concept-render/ There was a time when American personal luxury cars were arguably superior to those from the German likes of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi. The 60s Chrysler Imperial and the 70s Lincoln Continental are fine examples of how beauty and luxury were fused to create gorgeous land yachts. But in today's luxury cars, that essence of a lavish American coupe dream is missing.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:00:20 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/modern-cadillac-eldorado-render-american-personal-luxury-cars/ The "Trans Am" is one of the most popular nameplates of the badass 70s muscle car era. The 1974 Pontiac Trans Am Super Duty is extra-special because it was the last big horsepower muscle car before the stricter emission standards and other binding rules kicked in. Our 1974 Trans Am Super Duty Restomod, rendered by HotCars artist Rostislav Prokop, continues Pontiac's 70s legacy and creates the wildest-ever version of the iconic Trans Am.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 11:00:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/1974-pontiac-trans-am-super-duty-restomod-render/ The Buick Grand National is one of the most famous G-Body cars ever built, with the most famous generation the second one from 1978 to 1987. It is the latter year that saw the most fame, with the exceptional Buick GNX elevating it to new heights. In honor of that beast, HotCars digital artist Timothy Adry Emmanuel has crafted this exceptional rendering of the 1987 Grand National, resto-modding the Buick so it is ready for 2023.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:00:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/1987-buick-grand-national-restomod-rendering-gnx-revival/ The era of pure muscle cars, as we know, is coming to an end. The Chevrolet Camaro is getting a very bland send-off, and Dodge is planning to woo us with a 2-door Dodge Charger EV. In this bold upcoming world of e-Muscle, only Ford plans to give us the nostalgic pill a bit longer, as the seventh-gen S650 Mustang brakes cover in 2024.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:00:14 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2025-ford-capri-render-over-2024-mustang-europe/ It is hard to argue that the 1991 GMC Syclone wasn't one of the coolest pickup trucks ever built. Besides having a stellar exterior design, it also packed in a mighty 4.3-liter turbocharged V6, putting out 280 horsepower and the ability to breach 60 MPH in 4.2 seconds.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 11:00:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2023-gmc-syclone-6x6-muscle-truck-render/ A ‘restomod’ is an umbrella term a little open to interpretation, but we mostly have a good idea of what it means. Sometimes classic car restomods are subtle, sometimes they are bolder. Then you get to this: the 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS by HotCars digital artist Timothy Adry Emmanuel.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:15:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/render-1964-chevrolet-impala-ss-restomod/ When we’re talking about muscle cars from the 70s, you can’t make a list of the greats without mentioning the AMC Rebel Machine. This short-lived legend arrived for 1970, a year after the AMC SC/Rambler, another classic nameplate from the same brand.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:30:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/render-amc-rebel-the-machine-modern-version/ If you call your new muscle car both a ‘rebel’ and ‘the machine’ you should probably back it up with some substance. That’s what AMC did with the 1970 AMC Rebel The Machine, and then they painted in white, red and blue, because America.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:45:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/render-amc-rebel-machine/ American Land Cruiser fanatics can rejoice — Toyota has unveiled its redesigned version of its iconic off-road SUV for the U.S. market.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 01:20:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/toyota-land-cruiser-returns/ This new BMW Z4 M render is something that you can’t buy: a hard-top coupe version of the Z4 roadster. For the first generation a coupe was available, the second generation brought a folding metal roof, and now it is purely a convertible.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:30:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2024-bmw-z4-m-coupe-render/ As far as classic cars go, the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is easily recognizable. The vintage coupe was also an important model for the German brand – it was the first new car after the ‘Type 1’, or Volkswagen Beetle.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 08:45:19 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/render-modern-volkswagen-karmann-ghia/ Over the years, Ford has made some wonderful cars, but some stand out more as pure automotive sensations. The Mustang is one such car that helped Ford prosper as one of the most valuable American automakers in the world.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/ford-capri-muscle-car-restomod-render-mustang-cousin/ The Ford Mustang Dark Horse R has arrived, and it's leaning fully into its role as a dedicated turnkey race car.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:25:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/ford-mustang-dark-horse-r-reveal/ Honda (and by extension, Acura) has a rich history of producing epic high-performance cars that are a treat to drive. The NSX, S2000, Civic Type-R, and Integra Type-R are a few examples.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:01:14 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2024-honda-prelude-sports-coupe-reimagined-digital-render/ The Hilux is one of the toughest Toyota trucks ever made. It's right up there with the Land Cruiser in terms of reliability and has a global reputation for being a highly versatile and durable four-wheel drive vehicle. We can't get the latest-gen Hilux in the States, and there are a handful of reasons for that.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:30:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/toyota-hilux-restomod-render-workhorse-mean-dragster/ The Dodge Charger is bidding adieu at the end of 2023, but one model that often gets overlooked is the Shelby Charger from the fifth generation of the muscle car. This was a modified Charger by the late, great Carroll Shelby, who turned his focus towards the styling and suspension of the muscle car.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:31:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/1987-dodge-shelby-charger-restomod-render-underrated-classic/ Now in its 14th model year, the fifth-generation Toyota 4Runner is still among the best-sellers in the US mid-size SUV class. Although it doesn't sell as well as the family-friendly Toyota Highlander, the rugged, body-on-frame mid-size 4Runner still carries its weight against rival SUVs like the Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler. However, the 4Runner's competitors have already received recent redesigns (Wrangler in 2018, Bronco in 2021), so Toyota cannot expect the aging 4Runner generation to hold the fort for long.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2024-toyota-4runner-what-we-know/ There’s something ominous about a black, modified Buick Grand National, but this one has something darker about it. Just one look at the front end gives away its intentions. It’s a fully built performance car with one focus and only a pinch of sentimentality.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:30:22 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/render-1987-buick-grand-national-restomod/ Discovery Channel's Fast N' Loud was one of the most entertaining automotive reality shows of its time. It revolved around the daily workings of the Texas-based Gas Monkey Garage, where the owner, Richard Rawlings, and his crew would turn junk cars into stunning pieces of art. After airing its pilot episode in 2012, the show successfully ran 16 seasons and wrapped up in 2020 when Rawlings decided to quit Discovery and continue as a free agent.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:30:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/fast-n-loud-cast-members-today/ Aaron Kaufman is a fabricator and hot rodder who shot to fame in the 2012 Discovery reality series Fast N'Loud. He was one of the founding members of the Gas Monkey Garage, which is currently headed by the larger-than-life personality Richard Rawlings.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 19:31:14 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/aaron-kaufman-from-gas-monkey-garage-today/ Ford v Ferrari is one of the greatest car movies, period. It’s also a testament to the lengths people would go to when Enzo Ferrari rubbed them the wrong way. But there might even be a better story out there and it gave us one of the most valuable Ferraris in the world: the Ferrari 250 GT SWB Breadvan.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:01:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/ferrari-testarossa-shooting-brake-breadvan-homage/ Rimac likely isn't coming up with an electric performance SUV anytime soon. The Croatian brand's founder and CEO, Mate Rimac, has made this clear on a number of occasions - but so did the top leaders at other legacy supercar makers at one point, including Ferrari, which recently unveiled the spectacular Purosangue.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 11:00:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/rimac-suv-render-all-electric-off-roader/ The Chevrolet Corvette is a long-running and iconic nameplate, the quintessential American sports car; pure and untouchable. Well, not quite – like many other models from other brands, what makes a Corvette is subject to change. For the C8 Chevy Corvette generation, Chevrolet shocked the world with a mid-engined layout. Next, Chevy surprised all the gear heads with a hybrid ‘Vette – the Corvette E-Ray.

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:00:21 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/c8-chevrolet-corvette-shooting-brake-concept-render/ When we think of the Dodge Charger, the second-generation muscle car comes to mind, with its memorable styling and potent powertrain options. It was a tough act to follow, and today the luxury-focused fourth generation is somewhat unloved.

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:16:13 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/1987-dodge-charger-shelby-restomod-render/ The Shelby Daytona Coupe holds a legendary status in American automotive history. Caroll Shelby built it to serve just one purpose - beat the Ferrari 250 GTO on the race track. Between 1964 and 1965, six examples of this iconic GT Class race car battled it out with the Ferrari in multiple races as part of the International Championship for GT Manufacturers series.

]]> Sat, 15 Jul 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/shelby-daytona-coupe-restomod-classic-muscle-modern-performance/ It looks like things are coming full circle for the Hummer. Originally developed for the U.S. Military as the HMMWV (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle), then adapted for civilian use, the reborn GMC Hummer EV may soon be pressed into service.

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 19:00:13 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/military-hummer-ev-coming-soon/ Lamborghini debuted its first ever hybrid racecar at Goodwood today: The SC63 hypercar not only marks the company's entry into the full FIA World Endurance Championship, but is built to showcase and develop the hybrid technology that Lamborghini will be using in all its road-going vehicles within the next two years.

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:30:14 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/lamborghini-sc63-lmdh-racer-debut/ Dodge has a rich history of producing epic muscle cars. While the Challenger and Charger are two of the most popular high-performance models made by the brand, in the past, the carmaker has given us a handful of other equally amazing V8-powered hooligans that have the potential to knock your socks off.

]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/dodge-super-bee-restomod-render-ready-drag-strip/ The Toyota Land Cruiser is returning to the U.S., but this time in a whole new avatar. It won't be a full-sized SUV like its predecessor, but it will shrink in size to fit into the mid-size segment. Though the updated version of this legendary off-roader will share the same TNGA-F underpinnings as the J300 sold outside America, it won't have much else in common with it.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:00:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/digital-concept-2025-toyota-land-cruiser/ 1962 was the last model year for the C1 Corvette, and there are a lot of reasons why it holds a special place in this iconic sports car's history. From a performance perspective, it was the most powerful version of the first-gen Vette thanks to its bigger 327 ci V8. Variants equipped with fuel injection were producing 360 horsepower, which was pretty impressive for that period.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:35:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/supercharged-1962-chevrolet-corvette-restomod-render/ The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 being faster than the Hellcat Dodge Challenger is no surprise given its potent powerplant and lighter body. Even the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse doesn't stand a chance against the Camaro ZL1 with the 1LE package. We are talking about a Chevrolet muscle car that has practically remained unchanged since 2016.

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 20:15:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/camaro-zl1-4-door-render-chevrolets-greatest-comeback/ Since the tragic passing of her father Ken, Lia Block has been making waves in the rallying world. She recently participated in the Nitrocross NEXT series and has been storming to victories in the American Rally Association Championship. She is currently sixth in the overall 2023 standings, with some brilliant class victories to her name. Now, she is making her debut in Extreme E with Carl Cox Motorsport at the upcoming Island X Prix.

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 18:35:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/lia-block-extreme-e-debut-sardinia/ The 4th of July has plenty of traditions for many North Americans. But there is one tradition that we don’t think many other places in the country will replicate. Just outside of Anchorage in Alaska, in Glacier View River Retreat, there is an event run every July 4th. This is a fun, charming, and crazy car hurling event that looks like something from Top Gear. This sees various vehicles that are quickly launched off a cliff down a 300-foot drop. Whether they are good old reliable cars, sedans or even pickup trucks.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 22:00:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/alaska-cars-cliff-july/ Thanks to non-stop innovation and engineering, finding a lousy motorcycle is getting harder by the day. However, there are a certain few bikes that stand head and shoulders above the rest. Depending on your motorcycling experience, if you're a first-timer, a veteran, or anything in between, there's an excellent motorcycle for you.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:30:14 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/best-motorcycles-in-2023/ In some ways, holding the concept of a Ferrari in one's mind next to the idea of a station wagon feels like a cognitive disconnect. But like many sports car manufacturers, Ferrari has produced its fair share of shooting brakes. This tradition goes back at least to the 1960s, with the Ferrari 250 GT SWB Breadvan straight on through to the recent GTC4Lusso.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 23:15:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/ferrari-testarossa-shooting-brake-render/ If you wanted to create a restomod based on a classic car, the sky, as they say, would be the limit. With so many outfits capable of turning round almost any car in any condition into a modern performance machine, money is seemingly the only obstacle.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:00:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/1967-chevrolet-impala-ss-restomod/ HotCars artist Timothy Adry Emmanuel brings us another render from the Sports Car Hall Of Fame; except this one could really get described as a supercar. Back in 2003 the Porsche Carrera GT was a supercar to all intents and purposes.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:00:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/porsche-carrera-gt-new-version-render/ Pontiac gave us a lot of stunning muscle cars. The original one was, of course, the 1964 GTO. But there were several other high-performance models that the brand made during the golden era of the 1960s. Among these were popular names such as the Bonneville, Le Mans, Firebird, and Trans Am. But besides these, there were a few others that are forgotten but were equally epic.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:06:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/1965-pontiac-catalina-restomod-render-modern-american-muscle/ Toyota is revising its truck and SUV line-up with exciting new models, and the update for the 4Runner is due soon. The mid-size family off-roader will switch to its sixth generation next year, with the new version expected to go on sale by 2025. It will closely relate to the 2024 Tacoma that just debuted in the United States.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:06:14 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2025-toyota-4runner-over-ford-bronco/ Lia Block has just lived out her late father Ken Block’s dreams. The 16-year old has taken Block’s purpose-built for Pikes Peak, 1,400hp Hoonipigasus across the finish line at Pikes Peak, otherwise known as the Race to The Clouds. The pink-pig Porsche debuted last year, with pro-rally driver and Gymkhana specialist Ken Block turning his attention to taming Pikes Peak and setting the class record there. Unfortunate engine troubles cut his attempt short last year, and a tragic snowmobile accident took the ace-driver away before he could fulfill his long-standing dream of racing at Pikes Peak.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:05:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/lia-block-tames-hoonipigasus-pikes-peak/ The GT2, and the later GT2 RS, are the holy grail for many Porsche enthusiasts. The luxury German manufacturer has been building these high-performance variants since 1993, but we haven’t had a new edition since the GT2 RS version of the 991-generation finished its run in 2020.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:15:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/992-porsche-911-gt2-rs-digital-concept/ There are far more affordable classic cars to perform a ‘restomod’ makeover on, but few can match the intrinsic style and iconic lines that make up performance car royalty like the original Shelby Daytona Coupe. It got built in 6 examples to take on Ferrari in GT racing in the 60s.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 22:01:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/1965-shelby-daytona-coupe-restomod/ This Coronet is aggressive – subjected to the same gamma rays that turned Bruce Banner into the Hulk, the Dodge Coronet restomod gets mutated into something more dangerous.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 07:30:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/1970-dodge-coronet-426-hemi-restomod/ That Ford is working on an electric Bronco is something of an open secret. In fact, more than a few enthusiasts were a little surprised that the new-gen Ford Bronco wasn’t available with an electrified powertrain at launch. But now that the Blue Oval has tasted success with the Ford F-150 Lightning, it makes sense that a Bronco Lightning makes an appearance. Even more so when patent leaks showed a Bronco off-roader with a roof-mounted, removable battery pack.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:05:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/electric-ford-bronco-preview/ Toyota is no stranger to pickup trucks. Before nameplates like the Tacoma, Hilux, and Tundra resonated with gearheads, it's pertinent to note that the Japanese-based automaker ventured into the pickup segment with a compact truck tagged the "Stout." Making its debut in 1964, the Toyota Stout was a half-ton truck powered by a 1.9 liter four-cylinder engine rated at a measly 86 horsepower. However, the Stout's tenure was short-lived (1964-1967), selling four units in the first year and over 900 in the second.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:30:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/toyota-stout-pickup-truck-features/ The Gazoo Racing-inspired Toyota models are gaining some serious clout in the industry. What started out with mass production of the latest Supra model has now rolled out through several releases such as the awesome GR Corolla, GR Yaris, and GR86. Even pickup truck fans might have rejoiced at the news of the Hilux GR Sport, although we won't likely ever see it in the U.S. market.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:00:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/toyota-tacoma-gr-x-runner-render/ The original muscle car – the 1964 Pontiac GTO – also had a bigger brother. It borrowed European terminology for its name: the 2+2. Pontiac’s 1965 Catalina 2+2 was a sporty, full-size coupe.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:00:18 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/1965-pontiac-catalina-22-restomod-render/ General Motors is responsible for many classic iterations of American muscle cars such as the Pontiac GTO and the legendary Chevrolet Camaro. While base models on these cars are still impressive, few models draw more attention than the performance trims. The Camaro has had many different performance models through its many iterations, with Chevrolet bringing about a renaissance of the iconic Z/28 trim in 2014.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:01:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/camaro-z28-could-rescue-nameplate-gm/ The Chevrolet Corvette is one of the longest continually made sports cars with eight generations and counting since 1953. The latest C8 generation with its mid-engine platform continues to see success in the market and the top of the line 2023 Corvette Z06 is making an even bigger splash with its supercar beating flat-plane crank V8.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:00:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/c4-chevrolet-corvette-zr1-returns/ The last Cadillac Eldorado wasn’t a bad looking car, and by all accounts it was a smooth mover with a torquey V8 to keep things ticking along nicely. You could say it looks a bit conservative today though.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:00:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2001-cadillac-eldorado-new-version-render/ Toyota’s Century has a specific set of skills, like Liam Neeson. But unlike a regular assassin it will instead put you to sleep by way of its silent, cosseting and comfortable ride; its torquey V8 engines intended to provide smooth cruising.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:00:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/toyota-century-suv-render/ For the Chevrolet Corvette, the model year 1962 signaled the closing of an era. It was the C1's last year as well as the last year for solid-axle suspension and exposed headlights, the latter of which wouldn't appear again until 2005.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:00:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/1962-corvette-restomod-render/ The Chevrolet Camaro has been one of the most iconic American muscle cars since its debut in 1967. The sixth generation has been one of the very best from the bow tie brand and will likely get remembered fondly because it could be the last to feature a combustion engine. While there is no confirmation on what will happen after the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ends production, the most likely scenario is some sort of EV similar to Dodge's Charger Daytona SRT.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:15:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/chevrolet-camaro-zl1-sedan-render/ With overall car ratings on this list below 50, it's safe to say these cars failed, as determined by Consumer Reports. As such, you won't find us picking any of these examples for 2023. If you've ever wondered what goes into the ratings by experts in automotive reliability, read on.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:30:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/new-cars-we-will-stay-away-from-in-2023/ The rugged SUV market is a competitive place with familiar titans at the top – the Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner alongside relative-newcomers: the Ford Bronco and Land Rover Defender. But hybrid rivals are slowly catching up.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 18:45:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/ford-bronco-lightning-suv-ev/ Here we have the next big thing, courtesy of HotCars artist Timothy Adry Emmanuel: a render representation of the upcoming C8 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 sports car. Not only that, but this is the ZR1 convertible version, which will allow top-down motoring with the most power yet seen in a Corvette.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 17:46:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/c8-chevrolet-corvette-zr1-convertible/ For 2023, Dodge brought back the Super Bee name as a ‘last call’ model for the Dodge Charger, a nameplate that goes all the way back to the end of the 60s. Based on the Dodge Coronet, the Bee got offered with the expensive 7-liter Hemi V8 that offered 425 hp but commanded a significant premium back in the day. Considering the Super Bee was a budget muscle car perhaps it made less sense with the Hemi engine.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:15:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/1970-dodge-coronet-426-hemi-render/ HotCars digital artist Rostislav Prokop dares to bring back one of the most iconic Ford supercars ever: the GT90. It was a concept car, and a drivable one at that, one that looked unlike anything else in 1995.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 21:15:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/modern-ford-gt90-render/ There was a time when BMW made some of the most beautiful sports sedans around. Cars like the understated yet brawny 2001 BMW M3 come to mind. Unfortunately the same can’t be said of the 2023 BMW M3, which comes off as looking like it’s trying just a little too hard. Modern, sharp and bold, no doubt, but perhaps a little over-styled for BMW-enthusiasts’ tastes. Which led us to think up a third-gen BMW M3 with a modern twist.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 15:05:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/widebody-bmw-e46-m3-concept/ In the hypercar arms race, and the battle between internal combustion and batteries, production cars are reaching speeds beyond what we previously thought possible. However, rather than increasing exponentially in line with Moore's Law, speed gets harder to come by as we approach the upper limits of the automobile’s fundamental design.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:45:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/bugatti-chiron-300-mph-top-speed/ Produced from 1993 to 2002, the 4th-gen Chevrolet Camaro set itself apart from the model's previous generations. Gone are the 3rd-gen Camaro's geometric lines and flared arches. Instead, Chevy shaved the hard edges down and the front end resembles a catfish's flattened head, hence the name "Catfish Camaro."

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 21:00:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/catfish-chevy-camaro-ss-restomod-render/ Recently, Toyota has teased a new Land Cruiser for the North American market. This is despite the reliable 4x4 model from Toyota having a complicated relationship with the American market in recent times. The J200 wasn’t a strong seller for the Japanese manufacturer, who then didn’t opt to offer Americans the J300 model that it unveiled in 2021.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:15:14 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/new-toyota-land-cruiser-digital-concept/ Forza Horizon 5 has consistently been one of the most popular racing games in the world ever since its release in late 2021. With over 10 million players logged in during its first week on the market, the game broke the record for the most number of people online during that time. The racing game’s appeal is obvious: with over 500 performance cars in the game now, Forza Horizon 5 also comes with a ton of new simulation characteristics and dynamics that makes driving even more realistic.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 23:30:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/fastest-cars-in-forza-horizon-5/ The caped crusader famously demanded his vehicles come in black. Just like his many batmobiles, this reimagined 1977 Pontiac Le Mans Can Am would solely be available in the shade of the night. Pontiac only offered the original model in white, so this is a fitting way of presenting its shadowy modern sibling.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:00:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/pontiac-lemans-can-am-restomod-render/ Forza Motorsport is one of the most beloved racing titles. The latest trailer for its latest installment just dropped, along with new details on the gameplay, tracks, graphics, and physics. Much to many fans' delight, it looks like Turn 10's acclaimed racing title would deliver on many things it promised. Forza Motorsport will be out October 10, 2023 on the Xbox Series X, Series S, and Windows PCs.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:05:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/new-forza-motorsport-trailer/ These days, speculation abounds about the much-anticipated C8 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. We've gleaned enough details about the ZR1 to guess that it might lift some cues from the new Z06, such as its gargantuan tires, wider body, and carbon-ceramic brakes. It could also be packing a twin-turbo variant of the LT6 V8, with the potential for surpassing the Z06's rating of 670 hp.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:00:17 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/c8-chevrolet-corvette-zr1-render/ Toyota has built some pretty epic off-roaders in the past. The original Land Cruiser was in a league of its own. Even the brand's current breed of utility vehicles, like the 4Runner and the renewed Tacoma, offer impressive levels of capability. But there is one SUV in the brand's history that holds a special place in the hearts of a lot of outdoor enthusiasts - the FJ Cruiser.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:06:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/toyota-fj-cruiser-render-iconic-off-roader/ The infamous Nissan Skyline GT-R had been burning up the streets and tracks of the world for a decade before the final, and arguably greatest, iteration got unleashed. It was, of course, the truly iconic R34 model.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:16:13 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/godzilla-r34-skyline-gtr-digital-concept/ Of all the special Ford Mustangs from the current S550 generation, you could argue that the Bullitt Mustang was a subtle yet intriguing package that offered just the right blend of minor changes to make a quirky alternative to the other GTs and the Mach 1. The connection to the Steve McQueen feature film and the pared-back nature of the Bullitt is appealing as it was for the last two generations of this dark green limited-edition muscle car.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:15:16 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/2024-s650-ford-mustang-bullitt-render/ In 1986, BMW produced a homologation model of their 3-Series to comply with the rules of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft race series competition. What was originally intended to be a limited-production sports car took off in popularity and thus the BMW M3 story began.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:01:15 GMT https://www.hotcars.com/bmw-e46-m3-digital-concept/