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Ferrari Gets In On The SUV Game: The Upcoming V12 Powered Purosangue Is The Company’s First Foray Into Lux SUVs

(By Tom Lohnes) – Ferrari is possibly the most well-known manufacturer of vehicles on the planet. Sure, some of their cars over the years have been less than good, but they’re still highly...

Small and Mighty: The Latest Audi RS3 Packs 401hp, An 8-Speed Dual Clutch, and A Price That’s Nice For The Segment

(By Tom Lohnes) – The Audi RS3 is a monster. With over 400 horses on tap from a turbocharged 5-cylinder, the RS3 really takes the VW Golf platform to the limits of its factory performance....

2024 Mustang News: More Of The Same…But Cleaner? No New Engines For The ’24 Mustang Announced

(By Tom Lohnes) – Well, that’s kind of a bummer. According to an executive at Ford performance, the 2024 Ford Mustang is launching with the same two regular engines it already has. According...

Stickin’ It To ‘Em: The Toyota Supra Has Finally Gained A Factory Manual Transmission Option

(By Tom Lohnes) – The day is finally here. The Current-generation Toyota Supra can now be had with three pedals just like all of its predecessors. Since it launched at the Detroit auto show in...

Visions Of The Future Past: The Porsche 911 S/C Is The True Definition Of A German Factory Hot Rod

(By Tom Lohnes) – Porsche is known for many things. Their deep and impressive racing history, their record-breaking acceleration figures on some of their newer cars, and being the only sports...

Big Baller , Shot Caller: The 2023 BMW 7-Series Is A Complete Revamp Of The Brand’s Flagship

(By Tom Lohnes)- A new BMW 7-series is always a big deal. As the flagship sedan in the lineup, it’s job is to pioneer new technology and look for the company. If you recall, Chris Bangle...

Controversial No More: Mercedes Adds SUV Variant To Its EQS EV Portfolio

(By Tom Lohnes) – The Mercedes-EQ EQS came out to a lot of controversy. With un-Mercedes-like looks, an insane optional dashboard setup, and shocking numbers, not everyone totally agreed on...

Hot Hauler: The Upcoming Maverick ST Sounds Like It Will Be Big Fun In A Little Package

(By Tom Lohnes) – As we already know, the Ford Focus ST is long dead in the US. The days of affordable fun in a small, practical vehicle from Ford have been over since 2018. Well, what if I...

Mercedes Joins The Incredible Shrinking Engines Club: The SL43 Packs 2.0-Liters And Nearly 400hp!

(By Tom Lohnes) – The Mercedes-AMG SL is a fantastic car. With menacing looks, a beautiful interior equipped with a backseat, V8 power, and a convertible top, the SL is the quintessential GT...

Finally: The Toyota GR Corolla Is Here And This Hatchback Is Everything We Hoped It Would Be

(By Tom Lohnes) – Well, it’s finally here. After seemingly endless teasers and hints, the Toyota GR Corolla has finally been revealed. This is the first truly crazy vehicle Toyota has made...

Et Tu, Lotus?! The Upcoming Eletre Is The First Lotus SUV Ever Offered – Is That Wrong?

(By Tom Lohnes) – When you think of an SUV, chances are a Jeep Wrangler or Chevrolet Suburban pop into your head. These vehicles are responsible for the huge uprise in SUV sales, and will have...

Not A Moment Too Soon: Toyota To Offically Unveil GR Corolla This Thursday -The Hot Hatch We Need

(By Tom Lohnes) – Well folks, the teasers are over. After three images, two videos, and two more final images that surfaced today, Toyota has finally decided to show us their new hot hatch on...

Great Video: This Toyota Film Promoting The GR86 Drifting Through A Mall Also Teases The Upcoming GR Corolla!

(By Tom Lohnes) – The Toyota GR Corolla really can’t come soon enough. With turbocharged 3-cylinder power, a manual transmission, and AWD in a small and relatively cheap package, this hot...

Come One, Come All: Maserati Introduces The Grecale Into An Already Packed Premium Crossover Class

(By Tom Lohnes) –  Maserati isn’t in great shape as of right now. Sure, they’re slowly reinventing their brand with the MC20 supercar and various new EVs, but the sales of their volume...