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  • Andy Kalmowitz's crotch in the BMW M2 CS's M Carbon Bucket seats
    25

    Ow! My Balls!

    The M Carbon Buckets in BMW's M2 CS did a commendable job holding my thunder thighs in place, but seem designed to ensure I can't have children in the future.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 5 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of an orange and blue Bugatti Veyron
    36

    Bugatti Is Making Larger OEM Veyron Wheels That Don't Need To Use $40,000 PAX Tires

    The new wheel setup debuted in Monterey on a Veyron that underwent Bugatti's full recommission program, receiving a fresh color scheme and other new options.

    By Daniel Golson 1 day ago Read More
  • An infographic of the 2016 Volvo XC90 showcasing its PowerPulse anti-lag system.
    5

    Volvo Used Compressed Air To Spin A Turbo For Lag-Free Boost, But It Didn't Catch On

    When other automakers were addressing turbo lag with variable-geometry turbos, sequential turbocharging, or electrical assistance, Volvo had a different idea.

    By Viraaj Bhatnagar 1 day ago Read More
  • 2027 Genesis GV90 Neolun coach doors open
    131

    2027 Genesis GV90 Neolun Brutally Mogs Rolls-Royce With B-Pillar-Less Coach Doors And Heated Wood Floors

    Beyond the optional coach doors this 657-hp electric flagship SUV also has a motorized shifter, cashmere and stone trim, swiveling seats and a full roof airbag.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a 2027 Hyundai Tucson
    50

    2027 Hyundai Tucson Looks Even Wilder Than The New Elantra

    Hyundai revealed the radical design of the fifth-gen Tucson in Korea, but we probably won't have to wait long to get U.S.-spec details.

    By Daniel Golson 2 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Sperimentale Pininfarina Coupe at Pebble Beach
    3

    This Proto-GTO 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Sperimentale Pininfarina Coupe Will Be Coming To Your Gran Turismo Garage

    This year's Gran Turismo Trophy went to this 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Sperimentale Pininfarina Coupe, a prototype racer that led to the creation of the 250 GTO.

    By Daniel Golson 3 days ago Read More
  • Door card and dashboard of the Bentley Torcal.
    21

    Bentley Torcal EV Is Getting Sheep Wool Upholstery And Ombré Wood Trim

    It's the first wool upholstery in a car to achieve 100% certification by the Responsible Wool Standard, and the wood is made from 1,000 individual layers.

    By Chris Tsui 3 days ago Read More
  • A black Duesenberg SSJ Special Speedster at Pebble Beach
    17

    One-Of-Two 1935 Duesenberg SSJ Special Speedster Once Owned By Clark Gable Wins 75th Pebble Beach Concours

    With over 200 cars competing, the Duesenberg took home the title of Best of Show, beating out a 1938 Delahaye and two different Ferrari 375s.

    By Daniel Golson 4 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a green Spyker C8 Preliator XXV Coupe
    34

    Spyker Is Back With The 800-HP, Gold-Plated, Manual-Only C8 Preliator XXV Coupe

    As of earlier this week Spyker had already sold 19 of the 25 it's going to make, and the one you see here is the first production unit already delivered.

    By Daniel Golson 7 days ago Read More
  • Porsche Flachbau RS one-off customer build based on a 991.2 911 GT2 RS
    7

    Moby Dick-Inspired Slantnose 911 GT2 RS Explains Porsche's Mysterious 'Flachbau' And 'Flachbau RS' Trademarks

    The Flachbau RS is based on a 991.2 GT2 RS, and three prototypes were developed and tested at the Nürburgring to make sure its performance back up the wing.

    By Collin Woodard 7 days ago Read More
  • A blue E36-generation BMW 325i drift car at a competition.
    6

    The BMW M50 Inline-Six Is Why Cheap E36 325is Still Refuse To Die

    The BMW E36 325i is still hugely popular with car enthusiasts, but the reason so many examples survive is because that 2.5-liter engine is just so good.

    By Peter Nelson 7 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a red McLaren McL 6GT
    21

    McLaren Goes Retro With The McL 6GT, Its First Manual Car Since The F1

    The McL 6GT is inspired by the M6GT, founder Bruce McLaren's unrealized supercar dream.

    By Daniel Golson 8 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a brown Czinger 21C Spyder
    11

    Czinger 21C Spyder Has More Downforce Than Any Other Convertible And The Coolest Brakes You'll See All Week

    At 150 mph the 21C Spyder produces 3,307 pounds of downforce with the roof on, matching the coupe, and with it off that figure slightly drops to 3,267 pounds.

    By Daniel Golson 8 days ago Read More
  • 2027 Rivian R1S pop-out cupholder
    18

    The Cupholders On Rivian's New Captain's Chairs Are Delightfully Simple Pleasures For Parents

    Rivian says captain's chairs were the most-requested feature from current R1S owners.

    By Nico DeMattia 8 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the Acura Nexera Vision concept
    23

    Acura Nexera Vision Concept Previews The Next Era Of Acura Design, But Not A New Sports Car

    The first Acura to wear some of the Nexera's design cues will be the RDX hybrid that's coming out in the next year or two.

    By Daniel Golson 8 days ago Read More
  • Interior of the Jaguar Type 01, showing the dash
    88

    Jaguar Type 01 Interior Looks Smooth, Minimal, Natural

    Your eyes aren't fooling you — that's a small center screen!

    By Amber DaSilva 9 days ago Read More
  • three Curated by Cadillac Escalade IQs
    22

    Curated By Cadillac Program Brings A Taste Of The Celestiq Customization Experience To The Escalade IQ

    For a mere $54,995, Escalade IQ buyers will get to choose from 160 paint colors and 44 leather options, with a dedicated design concierge called in to help.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 11 days ago Read More
  • Eccentrica V12 Roadster front 3/4
    30

    Eccentrica's Lamborghini Diablo Restomod Is Now Available As A Roadster, Still Firmly In The Uncanny Valley

    Only 19 of these reimagined Diablos will be made, and because it's a convertible it's automatically better than the Eccentrica V12 Coupe we've already seen.

    By Collin Woodard 11 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a green 2027 Volkswagen Atlas
    23

    2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Is Improved And Attractive If Unsurprising

    If you've seen the redesigned three-row Atlas, the new two-row Cross Sport will be exactly what you expected.

    By Daniel Golson 12 days ago Read More
  • A rear-mounted spare shown on an old red Buick.
    12

    12 Cars With Rear-Mounted Spare Tires That Aren't Jeeps

    The rear-mounted spare tire is relatively uncommon in today's automotive world. However, here is a handful of new and old vehicles that come with one.

    By Josh West 13 days ago Read More
  • front three-quarters shot of a metallic sand-colored BMW 645 parked in front of rocks and a blue sky
    87

    Time Has Been Kind To BMW's 'Bangle Butt' Styling

    Unsurprisingly, the traditionalist automotive media were put off by BMW's new design language, but I remember loving the bold new direction as a kid.

    By Logan K. Carter 13 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of the rear bumper on a 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV
    39

    Why Cars From The '70s Have Those Giant Bumpers

    The huge bumpers on cars built in much of the 1970s weren't the automakers' own brainstorm. In fact, they fought against them — and ended up winning.

    By Charles Krome 14 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a green Dodge Charger
    30

    Dodge Bringing More Awesome Colors And Graphics To The Masses With Expanded Jailbreak Program

    In addition to lots of new colors, Dodge is introducing translucent tinted stripes to the Charger and Durango.

    By Daniel Golson 14 days ago Read More
  • A modularly built Slate SUV
    17

    5 Cars That Did Modular Bodywork Before The Slate Truck

    Slate's modular truck may seem like a pathbreaker, but it's far from the first vehicle with swappable parts. These production cars and concepts got there first.

    By Brad Brownell 15 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the Bugatti Destrier
    33

    One-Off Bugatti Destrier Is A Pure Design Exaggeration Based On The Extreme Bolide Track Car

    The outrageous Destrier is named after the most well-known type of medieval war horses, which seems fitting given its race car underpinnings.

    By Daniel Golson 16 days ago Read More
  • Hennessey Blackbird front three-quarters.
    22

    New Hennessey Blackbird Wants To Give You 'Analog Overload' With No Turbos, No Screens, And A Manual

    Hennessey will make 71 of its new Blackbird hypercar for $2.5 million each, with production starting sometime in 2029 or 2030

    By Nico DeMattia 18 days ago Read More
  • Lamborghini Revuelto Miura 60° Homage and Miura
    13

    Lamborghini Revuelto Miura 60° Homage Is Another Birthday Tribute To The First True Supercar

    If you feel the need to overrule Lamborghini's designers, is this really the special edition for you?

    By Andy Kalmowitz 18 days ago Read More
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