Porsche Once Bought a BMW to Hide Its First Front-Engined Car

Porsche Once Bought a BMW to Hide Its First Front-Engined Car

Automakers go to great lengths to conceal the appearance of their future products and keep prying eyes from uncovering design details. Over the decades, this has evolved into a fascinating art of deception. From masking tape and cardboard to vinyl sheets and black panels, companies have steadily refined the formula for making the lives of … Read more

Ford Racing Teases a ‘Production Road Car’ for 2026. Could It Be a New GT?

Ford Racing Teases a 'Production Road Car' for 2026. Could It Be a New GT?

Outside of a few special editions that have trickled out over the last few years—like the pricey Mk IV—the second-generation Ford GT effectively ended production in 2022. After six successful years, Ford retired its flagship two-door performance car, offering no sign that a successor was in the works. That could soon change. Ford announced today … Read more

Mechanic Totals Car: Now What?

Mechanic Totals Car: Now What?

A Facebook reel capturing the universal fear of automotive repair estimates has struck a nerve with car owners. Jdmretrogio (@Jdmretrogio) posted a seven-second animated video on Oct. 8 that perfectly encapsulates every driver’s worst nightmare at the repair shop. Viewers clearly relate. The brief clip features a surreal animated collage with a car in the … Read more

Toyota Car Salesmen: Do They Lie?

Toyota Car Salesmen: Do They Lie?

Buying a car can be overwhelming and, if you’re not careful, it’s easy to get taken advantage of. Even after you’ve done the research, looked at online quotes and price comparisons, dealerships still find ways to make the process confusing. Couple Catches Car Salesman In a Lie TikTok user Olivia (@sylver.witch) shared her recent experience … Read more

Car Crash Scams: How Do They Work?

Car Crash Scams: How Do They Work?

An Austin woman was driving home from work when a black car suddenly pulled directly into her path. The incident left her shaken and other drivers stunned by her evasive maneuver—but the real shock came when she learned this might be part of a growing trend targeting drivers across the country. Now she’s convinced that what … Read more

This Company Made a Ferrari 599XX Race Car for the Road. It Rules

This Company Made a Ferrari 599XX Race Car for the Road. It Rules

Talos Vehicles, a British engineering firm that specializes in low-volume performance cars, has unveiled a new sports car after a lengthy two years of development. On the surface, it looks like a modified version of the Ferrari 599 GTB (because it is), but the so-called XXT is closer to a 599XX race car for the … Read more

Travis Pastrana’s New Gymkhana Car Is a ‘Completely Unhinged’ Subaru Brat

Travis Pastrana's New Gymkhana Car Is a 'Completely Unhinged' Subaru Brat

Gymkhana is back for its latest iteration. That means there’s a crazy new Gymkhana build to go with it. We all remember the Family Huckster—Travis Pastrana’s active aero Subaru GL built for Gymkhana 12. Now there’s an even crazier “Brataroo 9500 Turbo,” a 9,500 rpm, carbon-bodied, active aero lunatic Subaru Brat that just debuted at … Read more

Mazda’s Rotary Sports Car Revival Faces Uncertain Future

Mazda's Rotary Sports Car Revival Faces Uncertain Future

Hard to believe it’s already been two years since Mazda lifted the covers off the Iconic SP. Given the company’s track record of not bringing promising concept cars to fruition, we’ve been cautiously optimistic ever since. After all, we’ve been burned before: Remember the 2015 RX-Vision? That rotary-powered, rear-wheel-drive coupe never materialized, and its spiritual … Read more

Avis Mystery Car: Is It Worth It?

Avis Mystery Car: Is It Worth It?

A woman was surprised by the vehicle she received as part of Avis’s “mystery car” rental option. This selection effectively leaves patrons’ cars up to the business’ choice whenever they arrive to pick up their ride. TikTok user Annie (@unotheunit) documented the whip she received upon opting for this choice in a social media post. … Read more