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This is your chance to own some of the most exclusive and powerful hypercars from the performance specialists at Koenigsegg. Christian von Koenigsegg’s dream of crafting the ultimate hypercars has truly taken shape in the form of Koenigsegg’s breathtaking lineup of track-focused creations. Fusing raw power with exclusive luxury, these hypercars are multi-million dollar investments tailor-made for collectors who seek the pinnacle of automotive engineering and design. Each Koenigsegg is an example what happens when visionary ambition meets cutting-edge technology, offering an exceptional driving experience for the lucky few who get to call them their own. From the legendary CCX…
Toyota brought back the Land Cruiser, kind of The Land Cruiser’s coarse, cheap, unrefined, and poorly packaged America deserves the real Land Cruiser, known as the 300 Series Enthusiasts bemoaned the death of the Toyota Land Cruiser in 2021. We then rejoiced upon its return in 2024. Disappointment has ensued for many, though not all, that have ridden this rollercoaster of emotions. During our all-too-brief first encounter with the new Toyota Land Cruiser in 2024 it was clear the icon attempted to pivot to retro charm. Living with the Land Cruiser has proven that the retro charm only goes so…
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class range is being updated, likely for the 2027 model year A GLE 53 prototype is out testing with light camouflage The updated GLE 53 is likely to stick with an electrified 6-cylinder engine Mercedes-Benz is in the midst of developing an update for its GLE-Class range, and a prototype for the updated version of the AMG GLE 53 Coupe has been spotted again. Also out testing are prototypes for the regular GLE-Class and regular GLE-Class Coupe, plus the high-performance AMG GLE 63. The updated range is expected to start sales in 2026, meaning they will likely arrive…
Jeep will unveil a third-generation Compass in the spring The new Compass is designed around the STLA Medium platform Multiple powertrain types are planned, including plug-in hybrid and fully electric options A new Jeep Compass will be unveiled this spring and, depending on the market, will offer the choice of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric powertrains. The reveal will take place at a location in Europe, Jeep announced on Tuesday, with sales in that region expected to start later this year. Jeep announced last fall that sales in other markets, including North America, will start in 2026, though preparations for…
Hyundai and Kia likely won’t have solid-state batteries ready for electric vehicles before the end of the decade, an executive said in an interview with Automotive DriftBreath published Thursday. “I don’t think we can commercialize these batteries before 2030,” Spencer Cho, head of global product planning for Kia, said Feb. 24 at the automaker’s EV Day presentation in Tarragona, Spain. The three brands under the Hyundai Motor Group umbrella, including Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, are pooling efforts to develop solid-state batteries in-house, Cho said. But whether that will lead to commercially-viable tech is unclear. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 “Once our…
Cadillac has unveiled the 2026 Escalade IQL Stretched design delivers more space for third-row passengers over regular Escalade IQ Production starts in the summer and pricing is confirmed to start at $132,695, including destination Cadillac on Tuesday unveiled the stretched version of its Escalade IQ electric full-size SUV. The newcomer is known as the Escalade IQL, and this extended model has a starting price of $132,695, which includes a $2,290 destination charge. The price is less than $3,000 more than the regular Escalade IQ, which debuted as a 2025 model. Production of the Escalade IQL is set to begin this…
Lanzante has released the first photo of its Project 95-59 supercar The supercar celebrates 30 years since Lanzante’s Le Mans win with the McLaren F1 GTR Lanzante will use a donor McLaren platform and include seating for three In 1995, a McLaren F1 GTR race car claimed the overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking McLaren’s debut at the French endurance classic. The race saw seven F1 GTRs take to the starting grid, with the number 59 car—fielded by Lanzante and driven by JJ Lehto, Yannick Dalmas, and Masanori Sekiya—crossing the finish line first. Three additional F1…
Speedhunters Throwback: This story was originally published in 2015. Throughout the history of automobile-related rivalries, people nearly always come down to one camp or another. I’ve always found the idea of devoting oneself to a single manufacturer or a specific region or style quite interesting. None of us are born with these preferences; rather, they are developed and nurtured by our friends, family and social groups. If all your friends love Nissans and drifting, chances are that you’re going to follow a similar path. As your love and passion for one marque flourishes, your dissent for the ‘other side’ grows. Of course, this…
The 2025 Honda Prologue electric SUV receives range and power boosts for its second model year, but remains priced just under $50,000. All versions still have an 85-kwh battery pack, but Honda claims a 12-mile increase for the longest-range single-motor front-wheel-drive models, to 308 miles on the EPA cycle. Honda also expects EPA ratings for dual-motor all-wheel-drive models to increase by 13 miles, to 294 miles, for EX and Touring grades. The dual-motor Elite grade, with its 21-inch wheels and higher equipment level, is now estimated at 283 miles—10 more than previously. A new front drive unit increases the output…
The second model based on the new AMG.EA platform has been spotted testing The vehicle is an electric full-size SUV that will follow an electric liftback, also based on the AMG.EA platform Camouflaged prototypes hint at styling inspired by the Vision AMG concept from 2022 Mercedes-Benz plans to launch dozens of new models over the next two years, including both electric vehicles and gas-powered models. One of the new vehicles in the pipeline is an electric full-size SUV being developed by the AMG performance division as a standalone model, similar to its current GT and SL sports cars, as well…