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The King Is Dead, Long Live The King! Mercedes And Lotus Inherit Most Powerful 4-Cylinder Crown
While there are plenty of four-cylinder-powered performance cars, their output seldom surpasses 400 horsepower. After that point, it's generally better to opt for a six- or eight-cylinder engine when aiming to achieve quick acceleration and high speed. Add CarBuzz on Google Add as Preferred Source Follow on Google Discover Of course, there are outliers.
Four Seats, 1,200 HP, Hybrid Power: The Karma Eximius 1 Is A One-Off Super Sedan
Karma Automotive has had a tumultuous history. The company's roots began with the Fisker Karma, which was in production in 2011 and 2012. When Fisker declared bankruptcy, the Chinese automaker Wanxiang snapped up the business's assets, and it launched the Karma Revero for the 2017 model year. Add CarBuzz on Google Add as Preferred Source Follow on Google Discover Now Karma is switching gears once again by introducing the Eximius 1 super sedan with nearly 1,200 horsepower on tap.
Mazda's One-Off Rotary-Powered Supercar Revved Higher Than A Formula 1 Car
In 1970, Mazda unveiled a concept car claiming a 15,000 rpm redline – a figure that would have embarrassed contemporary Formula 1 engines. That it was never built says everything about the gap between ambition and reality. Add CarBuzz on Google Add as Preferred Source Follow on Google Discover But Mazda should have been used to lofty goals and thinking outside the box.
McLaren's New Supercar Is Officially Called The McL 820
McLaren is in the process of retiring its 750S supercar. In October 2026, the company announced that it was taking the final orders for the model ahead of discontinuing it sometime in 2027. However, the company isn't even close to leaving the supercar market. When one door closes, another opens. Add CarBuzz on Google Add as Preferred Source Follow on Google Discover McLaren is now revealing that the 750S successor is called the McL 820.
VW Finance Boss Issues Urgent Warning After $6B Loss: 'We...Must Act Quickly'
If you've been keeping an eye on automotive industry news, you'll know that Volkswagen Group has been struggling. In North America alone, the company previously announced it was down 5.8% in Q3 2026 and 4% for the first nine months of the year. Add CarBuzz on Google Add as Preferred Source Follow on Google Discover The company's newly released financial results have painted an even bleaker picture.
Toyota Turns Up The Heat At SEMA With Slammed Sport Wagon
Add CarBuzz on Google Add as Preferred Source Follow on Google Discover Published Oct 28, 2026, 12:50 PM EDT The Toyota Crown Signia occupies an odd place in the brand's SUV lineup. In terms of features and specs, it offers amenities that rival entry-level Lexus vehicles. However, there's a five-passenger cabin, making the model smaller than other Toyota offerings like the Grand Highlander and Sequoia.
Toyota Is Literally On Track To Rule SEMA With Aggressive Snowhunter Concepts
Add CarBuzz on Google Add as Preferred Source Follow on Google Discover Published Oct 27, 2026, 12:58 PM EDT The annual SEMA Show brings the automotive aftermarket industry to Las Vegas to highlight what's possible when owners modify their vehicles beyond the factory setup. The whole breadth of tuning is on display there, ranging from mild styling tweaks like new wheels to full powertrain overhauls.
Peugeot's 805-HP Hyper Hatch Reveals Dodge GLH's Immense Potential
Electric vehicles are revolutionizing automotive performance. About a decade ago, an 800-horsepower vehicle easily qualified as a supercar. Today, a Rimac Nevera packs nearly 2,000 hp, and customers can get a Lucid Air luxury sedan with between 430 hp and 1,234 hp.
BMW's Electric M3 Sounds Like Something Out Of Star Wars
The BMW M3 is the German brand's stalwart performance model. Originally launched in Europe in 1986, the first-generation model began as a homologation special so that BMW could take it racing. The model was a huge hit, though, and the M division continued to evolve the machine through multiple iterations over the decades. Now, the automaker is preparing to build an electric M3 for the first time. The latest teaser for it highlights the performance EV's sound, which might turn off some M3 purists.
Cadillac Just Dropped A $239,000 Escalade To Celebrate Its 125th Anniversary
Add CarBuzz on Google Add as Preferred Source Follow on Google Discover Published Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT Cadillac will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2027 after getting started in 1902. General Motors purchased the brand in 1909, and it took the reins as the automaker's flagship luxury division. Over the decades, Cadillac has had highs, like introducing its V16-powered models in 1930, and lows like the Cimarron, a basic Chevrolet Cavalier with more chrome.
Cadillac's Near-Perfect Escalade-V Officially Gets F1-Inspired Makeover For Mexico
As Formula One grew in popularity during the 21st century, new automakers became interested in joining the sport. Cadillac was among them and announced the formation of a team in 2023. The Cadillac Formula 1 Team began competing during the 2026 season with Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas as its drivers. The inaugural season has been rocky, with the best result so far being Bottas finishing 13th at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.
Subaru's 60-Year-Old Engine Officially Ends European Production Next Year
In 2026, Subaru celebrates the 60th anniversary of introducing its first boxer four-cylinder engine in 1966. The unit had modest beginnings, with a 977-cc flat-four making 55 horsepower to power the Subaru 1000. Since then, the flat powertrain layout has become inextricably linked to the brand. All-wheel drive, the brand's other hallmark, arrived in 1972. However, Subaru's boxer engine won't enjoy another major anniversary, at least in one market.
Toyota's 75th Anniversary Land Cruiser Leaves Us Wanting A Bit More
The Land Cruiser is one of Toyota's oldest nameplates still in use, dating back to 1954. However, the company actually introduced the SUV in 1951, but at the time, the automaker branded it as the Toyota "Jeep" BJ. Willys Overland wasn't a fan of Toyota using the moniker of the still-fairly-new civilian Jeep that had only arrived in the late 1940s, so the Japanese automaker changed the name to Land Cruiser.
Forget Miata, This Raw Roadster Has Twice The Power With Way Less Weight
Zenos Automotive isn't nearly as prominent as a British sports car company versus more famous marques such as Lotus, Caterham, or even Morgan. However, the company continues in its spirit by building machines that prioritize sharp handling and maximum driver engagement rather than outright power. The Zenos E10 originally debuted in sketches in 2013, with production beginning in 2015. However, the automaker went into administration in 2017.
V8, Manual Gearbox, Carbon Body: Meet The Modern 308 Built Without Ferrari's Help
The Ferrari 308 GTB coupe and GTS with a removable roof panel were among the definitive Prancing Horse models of the 1980s. They not only typified the brand's wedge-shaped styling language of the time, but they were also legitimate movie stars. Tom Selleck drove one in Magnum P.I.; Christie Brinkley was behind the wheel of a GTS in National Lampoon's Vacation, and Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. used one in The Cannonball Run.
2027 Envista Wins The Value Fight Before It Even Hits Dealerships
The Buick Envista is currently the brand's bestselling vehicle in the United States. As of September, the automaker has moved 48,139 of them so far this year, a 4.1% improvement over the same period in 2025. While popular, the small crossover is not a powerhouse, with a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder pumping out a modest 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque that exclusively goes to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic.
Second-Gen VW ID. Buzz Confirmed, And It'll Fix Everyone's Big Issue With The First
At least in the United States, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz has not been a success. Demand was so low that VW initially decided to give the electric minivan a one-year hiatus in this market for the 2026 model year. More recently, the automaker expanded that strategy to keep the ID. Buzz out of the US for the 2027 model year, as well. The ID. Buzz isn't a bad vehicle, though, and we enjoy driving it.
This Burly BMW 7 Series Is Actually A Luxurious Armored Personnel Carrier
The BMW 7 Series is the type of high-class sedan that C-suite executives ride in, sometimes with a chauffeur behind the wheel. The recently unveiled refresh gives the big four-door styling cues from BMW's Neue Klasse design language, including blocky elements at the front and the company's dashboard-spanning instrument display strip. Some of the wealthy folks who ride in the 7 Series have jobs where they have to worry about being attacked, and BMW is preparing a solution for them.
Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari F40 Restoration Uncovers An Incredible Coincidence
Lewis Hamilton is among a handful of Formula One drivers who transcend the sport to become pop-culture figures. In addition to winning seven Formula One World Drivers' Championships, tying Michael Schumacher's record, he has been outspoken on political and social issues. Hamilton also has an eye for fashion, making several appearances at the Met Gala, including being a co-chair of the event in 2025. As an F1 driver, he also loves cars.
The New SUV Jaguar Desperately Needs Could Be As Polarizing As Type 01
The recently unveiled Jaguar Type 01 marks a revolutionary change for the venerable British brand, as the sedan adopts a radically different design language in comparison to its earlier, heavily sculpted models. Beyond the fresh look, the car has a new platform and electric powertrain. Automakers generally don't make such significant investments and then limit the innovations to a single product.
The Front-Engine, Twin-Turbo V8 Porsche 911 Is Real. And It's Absolutely Insane
The Porsche 911 has used a rear-mounted engine since the very beginning. The power plant's location is one of the car's defining aspects, because most vehicles put their mill ahead of the driver, not behind the rear axle. The setup certainly doesn't prevent the 911 from having world-beating performance, with the model's various iterations achieving countless race wins over the decades. However, there's always room to try something different.
The Front-Engine, Twin-Turbo V8 Porsche 911 Is Real. And It's Absolutely Insane
Porsche’s Gas-Powered Macan Is Making a Comeback - Robb Report Australia and New Zealand An ICE version of the popular SUV is expected to return to the brand’s lineup in 2028. The line-up shows up a bevy of metals and colours, too, as well …
2027 Ford Super Duty With Roush Upgrades Leaves Ram Power Wagon In The Dust
The 2027 Ford Super Duty arrived with some minor updates to make the family of heavy-duty trucks more luxurious and more capable off-road. Folks who intend to get their pickup dirty can take advantage of the improved Tremor package that's now available with more engine options and offers an eight-foot cargo bed for carrying large loads off the beaten path.
Italy's Newest Supercar Looks Like A Gallardo And Stratos Had A Baby
In the 1960s and '70s, a crop of high-performance cars from several brands sported Ferrari's amazing Dino V6 engine. The most famous of them today was likely the Lancia Stratos. However, this power plant also showed up in the Prancing Horse's own Dino 206 and 246, as well as the Fiat Dino sports coupe. The burgeoning automaker Angelelli Automobili aims to show that a V6-powered Italian sports coupe can work as well today as decades ago.
Chevy's Cheap SUV Sales Prove Buyers Are Fed Up With Expensive Cars
To paraphrase the famous meme based on a statement from a former New York City mayoral candidate: the cars are too damn high. For example, Kelley Blue Book puts the average new vehicle transaction price at $49,855 as of July 2026 – down only slightly from the record $50,612 from December 2025. However, there are still plenty of people shopping for affordable cars, and the popularity of cheap Chevrolet SUVs is proof of that.
Toyota GR Celica Edging Closer To Reality With New Camo Prototype
The revived Toyota Celica is one of the worst-kept secrets in the current automotive industry. We've been seeing Toyota develop the new sports coupe into a rally machine for months. The competition version looks properly aggressive, with its wide fender flares and tall wing on the rear deck. Now, two new videos give us a fresh look at the rally-spec Celica during testing.
Toyota Recreates Brutal Top Gear Stunt To Prove Hilux Is Still King
The Toyota Hilux is the brand's workhorse pickup throughout much of the world, outside of the United States, where we get the similar-sized Tacoma. The latest Hilux premiered in Europe in late 2025 and introduced some major powertrain revisions for the truck. Among the notable changes is a fully electric powertrain for customers who need a hauling rig with no emissions. However, many customers still have a lingering fear about whether EVs are as tough as a vehicle with a combustion engine.
Porsche Drops A Big Tech Update For Older Models
Infotainment tech has made significant advancements in the last five years, let alone since the early 2010s. Apple CarPlay arrived in the first vehicles in 2014 and took several more years to become a common feature across much of the industry. Google's Android Auto system launched in 2015 and also eventually proliferated to models from multiple automakers.
Forget $40K Land Rover Defender, This Pint-Sized Copy Is Twice The Fun For $2,699
It's getting increasingly expensive to buy a new off-road-oriented SUV. For example, a 2026 Jeep Wrangler starts at $36,035 for the bare-bones Sport trim, and the base-grade 2026 Ford Bronco begins at $40,795. However, you can save a bundle of money by setting your sights a lot lower, and not worrying about taking the machine on the street. The Massimo Motor Mini Truck is an intriguing answer to the conundrum of finding a cheap off-roader.
McLaren Might Ditch Boring Alphanumeric Models For Names That Mean Something
McLaren is getting nostalgic. The company recently unveiled a new logo taking direct inspiration from the sign on the McLaren family garage in New Zealand. The shop gave a young Bruce McLaren a place to work on cars, and, as a teenager, he wrenched on his first racing machines there. New recently found by CarBuzz indicate that McLaren could be leaning even more on its New Zealand roots in the future. Trademark filings do not guarantee the use of a name in future vehicles.
These Lexus SUVs Look Like Bad AI Slop, But They're Real
Art cars are a fascinating niche. Artists use an automobile as their canvas, transforming the machine into something unique. Sometimes the results are sublime, such as the classic BMWs reimagined by Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol. Other times, an automaker premieres the creation, and people quickly forget it, like the melting Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class. Lexus is no stranger to commissioning art cars, and the latest ones are particularly weird.
Mini's Off-Road Answer To Subaru Wilderness Is About To Get Torture Tested
The Rebelle Rally will run for the 11th time from October 7 through 17. The annual event in the United States is an off-road navigation rally raid specifically for women, and several automakers sponsor teams as a way to highlight their vehicles to off-road enthusiasts. This year, Mini is competing for the first time and is using the 1,500-mile challenge as an opportunity to show what a new, more off-road-capable version of the Countryman can do.
McLaren's New Logo Looks Like Something You'd See On Designer Clothes
McLaren dabbled in road cars throughout the brand's history, most notably with the legendary F1, but it didn't get serious about being an automaker until the 2000s. It started by collaborating with Mercedes on the SLR and then went independent when the MP4-12C hit the road in 2011. Since then, the company has become a legitimate player in the supercar game, with a range that includes the Artura and 750S. Now, McLaren is announcing a fresh look for the brand.
McLaren's New Logo Looks Like Something You'd See On Designer Clothes
SUVs & Crossovers 5 hours ago Toyota RAV4 Vs. Honda CR-V at 250,000 Miles: It's Not Even Close Autoblog - Adam Lynton • 5h The RAV4 and CR-V have spent years trading blows in the showroom, but at 250,000 miles, the fight looks very different.
Riverti Automobili Wants To Turn The BMW M2 Into A 3.0 CSL Icon
The BMW 3.0 CSL is among the most legendary shapes in the German brand's history. Based on the already beautiful 3.0 CSi, the CSL was a lightweight homologation special that the brand built to go racing in Europe. Aesthetically, an aggressive front fascia and tall rear wing gave the machine an eye-catching appearance. The mean look earned the car the nickname Batmobile.
A Renowned Porsche Tuner Finally Enters The 911 Restomod Scene
The restomod scene is getting crowded. There's clearly a market for upgrading classic vehicles with modern technology as bespoke builds for wealthy clients, and more companies are entering the segment. As a prime example, TechArt has been tuning Porsches since 1987 but has generally focused on modifying the brand's latest models, at least until now. TechArt is premiering the GTclassic as its fresh take on the increasingly stale Porsche 911 restomod market.
Subaru's Most Important Vehicle In America Will Keep Its Gas-Only Powertrain
First launched for the 2013 model year, the Subaru Crosstrek has gradually become one of the brand's core products in the United States. As of August 2026, it's the brand's second-most popular offering in the country, with 122,953 deliveries so far. The figure only lags behind the Forester at 140,487 units in the same period. Meanwhile, customers are falling out of love with the Impreza, with its sales down 43% year over year to 11,396 vehicles.
Legendary Pontiac Firebird Firehawk Returns As 600-HP Restomod Of Your Dreams
The Pontiac Firebird suffers as a somewhat forgotten member of the American performance car world. The Chevrolet Camaro, the Firebird's corporate sibling, is far more popular. Meanwhile, the Ford Mustang is a living legend, and Dodge Challengers and Chargers are common sights on the streets. Without pop-culture touchstones like Knight Rider and Smokey and the Bandit, the Firebird might have faded from memory.
New X5 Gets Some BMW M Love, But It's No AMG Killer
The 2027 BMW X5 debuted earlier this year. The latest model features more chiseled exterior styling than ever before, with a more eye-catching front end and prominent X-shaped running lamps. Meanwhile, the overhauled cabin replaces a conventional dashboard gauge cluster with a strip of instruments along the base of the windshield. Folks just have to be ready to pay for the amenities because the base 2027 X5 40 xDrive starts at $72,100 (plus $1,450 destination).
The Latest Special Edition Wrangler Is A Callback To The Oldest Jeep Of Them All
The modern Jeep Wrangler traces its lineage to the legendary Willys MB light transport vehicle from World War II. Shortly after the war ended, Willys-Overland introduced the CJ-2A as the civilian version of the military vehicle. The CJ designation stood for "civilian jeep." The vehicle proved popular and was among the machines that created the SUV segment. Now, Jeep is celebrating the model's history with a new special-edition Wrangler.
Why Pay New Wrangler Prices? These Affordable Jeeps Are Total Trail Monsters
Jeep's off-road credentials run deeper than almost any other automaker on the planet. The story starts before Jeep was even a consumer brand: the Willys MB served as an indispensable tool during World War II, delivering four-wheel-drive capability in a compact, go-anywhere package that proved its worth on every front. After the war, Jeep grew into its own brand and steadily expanded its lineup with rugged products aimed at a wider range of buyers.
Mini Just Launched The Corvette Grand Sport Of Hot Hatches
The Mini Cooper is one of the most exciting affordable cars on the market in the United States. It is famed for its sharp handling and spritely feeling behind the wheel. Even the base version is fun, but the more powerful S and John Cooper Works variants are even more exhilarating, thanks to their extra power. Now, Mini is bringing more thrills to the Cooper with a new special edition that puts a focus on making it even better through corners.
Buick building a 713-HP minivan that makes GNX look slow
The minivan segment is gaining popularity in the United States again after years of many people seeing them as boring family haulers. Some of that growth seems to come from buyers looking for an alternative to the ubiquitous SUVs on the road. Even today, there are few minivans that are truly exciting to drive. But a new Buick model coming to China might change that, because it packs up to 713 horsepower. If only it could come to the US with GNX badges.
Buick Building A 713-HP Minivan That Makes GNX Look Slow
The minivan segment is gaining popularity in the United States again after years of many people seeing them as boring family haulers. Some of that growth seems to come from buyers looking for an alternative to the ubiquitous SUVs on the road. Even today, there are few minivans that are truly exciting to drive. But a new Buick model coming to China might change that, because it packs up to 713 horsepower. If only it could come to the US with GNX badges.
Buick Building A 713-HP Minivan That Makes GNX Look Slow
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Real-World Testing Proves Chevy's New Corvette Grand Sport Is A Porsche 911 Killer
The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport and its hybrid-assisted sibling, the Grand Sport X, are two of the most fascinating vehicles on the horizon. The regular Grand Sport starts at $86,000 but claims to offer performance on par with supercars that cost more than double that price. Now, Motor Trend has put Chevy's performance numbers to the test, proving just how quick they can be in the real world.
Jaguar Land Rover Slashing Jobs To Survive, And Government Isn't Coming To The Rescue
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is going through a very rough patch. So far in 2026, the company has killed the Land Rover Discovery Sport and lost its North American CEO. Plus, tariffs have forced the automaker into the decision to shift production of the Defender to the United States in the coming years. And let's not forget that the Jaguar portion doesn't have any new cars to sell. If the company was hoping for help from the UK government to pay the bills, it had better switch to plan B.
80-Year-Old Sports Car Maker Back From The Dead With Viper V10 And Gullwing Doors
It's not every day the world gets a new V10-powered sports coupe. And those days are even fewer and further between when said V10 happens to come from a Viper. But there's a new one in town, and it comes from an automaker with a rich history of building sports cars. Even among hardcore auto enthusiasts, the British company Bristol Cars is not a brand with much name recognition, despite launching in 1946 with the Bristol 400.
Mazda Miata Is Still The Sports Car King, And It's Not Even Close
There aren't too many affordable sports cars left in the United States, particularly if a customer specifically wants the machine to be rear-wheel drive. Among the options are the stalwart Mazda MX-5 Miata and the slightly newer twin nameplates of the Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86. Summer is the prime buying season for cars like these, and with fall almost here, recently released sales figures show there's still a small but dedicated group of folks looking for sports cars.
Toyota Dialed Back Prius Sales On Purpose, And The Balance Is Almost Perfect
Despite significant changes over the decades, the Toyota Prius remains arguably the most recognizable hybrid vehicle on the market, and the current fifth-generation model wears a striking exterior that makes it more eye-catching than ever before. Prius sales are really struggling in 2026, with annual deliveries through August tallying 26,054 units – down 39.4% year-over-year.
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