Autos

Toyota has just announced the return of its Land Cruiser – the brand's longest running nameplate and cult favorite for off-roaders and urban utility seekers alike.For 2024, Toyota's Land Cruiser brings with it a slew of modern upgrades, amenities, features and tech, while keeping with what made the Land Cruiser so popular throughout the 20th century. First off is the engine – under the hood is Toyota's i-FORCE MAX turbocharged 2.4L four-cylinder engine that's hybrid assisted by an electric motor. The electric motor and 1.87-kWh NiMH battery pack together help to produce 48 hp, resulting in a total of 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft. of torque through an 8-speed transmission. Naturally the Land Cruiser is four-wheel drive all the time, but also includes a center locking differential and a high...

Nissan has just unveiled the highly anticipated 2024 Z NISMO, a vehicle it says is an "exhilarating track-ready experience for enthusiast drivers."The Z NISMO, powered by a twin-turbo engine that delivers 420 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque makes it one of the top performance Z class vehicles from Nissan. Along with the upgraded performance comes a brand new look, with elements like the "G-Nose" that nods to the classic Nissan Farilady 240ZG.It's not all about looks either, the Z NISMO's body styling works to enhance aerodynamic performance as well as manage engine cooling needs. Furthering the aerodynamic prowess, the NISMO-exclusive variant comes with redesigned side sills and a wider rear spoiler.The interior enhancements are equally as attractive, including red-anodized engine-start...

While it's exciting anytime an early to late 90s Nissan Skyline GT-R hits the auction block, this particular offering on Doug DeMuro's cars & bids is sure to get some attention. Although it's not in perfect condition, the 1998 R-33 in question is a rare example of the Autech 40th Anniversary sedan.As DeMuro puts it, "This is special!" He further explains that the Autech represents "Nissan’s first four-door GT-R since the original 1969 model! It boasts some really cool details, including a unique widebody kit, complete with boxed fender flares, and a 4-seat layout with rear bucket-like seats."Although this vehicle is surely a grail for most collectors, it was driven and enjoyed and features the wear and miles to prove it. Sitting at approximately 81,000 miles, the Autech GT-R has known ...

Ford’s new Bronco is inspired by the automaker’s decades-old Free Wheeling offerings.Beginning in the late 1970s, Ford offered a Free Wheeling package on a few of its vehicles, an upgrade that included a blacked-out grill, black bumpers, black side mirrors and “trick wheel” covers that made it look as if the wheels were floating underneath the vehicle. The package was merely cosmetic and made waves across the F-100, F-150, Bronco, Econoline van and more but was only available for about five years.For a special edition of its 2024 Bronco Sport, Ford is reviving the classic aesthetic with a sunset-inspired design. The black car comes with complimentary black finishes on the grilles, mirrors and bumpers, while the black interior features red and orange pinstriping. Rather than “trick wheels,”...

Thanks to ECD Auto Design and its Project Oliver Plaid, collectors can now enjoy the timeless machine that is the 1990s Range Rover Classic but with a modern twist -- a Corvette LS3 engine under the hood.ECD, one of the largest Land Rover restoration companies in the automotive world, has become primarily known for its luxury builds and bespoke offerings of examples like Defenders, Range Rovers and E-Types.As the name of Project Oliver Plaid might suggest, the Range Rover Classic, painted in Bentley Alpine Green Metallic features a vintage interior with tasteful plaid accents throughout.Regarding the latest client build, ECD CEO and co-founder Scott Wallace said "When a client returns to us for a second build, we’re thrilled to work with them to bring their wildest fantasy to life – especi...

A special Nisan GT-R has just hit Silverstone's auction blocks, the GT3 race car that was driven on both official tracks by sim racer turned IRL racer Jann Mardenborough, as well as in the upcoming Gran Turismo film about the events.Silverstone mentions that the offering is significant, as most "cars showcased in big-budget movies do not become available for sale, as the film company retains them for promotional PR duties and sequels." Another aspect that makes this car a must-have collector's piece is the central role that it has played in Mardenborough's journey of transitioning from simulated racing to the real thing as part of the GT Academy.In 2014, the vehicle was purchased by RJN Motorsport, a Nissan GT Academy team and would eventually be brought up to its full Nismo racing specs i...

A 1964 Ferrari 250 LM helmed by Sergio Scaglietti will be headed to auction next month. The bodywork of the classic Ferrari was designed in 1963 and headed into a limited production run the following year as one of just 32 units built.The sleek red car takes on a curved, smooth design via a multi-tube space frame. Behind its futuristic look is a powerful 3-liter V-12 engine.Red cars were a personal favorite for Scaglietti, who worked closely with Enzo Ferrari and often worked without any blueprints or sketches, designing cars on the fly as he worked his way through the build.Four years after its debut, the 1964 Ferrari 250 LM went on to race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1968. This particular model still boasts the original engine and transaxle used at the race. In 2021, the vehicle also u...

A gorgeous example of the 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th anniversary edition has just hit the auction block, with bids already as high as $420,000 USD and two days left until the sale closes.The vehicle is one of approximately 658 editions that were produced during a three-year run and upon taking a closer look appears to be the very same specifications of the iconic Countach that was driven and subsequently sacrificed in The Wolf of Wall Street.Reportedly ordered new by a member of a Middle Eastern royal family, this example has spent approximately 10 years in Canada prior to being sold through a Bring A Trailer auction last year, which saw a realized sale price of $738,000 USD.Finished in Pearl White with white leather upholstery and nearly 200 mph on the dash powered by a 5.2-liter V12 ...

Amalgam, known globally for its fine hand-made scale models, has now made it possible for collectors to own a Ferrari 296 GTS for only $15,000 USD, set to be produced in a limited run of 199 examples.While still a significant amount of money for most to spend on a 1:8 scale model, the attention to detail found throughout is the best you'll get aside from the real thing from Ferrari -- which starts at $342,000 USD.Similar to placing an order for a brand new vehicle, Amalgam offers collectors the chance to custom spec their models, with each being hand-built by a small and expertly experienced team of craftsmen. Built to a 1:8 scale, the model sits at 57 cm or 22 inches long, with the final product representing 3,000 hours of development and 300 hours of building for each.Amalgam shared that...

The automotive world is rife with rivalry, but Ford vs. Ferrari is perhaps one of the most iconic ones (heck, it even has a film made in its honor). When the former was dominating the Le Mans races with its Ford GT, Ferrari responded with the 412P, a car that was designed to knock Ford off the top spot. Now, one of the four 1967 Ferrari 412P Berlinetta cars ever built is heading to auction next month as part of Bonhams' Monterey Car Week.The car in question has been raced, but it never won a title. It competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, and came third at Spa, but it was later sold to a client in the United States who converted this race-ready machine into a road-going monster.Today, it's still road legal -- and it's about as original as it can get. From the bodywork to the numbers-ma...

Mansory has unveiled the "P9LM EVO 900," a ferocious conversion of the Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupé, with word of a cabriolet offering to be close behind.As with its other builds, Mansory has focused on pushing the boundaries of both performance and design modifications, including the careful selection of fine materials like the lightweight forged carbon found throughout the exterior and the premium leather found inside the cabin.At the front, the "P9LM EVO 900" features enlarged air intakes incorporated into the redesigned carbon front apron, a functional design to facilitate airflow to high-performance radiators. The hood, upper part of the bumpers, and window frames showcase visible carbon fiber, lending a racing aesthetic and aerodynamically optimized appearance.Performance-wise, the vehi...

Celebrating its 120th anniversary, Harley-Davidson has unveiled a slew of new models honoring its centuries-spanning legacy in motorcycles.The heritage label has introduced a slew of carryover models in all-new colorways, including the Sportster S, NightsterTM, Street Glide Special, Street Glide ST, Fat Boy 114, Road King Special, Road Glide Special, Road Glide ST, Road Glide Limited, Ultra Limited and the Pan AmericaTM 1250 Special. Each model will receive new "Special 120th Anniversary Paint," which is available in different schemes inspired by early Harley-Davidson models. Among the celebratory hues, the brand offers Bright Billiard Blue, Redline Red, White Sand Pearl, Industrial Yellow, Vivid Black and Grey Haze.Additionally, Harley-Davidson has pulled back the curtain on the latest ad...