Autos

In the spirit of fine sportscars, Porsche has revealed its new special edition 2024 911 S/T.The new vehicle was created in celebration of the 911's 60th anniversary – one of the automaker's most beloved model lineups. Always with performance in mind, the car fuses the highlights of the 911 GT3 with Touring Package and the 911 GT3 RS. As such, the car features a 4.0-liter boxer engine with 518 hp and a top engine speed of 9,000 rpm. Aside from speed, what also stands out about the car is it being the lightest 911 of the generation with a weight of 3,056 lbs – making it 70 lbs lighter than a manual GT3 Touring.Coupled with this feat is a lightweight clutch and shortened constant axle ratio. Details that cater to the car's lightweight design are: using carbon fiber reinforced plastic on the h...

Nearly a year after announcing its first all-electric SUV, Acura has returned with a teaser for the forthcoming car. Set to make its debut at California’s Monterey Car Week on August 17, the ZDX was co-developed with General Motors, making use of its Ultium batteries.The ZDX will hit the market in 2024, offered as the standard ZDX and theZDX Type S performance car. In a teaser, Acura doesn’t offer too many details about the vehicle but rather shows off a glowing silhouette of the Type S variant, a sportier counterpart to the standard.The ZDX will be integrated with Google’s apps on its entertainment system and Google Assistant will provide hands-free controls. An improved version of Google Maps will be optimized to locate charging stations along driving routes. The ZDX will also mark the k...

British luxury automaker McLaren has revealed its new Spectrum Theme paint finish.Developed by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), the striking multi-tone finish is exclusive to the brand's 750S model. The striking layered design comes in Spectrum Blue, Spectrum Grey and Spectrum Orange and is applied to the car's structure by the McLaren Special Operations team. Also, the team is able to craft new color themes in accordance with additional MSO bespoke features.The darkest shades of the theme paint finish appear at the back end of the car and begin to get lighter around the mid-mark. As such, the striking multi-tone design converted at the door – making the vehicle's butterfly effect even more eye-catching. Coming after the 720S, McLaren's 750S is the automaker's most powerful and lightest p...

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...