Autos

American muscle cars aren’t just meant for the long stretches of tarmac in the U.S.A., as Chevrolet has proven with its Japan-exclusive Camaro LT RS “Wild Cherry” edition. Limited to just 10 units, the “Wild Cherry”-spec Camaro features a special deep red color scheme that’s finished with silver racing stripes running over the bonnet. This is the first time this combination and color has been available on a Camaro, and is designed to be reminiscent of past iterations. Inside, Chevrolet says that the interior is finished in “Jet Black/Adrenaline Red,” although no images have been released to show this. Sitting on five-spoke split rims that are also finished in silver, the car is rounded out with chrome and enamel details featuring all around t...

Tesla cars will now let you run video games on its infotainment systems even while you’re driving. According to new reports, a recent update for its EVs has enabled drivers to access numerous video games on its infotainment system, including Solitaire, Sky Force Reloaded and The Battle of Polytopia: Moonrise. As you’d expect, booting up any of those titles will bring up a warning display which says “Solitaire is a game for everyone, but playing while the car is in motion is only for passengers,” but there aren’t any tools to recognize whether the driver is actually the one playing or not. While the new feature might seem to make your next morning drive to work a little more entertaining, it’s also extremely dangerous. Many automakers restrict infotainmen...

Following last year’s raffle for a 1/1 “Cherry” 1966 Chevelle Malibu, Cherry Los Angeles has returned to launch its “Cherry Motors” Holiday 2021 raffle. Now live, select items starting as low as $100 USD can be purchased to enter the second annual raffle to win a 1/1 “Cherry” 1965 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Truck. Given a full revamp, “Cherry Motors” equipped the classic American car with a 350 cubic inch 5.7-liter small-block V8. The candy red paint job is accented by custom wheels, custom Cherry silver-plated emblems, custom suede interior, plate on the dashboard and embroidered floor mats. On until December 23, 11:59 p.m. PST (2:59 am EDT), purchases of a crewneck, T-shirt and/or sweatpants will secure a raffle ticket number (same as order...

Porsche has featured in the Gran Turismo video game franchise since 2017, but never has it played the leading role. Now, the German marque unveils the Vision Gran Turismo, its conceptual race car that’s destined for more than just gameplay. Showcasing the future of Porsche — and subsequently its foray into electrification — the Vision Gran Turismo is set to star in Gran Turismo 7, which will be released on March 4, 2022, for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. As Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche, says, “A vehicle designed purely for the virtual world opens up exciting possibilities for us that are otherwise heavily regimented in a regular design process for a series production car… Projects such as the Porsche Vision Gran Turismo are particularly valua...

TLC restoration is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the iconic Toyota Land Cruiser with a special-edition FJ62. As Land Cruiser connoisseurs, TLC dedicated over 2,200 hours of work to restore an original FJ62 to commemorate their brand new 28,000 square-foot facility in Harrisburg, North Carolina. The new FJ62 is based on the original 1988 model, which features a rebuilt 430 hp LS3 engine with four-speed automatic transmission, along with Old Man Emu suspension and shocks. Additionally, the vehicle comes with full rear disc brake replacement, restored brake calipers and rotors, chunky BF Goodrich tires, alongside new amenities, such as a modern infotainment system, to power locks and windows. The FJ62 will cost $175,000 USD and is available for inquiry by contacting the team at TLC. Els...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday said that the automaker’s highly-anticipated Cybertruck will first arrive with a four-motor variant. “Initial production will be 4 motor variant, with independent, ultra-fast response torque control of each wheel,” he wrote on Twitter. Initial production will be 4 motor variant, with independent, ultra fast response torque control of each wheel — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 3, 2021 Musk calls the electric truck an “insane technology bandwagon” that will be equipped with both front and rear-wheel steer that will “not just [turn] like a tank” but will allow the vehicle to “drive diagonally like a crab.” Tesla’s Cybertruck, which was first announced in 2019, is composed of stainless steel used to crea...

Lexus is the luxury division of the Japanese automotive company Toyota, so when its conceptual Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle (ROV) was unveiled, it’s safe to say heads were turned. Extreme off-road capabilities are met with hydrogen power for a futuristic UTV that doesn’t harm the environment, rather it allows you consciously enjoy it instead. All the hallmarks of a UTV are there: exposed suspension, protective cage and chunky off-road tires, but at the same time, Lexus injects its sense of luxury into the ROV to offer something for its kind of client. As a result, elements of the ROV scream Lexus from first sight. The front end is quintessentially on brand, while “Dark Bronze” paint wouldn’t look out of place on one of the marque’s top-end SUVs. The ...

On November 21, HYPEBEAST and car culture organization Purist Group held a special car meet to help the local homeless and individuals who may be struggling during one of the roughest years of our generation. Aptly named “Cars & Charity,” the collaborative gathering was held near downtown Los Angeles, at the prestigious Berrics Skate Park. While the event was public to all, the Berrics were generous enough to open its doors to allow for special VIP to park both inside and outside of the skating area, resulting in a spectacular showcase of California’s best sports cars, rarities, race cars and collectibles. Through advertising on our dedicated car vertical, HYPEBEAST Car Club, the event amassed a wide range of individuals, spanning from local students and content creat...

Back in April, a rare 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG hit the RM Sotheby’s auction block and sold for an astonishing $472,500 USD, and now another very clean example has been listed for sale by DK Engineering. The CLK DTM AMG is no ordinary car — rarer and much more hardcore than the sought-after CLK Black Series — as it is a homologation special, acknowledging Bernd Schneider’s Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters championship win in 2003. Just 100 coupes were made alongside another 80 convertibles, and each came with a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 producing 582 HP and 504 ft-lbs of torque that was mated to a Mercedes-Benz SpeedShift 5G-Tronic automatic transmission that made it good for 199 MPH and a 3.9-second 0-62 MPH time. This particular example is just one of the 40 coupes eve...

As MANHART notes, the Mercedes-AMG family is soon going to part ways with its notoriously good fun four-liter V8 engine in exchange for turbocharged and hybrid-powered four-cylinder two-liter counterparts, so in honor of this fabulous piece of engineering, MANHART unveils its take on the Mercedes-AMG C63 S Estate. Dubbed the MANHART CR 700 Wagon, it comes with an apt 712 HP and 920 Nm of torque, which not only cuts the 0-62 MPH time into the three-second mark, but allows it to go from 62 MPH to 124 MPH in just 5.5 seconds. All of this power has been enhanced audibly as well thanks to MANHART downpipes being added to the standard AMG exhaust, making sure the V8 will grow, pop, and rumble between gears and revs. MANHART’s own “Concave One” wheels appear in “Satin Blac...

Earlier this year, Nissan unveiled its electric Ariya SUV to the masses, and now it has used this design to inform a single-seater electric concept performance car of the same name. The Nissan Ariya Single-Seater Concept, to give it its full name, promises a high-performance future for the Japanese marque, perhaps in an era where the GT-R and Z-model cars are obsolete. As sources claim, this racer is underpinned by the brand’s CMF-EV and e-4ORCE four-wheel-drive systems, that utilize a dual-motor setup for 389 BHP, 600 Nm of torque, and a 0-62 MPH time of 5.1 seconds. Juan Manuel Hoyos, Nissan global marketing divisional general manager for brand and engagement, says, “We are delighted to present the Nissan Ariya Single Seater Concept from our Nissan Futures event… At Nis...

Just hours after the Japanese marque unveiled its Ariya Single-Seater Concept, Nissan is back and has outdone itself on the futuristic front with the unveiling of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) co-designed Lunar Rover. Like the Ariya mentioned above and the soon-coming production-ready Ariya SUV, the Lunar Rover features an all-electric drivetrain comprising two motors — one at the front and one at the rear — while also using the same e-4ORCE all-wheel control technology that’s found on the two Ariya models. The technology involved here will help the Lunar Rover manipulate the dusty and treacherous terrain of the moon, which in turn will be used to help its real-life cars cope in similar conditions, such as driving on sand. As Nissan explains in its press r...