Autos

Cadillac has revealed its latest all-electric offering, the 2025 Escalade IQ, full of luxurious options and updated tech features.The vehicle launches with a starting price of $130,000 USD or $170,000 if built to the specifications of the example in the gallery above, according to the automaker's site. No matter what bells and whistles a buyer selects, it all comes powered by a massive 200kWh battery that features a range of 450 miles -- enabling the vehicle to stand up next to any competitor in the EV market.While it won't have the roar and hum of its combustion-engined counterpart, the EV variant offers just as much of a menacing roadside presence, if not more thanks to its shortened rear end and elongated hood -- which ironically houses an "eTrunk" that provides an additional 12 cubic f...

This 1966 Porsche 906 racer, recently listed for auction on Bring A Trailer, represents one of approximately 50 examples built for participation in the FIA Group 4 competition during a single year of production.Purchased new from the Porsche factory by hill-climb champ Joseph "Sepp" Greger, the car has seen an extensive racing history under the piloting of Greger and a number of other racers. Over its lifetime, the 906 achieved class victory in 12 of 14 European Hill Climb Championship events, raced in German hill climbs through 1968.Following three ownership changes and countless other competitive racing experiences, the 906 would eventually suffer a crash in 1971 but that wasn't the end of its career. Following the crash, the car was converted from standard coupe bodywork to a spider con...

This 1966 Porsche 906 racer, recently listed for auction on Bring A Trailer, represents one of approximately 50 examples built for participation in the FIA Group 4 competition during a single year of production.Purchased new from the Porsche factory by hill-climb champ Joseph "Sepp" Greger, the car has seen an extensive racing history under the piloting of Greger and a number of other racers. Over its lifetime, the 906 achieved class victory in 12 of 14 European Hill Climb Championship events, raced in German hill climbs through 1968.Following three ownership changes and countless other competitive racing experiences, the 906 would eventually suffer a crash in 1971 but that wasn't the end of its career. Following the crash, the car was converted from standard coupe bodywork to a spider con...

A special Subaru Impreza has just surfaced via Bonhams Cars and is slated for auction later this month. The vehicle in question is the 1997 Subaru Impreza 22B-STI Prototype -- once displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1997 and owned by Prodrive's technical director David Lapwort, given to him as a gift for his role in designing the championship-winning widebody rally car.After years of trial and error, the Subaru Impreza would eventually become cemented in rally racing history when it earned an outright victory in the World Championship in 1995. The brand also went on to claim the Manufacturer's title the same year and again in '96 and '97.The Impreza offered is a significant one, as it was built to commemorate Subaru's 40th anniversary and its third consecutive manufacturer's title in the...

BMW has unveiled the latest generation of its armored luxury sedans, allowing for an uncompromising level of luxury and high-grade protection. The reinforced vehicles come in two variants, the beloved combustion-engined 7 Series and its new electric variant, the i7.The i7 Protection represents the world's first all-electric protection sedan to go into production. Both it and the BMW 7 Series Protection meet the rigorous demands of class VR9 protection, two ratings above standard commercial protection vehicles. The VR9 rating allows for both 7 Series to withstand a large number of armor-piercing rounds.Additionally, the vehicles have been tested and certified under Germany's strict VPAM standards and are also fortified against certain explosive attacks. Their glass is even refined to meet t...

When you think of BRABUS, subtle isn't usually the word that comes to mind. However, the latest from the custom tuning company is just that. The BRABUS 850 based on the Mercedes-Maybach S 680 is described as being the "ultimate fusion of power and elegance."Central to the BRABUS 850's appeal is its 6.3 V12 twin-turbo, increased-displacement engine, which produces an awe-inspiring 850 hp and 1,033 lb-ft of torque at peak -- allowing those inside the vehicle to either cruise in luxury or dominate the road at their discretion.The vehicle's 0 to 60 mph time comes in at approximately 4 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph -- although, that's with the factory electronic limiter in place.Sitting on 22-inch BRABUS Monoblock Z "PLATINUM EDITION" forged wheels, the 850 gives off a subtle yet menac...

A very special Lamborghini Countach has just appeared on RM Sotheby's auction block, one of only two Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary editions used in the making of Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street.What makes the vehicle even more significant is that it is the only surviving example from the film, with the second of the two being crashed by Jordan Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio as he's luded up and driving home from a country club -- you know the scene.The "Wolf" Countach to be sold at auction by RM Sotheby's represents the headliner for the house's upcoming New York City Luxury Week boutique sale, set to begin December 8. When it comes to vintage examples of the Lamborghini Countach, the 25th Anniversary edition is said to be the most advanced iteration as it features ...

Toyota has revealed its new 2024 Land Cruiser in three different variations, namely the "1958," "Land Cruiser" and "First Edition" with its lowest tier trim looking like the best bang for your buck.With an explosion of interest and continued infatuation with retro vehicles like the Land Rover Defender, Ford Bronco and Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, it shouldn't come as a surprise that the Toyota Land Cruiser "1958" trim package appears to be the most attractive of the lot and pleasantly the most affordable.While opting for the base "1958" model will undoubtedly mean sacrificing a bit of upgrade, in the form of a few inches on the touchscreen and at the wheels -- the model, starting at only $50,000 USD includes the iconic retro-style round LED headlights that are otherwise only accessible through t...

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...