Sedan sales may be on the decline, but the situation is even worse when it comes to coupes and convertibles. As a result, most automakers have either scaled back the number of two-door cars they offer or dropped these body styles altogether. Mercedes-Benz has had one of the most diverse lineups of coupes and convertiblesContinue reading “2026 Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 spied possibly testing V-8 engine”
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Mercedes launches Mythos series with AMG PureSpeed
Mercedes-Benz has launched the AMG PureSpeed as the first model in its new Mythos series of low-volume special editions The AMG PureSpeed is based on the SL 63 and shares that car’s 577-hp twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 Production of the AMG PureSpeed will be limited to 250 units worldwide Mercedes-Benz has formally introduced its Mythos series…
Jeep designed a grille guard that converts into a bench
Grille guards protect radiators while making vehicles look tougher, but Jeep is looking at giving them another purpose. The Stellantis brand has designed a grille guard that folds down to serve as a bench. This was disclosed in a patent application submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Apr. 28, 2023, andContinue reading “Jeep designed a grille guard that converts into a bench”
U-Haul Toy Hauler aims for track days
Next year, U-Haul will add a new trailer to its rental fleet that’s perfect for hauling race cars to and from the track. Called the Toy Hauler, this trailer measures just over 23 feet long and 8.5 feet wide. That creates 16 feet of usable deck space, and U-Haul included drive-over fenders to maximize useContinue reading “U-Haul Toy Hauler aims for track days”
Praga Bohema track-focused hypercar starts deliveries
Czech Republic’s Praga has delivered its first Bohema hypercar The mid-engine hypercar features carbon-fiber construction and a tuned Nissan GT-R engine Pricing starts at $1.5 million and only 89 will be built Many performance cars are billed as race cars for the road, but few are more worthy of that claim than Praga’s Bohema hypercar.Continue reading “Praga Bohema track-focused hypercar starts deliveries”
2024 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix preview: Season’s final race
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the final race of the 2024 F1 season, which features a record 24 races Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen has already claimed the 2024 Drivers’ title The battle for the 2024 Constructors’ title is still ongoing, with McLaren in the lead The final round of the 2024 Formula 1Continue reading “2024 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix preview: Season’s final race”
2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata marks 35 years of sprightly roadster
The 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been revealed The new model year brings a 35th Anniversary edition Pricing for the 2025 lineup starts at $30,515, including destination The Mazda MX-5 Miata enters the 2025 model year with relatively few changes, as the convertible sports car received an update only a year ago. The highlight forContinue reading “2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata marks 35 years of sprightly roadster”
Mercedes-Benz expands Manufaktur program, opens customer studio
Mercedes-Benz’s Manufaktur personalization program is growing Mercedes opened a new Manufaktur Studio to enhance the customer experience Mercedes PixelPaint system enters production and is part of the Manufaktur Studio Mercedes-Benz is ready to take customer involvement and customization one step further. On Thursday, Mercedes opened the…
Lucid’s second vehicle, the Gravity, starts production in US
Lucid Gravity production is underway at the plant in Casa Grande, Arizona The first examples are the Gravity Grand Touring, priced from $94,900 before destination A Gravity Touring will be available starting in late 2025 with a price of $79,900 before destination The first customer examples of Lucid’s long-awaited Gravity SUV started rolling off…
Cadillac F1 team principal was Marussia’s sporting director
Graeme Lowdon will serve as team principal for the future Cadillac F1 team Cadillac F1 is expected to start racing in 2026 as an 11th team A Cadillac power unit is in the works but likely won’t be ready for the 2026 debut Former Marussia Sporting Director Graeme Lowdon was named on Thursday as theContinue reading “Cadillac F1 team principal was Marussia’s sporting director”
