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Karma Automotive, birthed from the 2013 bankruptcy of Fisker Automotive, has revealed its future plans, which include the Kaveya coupe.This sensuous two-door will make up to 1000 horsepower and travel at least 250 miles on a charge when it arrives in 2025, Karma claims.The company is also planning a revised version of its Revero range-extender hybrid and a new electric sedan called Gyesera. Henrik Fisker—the former BMW, Ford, and Aston Martin designer—returned with his second eponymous company t…
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Porsche has shown off the interior design of the 2024 Panamera, which will be unveiled in full on November 24.Three screens sit on the dashboard, from a 12.6-inch gauge cluster to a central display and a screen for the front passenger.The gear selector migrates to the dashboard, reducing clutter on the center console.A major overhaul for the Porsche Panamera is just around the corner, with the next-generation model debuting on November 24. After we drove a camouflaged prototype of the curvaceous…
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The strike-ending agreement between Stellantis and the UAW produced a document revealing the automaker’s plans for its American factories, giving an insight into upcoming models.The Jeep Wrangler is set to go electric in 2028 but will offer a hybrid model that uses a gas engine as a generator to replenish the battery on the go.New mid-size truck models are expected to join the Dodge and Jeep lineups in 2027, which could possibly see the return of the Dakota name.Stellantis and the UAW recently r…
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SEMA is among the biggest car shows in the world, with thousands of vendors displaying their custom creations. Big name OEMs create special concepts—like Toyota’s X-Runner and FJ Bruiser from this year—and well-known hot-rodders make a big splash, like Ringbrothers with their Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud powered by a GM-sourced V-8. But this list highlights some of the lesser-known projects that we found among the maze-like halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center. While there are plenty of gorgeous…
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Ringbrothers, a Wisconsin-based custom car builder, revealed this beautiful 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II, which has a 640-hp General Motors LT4 supercharged V-8 under the hood.The company’s second show car is a stunning burgundy 1965 Ford Mustang convertible, complete with a Ford Performance 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 crate engine producing 460 hp.The most powerful creation was the 1969 Dodge Charger, which was fitted with the 1000-hp Hellephant crate engine built in limited quantities by Mopar.Ea…
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The Nissan Safari Rally Z Tribute celebrates the Datsun 240Z that won the 1971 East African Safari Rally.Built by Tommy Pike Customs, the Z features a two-inch lift thanks to an upgraded suspension and burly Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 tires.The V-6 engine has been tuned to more than 400 horsepower. The modified Z also has a cat-back exhaust, cold air intake, and twin-disc clutch and flywheel. The popularity of off-roading has surged as trucks and SUVs have come to dominate the market, with auto…
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Porsche revived the 935 name in 2019 for this 911 GT2 RS–based track car, featuring a 700-hp twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat-six.This example recalls the Porsche 935 that won the 1979 24 Hours of Daytona with its black paintwork accented by red, orange, and pink stripes.Porsche built just 77 units of the 2019 935. This one previously sold for $1,325,000 at an auction last year.Before we delve into the history that makes this 2019 Porsche 935 extra special, just admire it. Run your eyes over the slinky…
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Mazda has unveiled the Iconic SP ahead of the Tokyo auto show, providing more details on the streamlined sports car first seen virtually last year as the “Vision Study Model.“The Iconic SP is powered by electric motors, with a twin-rotor rotary engine acting as a generator to recharge the battery as needed.The concept is about 10 inches longer than the current Miata and features a simplistic interior with a small screen and few physical switches.A year ago, Mazda teased a slinky sports car conce…
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Subaru revealed an electric sports car concept at the Tokyo auto show called the Sports Mobility.The Sports Mobility concept features an upright, muscular design with bulging wheel arches and a blocky front end.Subaru didn’t provide many details or show an interior, leading us to believe this concept is merely a flight of fancy and not production bound.This year’s Tokyo auto show has been overrun by electric sports car concepts, a welcome surprise in a world increasingly dominated by crossovers.…
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The 2026 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 plug-in hybrid crests the 500-hp threshold with an upgraded 3.0-liter inline-six and a new 134-hp electric motor. Peak output of 536 hp and 553 pound-feet of torque is enough to send the GLE53 PHEV to 60 mph in a claimed 4.6 seconds.The 31.2-kWh battery can charge at up 60 kW on a DC fast-charger, but Mercedes hasn’t yet released the plug-in GLE53’s electric-only driving range.There are changes afoot in Affalterbach, Germany. First, Mercedes-AMG ditched the C63 sport…
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A document from the NHTSA has revealed a few details regarding the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck ahead of the start of deliveries in November.The document shows that the Cybertruck will come with dual-motor and tri-motor setups, with the single-motor version that was supposed to cost under $40K notably absent.The document also revealed the Cybertruck will have a gross vehicle weight rating between 8001 and 10,000 pounds, depending on the specification.The start of deliveries for the angular Tesla Cybert…
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