The Toyota GR 86 is an unlikely survivor of a dying breed and all the better for it. It’s the latest version of a model that was first launched in 2013 as the Scion FR-S and became the Toyota 86 in 2017 when the Scion brand was discontinued. (Toyota) It’s …
Read More »Aston Martin reveals $3.5 million full-size James Bond 007 Corgi 'toy' car
To celebrate the release of the final “No Time to Die” trailer, Aston Martin has created a full-size version of the classic Corgi “Goldfinger” James Bond 007 1965 DB5 toy car. (Corgi) The silver coupe is sitting in a replica of the diecast toy’s transparent box and will be displayed …
Read More »Kevin Hart snags rare Buick GNX muscle car
It looks like Kevin Hart’s muscle car collection just got bigger. This Buick GNX was sold at auction for $275,000. (Barrett-Jackson) The comedy superstar posted a shot on Instagram of him next to a rare 1987 Buick GNX muscle car with the caption: “Sundays are perfect for old school drives…. …
Read More »Hot 'Scot' Wheels: Dad spent lockdown year Instagramming photos of son's toy cars in real world settings
A toy car enthusiast took his little boy’s Hot Wheels cars to a scenic spot every day for a year and posted them on Instagram in a bid to beat lockdown blues. Ross Burns posted a daily photo of one of his son Daniel’s cars. (SWNS/Ross Burns) Ross Burns, 41, …
Read More »Hurricane Ida: What to know about flood-damaged cars
Thousands of cars are expected to be damaged by the flood waters caused by Hurricane Ida in the southeast United States, many beyond repair. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images) Both owners and insurers will have to deal with the aftermath and decide what to do with the vehicles, while car shoppers need …
Read More »The Ford Mustang is going hybrid in 2025, dealers told
Way back in 2017, then-Ford CEO Mark Fields said that there would be hybrid versions of the Ford F-150 and Mustang on sale by 2020. He was half-right. The Mustang Mach 1 is powered by a 5.0-liter V8. (Ford) While the F-150 PowerBoost hybrid made it to market and electrified …
Read More »Toyota just sold the 50 millionth Corolla, but doesn't know where it is
The Toyota Corolla became the best selling vehicle of all time in 1997 and there’s been no stopping it since. (Toyota) make in July built the 50 millionth car bearing the Corolla name, but good luck tracking it down as a collectible. Toyota currently manufactures several models under the Corolla …
Read More »The Tuscadero Pink Jeep Wrangler is hot
The Jeep Wrangler has been one of the hottest-selling vehicles in the U.S. this year and now it has a color to match. All Jeep Wranglers will be available in Tuscadero Pink for a limited time. (Jeep) All Wrangler models can now be ordered in a limited-edition color called Tuscadero …
Read More »Hurricane Ida: What to know about driving during floods
Hurricane Ida is bringing widespread flooding to the Gulf Coast and there could be much more to come as it makes its way across the southeastern U.S. over the next few days. Hurricane Ida has caused widespread flooding across the Gulf Coast. (AP) If you’re it its path, or anywhere …
Read More »Formula One: Max Verstappen wins 4-lap Belgian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen won a rain-soaked Belgian Grand Prix when it was finally called off Sunday after it restarted under a safety car nearly three hours later than its scheduled time. The attributes was shortened to last one hour with only half points awarded to the winner, who needed to complete …
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