Author: Jason Cooper

Brabus has transformed the Aston Martin Vanquish Cabriolet into an ultra-exclusive open-top grand tourer with nearly 1,000 horsepower. Called the Brabus Bodo Cabriolet, the latest creation combines a heavily reworked V12 engine with bespoke bodywork, luxury appointments and high-performance hardware. A Tribute to Bodo Buschmann The Bodo Cabriolet follows the original Bodo, which debuted as…

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Ford is preparing to launch the Fathom, an affordable electric pickup expected to start below $30,000. The upcoming truck is becoming a major focus for the automaker as Ford retools its Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky for production. Ford Invests $2 Billion to Prepare for the Fathom The Louisville Assembly Plant is a sprawling 3-million-square-foot…

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The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Marsien is an extreme take on the legendary sports car, transforming the familiar 911 platform into an ultra-exclusive machine designed for both high-speed road driving and serious off-road performance. Created by Marc Philipp Gemballa, son of legendary Porsche tuner Uwe Gemballa, the Marsien takes its name from the French…

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BYD is making a major push into Japan’s highly competitive kei car market with the electric Racco, and early demand has been strong. The compact electric microvan has accumulated 1,002 confirmed orders within two weeks of its July 28 debut, signaling growing competition for established Japanese automakers. BYD Targets 10,000 Racco Reservations The Racco is…

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Range Rover is showcasing the potential of its bespoke personalization program with the new Range Rover SV Pearl Luster, a one-off commission created for Monterey Car Week in California. The unique luxury SUV highlights the brand’s approach to highly personalized vehicles while also supporting a charitable cause. A One-Off Range Rover With a Charitable Mission…

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Stellantis is preparing a major reset of its North American vehicle lineup, and the next-generation Jeep Cherokee will play a central role. The 2029 Cherokee is set to become the first U.S.-built vehicle based on the company’s new STLA One modular platform, with production planned at the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois. STLA One Will…

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Czinger is expanding its homegrown American hypercar lineup with the new 21C Spyder, an open-top version of the California-based automaker’s extreme 21C. Unlike the 21C HDF and 21C VMax, which focus heavily on high-downforce performance and top speed, the Spyder is designed to deliver the open-air experience without giving up much of the performance that…

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Land Rover has turned its successful 2026 Dakar Rally program into a limited-run road car with the new Defender Dakar, a road-ready evolution of the D7X-R rally machine. From Dakar Winner to Road-Legal Defender The Defender Dakar follows the D7X-R, which dominated the 2026 Dakar Rally by winning the Stock class and placing three Defenders…

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The global electric vehicle market is changing rapidly, and European automakers are facing increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers. The latest challenger is the GAC Aion UT, a compact electric hatchback designed to compete in Europe with models such as the Volkswagen ID.3. Produced by Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), the Aion UT combines a 60-kWh lithium…

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Aston Martin has unveiled the Valen, a limited-production V12 special project that the company describes as the world’s most powerful front-engined car from a manufacturer. It is also Aston Martin’s most powerful front-engined V12 production car in the company’s 113-year history. Developed by Aston Martin’s Q bespoke division in collaboration with the newly formed Special…

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