Author: Jason Cooper
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London Police Seize $10.8 Million in Supercars
London’s Metropolitan Police seized more than £8 million ($10.8 million) worth of vehicles over the weekend following a supercar gathering in the city. The operation, supported by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, included the seizure of a Ferrari Monza SP2 valued at £3.7 million ($5 million). 90 Vehicles Seized in Two-Day Operation The Met Police described…
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Chrysler Pacifica Concepts Bring Performance to Roadkill Nights
Roadkill Nights is known for tire smoke and big horsepower, but Chrysler brought a different kind of performance to this year’s event with two modified Pacifica concepts. While Dodge unveiled the 2027 Charger Super Bee with 600 horsepower from a twin-turbo 3.0-liter straight-six, Chrysler used the event to show how far its minivan can be…
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2027 Lexus ES Gets a Small Price Hike and Japan Assembly
The 2027 Lexus ES enters its second model year with only minor changes, including a small price increase and a major production shift. The ES 350h hybrid, ES 350e electric model and ES 500e electric model now cost $105 to $110 more, with all versions assembled in Japan. 2027 Lexus ES Prices Rise Slightly The…
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Rezvani Beast X Packs 1,560 HP in Limited Supercar
Rezvani is stepping away from its recent run of armored trucks and SUVs with the new Beast X, a low-slung supercar producing 1,560 horsepower and 1,280 lb-ft of torque. Based on the company’s original Beast, the new model is limited to just five examples and is claimed to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in…
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Toyota and Lexus 12V Battery Issues Trap Owners Inside
Several Toyota and Lexus models are facing scrutiny over reported 12V battery problems that can leave occupants unable to open their vehicle doors. Research by Which?, an independent consumer rights organization in the United Kingdom, found hundreds of affected owners, while complaints from U.S. customers indicate the issue is not limited to the UK. 12V…
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BMW X1 Long Wheelbase Bookings Open in India
BMW has opened pre-launch bookings for the new BMW X1 Long Wheelbase in India ahead of its scheduled full debut on August 21, 2026. The stretched SUV will be produced locally at BMW Group Plant Chennai as the automaker expands its X1 lineup in a market where the model is currently BMW’s highest-selling luxury SUV.…
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New Gordon Murray Supercar Teased Ahead of Monterey
GMSV has released the first shadowy look at a new Gordon Murray supercar ahead of Monterey Car Week, offering only a few clues about what is coming. The teaser appears to show a low, wide machine with a prominent roof-mounted intake, NACA-style ducts and an unusually flat rear deck, details that recall elements associated with…
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New Mercedes-AMG GT 53 Brings 503-Mile EV Range
The new Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupe expands the brand’s growing electric performance lineup with 536 horsepower, all-wheel drive and a significantly longer driving range than its more powerful siblings. Expected to reach the U.S. in early 2027, the GT 53 enters a luxury electric grand-touring segment where BMW currently has no direct answer. Mercedes-AMG…
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BMW Recycling Project Raises Car2Car Rate From 6% to 51%
BMW has demonstrated that far more material from end-of-life vehicles could potentially return to automotive production than is possible through conventional recycling processes today. Through its Car2Car research project, BMW Group and its partners increased the company’s defined “Car2Car rate” from 6% to 51% under advanced processing and sorting conditions. What BMW’s Car2Car Rate Means…
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New 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Gets Major Update
Volkswagen has officially unveiled the all-new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, bringing a two-row cabin, coupe-like roofline and updated technology to the Atlas lineup. Sharing the new MQB Evo architecture with the seven-seat Atlas, the redesigned crossover is shorter and lower while retaining the broader design and powertrain changes introduced for the new generation. 2027…
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