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Laws in the European Union expect all new vehicles to be zero emission by 2035. Lamborghini is looking for alternatives to keep their iconic combustion engines alive. The brand does already have a fully-electric vehicle planned down the pipeline by 2028. Yet, they don’t want that to mean the death of their high-revving, high emotion heritage.

Thus, the Italian manufacturer has started a project for the development of synthetic fuels. Their VW Group sister company, Porsche, has launched a similar venture this year. Why have the two companies not decided to collaborate? This is where the situation gets a bit complicated. Thanks to an Australian news source, we explain more details about these new projects.

Great news! The Dodge Durango Hellcat is back from the dead for the 2023 model year. This is due to the very strong demand for the bonkers midsize SUV that breathes fire for days. The Durango Hellcat was originally meant for just the 2021 model year only, but now it’s finally back. Whether it’s back for good or for only a limited time is still unknown, but we certainly hope that it’s here to stay.

Performance SUVs like the BMW X5 M will be a great choice if you are both an enthusiast and a family man. The current-selling fourth-generation X5 was introduced for the 2020 model year in the U.S. and is an absolute powerhouse with decent practicality. However, while it has won many hearts, BMW thinks the mid-size SUV needs a makeover. The upcoming X5 M prototype has been spotted near the Nürburgring several times since 2021, and the overall design behind the camouflage looks more aggressive. But now we can thank Kolesa.ru for being more ambitious and rendering the possible X5 M from the future.

While Aston Martin is preparing for a transition towards electricity, we get to experience the last V-12-powered models. Among them is the 2023 Aston Martin V-12 Vantage, which is one of the last British Muscle cars. The fixed-head V-12 coupe debuted in March 2022 and now, we get spy footage of the upcoming, open-top variant of the British sports car, almost completely revealed with little camo.

BMW’s performance division is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022, and we are months away from the launch of the M2 Coupe and its second M-specific car after the M1 supercar, the XM. The M2 Coupe will be the final full-fat M car before the subdivision embarks on the hybrid and full electrification journey. If that is true, the M3 EV will arrive sooner than we thought. But there is nothing to worry about because M boss, Frank Van Meel, has assured us that “it will always be an M3”, something ‘groundbreaking.’

Based on the Porsche 911 Turbo, the 911 GT2 RS doesn’t really need much of an introduction. The very first model was launched back in 1993 as the GT2, a name that carried on until 2009. For the 2010 model year, the GT2 became the GT2 RS, but that wasn’t the end of its story. Surviving across four generations (993,996,997, and the most recent 991 generation) the formula for the GT2 hasn’t changed – it’s a track-focus sports car that’s specifically designed to be the lightest and fastest in the 911 lineup. Often characterized by its extreme performance, extreme aerodynamics, and flamboyant price, the 911 GT2 isn’t for everyone, but it’s still one of those cars everyone can admire.

Watches and cars always go hand-in-hand. That’s because most car enthusiasts also happen to like watches, which is why automakers collaborating with watchmakers isn’t that rare. Just recently, for example, Honda teamed up with Seiko for the creation of a watch that celebrates the launch of the Civic Type R. This latest one, however, is TAG Heuer and Porsche collaborating in the creation of a truly unique smartwatch.

Aston Martin’s long history of open top two seater sports cars continues with this latest concept revealed in California. Poised to be exclusive and bespoke, Aston Martin continues to pay tribute to their V-12 engine before it disappears in favor or electrification. Does this follow-up to the V12 Speedster DBR1 honor the legacy?

There’s no denying that the hype surrounding the upcoming Porsche 911 GT3 RS is real. So real, in fact, that someone managed to leak the vehicle on Instagram way before its official launch.

Every car enthusiast at some point has wondered, if I was going to build a concept car, what would it look like? Yet, very few of us ever get to the point of actually pulling out a pencil and paper to start sketching. What if you took the next step and actually dedicated countless hours to your idea? Then you’d be Alberto Perona, who recently created a concept car for his bachelor thesis. The result is the "Pininfarina Fuga", a 2035 model year hypersport EV. We’ll break down his future vehicle to see how dreams could turn into reality.

The EB 110 is a mid-engine sports car produced by Bugatti from 1991 until 2002 and the only model the company built during that period. During that period Bugatti was under Romano Artioli and when EB 110 production ended, it moved under Volkswagen ownership, after filing for bankruptcy. With only 139 units built, the EB 110 is a very rare beauty. So, what if it will make a comeback? Instagram artist loveghvst tried to imagine a modern EB 110, and not only that. He also gave it the Le Mans treatment and a Bugatti Chiron engine under the hood.

If you happen to own a Ford Mustang GT, but you are not happy with your 460 horsepower anymore, RTR vehicles comes to the rescue. The tuner is offering a Spec 5 upgrade package that will bring the total output up to a total of 750 units. Originally offered as a limited-run package, with only 10 examples being built, RTR is now removing production caps.

The rumors of the successor to the iconic Lexus LFA are plenty, though this new hint from Lexus engineers directly is the most unusual one yet. The direction of the future Lexus halo car is headed towards electrification, but those behind the project want drivers to feel as engaged and connected to the experience as possible.

There is a lot going on in the world of Toyota. Holding the title of the largest automaker in the world requires constant progress. Every day we are getting breaking news about the possible Toyota MR2 successor. One day it’s a small four-cylinder turbo and the next day it’s a hybrid.

Yet, respected Japanese publication Best Car, states it will be an EV. A possible collaboration with Mazda also may be in the pipeline. From what we know, it may be a 500-horsepower, 4WD sports car around the size of the GR Supra. Development has already begun for this projected model. If everything goes according to plan, we should see them stateside by 2026.

In the past few months Mercedes has been very busy testing the new generation GLC. Back in June, our spy photographers caught the GLC Coupe out for a first testing session, while earlier in August the AMG GLC 63 was caught playing around Nurburgring. Today is GLC43/53 Coupe’s turn to begin testing. Our spy photographers caught the first prototype out on the streets of Germany. In fact, this should come as no surprise considering the standard GLC43/53 has been testing since April 2022.