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Imagined as a complete race car, the XJ220 had no intentions of making it to production until it received a tremendous response at the British International Motor Show in 1988. A bit different from the concept car, the production-ready XJ220 was bred in collaboration with Tom Walkinshaw Racing and was the fastest production supercar of its time. The legendary supercar from Jaguar had just one purpose; to give tough competition to the Porsche 959, the Lamborghini Diablo, and the Ferrari F40. If you are a collector or a longtime admirer of this masterpiece, this dreamy supercar will be at the RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction on the 19th of August.

Hyundai is rapidly expanding, not only in terms of internal combustion-powered models but also in the EV segment. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been around for almost a year and already, it is shaping up to be more than a worthy competitor to the Tesla Model 3. With that said, Hyundai is also looking toward the performance EV segment, and we recently got the most comprehensive images of the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.

Until the start of this decade, the only off-roader that Ford had in its arsenal was the F-150 Raptor. Even that was an off-road variant based on a standard truck. But, in 2020, we were blessed with a fantastic off-roader built from the ground up, and it was christened the ‘Bronco’. Fast forward to 2022, and the automaker has elevated the Bronco by slapping it with the ‘Raptor’ moniker. With the standard Bronco being a pretty potent off-roader to begin with, how much difference does the Raptor make?

This is the Porsche Carrera GT, the German automaker’s first-ever supercar for the 21st century. Porsche’s flagship of the mid-2000s carries a design and an exhaust note that still gives us the chills to this day. Although the Carrera GT became the definitive Porsche road car, it was unlike any of its predecessors. This is not a high-strung racing 911 converted for road use. Instead, Porsche created the Carrera GT as their expression, of the ultimate road car.

Featuring one of the best-sounding V-10 engines of all time, the sound alone is enough to make you want one. Yet, Porsche lasered-focused on every aspect of the car to ensure perfection. With only 1270 models produced, it is a unique and exclusive vehicle in every aspect. Porsche wanted the Carrera GT to be a standout model, with no relation to anything the brand had created. Yet, at the same time, it is an embodiment of the core ideology of the brand. It is a seamless blend of form and function in the most Porsche way. 18 years on, the Carrera GT continues to remain an enthusiasts favorite and is one of the best aspirational and desirable cars of all time.

The Dodge vs. Chevy rivalry is age-old and an integral part of the American auto industry that dates back to the founding days of industrial Detroit, over a century ago. So, here we will pit the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, the most powerful and extravagant performance cars made by these iconic automakers against each other to answer the age-old question - which modern renditions of these icons sit at the top of the muscle car food chain!

It was back in 2018 when the recently launched at that time, Bentley Bentayga Speed was able to make it to the top of Pikes Peak in just 10:49.9 - smashing the previous record by almost two minutes. Now, two years later, the new Lamborghini Urus - which hasn’t even been revealed yet, did the same climb almost 17 seconds faster.

Drag racing is the most straightforward way of seeing which car is quicker. While it certainly doesn’t give you the whole picture, CarWow continues to provide “what if” scenarios, by pitting two, often, very different cars against one another. This time it is the base Audi R8 rear-wheel drive versus the (almost) range-topping BMW M5 Competition. The two cars couldn’t be more different even if they wanted, which technically, devoids the race of any logic. Still, it’s fun and you want to see what happens.

The Toyota MR2 successor has been, pretty much, confirmed. Japanese publication, Best Car, was the first to announce the good news, and we now have a pretty good idea of what to expect. While Toyota has not yet revealed any details about its future, mid-engine model, we know Daihatsu and Suzuki would lend a hand for the new Toyota MR2. The mid-engine model is scheduled to return sometime in 2025, and this is what it needs to bring to the table in order to compete with the likes of the Mazda MX-5 Miata.

There is absolutely no secret at this point that Porsche is about to facelift pretty much its entire lineup. The company is busy testing all the future 911 models, but at the same time our spy photographers also caught testing the facelift Cayenne - both the standard body style and the coupe model. Today we have images of the updated Cayenne Coupe GTS that was caught playing on and around the Nurburgring track.

By now, it’s clear that Muscle cars, as we know them, are coming to an end. Dodge, the brand that was, arguably, the most loyal to the Muscle car genre is preparing to introduce the first-ever EV Muscle car.On the other hand, Dodge is not willing to let the Muscle car die just yet, which means the supercharged V-8 could stay, at least, for a few more years. With that said, Chrysler has a lot of iconic nameplates from the Muscle car era, including the Plymouth Roadrunner, which was virtually revived by a Rostislav Prokop, for our sister site, Hot Cars. The concept of the Czech graphic designer looks quite believable, and we think now is as good a time as any to bring back the iconic model.

Nissan’s old mid-size Frontier pickup first went on sale nearly 15 years ago (2005-2021). While much of the competition received several mid-cycle refreshes with some models even getting an all-new generation, the Frontier soldiered on with strong sales. Surprisingly, despite its age, customers flocked to it for its dependability and value package.

But after what seemed like an eternity, Nissan finally decided to overhaul the Frontier for the 2022 model year. The third-generation Nissan Frontier is an all-new truck from the ground up. New styling, a new drivetrain, and a new cabin with updated tech.

There’s just one thing that carries over to the new generation, which is part of the frame. According to Nissan, there was nothing really wrong with the outgoing model’s frame and so they chose to base the new Frontier on the same tough-as-nails platform that buyers these days are after.

Drag races between tuned cars are never dull because we get to see how much extra performance the cars can deliver when needed, and we have a fascinating drag race video from Hoonigan. This is a drag race is between a 2017 Acura NSX and a 2016 BMW M4. Both have been tuned to produce nearly 100 more horsepower than their stock counterparts. The results of the race are quite surprising.

55 years after the original Meyer’s Manx dune buggy was revealed, a revived company under new ownership plans to bring back the past with electrification. This is the all-electric Meyer’s Manx dune buggy, and it’s so much more than just a gimmick.

When it debuted in 2002,the Porsche Cayenne was a true oddball.A large, V-8-powered chunky SUV built by a dedicated sports car manufacturer was something nobody saw coming. In fact, the Cayenne essentially invented the performance SUV segment altogether. However, since Porsche was on a role making the weird a reality, they decided to look into making other versions of the Cayenne including a coupe, a long-wheelbase version, and a convertible, the latter of which they made a prototype.

The Honda S2000 is a celebration of Honda’s motorsport lineage. For Honda’s 50th anniversary, the Japanese automaker wanted to do something special. Something timeless that would be their pure expression of driving pleasure. The plan was to create the ultimate roadster. Starting with a blank sheet of paper and a dream, the end result was the S2000.

Now it’s been over a decade since the end of production of the AP2 back in 2009. But even today, the Honda roadster holds its weight as one of the greatest sports cars of all time. In our modern automotive market, even enthusiast models have become diluted and emotionless. The S2000 stands as a reminder of putting the pure visceral experience of driving first.