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At the 1954 Detroit Auto Show, Ford lifted the lid on a two-seater convertible that, to this day, is much loved by enthusiasts and collectors alike. Introduced as the Thunderbird, the gorgeous styling and V8 powertrains brought many into Dearborn's fold and, interestingly, the Blue Oval's offering outsold the Corvette of the day by thousands.

With the Cadillac Lyriq now rolling down the production line, General Motors is hoping to claw its way into the fiercely competitive EV luxury crossover segment. Monied buyers have plenty of choices already; Tesla's Model X and the Jaguar I-Pace provide a modern package with plenty of tech and performance.

Back in the day, trucks were used to haul around pigs, feed and farm equipment. These days they do the same job, and so much more. Modern trucks make luxury cars of old seem utilitarian, and yesteryears supercars seem slow. Trucks like the Ford F-150 Raptor and Ram TRX have hailed in the era of the supertruck, and this has naturally led to people racing them against each other. We've already seen what happens when Ford takes on Ram, but what about some British competition? The new Land Rover Defender V8 packs a supercharged punch that could knock out a horse, and in the following video we find out if it's a match for the mighty F-150 Raptor.

"Chill" is certainly not how we'd define TJ Russell's preference in Porsche 911s. He used to work for Singer and left to strike out on his own a few years back. The result was a Safari 911 that would put some Baja trucks to shame. That first car was almost wholly custom, starting life as a 964 before it got a custom tube chassis and 13.5-inch suspension travel.

Way back in February of last year, Ford officially confirmed that the F-150 Raptor would be getting V8 power, but the Dearborn-based automaker did not disclose what form this would take exactly. Videos had already confirmed as much, and the rumors have suggested that this engine will be the 5.2-liter supercharged Predator V8. The vehicle would likely be called the Raptor R and has been said to be arriving later this year, but no official word has given any of these rumors substance. But now we have no need for an official announcement, as a leaked build rotation sheet shared on Instagram has given us all we need to know.

The upcoming Q4 e-tron will soon introduce a more affordable electric option to the Audi brand, but the push towards EVs won't stop there. Audi has already confirmed that its two smallest European models, the A1 and Q2, will not receive new generations and will instead be replaced by EVs. A new report from German publication Auto Motor und Sport now claims that the next-generation Audi A3 Sedan won't be offered with a gasoline-powered variant.

Under the hood of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe sits a masterpiece of engineering. There you'll find a potent, turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 with 541 horsepower and 567 lb-ft of torque. That translates into a 3.7-second dash to 60 mph and a top speed of 177 mph - although we've seen some examples hit 185 mph. Still, if these numbers leave you uninspired, perhaps Manhart's CRT 800 will interest you.

The bastion of dependability that is the Toyota Tacoma has arrived for the 2023 model year, sporting new packages for the SR5 trim. The rugged midsize truck is now available with a decidedly classy Chrome Package. Those who opt for this package will gain 18-inch polished wheels, while the door handles, exhaust tip, and tailgate badging also receive the chrome treatment. Inside, a leather-wrapped gear lever lends the cabin a premium touch.

Electric vehicles like the Tesla Model S Plaid have entirely redefined our definitions of rapid acceleration. Before, a Nissan GT-R cracking 60 mph in under three seconds was considered blistering, but now we're rapidly being conditioned to believe the 0-60 time needs to have a one as the first number. While we believe this never-ending search for quicker acceleration is completely pointless, Bentley seems to be ready to meet customer demands.

As we alluded to earlier in the year, Lexus has a big EV problem it needs to solve. At the tail end of 2021, Lexus unveiled its electric ambitions, aiming for one million all-electric sales by 2030. The problem is a lack of available EVs, as Lexus only introduced its...

The BMW 3 Series is a true icon of the German automotive landscape, and the global one too, for that matter. It's been around for decades, and while some generations are better than others, they all have the same goal: to be the best. The current G20 generation was launched in 2019, so it's due for an update, and while some markets have given us an early preview of what to expect, we've had little more than rumors to help us as we try to predict what changes are coming for the segment-defining benchmark. Fortunately, the time for speculation has now come to an end, and the new 2023 BMW 3 Series is here to show Audi and Mercedes who's boss.

Towing is what trucks are for. Well, at least, that's one thing they can be used for. Ford, being one who makes trucks, has filed patents to make towing a little easier. The patent was filed back in September of 2019 and was published on May 17 this year. In short, Ford is expanding its current repertoire of trailer-oriented driver assists to include sideswipe avoidance. We're expecting it to be available via software updates or as options from the factory on trucks like the F-150 Lightning.

With the introduction of the new Nissan Z, we're guessing there's a horde of 370Z and 350Z owners itching to get their hands on the newcomer. We don't blame them - the Z sports a 3.0-liter V6 with 400 horsepower on tap and, refreshingly, the option to row your own gears.

Japanese automakers need to make a change in regard to EVs. At least, according to climate thinktank InfluenceMap. The organization recently conducted a study that found Honda, Nissan, and Toyota to all be the least prepared for a transition to zero-emissions vehicles compared with their competition. You don't have to look hard to see it either. Right now, Honda is set to produce the e:Ny1 for the 2024 model year, but its EV offerings aren't expanding as rapidly as other OEMs.

Despite its age and various flaws, the 2022 Lexus RX is the Japanese automaker's best-selling product here in the US. Lexus has attempted to keep the RX relevant with the addition of Apple CarPlay and some sporty Black Line packages, but it's time for an all-new model. We've known for a while that the next-generation RX was in the works, but now Lexus has officially provided a reveal date.

In recent years, Hyundai (along with sister brands Kia and Genesis) has proven itself to be a stellar carmaker, often producing vehicles (like the Telluride) that outclass the European, Japanese and American competition. And it seems this trend is carrying over into the EV segment. Perusing the latest US electric...

BMW is one busy car company. Fresh off the introduction of the refreshed X7 and the all-new 7 Series and i7 luxury sedans, the brand is readying the facelifted X5. We've seen the luxury SUV undergoing cold-weather testing and even caught a glimpse of the fire-breathing M derivative, a high-performance riposte to the GLE 63 AMG.

What makes a car color cool? We'd argue it has to be bold, bucking the conventional black, white, or silver. Those colors are all painfully common, so they will not be included on this list. Our selections will be divided by automaker to highlight which companies are currently offering the best paint schemes in 2022. Since it would be tough to cover every interesting hue available, some of your favorites may be excluded from this list. Preference will be given to newer colors, so excellent colors that have been available for a while (like Mazda's Soul Red Metallic) won't appear on this list.

Apart from the Hummer EV and Yukon, GMC doesn't have any exciting products at the moment. That's perfectly fine, considering its part of the much larger General Motors conglomerate, and has its place selling more upmarket models based on Chevrolets. It made some waves recently after the unveiling of the Yukon Denali Ultimate, but it stays quietly in the background for the most part.

Volkswagen has been working very hard on electrification and design as it aims to bring Tesla down, and the latest reveal from the German automaker is the ID.Buzz electric van. As you may already know, the bus that was revealed in March is destined for European shores, and American buyers will have access to a longer-wheelbase model with more power and possibly even some unique features. The regular version has some pretty cool features too, and VW expects that this new offering will be extremely popular. Of course, part of its potential success depends on what it costs, and now Volkswagen has finally revealed pricing for the first-ever ID.Buzz.