Many people who fell in love with the new Shelby GT500 when it debuted wanted the car with the carbon fiber track pack. However, cars with that package were virtually impossible to find, meaning many lucky enough to find a GT500 at all ended up with a lesser equipped vehicle.

Nissan held an event this week in Yokohama, Japan, where it unveiled the GT-R NISMO Special Edition. For a princely sum of money, buyers will get a NISMO-exclusive Stealth Gray paint finish and Special Edition exclusive 20-inch RAYS forged aluminum-alloy wheels with red accents.

Ford has announced that its Level 2 hands-free driving system called BlueCruise will be ready to launch later this year. The system is very similar to the Tesla Autopilot system, but in hands-free mode, BlueCruise doesn’t require the driver’s hands to be on the steering wheel.

Jeep has announced a new version of the Gladiator pickup that is exclusive to Texas. The truck is called the Jeep Gladiator Texas Trail, and it’s based on the Gladiator Sport S trim. The Texas Trail edition gets standard 17-inch mid-gloss black aluminum wheels, 32-inch mud-train tires, and the Trailer Tow Group.

Volkswagen has unveiled a new concept vehicle that is a customized enthusiast version of its 2021 Tiguan SE R-Line SUV. The Tiguan SE R-Line Black RiNo Concept was designed by Jamie Orr and incorporates a selection of equipment from the automotive aftermarket to demonstrate the versatility and agility of Volkswagen’s compact SUV.

One of the more popular Jeep SUV models worldwide is the Compass. Jeep says that more than 40 percent of its sales in Europe come from Compass models, and one in four of those is the plug-in hybrid version.

Ford has announced some new options for SUV shoppers considering the 2021 Explorer. Certainly, the most interesting new trim is the Explorer Enthusiast ST, which has the same exterior styling and performance as the Explorer ST.

Any Lamborghini automobile is uncommon, and you rarely see them. Lamborghini race cars are even rarer, and the automaker is celebrating the production of the 400th Huracan racing car. In 2014, the Huracan replaced the Gallardo as the car of choice for Lamborghini’s racing efforts.

When it comes to off-roading, most SUVs never venture off the beaten path. Some outdoorsy folks don’t want to drive harrowing trails in the wild. They simply want to be able to navigate rough gravel and mud roads on the way to camping or hiking destinations.

A quick glance at the new Toyota GR 86, and other than the addition of the GR prefix, the car looks very much like the outgoing model. However, it is heavily revised, and one of the biggest changes comes under the hood.

Nissan has been offering vehicles that slot into its high-performance NISMO line for a long time. Typically, NISMO vehicles include sportier styling and often have improved handling and power. Nissan has announced a new vehicle that marks the first SUV in the NISMO line, the 2021 Patrol NISMO.

One of the more interesting features of the Ford Super Duty Tremor pickup is the integrated Warn winch to help the truck get out of any sticky off-road situations. Ford has now announced that the same winch is available for all properly equipped 2020 or newer Super Duty trucks.

We now have the last piece of the puzzle when it comes to information on the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 – its price. Porsche has announced that the MSRP for the track-focused 911 will start at $161,100, not including the $1,350 destination and handling fee.

For Ford, the Bronco name is more than just the SUVs the automaker has recently unveiled. The automaker says that Bronco is the all-new outdoor brand of all of its 4×4 “Built Wild” vehicles. As part of its roll-out, Ford is collaborating with leading off-road aftermarket companies to expand parts and accessories for the Bronco and Bronco Sport SUVs.

During the 2021 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction, the hammer went down on the very first production GMC Hummer EV Edition 1, bringing in a sizable donation for a worthy cause. The GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 sold for $2.5 million, and as it does with all charity auctions, Barrett-Jackson waived all fees and commissions typically associated with its auction.