Posts Written by Paul Strauss

Outside the U.S., the Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ is sold under the Toyota FT-86 badge. Originally spotted back in 2013, Toyota has unveiled an updated (or at least repainted) version of its convertible concept, based on the FT-86, and it’s a real looker.…

The 9,000+ pound, $575,000+ Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 is a totally over-the-the top ride clearly designed for rich oil barons in the deserts of the Middle East.…

There’s no denying the Jaguar F-Type is one of those cars that generates an emotional response from the first second you lay eyes on one. But is its beauty more than skin deep?…

Jaguar has been working on refinements to their C-X17 SUV concept since it first broke cover back in September 2013. This could indicate it’s moving closer to production.…

Drift racer “Mad Mike” Whiddett took his tricked-out 514hp Mazda RX7 along the scenic and twisty Crown Range highway between Queenstown and Wanaka, New Zealand, hitting speeds up to 145mph, and using his handbrake with aplomb in the turns.…

Imagine what would happen if you took a Subaru BRZ and turned it into a shooting brake-style wagon? You’d get this. The Subaru Cross Sport Concept is basically a BRZ that’s been stretched into wagon format.…

With a serious nod to classic Datsun styling, Nissan’s IDx NISMO and IDx Freeflow concepts were designed to reach younger markets who are less interested in cars these days.…

With a hybrid drivetrain capable of pushing out a total of 377 horsepower, this version of Acura’s otherwise average RLX sedan could give it the kick in the pants it needs.…

For its Christmas 2013 catalog, Neiman Marcus partnered up with Aston Martin to create just ten of this extravagant Vanquish. For the most part, it’s like every other Vanquish, and that’s not a bad thing – with its 6.0-liter V12 engine, 565 horses, and 457 lb-ft.…

We can’t think of many less appropriate vehicles to drive in the snow and ice than a Corvette. But at Sweden’s Laponie Ice Driving, they offer lessons on how to drive these and other high torque rear-wheel drive cars across the trickiest frozen surfaces.…

BMW’s compact pure-electric i3 is finally available for purchase – at least in Europe. It’s the German automaker’s first production electric vehicle, and early reviews have been very positive.…

Callaway have turned an stock 2014 Chevrolet SS into a serious performance vehicle, stealing some of the same parts found in their amped up Camaros. The SS SC570 augments Chevy’s massive 6.2-liter V8 with an Eaton Roots-style supercharger, a liquid-to-air intercooler, high flow-rate fuel injectors, and other improvements to the intake and exhaust systems.…

While it’s unlikely to ever be a real car, Mercedes-Benz has certainly put plenty of thought into the design of their impressive AMG Vision Gran Turismo concept.…

UK “Petrolhead” Shmee150 managed to score a tour of the SBH Royal Auto Gallery, home to a private auto collection in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates.…

We’re so used to seeing video of road rallies shot during the daytime, but this highlight footage captured while Italian rally legend Gigi Galli and co-driver Pirelli Nicolò burn up the 11° Rally Legend 2013 will give you new appreciation for the skills of pro rally drivers – especially during the nighttime sequence.…