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The Ford F-150 has the Raptor, and the Ram 1500 has the TRX, but when it comes to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 there’s still no high-performance option to be found. Some years back, Houston, Texas-based PaxPower stepped in to fill that void with its original Jackal. The conversion added the rugged suspension and flared wheel arches inspired by Baja pre-runners, and coupled this with the availability of a V-8 engine. The company now has a new version of the Jackal based on the updated Silverado introduced for 2022. The Jackal conversion can also be performed on the related GMC Sierra 1500. The conversion…

Golden Globes host Jerrod Carmichael has won critical acclaim for his hosting at the returning Hollywood awards, despite some very close-to-the-bone gags. The comedian aimed Tom Cruise during the show commenting on the alleged disappearance of Shelly Miscavige — wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige. The 35-year-old comedian was the first Black host of the ceremony, taking to the stage at the Beverly Hilton on Tuesday, and received acclaim for his performance. During the ceremony, Carmichael emerged with three statuettes and suggested that these were the awards Cruise returned to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) during last year’s row…

It’s official. Ford is returning to the Formula 1 arena in 2026, though not as a constructor but as a technical partner of leading team Red Bull Racing. Ford will help Red Bull develop a power unit in time for the 2026 season, when new, more sustainable power unit design rules are set to be introduced. Chevrolet Silverado (and GMC Sierra) owners can turn their light-duty trucks into genuine F-150 Raptor rivals with help from PaxPower. The Houston, Texas-based company has an upgrade package called the Jackal, and it adds body and suspension upgrades, and if the customer desires, power…

Bugatti’s one-off Chiron Profilée went under the hammer at an auction in Paris this week and ended up selling for double its pre-auction estimate. The final price paid, including the buyer’s premium, was over $10 million, making it the most expensive new car ever to be sold at auction. McLaren’s successor to the 720S is set for a reveal later this year and word on the street is that it will be called a 750S. In keeping with McLaren’s alphanumeric naming strategy, the 750S name implies the car will pack 750 metric horsepower, or about 740 hp. Porsche is working…

Nicole Kidman is one of the most established actresses in the world. She has consistently ranked among the highest-paid actresses in the world and has even won an Oscar award. The American actress has an amazing family as she is the mother to 4 kids. She adopted 2 babies with her ex-husband Tom Cruise back in the 90s. She later married Keith Urban in 2006, with whom he shares other 2 daughters. Kidman has had a history of fertility problems and pregnancy, but that never stopped her from dreaming. According to sources, Kidman and Keith Urban are looking forward to…

A movie titan, the other a WWE legend, and the other arguably golf’s biggest character ever. Tom Cruise, Hulk Hogan and John Daly, respectively. All were present at Raymond James Stadium to watch Tom Brady’s Bucs in their Wild Card game against the Cowboys. No doubt, forming an imposing ‘Florida Man’ trio in all of its glory. imate friends, but have always shown a great mutual admiration. They first met on the red carpet of the 2018 ESPYs. They both own a Bugatti Veyron, a rare car with an estimated value of $2 to $3 million. And Tom Brady gave…

A modified Nissan Ariya electric crossover will journey from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole in an attempt to prove the capabilities of EVs. The 16,777-mile, 10-month trip is expected to kick off in March, Nissan announced on Wednesday. Modifications to the Ariya include 39-inch BF Goodrich tires, widened wheel arches (to clear the new tires), and suspension changes, but the powertrain and battery pack were left unmodified. The Ariya will be driven from Pole to Pole by the husband-and-wife team of Chris and Julie Ramsey, who previously completed the 10,563-mile Mongol Rally in a Nissan Leaf. Aside from the bigger…

Ferrari’s deliveries reached a new peak of 13,221 cars in 2022—a year in which most brands in the exotic segment saw record numbers. Despite the war in Ukraine, energy and inflation crises, and supply disruptions, Ferrari managed to grow its deliveries in 2022 by 2,066 cars, up 18.5% versus 2021’s result. The number is based on deliveries of nine modes, three of which were hybrids, the automaker said. The tally also includes deliveries of special low-volume models like the Monza SP1 and SP2, and Daytona SP3. It doesn’t include deliveries of the new Purosangue SUV, which could potentially become the brand’s most popular model due…

Harry and Meghan get a makeover and King Charles tells tiny Tom Cruise to save the UK…as Spitting returns to the… Tom Cruise might be tiny. But the satire certainly isn’t in short supply ahead of the first ever Spitting Image stage show. The Hollywood star will be lampooned for his height alongside Meghan and Harry, Greta Thunberg and a host of British royals and politicians who have been given a comical makeover for their theatre debuts. diots Assemble: Spitting Image Saves the World will see Cruise tasked by King Charles with saving Great Britain, while Miss Thunberg performs a…

Brooke Shields Blasts ‘Ridiculous’ Tom Cruise Battle Over Postpartum Depression as… “Pretty Baby,” a two-part documentary about the intense highs and lows of American icon Brooke Shields, brought the house down with its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday. The doc explores the appalling sexualization of Shields beginning at age 9, the top-tier modeling and acting career that followed, and the urgent conversations she inspires around what society expects of women. Directed by Lana Wilson (Taylor Swift’s “Miss Americana”), “Pretty Baby” confronts milestones in Shields’ life that, in a post #MeToo world, shocked the audience at Park City’s Eccles Theater.…

When Glen Powell heard about the Top Gun sequel, he knew he had to be a part of it. After all, it was the original Top Gun that inspired him to become an actor in the first place, and now, he had the opportunity to be a part of a movie that he had loved since he was a child. Powell was so determined to be in Top Gun: Maverick that he started preparing months before auditioning. He headed to Edwards Air Force Base to live with pilots, immersing himself in their lifestyle to better understand what it’s like to…

With the new Z06 and upcoming E-Ray adding diversity to the Corvette portfolio, a widebody C8 ZR1 like this makes a lot of sense. The Chevrolet Corvette is a name that speaks for itself thanks to its decades-long history as one of the most popular and recognizable American sports cars on the road. The Corvette has undergone several changes over its lifespan, becoming one of the oldest nameplates in the game. Now in its eighth generation, the Chevrolet Corvette C8 is both a continuation of the Corvette’s legacy and a forge into new territory. All C8 models use a mid-engine setup, the upcoming Corvette…

Lou Costabile shows us a gigantic Pepto-Bismol pink Caddy that looks fabulous, whether cruising down the street or parked under garage lights. Pink paint on a car may not be everyone’s cup of tea. But on a certain outrageously large and in charge 1959 Cadillac Series 62 convertible, it’s awesome. It’s the kind of car that inspired songs from the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Aretha Franklin. Recently, YouTuber Lou Costabile is lucky enough to check out this attention-grabber in Mesa, Arizona. Experience some of the magnificence that this Cadillac offers in the video. This 1959 Pink Cadillac Convertible Is A Celebrity Everywhere It…

You could say this 1980s BMW wagon is a digital throwback to what would’ve been the X5’s predecessor. The BMW X5 is a familiar name across the states. The posh pavement crawler was quite a hit when it was first introduced in the year 2000. But have you ever thought about BMW making an SUV before the X5? Or perhaps a wagon? Something along the lines of iconic 1980s styling with the Bavarian touch of panache and exuberance. We agree that the thought of BMW, or any brand other than Land Rover and Toyota, making SUVs in the 80s would’ve been sacrilegious. However, had BMW…

A fun 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, gorgeous exterior, and loads of optional features, puts the 2023 Cadillac XT4 toward the top of a buyer’s list. Cadillac is a brand that evolved from starring in AARP commercials to becoming the ride of choice in every 2000s rap video and MTV Cribs episode. Since their resurgence, Cadillac has been taking aim at the Germans and ending up back toward the top of buyers’ shopping lists for good reason. The 2023 Cadillac XT-4 aims to continue that place in line as it goes head-to-head against other small but leather-clad subcompact SUVs like the Audi Q3,…

This iconic Ford GT40 Replica comes to life directly from the hands of a single man, and it is unreal to watch it form from nothing! Benjamin Workshop’s custom tribute to the legendary American race car Ford GT40 is a work of art. The vehicle was built from the ground up, which took over 4000 hours! Like the original Ford, it is powered by a potent V8 engine. This custom car, with its sleek and race-inspired design, is a true testament to the creator’s hard work and dedication, as well as a nod to the sports car that inspires enthusiasts worldwide. As you will see, this…

Doug DeMuro’s dream car quickly became a nightmare with dealers not able to service his Ford GT. Back in 2018, Doug DeMuro bought his dream car, the 2005 Ford GT, and found himself in a world of pain when it came to caring for his new $225,000 supercar. While a Ford and reliable to the last, DeMuro’s supercharged V8 supercar can’t go to a regular dealership like a new Ford Mustang. Even though it has quite simple engineering, a retro throwback to the Ford GT40, the car doesn’t have the features of a modern mid-level supercar. That means no infotainment and no hybrid…

The new 911 Dakar off-roader proves it’s anything but a cynical marketing exercise. Technology is amazing. I’m standing in the middle of the Moroccan Sahara Desert on the phone with my boss in Los Angeles. He wants to make sure I put the screws to the engineers I’m about to see: Make sure the 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar “isn’t a bunch of marketing bullshit,” in his words. Good news: It’s not. I don’t have to ask the engineers (I do, anyway) because I just spent the day tearing down desert two-tracks and surfing dunes … in a factory Porsche 911. It’s so…

The middle child of the famed 1990s Skyline family takes the spotlight. We’ve often commented in the past that the R33 Skyline GT-R, sandwiched between the iconic R32 and the legendary R34, never quite got its just due. The middle child syndrome applied to a trio of arguably the most desired of all golden era JDM collectibles means that though it always possessed the goods, it was often ignored by the masses. Early Adopter The R33’s lack of attention, at least stateside, has seemingly turned around in recent years as more and more mid-’90s GT-R models find their way to U.S.…

A hand-built, one-of-a-kind, air-cooled 911 for wealthy Porsche enthusiasts who don’t have everything. Yet. The 964-series Porsche 911 has a lot to thank Rob Dickinson for. The former singer-songwriter for British alt-rock band Catherine Wheel—and cousin of Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson—turned his passion for air-cooled Porsches into a business in 2009 when he founded Singer Vehicle Design. Since then, Singer’s beautifully reimagined 964s have rehabilitated the reputation of what was once considered the one of the least desirable Porsche 911 sports cars. Launched in 1989, the 964 was the product of a Porsche in crisis. Porsche’s U.S. sales had plummeted 23 percent in…

The Top Secret shop’s “Skyline Japan R” was Smoky Nagata’s “what if” GT-R-inspired experiment. If you’re at all familiar with the over-the-top greatness that Kazuhiko “Smoky” Nagata has birthed from Top Secret, his tuning shop established in the early ’90s, then this 1977 Skyline doesn’t really fit into his resume. It’s a much older chassis than what he’s usually tied to, and it doesn’t belt out huge power numbers, though his signature burnouts are still no more than a clutch dump away. The Unexpected The fifth-generation Skyline probably isn’t on your list of must-haves and doesn’t have the sort of sex…

Our prognostications for the 2023 BAFTA nominations were thrown for a circle by the new jury system that determined the final contenders in numerous crucial orders. We feel bad that we encouraged some notorious folk to set their admonitions beforehand on Thursday morning, only to find out that they didn’t number among the appointees despite appearing on the BAFTA longlists. Scroll down for our list of the top 16 biggest BAFTA Awards snubs in the four acting races, and check out the BAFTA nominations list and the top 16 biggest BAFTA Awards snubs in pictures, directing, and screenwriting. NOT BEST…

Tom Cruise’s on-and-off romance with Hayley Atwell has come to an end after she reportedly dumped him for a music composer Ned Wolfgang Kelly. The Captain America actor was spotted with Kelly at Disneyland in California as per The Sun after she parted ways with the Top Gun: Maverick star. “Hayley’s happiness is written on her face right now,” an insider spilled to the outlet. “They get on like a house on fire and make a very handsome couple.” Atwell’s new love interest describes himself as a “sober, vegetarian pagan” and according to his Instagram bio, he “doesn’t eat animals” and has been “alcohol & drug-free…

The GT1 is definitively not a Ford, but it’s built on a sequentially numbered, Ford-commissioned space frame. Did you know that after 4,038 production versions of the 2005-2006 Ford GT production cars were built, Ford commissioned Mayflower Vehicle Systems in Norwalk, Ohio, to build another batch of the car’s aluminum chassis? These “continuation” chassis, built in 2007, were to be used for GT3 and GT1 racing and as replacement parts for heavily crashed race or production cars. The original price for one back then was $80,000 each. Some 15 years later, with the cars no longer being raced in anger much, Ford…