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The F5 Revolution is an aggressive track-focused evolution of the already wicked 300+ MPH Hennessey Venom F5 American hypercar. Hennessey Performance is pushing the limits of American hypercars with the wicked Venom F5 Revolution. Before we look into why this hypercar from Hennessey is out-worldly, let’s look back at how America has always played catch up with Europeans in the hypercar race. The hypercar space has always been populated with the likes of mad European cars from the house of Koenigsegg, Bugatti, and Ferrari to name a few. Sports cars and supercars with raw “muscle” have always been America’s forte. But the Hennessey Venom F5 is a hypercar that changed…

Thanks to its movie status, flamed paint job, and traditional styling, “The California Kid” coupe continues to inspire hot rod enthusiasts. From the legendary Bullitt movie to the ongoing Fast and Furious franchise, we’ve seen a lot of great automotive movies. And with the advancements in this industry, in terms of visual effects, stunts, and cinematography, we’re having the pleasure of watching bigger, better, and more iconic flicks. But, while a lot of these vehicles are new, there are some movies that stretch all the way to the time before we had Blu-Ray discs. One such car is the 1934 Ford 3-window Coupe, which featured in…

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer is the ultimate SUV for cold and challenging driving conditions, offering luxury, comfort, and capable off-roading. Two days after Christmas, the country witnessed what the authorities described as the “blizzard of the century”. Rescue crews struggled to reach stranded residents in affected areas like Buffalo, New York, where people – honestly – may have had a better chance of getting to safety if they had the right set of wheels. Sadly, the winter storms killed over twenty people there and claimed dozens more lives nationwide, according to a count by NBC News. If every car had…

Audi and BMW are old hands at making classy four-seat convertibles that are refined enough to use all year round. Let’s see if BMW’s latest 4 Series drop-top can upstage its toughest rival… The contenders NEW BMW 4 Series Convertible 420i M Sport Pro Edition  List price £50,400Target Price £46,485 Our reigning Coupé of the Year provides the basis for this striking new four-seat soft-top. Audi A5 Cabriolet 40 TFSI Vorsprung S tronic List price £57,545Target Price £54,450 The current benchmark recently received a subtle facelift and a heavily updated interior. When Mercedes launched its original SLK roadster in 1996, it revolutionised the convertible. Suddenly, everybody wanted an SLK-style…

Looking for an affordable JDM car that’ll still provide enough fun on the road? Check out the captivating Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205. It sometimes happens that influential cars in the automotive industry get overlooked. That’s a somewhat normal occurrence, considering how many exceptional rides exist out there, begging for our appreciation. But that shouldn’t stop us from bringing the overshadowed examples to the daylight and giving them the credit they deserve. For instance, Toyota produced one significant rally homologation car in the late ’80s and throughout the ’90s that most definitely deserves a shout-out. The Celica GT-Four came from Toyota’s need to…

The BMW M440i Gran Coupe and the M4 are two magnificent rides, but one may be better for the track and the other for daily rides. Those who have the budget to consider one of the newest BMW rides can enjoy a wonderfully broad and rich offer. As always, this renowned car manufacturer offers the 2023 production year rides with the “premium” attribute attached to every lineup. When it comes to BMW’s car offer in particular, the newest 4 Series stands out with its stunning coupe and convertible body styles. But as per usual, the M variant of the series steals the show,…

The Volvo P1800 Cyan is the coolest interpretation of the classic car, even though basically it’s all-new, inside out. There’s a “new” Volvo in town, the Volvo P1800 Cyan. All we can say, this one is not all that “saintly.” Of course, if you ever caught the TV series, The Saint, you might have seen a car mentioned as the “Hirondel”, a fictional steed for Simon “The Saint” Templar. Building the aforementioned Hirondel would have been way out of the purview of ‘60s Tinseltown, so they tried to get their hands on a Jag. When Jaguar refused, finally, Saint took the Volvo P1800 as his…

It’s obvious that the Ferrari Testarossa is a sports car of the ’80s and its stunning design makes it a popular choice, but it has its downsides. Few things scream the ’80s like power suits, padded shoulders, Cyndi Lauper music, and Ferrari Testarossa cars. This mid-engine sports car has become a symbol of the excess of the ’80s, even before producers featured it in movies like The Wolf of Wall Street and Gone in 60 seconds and TV series like Miami Vice. Ferrari introduced the Testarossa (Type F110) in 1984 at the Paris Auto Show, and the Pininfarina-designed vehicle became an instant hit with the affluent crowd. It didn’t take too long,…

The ’63 classic Chevy sedan needs some restoration but has the potential for a second chance at life. Ryan from the YouTube channel IowaClassicCars rescues another classic car in the latest video on the channel, this time a 1963 Chevrolet Impala sedan. The classic Chevrolet car has sat for many years and was last on the road nearly forty years ago. Check out the video to see Ryan save the car, get it back to the shop, and assess its condition before going over some of the other classic car projects that he is currently working on and has in the pipeline. 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sedan…

Alex Patterson’s woody wagon is a restored classic that’s been passed down from father to son. For a few decades in the last century, a woodie wagon represented a life of leisure in America. In the 1940s, the affluent population cruised to the country club in their woodies. A decade or two later, surf bums would load their boards on the wagons and head out to catch a wave. Alex Patterson’s restored 1949 Ford Woody Wagon is fun too, but there’s a special story behind it. In a video for the Holley YouTube channel, Patterson talks about the woodie at the 2022 Intergalactic Ford…

In a new concept render, HotCars digital artist Rostislav Prokop retains the classic Pontiac’s essence while adding more performance and style. There’s a reason why the 1960s and 1970s are often considered the golden era of muscle cars. After all, it was a time when the big 3 American automakers put massively powerful (for the time) engines in their sports cars along with great styling, all at an affordable price. While the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro get a lot of publicity due to their rivalries throughout the 1960s and 70s, many consider Pontiac GTO to be the original muscle car. Although the GTO and…

Stunt double, who? Tom Cruise has become synonymous with the dangerous stunts seen in his action-packed movies because he performs all of them himself. Between running down the world’s tallest building in Mission: Impossible to flying a jet in Top Gun: Maverick, here’s a roundup of the adrenaline junky’s most intense scenes PHOTO: VALENTINE/BRIDGER/DEAN/SPLASHNEWS.COM01of 10Tom Cruise’s Cliff Jump in Mission: Impossible IIMOVIESTORE/SHUTTERSTOCK There’s nothing that amps Tom Cruise up more than doing his own dangerous stunts, which he has done numerous times throughout the Mission: Impossible franchise. In the second installment, one memorable and nail-biting scene involved a 2,000-foot cliff in Moab, Utah. Not only did Cruise…

Top Gun: Maverick director Joe Kosinski talks to Polygon about persuading Tom Cruise to make a Top Gun sequel Tom Cruise and Joseph Kosinski. PHOTO: HECTOR VIVAS/GETTY FOR PARAMOUNT PICTURES Tom Cruise had to be persuaded to make Top Gun: Maverick, according to director Joe Kosinski. Cruise, 59, reprises his role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in the recently released sequel to 1986’s Top Gun, which marked the biggest opening weekend box office of Cruise’s career after it hit theaters this past Friday. According to Kosinski, 48, the veteran actor “really didn’t want to make another Top Gun” at first. “I basically had 30 minutes to pitch this film, which I didn’t realize when…

Tom Cruise in “Top Gun,” the Tony Scott hit film that featured Mr. Cruise as a fighter pilot.Credit…Paramount/Everett Collection LOS ANGELES — Tony Scott is gone, but his blockbuster film “Top Gun” may yet provide him with one of his bigger movie moments. Since Mr. Scott committed suicide on Aug. 19, executives at Paramount Pictures have been quietly debating what to do with a 3-D version of “Top Gun,” the 1986 film that was directed by Mr. Scott and featured Tom Cruise as the Navy fighter pilot Maverick, a role that made him an international superstar. Completed earlier this year…

The actor met with RAF pilots in Gloucestershire, England to talk about his experiences in the air. PHOTO: PARAMOUNT PICTURES Tom Cruise was in his element while meeting military and stunt pilots this weekend in the UK. The A-lister attended the Royal International Air Tattoo Saturday, enjoying the world’s largest military airshow. Hosted at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England, the celebration also marked the United States Air Force’s 75th Anniversary and featured pilots from around the world in a captivating show in the sky. A photo with the RAF Police captured the connection between Cruise and the world of aviation. Cruise…

Monday’s Late Late Show with James Corden featured the host going on a pair of flights with Top Gun: Maverick star Tom Cruise. James Corden feels the need — the need for a speedy landing. The Late Late Show host, 43, had an adventurous two days with Tom Cruise on Monday night’s show, joining the Top Gun: Maverick actor for a terrifying trip in the air on a pair of fighter jets. It was a once-in-a-lifetime getaway that Corden wasn’t necessarily excited about. In a package of the high-flying experience, he played as an unwilling participant in Cruise’s plan — admitting, “When Tom Cruise calls, you sort of have to say yes.”…

To Tom Cruise, being away from his daughter while shooting a big-budget action movie “feels like” serving in Afghanistan. The “Top Gun” actor was responding to a lawyer’s question comparing the extended time away from Suri while filming a movie to a soldier’s tour in Afghanistan, according to legal papers obtained by the Daily News. “That’s what it feels like,” Cruise responded during the deposition stemming from his $50 million lawsuit accusing Life & Style and In Touch magazines of defaming him in 2012 cover stories claiming he abandoned his daughter. “And certainly on this last movie, it was brutal. It…

Novitec have worked on yet another Tesla, this time the Model Y Crossover, and made it look stylish and cool for the first time in its life. Something that a lot of us certainly feel is true is that Tesla’s are not the most exciting looking cars on the market. While there is no denying some of their good qualities, they are quite average to look at. They look just like your typical car, with very little apart from the badge to hint at them being Teslas. Old-school gearheads have been put off with most electric cars. But thankfully, tuning houses are looking…

Forget the Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae Roadster, the iconic naturally-aspirated V12 deserves a tribute in an equally iconic supercar. We’re at the end of an era when it comes to naturally-aspirated V12-engine Lamborghini supercars. That’s because the 2022 Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster will be the last pure Lamborghini V12. Ever. Every Lambo that comes after this will have some degree of electrification in its powertrain — from its supercars to its SUVs — all will be hybridized. We think a more special tribute should be in order — a modern Lamborghini Diablo fits the bill perfectly. It is said to be one of the best expressions of the…

The new DBS 770 Ultimate bids farewell to the V12, with an astonishing 663 lb-ft of torque to deliver a special driving experience. For many, the debut of the insane Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate marks the end of an era. The era of the V12 is slowly coming to pass, much like that of the V10 engine. Manufacturers like Lamborghini, Ferrari and of course Aston Martin are very much looking to the future and much of it is hybrid, and electric as well. Aston Martin have for many years had the DBS as their flagship V12 masterpiece. A car that has come to…

HotCars digital artist Timothy Adry Emmanuel recreates a Cougar that combines the classic styling of the original and adds some modern appeal. In the heyday of American muscle cars during the 1960s and 1970s, the race for muscle car supremacy was a hard-fought battle between GM, Ford, and Chrysler, with each automaker producing a portfolio of muscle cars that suited the taste of a wide range of buyers. One such vehicle was the Mercury Cougar, built to offer a more luxurious version of the Ford Mustang, with the Eliminator trim of the Cougar being particularly noteworthy. In an exclusive render, HotCars digital artist Timothy Adry…

YouTuber Tom’s Refurb’s has shoved a new GSR transmission, bought via Facebook Marketplace into his Honda-swapped Mustang, with interesting results. The art of swapping one engine into another car is something becoming more and more popular. Taking LS engines for example and putting them in a Japanese car might be something you do. Or taking an engine from a JDM classic and shoving it into an American muscle car. That might seem like an odd concept to many. But to automotive YouTuber Tom’s Refurb, that is something that is reality for him. As he has a 1965 Ford Mustang with a Honda engine in it.…

The 1980-82 Ford T-Bird is not our cup of tea. Here’s why. Ford had a good run with its Thunderbird, otherwise known as the T-Bird. The fact that this personal luxury car lived to see as high as 11 generations from 1955 to 2002 confirms this. But it was not all sunshine and rainbows for this nameplate (and Ford). Not all car lineups evolve over the years, although they certainly strive to grow and keep up with the shifting trends. In the case of the Ford Thunderbird, the first generations were quite successful, reaching many buyers and achieving excellent sales. The car came in…

The first customer example of the Mercedes-Benz AMG One hypercar has been delivered more than five months after production started and more than five years after the car was first shown at the 2017 Frankfurt auto show. The first customer example is finished in black and was delivered to a customer in Germany. Just 275 examples are planned, with some confirmed buyers including Formula 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, and David Coulthard. For anyone hoping to join that list, all build slots are gone, despite a starting price of 2.275 million euros (approximately $2.572 million). Even though a lot of the…