[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Mercedes has unveiled its latest armoured car, and it costs in excess of $1 million plus options. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S Class limousine has been given the armoured-car treatment, and this latest version is powered by a mammoth V12 paired to an all-wheel-drive system for the first time. Although Mercedes does not list…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Carroll Shelby Licensing and Dallas-based Classic Recreations are launching Shelby Garage, which they term “a one-stop shop for service, repair and modification of late-model American muscle cars and trucks.” “Distinguished from Shelby American in Las Vegas, which converts (new Ford) vehicles into officially licensed Shelbys that are included in the Shelby Worldwide Registry,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The hit series Peaky Blinders was loosely inspired by a gang that prowled the streets of Birmingham and London during the early 1900s. Everything from the sharp, tailored suits to the gorgeous vintage cars in the BBC show artfully emulate the era. Now, a rare Bentley once owned by a prominent underworld figure…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Historic Trans Am series pony cars are the featured marque this month at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, but they aren’t the only special category taking to the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. “For the first time, a dedicated historic Indy Car group – which originally competed between 1963 and 1978 – will be…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The folks at Carwow pit a Volkswagen triplet for a series of drag races. Three versions of the Golf – the GTI, the GTI Clubsport, and the GTD – faced each other on the drag strip. They all come with the same engine, same transmission, and same drive layout. However, different diet and…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Porsche has built some fabulous 911 variants—the most formidable being the 911 GT2 RS. Powered by a 3.8-liter, twin-turbo flat-six, it makes 691 hp delivered to just the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox famously known as the PDK (Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe). While it’s difficult to imagine improving on such a design, that’s precisely…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] “Like a Dick Tracy comic book gangster car pulled from the pages and come to life, this absolutely one-of-a-kind 1937 Pontiac Sedan was nicknamed the ‘Silver Streak’ by GM when they launched the 1937 complete platform ground-up redesign,” writes the private owner and seller of the Pick of the Day. “Just don’t call…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The introduction of a 4×2 GWM Ute, and Jeep’s new five-seat Grand Cherokee being snapped in Melbourne headline today’s top Drive stories. As we continue toward a single publishing platform, some great news stories are being published on both CarAdvice and Drive. If you’re a keen reader of CarAdvice, you might be missing…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The paradigm shift to EVs has resulted in the birth of many new companies that probably wouldn’t have had the chance if not electrification. Forget about big shots like Rivian and Bollinger; I’m talking about companies like Alpha Motors, Elation, and Electra, to name a few. Another company to climb the wagon is…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Toyota Land Cruiser 40 is, arguably, the brand’s most iconic off-road vehicle. It was produced from 1960 to 1984 (1968-2001 in Brazil). Although production of spare parts was discontinued, that’s about to change. On August 1st, Toyota Gazoo Racing announced that production of spare parts for the classic 4X4 will once again…