News · One-Off
Koenigsegg Chimera: An Agera RS Rebuilt With Jesko and CC850 Parts
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's Agera RS came back with the Jesko's V8 and the CC850's manual-automatic gearbox. Up to 1,600 hp on E85.
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Performance
News · Two Years On
Aston Martin DBX707 AMR24 Edition Two Years On: Outgunned by the DBX S
The F1-themed DBX707 of July 2024 changed paint and trim, not power. Nine months later Aston put a stronger, lighter DBX S above it.
News · Two Years On
Audi RS Q8 Performance Two Years On: Xiaomi Took Its Nürburgring SUV Record
Audi's 640-PS RS Q8 performance lapped the Nordschleife in 7:36.698 in 2024. In May 2026 Xiaomi's electric YU7 GT went 1.8 seconds faster.
News · Two Years On
Novitec Ferrari 296 GTS Two Years On: Ferrari's Own 296 Speciale A Now Makes More
In 2024 Novitec took the Ferrari 296 GTS from 830 to 868 cv. In 2025 Ferrari launched the 296 Speciale A with 880 cv from the factory.
News · Two Years On
Shelby F-150 Two Years On: 25 More HP, Almost the Same Price, a Super Snake Twin
The 2024 Shelby F-150 made 785 hp for $139,995. The 2026 trucks make 810+ hp for $800 more, and the line now splits into off-road and street versions.
News · Porsche
Porsche to End Production of Combustion 718 Cayman and Boxster by 2025
Porsche will cease production of the combustion-powered 718 Cayman and Boxster by October 2025. The new electric 718 models are set to debut next year.
News · Two Years On
Porsche 911 Hybrid Two Years On: The GTS Was the First Step, the Turbo S Came Next
The 2025 911 Carrera GTS was the first hybrid 911, with 532 hp. In September 2025 Porsche put the same idea into the 911 Turbo S, with 701 hp.
News · Two Years On
Audi RS4 Avant Edition 25 Years, Two Years On: The Last Pure-Combustion RS4
Audi's 250-car RS4 anniversary wagon of 2024 made 470 PS from a V6. Its successor, the 2026 RS5 Avant, is a 639-PS plug-in hybrid.
News · Two Years On
Hennessey H850 Mustang Dark Horse Two Years On: Ford Built Its Own 795-HP Answer
In 2024 Hennessey's supercharged Dark Horse made 850 hp and ran 10.9-second quarter miles. In 2026 Ford launched a factory-supercharged Dark Horse SC with 795 hp.
Analysis · By the Numbers
America's Gas-Powered Sports Cars in 2026: Fewer Names, Far More Power
Since our 2024 list the Camaro and Challenger are gone, but the Corvette ZR1 makes 1,064 hp and Ford builds a Mustang for more than $300,000.
Analysis · Two Years On
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Two Years On: Its Nürburgring Lap Now Ranks Third Among EVs
Porsche's 7:07.55 lap of March 2024 made headlines. Today two production EVs are faster, including the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, a sedan from a phone maker.
News · Tesla
Elon Musk Teases 2025 Tesla Roadster: Promises Sub-1-Second 0-60
Elon Musk hints at a 2025 delivery for the Tesla Roadster, teasing potential flight and unprecedented sub-1-second 0-60 mph acceleration.
News · Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo Ends Production of Iconic Quadrifoglio Models in 2024
Alfa Romeo’s high-performance Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models will see their final production in June 2024, as the brand shifts towards electrification.
Analysis · By the Numbers
The Rarest Cars Are Now the Most Expensive: What Scarcity Fetched at Auction
From five Aston Martin DBR1s to two Mercedes 300 SLR coupes, the rarest cars set the auction records. Here is what they sold for, and why the prices keep rising.
Analysis · By the Numbers
The Most Powerful SUVs of 2026: Electric Models Now Top 1,000 Horsepower
Our 2024 list was led by the Urus and Purosangue. In 2026 the combustion leaders sit near 800 hp, while electric SUVs from Rivian, Lucid and GMC pass 1,000.
Analysis · Culture
Five Car Movies That Shaped Car Culture, From Bullitt to Mad Max
Bullitt, The Italian Job, Le Mans, Smokey and the Bandit and Mad Max made stars of their cars, and one of those cars later sold for $3.74 million.