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Rungu Electric Juggernaut

Rungu Electric Juggernaut

Rungu’s unorthodox fat-tire trike is now available with a 2,100W electric motor. The rear-mounted motor makes it even easier to tackle snow, sand and other terrain, and lets you go up to 20mph. It comes with a battery that lasts up to 30mi per charge.

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6

Mercedes’ concept coupé screams style and opulence. The 19+ft-long electric car has four motors that deliver a total of 768hp to its 24″ wheels, can go 62mi with just 5min of charging, and a wrap-around touch-sensitive glass dashboard and augmented reality windshield.

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2017 Kia Cadenza SXL

2017 Kia Cadenza SXL

Looking for a truly luxurious ride that won’t kill your bank account? The new Cadenza looks fantastic, offers quiet comfort, a smooth ride, a huge cabin, and is packed with premium features and tech usually associated with much pricier rides. Read our full review on 95octane.

Mazda MX-5 RF Launch Edition

Mazda MX-5 RF Launch Edition

A limited-edition of just 1,000 of the 2017 retractable roof fastback Miata. The MX-5 RF Launch Edition comes in Grand Touring trim, and has just one option – a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. Each buyer will also receive a custom 42mm Tourneau watch as a memento.

ICON Reformer Caprice Classic

ICON Reformer Caprice Classic

ICON founder Jonathan Ward showcases one of his company’s most oddball builds yet. It’s a Chevrolet Caprice that used to be cop car. The owner wanted it to be “under the radar but intimidating” and is filled with gadgets and travel gear.

Genesis G90

Genesis G90

Hyundai luxury spin-off Genesis aims for the top end of the market, taking on the S-Class and 7-Series crowd with an elegant ride that can carry passengers in style, quiet and comfort. It’s loaded with just about every feature you can think of. Read our full review on 95octane.

Praga R1R

Praga R1R

Praga’s idea of a road-legal car is a falcon with side mirrors and brake lights. The R1R has a mid-mounted turbocharged 2L F4R Renault engine that produces up to 390hp and 391lb ft of torque, enough to push its 1480 lb form to 160mph.

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When F-TYPE Met F-PACE

When F-TYPE Met F-PACE

We recently had the opportunity to test out the 2017 Jaguar F-PACE R-Sport SUV over on 95octane, and while we had it on hand, we couldn’t resist the urge to park it alongside its muse. While the F-TYPE would win in a race, the F-PACE is a truly sweet daily driver.

Audi: The Eye

Audi: The Eye

A wonderfully minimal commercial spot for the Audi’s R8 supercar, which focuses not on the car so much as the experiences of its driver, as told by the reflections in his eyeball. Directed by ManvsMachine, with CG eye effects by Analog.

A Peek Inside Ferrari Corse Clienti

A Peek Inside Ferrari Corse Clienti

Carfection visits the garage of Ferrari’s Corse Clienti, which sells some of the carmaker’s race-driven Formula 1 cars as well as the track-only FXX series. Because the vehicles are hard to maintain, most owners leave their purchases with Ferrari instead of taking them home.

Ford GT: Sights & Sounds

Ford GT: Sights & Sounds

We spent the weekend with Ford Performance and Chip Ganassi Racing to get an up close look at their spectacular Ford GT Le Mans race cars, as they were prepped and raced at Road America. We did our best to capture what we saw and heard, sans music or voiceover, in 4K.

Caterham Seven 310

Caterham Seven 310

Caterham’s latest Seven gets all the lightweight and handling benefits of its brethren, but this one gets a bonus 20 horses over the Seven 270, bringing its total to about 155hp. Weighing in at about 1200lb, it’s bound to offer plenty of of thrills, with 0-60 times sub 5 seconds.

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Outside Van

Outside Van

Portland-based Outside Van customizes Mercedes Benz’ Sprinter cargo van for outdoor use. The shop can add rugged wheels and tires, kitchen and shower equipment, solar panels on roof racks, bunk beds, mattresses, bicycle mounts, and much more.

China’s Elevated Tram

China’s Elevated Tram

Despite being named the Transit Elevated Bus (TEB), this public transportation vehicle is actually a tram because it only goes over tracks on the road. It’s just that its passenger compartment is raised to let cars pass beneath it. A TEB car can carry up to 300 people.

Cartoon VW Bus

Cartoon VW Bus

Custom car builder Ron Berry created this amazing interpretation of the classic Volkswagen Type 2 bus, which looks like it just dropped into the real world from an old Hanna-Barbera cartoon. Seriously, this thing is way cooler than Speed Buggy ever was.

DIY Odometer Fix

DIY Odometer Fix

Broken odometers are one of the most common problems in older cars, but they’re relatively easy to replace. ChrisFix shows us how and explains how odometers work in the process. All you need are flathead and Torx screwdrivers.

Inside Toyota’s Truck Factory

Inside Toyota’s Truck Factory

We visited Toyota’s 4.2m sq.ft. San Antonio Texas manufacturing plant to see how they build their rugged Tacoma and Tundra pickups. Over 7200 people from Toyota and its partners work in concert with robotics to complete a truck every 60 seconds. (Video by Jim Rough)

2017 Acura NSX: Budget Hypercar

2017 Acura NSX: Budget Hypercar

Carfection checks out the new NSX to see if it’s still a daily driver supercar. The answer is a confident “yes,” with the car’s cutting edge tech working so well you barely notice they’re there, and you’re left with a familiar, comfortable and fun driving experience.

2014 Lotus C-01

2014 Lotus C-01
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One of the coolest motorcycles ever made is going under the hammer. One of only 100 units made, this particular C-01 is has a carbon fiber shell, a 175hp 1195cc KTM V-twin, carbon fiber wheels, 320mm Brembo brakes, Ohlins rear suspension and the classic Lotus livery.

Eon Electric Skateboard Kit

Eon Electric Skateboard Kit

Unlimited Engineering’s Eon is an easy to assemble kit that is compatible with practically any skateboard deck. It lets you go up to 22mph for up to 7.5mi per charge, but you can also opt to have dual motors, dual batteries or both for more speed, power and range.

Ripchair 3.0

Ripchair 3.0

The latest version of Howe & Howe’s all-terrain vehicle for wheelchair users has a 29hp 4-stroke engine, a 1,000lb draw bar pull, an emergency override and alarm. It can go up to 10mph and can be customized with cup and fishing rod holders, lights, a winch and more.

Bristol Bullet Roadster

Bristol Bullet Roadster

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, British automaker Bristol has been brought back to life by new owners, and is starting with this sublime and elegant 2-seater. It’s crafted from carbon fiber, weighs just 2400lb, and has a 4.8L BMW V8 that launches the car to 62 mph in just 3.8s.

Toyo Ferret ATV

Toyo Ferret ATV

To promote its Open Country tires, Toyo Tires worked with Action Vehicle Engineering to create a one-off ATV. It’s based on a 1959 Ferret Scout, a British armored reconnaisance vehicle. It has a third pair of hydraulically-driven wheels to help it conquer rough terrain.

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