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Chrysler Halcyon Concept

Chrysler Halcyon Concept

Chrysler looks to the future with the Halcyon Concept. The battery-electric sedan has a sleek, aerodynamic design and a minimalistic cockpit. The vehicle showcases three of Stellantis‘ next-gen technologies: STLA Brain, SmartCockpit, and AutoDrive, working in concert to improve driving experiences, whether with a human pilot or in self-driving modes.

2025 Porsche Taycan

2025 Porsche Taycan

Porsche pinky promises that their 2025 Taycan all-electric models will be the quickest production cars they’ve ever made. The rear-wheel drive Taycan sedan now sprints 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds (0.6 seconds quicker than before) while the Taycan Turbo S sedan can hit 60 mph in 2.3 seconds (0.3 seconds quicker).

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2025 Cadillac CT5

2025 Cadillac CT5

With the 2025 Cadillac CT5, the legendary American carmaker continues to redefine luxury with a bolder enhancement of the current model. Cadillac built its reputation by building great luxury sedans so it’s gratifying to see the legendary brand recommit to improving this gem of a modern sport sedan.

V8 Engine Power Drill

V8 Engine Power Drill

The typical cordless drill operates on battery electric power. But in the hands of builder TimWelds, this everyday tool runs on nitromethane, methanol, and oil. Tim took one of Toyan’s working miniature V8 engines and retrofitted it to drive drill bits. The result is the loudest and most satisfying power drill we’ve seen.

2025 Lincoln Aviator

2025 Lincoln Aviator

The 2025 Lincoln Aviator has an eye-catching new front end with a large mesh grille, available pixel LED headlights, wraparound running lights, and a 400 hp turbo V6 under the hood. BlueCruise hands-free highway driving and the new Lincoln Digital Experience UI are standard. Our fave is the Black Label Special Edition with its black roof, 22″ wheels, and trim.

Driving the World’s Fastest Desk

Driving the World’s Fastest Desk

We’ve seen a standing desk on wheels, but its driver needed to keep pace with it. This desk can drive much faster because its passengers are seated and wear safety harnesses. Noel Miller’s high-speed desk lets him interview guests while hooning about. In this episode of Hot Laps, he sat down with Donut’s James Pumphrey to talk about his life and career.

Monster Truck with a Jet Engine

Monster Truck with a Jet Engine

Say what you will about YouTuber WhistlinDiesel’s automotive jackassery; the dude knows how to make entertaining videos. His environmentally unfriendly Monstermax diesel truck recently received an upgrade, making it the hottest toy in town. The monster pickup now rocks a 2500 hp Viper 11 fighter jet engine to help drive it in the snow.

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Driven: 2024 Lexus GX 550

Driven: 2024 Lexus GX 550

It’s not every day that we review a vehicle and walk away wishing we could own what we just drove. This is one of those times. The 2024 Lexus GX 550 is that good. Redesigned from top to bottom, this adventure-loving SUV is built with off-road capability, first and foremost, complemented by refined driving dynamics and a luxurious and serene environment.

Funny 12-Volt Accessory Plug Covers

Funny 12-Volt Accessory Plug Covers
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Don’t have anything to plug into your car’s 12-volt accessory outlet? These covers turn unused outlets and cigarette lighters into buttons you might find in James Bond’s Aston Martin. The set of two machined aluminum plugs includes “FIRE MISSILE” and “EJECT” buttons you can use to amuse your passengers. Available in red or black anodized finishes.

Autonomous Mini Cybertruck

Autonomous Mini Cybertruck

When Tesla first announced the Cybertruck, the guys at Hacksmith Industries got to work building a working half-scale model of the stainless steel electric pickup truck. They recently revisited their vehicle and upgraded it with remote control and self-driving capabilities. After programming it, they challenged it to drive through an obstacle course.

2024 Porsche Macan Electric

2024 Porsche Macan Electric

Porsche expands its Macan SUV family with two battery-electric models. The Macan 4’s motors produce 402 hp and 479 lb-ft. of torque – with a 0-to-60 time of 4.9 seconds. The high-performance Macan Turbo makes 630 hp and 833 lb-ft. and does 0 to 60 in 3.1 seconds. A 100 kWh battery supports DC fast-charging from 10 to 80% in 21 minutes. Macan configurator here.

Driving Upside-Down

Driving Upside-Down

We can’t think of a good reason that you’d want to drive your car while upside-down. Still, we’re impressed that someone figured out how to do it. YouTuber Chris Rollins built a custom vehicle that requires its driver to lay face down to drive it. You definitely wouldn’t want to test its ground clearance with your head.

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Kawasaki RIDGE Side-by-Side UTV

Kawasaki RIDGE Side-by-Side UTV

Kawasaki’s new RIDGE line of side-by-side off-roaders offer more comfort and power than others. The AWD UTVs are available with a full cab and HVAC system and have a 999cc four-cylinder engine that makes either 92 hp or 116 hp in the trail-tuned RIDGE XR. That model also gets larger tires, sport bucket seats, and front and rear locking differentials.

Treadmill on a UTV

Treadmill on a UTV

After betting Travis Pastrana that he could run a mile in under four minutes, Jim York and his pals from Channel 199 came up with a cheat code. They welded a treadmill to the roof of a UTV, powered it with a generator, and then took it for a spin. It looks fairly tame on the pavement, but hanging on while doing an off-road jump looks a bit more sketchy.

2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe

2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe

Genesis is on a roll. The impressive, progressive Korean brand has swept awards — biggies like Car and Designer of The Year — for two years running. After getting an advance look at Genesis’ next crowd-pleaser — the 2025 GV80, the brand’s first crossover coupe — we’re astonished that they continue to make all the right moves.

Making a Flying Bicycle

Making a Flying Bicycle

This crazy flying bicycle was created by Chinese maker Aircraft Model Art. He started by purchasing the lightest bicycle he could find, then made a custom foam wing and attached a pair of powerful motors. It took several redesigns to come up with a version that could stay airborne. We suggest turning on English captions.

VinFast DrgnFly E-Bike

VinFast DrgnFly E-Bike

VinFast Auto didn’t just stand out at CES 2024 for its unexpected reveal of its futuristic VF Wild electric pickup truck concept. The young Vietnamese company also launched its DrgnFly electric bike just one year after its initial showcase.

Hubless Electric Penny-Farthing Bike

Hubless Electric Penny-Farthing Bike

It’s not easy to ride one of those penny-farthing bicycles with the giant front wheel and tiny back wheel. Chris Makes Stuff built a modern version of the Victorian-era bike and outfitted it with a hubless front wheel and a rear-wheel electric drive unit. It works, but given how sketchy it looks, a helmet might be a good idea instead of the newsboy hat.

Rubber Band Car Engine

Rubber Band Car Engine

It’s easy to find toy cars that are powered by rubber bands. On the other hand, it seems that nobody is making human-size vehicles that run on rubber band power. Joel Creates set out to solve this problem by replacing the engine in a lightweight Goblin kit car with an elastic-powered one. Like toy cars, it needs to be pulled back to store energy for a ride.

Möbius Strip Tank

Möbius Strip Tank

Engineer James Bruton has been experimenting with designs for a unique tank with treads that twist like a Möbius strip. After an earlier design that struggled with steering, his revised tank can bend at its center to drive around corners. It’s not a particularly practical design, but it sure is cool to watch in action.

Nissan Ariya NISMO

Nissan Ariya NISMO

The Nissan Ariya NISMO is faster than the already zippy Ariya e-4ORCE models. Its electric 4WD system makes up to 429 hp and 442 lb-ft. of torque with its 91 kWh battery pack. It’s tricked out with aerodynamic upgrades, a sport-tuned chassis, 20-inch aluminum wheels, and a microsuede interior. Coming to Japan in Spring 2024, but no U.S. release date yet.

Mercedes G-Wagons Do G-Turns

Mercedes G-Wagons Do G-Turns

Some electric vehicles can turn on a dime thanks to independent electric motors at each wheel. Mercedes-Benz showed off the 2025 Mercedes EQG (aka Electric G-Class) by having four of the SUVs perform the so-called “G-Turn” spin on the Las Vegas strip. While real-world use for a 360º turn is limited to maneuvering in tight spaces, it’s a fun party trick.

Making a Mood Ring Car

Making a Mood Ring Car

Ali Spagnola thought making her car change colors like a gigantic mood ring would be fun. So she sprayed it with thermochromic liquid crystal paint. This stuff doesn’t show if she’s happy or sad but instead reacts to changes in temperature. If you’re wondering what those discs are on her car, they’re the 9,000 PopSockets she attached in a previous video.

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