Awesome Rides

BMW’s futuristic hybrid electric car drops its top for its new variant, with a folding roof that maximizes storage space and shows off its flying buttresses. It gets a total of 369 hp, zooms from 0-to-60 in 4.4 seconds, and can drive up to 18 miles (US) on pure electric power.

The Jeep Wrangler JL combined visual cues from the CJ line with a ton of modern conveniences and updates including a powered soft top option, a convenient fold-down windshield and a choice of 2.0L turbo I4, 3.6L V6, and 3.0L V6 diesel engines.

“It’s an artisan driving experience.” Simone Giertz now lives in San Francisco, so she went full hipster and bought a Comuta-Car. An electric car from the early ’80s, it’s barely 8 ft long, has a 6 hp motor, a duckbill battery compartment and an ABS plastic body.

Aston Martin trimmed the back of the DB11’s chassis then combined it with the DB10’s nose to create the new Vantage. A divisive but definitely aggressive look. It’s powered by an AMG-sourced 4L twin-turbo V8 engine that produces up to 503 hp and 513 lb-ft. of torque.

We got behind the wheel of the fantastic looking new Kia Stinger GT, and found that it not only has amazing acceleration, it handles great in the corners, is smooth and quiet for long road trips, holds five adults, and has class-leading cargo space. Read on for more.

Tesla is back with a new version of the car that put it on the map. The all-new 2+2 Tesla Roadster goes from 0-to-60 in a mindblowing 1.9s, 1/4 mile in 8.8s, has a top speed of 250 mpg, and will offer a driving range of up to 620 miles. It’s $200K to start, but still, holy crap.

Porsche 911 shop Singer worked with Williams Advanced Engineering to create a restoration system for the classic 964. The Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS) is focused on reducing weight and optimizing aerodynamics while preserving the car’s timeless silhouette.

An insane version of the Ford F-150 Raptor, packing a souped-up 600 horsepower twin-turbo V6, 20″ beadlock wheels, chunky off-road tires, custom bumpers, LED lighting, and, oh yeah… a third axle for extra off-road and towing prowess, not to mention imposing looks.

The most bonkers factory ‘Vette yet. It packs a 755hp supercharged 6.2-liter V8, weight-cutting carbon fiber body parts, and massive aerodynamic upgrades to help it stick to the ground and slice through the air. Top speed? 210 mph. 0-to-60? Well under 3 seconds.

We recently spent a week living with the ultimate all-purpose vehicle – a comfortable, tech-savvy, three-row family hauler that also happens to pack a 6.4L V8 HEMI, making 475 horsepower, launching the beast from 0-to-60 in 4.4 secs. Read our full review on 95octane.

The latest masterpiece from motorcycle customizer Max Hazan of Hazan Motorworks. He describes it as being “light, cheap, and fast.” All true, but he fails to point out the beauty of his handiwork, from the aluminum tank to the one-of-a-kind rear brake. More on Bike EXIF.

Automobili Lamborghini and MIT teamed up to envision a pure-electric, 4WD hypercar concept which would use supercapacitor tech to increase power density and performance, and a carbon fiber structure made using nanotech to monitor the car for cracks and damage.

We spent a week with Lexus’ new 471 hp luxury performance coupe, and fell in love. It looks like a concept car, is mindblowingly fast, has sharp-as-a-tack handling, and a decadent interior with the best factory audio system we’ve ever heard. Read our full review on 95octane.

A supersized version of EarthRoamer’s already formidable RV. The XV-HD is based on the Ford F-750. Aside from a more spacious living area, it also has a 115gal. gas tank, 250gal. water tank, a 2100W solar array and a self-charging 20kWh battery bank.

MOMO’s online store lets you customize five of its best steering wheel designs to your liking. You can pick from different types of leather, leather colors, stitching and more. You can even embroider and engrave text.

We teamed up with Toyota to drive the all-new Camry to Charleston, SC, Savannah, GA, and St. Augustine, FL to learn about some of America’s oldest neighborhoods. It was a gluttonous, gorgeous, haunting, and humbling experience, with just enough history and humor thrown in.

This Volkswagen Type 2 bus was tricked out as a tribute to Back to the Future’s DeLorean DMC-12. It’s got gullwing doors, matte aluminum paint, time travel controls in the dash, and even a flux capacitor. It’s also got a cozy rear seating area, complete with a flat-screen TV.

Toyota teamed up with DG-Spec to create a very special version of its C-HR compact crossover. The one-off R-Tuned packs a 2.4L turbo 4 engine that makes 600hp, a 5-speed manual gearbox, aerodynamic and suspension upgrades, and can do 0-to-60 in 2.9 seconds.

Jesse Wellens and Casey Neistat are back with another awesome Halloween costume build. After riding around as Aladdin on his magic carpet, Jesse took to the streets of NYC with model Carmella Rose on a real-life speeder bike from Return of the Jedi. BTS video here.

Two drivers set off on an amazing adventure in a wonderful classic car. Their route? A 13,000 kilometer ride in the Peking to Paris Rally in a 1941 Chevrolet Business Coupe, nicknamed “Boomba.” Plus, they did it for a good cause, raising money for young womens’ education.

ChrisFix shows you how you can remove surface rust on your vehicle’s body, then patch it up with body filler and paint. It’s a time-consuming task, but it’s worth looking into if you have more elbow grease than money.

One of two beautiful concept designs that Mazda brought to the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, the KAI to pushes the limits of Mazda’s excellent “KODO” design language, and is more than likely the muse for the next-gen Mazda3 5-door. Mazda, please build it exactly like this.

Modena, Italy coachbuilder ARES Design completely reimagines the Mercedes AMG G63 “G-Wagon” with a whole new carbon fiber and aluminum body that cuts over 440 pounds, while adding substance and style. Its 760 horsepower biturbo V8 is no slouch either.