Awesome Cars

Ferrari’s limited edition Monza SP1 and Monza SP2 sports cars were inspired by the carmaker’s racing barchettas from the late 1940’s to the 1950’s. The SP1 is a single seater, while the SP2 seats two. Each has an 808hp V12 engine that lets them rocket from 0 to 62mph in 2.9s.

We recently headed up to Seattle, Washington to test drive Cadillac’s all-new XT4 compact crossover in two flavors. We were drawn in by its bold styling, zesty 237 hp twin-turbo engine, sporty handling, luxurious interior, and user-friendly tech. Read our full review on 95octane.

Aston Martin will produce 25 special units of the DB5 based on its appearance in the James Bond film Goldfinger. That means outfitting the car with gadgets such as the revolving license plate. Each will sell for about $3.6M with deliveries starting in 2020.

A wonderful bit of footage from the 2018 Goodwood Revival in which an army of little kids run across the track like Le Mans racers used to do, quickly hop in their tiny cars, then pedal their way maniacally down the race track. Our legs hurt just watching this.

Swiss outfit Autoplush makes adorable plush toys inspired by automobiles. While the squishy Renault Twingo is likely to be most popular in Europe, the Mazda Miata and Fiat 500 have global appeal. Farmers don’t feel left out – they make a plush tractor too.

“Why fly when you can be driven?” That is the driving question behind Volvo’s electric and autonomous concept car. The 360c is meant as an alternative to short plane trips, letting you work, relax, and even sleep in a spacious cabin while the car drives itself.

The EQC SUV is the first model from Mercedes-Benz’s pure-electric EQ line. The 402 hp AWD vehicle can go up to 279 mi per charge and go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9s, with a top speed of 112 mph. Its 80 kWh battery pack can charge to 80% in 40 min at DC quick charge stations.

The Venice Speedster is the single-seater version of Vanderhall’s Venice three-wheeler, for those who enjoy experiencing the pleasure of driving alone. It has a 1.4L 180hp turbocharged four cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission.

Nissan’s new NV300 and e-NV200 Camper vans have an elevating roof that can be configured to fit a double bed. It also has a built-in kitchen that consists of a refrigerator, a sink, and water and gas installations. Sadly, they’re available only in Spain for now.

Stefan Bogner and Ben Winter’s Cars & Curves: A Tribute to 70 Years of Porsche features pictures of awesome sports cars, from the 906 to the Carrera GT, each in their natural environment. The beautiful photos are punctuated by essays about each featured car.

Be prepared when you run out of gas without cluttering your car with the ItzaGasCan emergency gas can. It’s a one-time use bag-in-a-box with a one gallon capacity. It’s collapsed by default so it won’t take up much space. It can be safely used with gasoline, E85, and diesel.

We recently spent a week living with the all new 2019 Veloster Turbo. The playful 3-door hatch is better than ever, with refined new styling inside and out, upgraded suspension, torque vectoring, and plenty of modern tech. Read our full review on 95octane.

Vehicle restoration shop Icon is introducing a sub-line to its Ford Bronco model, the Icon BR. The Old School BR will feature a more classic design, such as a glossy finish, a traditional Bronco grille, and other vintage details.

5MadMovieMakers has a little fun with his new Hot Wheels Zoom GoPro mount, and takes us on wild rides through four tricky loops, corkscrews, and dives, each viewed from three different angles. That reverse perspective of the chase car is great.

Aston Martin’s replacement for the Vanquish S is a grand display of luxury and power. The DBS Superleggera has a 715hp 5.2L twin-turbo V12 and an aluminum structure with a beautiful carbon fiber body. It goes up to 211 mph and does 0 to 62mph in 3.4s.

VW turned up to Pike’s Peak this year and broke the course record with their I.D. R EV. Prior to the race, the automaker challenged Mark Rober and William Osman to collect a little extra energy for their their supercar. We like to think the citrus power made the difference.