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Ferrari's New 12Cilindri Manuale Has a Clutch Pedal and Gated Shifter — Wired to Nothing
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Ferrari's New 12Cilindri Manuale Has a Clutch Pedal and Gated Shifter — Wired to Nothing

The 1,499-unit limited edition adds a full manual-look interior on top of the standard eight-speed dual-clutch, unchanged underneath. Ferrari calls the system "Manuale By-Wire."

Mitch HanchettJuly 3, 20265 min read
McMurtry's Fan-Powered Track Car Just Went From Prototype to a £995,000 Production Reality
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McMurtry's Fan-Powered Track Car Just Went From Prototype to a £995,000 Production Reality

The Spéirling PURE makes 1,000 hp, hits 60 mph in 1.55 seconds, and can generate 2,000 kg of downforce before it's even moving — only 100 will be built.

Mitch HanchettJuly 2, 20264 min read
Genesis Just Locked In a Debut Date for Its Flagship Electric SUV
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Genesis Just Locked In a Debut Date for Its Flagship Electric SUV

The GV90 breaks cover September 9 — expected to be the first vehicle built on Hyundai Motor Group's next-generation EV platform.

Mitch HanchettJune 30, 20264 min read
This $24,950 Electric Pickup Is Betting That Simple Sells
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This $24,950 Electric Pickup Is Betting That Simple Sells

No infotainment, no power windows, no speakers standard — just a 205-mile estimated range and a chassis built for owners to customize themselves.

Mitch HanchettJune 24, 20265 min read
Toyota Is Testing a Mid-Engine, All-Wheel-Drive Sports Car — an MR2 Successor in Everything but Name
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Toyota Is Testing a Mid-Engine, All-Wheel-Drive Sports Car — an MR2 Successor in Everything but Name

A turbocharged 2.0-liter, an FT-Se-inspired shape, and a production timeline still years out. Nothing about it is officially confirmed yet.

Mitch HanchettJune 10, 20265 min read
The Mitsubishi Pajero Is Coming Back After a 5-Year Hiatus
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The Mitsubishi Pajero Is Coming Back After a 5-Year Hiatus

One of the most decorated off-roaders in Dakar Rally history returns this autumn, built on the new Triton pickup's ladder-frame chassis.

Mitch HanchettMay 29, 20264 min read
Ferrari's First EV Is Here: Meet the Luce
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Ferrari's First EV Is Here: Meet the Luce

Four motors, over 1,000 hp combined, a cabin co-designed with former Apple design chief Jony Ive, and a €550,000 price tag — Ferrari's electric era starts this fall.

Mitch HanchettMay 26, 20265 min read
Volkswagen's First Electric GTI Just Debuted at the Nürburgring
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Volkswagen's First Electric GTI Just Debuted at the Nürburgring

Fifty years after the original Golf GTI, the badge goes electric on the ID. Polo — 226 PS, a sub-7-second 0-100, and pre-sales opening this fall.

Mitch HanchettMay 15, 20264 min read
Kia's Affordable EV3 Is Finally Coming to the US
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Kia's Affordable EV3 Is Finally Coming to the US

Two battery options, up to 320 miles of estimated range, and a starting point aimed squarely at the sub-$40K gap in America's EV lineup.

Mitch HanchettApril 18, 20264 min read
First Drive: The 2026 Honda Prelude Is Back, and It's a Hybrid
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First Drive: The 2026 Honda Prelude Is Back, and It's a Hybrid

Honda's coupe returns after a 26-year absence with Civic Type R chassis tuning and a 200-hp hybrid powertrain — no manual, no limited-slip diff.

Mitch HanchettNovember 5, 20256 min read