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830-HP Super Snake, Ferrari GTO Auction, STI Returns
PLUS: Nissan Z Refresh, Spyker Returns, Norway Bans Rover
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2026-01-12
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Releases & Reviews
Land Rover's most extreme Defender delivers supercar-level performance for off-road adventures, combining rugged capability with luxury refinement. The Octa represents the pinnacle of what Land Rover can achieve when pushing its iconic platform to the limits.
The new Super Snake packs 830 hp (619 kW) with an optional Whipple supercharger on 93-octane fuel, undercutting the $276K Mustang GTD by nearly $100,000 while making more power. The naturally aspirated version matches the standard Mustang GT's 480 hp (358 kW).
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Technology, Market Data & Analysis
Volvo's upcoming EX60 SUV, set to debut January 21, features a structural battery pack and large castings to deliver class-leading range and charging speeds. The Swedish automaker says this new architecture directly addresses the main concerns keeping customers from switching to EVs.
Ford is developing what it claims will be the world's most affordable EV motors for its upcoming $30,000 electric truck platform. The ambitious plan aims to compete directly with Chinese automakers on cost while keeping production domestic.
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Car Culture
The only Ferrari 250 GTO ever produced in white—known as Bianco Speciale—heads to auction with an impressive racing pedigree including one GT win and five second-place finishes. Legendary drivers like Graham Hill, Mike Parkes, and Roy Salvadori have all piloted this 300 hp (224 kW) V12-powered icon.
Unable to match BMW and Mercedes-Benz on driving dynamics or build quality, GM's Pontiac division took a different approach with the 1988 Bonneville SSE: overwhelming buyers with high-tech features and buttons. The strategy proved surprisingly effective against its German rivals.
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Miscellaneous
Stellantis has officially discontinued its North American plug-in hybrid program, killing the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Grand Cherokee 4xe, and Chrysler Pacifica PHEV. The automaker will instead focus on conventional hybrids and range-extended electric vehicles going forward.
Subaru unveiled the WRX STI Sport# concept at Tokyo Auto Salon, but enthusiasts may be disappointed to learn it makes just 271 hp (202 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm)—identical to the regular WRX. Production begins later this year, exclusively for the Japanese market.
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Quick Links
Kia's newest entry-level EV offers up to 278 miles (448 km) of WLTP range with a 61.0 kWh battery and can charge from 10-80% in just 29 minutes.
Revealed at Tokyo Auto Salon, the updated Z trades its boxy grille for two smaller openings with a body-colored bar, plus new black 19-inch wheels and an Unryu Green paint option.
The British sports car maker debuted its lightweight electric sports car at CES before heading to Tokyo Auto Salon, signaling serious intent to expand its limited U.S. presence.
The limited-production 2000 Cobra R represents the highest-performance model to emerge from the SN95 platform, bridging the transition from pushrods to Ford's overhead-cam Modular V8.
Limited to just 10 units, the Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa features extreme aerodynamics inspired by the Luna Rossa AC75 racing yacht's hydrofoils and the first red Alfa badges in company history.
The Dutch exotic car brand shows signs of life with a new one-off created by Luxembourg coachbuilder Milan Moraday and German tuner R Company, based on a design Spyker conceived years ago.
Called the Dhabiyan, this bizarre land yacht mashes together Ford Super Duty headlights, a Jeep Wrangler cab, and Dodge Charger taillights into one truly bewildering package.
Filmmaker Kasper Høglund's meticulously restored 1974 Series III was blocked from registration by Norwegian authorities who claim a frame swap means it's no longer the same vehicle.
Honda's hot hatch has crept up from its 2023 launch price of $44,890 to nearly $50,000, challenging its reputation as an affordable performance option against the similarly priced Golf R.
The Japanese automaker's booth at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 features 11 vehicles including lifted vans, rally-inspired kei cars, retro tributes, and one very serious race truck.
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