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800-HP Apollo, Jaguar Alarm, Veyron Testing Secrets
PLUS: $38.5M Ferrari GTO, Willie Mays's Stutz, Used Cars Top $26k
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2026-01-20
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Releases & Reviews
The base EQS400 delivers a supremely comfortable ride with clever tech like predictive suspension that detects potholes before you feel them. While the interior dazzles with its Hyperscreen and pillow-topped headrests, the SUV's substantial 5,900-lb (2,676-kg) curb weight becomes apparent in spirited driving.
Germany's Apollo Automobil unveils the EVO, a V12-powered track weapon producing 800 hp (597 kW) and promising a 208-mph (335-km/h) top speed with 0-60 in about 2 seconds. The bespoke hypercar features active aerodynamics and a design that makes the Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 look restrained.
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Technology, Market Data & Analysis
As Jaguar prepares to relaunch as an EV-only luxury brand chasing Bentley rather than BMW, some dealers express serious concerns about the strategy's viability. The first production model of the new era has been delayed to later this year, and reports suggest Jaguar may shift to a lease-only sales model.
Over 1.1 million EVs leased between 2023 and 2025 under the $7,500 Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit are now coming off lease, flooding the used market with three-year-old electric vehicles. With the federal tax credit eliminated, buyers can expect significantly better deals on pre-owned EVs.
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Car Culture
Shawn Williamson's parents bought this T-Bird new in 1974, and classmates mocked it as the "least cool car" at his Illinois high school in the '80s. Decades later, the once-derided land yacht has earned a trunkful of show trophies and remains a cherished family heirloom.
Loris Bicocchi, the test driver who previously developed the EB110, recalls exploring the outer limits of Veyron prototypes in 2001 with their quad-turbo W16 producing 1,001 hp (747 kW) and 922 lb-ft (1,250 Nm). At the time, nothing came close to its power output—the Veyron had roughly twice the horsepower of any production car.
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Miscellaneous
A listing for a 1999 Cadillac DeVille on Bring a Trailer featured suspiciously altered images with telltale AI artifacts, raising concerns about fraudulent practices in online car auctions. While generative fill has legitimate uses for removing background distractions, manipulating actual vehicle photos crosses an ethical line.
Jensen International Automotive announces a clean-sheet design inspired by the classic 1960s British GT, featuring an aluminum chassis, custom V8, and fully analog driving experience. The tribute car will be built in ultra-low numbers in the UK, though the company emphasizes it has no corporate lineage to the original Jensen Motors.
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Quick Links
One of just 36 examples ever built, this iconic 1960s racer—driven by legends like Phil Hill and Graham Hill—found a new home at the season's first major auction.
Tim Kuniskis reveals the supercharged Fox Factory/Mopar collaboration is gauging demand for a performance street truck, with reception exceeding expectations.
The Baseball Hall of Famer's 1977 Stutz—the same model Elvis drove on his final outing from Graceland—is seeking a new owner after nearly 50 years.
The refreshed badge that debuted on Honda's 0 Series EVs will roll out across all models and corporate branding starting in 2027.
The new 6e is successfully attracting former VW e-Golf, Passat, and Nissan Leaf owners in Europe, marking a turnaround after the MX-30's struggles.
A Detroit enthusiast spent $3,000 on two worn-out minivans with nearly 400,000 combined miles (644,000 km) and welded them together into one gloriously absurd creation.
Deuce Days, the world's largest gathering of '32 Fords, draws hot-rodders from as far as Australia and Finland to Victoria's picturesque harbor every three years.
The Swedish automaker has applied digital improvements across its 2026 lineup, addressing a frequent pain point while concerns about the system remain.
December's average listing hit $26,043—up 3% year-over-year—as limited supply continues to pressure the market amid record new car prices.
The 13-day, 4,500-vehicle auction is on pace to exceed $400 million in total sales, suggesting a robust year ahead for the collector car market.
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