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This 6X6 Land Rover Defender Is A $375,000 Beast
There is currently no shortage of six-figure, six-wheeled off-road vehicles built to help wealthy clients survive a potential apocalyptic event. Now, a Florida-based company called Apocalypse Manufacturing, which has already revealed 6x6 versions of the Ford Bronco and Rivian R1T, has built one using a Land Rover Defender as a base, and it looks about as epic as you'd expect. Apocalypse didn't just use any regular Defender for this build; it started with the V8 Carpathian Edition, meaning it packs a supercharged V8 under the hood. The project has been dubbed the Apocalypse World Ender.
Is Bigger Always Better? Surprisingly Unsafe Vehicle Segments Compared
It's accepted as common knowledge that small cars are generally less safe for their occupants than large cars, especially those that are family-oriented, including SUVs and crossovers. That's not just a general assumption, the statistics are there to back it up. It's not a difficult premise to grasp, as small cars mean less cushioning in the event of an accident due to less steel between you and the other car. But, that doesn't necessarily apply as a rule across the board.
Hennessey Venom F5 Thinks It Could Steal The AMG ONE's Nürburgring Record
Hennessey seems to be on a mission to conquer all the records it can with the Venom F5, whether those are straight-line speed records or lap records around America's most famous circuits. But America's most headline-stealing hypercar has plans that extend far beyond just American shores, and company boss John Hennessey has confirmed to CarBuzz that the Venom F5 will take on the Nürburgring Nordschleife next year. While Hennessey isn't going to the circuit, affectionately known as the Green Hell, with the express intent of setting a new record, Hennessey tells us "it might be a little bit quicker than the [AMG] ONE."
This M2 Has An Epic Feature BMW Won't Admit Is Possible
A UK-based aftermarket tuner has created the world's first AWD G87 BMW M2, and it was achieved using OEM parts from the M xDrive-equipped Competition models of the current M3 and M4. In collaboration with Tom Wrigley Performance, popular British tuning house R44 Performance has spent the last eight months or so figuring out which components can be swapped from the M2's larger siblings, using a year-old G87 with an eight-speed automatic transmission as its base. A manual would have been cooler, but since not even BMW combines xDrive with a manual, this would be extremely difficult. Besides, this is destined to become a full drag car, and it'll be competing on US soil next year.
This Ford Sierra RS500 Is So Special Only 3 Will Be Made
As much as we love restomods in all their glorious forms, some cars were so good in their day that they need no modernization whatsoever. Sadly, unmolested examples of your chosen automotive relic are tough to find, which is why CNC Motorsport has created a continuation series of the Andy Rouse Engineering-specification Ford Sierra RS500 Group A racecars. Andy Rouse won a quartet of British Touring Car Championships in his day before Ford approached him to turn the Sierra into a BTCC competitor, and the resulting creation became an icon. Rouse has now given his blessing to the notion of bringing a classic motorsport legend back to the fore, and one of his former employees is ensuring that everything is just so. Only three continuation cars will be produced, and the one seen here is the first, with the donor shells for the second and third already sourced.
Semi-Autonomous Safety Systems Are Making Drivers More Dangerous
We've long held the stance that advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are making modern drivers more hazardous, reducing their situational awareness and general alertness to their surroundings. But two new studies from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) suggest it's not just a lack of alertness that's the issue with such systems, but that drivers using them actively try to multitask, actively keeping these systems active by cheating the failsafe measures meant to ensure driver focus is being maintained.
790 Horsepower Is The Perfect Way To Celebrate 50 Years Of Porsche 911 Turbo
Porsche never forgets an anniversary and always celebrates with a special edition, so it's no surprise that a tuner specializing in Porsche modifications is following suit. German aftermarket firm TechArt has unveiled a new take on its extraordinary GTstreet R called the Monochrome, and it commemorates 50 years of the Porsche 911 Turbo. As its name suggests, this comes in a colorless matte finish with additional satin decals on the exposed carbon fiber hood.
The Fate Of Chevy's Corvette Sub-Brand Has Been Decided
The Corvette badge will always appear on a Chevrolet product, says General Motors President Mark Reuss. Why is this news? Shortly after the C8 Corvette was launched in 2019, reports emerged that GM was considering turning the Corvette nameplate into a standalone sub-brand, and a similar plan was said to be under consideration for the Camaro and Escalade. It seemed that GM wanted to capitalize on the buzz surrounding its first-ever mid-engine 'Vette, and according to the rumor mill, this new strategy would have seen the sports car moniker branch out in ways that some might consider sacrilegious, with the creation of an electric SUV and an electric four-door sedan.
Why Modern Connected Cars Are Becoming A Privacy Nightmare
It was only a matter of time before the issue of automakers selling information generated by car owners exploded. It has been brewing under the surface for a while, but it's a complicated subject. Now, it looks like GM has managed to sell information without customers' consent in a manner that underlines the potential extent of the consequences of people losing their privacy.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid First Drive Review: Fixing The 2024 Santa Fe
Following its recent launch and then landing in dealerships, the new Hyundai Santa Fe is starting to appear on the road here in the USA - but the hybrid version has taken a minute to follow. As it's a big, roomy, three-row crossover, the hybrid is likely to be the smarter choice - both for low-end torque to get it moving, and fuel economy.
How The Ford Mustang GTD Stacks Up Against America's Most Powerful V8s
Ford recently unveiled the power output and top speed of the upcoming 2025 Mustang GTD, a hardened, race-ready Mustang for the road. It's meant to be a direct rival to track-ready cars like Porsche's 911 GT3 RS, and is poised to give the Europeans a proper run for their money around a track. The Mustang GTD also packs a huge amount of power from its "Predator" V8, and as we all know, the V8 has been edging closer and closer to buying the farm once and for all.
The Tale Of The Longest-Used Car Name Ever
There are few countries more obsessed with heritage than the United States. Over here, we've figured out a way to commemorate virtually any long-standing thing, like the 60th anniversary of the Ford Mustang, or even the 100th anniversary of the ready-to-use Band-Aid. Perhaps the anniversary is a way to convey importance and authority, something the U.S. is very keen to show the rest of the world as a whole.
The Most Power-Dense Chevrolet Engine Ever Built
Chevrolet's affinity for pure V8 power and reliability is well-known and spans decades. For over 100 years, since Chevy's first V8 was introduced in 1917, it's been at the forefront of engineering when it comes to straight-up power. In short, Chevy's been at it for so long that the automaker is bound to have some truly great creations under its belt. It's no surprise, then, to learn the most power-dense, mass-market engine Chevrolet has ever built is a V8.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Seems Like A Hot Purchase Right Now With Ridiculous Deals
The Alfa Romeo Giulia may not be at the top of your head right now if you're in the market for a car, but the latest deals from US dealerships might change your mind. As discovered by The Autopian, the Italian sedan is currently on offer with ridiculous discounts that go higher than a brand-new 2025 Nissan Versa's price tag.
Dead French Coachbuilder Will Return To Spotlight After 7 Decades
French coachbuilder Saoutchik is set to return to the spotlight after nearly seven decades since it went the way of the dodo. Its returning masterpiece? A restyled Mercedes roadster with a soft-top roof, sleek silhouette, and emphatic rear, most likely to be based on the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class – hopefully based on the Mercedes-AMG SL63 – if we're to guess based on the teaser images.
Ford 7.3L Godzilla Engine: Specs, Technical Features, And Applications
Throughout Ford's illustrious history as an automaker, the brand has constantly been looking for ways to improve upon its most capable creations. The Ford Model T was cheap and capable as a truck, and the F-Series that followed some decades later has been a bestseller since the day it dawned, and it continues to be so today.
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