Land Rover has introduced the 2025 Defender OCTA with more power, exclusivity, and a higher price tag. Starting at $153,475, the Defender OCTA features a range of enhancements, including a new engine and various off-road upgrades. It's powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 engine borrowed from BMW delivering 626 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. This engine surpasses the previous supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 in the Defender lineup.

Land Rover Defender OCTA Brings The Jam

Many people don't know, or don't believe, that the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a sensational off-roader. But to get the German off-roader doing the German version of the Charleston over the most unlikely terrain, one needs to buy the non-AMG version, Mercedes having split the lineup into hardcore off-roader and hardcore speedster. Land Rover established a similar break with different model lines. Headed to Rio de la Plata? Try a Defender. Headed the The Plaza? Try a Range Rover Sport SV. The 2025 Land Rover Defender 110 Octa injects a ton of that Range Sport into the expedition vehicle to create what is one of the best combinations of urban speed and trail superiority offered by an OEM.

2025 Land Rover Defender Octa pushes the expedition rig into new territory

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The Camaro Z/28 nameplate has made believers out of onlookers since Chevrolet slapped the Z/28 "Special Performance Package" sales code to its Mustang-slayer in 1966. There were persistent rumors of an all-new Z/28 Camaro based on the sixth-generation model that ended production in 2024, but the car gods had other plans.

How Much HP Does The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Have & What's The Fastest It Can Go?

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Facelifted for MY2025, the Ram 1500 pickup truck has abandoned the V8 engine in favor of six-cylinder motors. To say goodbye to the 1500 V8, Hennessey has introduced the limited edition Mammoth 400 Sport Truck with handling and styling upgrades. Hennessey has partnered with Fox Factory to produce the special...

Last Hemi V8-Powered Ram 1500 Turned Into Viper-Inspired Supertruck

The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut set a 0-400-0 kph record of 27.83 seconds, improving on the Regera's previous time. The supercar also set three additional world records for a fully homologated, standard production car, all in a single run. No special modifications were made other than a roll cage to protect...

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With its name uttered in the same exclusive automotive-enthusiast circles as Ferrari, McLaren, and Koenigsegg, Bugatti ranks among the best hypercars of all time. With comparisons like that, you'd expect a Bugatti Chiron to be expensive, and you'd be right. Car and Driver reports starting prices for the discontinued 2022 Bugatti Chiron at $3.3 million.

What Engine Does The Bugatti Chiron Have & How Much HP Does It Produce?

Debuting in 1980, the Volkswagen Jetta remains a popular choice in the American compact sedan segment, unlike its siblings, the classic Golf (except for the performance versions) and the Passat, which have been replaced by the Arteon and the upcoming electric ID.7, respectively. For the 2025 model year, Volkswagen has...

Volkswagen Jetta 2025: Refreshed Design, Tech Upgrades, and No Manual Transmission

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BMW has been busy updating the 2 Series, M3, and other models this year. It's now introducing the 2025 X3 in two trims, featuring new hybrid powertrains, the brand's latest infotainment setup, and a fresh exterior design. The new X3 goes on sale in the United States later this year.

2025 BMW X3: This Is It

Remember the 2009 Galibier? The ultra-luxury grand tourer was axed because VW Group reportedly didn't like the design. Rumor has it that the five-door liftback would've been too bulbous in production guise. Instead, the Veyron's replacement was prioritized, thus the Chiron was born in 2016. Fast forward to 2024, Bugatti isn't ruling out launching a car with a sixteen-cylinder engine mounted in front of the driver.

Bugatti Might Cram a V-16 Into a Front-Engined Hypercar

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BMW doesn’t have that much competition to worry about for its 2 Series Coupe. Nevertheless, it’s been occasionally updating the G42 to keep it fresh. For the 2025 model year, there are some minor cosmetic changes along with up-to-date technology to keep up with recent products. Starting on the outside, customers can now opt for Vegas Red and Skyscraper Grey metallic paints for the 2025 BMW 2 Series models.

2025 BMW 2 Series Coupe Gets New Colors And Interior Tweaks

It’s time to put the new 2025 Ram 1500 and the new 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin-turbo engine to another real-world challenge. How does it compare to the most popular engine in the one of the most popular vehicles in the country – the Ford F-150 EcoBoost V6? We take these two trucks and run a 0-60 MPH comparison and a Denver 100-mile MPG loop. Which engine is quicker and more efficient? Let’s dig in!

Video: New Ram 1500 Hurricane vs Ford F-150 EcoBoost: The Results Are Way Closer Than You Might Think!

Horsepower fanatics come in all shapes and sizes, and their automotive preferences tend to run an even wider gamut. We’re not just talking Chevy vs. Mopar vs. Ford. Think bigger. We’re talking about American iron, European sports cars, and buzz-bomb imports. No matter how you like to burn your gasoline, it seems just about everybody loves the look—and sound—of individual runner throttle bodies on an engine.

All-Aluminum Ford Windsor Engine Makes Big Power on the Dyno!

The straight-six engine has a significant place in the history of German luxury vehicles. This engine layout, now the cornerstone of BMW's brand, is known for its smoothness. In many instances, smoothness means luxury. It is in part that smoothness that you are paying a premium for. This is why economy-focused turbo-four options offered by luxury brands never capture the essence of the brand as intended. Those engines often lack the necessary characteristics that create that smooth experience.

Every New Car That Has An Inline-Six Engine In 2024

Lanzante is back with another 930 Turbo creation. This one, dubbed the TAG Championship, is lighter and more powerful than the previous iteration of the unique British-built restomod. The company is building just three examples of the new Porsche, each representing one of McLaren’s three Formula 1 wins in the 1980s, which will be unveiled at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.

This Porsche 911 Makes 625 HP From An Actual F1 Engine

Mansory has modified a Ferrari F8 Spider with a bold black and blue paint scheme. The car’s 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine has been upgraded to deliver 868 horsepower. A plethora of forged carbon fiber parts have also been installed. Last year, Mansory created the utterly garish Ferrari F8 Spider...

Mansory’s Latest Ferrari F8XX Spider Is Just As Outlandish As The Last One

Stepping aside from the record-breaking reign of the Chiron, Bugatti has revealed a revolutionary successor: the Tourbillon. This hypercar boasts an entirely new platform and powertrain, marking a significant leap not just for Bugatti but for the entire hypercar world. While the Veyron was undoubtedly groundbreaking in its time, it...

Bugatti Tourbillon: A Revolutionary €3.8M Hypercar with V16 PHEV and Dihedral Doors

Following the demise of the 425-horsepower 426 HEMI V8 in 1971, Chrysler mothballed the hemispherical combustion chamber design and its awe-inspiring HEMI nameplate for over 30 years. While the second-generation 426 HEMI clearly earned its rank as a high-horsepower engine, the newer 5.7- and 6.1-liter third-gen HEMI V8s provide impressive horsepower ratings as well as improved fuel economy and reliability.

5.7L VS 6.1L HEMI Engines: What's The Difference?

We know that declaring that Nissan has produced their best engine ever is a bold statement. But if you really take an objective look at the latest iterations of the VR engine family, it's hard to make any other argument. Versatile, powerful, and fun to drive, the VRs are just as comfortable in the Nissan GT-R supercar as they are in luxury SUVs. Nissan has produced some amazing performance engines, but it's the adaptability of this engine range that makes it so special. And now that Nissan is officially done with ICE, it will be the last of its kind.

How The VQ/VR Became Nissan's Best Engine Family Ever

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According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

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2025 Defender Octa debuts as tough off-roader packing 626 hp

JLR’s latest SUV taps some of the Ford Raptor’s expertise. The Defender is already one of the most credible vehicles over rough terrain, and now it...

2025 Defender Octa debuts as tough off-roader packing 626 hp

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