autoevolution 20 May 2021, 14:07 UTC ·
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While certain rugged terrain enthusiasts might have a problem choosing between the 2021 Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler, others have a simple solution: hang on to one s Toyota FJ Cruiser. Oh, and throw in some custom bits while you re at it. Case in point with the 2007 example we have here, which is nicknamed Meatplow. 6 photos
The FJ Cruiser was previewed by a 2003 concept and entered production several years later, with the mix between the sturdy body-on-frame construction and the retro styling proving to be a winning recipe. However, Toyota U.S. axed the model in 2014, with the off-roader also pulled off the Japanese market three years later you can still grab one in other parts of the world, the Middle East, Chile, the Philippines, and South Africa.
Ford F-150 Lightning Drag Races 2021 F-150 Powerboost, Door-to-Door Battle Lit 20 May 2021, 7:56 UTC ·
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Trucks started being more than just farming assets many decades ago, and now that electrified models have landed, the refinement and dynamic abilities have reached new heights. How can you measure progress, though? That question has many answers, but we ll settle for a drag race as far as this story is concerned.
The velocity battle brings together the ex-generation Lightning (you can check out this story for the freshly released all-electric 2022 Lightning) and the hybrid monster that is the 2021 F-150 Powerboost.
The second-gen F-150 Lightning we have here is a 2000 model, so while it sports the Silver shade introduced that year, it doesn t come with the tech upgrades the Blue Oval released in 2001. As such, the standard numbers involve a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 churning out 360 hp and 440 lb-ft (597 Nm) of torque, which is mated to a four-speed automa
autoevolution 19 May 2021, 7:16 UTC ·
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Cars like the Honda S2000, with its pure driving experience, are in short supply these days and, with the electric revolution now upon us, it only looks like their numbers will decrease. As such, it s no surprise that the Japanese roadster is even more popular nowadays than it was two decades ago when production ended. And, as far as the aftermarket is concerned, this can only mean one thing: progress. 6 photos
With more and more owners aiming to make their S2Ks stand out, we come across radical customization solutions, with the one portrayed in this rendering possibly being the most eccentric we ve seen to date.
autoevolution 19 May 2021, 16:31 UTC ·
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While we ve barely scratched the surface of the mid-engined Corvette with the C8 Stingray (the upcoming Z06 should bring a deeper dive), many enthusiasts continue to wonder what would ve happened if the iconic nameplate had continued to use the front-engined route. And it seems that a Ford designer has invested some of his spare hours into delivering an answer, which comes in the form of the rendering sitting before us. 8 photos
Sean Peterson is an exterior car designer for the Blue Oval. And, for this individual proposal, he decided to take the C7 Vette one step further rather than speculating on how a C8 with the engine up front could ve looked like, hence the nickname we chose for the title.
autoevolution 12 May 2021, 14:28 UTC ·
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Ask somebody outside the motoring world to think of an expedition vehicle, and the silhouette of an old Defender will likely come to their mind. Of course, with the new Defender, which marks the first fresh start since 1983, having been in production since 2019, we re expecting an onslaught of adventure vehicles based on it. So you might as well consider this rugged rendering a taste of things to come. 11 photos
The generation change might ve seen the body-on-frame construction making room for an aluminum unibody approach, but the British machine is still a terrain tamer. However, the treatment seen here simply places the vehicle in another league.