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Inside Tesla’s 2028 Roadster: 1,500 HP, Fan Downforce and Rocket Thrusters?

Tesla's VP of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy walks us through the 2028 Roadster’s wild technology: a fan powered downforce system, more than 1,500 horsepower, active aero and cold gas thrusters for the rocket version.

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Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen reveals the new Roadster’s four configurations, active aero, fan powered downforce, cold gas thrusters, cockpit and performance targets during a full walkaround at SpaceX.

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Tesla Roadster Revealed: Everything Tesla Didn’t Tell You

The Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD and 2027 Chevy Bolt RS face off in range, charging, performance, tech, comfort, and value.

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Clash of The Affordable EVs: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevy Bolt RS

At the Tesla Roadster reveal event in Texas, the Roadster took flight in a series of remarkable stunts!

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The Tesla Roadster Takes Flight 4 Times! And Sticks the Landing

The 2027 Nissan Z NISMO manual takes on the 2026 Toyota Supra Final Edition in the ultimate comparison test. See which iconic Japanese sports car comes out on top and why.

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The Toyota Supra Is About to Die—Can the Nissan Z NISMO Finally Beat It?

The 2027 Tesla Model Y L has a longer wheelbase, six-seat layout, more third-row space, and up to 325 miles of range. Here's everything to know, including how it drives.

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We Got Up Close With Tesla’s Longboi Model Y L. Here’s What Stands Out.

We got the numbers, and more! The 1,250-horsepower ZR1X has been through our independent instrumented testing, plus some damp track laps and a drift session. We even dusted the pavement this time. But how quick is it to 60 mph, through the quarter-mile, and around our figure eight course? Is X gon' deliver it to ya? Combining the 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 of the rear-drive ZR1 with an enhanced version of the front electric motor from the all-wheel drive E-Ray, the ZR1X promises the ultimate Corvette powertrain, with the Nurburgring lap time to prove it. Watch the video to see the results, because they're not as cut-and-dry as we expected.

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Tested! Just How Quick Is the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X?

Brabus, founded on the principal of offering performance upgrades for high-end Mercedes-Benz models, has undergone somewhat of a boom in terms of both scale and ambition. In recent years it's shifted from enthusiasts’ darling to polarizing purveyor of luxury rides, which some see as the 'finished article' and others deem to be a little much. We wanted to dig deeper on this fascinating, opinion-splitting company, so we headed to Bottrop, Germany, to tour the Brabus factory with CEO Constantin Buschmann, before getting to drive a 900 horsepower Brabus 911 Rocket R (formerly a 992 Porsche 911 Turbo S) and the insane, Brabus XLP 900 6X6 Superblack.

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A Tour Inside the World of Brabus: A 900-hp 911, Insane 6x6 Superblack, and More

The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is stunningly easy to drive fast, a true cheat code for both road and racetrack. At 4,386 pounds, it outweighs the Mustang Dark Horse and Porsche 911 GT3 RS, yet feels planted, stable, and shockingly quick from behind the wheel. With 815 horsepower, 664 lb-ft of torque, custom Michelin Pilot Cup 2 R tires, and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes, the GTD delivers relentless grip, massive stopping power, and confidence through every corner. It matches the GT3 RS on high-speed downforce turns and outperforms it in tight, low-speed corners thanks to its wide tires and advanced rear suspension. On the street, the GTD remains forgiving and composed, with adjustable suspension and active aerodynamics that make it livable. Inside, though, the $325,000 Mustang shows its weak spot — an interior closer to a $40,000 car. Still, Ford has already received far more applications than available build slots for this limited-production machine.

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2025 Ford Mustang GTD First Drive: Big GTD Energy

Hyundai's Tucson is all-new for 2027. Complementing its cutting-edge styling is an attractive new interior with a brilliant big-screen infotainment system and wide-opening rear doors.

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Is This a Concept? Nope, It's the Actual 2027 Hyundai Tucson

We get behind the wheel of the 2027 Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale to tell you all about its manual-by-wire transmission and how it handles on the track.

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Driven! Ferrari’s First Manual-Transmission Car in 12 Years Uses Computers to Change Gears

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