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Eagle Lightweight GTR Specs, Price, and Release Info: Full Breakdown

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Eagle Lightweight GTR Specs, Price, and Release Info: Full Breakdown Eagle Lightweight GTR Specs, Price, and Release Info: Full Breakdown While Jaguar navigates its electric future, a small British atelier is keeping the flame of analog motoring alive and redefining what it means to be timeless. Meet the Eagle Lightweight GTR: not just a restomod, but a modern masterpiece born from one of history’s greatest sports cars the Jaguar E-Type . Crafted by Eagle, a legendary coachbuilder that has spent over four decades perfecting the E-Type (longer than Jaguar even produced it), this car isn’t nostalgia. It’s evolution. And in an age of bloated infotainment, heavy EVs, and driver disconnection, the Lightweight GTR stands as a bold rebellion. The story began with a single client request: Build me a car that’s the opposite of modern lightweight, simple, no screens… yet still comfortable and fast. Eagle didn’t just respond. They delivered perfection. Eagle Lightweight GTR Specs, Price, a...

2026 Ford Maverick 300T: 300 HP Performance Kit Based on SEMA Build

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2026 Ford Maverick 300T: 300 HP Performance Kit Based on SEMA Build 2026 Ford Maverick 300T: 300 HP Performance Kit Based on SEMA Build Ford brought back the spirit of the American street truck with the Maverick Lobo and now, it’s turning up the heat. At SEMA 2025, the Blue Oval unveiled the Maverick 300T a high-performance build that transforms its smallest pickup into a tarmac-tuned muscle machine, packing an estimated 300 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque and unlike most show trucks, this one isn’t just for show. A production-ready version of the 300T performance kit is coming in 2026 and it’s built to be street legal, dealer-supported, and ready for real-world abuse. The heart of the 300T lies in its upgraded 2.0L EcoBoost engine already known for efficiency, but now tuned for thrills. Key powertrain enhancements include: Larger turbocharger from the Mustang 2.3L EcoBoost Mishimoto front-mount intercooler for improved cooling ProCal 4 performance tuning for optimized boos...

2026 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ: Compact Off-Roader Revealed But Not for U.S.

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2026 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ: Compact Off-Roader Revealed But Not for U.S. 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ: Compact Off-Roader Revealed But Not for U.S. It’s finally here. Toyota has unveiled the new Land Cruiser FJ a pint-sized, rugged off-roader that brings back the brand’s tradition of compact, go-anywhere utility. Debuted ahead of the Japan Mobility Show , this baby Land Cruiser is designed to be more accessible, more agile, and more customizable than its larger siblings though fans in North America and Europe will have to admire it from afar. Because it’s not coming to the U.S. or Europe. Built on the same platform as the Toyota Hilux Champ (also unavailable in the West), the new Land Cruiser FJ is a scaled-down adventurer: 180.1 inches long nearly 11 inches shorter than the full-size LC 250 73.0 inches tall, 77.2 inches wide 101.6-inch wheelbase for tight turning and trail agility With its traditional boxy silhouette, round headlights, chunky black cladding, and rear-mounted sp...

Talos XXT Engine Upgrades: How It Makes 674 HP from a 599 GTB V-12

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Talos XXT Engine Upgrades: How It Makes 674 HP from a 599 GTB V-12 Talos XXT Engine Upgrades: How It Makes 674 HP from a 599 GTB V-12 After two years of meticulous engineering, British boutique builder Talos Vehicles has unveiled its most audacious creation yet: the Talos XXT a road-legal, track-honed evolution of the legendary Ferrari 599 GTB . On the surface, it may look like a modified supercar. But make no mistake this is no mere restomod. The XXT is closer to a 599XX race car for the public road, reimagined by a team that lives and breathes performance craftsmanship and yes it’s 100% street legal. At its heart beats a heavily upgraded 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V-12, derived from the 599 GTB but tuned to deliver: 674 horsepower 54 more than stock 460 lb-ft of torque A spine-tingling exhaust note that echoes Maranello’s finest Power is sent through an F1 Superfast six-speed paddle-shift transmission, offering lightning-fast gear changes. For purists, Talos offers an optio...

2026 Ram 1500 “The Dude” SEMA Concept: Hemi Returns in Sublime Green Glory

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2026 Ram 1500 “The Dude” SEMA Concept: Hemi Returns in Sublime Green Glory 2026 Ram 1500 “The Dude” SEMA Concept: Hemi Returns in Sublime Green Glory Ram is making a statement and it’s loud, proud, and powered by a Hemi V-8. After briefly abandoning the iconic engine in its latest-generation 1500, Ram has course-corrected in dramatic fashion. For 2026, the 5.7L Hemi V-8 returns, and to celebrate, the truck brand unveiled “The Dude” at SEMA a jaw-dropping custom build that blends retro flair with modern muscle. This isn’t just another concept. It’s a rolling act of redemption and a love letter to one of the most rebellious eras in American automotive history. Let’s not mince words: Ram admits it made a mistake. When the current-gen Ram 1500 launched without the V-8, fans were furious. And when Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis returned to the role late last year, he didn’t deflect. “We screwed up,” he admitted. “And we’re fixing it.” Engineers quickly re-engineered the platform to bring back...

Toyota Century Coupe: Japan’s Rolls-Royce Rival Revealed at Japan Mobility Show

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Toyota Century Coupe: Japan’s Rolls-Royce Rival Revealed at Japan Mobility Show Toyota Century Coupe: Japan’s Rolls-Royce Rival Revealed at Japan Mobility Show For over 50 years, the Toyota Century has reigned as Japan’s most exclusive luxury sedan a silent guardian for prime ministers, corporate titans, and cultural icons. Since its debut in 1967, it has symbolized understated elegance, hand-built craftsmanship, and engineering perfection. But in 2023, Toyota shocked the world by launching the Century SUV, breaking decades of tradition. Now, at the Japan Mobility Show, the legend evolves once again this time into a stunning fastback coupe. And make no mistake: this is not a Toyota . This is Century now reborn as a standalone ultra-luxury marque, positioned above even Lexus. Think of it as Japan’s answer to Rolls-Royce or BMW’s BMW Individual taken to an extreme. The goal? A fully bespoke, “One of One” ownership experience tailored to the world’s most discerning clients. Curi...

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specs, Price, and Release Date: Full Breakdown

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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specs, Price, and Release Date: Full Breakdown 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specs, Price, and Release Date: Full Breakdown Stellantis just raised the bar for turbocharged four-cylinder engines. Meet the Hurricane 4 Turbo a brand-new 2.0L inline-four that brings cutting-edge combustion technology to the mainstream SUV segment. And it’s making its debut in the refreshed 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, revealed today as part of Jeep’s bold push into smarter, more powerful efficiency. This isn’t just another small-displacement turbo. It’s one of the first mass-produced engines to feature Passive Turbulent Jet Ignition (TJI) a breakthrough system designed to unlock higher performance and better fuel economy without demanding premium fuel. At the heart of the Hurricane 4 Turbo is Stellantis’ innovative TJI system, which uses a cup-like pre-chamber above each cylinder to initiate ignition. Here’s how it works: The spark plug fires inside the pre-chamber Flames jet throug...

Infiniti QX80 R-Spec Specs, Engine, and Release Info: Full Breakdown

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Infiniti QX80 R-Spec Specs, Engine, and Release Info: Full Breakdown Infiniti QX80 R-Spec Specs, Engine, and Release Info: Full Breakdown Luxury meets insanity. The Infiniti QX80 is already one of the most opulent full-size SUVs on the market but for SEMA 2025, Infiniti has ripped up the rulebook. Meet the QX80 R-Spec: a one-off, track-inspired monster that swaps refinement for raw aggression powered by a tuned Nissan GT-R engine making 1,000 horsepower. Yes, you read that right. This full-size luxury SUV now packs the heart of a supercar. At its core lies the legendary Nissan GT-R 3.8L twin-turbo V6 (VR38DETT) not just borrowed, but comprehensively re-engineered: Garrett G-series turbochargers for massive boost JE forged pistons Boostline connecting rods ARP rod bolts for extreme durability ETS exhaust manifolds Full engine management via a MOTEC ECU for precision tuning Infiniti didn’t stop at internals. The build includes: Custom high-flow fuel system Upgraded intake set...

2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric Specs, Price, and Release Date: Full Breakdown

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2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric Specs, Price, and Release Date: Full Breakdown 2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric Specs, Price, and Release Date: Full Breakdown The future of the Porsche Macan is electric and it’s already winning. In 2025, the all-electric Macan outsold its gasoline sibling, helped in part by the ICE model’s exit from the European Union. But that’s just the beginning. Starting in 2026, Porsche will retire the internal combustion Macan globally, making room for an all-electric lineup at least until a new gas-powered SUV (under a different name) arrives in 2028. To strengthen its EV momentum, Porsche has just launched the Macan GTS Electric the fifth variant in the electric lineup and a compelling middle ground between the 4S and range-topping Turbo. And yes it’s seriously quick. Powered by the same rear electric motor as the Macan Turbo , the GTS delivers: 509 horsepower in standard mode A peak of 563 hp with Launch Control engaged 704 lb-ft of instant torque (a...

Mustang EcoBoost RTR Specs, Price, and Release Date: Full Breakdown

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Mustang EcoBoost RTR Specs, Price, and Release Date: Full Breakdown Mustang EcoBoost RTR Specs, Price, and Release Date: Full Breakdown Ford is doubling down on performance. After launching the fire-breathing Dark Horse and track-focused GTD , the Blue Oval is now bringing serious driving thrills to the budget-minded enthusiast. Introducing the 2026 Mustang EcoBoost RTR Package a factory-backed performance upgrade that transforms the turbocharged four-cylinder Mustang into a capable, confidence-inspiring drift machine  without breaking the bank. It’s not just cosmetic. This is a mechanically enhanced EcoBoost built for fun, finesse, and sideways action. Ford didn’t cut corners. The RTR package borrows key components from its high-performance siblings: Rear subframe from the Mustang Dark Horse for improved rigidity Front and rear sway bars lifted directly from the Dark Horse setup Brembo brakes from the GT Performance Package: Six-piston front calipers Four-piston rears T...