Category Exotics

Maserati makes the MC20 a whole lot more competitive.

Porsche drops the manic GT4 RS drivetrain into the open-top Boxster. That’s it, that’s all we need to know.

The Toyo Celsius II all-season tire will supersede the Celsius and Celsius CUV tires. As you’d expect, the new tire is designed to provide good year-round service. It departs from the norm with a Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) designation, which means it’s qualified for severe snow conditions. 

Lightness is one of the best qualities to have in a sports car.

Hybrids are gaining traction—both on the sales chart and on the road.

Unfortunately for the automotive world, there are legal limitations on what can be driven on public roads.

In climates where there’s snow and ice, many people gravitate towards vehicles with all-wheel drive. It’s one of the reasons why crossovers and SUVs are so popular.

Cars today are packed with more features than ever before.

Just like anything else, supercars suffer from depreciation, making them a bargain buy as they age before they start getting collectible. It’s been interesting to watch the market over the last few years, as we’re seeing these depreciation curves shifting in a variety of vehicles. As you’ll see below, some of our selections are already climbing in value, whereas others have yet to hit the bottom of their price curve. Either way, a pre-owned supercar is a great way to get a lot of car for a lot less bank, though it’s not without its pitfalls. The more complex the car, the fussier its engine and electronics can be, and thus more expensive its repairs can get. Buy with caution, and plan on setting some cash aside for fixing it up, but you’ll be happy you did.

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The manual transmission is a dying breed.

  It will share its bones with the Aventador and come with a hybrid V12.

Ferrari has a completely different take on how owners can drive its sports cars, at least judging by a new patent application.

The automotive world has gone completely insane.

When Chevrolet unveiled the C8 Corvette last night, there were a lot of surprises, but the two biggest ones were the 0-60 MPH time and the price. Considered together, Chevrolet’s promise that the C8 will start below $60,000 and hit 60 mph in less than 3 seconds is wildly impressive.

Chevrolet has finally taken the veil off its first production mid-engine Corvette. At an event held in southern California, Chevrolet revealed that the C8’s naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 would make 495 HP and 470 lb-ft of torque (when fitted with the performance exhaust) and that it would hit 60 mph in less than 3 seconds with the Z51 package.

Ferrari has been familiarizing itself with highly advanced hybrid tech for the better part of a decade thanks to its Formula 1 program and it’s truly ready to show the world what it has learned with its first production plug-in hybrid model.

After another brutal Midwestern winter, warm weather is finally upon us once more. This makes convertibles top of mind, and here’s a list of our favorite ones.

As far as sports cars go, the Porsche 911 is up there as one of the most important and iconic in the world.

For all the spy pictures, CAD drawings, and renderings we’ve seen of the GM’s upcoming mid-engine supercar, Chevrolet has never actually confirmed that the thing existed. Until now.

The Stingray name lives on, according to the latest reports. A mid-engine test vehicle had its interior photographed revealing a “Stingray” badge between the seats.

Certain pre-war cars have achieved a level of notoriety that can only be described as legendary.

Highly regarded Italian styling house Pininfarina has partnered with electric supercar maker Rimac and Formula E team Mahindra Racing to make a 1,900 hp electric hypercar a reality.

Aston Martin has unveiled three new concept cars at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the mid-engine Vanquish Vision, the AM-RB 003 mid-engine hypercar, and an electric Lagonda SUV.

Making 770 horsepower at 8,500 rpm, the new Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster is as much a droptop as it is a litany of impressive figures.

The  Mercedes-AMG GT R is now available with a soft top – but don’t be mistaken, this track-ready sports car is still every bit as hardcore as the coupe.

It takes just one look at the McLaren to understand that it’s special. This 720S Spider is not only focused on being the prettiest thing around, but it’s also designed to be the most engaging yet easiest to drive supercar out there.

Take an exotic supercar around a track and it can feel like you’re just holding on for dear life. Far from domesticated, these cars do what they want, with jittery energy that can be hard to control if you’re unprepared.

If you want ground clearance, forget the F-150 and buy a Lamborghini.

Lotus Cars has entered a technical partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering to research and develop advanced propulsion technologies – namely electric motors and batteries.

The Porsche Taycan isn’t even available yet and our friends at TaycanEVForum.com are already dreaming up what a GT3 version of the company’s first electric car could look like.

The brand-new Mustang Shelby GT500 is the hottest thing to come out of Dearborn in years. Here’s what will make super snake rain fire and brimstone like the biblical end of days.

Ford just unveiled its all-new 2020 Shelby GT500, a modern-day muscle car that’s all about superlatives.

The Huracan Evo features trickle down performance technology from the awesomely fast Huracan Performante, but is a bit more usable than its track-focused brother.

The BMW i8’s carbon fiber monocoque will form the basis of a forthcoming hybrid supercar from the German manufacturer.

Another year has gone by and we’re flipping through our calendar with wistful, nostalgic memories of the cars gone by. We drove some real winners this year! Here are some of the coolest cars we drove this year:

For Alfa Romeo to win, rival brands do not have to lose; it’s not a zero-sum game. This is why the Italian luxury automaker is focusing on a somewhat different segment of the market than rivals.

Alfa Romeo is a most alluring brand.

The Aston Martin Valkyrie is hoping to set a new benchmark for hypercar performance and the British brand has just revealed some pretty spectacular engine specs.

We might be a long way from the Blower Bentleys of old, but the company has made a return to its sporting car roots in recent years. That means that they need to mix extreme ultra-luxury comfort with premium handling. And they do it with Bentley Dynamic Ride. Here’s how it works.

Setting the 720S Spider apart from the familiar 720S coupe is an innovative new retracting hardtop roof. McLaren says it’s the fastest retracting roof in the supercar class and is significantly faster than its last droptop Super Series car, the 650S Spider. Additionally, the roof can operate while the vehicle is travelling at speeds of up to 31 mph, while the 650S Spider’s roof only worked at speeds of up to 18.5 mph.

Nissan debuted the coachbuilt R35 GT-R this summer ahead of the car’s public appearance at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The vehicle was designed by Nissan and Italdesign together and will be hand built by the Italian design and engineering company at its headquarters in Turin, Italy.

The 2020 Porsche  911 has debuted at the L.A. Auto Show with upgrades, refinements, and more tech all around.

Lamborghini has talked a lot about electrification over the past few years, remaining careful never to commit to anything.

The McLaren 720S has been voted as AutoGuide.com 2019 Reader’s Choice Exotic/Sports Car of the Year.

Mercedes-Benz is bringing a beefed-up track-ready version of the AMG GT R to the LA Auto Show next week.

What goes better with expensive super-luxury cars than other super-luxury goods? Nothing. Which is why Bugatti and Champagne Carbon have combined to bottle a special Bugatti bubbly. And they’re both local companies, both coming from France’s Grand Est region.

If you were excited by the idea of Audi’s R8 supercar getting a V6 engine, well then we’re not really sure what’s wrong with you. But we’ve got bad news. Turns out that the V6 R8 isn’t happening.

People stared, mouths agape.

While it is only November 7, weeks before Thanksgiving in the United States, the Christmas season is beginning to unfold on the radio, in stores, and in marketing.

The McLaren 570GT is about as exotic as they come, but there’s more to this British supercar than just its breathtaking appearance.

Bentley is reportedly mulling a new model with an electric powertrain to help shrink its carbon footprint — and it will likely borrow a Porsche platform.

If a “standard” Ford GT just isn’t fast enough for you, the speed freaks in Dearborn have cooked up a lighter model that should perform even better.

The folks over in Woking won’t be pleased – the McLaren Speedtail has leaked in full through social media.