Muscle cars are popular far and wide and can cost a lot of money to buy, but here are some that could also break the bank with their upkeep. Unlike sports cars, muscle cars are more suitable as daily drivers, even if they aren’t always the most sensible choice for serious grocery runs. Since muscle cars have roomy interiors and decent cargo space combined with ample horsepower, it’s no surprise that they remain one of the most popular targets on the classic car market. The most reliable classic cars withstand regular use and won’t spend more time in the shop for repairs than…
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Be prepared to shell out some real cash if you’ve got your eye on one of these classic American muscle cars. No gearhead can resist the growls and roars of a true classic muscle car. Even though it has been more than 40 years since the height of the muscle era, these beasts remain in high demand. Fortunately, American muscle cars were generally affordable when they first rolled off the line, and even decades later, you can still find a good deal on a used muscle car (though you’ll probably have to pay a pretty penny for parts). Occasionally, a…
Bella Kidman Cruise, the daughter of Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise, has a brand-new ‘do. The rarely-seen 30-year-old, who is the eldest child of the Hollywood A-listers, posting a selfie on her Instagram Story Wednesday praising Jennifer Ball, the hairstylist behind her fresh cut. “@craphairclub hair is giving me so much joy still. Thank you,” Bella wrote. The selfie, shared with her 44,000 followers on the platform, shows the artist’s new choppy layers topped off with bangs. She dyed her hair black as part of the striking transformation, having previously experimented with blond and red locks. Bella, who lives in London with…
Here’s all the awesome muscle cars the silent assassin drives in the four John Wick movies. Remember, just don’t try and steal one. The John Wick series of movies starring everyone’s favorite gearhead Keanu Reeves may be classified as an action movie, but it’s got plenty to offer gearheads themselves. From the first John Wick movie, to the most recent release, John Wick Chapter 4, you’ll find the silent assassin behind the wheel of some of the most iconic muscle cars from Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge. And the most important takeaway from all the movies still remains: don’t mess with a car guy’s ride. Or his dog. If you haven’t…
SUVs will never be able to match the style and handling of a sleek wagon like this render concept that fuses muscle car attitude with family vibes. Pontiac’s GTO and Firebird/Trans Am are legendary models from another era, nameplates that ceased in the early-to-mid 00s. You might point to the Firebird Trans Am and its related variants as the most iconic performance Pontiacs, but the SLP Firehawk not only has a cool name, it was a great limited-run special model. Even better, this render from JLord8 on Instagram fuses the Firehawk with a practical wagon body style that turns it into possibly one…
In a recent interview for her Hulu documentary Pretty Baby, Brooke Shields revealed the moment she realized Tom Cruise cut his seemingly estranged daughter, Suri, from his annual Christmas card. SOURCE: MEGA “I was on the list for a while,” Shields explained, referring to the action star’s friend group who all received a Christmas card and delicious $126 coconut bundt cake from Doan’s Bakery every holiday season. “I had a good 10-year run, and I got the coconut cake every year, which I was very happy [about].” “It was from them and Suri, so it was the three of them, and then soon it was no Suri…
Suri Cruise, the daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, became one of the world’s most famous children, thanks in large part to who her parents were. However, it was also because there were so many rumors and tales surrounding her birth and upbringing. Because of Tom’s relationship with Scientology, there were rumors that Holmes had to give birth in total silence. It was because of this mythology that the world became fascinated by Suri and the kind of life she would lead. After Tom and Holmes split in 2012, Holmes essentially raised Suri alone, with Cruise reportedly distancing himself…
Gordon from the effspot YouTube channel goes car spotting around the LA area and finds some ridiculously rare high-end vehicles. In the latest video from the effspot YouTube channel, the owner of the channel, Gordon, goes car spotting around some undisclosed locations in the mega-affluent Beverly Hills area of California. Gordon regularly posts videos doing just this as he searches strategic locations like Rodeo Dr. and specific underground garages for high-end cars, notable luxury cars, and impossibly rare supercar finds. Notable cars Gordon spotlights are a Bugatti Chiron, a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, and a Virgil Abloh Mercedes Maybach S680. Toward the end of the video, Gordon briefly checks in…
The McMurtry Speirling isn’t just the fastest accelerating car on the planet, it generates insane downforce from its electric fans. Some cars are built for luxury, while others are built for speed. Every once in a while, a car is built purely for breaking records. The McMurtry Speirling first showed up at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2021, and was the first hypercar of David McMurtry’s new company. The British automaker made its entrance heard across the world with a thundering hiss. The bat-mobile-looking electric car pushed the boundary for what was possible for EVs. Surely, the Tesla Model S Plaid can learn…
The Stradman visits the Lamborghini lounge in New York City and catches a glimpse of their first hybrid supercar, the Revuelto. When it comes to Italian supercars, Ferrari and Lamborghini are likely the two brands that first come to mind. They’re both world-renowned, and the former is much older. In The Stradman’s latest video, James expresses the significance of the names of what he considers his favorite manufacturer, Lamborghini. Be it the Countach, Diablo, Murcielago, or Aventador, many of Lamborghini’s household models are distinct to their respective generations of enthusiasts. For quite some time, the Aventador was Lamborghini’s youngest flagship car. James considers this his generation’s Lamborghini.…
A drag race and brake test comparison reveals a lot about the all-wheel-drive Yaris and its 3-cylinder engine, as it takes on the mighty Civic Type R. Here’s a drag race between two Japanese hot hatches – the Honda Civic Type R and the Toyota GR Yaris. Although they are both performance cars and both from the same country, their execution is pretty different as they feature different drivetrains and are different sizes and weights. It isn’t immediately clear who will win, and to make things interesting the duo get pitched against each other in a series of different races…
Jerry Heasley shows the story of rare muscle cars found in an overgrown yard, told by Rachel, the daughter of the collector. If you’re a fan of muscle cars, you won’t want to miss this YouTube video from Jerry Heasley’s channel. In it, he and Rachel explore an overgrown yard and uncover some rare muscle cars that have been sitting untouched for years. Among the treasures they find is the legendary Hemi Cuda Triple Black, with its 426 Hemi engine. Despite the wear and tear of time, this car’s unique features, all-black exterior, and rich history make it a great discovery for car…
RAM’s first EV promises impressive range and towing performance, giving the folks in Ford and GM something to worry about. Stellantis moved beyond teasing and speculation with the official roll-out of the 2025 RAM 1500 REV, an all-electric truck the company presented at the New York International Auto Show. Pledging a range of up to 500 miles and above-average towing capabilities, RAM’s first EV pickup truck is likely causing headaches across Detroit as the Ford F-150 Lightning and the upcoming Chevrolet Silverado EV fall short. Even the high-end Rivian R1T takes a back seat to some of RAM’s promises. The RAM 1500 REV’s Massive Battery…
Tesla Roadster batteries are reaching their end of life 15 years after production. But getting hold of a new battery pack is not an easy affair. Tesla first produced its EV Roadsters in 2008, and their batteries are finally dying in 2023. That’s 5 years past their expected lifespan, but all that time doesn’t make getting a new battery pack easy. It can take years to get a new Tesla battery. People like Pete Gruber from Gruber Motor Company have a solution to extend the Tesla Roadster battery life. He can get another year to three years out of some Tesla…
Even the wealthiest car enthusiasts will have to wait a while and pay a pretty penny to get their hands on the all-new Lamborghini Revuelto supercar. Lamborghini just unveiled its long-awaited flagship V-12 hybrid supercar. The 2024 Revuelto replaces the Lamborghini Aventador as the Italian carmaker’s V12 flagship model. However, buyers will have to wait a while and pay a pretty penny to Lamborghini before they get behind the wheel of the supercar. This is because of the insane production costs involved, along with utilizing the latest bleeding-edge technology in the supercar world. And this has not been cheap for Lamborghini to create…
This is not the first time celebrities talk about the cake, as Tom Hanks, Rosie O’Donell and Jay Ellis have described it as a holiday highlight. Brooke Shields was left wondering what affected her friendship with Tom Cruise, after the actress noticed she was no longer on his holiday cake list. Brooke has revealed that not only did she stop receiving the long-awaited coconut cake he sends to his celebrity friends every year, but he also cut his ex-wife Katie Holmes and his daughter Suri, from the Christmas card that came with it. ©GettyImages During her recent interview with People, Brooke explained…
Tom and his ex-wife Katie Holmes welcomed Suri on April 18, 2006 Since Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes divorced in 2012, after six years of marriage, many have wondered where his relationship with his daughter Suri stands. The former couple welcomed their first and only daughter, who celebrates her 17th birthday later this month, on the first year anniversary of their first date, April 18, 2006. Following their shocking divorce, Katie got full custody of their daughter, and they now live in New York City. Although Tom agreed to pay his ex-wife $400,000 a year in child support until Suri turns 18, he hasn’t been publicly seen…
Katie Holmes shares she and the 16-year-old watched the teen drama over the pandemic PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Katie Holmes is offering a rare glimpse at her life at home with teenage daughter Suri Cruise. The actress, 44, revealed in a new interview with Variety that Suri, 16, has watched her mom’s hit teen drama Dawson’s Creek, and the duo had a “good laugh about it.” “She has seen Dawson’s Creek, and I think it’s probably weird since she’s a teenager. I’m not like, ‘You need to watch mommy’s work.’ But during the pandemic, we had a good laugh about it,” said Holmes. “It’s wild to have a…
In a conversation with a tabloid, a close source revealed that Tom Cruise has no part in the admission process of his daughter Suri as she applies to college. Tom Cruise will not take part in Suri Cruise’s life Katie Holmes’ 16-year-old daughter Suri is all grown-up now and has already started applying to colleges. But her father Tom Cruise won’t have a hand in helping her, because the actor ‘has no part’ in his child’s life. A source has revealed that Suri has sent some applications for studying fashion in New York city but it looks like his father won’t be a part…
Fifty years after the debut of the last series Ferrari spider (the 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS4, referred to as the Daytona Spyder because commemorated the Ferrari victory at the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona), the Ferrari 812 GTS becomes the sole model in the 812 series for 2023. The Grand Touring series debuted in 2017 with the full-bodied 812 Superfast, and included the track-only supercar. Competizione coupe and convertible models, as well as the one-off Omologata and the limited-production Monza SP1 and SP2 dream cars (with the numbers denoting the number of seats). The Ferrari 812 GTS is the ultra-luxury, high-performance competitor for the Aston Martin DBS…
Since its launch 3 years ago, the Porsche Taycan continues to set the mark for the EV market; the Cross Turismo being the most practical Taycan. Believe it or not, three years have already passed since the Porsche Taycan first came out. Since the Taycan’s launch, many manufacturers have also released their own electric cars, making EVs a must have in almost every marque’s line-up. Where Porsche’s Taycan made a difference has to do with the car’s engaging performance, contrary to the idea that EVs are not as fun to drive as petrol cars. Its recognizable design also helped make it one…
Hennessey Performance does some chassis dyno testing on its VelociRaptor 500 upgrade for the Ford Bronco Raptor. The Ford Bronco Raptor is the only mid-sized off-road vehicle that is specifically designed to tackle the terrain with 4WD independent front and rear suspension. This brutish SUV may not have a V8 engine, but Ford did manage to fit in a 418-horsepower twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 motor that delivers 440 lb-ft of torque to get this bad boy to where it needs to go. Hennessey Performance, no stranger to the power game, saw the Bronco Raptor and thought to themselves: “I’ll see you and raise you, Ford.”…
Cars And Zebras give us a tongue-in-cheek commentary as two vintage muscle cars hit the pure stock drag strip. If you’re looking for a serious take on pure stock drag racing, then the Cars and Zebras YouTube channel might not be your first choice. The channel doesn’t take itself all too seriously, and its content is as funny as it is informative. Their latest release is no different. It’ll give viewers a giggle while also providing plenty of insight into two awesome muscle cars from yesteryear. A Ford Torino 429 Super Cobra Jet And A Plymouth GTX Go Head-To-Head The racing action in this video…
Once upon a time, everything Tom Cruise did was for Suri, the daughter he shares with his ex-wife, Katie Holmes. Even before Suri was born, Cruise was so excited about the idea of becoming a father that he purchased a sonogram machine. “I bought a sonogram machine. I am gonna donate it to a hospital when we are done,” he told Barbara Walters in her “The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2005” interview. And while the decision was balked at by some medical professionals, Cruise was determined to perform his own sonogram before Suri’s arrival, which isn’t surprising, considering how he…