Although Bentley was a bit faster than Rolls-Royce when joining the ultra-luxury super-SUV party with the Bentayga, the latter’s Cullinan model was a true automotive diamond in the rough, just as its name had predicted. While their VW-owned rivals opted for their first-ever SUV to be named Bentayga as a portmanteau of Bentley and Taiga, a humongous forest, Rolls-Royce sought to stand out in the brewing ultra-luxury super-SUV crowd with a name that would make everyone proud, including diamond connoisseurs. As such, they named it Cullinan, inspired by the biggest gem-quality rough diamond ever found. While it is not the largest in…
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These two musclebound monsters sit at the very top of the sports SUV tree, but which is the king of the jungle?… The contenders New Aston Martin DBX 707 List price £192,420Target price £192,420 Packing nearly 700bhp, could this range-topping version of the DBX be the ultimate sports SUV? New Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT List price £152,920Target price £152,920 Porsche’s top Cayenne Coupé is the most driver-focused SUV we’ve tested to date According to a recent article in the New Yorker, cleverly titled ‘The Haves and the Have-Yachts’, 2022 was the year of the superyacht. But, in our opinion, the must-have purchase for the super-rich…
Leaders at the church are claimed to have become angry with the actress after discovering she had convinced her then husband to distance himself from the organisation The breakdown of the marriage of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman was orchestrated by the actor’s furious Scientology bosses after they branded the actress a ‘potential trouble source’. A controversial documentary makes the astonishing claims exposing the alleged use of aggressive intimidation tactics to force the Hollywood couple apart. Leaders at the controversial church are claimed to have become angry with Kidman after discovering she had convinced her then husband to distance himself…
Emily Blunt, who starred with Tom Cruise in the action flick Edge Of Tomorrow, has claimed the Top Gun star swore at her while she cried on the film’s set due to exhaustion Emily Blunt has claimed her Edge Of Tomorrow co-star Tom Cruise swore at while she was crying on the set of the action film. The actress, 39, was tearing up due to the exhaustion that came with wearing a heavy robotic costume. She even injured her ribs due to the design of the outfit. Now, Emily claimed that Tom was stumped on what to do as she became emotional, so…
HotCars Digital Artist Rostislav Prokop gives the classic Toyota pickup a design makeover and an engine swap that’s worthy of its iconic status. The Toyota Hilux is often overshadowed by its larger pickup truck siblings, the Tacoma and the Tundra, specifically in the US. After all, the Hilux was not really an option for US buyers so we never really knew what we were missing. However, the Toyota Hilux is still considered a worldwide success and many Toyota fans wonder if the US will ever see another version arrive. While we wait for Toyota’s next move regarding the future of the Hilux…
These used sports cars are relatively affordable and can easily be daily driven without a glitch. Although sports cars aren’t as practical as other vehicles, they are pretty fun to drive. These are cars built to offer unadulterated thrills on the road. And while many enthusiasts would like to have a taste of what these speed demons have to offer, owning a sports car can be an expensive endeavor. Straight from the factory, sports cars are among the most costly new vehicles ever. Apart from their massive initial costs, living with a performance car is a costly undertaking. They are not the best…
Kate Winslet has beaten Tom Cruise’s record after she held her breath for a staggering seven minutes and 15 seconds. The average person can hold their breath for roughly one or two minutes Kate Winslet has smashed Tom Cruise’s on-set record for holding his breath underwater while filming Avatar: The Way Of Water. The actress, 47, who plays Ronal in the highly anticipated sequel stayed underwater for seven minutes and 15 seconds. Tom famously held his breath for six minutes on the set of Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. The average time a person can hold their breath for is around one or two minutes.…
The Ford Gran Torino has been overshadowed for decades, but that could make it a good option if you’re looking for some cheap muscle. Some may consider the Ford Gran Torino to be a muscle car, although others scoff at such a notion. They won’t accept that any V8-powered, American car produced from 1972 until the 1990s should be called a muscled car. The ’90s was when horsepower levels finally began to revamp themselves after years of strangulation brought forth by government bureaucracy. As a result of that same, government meddling, the Ford Gran Torino became instantly hindered upon its release in…
Jeff Sutton of Jalopy Jeff shares some surprising details about this limited-production American mid-engine car that few people have actually seen. Car enthusiasts enjoy talking about the rare Falcon F7 but probably haven’t seen one up close and personal. But recently Jeff Sutton of the Phoenix-based YouTube channel Jalopy Jeff has. In the video, he shows some of the unexpected engineering details and design cues of this American-made supercar. The Falcon F7 Invites Comparisons To Other Supercars From 2012 to 2017, Falcon Motorsports produced only seven F7 cars and had originally planned to build 10 of them. Currently, just six remain. But what’s more intriguing…
Mike Supercars TopSpeed heads to the famous supercar dealer in Dubai that features rare models from Lamborghini, Ferrari, and McLaren. Depending on where you are, seeing a hypercar drive down the street is more often a rarity than not. YouTube channel Mike Supercars TopSpeed takes a trip to a place where dream cars are in plentiful supply at First Motors in Dubai. The inventory includes supercars from some of the world’s most sought-after brands including Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Porsche. Check out the video to get a glimpse at this world-famous supercar dealer in Dubai and its incredible collection of some of the rarest and most collectible cars in the world. A Tour…
Not every great muscle car with a powerful engine and RWD layout received the respect it deserved. Since the initial muscle cars of the 1960s like the Pontiac GTO and Ford Mustang, enthusiasts have enjoyed wonderful creations from many American automakers. From the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Hemi to the 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra, there’s been an opportunity for exciting performance no matter the decade. And the formula has remained relatively unchanged since the beginning: a powerful engine, tuned suspension, and muscular styling on a somewhat affordable vehicle. While some muscle cars enjoy particular notoriety — like the 1964 Pontiac GTO or the 1986 Buick Grand…
Whether he’s playing a fighter pilot, a secret agent, or a military officer, Tom Cruise almost always finds a way to captivate audiences. The world waits with bated breath for the premiere of the seventh and eighth Mission: Impossible films, in which Tom Cruise is expected to perform the riskiest stunt in the history of film. Like their predecessors, the films are expected to be a massive commercial success, almost solely because the acclaimed actor is starring in them. This adulation is not surprising, given that Cruise almost always delivers spectacular performances, imbuing even the blandest characters with unqualified emotional intensity. Whether he’s…
Digital artist, Al Yasin, uses his imagination to create what is a lethal combination of an American sports car, and a drift car. The AC Shelby Cobra is arguably among the most beautiful sports cars in American automotive history. The CSX 2000 was the first-ever Cobra to have been produced under the Shelby American brand, and it came powered by a Ford V8 engine, making 260hp. The model instantly became a lethal performance car, powered by an engine you’d see in muscle cars like the Ford Mustang of its time. The moment Ferrari bumped-up horsepower in the 250 GTO’s V12,…
It comes with more power than the C7 Chevy Corvette ZR-1 and looks awesome with some of the custom parts and design details that this video covers. The C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is still an awesome machine despite the C8 Corvette Stingray and Z06 being at the center of the Corvette buzz these days, and as we’ll see in this video, the Callaway is a great custom version of the ‘Vette. This video comes courtesy of Front Seat Driver’s YouTube channel and essentially features an up-close-and-personal walkaround of a very special C7 Chevrolet Callaway Corvette, owned by his friend ‘T’.…
Suri Cruise got a huge opportunity because of her mom but it had nothing to do with acting. From the moment that Tom Cruise professed his love for Katie Holmes when he was being interviewed by Oprah Winfrey, many members of the media became obsessed with the couple. As a result, there have been a series of incredible headlines about Tom and Katie ever since even though they’ve now been divorced for years. One mind-blowing headline about Katie and Tom actually stems from their divorce since it was revealed that Holmes agreed to a crazy rule when they got divorced. As it turned…
The pair shared a love of flying Hollywood actor Tom Cruise confessed he wants to take after Prince Philip in a remarkable statement made on Sunday night as the star took part in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Talking backstage to presenters Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham, the 59-year-old told the hosts he wants to land a helicopter on a London landmark and shared a fabulous anecdote about the late Duke of Edinburgh after meeting him at a charity event. The Mission Impossible actor said: “He was telling me the wonderful story of how he got the first helicopter into Buckingham Palace during (the Queen’s) coronation. “Fantastic story.…
The Top Gun: Maverick star had a good morning! It was nothing but celebration in Tom Cruise’s household as it was announced that his latest hit, Top Gun: Maverick, received six Oscar nominations. While the actor was not able to nab himself a nod for Best Actor, he did receive one for his work as a producer in the form of a Best Picture recognition. Tom Cruise in the new official Top Gun: Maverick trailer0 seconds of 2 minutes, 30 secondsVolume 90% A pure feeling of joy came from Connor Cruise, his adoptive son from his marriage to Nicole Kidman, who took to social media with…
The McFlurry Mustang proves how durable and powerful the Ford Godzilla V8 is after making a quick time at Sick Week and is ready for more. Those familiar with automotive YouTuber Cleetus McFarland’s recent exploits will know that the Ford Mustang Fox Body racer has a new twin-turbo, 7.3-liter Ford Godzilla engine, and it recently got fired up for the first time. Without wasting any time, the team head to day one of Sick Week 2023 at Orlando’s Speedworld with the ‘McFlurry’ Fox Body Mustang and their other car, ‘Mullet’ – a Chevy El Camino. There are fast passes on the quarter mile from both cars…
CuratedTV drops into Florida-based RENNtech to check on restoration work and highlights some very special Mercedes-Benz models from the 80s and 90s. Mercedes-Benz lovers may need to wipe off the drool after watching a new YouTube video from CuratedTV. Presenter Stephen takes viewers along for a visit to the facilities of RENNtech, the noted Mercedes performance company. Under normal circumstances, that might be exciting enough, but in this instance, watchers get to see two examples of the storied AMG Hammer sedan from the 1980s. A Double Dose Of AMG Hammer Stephen highlights some of the noted Mercedes cars currently at RENNtech, including an…
With less than 300 models in existence, the Spyker C8 is one of the most exotic and highly expensive sports car, currently priced over $300k What do you think of on hearing the term ‘sports cars’? You might think of the Germans like Porsche and BMW, or the Italians like Ferrari and Lamborghini. But you probably don’t think of the Dutch. In 1880, the blacksmith brothers Jacobus and Hendrik Spijker founded a company, Spyker. The company enjoyed various successes in carriage and automobile manufacture. Interestingly, Spyker produced the first 4 wheel drive car. During the First World War, it produced some…
Exotic cars require some expensive maintenance. Neglect it for too long, and you may get stuck with a high repair bill. Farah is an exotic victim here It is no secret that cars manufactured by companies like Lamborghini come with some huge price tags. Where first-time owners of such classic supercars start to feel buyer’s remorse when that first major maintenance bill hits. A simple oil change on a Lamborghini Countach can range from several hundred dollars to over $1000 in the US and is recommended at around 9,000 miles. Most of the cost is driven by the amount of oil required in these…
The Dawson’s Creek star has one child with ex Tom Cruise Katie Holmes is notoriously private when it comes to her family life with her daughter Suri – but the actress has finally shared a rare insight into their relationship. The Dawson’s Creek star – who shares her 16-year-old with ex-husband Tom Cruise – opened up about how the duo coped together during the height of the pandemic in a new interview, revealing the sweet ways they would pass the time while in lockdown. “I painted, we had a sewing machine, so we were making quilts, we were cooking; we were on a perpetual vacation,”…
This render takes a look at how the C8 Corvette could work for when Chevrolet decides to broaden its range with a performance SUV. It isn’t a stretch to imagine a Chevrolet Corvette SUV like the one you see before you – it might have been a decade or two ago, but things have changed. Now, what we would once have thought of as sacrilege is a reality for Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maserati and more, but using the Ford Mustang nameplate for a crossover was a bold move indeed. Fast-forward and the Mach-E is now a successful model and can coexist peacefully next…
Kevin of Classic Car ChitChat focuses on a gorgeous hot rod convertible that boasts not only an iconic style but also a cool LS1 swap. In 1950, more than 151,000 Mercury Eights rolled off the assembly line. Since then, the car has been in demand for its build potential. Although there have been countless creative mods of this particular model over the years, a bright aqua 1950 Mercury Eight from Canada is the one that is sure to turn a few heads. Recently, Kevin from the YouTube channel Classic Car ChitChat talks with the car’s owners to learn more. Check out this classic car’s unique…