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Tom Cruise allegedly feels the need, the need — to stay far away from his ex-wife, Nicole Kidman. The 60-year-old “Top Gun: Maverick” actor was noticeably absent from the 2023 Oscars on Sunday, despite the movie being nominated for six awards. He reportedly was MIA because he wanted to avoid an “awkward run-in” with Kidman, 55, whom he divorced more than 20 years ago. “Tom was not there because she was there, and he did not want a run-in,” a source told the Daily Mail on Monday. But insiders close to Cruise told the outlet that his absence was “not personal” and instead the result of scheduling…

To recreate the “perfect” convertible sports car, we give the lesser-known Fairlady that made 60s European roadsters look outdated a bold revival. The 1960s are known as the golden era for Japanese sports cars. It was during this time that the world got to know that desirable driving cars needn’t be unreliable and pricey. Cars like the Toyota Sports 800 and Honda S800 showed us that KEI cars are the best cars to have fun. The Datsun Sports 2000 was the car that brought the same “fun” into roadsters. It is the car that made the “Fairlady” nameplate famous before the Nissan/ Datsun…

The 2024 Kia EV9 is the all-electric Telluride with plenty to charm to take on the ageing Tesla Model X. Kia has expanded its electric vehicle line-up in America with the upcoming 2024 EV9. The EV9 will be the first three-row all-electric SUV from the Korean brand and would be the most affordable in its class. Kia captured everyone’s attention with the stunning EV9 Concept back in 2021. Though it didn’t reveal much, it was obvious that we were looking at a vehicle with similar proportions to Kia’s gas-only Telluride SUV. The first images of the all-new EV9 reveal it’s good news all around. The…

Reliability is one of the most important characteristics of a great used SUV, and these 10 are built like tanks. The SUV segment has long been associated with unreliable and troublesome vehicles. With horror story repair costs, many motorists have simply opted to swerve the segment entirely. Over the last decade, the explosion in SUV popularity has seen the creation of many new crossovers. Being far less off-road-focused, there is less to go wrong, and maintenance costs are often in line with regular sedans and wagons. For buyers who cannot justify plumping for one of the latest models, but still desire an SUV, some options do…

The drag-racing GT-R R35 has two turbos at the front, 3000 hp, a dynamically-adjustable wing and gets its style from the Nighthawk stealth bomber. One of the fastest street cars in the world is Tom Bailey’s Sick Seconds 1969 Chevy Camaro, a 6-second car on the quarter mile. He then followed it up with the Sick Seconds 2.0, that achieved a 5.77 time at nearly 260 mph. This is at the top level of street car potential, cars that can race and return home under their own steam, legally. There are many people pushing the envelope, and some of them…

Tom Cruise told Oscar-winning lyricist Chandrabose that loved the film RRR and its song Naatu Naatu. The song won Best Original Song trophy at the Oscars. Tom Cruise apparently loved both RRR and its song Naatu Naatu. Lyricist Chandrabose, who won the Oscar award for Naatu Naatu song from SS Rajamouli directed RRR, has revealed in an interview that Tom Cruise told him that he loved the song as well as the film. He said that his happiness knew no bounds when he heard a legendary actor like Tom Cruise praise his work. Chandrabose, a seasoned writer in Telugu cinema,…

Tom Cruise skipped the Oscars on Sunday to ‘avoid an awkward run-in’ with Nicole Kidman, DailyMail.com has exclusively learned. Insiders said the Top Gun: Maverick star was not at the ceremony due to his ex-wife being there – following their bitter divorce over 20 years ago. Cruise’s movie was nominated for six awards, including the coveted Best Picture Award. Cruise and Kidman split in 2001, reportedly due to her refusal to join him in the Church of Scientology. A source told DailyMail.com: ‘Tom was not there because she was there, and he did not want a run-in.’ Happier times: Cruise and Kidman (pictured in 1992) divorced in 2001…

Tom Cruise attended the Oscars nominees preparatory lunch, but not the ceremony itself. Tom Cruise didn’t attend the Oscars ceremony this year, but there’s a special occasion the Hollywood star didn’t want to miss: Michael Caine’s 90th birthday celebrations in London. The “Top Gun: Maverick” actor has been credited with helping to drive audiences back to the big screen, so it was a surprise when he didn’t attend one of the biggest nights of awards season on Sunday. Deadline reported that Cruise was skipping the 95th Academy Awards in Los Angeles because of work, with production for the next installment of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise currently underway. Now…

We explore the muscle car scene with this Dodge EV offering that would bring iconic designs to modern electric cars. It’s no secret that every automaker is doubling down on electrification. More investments, expanding model lineups, advancements in technology and better charging infrastructure all contribute to the EV movement being even faster than before. With this transition into more sustainable automobiles, we will unfortunately have to wave goodbye to a few certain types of cars. You may think this also includes muscle cars, and their roaring V8 shenanigans. Dodge is well aware that the EV revolution is upon us, which is…

Arguably one of the most iconic American muscle cars of the 1980s, a digital artist jlord8 reimagines the IROC-Z to present-day standards. In the ever-stagnant world of automotive car design, automakers tend to stick close to the industry standards related to the latest design cues. The cars of today look nothing like they did as recently as 10 years ago. But when you age alongside the designs, the evolution is slow enough to the point where various minor changes over the years have led us to the bubbly, yet sharp-edged motifs we currently are witnessing. Arguably, no designs are more…

After rebuilding a 900-hp 1997 IndyCar, Rob is getting some driving practice in with a miniature version called the Formula Mazda. Rob Dahm is no stranger to wild project performance cars – his most infamous build being his 1,300-hp AWD Turbo 4-Rotor Mazda RX-7. Second, only to the 4-Rotor build, is his 1997 IndyCar complete with a 900-hp Cosworth XD V8. While Rob is an enthusiast and a project car builder, he is not a racing driver. Before trying to lap a full-blown IndyCar around a circuit, he wanted to gain some experience in a less intimidating and less expensive open-wheeler known as the Formula Mazda. In…

The 2019 Range Rover Velar is the least reliable version of the SUV with countless complaints. Here’s why used car buyers should avoid it. First cruising into the automotive market in March 2017, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar caught the eye of avid car enthusiasts and boasted itself as a stylish, luxurious crossover SUV. Six years on, the Velar has since been deemed an unreliable option, with the 2019 model year accumulating countless complaints regarding the SUV’s engine, transmission, and electrical issues. According to Car Complaints, the 2019 Range Rover Velar received the most complaints. The SUV was recalled following customer reports…

The 1,001-HP Bugatti Veyron defined the automotive greatness of 2000s. But this hypercar cost Volkswagen an arm and a leg to develop and sell. There is one machine for every era that breaks beyond the borders of existing technology. The 1930s had the Chrysler Airflow, which was a huge first in aerodynamic efficiency. The 1980s had the Porsche 959, which showed what sports cars were capable of, and the 2000s had the Bugatti Veyron. When the Bugatti Veyron was let out of the barn in 2005, it stunned the public with its 1001 hp output and record-breaking speed. However, its…

Fernando Alonso’s brand-new DBX is customized to perfection and flaunts lavish looks. Working alongside a mega F1 company such as Aston Martin, this partnership has allowed Fernando Alonso the opportunity to receive his very own custom DBX 707, and it’s drop-dead gorgeous. Avid F1 fans will reminisce on the controversial waves that Alonso caused last summer when the star revealed that he was kicking Alpine F1 to the curb and hopping over to the Aston Martin side. Fernando was eager to fill the void Sebastian Vettel left when he retired at the end of the 2022 season, and ever since his bold announcement, Alonso has…

Katie Holmes kept it casual in a bomber jacket and jeans while jewelry shopping recently in New York City where the actress lives and works. The 44-year-old brunette beauty wore a grey-and-white striped hoodie partially tucked into loose blue jeans while checking out a necklace. She completed her look with a Mango brown leather bomber jacket and white sneakers. Katie had her dark hair up and gathered in the back into a messy knot and let her natural beauty shine without makeup. She accessorized with a pair of sunglasses while carrying a coffee cup down the street. Jewelry shopping: Katie Holmes kept it casual in…

Usually it’s the red carpet gowns, the speeches, presentations, snubs, accolades, even the very public slaps that dominate proceedings at the Academy Awards. But on Sunday evening it was less about who attended and more about who didn’t as guests filed into Dolby Theatre ahead of the star-studded ceremony’s 95th annual presentation. Posing for photographers outside the cavernous Los Angeles venue, Nicole Kidman, one of numerous celebrity guests on the night, looked typically glamorous while sharing a prolonged kiss with country star Keith Urban, her second husband and father of her two biological children. But where was her first? With roaring box-office success Top…

What is it about celebrity kids that make us go gaga? Is it the adorable clothes, the glamorous inner circle of A-list family and friends, or the 24/7 paparazzi documenting their every move? One person who encapsulates all this and more wrapped in a sparkly bow of mystery is Suri Cruise. Suri, the daughter of “Top Gun: Maverick” star Tom Cruise and “Dawson’s Creek” actress Katie Holmes, has been a household name since her birth in 2006. While her mom intentionally keeps Suri’s private life under wraps — as of this writing, Suri does not have any verified social media…

We went to a secret underground car meet in Japan to show that the JDM scene is alive and well. We’ve all seen that scene in The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift. Driving along to the beats of the song that needs no introduction, Sean and Twinkie arrive in a parking lot to join what is Sean’s very first car meet in Tokyo. With revving, drifting, loud music and a countless number of modified JDM cars, this is pretty much the car meet every JDM enthusiast would dream of attending. Despite the movie’s gathering being fictional and exaggerated for plot purposes, this isn’t far off…

This unrestored BMW 507 Roadster is the only 1960 model in the world and the last one sold by the carmaker. Most cars depreciate in value over the years. However, some old vehicles – especially the ones called classic cars and vintages – have more value than expensive modern models. For instance, this ultra-rare 1960 BMW 507 is worth more than a Rimac Nevera. We mean no offense, but for some, a BMW car from around 60 years ago might not tickle any senses. They may not find it appealing or even worth their money. The Nevera has a price tag of around $2.2 million, taking…

Back in the day, people either loved or hated the PT Cruiser. However, this exclusive render shouldn’t be mistaken for the polarizing original. In the 1990s, Plymouth was a dying brand. Chrysler was desperate to shore up this make’s reputation, since its sales dipped considerably for years. At the same time, the success of the retro-based styling of the Plymouth Prowler and Volkswagen New Beetle inspired Chrysler to design its own nostalgia-oriented model, the PT Cruiser. Initially, the PT Cruiser drew accolades following its 2001 debut as a Chrysler, since Plymouth shuttered the same year. Soon after, though, its poor build quality…

The GV70 is a sporty compact luxury crossover that is a good driving alternative to established entries from Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz When the Genesis name first entered the car world, it was merely the moniker of the flagship model of Hyundai’s mainstream lineup. Sure, it was different from the typical Azera or Sonata sedan, offering rear-wheel-drive and luxurious amenities, but other than that, what did the brand stand for? Was it just a luxurious Hyundai with a weird winged badge? Well, with the introduction of the GV70, we now know that Genesis is a well-rounded luxury brand that hits hard on…

The 2003 Acura RSX Type S has a responsive engine and near-perfect handling capabilities. Its price makes it a great used sports car purchase in 2023. The Acura Integra was Honda’s best hit in the 90s. Spanning across three generations, the Japanese front-wheel drive car had solidified a reputation in the US. In 2002, the Integra nameplate retired to shine the light on a new generation of sports cars: the Acura RSX. The new sporty little coupe had mixed reviews. A number of enthusiasts had hard feelings about leaving the beloved Integra behind, but the Acura RSX was an undeniable sight to behold.…

TheSketchMonkey uses the recently leaked patents of the popular Japanese pickup truck to show what a new Tacoma could look like. Toyota makes some of the toughest vehicles out there whether on the road or off-road. Legendary vehicles such as the 4Runner and the new performance GR Land Cruiser have helped build the brand’s reputation. The Tacoma, a small pickup truck, from the Japanese brand is practically synonymous with toughness and reliability. The direction for the Tacoma is not clear yet, but Toyota released an EV concept and the design patents of the new model leaked on the Tacoma4G forums not long ago. Inspired by these leaks of…

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise were one of the defining power couples of the 2000s. The reasons weren’t all positive, however. As with all of Cruise’s marriages, his time with the former Dawson’s Creek actor was something of a strange public spectacle thanks to his involvement with the Church of Scientology. Holmes was distressingly quiet about her situation while married to the Top Gun star. Eventually, she had a dramatic split with both Cruise, and the clutches of the notoriously possessive Scientology leadership. While not all the details are public knowledge, there are a few shocking details out there about how Holmes got away from Scientology and…