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Balky carbs, electrical gremlins, and the fresh perspective only an old car can bring. Read car publications long enough, and you’ll notice a pattern. Many of the most famous automotive journalists own or have owned troublesome old British cars. You’d almost think it was a job requirement. I’ve been doing this for 15 years and have yet to so vex my bank account and sanity, but a fresh taste of that foreboding fruit, behind the wheel of a cantankerous 1967 Jaguar E-type 4.2-Liter, has me thinking of old friends and influences. In truth, I’d like to give you a thorough and…

Tom Cruise maintains a good relationship with his two eldest children, Bella and Connor, whom he shares with ex-wife Nicole Kidman. Unlike their superstar parents, both Bella and Connor live their life completely out of the spotlight and choose not to speak publicly about their family. With that in mind, Bella chose to share a rather unusual post on Sunday – Father’s Day in both the US and the UK, where she lives with husband Max Parker. The 29-year-old posted a photo of her own artwork; an abstract piece using deep reds, black, blues and whites. She chose not to…

In an interview with Underground Bunker journalist Tony Ortega, Presley said that he believed the church was using his mother Priscilla Presley to gain his name and fortune. He also expressed his feelings for her. Top Gun: The Wanderer The actor is candid when talking about the controversial religion. “At the age of 25, after I got the inheritance, they started making me the person who would go out and bring everyone else in,” he said. Radar Magazine. Lisa Marie Presley ‘hated’ Tom Cruise due to… “I (expletive) hate Tom,” he added. I met him 20 years ago. I said…

A UK couple teamed up with Nissan and Arctic Trucks to build a unique 2023 Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE with massive tires, a lift, and body mods for clearance. A trek from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole is no easy feat. It requires a vehicle that can survive frigid temperatures, soft packed snow, and crossing wild and ever changing icy terrain. While you’d expect one to use a vehicle like the Toyota Hilux or a Ford F-150 for such an adventure, a couple from the UK have decided to go another route. They choose to use a 2023 Nissan…

The addition of a plug-in hybrid now means the entire GLE range is electrified. New updates to the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE bring the expected cosmetic changes, but under the skin there are larger changes. A new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant joins the lineup for this midsize luxury SUV, which makes the entire GLE range electrified in one way or another. Other substantive improvements make life a little easier for owners, including improved trailering convenience features and more torque courtesy of a revised turbo for the quickest AMG versions. Fresh Looks The freshly sculpted GLE gets a revised grille with two new horizontal…

It started as an art project, then the Tom Cruise “deepfake” videos went viral on TikTok. Now a co-founder of an artificial intelligence (AI) software company, created after the viral videos aired, wants people to be more aware of the technology and how they can protect their digital identities.Blockchain technology, which is immutable, may be just such a tool, Tom Graham, of AI software company Metaphysic, told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” on Wednesday.“ Of all the technologies, distributed systems that help individuals manage their own identity … that’s a really important step in the process of empowering individuals to be…

Denali, AT4, and updates to Sierra HD and Canyon are propelling GMC growth. Tired of only seeing white GMC Hummer EV fullsize electric pickups on the road? The color palette broadens today with the start of production of the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV. Like the pickup, SUV production starts with a single model, the loaded Edition 1, which only comes in a one standard color. While that color was white for the pickup, it is matte green for the SUV which will start deliveries to customers near the end of the quarter. The first matte green GMC Hummer EV SUV rolled off the…

With Tesla and Ford dropping prices on their EVs, which of these electric crossovers comes out on top? Whether it’s the expansion of EV tax credits or that supply chain issues are getting better, both Tesla and Ford have recently announced they lowered prices on their two popular, all-electric crossovers—the Tesla Model Y and the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Which begs the question: When comparably equipped, which electric crossover offers buyers more? To make this as fair as possible, we’re going to try and match equipment and range of both the Model Y and the Mach-E. The challenge is that Ford offers two drivetrain options and four trim…

When Tom Cruise’s First Girlfriend Revealed Spicy Details About Their S*x Life and Compared Him To… American actor Tom Cruise is one of the biggest action stars in Hollywood. He has given several blockbuster films. However, more than films, he had made headlines for his relationships with Hollywood actresses. But did you know that once his ex-girlfriend revealed what it is like to romance the Hollywood star? The Mission Impossible star is one of the few actors who is really the master of all trades. Having stamped his legacy in movies with so many iconic films he’s done in his…

Our rendering of how a Chevy competitor for the Ram TRX and Ford Raptor R might look. We picked up a rather tasty rumor at this year’s CES: Chevrolet is looking to make a more extreme version of the Silverado pickup, beyond the current ZR2, to properly take on the Ram 1500 TRX and Ford F-150 Raptor. The project is apparently called “Meteor” because “that’s what killed off the dinosaurs.” The name isn’t quite right. Technically, meteors burn up in Earth’s atmosphere, while those that make it to the ground are called meteorites. A rock big enough to cause the event that killed the dinosaurs would…

What might a car designed by Ferdinand Porsche look like in 2023? This is Porsche’s answer. Seventy-five years ago, “Ferry” Porsche—son of the man who designed many of Daimler-Benz cars of the 1920s, Auto Union Grand Prix cars, and Volkswagen’s first car—developed a car with his family’s name on it. He called it the 356, and it looked spectacular for a car of its time. Like its Volkswagen cousin, it used a four-cylinder, air-cooled engine that drove the rear wheels and used a unitized pan chassis—but unlike the Volkswagen, this was a pure sports car. To celebrate its first car, the Stuttgart brand…

Was this a product of Cruise’s generosity, or did he have his own selfish reasons for helping out? Don’t mess with Tom Cruise and his movies. Cruise has earned a reputation for being one of the most generous celebrities in Hollywood. Soon, very soon, there won’t be a single celebrity in Hollywood who isn’t on the list to receive the famous “Cruise Cake” from the actor every year for Christmas. There won’t even be a single celebrity who hasn’t experienced Cruise’s generosity in some way. He once invited Zac Efron to his home just so he could teach him how to ride a…

One of the rarest and highly sought-after Shelby Cobras, the 289 Dragonsnake is getting valued highly in auctions. Even though the Cobra is one of the most well-known vehicles in history, Shelby American only produced less than 1000 of these powerful compact American roadsters. It is one of the most expensive classic cars in the world as a result. If one wants to distinguish between the different Cobras in the line of automobiles, Shelby divided them into many categories and even more specifics. Drag-racing Cobras, known as the Dragonsnakes, were the most well-known of them. Most renowned of them, perhaps. Some of Shelby…

A Georgia shop uses electronic fuel injection on this carburetor-only muscle car to reach new horsepower heights. Tuning a car to make 1,000 or 1,500 hp for the track is no longer an earthshaking occurrence these days. But tuning a muscle car to pump out over 3,000 hp on the dyno should make you sit up and take notice. On the YouTube channel FuelTech USA, one man’s muscle car shatters records at FuelTech’s Georgia shop. Find out how this 1969 Chevrolet Nova roars its way into the dyno record books in this video. Putting It All Together For A Fast Run On The Dyno Florida-based…

Cruise used a tactic the interviewer had never seen before up until that point. We cannot compare a single actor to Tom Cruise. It is fair to say that over the last decade, fans have taken more of an interest in his personal life than his acting career. Katie Holmes and personal beliefs aside, Cruise admitted that the crazy lifestyle started long before his fame fortune. He elaborated alongside The Uncool, “I’ve had such extremes in my life. From being this kind of wild kid, to one year studying to be a Franciscan priest at the seminary….I was very frustrated. I didn’t have a lot of…

A humble 2005 Ford Mustang receives multiple modifications to the engine, making it among the most powerful custom muscle cars. In 2004, Ford unveiled its 5th-generation Ford Mustang which was inspired by the original. The circular headlight clusters, and those crisp lines, gave its classic muscle car look, but the 5-spoke wheels were new. Elevating this Stang’s appeal even further we have a cool modified custom. Built by a very ambitious person, the 2005 Mustang GT was meticulously upgraded to pump out 400 hp. While the power bump is modest, the journey is very inspiring. The GT model was powered by a 4.6-liter V8 that made 300 hp,…

YouTuber takes delivery of a brand new Z06 and ends up damaging it before finishing the break-in period. Since the invention of the first automobile, albeit steam-powered, over 350 years ago society immediately developed what’s known as “automobile folklore.” From religious statues mounted on the dashboard to celebratory vehicles like wedding cars, none remain more powerful than the new car curse. Dating back as far as we know, many drivers believe they are “tempting fate” by driving around in a brand new, flawless car. Some drivers will even go as far as personally scratching their newly purchased vehicle in order to…

The experience turned into one Tom Cruise would never forget. From the new generation’s point of view, Tom Cruise might be known more so for his antics off-screen than his talent on it. It is permitted in a sense, heck who brings a tape recorder to interviews… Tom does, that’s who! In truth, this is a shame, as the actor is truly among the best of the best, particularly for his work during the ’80s and into the ’90s. Cruise cemented his status as a truly great way back in 1986 thanks to a certain film called ‘Top Gun’. Following the performance, gigs started to pour in…

The team dive in with this C8 Chevy Corvette modification project that includes a long list of upgrades. West Coast Customs is probably the biggest name in car customization, having worked with everyone from Shaquille O’Neal to Paris Hilton. And any child of the 90s will remember the absolute insanity of MTV’s Pimp My Ride, where the West Coast Customs team brought us such gems as a hot tub in a Ford Econoline, or a fireplace in a Chevy Blazer. While the projects may be less crazy these days, it doesn’t necessarily make them any more straightforward. In their latest video, the guys from West…

With the recent rebirth of the Lamborghini Countach, HotCars artist Rostislav Prokop sees what the 90s Italian sports car might look like today. The Lamborghini Diablo is not only one of the most iconic Lamborghini models ever released, but perhaps one of the most iconic sports cars of the 90s. The Diablo first hit the market in 1990 with a staggering top speed of 202 MPH and acceleration of 0 to 60 MPH in just 4.5 seconds. This was thanks to the massive 5.7-liter V12 engine that produced 492 HP. It was a true engineering marvel, and it quickly asserted itself in the supercar hall of fame. HotCars digital…

Given his comments, Tom Cruise does not plan to slow down any time soon and that includes his stunt work. As one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, many people are aware of Tom Cruise and what he brings to any major film project. The man is defying all age norms, and to this day, he still does his own stunts. Cruise has a number of ways to stay in shape, and combined with his diet, he is still able to do the impossible. Now, it’s amazing to see that the legend is still doing his own stunts, but fans have to know when he’s finally going…

Following an incident at the Mission Impossible premiere, Bugatti decided to turn their back on Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise just does things differently. He refuses to use CGI for stunts and as for his film scenes, he doesn’t shy away from going all out, that included spending over $11,000 for a jet in Top Gun: Maverick for a brief shoot. He dropped some serious coin on a Bugatti as well during the early 2000s, however, the result with the supercar was not a good one. Bugatti put him on the banned list and the reason for it was quite the silly one… Let’s find out. Bugatti And Other…

The ‘Late Late Show’ host James Corden went on an a dare-defying trip with the ‘Mission Impossible’ star Tom Cruise. James Corden’s successful turn Stateside hasn’t come without some risk to his own personal well-being. The British star has made friends with many of the stars who have graced his sofa on the Late Late Show. But unlike his casual, fun chats with the Hollywood elite, his friendship with actor Tom Cruise has certainly been adventurous. James Corden Downplayed Tom Cruise’s Record Of Doing His Own Stunts Tom Cruise is well known for performing his own stunts – as seen in such films as Mission…

If you haven’t seen a widebody Cougar Eliminator before, this mean Mercury is here to change that. The Mercury Cougar was to the Ford Mustang what the Acura Integra is to the Honda Civic. Think a more luxurious cabin, with everything else borrowed from Ford’s pony car. The 1969-1970 Cougar Eliminator was an appearance-package crafted for the mid-size Mercury that then added even flair to the design. It was sort of like Mercury’s answer to the wild Pontiac GTO Judge. And for 2023, digital artist Timothy Adry Emmanuel turns everything up to 11 with this 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator widebody restomod. Rendered exclusively for HotCars, this muscle car stands outs…