Thanks in part to the 718 Boxster, getting behind the wheel of a Porsche sports car doesn’t have to cost a fortune. It helps that it also tops Consumer Reports’ list of new convertibles. And 2021 marks the roadster’s 25th anniversary. So, to celebrate, Porsche is giving the 718 Boxster a major throwback with the …
US-market fast station wagons have been relatively thin on the ground these past few years. But that’s only partially why there’s been so much hype surrounding the Audi RS6 Avant’s availability here. The other part of it comes from a performance car the brand never offered in the US: the Audi RS2 Avant. And recently, …
The Hellcat Redeye model isn’t the only special Dodge Charger available right now. In honor of the original Charger Daytona’s 50th anniversary, Dodge launched a limited-edition modern homage. But just because the name’s the same—or at least similar—doesn’t mean the new model drives like the classic one. So, how does the 2020 Dodge Charger Daytona …
While the IMS bearing looms over every 996-gen Porsche 911, two models escape it. One is the 996 Turbo, and the other is the non-US 996 GT3 RS. That’s because both of these cars’ powerplants have elements derived from Hans Mezger’s legendary Porsche racing engines. Sadly, he passed away in June 2020, having retired from …
911 fans tend to split themselves into two camps regarding Porsche’s iconic sports car. Some prefer the modern water-cooled 911’s performance and luxury touches. Others, though, crave the simpler vintage air-cooled experience—which explains these cars’ high prices. It also explains the 2016 Porsche 911 R. On the surface, it seems like a parts-bin special, something …
While the 2020 Civic Type R is already a terrific hot hatch, Honda gave it one last tweak before the 2022 redesign. It’s the 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition, and it’s already sold out in Canada. Naturally, given the Type R’s tunability, some may want to make a homebrewed version of the LE. …
The 996 generation of the Porsche 911 doesn’t get a lot of love from the fanbase in general. That’s mostly due to the infamous IMS bearing issue, which is somewhat overblown. However, not only is it fixable, but it also doesn’t affect every 996-gen 911. The 996 Turbo, for example, doesn’t have that flaw. And …
While convertibles aren’t inherently less safe than conventional cars, cutting the roof off a hypercar usually comes with some drawbacks. Recently, though, some manufacturers have released limited-production cars that aren’t just convertibles but lack a roof entirely. There’s the Aston Martin V12 Speedster, for example, as well as the Ferrari Mona and McLaren Elva. And …
Toyota has forgotten more about making sporty cars out of regular sedans than many auto marques know about cars in general. There is a long history of entire arenas of motorsport being born from sports sedans and coupes Toyota has made. Not only does Toyota make great sports cars, but they make one of the …
While the Nissan Z Proto is easily the biggest news to come from Nissan in a long while, one of its longest-running nameplates is also sharing the spotlight. The Maxima reached a milestone for the 2021 model year and to celebrate it, Nissan is releasing a 40th Anniversary Edition. It has a new color scheme …
It seems like we have covered the Honda Civic Type R to no end and we have definitely given the Limited Edition its fair share of the spotlight, however, it’s time for some more. Honda recently released pricing for the Civic Type R Limited Edition, and while we had our speculations when we first caught …
Honda is at it again, conquering the world’s racetracks and claiming bragging rights with the Honda Civic Type R. But this time, they did with the Limited Edition version of the pocket rocket and at their own race track, the Suzuka Circuit. But was its lap time quick enough to beat the Ferrari F40 around …
The difference between the “rare” and the “ultra-rare” is as different as the Honda Civic Si and Civic Type R; they’re essentially the same thing, but one is just a little more special. And if the Civic Type R is rare, then the Civic Type R Limited Edition is the epitome of ultra-rare as only …
There really isn’t a bad year for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. Although like many high-performance cars, it requires careful maintenance, the Evo is arguably more reliable than its Subaru rival. However, owing to its Fast and Furious credentials, many ended up tuned to destruction or crashed. As a result, all Mitsubishi Lancer Evo models hold …
It’s quite easy to option a Jeep Wrangler to rather expensive levels, even before you start adding extra wheels. In addition to the wide range of off-road standard features, Jeep regularly releases special trims and editions of the off-road SUV. There’s the Willys, Three O Five, and Recon, just to name a few. And this …
Special editions can be hit-or-miss. Sometimes, you get something worth the upcharge, like the Jeep Gladiator Maximus or GMC Syclone Marlboro. More often, though, limited-editions are merely cosmetic. You can recreate the F-150 and Silverado Harley-Davidson editions, for example, at a cheaper rate than the manufacturers charge. So far, the Trail and 1794 Editions that …
Roush Performance has modified several Fords over the years. The tuner has boosted Mustangs, and its parts have shown up in SEMA Rangers. Recently, Roush unveiled several Ford F-150 packages. They range from minor off-road features to Raptor mods, to the F-150 Nitemare, a 650-hp truck-shaped missile. Now, the tuner is collaborating with 5.11 Tactical …
Limited-edition trucks aren’t always valuable. Whatever the specific reason, consumers and the market just didn’t bite. But a truck’s popularity isn’t only determined by the used market. Sometimes, special editions just aren’t special enough to sell. Or whatever they celebrated faded from popular culture. And just like the trends that inspired them, the trucks went …
