Can a 1000HP Toyota Supra survive arctic snow drifting?
OG Schaefchen takes a 1000HP Toyota Supra MK4 to Lapland, Finland, for an extreme Arctic snow drifting adventure. The rear-wheel-drive Supra is fitted with spiked tires, a custom front bumper, added lighting, and a wild hood-exit screamer pipe setup, but deep snow and icy roads make the drive far harder than expected. The team deals with poor traction, a sticking throttle issue, weak cabin heat, heavy fuel use, and several moments where the car slides into deep snow and needs help getting out. Despite the problems, the Supra delivers loud antilag sounds, dramatic snow action, and a rare look at how difficult it is to control huge power in freezing conditions.
2026-09-05T02:34:39Z
Range Rover electric can wade 900mm of water, climb 45° slopes and add 200km range in 10 mins
Orders open: The Range Rover Electric is Range Rover’s first fully electric SUV, with orders now open in several markets. In the UK, prices start at £154,070 for the Autobiography short-wheelbase version, while the US starting price is $138,000. The SUV is built at JLR’s Solihull plant alongside Range Rover models with combustion, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Twin motors: The Range Rover Electric uses two 260kW permanent-magnet electric motors, one on each axle, producing a combined 405kW, or up to 542hp, and 850Nm of torque. JLR says the torque figure is higher than that of any previous Range Rover. The SUV can accelerate from 0-60mph (0-97km/h) in as little as 4.3 seconds and from 50-75mph (80-121km/h) in 2.7 seconds. Battery boost: Power comes from a 118.5kWh lithium-ion battery with 344 prismatic cells arranged in a double-stack layout. The battery uses an 800-volt electrical architecture with split-charging capability and supports peak DC charging of 350kW. Range Rover quotes a maximum WLTP range of 372 miles (599km), while the US EPA rating is up to 333 miles (536km). 22-minute charge: With a 350kW DC fast charger, the Range Rover Electric can charge from 10% to 80% in around 22 minutes. JLR says it can add up to 125 miles (201km) of EPA-rated range in 10 minutes when charging at its maximum rate. The 800-volt system also supports split charging, allowing the vehicle to use 400-volt charging infrastructure. Faster traction: The Range Rover Electric uses Integrated Traction Management to control motor response in as little as 50 milliseconds. JLR says this is up to 100 times faster than an equivalent combustion-engine system. Intelligent Driveline Dynamics can vary rear-axle torque from zero to 100% to help maintain traction. The system is designed to provide precise control across different road and off-road surfaces. 900mm wading: The electric SUV can wade through up to 900mm, or 35 inches, of water. Single Pedal mode allows it to pull away on slopes of up to 33 degrees and complete rolling climbs of up to 45 degrees. A twin-chamber air suspension system and a lower centre of gravity than combustion-powered versions are designed to improve stability, while the vehicle retains 450mm of wheel articulation. Tested worldwide: JLR says the Range Rover Electric completed more than 1.5 million kilometres of physical testing and over 250,000 hours of virtual testing. Development included testing in temperatures as low as -40°C in Arjeplog, Sweden, the Dubai desert and JLR’s Eastnor Castle facility in the UK. More than 300 patent applications have also been filed for technologies developed for the vehicle. Battery tracking: The SUV uses JLR’s ThermAssist heat management system to manage temperature across the battery, electric motors, electronics and cabin. The company says it can add up to 25 miles (40km) of range and reduce heating energy use by 40% in relevant conditions. A Battery Digital Twin monitors more than 900 diagnostic data points, while over-the-air updates support predictive maintenance. Made in UK: Range Rover Electric production takes place at Solihull using the same vehicle architecture and production line as combustion, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. JLR has trained 9,000 employees at the plant for electrification, with another 1,500 trained across the wider West Midlands operation. Its Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton produces the battery packs and electric drive units. Versions and rivals: The Range Rover Electric is available in short- and long-wheelbase forms, with Autobiography, SV, SV Black and SV Ultra specifications depending on the market. It competes with electric SUVs such as the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology and BMW iX3, while its price and positioning also bring it close to luxury combustion SUVs such as the Bentley Bentayga. The First Edition is offered in Belgravia Green, Santorini Black and Varesine Blue, with Light Cloud Ultrafabrics and Kvadrat interior materials.
2026-09-02T05:17:42Z
Mitsubishi unveils new-gen Pajero after 5 years with advanced features, global expansion plans
Pajero returns: Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled the all-new Pajero, bringing back the nameplate as a new-generation flagship cross-country SUV. The fifth-generation model marks the Pajero’s return five years after Mitsubishi discontinued the previous generation in overseas markets in 2021. Built at Mitsubishi’s production facility in Thailand, the new Pajero will first go on sale in Thailand, followed by Japan and Australia during fiscal 2026. 100 markets: Mitsubishi plans to expand the all-new Pajero to approximately 100 countries from fiscal 2027, including markets in ASEAN, Latin America and the Middle East. Fiscal 2026 runs until March 2027, meaning Japan and Australia are expected to receive the SUV by March 2027. Mitsubishi has not announced India launch details for the new Pajero, although the nameplate was previously sold in India. 3.29 million built: First introduced in 1982, the Pajero was developed as a four-wheel-drive vehicle combining off-road capability with passenger-car comfort. It became one of the models associated with Japan’s recreational vehicle boom during the 1990s. Mitsubishi produced more than 3.29 million Pajeros across four generations, with the model gaining customers in more than 170 countries and regions. New design: The new Pajero uses an upright body with strong horizontal lines and design elements linked to earlier generations. It gets T-shaped headlights and two grille designs, while the C-pillar draws inspiration from the roll bar of the first-generation Pajero. At the rear, a hexagonal design element references the spare wheel used on earlier models. The SUV also gets 20-inch wheels on selected specifications. 230mm clearance: The Pajero measures 4,920mm long, 1,925mm wide and 1,910mm high, with a 2,870mm wheelbase. It has 230mm of ground clearance, along with a 30.4-degree approach angle, 22.6-degree breakover angle and 25.8-degree departure angle. Mitsubishi says the SUV has a 52:48 front-to-rear weight distribution and a suspension designed to maintain tyre contact over uneven surfaces. 480Nm diesel: The new Pajero is powered by a specially developed 2.4-litre clean-diesel engine with a wide-range single variable-geometry turbocharger. Mitsubishi officially lists maximum torque at 480Nm and pairs the engine with a newly developed eight-speed automatic transmission with a Sport mode. The company has not officially disclosed the engine’s maximum power output, so the reported 204hp figure should not be presented as confirmed. 4WD system: The Pajero gets Mitsubishi’s Super Select 4WD-II system, with 2H, 4H, 4HLc and 4LLc settings. The latter provides low-range gearing for off-road driving. The SUV also uses Mitsubishi’s Super-All Wheel Control system, which integrates Active Yaw Control, stability and traction control, and ABS to manage driving and braking forces at the four wheels according to road and driving conditions. Seven modes: The fifth-generation Pajero is based on a highly rigid ladder frame and uses an independent double-wishbone front suspension with a five-link rigid rear axle. Mitsubishi says the frame uses more high-tensile steel to improve rigidity, durability and weight efficiency. Seven drive modes — Normal, Eco, Gravel, Snow, Mud, Sand and Rock — are available to adapt the SUV to different surfaces. Seven seats: The Pajero has a three-row, seven-seat cabin with a horizontally oriented dashboard. Higher specifications get two 14.3-inch displays, while selected versions use a 12.3-inch display. The Multi Meter brings back the earlier Pajero’s triple-gauge concept in digital form, showing information such as altitude, compass direction, temperature, vehicle pitch and roll angles, and Active Yaw Control status. Safety tech: The new Pajero gets three-zone automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, wireless smartphone connectivity and a 12-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Ultimate audio system. Safety and driver-assistance equipment includes eight airbags, Forward Collision Mitigation, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Emergency Lane Assist, Front Cross Traffic Alert and MI-PILOT, which combines adaptive cruise control with lane-keeping assistance.
2026-09-02T09:32:47Z
What it feels like to drive the $790K McLaren
The McLaren 765LT Spider takes center stage during an exclusive gathering packed with rare supercars and hypercars from Ferrari, Bugatti, Pagani, Lamborghini and more. Finished in fully exposed carbon fiber and valued at around $790,000, the 765LT Spider joins a convoy of roughly 30 exotic cars heading back to a private collection. The event also features machines including a LaFerrari, Pagani Huayra BC Roadster, multiple Bugattis, Ford GT, Carrera GT models and a rare Ferrari 275. Once behind the wheel, the McLaren demonstrates its explosive acceleration, powerful braking and sharp handling on public roads while surrounded by some of the world’s most desirable performance cars. The day concludes as the convoy reaches the mansion, followed by another drive in a Mercedes Benz G63 4x4 Squared.
2026-09-03T03:01:40Z
I shipped my rebuilt car halfway across the world - and the engine blew before the show
After rebuilding a wrecked car in just 24 hours and fitting an extreme wide-body kit, the creator shipped it from the UK to Los Angeles with plans to drive it to Las Vegas for SEMA. The 691-horsepower car initially ran perfectly, but during a half-mile race against a roughly 700-horsepower rival, it suddenly entered limp mode at over 100 mph, produced heavy smoke, stalled and left the engine completely seized. Further inspection revealed missing coolant, an unusually high oil reading and several spark plugs soaked in coolant, while one plug was badly damaged, suggesting a serious internal engine failure. The team initially wondered whether a previously outstanding turbo oil-line recall was involved, but the turbos appeared intact and the exact cause remained unclear. With the car stranded thousands of miles from home and SEMA beginning the following day, the team was left trying to determine what had destroyed the engine and how they could get the rebuilt car back on the road.
2026-09-02T11:01:10Z
Mercedes-AMG GT R cruises down a tree-lined road
A matte grey Mercedes-AMG GT R, finished with a Petronas-inspired teal stripe and accents, drives along a quiet road framed by rows of bare trees on either side. The car's aggressive front splitter, prominent AMG grille, and Panamericana-style vertical bars highlight its position as one of Mercedes' most track-focused sports cars, built around a twin-turbo V8 producing over 570 horsepower. Dappled sunlight filters through the tree canopy, creating shifting patterns of light and shadow across the car's hood as it moves down the road. A traditional Dutch farmhouse is visible in the background, adding a rural charm to the otherwise performance-focused scene. The GT R's distinctive teal and matte grey color scheme, reminiscent of Mercedes' Formula 1 livery, sets it apart from more conventional AMG color options. This kind of relaxed drive showcases the GT R's everyday usability, offering a glimpse of the car outside its more typical high-speed track environment.
2026-09-07T14:07:45Z
Rare BMW Z3 restored from leaks to auction-ready
This video follows DriveTribe’s Trading Up project as the team takes on a rare Velvet Blue BMW Z3 with a 2.0-liter straight-six engine and prepares it for auction. The car needs several fixes, including a rocker cover gasket leak, fresh oil, a new air filter, a replacement soft top, suspension upgrades, and new brakes. After the mechanical work, the team cleans the interior, refreshes the engine bay, polishes the headlights, and sends the car for a full respray to restore its rare color. The finished Z3 becomes a cleaner, sharper, more desirable roadster, with the auction sale set to fund the next step toward their 500-hp supercar goal.
2026-09-04T03:28:27Z
North Korea ordered 1,000 cars - then never paid for them
North Korea has the lowest rate of car ownership in the world, yet somehow its streets are filled with Mercedes-Benz sedans, imported luxury SUVs, and even decades-old Volvos that were never paid for. In this episode, we uncover the bizarre and often unbelievable history of automobiles in one of the world's most isolated countries. From Soviet-inspired factories and homemade Mercedes clones to international sanctions, black market smuggling networks, and the largest automotive theft in history, this is the story of how North Korea built its car culture despite being largely cut off from the global automotive industry. We'll explore the country's philosophy of self-reliance, the rise and fall of its domestic car manufacturers, the infamous Volvo deal that remains unpaid more than 50 years later, and the elaborate schemes used to bring luxury vehicles into the country. Along the way, we'll examine what cars reveal about power, status, and everyday life inside North Korea, where even a simple drive can represent a rare taste of personal freedom.
2026-06-22T14:38:43Z
