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Rolls-Royce: The Pinnacle of Bespoke Luxury and Timeless Excellence
Some car brands chase speed. Others strive for technological innovation or mass-market appeal. Rolls-Royce, however, has always pursued something different: perfection . For over a century, this British marque has represented the absolute pinnacle of luxury, craftsmanship, and exclusivity, producing vehicles that are less about getting from point A to point B and more about making an undeniable statement.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Wheel
10 Vintage Rides Racing up Pikes Peak This Weekend
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is known for its sheer vertical challenge, thin air, and modern electric hypercars shattering records. But beneath the headline-grabbing times lies the soul of the event: the vintage and historic classes. This weekend, as dozens of entrants tackle the 12.42-mile, 156-turn ascent to the 14,115-foot summit, our eyes are fixed on ten classic machines that prove old-school engineering still has plenty of fight left in it.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Wheel
This Brand‑New “Escort” Costs More Than A Porsche 911 GT3
If you grew up in the U.S., the Ford Escort probably brings back memories of sensible, unassuming economy cars from the 1980s and '90s, reliable, practical, and pretty unremarkable next to the sportier Fords everyone actually wanted. But mention the name to anyone in Europe, especially the UK, or anyone who’s ever followed rallying, and you’ll hear endless stories of a true legend: a tiny rear‑wheel‑drive warrior that dominated world rally stages, touring car grids, and the hearts of enthusiasts for decades. That’s the car MST is paying tribute to with the all‑new MK1 Evo, and before you ask, no, it’s not a restomod built by patching up an old rusty shell. It’s a ground‑up, brand‑new machine that looks exactly like a 1968 Escort but is engineered to modern supercar standards. And it costs more than a brand‑new Porsche 911 GT3.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Wheel
Toyota Hints at Wilder GR GT Variant With Porsche 911 GT3 RS‑Style Active Aero. AI-Generated.
If you’re even slightly into fast cars, you already know the Porsche 911 GT3 RS is basically the king of road‑legal track weapons. That giant swan‑neck wing with its F1‑style DRS system? It’s the feature everyone else gushes over, the one that lets it stick like glue through corners and absolutely fly on long straights. And now it looks like Toyota is seriously thinking about bringing that same magic to their brand‑new GR GT, and honestly? I’m already hyped.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Wheel
The Freelander Is Back
If you’ve been missing the tough, no‑nonsense charm of the old Land Rover Freelander, that go‑anywhere SUV that was such a staple for families, weekend adventurers, and anyone who valued solid capability over flash, I’ve got some really exciting news: the iconic nameplate is officially back, and it’s making one seriously bold entrance. The Chery‑Jaguar Land Rover joint venture has just dropped the first juicy details on the all‑new Freelander 8, and there’s one feature that’s already blowing up every car group, forum, and social media feed: a massive 46.3‑inch 8K panoramic display stretching almost the full width of the dashboard. That’s not just “another big car screen,” that’s literally the size of a proper living‑room TV, built straight into the front cabin.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Wheel
2010 Toyota Corolla Altis 2.0V Review: The Sensible Choice That's Quietly Sporty. AI-Generated.
The Toyota Corolla Altis has never been the car people lust after at car meets. It's the car that gets bought, driven faithfully for a decade, and traded in without much sentimentality. The facelifted 2010 model, launched in Malaysia with a new ZR range of Dual VVT-i engines and a CVT gearbox across most of the lineup, isn't trying to change that fundamental identity. But the range-topping 2.0V variant makes a more convincing case than expected for why "sensible" doesn't have to mean "uninspiring."
By Mark Lim 4 months ago in Wheel
Sold the House, Bought a Lamborghini, Built a Life on the Road. AI-Generated.
There's a particular kind of midlife (or any-life) crisis that involves selling everything and buying a sports car. Connor and Valentina took that impulse and did something considerably stranger and more interesting with it: they turned a Lamborghini Urus into a home, and set off to drive around the world in it.
By Mark Lim 4 months ago in Wheel
Is the Trucking Industry REALLY Turning Electric?
The trucking industry is moving towards electrification, but the transition is currently uneven and more complex than the shift to electric cars or vans. HGVs have traditionally relied on diesel because freight transport depends on long operating ranges, fast refuelling, heavy payload capability and reliability under constant commercial use.
By Andrea Easton5 months ago in Wheel
The Right Way to Jump-Start a Hybrid Car Safely, Expert Tips
Hybrid vehicles combine gasoline engines with electric motors and large high-voltage batteries to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Despite their advanced systems, most hybrids still rely on a standard 12-volt battery to power electronics such as dashboard systems, computers, locks, lights, and ignition controls. If that smaller battery dies, the entire vehicle may appear completely dead even if the large traction battery still has charge. Unlike fully electric vehicles, hybrids depend on both systems working together properly.
By History Seeker6 months ago in Wheel
Las Vegas Police Enter the Cybertruck Era - Fleet of Police Cybertucks
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has officially become the first police agency in the United States to deploy an operational fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks for patrol duty. The department recently unveiled 10 heavily modified Cybertrucks customized specifically for law enforcement operations, instantly creating one of the most futuristic police fleets in America. Unlike standard consumer Cybertrucks, these vehicles received extensive upgrades from UP.FIT, the police-vehicle division of Unplugged Performance, transforming them into fully equipped patrol units designed for urban policing, rapid response, and tactical operations. Their aggressive appearance, flashing rooftop light bars, reinforced bumpers, and custom police livery make them look more like military vehicles from a science fiction movie than traditional police cruisers.
By History Seeker6 months ago in Wheel
Legal Challenge Brought Against New Motability Scheme Measures
A legal challenge has been launched in to the proposed new taxation measures affecting vehicles which form part of the UK’s Motability scheme. The regulations which were laid out in the 2025 Autumn budget include an application for VAT to be included to certain payments with Motability leases and the removal or restriction of Insurance Premium Tax exemptions. As a result of these changes, Motability Operations Limited has imposed some operational adjustments including:
By Ashish Prabhu6 months ago in Wheel
The Most Unreliable European Cars That We'd Still Drive: A Love Letter to Mechanical Masochism
There is a certain breed of car enthusiast for whom reliability is not a virtue but a bore. They do not seek the predictable hum of a Toyota or the steadfastness of a Honda. They seek something else entirely: drama, character, the thrill of not knowing whether the next startup will be accompanied by a check engine light or the sweet symphony of a V10 at full chat. These are the people who look at a list of catastrophic failure points and see not a warning, but a challenge.
By Mark Lim 6 months ago in Wheel