Last Week In Review, Today!
Top Gear recently published its review drive of the Czinger C21, just ahead of Monterey Car Week 2025. Hosted at Sonoma Raceway in California the 1,250 horsepower hybrid hypercar proves it's in a class all its own.
Utilizing the power of AI efficiency, 3D printing and composite material the California-based manufacturer is showing staggering results.
For more details, the article by Jethro Bovingdon with Top Gear is a great dive behind the wheel and in the cockpit of America's hypercar.
The 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 lives on, and churns out 1,578 horsepower in the latest one-off iteration from Bugatti.
Named the Bugatti Brouillard (named after founder Ettore Bugatti's favorite horse) is the first from the companies newly minted Solitaire Division. If owning a "run of the mill" Bugatti isn't exclusive enough. for you, you'll want to get in line as Solitaire will be responsible for two uber-bespoke orders per year.
Car and Driver has the full release and details on the reveal, just ahead of Monterey Car Week. The details can be found here.
Car and Driver Senior Editor Elana Scherr hits the nail on the head with her piece on the whole point of cars.
Her column published on the C&D site is a great reminder that these beautiful machines need to be driven and run. A few can stay original for reference, but to not drive is to miss the whole point.
The Curated Miura S Comes Home
For those that follow classic supercars, the name Curated needs no introduction. The south Florida-based purveyor of vintage supercars has found and brought home a very special car.
While scouring for new purchases, they discovered a 1971 Lamborghini Miura S that has been in storage for more than 30 years.
It also happened to be previously owned by John Temerian Sr (the founder of Curated's father).
So if you are a fan of beautiful barn finds, this is one not to miss! The details are included in the video below and the article at the link.
Carbuzz's Cadillac Escalade Review
I knew the Escalade was a hit, but selling over 40,000 units in 2024 is quite impressive! CarBuzz recently published its review of the latest luxury SUV and it's a good one.
In depth and objective, it gives a great look into the options, equipment and expectations with Cadillac's latest version of the icon.
Personally, with no budget consideration we're vying for the V-spec Escalade, but for those with a more commuter-based purpose, you should take a read.
Faster 'round the Ring, Easier on the Wallet: Corvette ZR1X
It behooves us as performance car buyers to be frugal at times, and if you want to be "King of the Ring" in so many ways, then you'll have to, just have to, seriously consider the Corvette ZR1X!
With 1,250 horsepower, a 9-second quarter mile time and a entry-price of $207,395, you're going to have stiff competition on the new-car front for a competitor at both performance and price.
The Drive dissected the rivals a bit and prices for a fun comparison. Details are at the link.
Vic Edelbrock Collection to Auction at The QuailMonterey Car Week is right around the corner, and expect big things from all the auction houses. The Quail being no exception will have many spectacular offerings, including two special vintage motorsport selections from the Vic Edelbrock Collection.
Two notable pieces include an Ex-Bob Bondurant 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Z06 coupe and a 1968 Camaro TransAm Sports Racing Coupe, known as "The Mysterious No. 13".
According to Bonhams: "TA-013. In part this reads: "1968 Camaro built by Smokey Yunick. First known race was the 1968 Sebring TransAm. Car driven by Lloyd Ruby & Al Unser, tied for pole with Mark Donohue. Yunick raced the car in several NASCAR races in 1968 including the Daytona Paul Revere 250 with Bobby Unser driving. Sold to Don Yenko & Mike Summers in late 1968. Yenko won the 1969 Daytona Citrus 250. John Cleveland purchased car from Yenko. Last raced in 1978 SCCA run-offs at Road Atlanta. David Tom purchased car from John Cleveland. Sold to Vic Edelbrock in 1993."
Expected results for both cars should could land between $500,000-700,000 USD each.
The Drive: 2025 Lexus LC500 Convertible Review
The Lexus LC500 convertible is receiving it's fair share of love lately. And it's easy to see why. It's a drop-top V8-powered two door, four seater.
The Drive's Caleb Jacobs puts together a nice write-up on with some nice photos. The luxury GT car hits a lot of high-notes for Jacobs, and a few -albeit- missteps; but they don't detract from the overall success.
A strong contender for anyone looking for a fun, reliable sports GT that you can daily and not feel punished for driving.
Road & Track Drives a Reimagined 911 Turbo
If good fortune ever shines upon a car enthusiast, it would be the chance to drive a 911 reimagined by Singer. Recently, Road & Track's Lawrence Ulrich had just the chance with the 911 Turbo variety.
Most know Singer as the pinnacle of restomod Porsche 911's and this Classic Turbo Service appears to be just that.
Read the article and soak in the experience of a seven-figure sportscar that is worth every penny.
If you want to be a good writer, write. Is what I've been told, and heard, and suppose read as well. So here I am. Let's explore what pearls of wisdom and entertainment from the automotive world came forth yesterday shall we?
Lamborghini Pauses SC63 Program
Let's start with some not entirely surprising news from Automobili Lamborghini. The Italian marque is pausing the SC63 LMDh program for the 2026 season. It will finish out the final two Endurance Cup rounds at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Petit Le Mans in Atlanta.
It's a good looking car as far as LMDh vehicles go, but the brand hasn't had much success in this area. Factory efforts are going to focus on the latest Temerario GT3 and Super Trofeo version instead.
It gives the "let's take a short break" relationship status change to save some face instead of an abrupt and ugly breakup. But come 2026 we'll see if the brand has a change of heart with the LMDh program.
Land-Speed Record Attempt Ends in Fatality
Sixty-year old Chris Raschke of Ventura, California succumbed to his injuries after a wreck while attempting a land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
On Sunday August 3, 2025 while piloting "Speed Demon" Raschke's vehicle malfunctioned, went airborne and crashed approximately two and a half miles into its run.
Part of the Speed Demon Crew for more than 13 years, and Director of Sales and Marketing for ARP, Raschke was a staple in the motorsports community both professionally and as an enthusiast.
No One Drivers Forever
Road & Track's John Pearly Huffman published a powerful and thought-provoking piece on the uncomfortable truths about aging and its affect on those who love to drive.
"I need my car," she pleaded to me. "It's the only way I have to get around. I'm not me without my car."
A line that many car enthusiasts will take to heart, also applies to many elderly who don't want to lose their freedom.
If you read any of the articles or stories I've found and am writing about I highly suggest you take a few minute to read this one.
Motor1.com Continues its Decline Into Madness
For regular readers of Motor1.com you'll have noticed that the site has now added trending articles to it's lineup. The site used to have decent articles and there are still a few mixed in, but the barrage of click-bait and lowest-common denominator pieces, by equally horrible staffers is an embarrassment for the automotive community.
I'm sure they are meant to drive engagement and increase KPI's or some other digital token of success, but seriously, have they no shame?
Hopefully the ship can rite its course and find North again, but it appears to not be the case. Until then, we keep looking and see what we can find!
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