Aston Martin says its 1,064-hp Valhalla Spider can reach 217 mph with the soft top removed, but is limited to 124 mph with it fitted.
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GM Is Committed To Keeping The C9 Corvette Affordable, Chief Engineer Says
Corvette chief engineer Tony Roma says GM wants the C9 to improve on the C8 without abandoning the nameplate’s value-focused identity.
Cadillac Quit Chasing BMW. GM Says The Blackwing Has No Direct Rival
GM engineer Tony Roma says Cadillac is no longer chasing German rivals with the CT5-V Blackwing, whose next generation is confirmed on a rear-drive platform.
Porsche Mission S Revealed: New Mid-Engine Supercar Gets A ‘Permanent’ Place In The Lineup
Porsche has revealed the Mission S, a mid-engine concept for a future supercar positioned above the 911. Powertrain and production details remain unknown.
Corvette Fans Want A Z06X. GM Asks If You’d Pay Almost ZR1 Money
Corvette chief engineer Tony Roma says a Z06X is technically possible but unannounced, and asks whether buyers would pay nearly ZR1-level prices.
Ford Retook The Nurburgring Record. Corvette Isn’t Planning A Rematch
Corvette executive engineer Tony Roma says Chevrolet has no plan for a tit-for-tat Nürburgring run after Ford reclaimed the American-car lap record.
2026 Toyota RAV4 Woodland PHEV Review: When A $48K RAV4 Is Still Worth It
A review of the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Woodland PHEV finds near-claimed electric range and polished power, but modest off-road gains over other trims.
Exclusive: Nissan Says It’ll Bring The Z T-Top Concept To Production If You Shout Loud Enough
Nissan indicates it will consider producing the Z T-Top Concept if enough customer demand is shown, sparking widespread interest in the sports car community.
New Nissan Z T-Top Revealed! And It Sure Looks Like More Than A Concept
Nissan has revealed a T-Top version of the new Z, with strong indications it may move beyond a concept and into production, sparking widespread interest.
Most Automakers Race What They Sell. With The GR GT3, Toyota Is Selling What It Races
Toyota is now selling the GR GT3, a race car directly derived from its motorsport program, marking a rare move in the automotive industry where most automakers do not sell their race cars.