The Mercedes-Maybach SL680 is the perfect blend of performance and opulence
Summer is nearly here and there’s no better way to spend a sunny day than in a sporty convertible with the roof down. As for which convertible to choose, you aren’t exactly short of options. But if you demand a perfect blend of performance, prestige, and luxury then it’s hard to look past the Mercedes-Maybach […]
The Manual’s Car of the Year Awards 2025
2025 is drawing to a close, so naturally, we’re going to look back on the year and pick out a few highlights. Our “Car of the Year Awards” shines a spotlight on the best vehicles we reviewed over the past 12 months. There’s a mix of performance cars, utility numbers, and SUVs. In short, there’s […]
Las Vegas Grand Prix: What it really takes to turn Las Vegas into an F1 racetrack
As the Las Vegas Grand Prix returns this weekend, November 21 to 23, few people understand what it takes to host an event of this magnitude better than Jennifer Brisman. She’s the founder and CEO of VOW, an event orchestration platform that’s helped manage live productions for the Tony Awards, PFL MMA, and Saturday Night […]
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Is the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 the best sports coupe on the market?
When it comes to entertaining vehicles, it’s hard to beat a good sports coupe. And, despite it being a competitive segment, there’s an argument that the Mercedes-AMG deserves a spot close to the top of the sports coupe table. In terms of direct rivals, the AMG sits in a similar bracket to the Porsche 911, […] -
McLaren and Motul develop bespoke lubricant to keep them on top
My first vehicle was a 1988 Ford Ranger. It was small, reliable, and the perfect first car. However, I wasn’t allowed to park it in the driveway at home because it went through as much oil as it did gas. The leak was bad enough that I had to check and refill the oil once […] -
Award-winning Pininfarina documentary makes its North American debut
An award-winning documentary movie about one of the world’s best known sports car manufacturers is coming to North America. “Story of a Legend. Pininfarina” is set to make its American debut at Toronto’s Italian Contemporary Film Festival on July 10. A winner of the 2026 Film Impresa Award, the Italian documentary has already performed well […] -
Charles Leclerc emerges victorious as British Grand Prix ends in controversy
Charles Leclerc came away victorious in the British Grand Prix, which ended in controversy -
Rolls-Royce celebrates July 4 with three exclusive vehicles
Rolls-Royce celebrates America's 250th birthday with three special edition vehicles -
Max Verstappen loathes F1’s LEGO parade ahead of British Grand Prix– and he’s unapologetic about it
Max Verstappen did not hold back about his feelings over the LEGO parade at the British Grand Prix -
Carlos Sainz proposes penalty that could radically change F1 qualifying landscape
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Mercedes takes two podium spots in Austria Grand Prix 2026
700 meters above sea level and tucked back into the Styrian Hills sits the most vista-rich track in all of Formula 1’s Grand Prix Circuit. The Austria Grand Prix took place early this morning for the US viewers, and it held a bevy of exciting moments and ended with a great day for Mercedes and […] -
Porsche enters the classic 911 into the GT4 category
In the mid-2000s (I won’t speculate as to the timing of The Fast and the Furious hype coincidence here…), a new phenomenon in racing launched to help the everyman get an opportunity to enter into a very exclusive culture: racing. The entire point of it was to offer a more accessible alternative to the super-expensive […] -
Royal Enfield gets World Origin recognition for their 125th anniversary
What do Penicillin, a tank, Monty Python, the color mauve, and a Royal Enfield have in common? Go ahead, take a sec, because I couldn’t answer this question when I was asked. They are all accredited sites from World Origin Site. What does that mean? It means that something unique, groundbreaking, and world-changing happened, and […] -
25 years of Fast & Furious legacy all at the tip of your fingers
Yesterday marked 25 years since the release of one of the greatest movies of our generation. Two and a half decades since Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) went undercover with the Toretto family to scour the world of illegal street racing in search of those responsible for truck heists. Of course, who could resist the idea […] -
Maserati refreshes its entire lineup for the 2027 model year
A new face, a luxury touch on everything you interact with, and a not insignificant power boost to one of the most interesting V6 engines on the planet. These are the highlights of Maserati’s 2027 lineup. Though it’s technically a bit of a mid-cycle refresh, no new vehicles are being released, there are still some […] -
Mercedes drops new AMG-GLS 63 models to continue iconic philosophy
The cross between a sporty vehicle and the usability of an SUV is the new standard in the car industry. There are some SUVs that excel at that, but the new Mercedes AMG-GLS 63 takes that idea and puts it front and center for the new release. Along with the space and versatility of an […] -
Antonelli proves to be human after all as Hamilton takes the win in Barcelona
If you woke up early enough today, you may have been able to catch the Formula 1 Grand Prix that took place in Barcelona today. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is another special entrance into the Formula 1 race schedule for 2026 because, while being in a wonderfully picturesque location, it has been a part of […] -
Audi releases new best-in-class Q7
Growing up, the minivan was the mom car. Parents everywhere needed the extra space and the practicality of the minivan. Then, as my generation got older and began having kids, we hijacked the SUV and turned them into the new evolution of parent vehicle. The large interiors, the spacious cargo areas, and the multiple seating […] -
Three 1-of-1 Porsche ‘Toy Story’ edition cars debut at ‘Toy Story 5’ premiere in Los Angeles
The year was 1995. I was twelve years old and was already becoming a massive movie buff. Six years earlier, I watched Michael Keaton bring Batman to life in an old theater with real bats, and I was hooked. 1995 was a pivotal year in my movie-going life. My first James Bond was in Goldeneye. […]
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Saturday Packs a Punch With Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga and Errol Spence Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu
Anthony Joshua takes on Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia while Errol Spence Jr. returns to the ring against Tim Tszyu. -
What’s the deal with Bryson DeChambeau? The Open Championship controversy explained
DeChambeau was given a two-stroke penalty, which he reportedly tried to get Trump to overturn. -
Matt Damon continues his ‘Odyssey’ to bring clean water to people who need it
Matt Damon is a busy man. He has always had a lot going on and is one of the true movie stars remaining in the world today. But, while he is winding down the build-up for one of the biggest projects of his career, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, he is not distracted from his lifelong […] -
Willett Distillery Fills The First Barrel At Their New Springfield Facility
There’s a particular kind of confidence required to build a brand-new distillery in 2026, as the bourbon industry is in the middle of a hard correction. Jim Beam paused production at its flagship Clermont facility for the entire year, Kentucky warehouses are sitting on a record 16-plus million aging barrels, and U.S. whiskey distillers cut […]
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The Land Rover Defender OCTA made me feel like an ’80s action hero
I spent a week with the Land Rover Defender 110 OCTA. Here's why it's the perfect SUV. -
Porsche Cayenne Electric makes first public appearance in Dubai
Porsche just put the Cayenne Electric in front of the public for the first time, and the reaction was immediate. The debut took place at the Icons of Porsche event in Dubai, marking the start of a new chapter for one of the brand’s most popular SUVs. This isn’t a future concept or a distant […] -
My week with the Infiniti QX80 Sport: Luxury, practicality, and a dash of sport
Despite spending a week with the QX80 Sport, I've been left with a few questions. -
Bentley’s first electric SUV enters pre-series build ahead of 2026 reveal
Bentley’s first electric vehicle is finally taking shape. In a streamed press conference on November 5, 2025, Bentley executives stated that the company’s all-new compact luxury SUV has entered pre-series production ahead of a full reveal in 2026, marking the first major step in its Beyond100+ plan. Built in Crewe, the yet-unnamed model promises charging […]
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Slow your Tempo on your next visit to New York City
I am deliriously in love with New York City. If you spend any time with me at all, you will hear about how I love to sleep with the windows open simply so I can hear and soak up the sights and sounds of The Big Apple. My romanticizing of NYC aside, the biggest problem […] -
The Land Rover Defender OCTA made me feel like an ’80s action hero
I spent a week with the Land Rover Defender 110 OCTA. Here's why it's the perfect SUV. -
My week with the Infiniti QX80 Sport: Luxury, practicality, and a dash of sport
Despite spending a week with the QX80 Sport, I've been left with a few questions. -
Experience the 2025 Cadillac Escalade: luxury like a private jet on the road
The luxury touches on the 2025 Escalade feel a little closer to a private jet than an SUV