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An Indonesian builder turned a Suzuki Swift into a Mini Coupe. It features custom bodywork, white wheels, and leatherette interior. The unique vehicle is listed on Facebook Marketplace for $7,200. Replica builders usually attempt to emulate multi-million-dollar supercars, but every now and then, someone turns their attention to more humble models . A great example is the pictured Mini Coupe impersonator from Indonesia, which started life as a Suzuki Swift. The unique model is currently offered for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The project draws inspiration from the short-lived Mini Coupe (R58) which remained in production between 2011 and 2015, as a two-door and two-seater coupe version of the second-gen Mini Hatch (R56) alongside the closely-related Mini Roadster (R59). More: Jeeporghini Looks Like A Countach Giving Birth To A Wrangler While most people tend to forget that a Mini Coupe even existed, an Indonesian automotive enthusia...

The German brand could add sounds, vibrations, and smells to future EVs. A patent also describes windshield graphics and synthetic turbo lag. Like Hyundai and Ferrari, Audi wants to make its EVs more entertaining to drive. One of the best things about electric cars is how remarkably smooth and quiet they are. A sense of calm washes over you as you drive a good EV, as you no longer have to worry about jerky gear shifts or an unpleasant engine rattling away. These attributes make EVs great for regular consumers who use cars as nothing more than a means of transport. But for driving enthusiasts like us, electric cars don’t usually get us excited. Audi might have the answer. A patent filed by the company with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office describes several different systems that could boost the engagement of driving an EV. Loads of other car manufacturers have already done this, most notably Hyundai N with its fake dual-clutch transm...

Fresh spy shots show a camouflaged M5 sedan during testing. The mid-lifecycle update will add Neue Klasse styling and tech. The PHEV powertrain with 717 hp will likely carry over unchanged. The BMW M5 is getting ready for its Life Cycle Impulse , with camouflaged prototypes going through the last stages of development testing and fine-tuning at the Nürburgring. Our spies sent us fresh shots of the facelifted M5 sedan, hinting at significant exterior and interior updates. The current G90 generation of the M5 debuted in mid-2024 with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The facelifted version is expected to arrive in 2027, bringing it on par with the Neue Klasse lineup in terms of styling and technology. More: BMW Teases All-New M3 EV As It Celebrates A Production Milestone From the outside, the biggest change will be the redesigned face with a shark-nose effect. The M5 will gain a slimmer kidney grille, refined bumper intakes and new LED hea...

A Texas businessman received a 160-month sentence for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. He agreed to forfeit more than 90 vehicles purchased with fraud proceeds. Seized vehicles include Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Maseratis, and a Dodge Viper. A garage full of exotic cars can say plenty about its owner. In this case, federal prosecutors say it spoke to years of fraud, stolen identities, and money diverted from insurance customers. A Texas businessman has now received more than 13 years in prison over the scheme. His collection of more than 90 vehicles is also headed for a very different future. Clayton Lloyd Iley, 41, of Stephenville, was sentenced on October 1 to 160 months in federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas . He pleaded guilty on June 17 and agreed to forfeit vehicles purchased with proceeds from his fraud. More: Man Walks Into D...