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01/12/2025

I just talked about wanting a 911 competitor with multiple variants. And Genesis is ACTUALLY doing it.

The Magma GT. Mid-rear-engine layout. Twin-turbo V8 - basically two of their WRC four-cylinders stuck together.

But here’s what gets me: They’re not doing a limited run. They’re building EIGHT variants:
Base modelSGTSRoadsterLightweight versionClubsportGT3 street-legalGT3 race car
I literally just posted about wanting the Toyota GR GT to do this - fight the 911 with multiple variants, give people options from entry-level to race car. Genesis looked at that playbook and said “we’re doing it.”

The only other mid-engine car with this kind of trim strategy? The Corvette C8. And I commend Chevy for it - base to Z06 to ZR1 to E-Ray gives people choices. Genesis is doing the SAME thing.

My childhood brands - Toyota, Honda - they WON’T do this. Toyota’s GR GT? We don’t even know if it’ll have variants. Probably one model, maybe two.

But Genesis? Ten years old and they’re making a mid-engine supercar with EIGHT variants to fight Porsche, Ferrari, McLaren head-on.

Genesis keeps doing what I WANT Honda and Toyota to do.

They’re racing it in GT3, which means production cars HAVE to exist (homologation rules). Could be 2027 production. Dedicated reveal event next year.

The Corvette proved you can do extensive trim levels with a mid-engine car. Genesis saw that and said “hold my soju.”

This is what I’ve been asking for: ✅ 911 competitor strategy ✅ Multiple variants (not just one limited model) ✅ Racing credibility (GT3) ✅ From entry-level to extreme ✅ Roadster option ✅ Near-term production

Genesis is executing my vision for what the GR GT should be.

My childhood brands won’t do it. Genesis will.

That’s the story of the last five years. #911

30/11/2025

BMW’s killing off the Z4 right after they FINALLY gave us the manual. Classic.

2026 BMW Z4 Final Edition. This is it - the last Z4 BMW will ever make.

Frozen Black paint, 382-horsepower turbocharged straight-six. Manual OR auto - both $78,675.

And here’s the kicker: The manual gets BETTER chassis tuning than the auto. Unique springs, strengthened anti-roll bar, reconfigured steering software. BMW gave us the manual in 2025, made it BETTER in 2026, then said ‘okay we’re done.’

23 years of Z4s. Enthusiasts BEGGED for a manual for decades. They finally delivered. Then immediately discontinued the whole car.

Production runs February to April - that’s it. Three months. Very small numbers.

Two-seat roadsters don’t make money, but of COURSE they perfect it right before they kill it.

The Z4 debuted in 2002 after the Z3 ended production. First generation was convertible and coupe. Second gen was retractable hardtop. Third generation (2018-2026) was soft top only, with the Supra as the coupe variant.

The manual transmission finally showed up for 2025 model year. One year later? Gone.

The Supra is also being discontinued - both platform twins dying together.

Production: February-April 2026 only Price: $78,675 (manual or auto - same price) Engine: 3.0L turbo straight-six, 382hp/369 lb-ft Manual-only chassis upgrades: Edition Handschalter Package with unique springs, strengthened anti-roll bar, reconfigured steering

This might be one of the most car company things ever: Give enthusiasts what they want, make it better than expected, kill it immediately.

RIP to the Z4. 2002-2026.

Drop a 🫡 for the Z4

30/11/2025

Porsche says the Cayenne Electric has ‘record demand.’ Let me tell you what that ACTUALLY means.

110,000 people used the online configurator in four days. Not orders. Not deposits. Just... clicked around on a website picking colors.

Another 10,500 ‘registered interest.’ You know what I do? I register interest in EVERYTHING. Thousands of Facebook events I’ll never attend. Random webinars. That’s not demand - that’s clicking a button.

The base Cayenne Electric starts at $111,350. The Turbo? $165,350. Available through Sonderwunsch with full Paint to Sample customization.

Most popular config so far: Algarve Blue Metallic over Club Leather Espresso.

Here’s what’s ACTUALLY real: The Macan EV is selling - 60% of Macan sales are now electric. In the first half of 2025, 45,137 Macans were delivered (+15%). Almost 60% (25,884 vehicles) were fully electric. That’s genuine success.

But Porsche just told employees: “Our business model, which has served us well for many decades, no longer works in its current form.”

They’re scrambling after the Ioniq 5 N embarrassed them (Porsche literally benchmarked it and said they “learnt a lot”). The 718 electric program is a mess.

So when Porsche announces ‘record demand’ based on people using a free configurator after a rough year? That’s PR spin.

Configurator clicks aren’t demand. ‘Registered interest’ isn’t commitment. Call me when people are writing $111K checks.

I want this to be real. The Macan EV proves Porsche CAN sell electric SUVs. But let’s see actual deposit numbers before celebrating.
Cayenne Electric Details:
Base: $111,350Turbo: $165,35013 standard colors, 9 wheel designs, 12 interior choicesPaint to Sample availableSonderwunsch commissioning availableOn sale late summer 2026
Configurator traffic or actual sales - which matters?

30/11/2025

A company just announced they’re selling you a PRIVATE Waymo-style self-driving car by January 2027.

Tensor Robocar. SAE Level 4 autonomous - it can drive itself without you in it. Steering wheel and pedals retract into the dash when you’re not driving.

Over 100 sensors:
5 lidar arrays (roof + corners)37 cameras11 radars10 ultrasonic sensors30 washer nozzles to keep sensors clean13 mini wipersPhysical covers protect sensors when parkedEight Nvidia chips with a TON of computing power. 112 kWh battery, 250 miles of range.

And here’s the thing: You can rent it out on Lyft while you’re at work or asleep. They already have a deal signed.

I’ve used Waymo in Austin - it’s EXCELLENT. Drove well, handled quirky situations smoothly. I’ve also used Tesla FSD extensively - does a decent job. Tensor’s trying to combine both.

At least they’re approaching autonomy correctly: cameras, radars, lidar, sensor overkill. That’s the right way.

But here’s my concern: It’s built by VinFast. A company NOT known for quality. They make genuinely bad products.

Estimated price: $150,000-$200,000 Deliveries: Early 2027 (U.S.) Built by: VinFast in Vietnam Production starts: Late 2026

The right technical approach. The wrong manufacturer building it.

Elon promised you could rent out your Tesla as an autonomous taxi. Tesla Robotaxi just launched in Austin with safety drivers still required. Tensor is promising true Level 4 with a Lyft deal already signed.

If VinFast can pull this off? Game changer. But that’s a BIG ‘if.’

Would you buy a $150K+ self-driving car built by VinFast that you could rent out on Lyft?

It’s time for a Japanese brand to challenge Porsche in their own backyard. And Toyota can actually do it. 🔥The GR GT jus...
29/11/2025

It’s time for a Japanese brand to challenge Porsche in their own backyard. And Toyota can actually do it. 🔥

The GR GT just got its name reveal. World premiere: December 5th.

**WHY THIS MATTERS:**

Acura tried with the NSX. They have racing pedigree - but the NSX was far too complex. Hybrid powertrain, electric torque vectoring, nine-speed DCT. Impressive technology, but complexity killed it.

The Porsche 911 succeeds because of driving fundamentals. Not complexity. Pure driving dynamics. That’s the key.

The GR GT is already positioned better - twin-turbo V8, likely simpler ex*****on, GT3 racing version coming. It’s built for driving, not tech demos.

Toyota has what’s needed:
✅ Le Mans wins, WRC championships
✅ LFA proved they can build world-class
✅ Gazoo Racing credibility
✅ Simpler approach than NSX

**TWO PATHS:**

**PATH 1: CHALLENGE PORSCHE (~$150K)**

Take the fight directly to the 911. Same price. Same segment. Not as a cheaper alternative - as a REAL competitor.

✅ Right in 911 territory
✅ Driving fundamentals over complexity
✅ Racing credibility
✅ Reliability advantage

This is what I WANT. Japan challenging Germany as equals.

**PATH 2: LFA SUCCESSOR ($300K+)**

Uncompromising engineering. Limited production. The LFA was “too expensive” in 2010, now worth $500K-$1M+.

If they make something incredible, people will appreciate it. Eventually.

**MY TAKE:**

I want Path 1. Desperately.

Not a road-going GT3 that costs too much. Not complexity for complexity’s sake.

Give me a twin-turbo V8 supercar at $150K that competes with the 911 on driving fundamentals. That’s how you win.

The NSX was too complex for a segment where simplicity wins. The GR GT doesn’t need to make that mistake.

Which path do you want?

Path 1: Challenge Porsche at $150K 🏁
Path 2: Make a legend at $300K+ 👑

Drop your vote 👇

#911

28/11/2025

The quickest electric roadster in the world... from a brand you’ve never heard of ⚡

Aspark Owl Roadster. Japan’s first electric hypercar.

1,953hp from FOUR independent motors 0-60: 1.78 seconds Top speed: 257 mph with NO ROOF Weight: Only 4,189 lbs (insanely light for an EV)

What makes it special:
Carbon monocoque chassis69 kWh battery (still under 4,200 lbs!)Adjustable suspension (80-160mm ride height)Active aero (keeps it stable at 257 mph topless)Four independent motors (torque vectoring)
$3.5 MILLION. More expensive than Rimac Nevera, Lotus Evija, Pininfarina Battista.

Only 20 built. And they’re actually building these - the coupe exists.

This is what Moneyshift does - brings you car news on brands doing genuinely special engineering.

Would you take this over a Rimac Nevera? 👇

28/11/2025

Toyota GR GT finally revealed 🔥

Name confirmed. First look without camo. World premiere December 5th.

The commercial shows it next to the LFA and 2000GT. You can see the wide hips, aggressive stance, and it looks INCREDIBLE.

Engine sound progression in the commercial: 2000GT inline-six → LFA V10 → GR GT twin-turbo V8

That heritage is BEAUTIFUL.

This could go two ways:
1. The 911 Fighter ($150K) Smart business. Accessible. Commercial success. Special editions to $200K+.
2. The LFA Successor ($300K+) Engineering showcase. Limited production. Commercial failure at first, then becomes legendary 10 years later like the LFA did.

Either way? I’m EXCITED.

Toyota bringing back proper supercars with V8s and heritage. This is what we need.

Which strategy do you want - 911 fighter or LFA redux? 👇🔥

28/11/2025

Remember that Porsche Sonderwunsch Panamera with the cigar humidor? This is WAY cooler 🔥

Porsche just fully restored a first-generation Cayenne GTS through Sonderwunsch. And it’s got a MANUAL transmission.

The Details:
2009 Cayenne GTS50,000 milesSix-speed manual (rare even when new)Completely refreshed mechanically and cosmeticallyFull Sonderwunsch treatment
The Transformation:
Blackolive paint (paint-to-sample)Matte black accentsEnglish Green leather interiorBlack/olive Pasha pattern throughoutPattern extends into the glovebox (attention to detail!)Light-brushed aluminum accentsRetrofitted towbarAll-terrain tires
The Vision: Owner Phillip Sarofim wanted a 1970s vibe for his Cayenne. Sonderwunsch executed it perfectly - the Blackolive paint, English Green Pasha leather, practical mods. This is a cohesive vision, not random customization.

Why It’s Cooler Than The Cigar Car: Cigar Panamera: $300K for a mobile humidor. Pure luxury. Novelty.

Manual Cayenne: Disappearing transmission. Thoughtful 1970s vision. Actually usable. Future classic.

One is ridiculous luxury. One is COOL luxury.

I know which I’d rather have.

Debuted at Icons of Porsche festival in Dubai alongside that two-tone cigar Panamera.

Would you restore an old Cayenne with Sonderwunsch or buy a new one? 👇

26/11/2025

Porsche just built a Panamera with a champagne cooler and cigar humidor in the back seat 🥂

This is Porsche Sonderwunsch - their “special request” program that makes virtually anything possible.

This Panamera Turbo has:
Illuminated champagne cooler between the rear seatsCigar humidor with glass cover so you can pick which cigar to smokeRemovable cigar cutter and lighter includedBuilt-in hygrometer to monitor humidity levels (so your ci**rs stay perfect)Nearly every surface covered in leather - even the champagne bottle holderEven the luggage area is full leatherBadges in the seats showing coordinates where the car was built (Zuffenhausen for driver, Leipzig for passenger)
It’s business in the front, party in the back.

The cost? The base Panamera Turbo starts at $200,000. Porsche says Sonderwunsch commissions typically add at least another $100,000 on top.

So you’re spending $300K minimum to smoke ci**rs and drink champagne in the back of a Porsche.

And honestly? I respect it.

This is what Sonderwunsch does - if you can dream it and pay for it, they’ll build it. Cigar humidor today, who knows what tomorrow.

For $300K you could buy a Maybach. Or you could build THIS - a mobile cigar lounge with a hygrometer.

That’s not a car. That’s a lifestyle.

Would you spec this? Drop your wildest Sonderwunsch request below and follow for more ridiculous luxury builds 👇

26/11/2025

Ferrari just said their V6 is better than a V12... and they’re completely wrong 💔

The F80 - Ferrari’s new flagship hypercar - has a twin-turbo V6. Not a V12.

Ferrari’s defense: “The V6 is superior. 300 horsepower per liter. Less weight. Better aero. Derived from our Le Mans-winning 499P.”

Sure, it’s technically impressive. Makes insane power. Lighter. More efficient.

But here’s what Ferrari doesn’t get:

A Ferrari isn’t about being the fastest or the most efficient. It’s about PASSION. EMOTION. FEELING.

You’re not buying a spec sheet - you’re buying a Ferrari.

Yes, the F40 had a V8. But a V6 is VERY different in Ferrari lore. V8s and V12s have SOUL. They have drama. They have that Ferrari scream.

A turbocharged V6? That’s what’s in a Honda Accord.

Ferrari just forgot what makes them Ferrari.

All 799 F80s sold out at $3 million each, sure. But when you start choosing engineering over emotion, you stop being Ferrari. You become just another hypercar.

The F40’s V8 had CHARACTER. It screamed. It had drama you could FEEL.

A turbo V6 - no matter how good the numbers are - will never have that.

Ferrari built their name on screaming V12s and howling V8s. Engines with personality. Engines that moved you.

They traded their soul for lap times.

300hp per liter is impressive. Le Mans tech is cool. But that’s not why people buy Ferraris.

They buy them for the EXPERIENCE. The sound. The emotion. The feeling that you’re driving something special.

A V6 - even a brilliant one - doesn’t deliver that.

Ferrari just became McLaren. Technically brilliant. Emotionally empty.

Do you buy a Ferrari for the specs or the soul? 👇

26/11/2025

Porsche just admitted Hyundai taught them how to make EVs fun 🤯

Porsche’s VP of 718 and 911 drove the Ioniq 5 N multiple times. Called it “eye-opening.” Said they “learned a lot” from it.

Even better: Porsche’s GT boss - the guy who makes the GT3 RS - didn’t want to drive it at first. “I don’t want any of that electric stuff.”

They hit the N Grin Boost button. His reaction? “Wow.”

Now Porsche’s electric 718 will have virtual gear shifts and engine sounds. Because of what Hyundai did with the Ioniq 5 N.

This is EXACTLY what I’ve been saying. Hyundai and Genesis are doing what people claim they want - and the Germans are taking notes.

Porsche literally benchmarked a Hyundai. And learned from it.

Remember my post about people dismissing Genesis and Hyundai with “still a Hyundai” comments? This is the proof.

When Porsche - PORSCHE - benchmarks a Hyundai, calls it “eye-opening,” and implements features inspired by it... maybe it’s time to stop sleeping on Korean cars.

The Ioniq 5 N has 478kW in N Grin Boost mode. Virtual gear shifts that feel real. Active sound that makes EVs engaging. Drift mode. Launch control.

Hyundai figured out how to make electric cars FUN. Now Porsche is learning from them.

Still think it’s “just a Hyundai”? Porsche doesn’t.

When are you gonna start paying attention?

24/11/2025

$20.6M for a new car. Not a Bugatti. Not a Ferrari 🤯

Gordon Murray S1 LM. One billionaire commissioned Gordon Murray to build a tribute to the McLaren F1’s Le Mans win. Gordon made 5. The billionaire bought ALL 5.

Now he’s selling one. Just sold for $20.6 MILLION. World record.

The specs:
700hp naturally aspirated V12Revs to 12,100 RPMSix-speed manual2,150 poundsCentral driving position
They flew it into the auction by HELICOPTER.

The winning bidder specs the car with Gordon Murray himself and does development drives with Dario Franchitti.

This isn’t just a car - it’s investment-grade art with a 12,100 rpm soundtrack.

One buyer. Five cars. $20.6 million world record.

Would you pay it? 👇

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