Welcome

We’re settling back into routine, but the car world didn’t get the memo. Between a major gaming reveal that has enthusiasts buzzing, real drivers doing very unreal things, and a weekend stacked with reasons to leave the house, this week has range.

Industry News

Forza Horizon 6 Brings the Festival to Japan

Forza Horizon 6 is officially real — and it’s headed to Japan.

Revealed this week, the next Horizon installment drops players into the most ambitious open world the franchise has ever built, featuring dense cities, mountain roads, and car-culture hotspots inspired by real Japanese street scenes. Launching May 19, 2026, the game debuts with 550+ cars, permanent car meets, and a new progression system that starts you as an outsider before earning your place in the Horizon Festival.

Beyond the map size and car count, Horizon 6 leans heavily into community. Always-on car meets, customizable garages, and shared social spaces are designed to mirror real-world scenes like Daikoku and underground night meets — less menu hopping, more cruising. It’s a clear shift toward culture-first gameplay, where showing up and being seen matters just as much as winning races.

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Other News

• Toyota’s mid-engine sports car (MR2 revival) is coming… but it won’t be for another four to five years.  Read More

• Bugatti build a one-off continuation of the Bugatti Veyron in celebration of it’s 20-year anniversary. Read More

• Ford recall 116,672 vehicles after discovering that certain engine block heaters can crack, leak coolant, and/or catch on fire..  Read More

Fast Lane

Quick Entertainment

Take a break to enjoy these interesting clips from this past week:

• List: The future electric vehicles about to go for sale

• Watch: Road & Track’s Best Performance Car of 2026

Local Listings

Because who doesn’t like looking at cars they shouldn’t (or can’t) buy.

Top Pick of the Week: 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera T (Manual)

Price: $149,999 Milage: 900
Not only is this 911 Carrera the beloved T spec and this gorgeous Gentian Blue Metallic, but it’s a manual. And not only that, it only has 900 miles. Say less. Contact Dealer→

Other Listings:

• 2016 Bentley Flying Spur | $63,995 | Event Motoring

• 1965 Shelby Cobra S/C | $159,990 | West Coast Exotics

Have a cool car for sale? Email us at [email protected] to get listed.

What’s Happening

Saturday, January 24

• Bonita Cars & Coffee, 6am-9am

• Carlsbad Cars & Coffee, 7am-9am

• Point Loma Cars & Coffee, 7:30am-10am

• Rancho Santa Fe Cars & Coffee, 8am-12pm

• South OC Cars & Coffee, 9am-11am

Sunday, January 25

• Sunday Funday Cars & Coffee, 7:30am-10am

• Escondido Cars & Coffee, 8am-12pm

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