February 9, 2026
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Hey there! Managing Editor Jared Solomon here with your morning HotCars recap.

Today we’re talking Super Bowl drama and collector royalty. A famous film director is suing Cadillac for $1.5 million over its high-profile Super Bowl ad campaign. Meanwhile, we take a look at the rarest American car hiding inside Jay Leno’s legendary collection. More auto stories ahead, so let’s dive in.


News Of The Day

Famous Film Director Sues Cadillac For $1.5M Over Super Bowl Ad

Michael Bay says Cadillac’s new F1 push swiped his Super Bowl ad ideas. Now it’s a $1.5M fight with real paddock heat.

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Features Of The Day

9 Muscle Cars So Rare Even Collectors Can’t Find Them

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The Fastest Production Car In The World In The ’70s

By the end of the 1970s, one radical V12 supercar claimed the fastest production car title and redefined what top speed meant.

Lamborghini Countach LP400 S

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The Only Chevrolet That Came With A Factory Turbo In The '60s

Chevy tried turbocharging once in the 1960s. The result confused buyers, scared critics, and changed history.

1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder

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10 Boring American Classics That Received Ridiculously Overpowered Engines

Some muscle cars advertised their performance with flashy colors and special badges — these quietly flew under the radar.

1967 Chevrolet Biscayne SS

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The Toyota That Desperately Wanted To Be A Muscle Car

Toyota once created a wannabe muscle car that took on the originals and won.

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