4, Nov 2025
Can I get Rolls Royce from the best car rental with driver in Mumbai?

Rolls Royce from the best car rental with driver in Mumbai When it comes to luxury travel, few names command as much prestige and admiration as Rolls-Royce. Known for its timeless elegance, unmatched craftsmanship, and supreme comfort, a Rolls-Royce is more than just a car—it’s a statement of sophistication. For…

17, Sep 2025
From Pony, To Predator, To America’s Newest Supercar

The Internet is hardest on the cars it loves the most. And as one of America’s most beloved automotive icons, the Mustang is no stranger to armchair quarterbacking whenever Ford attempts to expand the envelope on the pony car formula. From adding an independent rear suspension, to turbocharging the engine,…

17, Sep 2025
GM Parts Shortage Pausing Colorado And Canyon Production

This year has been a good one for GM’s trucks and vans built at its Wentzville, Missouri assembly plant. The Chevy Colorado is up by 26.3% or around 11,000 units. The GMC Canyon is up by 8.9% or around 1,500 units. Even the two companies’ absolutely ancient work vans, the…

16, Sep 2025
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk’s Bizarre Eco Button

Over the course of automotive history, designers have come up with countless innovative features that have made our lives easier and our driving experiences more pleasant. From life-saving safety features such as seatbelts and ABS, to infotainment tech such as navigation and different ways of listening to music on the…

16, Sep 2025
The Bugatti La Voiture Noire’s Mysterious Owner Is Selling It

For as rare and expensive as standard Bugatti Veyrons and Chirons are, they’re as common as Corollas in comparison with some of Bugatti’s rarer vehicles. For the right person with the will and the means to pay for it, the company will build unique models that will never be duplicated.…

15, Sep 2025
Ram CEO Confirms Dakota Midsize Truck Coming To America

Let’s start this story with some bad news – the production version of the Ram Dakota Nightfall Concept (depicted here), the one confirmed for South America, isn’t coming to the US. Blame it on its connection with the Peugeot Landtrek, or where it will likely be sourced, but that Dakota…

15, Sep 2025
GT350 vs. GT500: The Ultimate Mustang Is

Quick Links An Overview: Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 An Overview: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 In the world of Ford Mustangs, the royal family has one name, Shelby. Shelby Mustangs have always been the top dogs when it comes to factory Mustangs, dating back all the way to 1965, with the…

14, Sep 2025
Every 2025 Honda Engine Ranked By Horsepower

If you’re leaning towards a Honda for your next sedan, coupe, SUV, or pickup, the information below should serve as a useful recap of what you can find under the hood for the 2025 and 2026 model years. From Civic to Prelude, we’re ranking every Honda engine available this year…

14, Sep 2025
10 Cars With REALLY Big Screens Ranked

As the current selection of cars gets more complex and features more technology than ever before, it should be no surprise that car brands are stretching the limits, or rethinking how to approach cabin design for their latest models. As a way to incorporate all of these new features, touchscreen…

13, Sep 2025
This Is Where Best Value Comes From

Toyota is one of the most popular car brands in the world, and performs rather well in the United States with models like the Camry and RAV4. However, it’s not alone at the top. Competitors like Hyundai have been selling more and more cars every year as they evolve with…

13, Sep 2025
Mercedes-Benz’s 10-Minute EV Charging: Game Changer for Adoption?

With Mercedes-Benz’s new charging technology, one of the German automaker’s models would need to charge for only 10 minutes to be able to drive from Fresno, California, to San Francisco, which is quicker than some of the fastest charging electric vehicles available in 2025. That is roughly 200 miles, which…

12, Sep 2025
This Is Why The Hummer H1 Isn’t Seen As A Collector’s Vehicle Yet

For buyers with plenty of cash in their pockets, one of the best ways to spend it is by acquiring some form of appreciating classic that’ll hopefully rise in value. Once this happens, the owner can sell it and make a tidy profit, before then finding their next moneymaker. These…

12, Sep 2025
Shell Lubricants Developed A New Fluid To Help EVs Charge Faster

If you want to make an electric car that can charge quicker, maybe it’s not just fresh tech companies that you should be looking to for help. It might be a company that specializes in fast fossil-fuel fill-ups that finds a solution it can bring to market. Shell, yes that…

11, Sep 2025
Video: BMW Abandoned This Engine, But Mercedes Refuses To

BMW might have abandoned the V12 engine in its flagship 7 Series sedan, but Mercedes has pledged to keep the 12-cylinder firing well into the next decade.

11, Sep 2025
Stellantis Patents Magnetic Drum Brakes To Capture Dust Particles

Braking news! A new patent from Stellantis is taking a fresh look at one of the oldest technologies in the automotive empire, possibly bringing it into the modern era. The new idea proposes moving back to drum brakes, but with a twist: adding a magnet to the system to capture…

10, Sep 2025
Kia Telluride Competitors Worthy Of Your Consideration

Midsize SUVs try to do it all for the lowest price, and the 2025 Kia Telluride is a prime choice for those who want to squeeze three rows into a stylish SUV. Midsize family vehicles are more versatile than their compact counterparts, yet still arguably more versatile than full-size SUVs,…

10, Sep 2025
Ferrari Chair John Elkann Settles Personal Tax Fraud Case With Fine And Community Service

Three members of the Elkann family, including Ferrari Chairman John Elkann, have settled an alleged fraud case with the Italian government. Along with siblings Lapo and Ginevra, the three will pay 183 million euros ($214.5 million) to Italy’s tax authority as well as commit to one year of community service.…

9, Sep 2025
These Are The Most Powerful EcoBoost-Powered Cars On Sale In 2025

Ford’s EcoBoost family of engines have come a long way since they were first introduced about 15 years ago. Naturally aspirated engines were so 2000 and late. Buyers now wanted performance, fuel economy, and robustness out of their powerplants, and Ford felt it had cracked the code when it introduced…

9, Sep 2025
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Is A Beloved SUV Available For A Reasonable Price

By a country mile, the SUV is the most popular vehicle segment in the United States and has been for over a decade now. Beginning in 2014, SUVs began really outpacing sedans, which were previously the most popular segment in the US, in new vehicle sales. Since then, the SUV…

8, Sep 2025
New Kia Stonic Is The Cheap SUV America Needs Right Now

Car prices have been increasing, and there are several reasons for this. Blame it on inflation, tariff woes, or even just your typical year-on-year price hikes, but the options for vehicles you can buy near the $20,000 mark aren’t aplenty. In fact, as of April of this year, the average…

8, Sep 2025
Time’s Running Out If You Want $7,500 Off A Hyundai Ioniq 5

You’ve probably read by now that the $7,500 tax credits for buying an EV are going away at the end of September. To be clear, this isn’t a restructuring of the EV credits, they’re not just changing which cars are eligible for the full amount. President Trump is simply taking…

7, Sep 2025
Here Are The 10 Most Powerful Manual Cars Available In 2025

Manual transmissions have become an endangered species, and today, they are almost exclusively found in enthusiast-focused models. Exciting machines, such as rock crawlers, rally-inspired sedans, hot hatches, and cutting-edge supercars, still offer a three-pedal setup in front of the driver’s seat. While not all manual transmissions are created equal, we…

7, Sep 2025
Fastest Honda Accord Models: Then And Now

The Honda Accord has been the brand’s popular mid-sized sedan for nearly 50 years now, and throughout that time, the Accord has been nothing more than a reliable, well-built family hauler built for people who typically don’t care about cars. The Accord is the quintessential commuter, and it has remained…

6, Sep 2025
This Classic Volvo Is The Highest Mileage Car In The World

While most people hold onto their cars for less than a decade, and most vehicles get scrapped when it’s no longer financially viable to keep repairing them and swapping parts, for some people a car is a lifelong companion, accompanying them through the decades and accumulating mileage that most cars…

5, Sep 2025
Does Turbocharging Your Exhaust Make Your Car Go Faster?

You can always count on the guys at the Russian automotive YouTube channel Garage 54 to try out the most ridiculous ideas. Not just the really far-out ideas, but the ones that are so ridiculous we’d be almost embarrassed to propose the idea out loud. Whether it’s square-shaped pistons or…

5, Sep 2025
Video: This European Ford Truck Is Making Us Jealous

Ford Europe just revealed a version of the Ford Ranger that looks so much cooler than what we get in the USA – and it’s got more torque than the V8-powered F-150 Lobo.

4, Sep 2025
Finally, Automakers Are Turning Away From Capacitive Touch Buttons

For the most part, car technology has been evolving in a way that has made our lives easier and more comfortable. From keeping cool or warm depending on the season, to listening to music on a road trip, to cooking pizza on the go (yes, that really happened), automakers have…

4, Sep 2025
Everything To Know About The Four-Cylinder

Toyota engines have become well-known for their reliability over the last few decades, with many still driving in excellent condition today. One such reliable powertrain found in Toyota’s small pickup trucks and the 4Runner in the United States is its 2.7-liter inline-four-cylinder. Not every 2.7L Toyota engine is the same,…

3, Sep 2025
Video: You Missed Your Chance To Buy This Porsche Sports Car New

Porsche has closed the order books for 718 Cayman and Boxster models, meaning production will soon come to a stop. But is that the end of the line for the nameplate?

3, Sep 2025
The 2027 Smart #2 Will Be A Teensy Little City Car Like Its Ancestors

Despite being synonymous for parking-friendly city cars with just two seats and a one-box shape, the current Smart lineup looks a lot less distinctive these days – a sea of compact crossovers with rounded styling and Mercedes-esque headlights. That may change in late 2026 when the company introduces the #2,…

2, Sep 2025
Fastest Koenigsegg Models Ranked By Top Speed

Ever wanted to ride along at 250 mph in pure comfort with three of your friends? The 2025 Koenigsegg Gemera is one of the few ways you can actually do that in 2025. Led by a man who has even dabbled in designing airplanes, the Swedish supercar manufacturer is the…

2, Sep 2025
The Supercharged Toyota Solara Was A Powerful Luxury Sedan

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, a whole world of relatively affordable sports cars existed, and Toyota sought to establish a bigger name for itself in the performance sphere. The MKIV Supra was on another level and had a price point that pushed it out of the realm of…

1, Sep 2025
This Reliable Hatchback From 2020 Could Be Yours For Under $10k

Quick Links The 2020 Sonic Hatchback’s Detailed Specs & Features Here’s How Its Price Stacks Up These days, the US market isn’t a nice place to be if you happen to be a non-performance-oriented hatchback. For many reasons, Americans fell quickly out of love with the hatchback some 10 years…

1, Sep 2025
10 Cars Where The Production Model Was Worse Than The Concept

Automakers typically have multiple reasons for rolling out a concept car, and sometimes one of those reasons is to preview an upcoming production model. Without any regulations or market demands to meet, designers have the freedom to push boundaries, experiment with bold proportions, and test the waters with elements never…

31, Aug 2025
10 Times Prestige Car Brands Failed Badly

The automotive industry is littered with moments where things have become so turbulent that you sometimes wonder whether a carmaker will survive the ordeal or not. Between 2010 and 2025, too, some of the most revered and prestigious names in luxury automotive faced challenges; be it in America or globally.…

31, Aug 2025
Do Subarus Hold Their Value And Which Models Are Best

When shopping for a small SUV, two-seat sports car, or nimble hatchback, many buyers might think of Subaru, the brand built around exploration and, in Subaru’s own words, love. Oftentimes, these positive associations and brand image lead to people not wanting to give these cars up, meaning the used Subaru…

30, Aug 2025
Owners Seem To Love Subaru’s DriverFocus System

You can show drivers the studies to prove that modern safety features save lives. What you can’t do is convince us that all these beeps, chirps, and chimes aren’t incredibly annoying. Sure, the systems get us home in one piece, but I was just about to put on my seatbelt.…

30, Aug 2025
2000s SUVs Now Selling Above Original Sticker Price

Cars typically depreciate until their value drops so low that it often makes more sense to scrap them rather than sink money into repairs the next time a mechanical issue arises. However, whether it’s nostalgia, currency devaluation, buyers tired of ever-increasing technology in cars, or simply a combination of factors,…

29, Aug 2025
Porsche Will Reveal The Latest 911 Turbo Next Month

Porsche is teasing the launch of a new model, set for September 7th. While we’re hoping that it will be official confirmation about the Flachbau slant-nose prototype we’ve spotted a few times around the Nürburgring, it’s not likely that one’s already that far along. Instead, it’s probably going to be…

29, Aug 2025
Which Brand Should Get Your Money

Believe or not, but Americans have a fondness for Japanese vehicles, and Mazda and Subaru stand out as brands that offer reliable and versatile vehicles. Both automakers come to market with different approaches, yet aim to draw customers in with honest vehicles underpinned by uniqueness. For Mazda, its “zoom-zoom” philosophy…

28, Aug 2025
Honda’s Auto Show Reveal Is Hiding Two Sporty-Looking Coupes

Honda is getting ready for its home auto show. The Japan Mobility Show, formerly the Tokyo Motor Show, is held every other year at a massive venue in the country’s largest city. This year, Honda plans to bring its 0 Series sedan and SUVs, along with scooters, planes, and boats.…

28, Aug 2025
Used Cars You Can Enjoy For Two Years And Then Sell For A Profit

Most cars are classified as a depreciating asset. In some cases, the depreciation can be quite steep, but not all cars are created equal, and not all depreciate at the same rate. In some cases, a car’s value may even go up. Unless you are talking about limited-edition multi-million-dollar exotics…

27, Aug 2025
Everything You Need To Know About The Toyota/Lexus Sports Cars

Quick Links Lexus Sport Concept/Electrified Sport Concept/LFR Toyota Gazoo Racing GT GT3 Lexus might have pulled off the most brilliant automotive public relations move of the year, and it didn’t need to deploy a single person to do it. The Japanese automaker dropped off its new Sport Concept at The…

27, Aug 2025
Small AWD SUV Models You Can Buy For Under 45K In 2025

Small SUVs are all the rage in today’s market. Their small size makes them a top pick for those who value space-saving, while their slightly lifted ride height offers extra capabilities. While the majority of these small SUVs offer front-wheel-drive at the entry-point to their ranges, they all have the…

26, Aug 2025
Hyundai Teases Ioniq 2 Concept Ahead Of IAA Mobility Show In Germany

Hyundai is planning to bring a new concept car to the auto show at the heart of the German auto industry. The Korean automaker isn’t saying much about the car, but we can see in the teaser images that it’s going to be something interesting. It appears to blend several…

26, Aug 2025
Video: Best-Selling Lexus SUV Becomes Even More Accessible For 2026

The Lexus RX is the most important model in the brand’s lineup – and with a few updates for 2026, buyers can now get a plug-in hybrid model for much cheaper than before.

25, Aug 2025
This Is What It Should’ve Been From The Start

Subaru and Toyota now have more than a decade of developing cars together. Their first efforts with the rear-wheel-drive BRZ and its Scion- and Toyota-badged twins were nearly instant hits that spawned similarly well-received successors. So, it’s not entirely surprising that the companies have worked more closely together for other…

25, Aug 2025
The 1990s Cadillac Fleetwood Was A Big Rear-Drive V8 You Can Buy For Cheap

Once upon a time, the rear-wheel-drive V8 sedan was the king of the road in the United States. Before the days of SUVs, minivans, and crossovers, the full-frame sedan was the transportation of choice for virtually every family in America. Some of these big four-doors were luxury-oriented, and Cadillac was…

24, Aug 2025
The Rise of Fake Engine Sounds: A 15-Year History

Quick Links Is That A Lambo V12 In Your Back Pocket? The trouble started in 2011. That’s when German brand Volkswagen officially introduced its Soundaktor technology in the Golf GTI and “R” models. Considering the model derivatives, you’d probably think that it is some special go-faster gadget that provides the…

24, Aug 2025
BMW’s Used Hybrid X5 is The Cheapest Plug-In Hybrid In 2025

With SUVs being so popular on US roads in 2025, manufacturers have poured millions of dollars into ensuring their portfolios of these particular models are stout against their rivals. They exist in a range of different variations, from compact to full-size luxury SUVs, to sports-focused coupe-style variants. The same goes…

23, Aug 2025
Mercedes Launched Electronic Stability Control 30 Years Ago, Today It’s Standard Everywhere

When you buy a new passenger car in the US, it must have stability control by law. The feature is relatively recent, even though most regulators and safety bodies around the globe now consider it to be essential. If we look back to the early 1990s, we can see the…

23, Aug 2025
Mitsubishi Is Now Taking Orders On The Delica Mini – The Cutest Van Ever

If you live in Japan, then we Americans have a new reason to envy you. Mitsubishi just revealed its 2026 Delica Mini (and mechanically related eK Space), and the super-compact, ruggedized minivan just might be the cutest thing the automaker has ever produced – far more adorable than our market’s…

22, Aug 2025
The Best And Worst Years To Buy

As far as luxury cars go, Volvo XC90 reliability is generally regarded as good. We’ll put that plainly before getting into the details, since the model has had some ups and downs. Luxury cars as a whole are almost always going to be more expensive to repair than any regular…

22, Aug 2025
Forgotten 90s SUVs That Are Suddenly Cool Again

One of the biggest criticisms heaved upon modern SUVs is that they aren’t innovative enough. Designs have become increasingly homogenous, with a focus on comfort and efficiency above all else. It’s not entirely a bad thing, as the situation means you can walk into just about any dealership and find…

21, Aug 2025
Genesis Ends Production Of Electrified GV70 For The US: Report

Earlier this month, internet sleuths discovered that the Electrified G80 had been removed from Genesis’ customer-facing website, leading to assumptions that the Korean luxury marque has quietly killed the nameplate. Genesis confirmed the news, citing various reasons, not limited to weak demand and changing consumer preferences. As it turns out,…

21, Aug 2025
Video: Your Favorite Volvo Models Could Be Leaving America For Good

Volvo is trimming its American lineup, getting rid of wgons and sedans to focus on crossovers.

20, Aug 2025
3 Pickup Trucks Which Boast Supercar Acceleration

A vehicle’s 0-60 time provides a meaningful snapshot of how its weight, engine, transmission, and drive type affect its ability to get up and moving in a hurry. This is a small glimpse into the vehicle’s overall performance, but 0-60 figures sell vehicles from compact sports sedans like the Civic…

20, Aug 2025
The Updated 2026 Acura Integra Starts At $33,400, Up $400 From Last Year

The 2026 Acura Integra is getting a little more expensive, but the upgrades are almost certainly worth the slight upcharge. Now starting at $33,400 in base form (before the $1,195 destination charge that matches last year), the slick little five-door is only $400 more expensive, a reasonable increase considering it…

19, Aug 2025
Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV Spied Testing At Nurburgring

Mercedes-Benz and AMG’s latest C-Class takes on a trend we thought was over and done with. The CarBuzz spy photographers captured this absolutely stanced C-Class while testing in Germany, a country where we wouldn’t have thought the authorities would take too kindly to a car laying frame. Base Trim Engine…

19, Aug 2025
Bentley Created Some Seriously Cool Cupholders

Automotive interior design today seems mostly focused on electronics. Companies are obsessed with having the largest, brightest screens, and the most whiz-bang interfaces, from voice to gesture controls. That’s not to say that there isn’t room for improvement with other parts of the interior. Some folks at Bentley, turned their…

18, Aug 2025
Video: Ford's Roofless Bronco Reinvents The Original In Style

Forget about a convertible Bronco, Ford’s just lifted the covers on a completely roofless one in celebration of its 60th anniversary, and it looks incredible.

18, Aug 2025
The All-New Mustang Dark Horse Takes on the Dodge Charger Scat Pack

The Mustang Dark Horse puts three pedals and 500 free-spinning horsepower on tap at an appetizing price point, especially for fans of an all-motor V8 experience that’ll go down in history as one of the all-time best. There’s also the all-new Dodge Charger for 2026, available with two or four…

17, Aug 2025
The Rise and Fall of Two-Stroke Car Engines: A Historical Overview

We’ve seen many engine configurations come and go, with some being more noteworthy than others and some being just outrageous. Honda attempted to modify the shapes of the pistons used in its engine, but although this technology didn’t pan out as hoped, it was an interesting idea. At one point,…

17, Aug 2025
From 1 Million Reservations to 40,000 Sales

Do you remember when the Tesla Cybertruck was first getting ready to hit the market back in 2023, and you had to pay a reservation fee to be added to the waiting list? Some people actually made a tidy profit buying and flipping reservations (or to put it less politely,…

16, Aug 2025
This Is How Honda Performance Development Fixed The CRZ

Quick Links What Is A CR-Z HPD Edition? Is This A Honda Collector’s Dream? Back in 2010, Honda wanted to capitalize on the nostalgia of its CR-X sports coupe, which was built from 1983 to 1991. That car was technically succeeded by the del Sol, which lasted from 1992 to…

16, Aug 2025
Video: Hyundai's Solid-State Battery Breakthrough Could Be Huge News For The EV Industry

Hyundai has patented a new solid-state battery technology that uses copper, which could represent a significant step forward in SSB technology and may signify the end of lithium dependence.

15, Aug 2025
Lexus Sport Concept Debuts, Previews Next-Generation Luxury GT Car

Lexus has just brought a new concept to The Quail as part of Monterey Car Week. The Japanese automaker isn’t saying much of anything about the car, instead letting the Lexus Sport Concept’s design do the talking. And that design says volumes, with a blend of the sleek styling of…

15, Aug 2025
BMW M850i M Heritage Is A Very Limited Car With Very Cool Paint Choices

BMW wants you to remember that it still makes three versions of the 8 Series, and so it is launching a new special edition. The new car is called the Edition M Heritage, and while that name is a reference to the five classic paint shades BMW will offer, some…

14, Aug 2025
Honda S2000, BMW Z4, And Porsche Boxster: Used Car Comparison

Convertible sports cars are great, but they sure can be expensive when new. However, years of depreciation make them more affordable. We are selecting three of the very best to tempt your wallet with. Thanks to the stellar sales success that was the Mazda MX-5 Miata, other major manufacturers quickly…

14, Aug 2025
Shelby American Reveals 850 HP Super Snake-R At Monterey Car Week

Shelby American just reminded everyone at Monterey Car Week that America is the home of muscle cars. Behold the 850-plus horsepower follow-up to the already-blisteringly quick Shelby Super Snake. Built atop the top trim Ford Mustang Dark Horse, the latest Shelby is called the Super Snake-R. Aside from extra power…

13, Aug 2025
Ford Maverick Competitors To Consider In 2025

Since its arrival in 2022, the Ford Maverick has been a standout in the pickup segment. Whether Ford knew it or not, or maybe they didn’t grasp how much, but the Maverick has been rocking the market with its competitive price point, efficient powertrains, and versatility – clearly drawing on…

13, Aug 2025
BMW Could Finally Go After The Mercedes G-Class

Despite offering SUV models for a quarter-century at this point (happy 25th birthday, X5), BMW hasn’t really gotten in on the off-roading game like Mercedes-Benz does with its G-Class SUV. That may soon change, however, if a report in Automotive News is to be believed. The outlet claims that the…

12, Aug 2025
Ford’s 96th Recall Of 2025 Affects F-150s With Broken Axle Bolts

It’s been nearly two weeks since Ford last announced a vehicle recall, but the streak has been broken. The automaker with more recalls than any other this year – by far – has just said that the owners of 103,174 F-150 pickups from 2023 through 2025 will need to get…

12, Aug 2025
Slow Left Lane Drivers Could Face Jail Time In Louisiana

American highway etiquette is fairly straightforward. Faster traffic uses the left or “passing” lane for overtaking. Slower traffic keeps to the far right lane. Occasionally, there are issues with “left lane campers” – potentially but not necessarily driving Subaru Foresters – who drive slowly in the left lane. Beyond being…

11, Aug 2025
Ford Is Building A $30k Electric Truck With An Entirely New Production Method

For the second time in its history, Ford claims it is about to revolutionize vehicle production. The company’s “Model T Moment” is the announcement of a new way to build vehicles. It says the new Universal EV Production System will deliver vehicles that are easier and cheaper to manufacture. The…

11, Aug 2025
The Unique Malaysian Luxury Car with Customizable Features

Quick Links The Company Behind The Geneva: A History Of Bufori The Malaysian Automotive Industry: An Overview Paying homage to eras gone by is a favorite pastime of the automotive industry. From retro-inspired concept cars to updated versions of beloved classics, the allure of nostalgia is strong among car enthusiasts.…

10, Aug 2025
This Lamborghini Miura Sat In Someone’s Living Room For 40 Years

The Lamborghini Miura is an incredibly rare car, with fewer than 800 ever leaving the factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese. Finding one in a barn is considered nearly impossible, but what about finding one in a living room? As farfetched as that scenario might seem, it’s exactly what happened on the…

10, Aug 2025
Square Pistons vs. Round Pistons: An Engineering Experiment

We’ve highlighted the guys at Garage 54 a few times for some of their craziest builds and bizarre engineering experiments. With all due respect to the American tuners and hot-rodders squeezing extra horsepower out of crate engines and used Ford Mustangs, these Russian maniacs building whole engines out of chainsaws…

9, Aug 2025
Porsche 911 Models Explained: Carrera, GTS, Turbo, GT3 & GT2 RS

Most people know the old joke that every new generation of Porsche 911 is indistinguishable from the previous one. There is a modicum of truth in this statement, as Porsche’s evolution over revolution design approach certainly results in cars that are pretty similar to each other, but those incremental changes…

9, Aug 2025
Velocity Modern Classics Introduces A $280k 1970s Ford F-Series

Vintage trucks are big business, and Velocity Modern Classics is expanding further into the space with its new lineup based on the “Dentside” Ford F-Series sold between 1973 and 1979. The company revealed its first three examples of the sixth-gen F-Series – a 1973 F-100, a 1977 F-150, and a…

8, Aug 2025
Acura Teases The RSX Prototype Electric Crossover

The second Acura EV is on its way, giving the ZDX a smaller, cheaper sibling. The new crossover revives the long-dormant RSX nameplate (though on an edgy crossover rather than a two-door coupe). The automaker teased the RSX Prototype today, and it looks a whole lot like the Performance EV…

8, Aug 2025
Rezvani’s RR1 Retro Porsche Supercar Is Now Production Ready

You may be familiar with Rezvani Motors, likely for the company’s outlandish, apocalypse-themed SUV builds, such as the Tank, based on the Jeep Wrangler, and the bulletproof Knight, based on the Lamborghini Urus (which apparently wasn’t wild enough on its own). Rezvani is also the company you go to if…

7, Aug 2025
Video: Ford Could Be Bringing Back An Iconic Pickup Name From Its Past

Ford has filed to trademark the Ranchero name with the USPTO, suggesting it could be investigating a revival.

7, Aug 2025
Infiniti QX65 Monograph Concept Coming To Monterey Car Week

The next Infiniti Monograph concept is just around the corner, this time previewing what we think will be a midsize, coupe-like crossover. The company confirmed it would be bringing three different SUV concepts, one of which is called the QX65 Monograph, to The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering on August 15…

6, Aug 2025
Morgan Is The First Car Company To Get Sennheiser Audio In The US

Sennheiser is one of the most well-known headphone makers in the world, but the brand does not offer in-car audio, at least in the United States. That is about to change, as the first automotive brand to get Sennheiser audio was just announced; and it’s not a brand you would…

6, Aug 2025
Genesis Quietly Discontinued The Electrified G80 In July

Genesis will no longer offer the Electrified G80 in the U.S. market, a brand representative confirmed. The electric sedan, which per InsideEVs reporting no longer appears on the company’s consumer website, was discontinued before the arrival of the facelifted model, and the final new Electrified G80 found a home in…

5, Aug 2025
A Great Family SUV Gets Even Greater

Hyundai has revitalized its reputation over the past decade. The Korean brand has been smashing sales records. And the secret sauce has not been much of a secret; Hyundai excels at building crossovers, providing distinctive style and value. Perhaps the greatest testament to Hyundai’s efforts is the Palisade, its flagship…

5, Aug 2025
5 Iconic Trucks That Shaped America’s Automotive Landscape

The pickup truck is a symbol of America’s automotive history. One of the most popular types of vehicles among American drivers, the humble pickup has grown by leaps and bounds over the decades, going from a utilitarian workhorse on construction sites and farms to a beloved daily driver. While they…

4, Aug 2025
Kia Tasman Can Easily Turn Into A Toyota 4Runner Rival

The Kia Tasman isn’t going to win any beauty contest – that’s for sure. However, it does open several possibilities for the South Korean automaker. With a platform that can handle various powertrains, including plug-in hybrid, conventional “plugless” hybrid, and the confirmed full-electric version. It can even turn into a…

4, Aug 2025
Subaru Impreza vs Toyota Prius

When it comes to getting your hands on a practical runaround, some form of small or medium-sized hatchback is a popular choice. Unlike traditionally popular sedans, which feature a separate loading area that features a trunk lid that lifts on its own without the rear window and protrudes behind the…

3, Aug 2025
New NHTSA Nominee Has A Non-Disclosure Agreement With Apple

Back in February, President Trump nominated Jonathan Morrison to be the new administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This organization overlooks complaints and investigations related to vehicles in the US, issues recalls and provides other resources for owners, and helps set and enforce Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards…

3, Aug 2025
10 Best Base Model Vehicles: Affordable Performance and Value

What makes a great base model is when you get the same sharp styling and strong performance as the more expensive trims, but without all the overpriced and often unnecessary features. A good base model gives you the core experience of a vehicle – like how it looks and drives…

2, Aug 2025
Blacked Out SUV Models We Love In 2025

As car buyers, we’re getting slightly boring. According to the latest research, gray scale colors – like white, gray and black – are the most popular SUV options, making up a huge 80.2% of the market in 2023. And this isn’t helped by car manufacturers’ dwindling color options on their…

2, Aug 2025
This Parking System Dates Back Almost 100 Years

Park-assist doesn’t feel like it should be possible, right? It feels like technology from the future. Sensors and cameras so your car can tell you exactly how far you are from the cars in front of you and behind you, down to a fraction of a centimeter? And that’s not…

1, Aug 2025
Video: Christian von Koenigsegg Designed An Entire Airplane No One Is Talking About

Christian von Koenigsegg might be known for building the fastest hypercars in the world, but that doesn’t mean that’s all he knows. A new airplane design patent proves that his genius extends far beyond cars.

1, Aug 2025
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 Has Been Spied In XRT Form

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 has barely been on the market for three months, and the automaker is already working on new ways to enhance it. Our spy photographers caught this example of the electric crossover in some light camouflage wearing the bodywork and wheels of the S model, though with…

31, Jul 2025
Subaru Drops Impreza Base Trim For 2026, Increases Prices For Remaining Models

Subaru is dropping the Base model Impreza for the 2026 model year, leaving just the Sport and RS trim levels in four-door hatchback configuration. The 2026 Subaru Impreza will start at $26,595, meaning it will cost an extra $2,235 to get into an Impreza when it arrives in the US…

31, Jul 2025
8 Of The Highest-Revving Four-Cylinder Sports Cars

While not usually as ear-pleasing as the conventional V12 engine or as commanding as the twin-turbocharged V8 engines we’ve seen in some of Hennessey’s Venom F5 models, the humble four-cylinder has been the core of some of our most beloved vehicles ever made. 2008 Honda S2000 Roadster Engine 2.2L Inline-4…

30, Jul 2025
An Electric Caddy With True V-Power

Now that Cadillac has established the vast majority of its expansive EV line-up, it’s now able to focus on offering specialty versions. First up is the Lyriq-V, and it immediately gets attention for its performance numbers. It offers 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque – specifications only matched by…

30, Jul 2025
Jeep Grand Cherokee Competitors You Can Buy In 2025

The Jeep brand is synonymous with off-road ability and rugged performers, and the Grand Cherokee is one of our favorites in the stable. It’s a great blend of style and family-friendly practicality while also being able to complete trail pursuits and adventures. But the midsize SUV market has become increasingly…

29, Jul 2025
Can You Trade In A Wrecked Car Or Should You Fix It?

Quick Links A Final Consideration: Can You Trade In A Wrecked Car? The Almighty Supply And Demand You have come to the conclusion that it’s time to upgrade your transportation situation. It is, however, a bittersweet realization because your trade would be considered to be in bad shape on a…

29, Jul 2025
Top Deals on High-End Used Cars

Few vehicles combine performance, comfort, style, and advanced tech better for daily driving than a luxury sedan. However, luxury sedans can be one of the most challenging areas in the new car market to find value. New luxury sedans cost a hefty premium. A base model Mercedes S 500 4MATIC…

28, Jul 2025
Video: See The New Corvette Concept From Every Angle

The second of three Corvette design concepts has been unveiled, with this one looking so wild the ZR1 looks tame by comparison.

28, Jul 2025
How BMW’s N54 and N63 Engines Paved the Way for Modern Turbocharging

Car enthusiasts of a certain age may feel particularly dated by the following fact: the first two powerplants to mark BMW’s mass-market adoption of twin-turbo engines are about to start turning 20. Launching in the mid-2000s, BMW’s first mainstream twin-turbo engines were inline-six or V8 options that arrived in an…

27, Jul 2025
Lego Ferrari FXX K Launches With Reasonable Price

Basically any model kit of a Ferrari will be substantially more affordable than the real thing, so this Lego Technic kit was going to clear that hurdle almost by default. Lego kits, though, aren’t always that affordable, especially the Technic kits, which can be large with intricate mechanisms for working…

27, Jul 2025
The Lexus LC 500h Is A Rare Hybrid Sports Coupe

Sporty. Rare. Coupe. In the motoring world, these words can get enthusiasts excited. They hint at a car that promises to deliver the immersive and intoxicating driving experience we crave. For example, consider the Lexus LFA, a dedicated supercar that delivers on every level and deserves a place among the…

26, Jul 2025
Legendary Thief Inspires Obscure Sports Car

Since roughly the 1930s, concept cars have been the preferred method for automakers to showcase what their vision for the future entails. When it comes to the widely-accepted first concept car, the 1938 Buick Y-Job, it was the American automaker’s attempt to show the motoring public what Buick was capable…

26, Jul 2025
This Innovative ’90s Concept Paved The Way For BMW’s Mini

If you thought the BMW i3 was small, wait until you see this forgotten concept car from 1993. The BMW Z13 was shrunk down to the smallest possible dimensions: it was 22 inches shorter than the i3, and only had space for three occupants. The product of a BMW division…

25, Jul 2025
Mercedes-Benz Concept AMG GT Track Sport Teased

Mercedes-AMG has given us a first taste of a new member of its growing GT family of sports cars, and this one is shaping up to be the fastest yet. The Affalterbach tuner has released a series of teaser photos for what it’s calling the Concept AMG GT Track Sport…

25, Jul 2025
2026 Toyota Corolla Has More Standard Tech, But You’ll Pay A Little Extra

The 2026 Toyota Corolla sedan and Corolla Hybrid are almost here, and despite ongoing inflation and an 11th-hour tariff deal for Japan, prices are rising only slightly compared to the 2025 models. Better still, the Corolla now has a longer list of standard technology and safety features, with the automaker…

24, Jul 2025
Honda Is Giving The Prelude The Suspension And Brakes From Civic Type R

Honda has just confirmed the best thing yet about its upcoming Prelude coupe. Yes, it’s something we sort of already knew, but getting it directly from the source means it’s actually happening. Base Trim Engine 2.0-liter inline-4 gas hybrid Base Trim Transmission CVT (unconfirmed) Base Trim Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Base…

24, Jul 2025
Tesla Model Y Price History: Then And Now

Since the Tesla Model Y was introduced to the brand’s lineup, the all-electric compact SUV has proven to be a popular choice and one of Tesla’s best-selling vehicles; at one point, it was also the best-selling car in the world. Part of why it has been so successful is that…

23, Jul 2025
Slick Sedans Have Never Been So Cool

The all-electric Audi A6 Sportback e-tron arrives with up to 392 miles of range, and an obsession with aerodynamic efficiency. Like the regular A6, the Sportback e-tron is a spacious sedan with sophisticated styling, a smooth ride, plenty of power, and has a sporty S6 version available. The Audi A6…

23, Jul 2025
Last Chance to Save Before Tax Credit Ends

The landscape for United States-built electric vehicles in the country is set to change considerably within the next few months, as the US government is set to make buying them more costly. As of the time of writing in July 2025, the government offers a $7,500 tax credit for those…

22, Jul 2025
Adapters For Tesla NACS Connectors Arrive For Honda And Acura EV Owners

The task of using public charging has become a lot more convenient for owners of electric vehicles from Honda and its more premium Acura brand. A new Honda-approved adapter is now available from dealerships for both brands, as well as through Honda’s DreamShop online store for genuine parts. The automaker…

22, Jul 2025
Can The Exotic Corvette ZR1 Outdrag The Tesla Model S Plaid?

Properly sorted EVs are ridiculously quick. Electric motors produce maximum torque instantaneously, meaning if the powertrain controllers allow it (and the tires can withstand the abuse), even the heaviest EVs leap off the line with ferocity. That’s certainly the case with the Tesla Model S Plaid, which can accelerate to…

21, Jul 2025
Video: The Lexus LC 500 Is Back For 2026 With Speial Editions

The 2026 Lexus LC lineup has new options, special editions, and the same glorious NA V8 engine we love.

21, Jul 2025
Why The 2011 Chevrolet Volt Is A Revolutionary Bargain

Electric vehicles are improving all the time, with next-generation models from the likes of Toyota and Hyundai set to eclipse the 500-mile range benchmark thanks to the development of solid-state batteries. The batteries currently used in EVs are made from lithium-ion, which reduces peak range significantly, even if many new…

20, Jul 2025
Hyundai Quietly Drops Complex (And Problematic) Gearbox In 2026 Santa Fe And Santa Cruz

Dual-clutch transmissions are often chosen by automakers for their promise of crisp shifts, near-seamless power delivery, and improved fuel economy. They are commonly seen in sporty cars, like the lauded Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) in the 911s, but sometimes they do appear on more mainstream nameplates, such as the Hyundai Santa…

20, Jul 2025
Toyota Wins Big In recent Brand Loyalty Study

Choice is one of the surest signs of a thriving economy, right? Only a healthy economy can support the risk-taking and niche segments that make a wide variety of buying options possible. And, when we’re not doing so hot, choice is one of the first things to go away. How…

19, Jul 2025
Zora Arkus-Duntov’s 1974 Corvette Is Being Restored

Following a multi-year preservation project, Zora Arkus-Duntov’s two-tone 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will go on display at the redesigned Corvette Hall of Fame exhibition in August. Unlike a traditional restoration, Arkus-Duntov’s car hasn’t been changed back to factory condition or parts replaced. Instead, the car was pulled apart and every component…

19, Jul 2025
The New Faraday Future FX Super One Van Has An Emoji Face And EREV Power

Faraday Future just revealed the first vehicle in its more attainable (read: cheaper) Faraday X lineup, called the FX Super One. Taking the form of a luxurious minivan, the FX Super One is stuffed with aspirational, somewhat gimmicky technology, including the imaginatively named Front AI Communication Ecosystem (F.A.C.E. for short),…

18, Jul 2025
1993 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning With 150 Miles Heads To Auction

A limited-edition 1993 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning with only 150 miles on the clock is up for auction on Bring A Trailer, and this pickup’s bid price has already risen to $66,000 with just over five days to go. The only items we can see missing are the original tires.…

16, Jul 2025
The Nissan Elgrand Is A Luxurious Minivan That Can Now Come To The US

Having a large family can be demanding at the best of times, but it can be even trickier if you don’t have the machinery needed to transport them around in comfort. A minivan is the ideal weapon for the job, as the high roof provides easier access and exits than…

15, Jul 2025
Fastest Electric SUV Models On Sale Right Now

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is in full swing, especially when it comes to SUVs. More than that, it is reshaping the way we view performance SUVs in 2025. Though still in small and limited numbers, SUVs are becoming electrified powerhouses, possessing insane speeds controlled by the latest in-vehicle technologies.…

15, Jul 2025
Does BMW’s Three-Row Performance SUV Make Sense

In the automotive landscape, high-end, three-row SUVs are quite something. First becoming iconic for their luxurious interiors and comfortable appointments, the large SUV segment soon became something else: a place for automakers to show off their skills at making things powerful, fast, and desirable. Even the likes of Ferrari and…

14, Jul 2025
The 1988 Honda CRX Si Has Exploded In Value

Purchasing a classic car as an investment can be a dangerous business but equally a very lucrative one. The value of a particular model can spike at any moment, which can be disappointing when the model you want suddenly experiences a huge rise in worth before you can save enough…

13, Jul 2025
10 Affordable Cars That Will Become Classics in the Future

We can’t predict the future, but we can generally figure out why some cars still resonate with more than others by the time they become classics. A blend of nostalgia, style, and just-right engineering can turn some cars into instant classics. We’ve already mentioned some surprising classics for 2025, including…

13, Jul 2025
Ghost, Wraith, Flying Spur and Continental GT Face Off

If you’re searching in the ultra-luxury automotive sector, Rolls-Royce and Bentley may be vying for your attention. After all, these two British manufacturers represent the pinnacle in terms of craftsmanship, prestige, and exclusivity and each one can make a powerful play for your dollar. However, if you’d rather not buy…

12, Jul 2025
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owner Completes 12,000-Mile Journey To The Arctic Ocean

Hyundai is touting how an Ioniq 5 owner completed an EV road trip from Hyundai Canada’s head office in Markham, Ontario, to the shores of the Arctic Ocean in Tuktoyaktuk in the Northwest Territories (NWT). The journey captured immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences for hospitals as part of Hyundai Hope…

12, Jul 2025
Cheapest Volkswagen Cars To Buy In 2025

Quick Links 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Most of Volkswagen’s models are affordable despite looking and feeling nicer than their prices may suggest. Even the cheapest model of 2025 is more than adequate for a budget car. In this world of constant inflation, price gauging, ridiculously unnecessary tariffs, and rent monopolies,…

11, Jul 2025
How Technology And Drivetrains Revolutionized The Segment In The 2000s

Yes, sure, the Golf GTI has been around since the early 1980s. Along with a bunch of other hot hatch exotics, like the Peugeot 205 GTi and the Lancia Delta Integrale. They’ve always been there, providing young petrol heads an opportunity to taste good acceleration, decent top speed, and road…

11, Jul 2025
Toyota’s Land Cruiser Is An Investment You Can Drive

When Toyota set out to create the Land Cruiser, it had no idea it would turn into an icon. But eight generations and over 10 million Land Cruisers later, it stands high above countless other nameplates as a testament to quality, reliability, and capability. Build something great, and the buyers…

10, Jul 2025
Cruise Autonomous Bolt EVs Are Back On The Road, Testing New GM Tech

After 10 years and billions of dollars, GM decided last December that it was time to pull the plug on its self-driving arm, Cruise. It brought many of the software engineers and other autonomous vehicle experts into other GM efforts, but what is it doing with the dozens of Chevrolet…

10, Jul 2025
Porsche Goes Dark With The 2026 Taycan Black Edition

New-car shoppers love blackout packages, which bundle dark-finished exterior trim and wheels with typically monochromatic interior and paint choices for a sinister look. Porsche will dip a toe in that space with the 2026 Taycan Black Edition, which follows the same tactic as Mercedes-AMG’s Night Edition packages (and, further down…

9, Jul 2025
BMW Smashes Mercedes, Audi In Q2 Sales

The rivalry among BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz has lasted for decades, with each brand having its ups and downs. Right now, BMW is on the up, and the other two are on the down. For the first half of 2025, the brand of the blue-and-white roundel is clobbering the ones…

9, Jul 2025
718 Cayman And Boxster Sales Are Surging As Porsche Prepares To Kill It

It’s early July, which means car manufacturers have been releasing their Q2 2025 sales reports. The numbers are looking up for Ram V8s. Not as much for Kia EVs. Porsche reports a strong sales year thus far in the United States. Sales have increased 11.4% year-to-date, from a record Porsche…

8, Jul 2025
10 Vehicles Toyota’s New 450 Horsepower Engine Could Transform

It’s Toyota’s world, and we’re just living in it. The Japanese automaker has made all the right moves over the last decade, resulting in a practically unparalleled market dominance. Are some of these designs polarizing? Sure. There are also more practical, fuel-efficient, and powerful options from competitors. However, those vehicles…

8, Jul 2025
A Smarter Choice Than An M3

When mentioingn the BMW M3 in any conversation, you quickly realize that many see it as the poster child for performance cars. It’s loud and fast, and the one that most enthusiasts want. Below it in the 3 Series lineup is the 2025 BMW M340i. It doesn’t shout its intention…

7, Jul 2025
Maserati Will Show Its Latest Car This Weekend

Much of the news surrounding Maserati has been bad lately, particularly the never-ending rumors that Stellantis may look to off-load the brand to someone else. Maserati may finally get a little break in the storm of worrisome headlines when it reveals a new model, and surprisingly soon. The company announced…

7, Jul 2025
The Last Exclusively-V12-Powered Station Wagon

Quick Links Detailed Specs & Features The Ferrari FF’s Successor Those of us in the US are especially aware of the death of the station wagon. If we turn back the clock a few decades, the station wagon was one of the most common sights on American roadways. One of…

6, Jul 2025
Eight Italian Cars That Provide Reliable Style

“Fix it again, Tony.” Yes, we all know the tropes about Italian cars, like this playful acronym for Fiat. The stories that Italian cars will break down at the most unfortunate of moments. That Lancias were rusting so badly it sounded like a clock ticking in the garage. Or that…

6, Jul 2025
The Top 10 Restomods Based on Other Classics

We’ve thrown around the term’ restomod’ quite a bit over the last few years, as there has been an influx of restomodding. Usually, when we see a new restomod unveiled to the world, it’s more often than not a reimagined Porsche. Related This Classic Rolls-Royce Phantom EV Restomod Laughs At…

5, Jul 2025
2025 Lincoln Navigator Test Drive Review Proves American Luxury Is Back On Top

Lincoln created the modern full-size luxury SUV segment when it released the first-generation Navigator in 1998. General Motors quickly responded with a luxury SUV of its own, the Cadillac Escalade, just one year later. Though the Navigator saw early success, outselling the Escalade in each of its first seven years…

5, Jul 2025
The Forgotten Version of Mazda’s Rotary Sports Car

Mazda’s sports cars may be few and far between today, with the MX-5 Miata being the only roadster left for a fun track day. But it wasn’t always that way. Powered by a Wankel rotary engine, all three generations of the RX-7 defy normal automotive tradition. Most enthusiasts are aware…

4, Jul 2025
10 Mercedes AMGs You Can Now Buy For Less Than A Top-Spec Honda Accord

These days, it seems that new car prices – along with used car prices, for that matter – are continuing to rise quickly. Of course, there are some likely temporary governmental reasons that add to this fact. Historically, though, it’s rare that prices decrease for new goods after they’ve been…

4, Jul 2025
Land Rover Defender OCTA Black Really Doesn’t Like Color

One of the tried-and-true methods automakers have used to create a quick and affordable special edition, is to add black trim. Each company has its own name for the packages, such as Nightshade, Midnight, and many more. However, they’re all basically the same: they swap chrome pieces for black examples.…

3, Jul 2025
Video: BMW M Has Another Low-Volume Special Edition In The Works

Following the success of the 3.0 CSL, Skytop, and Speedtop, one of the next low-volume BMW models has been confirmed as an M product.

3, Jul 2025
The Ferrari Amalfi’s Steering Wheel Can Be Retrofitted To Other Models

Typically, the worst part of a modern Ferrari beyond the exclusivity and asking price is its human-machine interface, which makes sense. It’s a super sports car meant to be driven, and attempting to simplify that experience with touch interfaces makes sense on paper. Numerous quick functions that can be achieved…

2, Jul 2025
10 Obscure European Cars You Can Now Import To The USA

If you’re a car enthusiast in the United States with a passion for European cars, you will no doubt be familiar with the 25-year import rule. Every year, new models join the ranks of vehicles eligible to be imported to the United States. Today, we are looking at some of…

2, Jul 2025
Most Expensive New Cars You Can Buy In 2025

Whether you’re looking for the utmost luxury in a land yacht to end all land yachts, or the most insane hypercar money can buy, there’s a car out there for you, so long as you can afford it. There are more 500k cars for sale than you might expect. What…

1, Jul 2025
The Most Reliable $10,000 Used SUVs Nobody Talks About

When we think of reliable SUVs, often some big names come to mind. The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of them, and the Jeep Cherokee XJ is another, plus you can never go wrong with the Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4. All of these vehicles are renowned for racking up…

1, Jul 2025
What Is An EGR Valve And Common EGR Problems To Look Out For

Quick Links What To Expect When Problems Arise Common Causes Of EGR Failure And Associated Symptoms You’re driving down the road and having a normal day behind the wheel of your car. You look down on the dashboard to check your gauges and speed, but you notice that a little…

30, Jun 2025
The Lotus Europa Was A Failure But Had An Impact On Tesla

With an illustrious history dating back 60 years, the 2006 Lotus Europa S may not have set the sales charts on fire, but its impact on the automotive sector carries far more weight than you might expect. In fact, it formed an integral part of two major EV projects. Lotus…

30, Jun 2025
Ram HD Debuts Black Express, Warlock Packages For Base-Model Trucks

At the beginning of June, Ram launched the first of what’s expected to be 25 new products in 18 months. Some of those include the return of the Hemi V8 to the Ram 1500, and one is likely to be the pioneering Ramcharger range-extended hybrid – the first such truck…

29, Jun 2025
Before BMW North America, Max Hoffman Controlled Its U.S. Interests

What do BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Fiat, and Jaguar have in common? They can all list Max Hoffman among their early proponents in the U.S. market. The Austrian-born businessperson was an early champion of the Continent, importing a variety of cars to America through his New York showroom. Among them was the…

28, Jun 2025
The 40-Year-Old Mitsubishi Engine That Still Powers New Cars To This Day

Hyundai has been in business in South Korea since 1967, and it’s difficult to imagine the American highways without Elantras, Santa Fes, and Sonatas filling out the ranks. But, 40-something years ago, Hyundai didn’t have any presence in the US market at all. And we don’t mean that they were…

28, Jun 2025
This Tesla Just Delivered Itself With No Driver

With the advent of self-driving cars, it’s only a matter of time before a vehicle drives itself right to its new owner’s doorstep after purchase. And that time is now as Tesla has announced that it has completed its first driverless vehicle delivery in Texas. The car? A brand-new, fresh…

27, Jun 2025
Gas Power Is Still On The Menu For Hyundai’s Fast N Cars

You might not know it to look at the changes to the Hyundai N lineup in the last few years, but the Korean car company’s performance brand isn’t committed to electric only. The division that brought us models like the Veloster N, Kona N, and i30 N won’t only have…

27, Jun 2025
Watch First Road Test Of 1,500-Horsepower F1-Sounding Supercar

What you’re looking at here is the Mazzei Formula Five, a Le Mans-style prototype built from a kit car, but which, incredible as it may seem, is also fully road legal. It looks amazing, but the real magic is what’s beneath that rear canopy. It’s a Mazda-inspired five-rotor engine –…

26, Jun 2025
16 Engine Oscars: The One V6 Every Car Enthusiast Needs to Know About

In the automotive world, there are few accolades with more status and meaning than Ward’s 10 Best Engines list. As an automaker, having one of your mills receive this honor means your engine is now forever etched into the fabric of automotive history. Not to mention, having a powerplant featured…

26, Jun 2025
2026 Ford Escape May Be Unavailable In Six US States, Report Says

The Ford Escape, which is expected to cease production by the end of 2025, could continue into the 2026 model year. However, a new report claims that not everyone can buy one. The compact SUV will allegedly not be available for purchase in six states starting next year. A report…

25, Jun 2025
How Russia’s Most Famous Off-Roader Compares With Its Offspring

The Lada Niva is one of those cars that has become a household name not through its accomplishments, but through its comedy value. The frequent subject of jokes among car enthusiasts, this boxy off-roader is Russia’s most famous automotive product. Famous for its poor build quality, it is a rare…

25, Jun 2025
Stellantis And Renault Beg For Reduced Regulations So They Can Compete

Chinese car companies have been enjoying a bigger slice of the pie in the European market, and its native brands are lobbying for their survival. Stellantis (comprising Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, et al.) and Renault have joined forces to lobby the European Union for a new class of car with reduced…

24, Jun 2025
Future Pickup Trucks Worth Waiting For

Americans love pickup trucks, and that truism is no longer bound geographically or politically. Car enthusiasts love trucks. Off-road enthusiasts love trucks. Trucks serve the people doing a hard day’s work for a living, often for employers and customers who are also driving pickup trucks. We can’t say much with…

24, Jun 2025
Hertz Now Uses AI To Check Rentals For Damage, And It Seems Super Sketchy

Hertz, a name synonymous with car rental, announced in April that it would partner with artificial intelligence company UVeye on an automated vehicle inspection system to check for damages. The system, which uses a brightly illuminated, drive-through camera, compares images of a car before pickup and after return, then assesses…

23, Jun 2025
This Is The Last Pickup Truck In America With A Manual Transmission

There was a time when ordering a pickup with a manual transmission was a sign you were a trucker who knew how to get things done. These systems could get the most out of the engines and allowed owners to push, pull, and carry items that automatic transmission trucks could…

23, Jun 2025
The Most Reliable Ford Ranger Of The Last 25 Years

The Ford Ranger has been on the market since the 1983 model year, when the blue oval introduced the compact pickup to replace the Courier, a truck that bore the Ford name, but which was actually a rebadged Mazda B. Ford eventually discontinued the compact pickup in 2012, despite strong…

22, Jun 2025
Lamborghini Revuelto Sells For Twice Its Original Price, Thanks To You Know Who

The Revuelto is the quickest Lamborghini ever, even beating the Aventador SVJ when it comes to straight-line acceleration. That extreme performance surely warrants an exorbitant price tag, right? Well, you’re correct, as the first plug-in hybrid Lambo has an asking base price of over $600,000. But if you want an…

22, Jun 2025
The Best Used Ford Hot Hatch You Can Buy Is…

Ford has officially killed the hot hatch for good, and the last model to fall was the Focus ST. A few years earlier, another Ford hot hatch wearing the ‘ST’ badge made its final bow as well. That model was the Ford Fiesta ST, the last true-to-the-original-recipe hot hatch sold…

21, Jun 2025
BMW Says Its Neue Klasse Cars Are Like Octopuses, But Better

We’ve seen some strange ad campaigns from car companies over the years, from hamsters in Kia Souls to Charlie Sheen shilling for Fiat. This new campaign from BMW might top all those, though. It features a computer-generated octopus. It’s named “Okto,” which we can’t say is particularly creative, but, hey,…

21, Jun 2025
Porsche Built Two Special-Edition 911s With The Same Production Number

One of the important things for many car enthusiasts is having a vehicle that’s unique. It’s got to have something that other versions of the car don’t have. This mindset can be indulged to extreme levels when it comes to wealthy buyers with expensive cars. It’s part of why many…

20, Jun 2025
This Rare Rolls-Royce Is Surprisingly Affordable In 2025

When it comes to owning a range-topping luxury car, few brands fit the bill better than Rolls-Royce. They may not have a sterling reliability and build quality record, but their cabins are infinitely plush, and their rides tend to feel closer to wafting along on a magic carpet than a…

20, Jun 2025
The Most Reliable Mazda Of The Last 25 Years Is Exactly What You Expected

While Toyota and Honda have reigned supreme in the Japanese mass-market for decades, Mazda has always seemed to take a quiet seat just behind them in terms of popularity. However, that doesn’t mean Mazda has been without their fair share of widely-popular automotive hits, such as the RX-7 and RX-8…

19, Jun 2025
In-Wheel Motors Make This Defender Restomod Worth The Weight

A classic Land Rover Defender sounds like a great idea until you’re faced with the realities of this tractor for the road. Ergonomics, designed for the army, a series of gas and diesel engines that produce more noise and smoke than they do forward motion. It’s no wonder that a…

19, Jun 2025
Feds’ Seven-Year Nissan Investigation Ends Without A Recall

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just closed a seven-year investigation into certain Nissan Altima and Maxima models, yet despite that drawn-out process, the feds won’t be mandating a recall. NHTSA closed its investigation into 2 million Nissan sedans today, saying that declining numbers of reports contributed to…

18, Jun 2025
Audi RS6 To Keep V8 Alongside Electric Version

An all-new generation of Audi’s iconic and epic RS6 is set to go on sale next year. And when this all-new superwagon arrives, it will also be offered as a sedan for the first time in 16 years. If that’s not enough of a change of pace for you, then…

18, Jun 2025
Ram’s New Truck Warranty Blows Ford Out Of The Water

Ram had a rough sales year in 2024, and the brand has embarked on an all-out recovery effort. Ram issued a mea culpa for its “wokeness” and returned the Hemi V8 as an option to the Ram 1500 lineup, but its efforts to make amends aren’t stopping there. The brand…

17, Jun 2025
The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Has Lost $20,000 In Value Over Three Years

Is a slightly used Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing the best way to spend $50,000 on a performance sedan today? When it first bowed in 2022, the CT4-V Blackwing was the most powerful and fastest subcompact Cadillac ever. With the spirit of the former ATS-V behind it, in addition to some of…

17, Jun 2025
Video: A Stellantis Brand Has Beaten VW To The First Electric GTI

There’s a new GTI in town, and it doesn’t come from Volkswagen. It’s the Peugeot e-208 GTI, and the big news is it’s electric.

16, Jun 2025
Porsche’s Most Powerful Flat-Four Sports Car Costs The Same As A Toyota Supra

While V8-powered sports cars like the Jaguar F-Type SVR and the Chevrolet Corvette will get your pulse racing with their throaty engine notes and breathtaking turn of pace, they’ll also quickly drain your wallet of cash due to how often you’ll need to make a trip to the gas station.…

16, Jun 2025
10 Reasons The F-150 Lobo Is The Coolest Looking Truck We’ve Seen In A While

If you like the mean, streetwise look of the Ford Maverick Lobo, then you’re already a fan of lead exterior automotive designer Josh Blundo, who also handled the visual design of the forthcoming Ford F-150 Lobo. Blundo has drawn on his own passion for street truck culture to create what…

15, Jun 2025
The Real Reason Chinese Cars Will Never Succeed In America, And It Has Nothing To Do With Tariffs

What’s in a name? In automotive terms, quite a lot. As you read this, Chrysler is celebrating 100 years of existence. It officially became Chrysler on June 6, 1925, and has had a non-stop run since. Customers know and trust the name, even though the parent company dropped the ball…

15, Jun 2025
Ford’s Final RS Hot Hatch Might Be A Better Buy At $30,000

When referencing fast Fords, two of the most fearsome letters that can be mentioned in the same breath are RS. Only the brand’s fastest and most performance-focused offerings are adorned with the nameplate, with models like the legendary Escort RS Cosworth and the Group B-killing RS200 being included under the…

14, Jun 2025
Why The Tesla Roadster Is A Guaranteed Future Classic

Quick Links The First Generation Tesla Roadster: An Overview A Meme On Wheels: The Second Generation When looking at Tesla’s history and lineup, the first vehicle made by what was then a small startup is frequently forgotten or ignored: the first-generation Roadster, a car with a very small production run…

14, Jun 2025
HWA Continues Testing EVO Prototype Tribute To Mercedes 190E 2.5-16 Evo II Icon

Development of HWA’s EVO prototype, a restomod tribute to the legendary Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II, has taken “an extraordinary step” with track testing currently focused on the car’s traction control system. As confirmed via a post on social media, HWA is conducting tests on an in-house electronic stability system…

13, Jun 2025
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Is Approximately $2,000 More Expensive

If you’re looking at a Ford Bronco Sport instead of its larger and more capable sibling, there’s a good chance you’re making the choice because you want to save some cash. Sure, it might be because you prefer the Sport’s smaller size. But when it comes to compact crossovers, affordability…

13, Jun 2025
The Sporty Street F-150 Is Back

With its model lines filled to bursting with off-road variants, Ford is finally turning its attention to street-oriented pickup trucks. It started testing the waters with its littlest pickup, the Maverick Lobo, and now it’s applying the idea to Ford’s and America’s best-selling model line, the F-150. It also adopts…

12, Jun 2025
6 Honda CR-Vs Have Just Been Recalled And Owners Ordered To Park Outdoors

It’s wonderfully refreshing to report a recall of such tiny proportions, but it’s not a silly reason, like when Honda recalled 20,000 Odyssey minivans because the badge was placed on the wrong side of the tailgate. Instead, Honda has issued a recall for six 2025 model year Honda CR-Vs to…

12, Jun 2025
Beloved Engines Killed By Stellantis

Many consumers can’t tell you what type of engine fits into their chosen form of transportation and, so long as it gets them from A to B, they don’t care less. However, a legion of enthusiasts will take a different approach and can rattle off every last statistic to show…

11, Jun 2025
Shelby’s First Super Snake Was One Of A Kind

For Ford fans, any Mustang wearing a Shelby badge commands neck-spraining performance. From the V8-powered monsters of the 2000s to the most recent members wielding impressive levels of power, Shelby American has, for decades, been the source of souped-up Ford Mustangs and a few other models from Ford’s catalog. Ford…

11, Jun 2025
The Forgotten American Hot Hatch With A V8 Engine

While many vehicle segments have been around for over a century, such as the sedan and the truck, the hot hatchback is one that got its unofficial start just under half a century ago. It was 1976, and the Volkswagen Golf GTI debuted to immediate and widespread popularity, having come…

10, Jun 2025
Alfa Romeo’s ‘Daring New Chapter’ Was Just A Massive Disappointment

Remember Alfa Romeo’s teaser from last week? The cryptic one with a lone triangle against a red background with three words: Passion Flows Strong. Naturally, we got excited. The date touted for the announcement was today, June 10, the week of the 24 Hours of Le Mans – for any…

10, Jun 2025
Mazda’s Last Rotary-Powered Sports Car Is A Bargain In 2025

The Mazda RX-8 is a well-known model among car enthusiasts for its unique place in automotive history: when it was discontinued, it also brought an end to Mazda’s decades-long tradition of building rotary engines, a rather unusual layout in the automotive world. Base Trim Engine 1.3L Rotary Gas Base Trim…

9, Jun 2025
Porsche Has Made A Decision On Its American Car-Building Ambitions

There’s no model in Porsche’s lineup with even a single percentage point of American content, making the automaker – whose biggest market for top-sellers like the Cayenne and Macan is the U.S. – extremely vulnerable to tariffs. Porsche has warned that it will have to increase prices as a result,…

9, Jun 2025
The 2014-2017 Maserati Quattroporte Offers A Ferrari V8 And Italian Styling

Like most folks who have any interest in cars, lusting after an exotic, Italian model is nothing out of the ordinary for me. Many of us grew up gazing longingly at Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and even Maseratis while we hoped that one day, somehow, we’d be able to afford one. It…

8, Jun 2025
Here’s How Much Money You’ll Need For The Final Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

It’s always sad when a revered vehicle model is carted off to its retirement home, and 2015 is a dark year for JDM enthusiasts around the world. The battle between the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and the Subaru Impreza WRX STI to be the best Japanese sports sedan was one for…

8, Jun 2025
The Performance Car Designed Specifically For Manual Shifter Lovers

Quick Links The BMW Z4 M40i Handschalter Package Are There Any Other Manual BMWs Left? It’s certainly great to see some auto manufacturers making a concerted effort to bring back – or at least hold onto – the manual transmission. Companies like BMW built their entire sporting image on cars…

7, Jun 2025
Why Some Cars Have More Doors Than Places To Sit

When most people choose a four-door car over something small and sporty with just two seats, like a Chevy Corvette or Porsche 911, it’s usually for the added practicality – extra space for passengers, easier access, and all the comforts of a traditional sedan or SUV. But every so often,…

7, Jun 2025
The $30,000 Used Performance Sedan That Will Get You To 60 MPH In Less Than 3 Seconds

These are strange times we’re living in. It wasn’t that long ago that achieving 0-60 mph in the three-second range was the exclusive domain of supercars starting at a bare minimum of a couple of hundred thousand dollars. But cars keep getting quicker, the technology keeps getting cheaper, and nothing…