reporter

The reintroduction of the Chevrolet Bolt was a big deal last year, given the popularity of the older model and the lack of attainable EVs. Starting at just $27,600, it’s currently the cheapest new EV you can buy in the country, undercutting the most affordable Nissan Leaf by over $2,000. But the new Bolt won’t be around for long, as GM has already confirmed when the small EV will end production, confirming the manufacturer’s initial statement that this would be a limited-run model. Here’s how long you have left to buy the Bolt. Bolt To Make Way For Gas SUV General Motors Manufactured in Kansas, the Bolt is only expected to stick around until 2028, with a roughly 18-month production run. That’s according to a report from Bloomberg, in which GM said it will convert the Kansas plant to accommodate a gas-powered SUV from Buick. That vehicle is the Envision, which is currently being built in China. Once the Envision moves to the Kansas factory, that’ll be the end of the new Bolt. "When we revealed Bolt in October, we said it'd be a limited-run model, which we are bringing back due to strong customer demand," a Chevrolet spokesperson told Inside EVs. "We also said it would account for the majority of EV volume for Chevrolet in 2026, alongside the Chevrolet Equinox EV. We reiterate that today." Buick sold over 40,000 Envisions in the United States last year. Although that was down by 11%, it’s still a fairly substantial number of SUVs that remain vulnerable to the Trump administration’s tariffs on imported vehicles. Moving production to the U.S. will help Buick navigate this challenge. Related: The Most Expensive 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Costs More Than a Tesla Model Y Other Cheap EVs: Current and Future 2026 Nissan Leaf Cole Attisha View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article Once the Bolt disappears (again), the Nissan Leaf will likely be America’s cheapest EV once more. An even more affordable Leaf trim, the Leaf S, is expected to arrive well before the Bolt goes out of production. That model should start at under $27,000; it’ll have 174 horsepower and a smaller 52-kWh battery. Beyond the Leaf, there are precious few affordable EVs on the horizon—and only one with a planned MSRP of below $30,000. Ford’s $30,000 electric pickup is the most significant of these, while Rivian’s retro R3 will arrive in 2027, hopefully with an MSRP of under $40,000. Slate, a new brand that’s building a basic electric pickup, promises a price in the mid-$20,000 range. The Toyota C-HR and Subaru Uncharted are other upcoming electric crossovers, but at around $35k, neither will be as cheap as the Leaf. While the new Bolt’s abbreviated production run is disappointing, the next year and a half should demonstrate consumers’ appetite for low-priced EVs, especially now that the federal tax credit has been scrapped. View the full article

A Short-Lived Entry into a Crowded SegmentThe Dodge Hornet debuted a few years ago as the American brand’s contender in the crowded small SUV market. Under the skin, though, the Hornet shared almost everything with the Alfa Romeo Tonale – same platform, same powertrains, both built in Italy. That close connection ended up hurting the Hornet more than helping it. Last week, Dodge made it official: the Hornet won’t be back for 2026. That wraps up the nameplate after only three years. But the Hornet isn’t gone just yet. Right now, you can still spot new ones sitting on dealer lots, quietly turning into some of the most heavily discounted Dodges you can buy. Stellantis Inventory Units Come With Huge DiscountsA quick search on Cars.com inventory listings shows about 179 new 2025 Dodge Hornets still up for grabs across the country. Most of what’s left are base GT models – around 138 units. There are about 37 R/T plug-in hybrids, but if you’re after a GT Plus or R/T Plus, good luck. Only a handful remain, and they’re basically gone. The real story is in the pricing. The Hornet GT starts at $29,995 before destination, or about $31,600 all-in. But on Cars.com, you’ll find new GTs listed for as little as $23,495, with most sitting between $24,000 and $28,000. That means you’re looking at discounts from $3,500 up to more than $8,000 off sticker price. The R/T plug-in hybrid follows the same trend. Its MSRP is $41,645 before destination, or about $43,200 delivered. Yet most listings land in the mid- to high-$30,000s, with some as low as $37,500. Even the higher trims are seeing $4,000 to $6,000 shaved off the price, which suggests dealers are more eager to clear inventory than to take advantage of any big factory incentives. Why the Hornet Was DiscontinuedThe Hornet’s early exit wasn’t just about slow sales, but that was a big part of it. By late 2024, more than 80 percent of the 2024 Hornet R/Ts were still sitting unsold, which was a red flag long before Dodge pulled the plug. Sales dropped hard last year – just 9,365 units, down 54 percent from the year before. Only 879 sold in the last quarter, an 82 percent plunge. Dodge blamed "shifts in the policy environment," which is code for tariffs hitting Italian-built cars. Add in the slow sales, and the Hornet was an obvious candidate for the chopping block. The good news: Dodge says it will keep supporting current owners. Stellantis View the 6 images of this gallery on the original article View the full article

This ultra-rare Yamaha YZF-R1 WorldSBK replica costs around $76,000, and only 21 examples exist worldwide. View the full article

Honda’s retro liter bike faces delay as the CB1000 Hornet's piston and oil consumption recall impacts production plans. View the full article

A Gymkhana Star Meets British Ultra-LuxuryAt first glance, Travis Pastrana and Bentley seem like they belong in entirely different automotive universes. Pastrana is synonymous with calculated chaos in gymkhana runs, rally stages, and stunts performed inches from disaster. Bentley, meanwhile, trades in old-world craftsmanship, hand-stitched leather, and refined excess. Yet in Supersports: FULL SEND, the unlikely pairing somehow makes perfect sense. Shot entirely at Bentley’s historic Crewe campus, the film throws Pastrana into the driver’s seat of the new Bentley Supersports and lets him do what he does best: push machinery far beyond expectations. The result is Bentley’s most dynamic film to date, proving that beneath the polished veneer, the brand still has motorsport DNA and a sense of humor about lighting up its own factory grounds with tire smoke. Supersports, Fully UnleashedThe star of the show is Bentley’s new Supersports, a now sold-out, 500-unit model packing 666 PS (650 horsepower) and rear-wheel drive. That combination alone signals a shift in attitude, but seeing the car sustain long slip angles, donuts, and precision drifts is genuinely eye-opening. To make that possible, Bentley engineers subtly modified the car. Pastrana’s model was fitted with a hydraulic handbrake, labeled “Mildred” after the Supersports’ internal project name, and with software tweaks that enabled power braking. Crucially, these mods were integrated cleanly into the car’s systems, preserving the Supersports’ composure while giving Pastrana the tools he needed. It's nimble, fun, and far more capable than expected from a production-based Bentley. Bentley View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article A Rolling Love Letter to Bentley’s Past and FutureBeyond the stunts, FULL SEND doubles as a cinematic tour of Bentley’s heritage and ambitions. Pastrana drifts past icons like the Le Mans–winning Speed 8, Continental GT3 race cars, and pre-war legends led by the priceless 1929 Team Blower. Even the W16-powered Hunaudières concept makes a cameo. The film also hints at what’s next. A camouflaged luxury urban SUV appears mid-run – expected to arrive as the baby Bentley Bentayga – while the final scene gathers every generation of Supersports, spanning a century, outside Bentley’s new paint shop. Production of the new Supersports begins in late 2026, with deliveries in early 2027. Until then, watching Pastrana turn Crewe into “Pymkhana” is a reminder that even the most refined brands can still go full send. Bentley View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article View the full article

A helmet created for MotoGP racers is now available from AGV to the public in a crazy new colorway.View the full article

Aznom’s latest concept car is the antithesis of quiet luxury. Called L’Epoque, this Italian-built electric limousine is the automotive definition of excess, and it wears that label with pride. Where many modern electric cars chase restraint, this one leans hard into spectacle, recalling the mindset behind the Cadillac Sixteen and the old-school bravado of the Duesenberg Model J. We've seen everything from a Batmobile-inspired sports car to talk of ultra electric camper vans and an electric Audi TT replacement. However, the L’Epoque reminds us what concept cars are all about: Extravagant. You might be thinking the L’Epoque is just another fever dream concept car with no chance of seeing the real world, but judging by Aznom's track record, you might be wrong. 1930s Design Meets The 2020s AZNOM Automotive AZNOM Automotive AZNOM Automotive Created by Aznom in collaboration with Camal Studio, L’Epoque stretches to more than 26 feet (8 meters) in length. That makes it almost twice as long as a Toyota Prius and around 9 feet (2.74 meters) longer than a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Size is the headline here, but the details matter just as much. An upright nose, long hood, and tapering tail clearly reference chauffeur-driven cars from the interwar years, while subtle cues nod toward modern Rolls-Royce lighting elements. Other design highlights include massive wheels, exaggerated arches, and an in-your-face grille purely for aesthetic purposes. Everything about it is polarizing, and that's exactly the point. A Literal Lounge on Wheels AZNOM Automotive AZNOM Automotive AZNOM Automotive That same philosophy carries over inside. Opening the rear suicide doors lifts part of the roof and opens the tiny front doors too, revealing an interior that we can only describe as a bite-sized Great Gatsby. Instead of a conventional bench, passengers get a sofa, a coffee table, a central cabinet that can be configured to whatever your heart desires, and what looks like a wooden floor. To keep the 1930s theme uninterrupted, screens remain hidden until needed. Materials draw heavily from Italian furniture design, with rich wood, leather, and fabrics taking priority over glossy, scratch-prone surfaces like piano black. Extensive soundproofing keeps the outside world at bay, while an AI assistant manages climate, lighting, and suspension. As you'd expect, this is something you'd want to be chauffeured in. An Absurd Idea With A Real Chance AZNOM Automotive AZNOM Automotive AZNOM Automotive Under the dramatic bodywork sits a surprisingly credible powertrain. Four electric motors deliver close to 1,000 hp, backed by a V6 range extender to support longer journeys, meaning the Aznom L’Epoque is technically an EREV. Adaptive suspension keeps the car level even on rough surfaces, ensuring comfort remains intact regardless of scale. For now, L’Epoque remains a one-off vision, but Aznom insists it could be built. The company has spent more than 15 years producing everything from bespoke Smart cars to wild Ram 1500-based creations, so this would not be entirely out of character. View the full article

Kawasaki’s farm bike proves utility-focused dual sports still have a place in today’s motorcycle market. View the full article

Crash Safety Tests MatterCrash safety tests are one of the best ways to see how cars sold in the US really hold up in protecting their occupants when things go sideways. While missing out on an IIHS Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ doesn’t mean a car is unsafe for daily driving, the tests reveal potential vulnerabilities. For 2026, IIHS tightened the rules, focusing on rear-seat protection in its updated moderate overlap front crash test. Plenty of models made the cut and grabbed Top Safety Pick+ honors. Some didn’t. Two of the misses are names you probably know: the 2026 Crosstrek and the 2026 WRX. What’s interesting is that these two sit at opposite ends of Subaru’s sales chart. The Crosstrek led the pack in 2025, racking up 191,724 sales early in the year. The WRX, on the other hand, was near the bottom, just ahead of the BRZ and Solterra. Where the WRX StumbledThe current WRX has been around since 2022, and Subaru has already tweaked the rear seat belts a few times to boost safety. They added new pretensioners, load limiters, and belt tongues for 2024, then made more changes for 2025 models built after August. Even after those updates, the 2026 WRX – which recently got a price cut – didn’t meet IIHS standards for a Top Safety Pick. In the new moderate overlap front test, the rear passenger dummy’s lap belt moved up from the pelvis to the abdomen, according to the report. That raises the risk of abdominal injury. IIHS gave the WRX a “Poor” rating for rear passenger chest injury protection and a “Marginal” score for rear passenger restraints and dummy movement. Since Top Safety Pick requires at least an “Acceptable” rating here, the WRX didn’t make the cut. Crosstrek: Same Problem, Bigger SpotlightThe Crosstrek’s case stands out even more, mostly because so many people buy one. Subaru gave it a redesign for 2024 and updated the rear seat belts for 2026, but those tweaks didn’t fully solve the problem IIHS found. Like the WRX, the Crosstrek’s rear passenger lap belt moved onto the abdomen in the moderate overlap test. The ratings were similar: “Acceptable” for rear passenger chest injury protection and “Marginal” for rear passenger restraints and movement. That one issue was enough to keep Subaru’s best-seller out of the 2026 Top Safety Pick running. For a brand that’s built its reputation on safety, this is more about details than a major problem. The Crosstrek and WRX are still solid cars, earning “Good” ratings in almost every other area. The new IIHS rules just highlight where there’s still work to do, especially for people riding in the back. Subaru View the 6 images of this gallery on the original article View the full article

There are two new Marc Marquez documentaries available to watch on YouTube. One is produced by TNT Sports and the other by MotoGP.View the full article

Valentino Rossi is suing his father's partner over a financial dispute; however, Rossi is adamant that money is not the issue.View the full article

The XYTE One blends scooter agility with car-style safety and weather protection in a compact electric package. View the full article

Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen can trace its roots back to 1962, and in the same decade, it first came up with its now-famous 20-spoke design, born from the desire to have something both striking and as ideal for distributing forces as the optimal five-spoke setup. Over the last six decades, the company has reinterpreted the basic formula over and over again, and in 2026, as BMW officially takes over control of the brand, more change is coming. A post recently shared on the BMW Alpina Instagram page teases a new Alpina wheel, still with 20 spokes, but now with a diamond-cut finish for the faces and gloss black paint between each spoke, along with a convex, not concave, slant for the outer edges of said spokes. BMW Will Make Ripples at Alpina, Not Waves From this image and the accompanying caption, it's clear that BMW intends to retain at least some of Alpina's signature design cues, but it also wants to leave a mark and help evolve the brand. The caption reads as follows: "A hallmark design from our heritage. The 20-spoke wheel continues its journey, symbolizing our commitment to the legacy we protect." BMW Alpina As touched on above, we've seen numerous variations of the 20-spoke wheel, and even a gold Oro Tecnico finish, but never before has a duo-tone wheel found a home on an Alpina product. This implies that BMW wants us to view Alpina in broadly the same light, but also as an entity with fresh blood. The most pertinent question now is, is this post teasing only new accessories or a new vehicle? The latter would make the most sense to make the most of the brand's fresh start. What BMW Alpina Could Be Up To Alpina Reports have indicated that BMW Alpina's first product under Munich's control will be a new 7 Series-based B7 with a V8 under the hood, and BMW recently trademarked the name XB8, potentially hinting at a reimagining of the XM, or heralding a new luxury nameplate above the X7. Alpina's naming rights being owned by the corporate giant that is the BMW Group gives the brand new vigor — vigor that could sustain a push further upmarket, potentially with Alpina turning into a direct rival to Mercedes-Maybach. Indeed, speculation that the Alpina name could someday be applied to ultra-luxury limited editions like the BMW Skytop has been rife. Whatever the case, the newly formed BMW Alpina is not wasting time applying its touch to the automotive landscape, and this teaser means developments will be brought to light imminently. View the full article

Over the years I’ve pulled a few engines apart that surprised me because they had damage inside that you would think might keep it from running, or at least running as well as it seemed to in the vehicle. On the other hand I’ve seen some with damage that seemed very minor at first glance but ended up being catastrophic. The worst things I’ve ever had to pull apart are engines that have broken and wedged parts and pieces together so nothing wants to come apart. But what if you can get the engine apart, but just can’t get the balancer off? That’s what is going down in this video from Peter Harrell, owner of Harrell Engine and Dyno, so we’re going to watch and be entertained, and maybe even learn something. Video Description: Let’s tear down a big block chevy. We run into problems as the crankshaft has welded itself to the balancer. How are we gonna get it apart? The post Engine Teardown Nightmare! This Crankshaft Welded Itself To The Balancer! Watch How Peter At HED Get’s This Thing Apart. appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Nationwide, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Doug Herbert join forces to combat distracted driving for Teen Driving Awareness Month.View the full article

Mitsubishi's Flagship SUV is Coming For SureIt's no secret that Mitsubishi is readying its return to the midsize SUV market. It was even an easter egg in one of the company's corporate videos recently, silently showing off its shadowy figure. There's a lot to be excited about here, given that it exited that segment about 20 years ago in America, and in 2021 for the rest of the world. Mitsubishi isn't naming the SUV officially just yet, though, but trademark filings over the years have suggested the return of the Montero nameplate. Now, a document from Australia finally reveals at least one of the names it will use once launched. MitsubishiMotorsTV/YouTube Ladies and Gentlemen, It's PajeroA document obtained by the Australian publication Drive shows several details about the SUV. Chief among these was the model name, and we can safely say that the Pajero nameplate is coming back. It's probably to no one's surprise, but it's a fitting name for a flagship SUV from Mitsubishi. Honestly, we wouldn't have it any other way...unless you're from a Spanish-speaking country. We'll leave you to Google what it means in Spanish, but this does open up the possibility of bringing back the Montero name as well. This model will be the largest SUV Mitsubishi will make, after all, so might as well use that connection from the past. Mitsubishi More Details EmergeThere were also other details shown in the document. The VIN reveals that the Pajero will be produced in Thailand instead of Japan. That's confirmed by the MMA at the start of the VIN, and VINs that start with ML to MR indicate that it does, indeed, come from The Land of Smiles. It'll likely be built in the same plant that rolls out Triton pickups and Australian-market Nissan Navaras. With its country of origin confirmed, there's a good chance that the Pajero will use the same platform as the aforementioned pickups. If so, that means the SUV will return to using a ladder frame chassis instead of a unibody like the third and fourth generations. Engines are still a mystery at this point, but the twin-turbo diesel from the Triton (201 horsepower, 387 lb-ft) could make its way under the hood, and perhaps a gas engine with some form of hybrid assist. Mitsubishi Coming to America?That's great news and all, but is there any chance of it coming to America? That'll depend on tariffs, and of course, interest. The Pajero/Montero could be a good potential rival to the Toyota4Runner. The two were competitors in the '80s all the way to the mid-'00s, after all. With Nissan also planning to revive the Xterra, it might be a good time to bring back a truck-based 4WD stateside. As for tariffs, there's currently a 19 percent reciprocal tariff for goods made in Thailand. It'll bump up the price for sure, and it might threaten the Pajero's chances of an American comeback, even with strong customer interest. View the full article

By one thousandth of a second, doorslammer world record holder Jimmy Taylor charged to the provisional No. 1 qualifier position Thursday night at the U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission at Bradenton Motorsports Park, earning the $5,000 Pro Line Racing “Off The Trailer” Bonus. He edged out Jason Harris, who qualified No. 1 and won the opening race of the three-race Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service. Harris is attempting to complete the Jerry Bickel Race Cars Clean Sweep Challenge, which will award him a brand-new Pro Mod rolling chassis if he can qualify No. 1 at all three Winter Series events. With a 3.555-second pass at 224.77 mph, Taylor asserted that Harris will have to go through him if he wants to go back-to-back. In addition to the opening Pro Mod qualifying session, Thursday’s action included two qualifying sessions for the FuelTech Radial Outlaws Racing Series drag radial classes – Pro 275, Limited Drag Radial, X275, and Ultra Street – as well as Pro 10.5. The increasingly popular True 10.5 category also ran one shakedown session. While Harris stole the show at the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks in early December, Taylor wasn’t far behind him in qualifying, as he ended up No. 2 on the final Snowbirds qualifying order. Determined to better that at the U.S. Street Nationals, Taylor and tuner and engine builder Carl Stevens Jr. went to work. Their efforts paid off when Taylor rolled to a 3.555 at 224.77 to come out on top of a Pro Mod qualifying session that saw 20 drivers dip into the 3.50-second range. “It’s insane that so many cars are already in the .50s,” Taylor said. “The bump’s definitely going to be in the .50s before it’s over with, but we’ve got another good run [Friday] night. I think the bump will be a .59 before it’s over with. I’m impressed. Everybody has just gained so much speed from the last race, even with the holidays and everything else. It’s crazy.” Though Taylor still has three more qualifying sessions before he can rest comfortably as the official No. 1 qualifier, he does have the Pro Line Racing “Off The Trailer” Bonus in the bag. It’s a $5,000 bonus awarded to the provisional No. 1 qualifier after the first qualifying session, regardless of engine builder. “That feels good, I ain’t gonna lie,” Taylor said. “Just to qualify No. 1 on the first pass against a field like this, it’s just phenomenal. We couldn’t be happier with it. It’s just amazing to be No. 1 out of all these cars, and going up against people that I’ve watched my whole life? Pretty wild.” As the most recent race winner and the Winter Series points leader, Harris ran in the final pair of the Pro Mod session. Driving his Harts Charger-boosted “Party Time” Harold Denton tribute ’69 Camaro, Harris lit up the scoreboard with a 3.556 at 211.33 to slide into the No. 2 spot behind Taylor. In addition to the JBRC Clean Sweep Challenge in qualifying, Harris is chasing the Elite Motorsports Million, which would pay him an unprecedented $1 million bonus if he can win all three Winter Series races. Canadian Justin Bond is third with a 3.563 at 211.83 in Scott Tidwell’s Harts Charger-equipped ’69 Camaro. Billy Banaka, the 2025 NHRA Pro Mod championship runner-up, qualified fourth in his ProCharged Billy Banaka Racing ’68 Camaro with a 3.565 at 210.77. Two-time NHRA Pro Mod world champion and 2025 WSOPM runner-up Stevie “Fast” Jackson laid down a 3.569 at 211.39 in the screw-blown Motion Raceworks “Shadow 3.0” ’68 Camaro. Frank Falter IV sits on the 32-car bump spot with a 3.632 at 207.78. In Pro 10.5, retired NFL superstar Fletcher Cox wheeled his nitrous-fed “Training Day” ’69 Camaro to the provisional No. 1 position. Cox, who reached the final round at the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals, posted a 3.895 at 189.36 in the opening qualifying session to take the early lead. Though numerous drivers improved in the second session, none of them were quick enough to pass Cox. Carson Baker, driving his ProCharged ’24 Camaro out of the Fireball Racing camp, ran a 3.914 at 196.02 to sit second. Canada’s Nick Agostino is third with a 3.930 at 201.64 in his turbocharged, small-block “Cannoli Express” ’69 Camaro. In FuelTech Radial Outlaws competition, the provisional No. 1 qualifiers are Lyle Barnett in Pro 275, Jamie Stanton in Limited Drag Radial, DJ McCain in X275, and Steve Romeo in Ultra Street. Barnett, who was the Pro Mod runner-up at the 2025 U.S. Street Nationals, drove Tommy Youmans’ Harts Charger-boosted “Salvage Title” Mustang to a 3.678 at 206.54 to lead the way. By just two thousandths of a second, Stanton in his ProCharged ’02 Camaro went to No. 1 with a 3.876 at 191.27 ahead of Bradenton’s own Brett LaSala. McCain, the defending series champion in X275, picked up where he left off in 2025 and powered to a 4.116 at 173.43 in his nitrous-fed “Vecna” C6 Corvette. Romeo in his Pennsylvania-based, ProCharged ’67 Chevelle ran a 4.402 at 158.52 to lead Ultra Street. Qualifying continues Friday with Pro Mod sessions at 9 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. and radial sessions at 11:15 a.m. and 4 p.m. General admission tickets are available for $35 per day on Friday and Sunday, while tickets for Saturday are $40. Active military and children ages 12 and under get in free. VIP packages are also available. Fans can watch the race through the official event livestream on www.FloRacing.com. For a detailed schedule, tickets, and other event info, visit www.RaceBMP.com. This story was originally published on January 22, 2026. The post Jimmy Taylor Edges Out Jason Harris For Thursday Provisional No. 1 Spot at U.S. Street Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

2026 Indian Chief Vintage Indian Motorcycle has expanded its Chief range for 2026 with the introduction of the Chief Vintage, a model that leans more heavily into traditional styling while retaining the modern chassis, electronics and engine package introduced with the current Chief platform. Inspired by Indian’s 1940s-era Chief models, the 2026 Chief Vintage combines […] The post Indian brings back vintage Chief styling in modern package appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

WorldSBK 2026 January Jerez Test – Day Two January 22, 2026 The 2026 WorldSBK pre-season began this week with a two-day private test at Circuito de Jerez–Ángel Nieto, though persistent rain and a track that stayed patchy even as it began to dry meant most teams treated the outing as a baseline and systems check […] The post Massive Jerez WorldSBK Test recap – Times/Notes/Quotes/Images appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

As you will have gathered, this article is not intended to explain how to keep your motorbike’s bodywork paint original looking. Quite the contrary! We’re going to give you some tips on how to make your two-wheeler look even better, with some amazing effects that will transform your bike and give it a real facelift. Body paints for motorbikes There are several types of paints for custom motorcycle: paints that change colour depending on the circumstances (chameleon paint), holographic paints, […] The post What special effects motorcycle paint can I use? appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

When Polaris announced that it was selling a majority stake in Indian Motorcycle to the private equity firm Carolwood LP, the internet buzzed with the usual chatter that accompanies such announcements. But despite the naysayers, the American marque hasn't skipped a beat.This year marks Indian's 125t... View the full article

‘The Complaint here is filled with inflammatory and disingenuous rhetoric, but none of it shows any wrongful conduct by Pacific Life.’ This is the key component of the argument made by Pacific Life Insurance in a legal filing on Thursday morning that motioned Judge Kenneth D. Bell of the Western District of North Carolina to dismiss the lawsuit brought forth against it and an independent ...Keep readingView the full article

things aren’t the way they were yesterday. Here, we’ll round up the biggest news stories of the last 24 hours on AutoBlog and divvy them up into bite-sized chunks that get right to the heart of the story, allowing you to go deeper if you want. Tesla takes home a win in court Getty In March 2022, a driver in her 2021 Tesla Model 3 lost control of her vehicle along Interstate 87 in Yonkers, New York. Conditions at the time were snowy and icy, and the vehicle crashed into two medians as a result. The driver sustained injuries from the resulting crash, per the police report. The driver went on to sue Tesla, claiming a frozen touchscreen caused loss of control. However, the case lacked supporting expert testimony, resulting in a win for Tesla. To read our full coverage of the suit and its dismissal, carry on below. Read More: Court Dismisses Lawsuit Claiming a Frozen Tesla Touchscreen Caused a Crash Mazda tilts towards hybrids as EVs face challenges Mazda Mazda is delaying its first electric vehicle until 2029, but the brand has made an aggressive bet on hybrid technology. The numbers support this decision; the market share of hybrids has gone from 3.1 percent to 16.3 percent in the last five years alone, according to a report from S&P Global. With the federal tax credits having expired, EV sales took a temporary hit. To read more about how long that hit lasts, and whether Mazda's bet on hybrids will pay off through a tough regulatory climate, read our coverage and analysis below. Read More: Mazda Is Betting Big on Hybrids as Americans Cool on EVs Bugatti's stunning Veyron tribute is here Bugatti The Veyron was a high watermark for supercars for decades. Lavishly expensive, the toy of the plutocracy was one of the truly awe-inspiring engineering feats of the early aughts. Driven by its insane W16 engine, Bugatti has decided to relive the Veyron's glory days with its tribute to the model: the FKP Hommage, honoring not just the car, but Ferdinand Karl Piëch and the Veyron legacy. To get all the gory details, read on below. Read More: Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage Revealed As the Ultimate One-Off Veyron Tribute 2026's best buys, according to experts Hyundai If the new year has endowed you with the desire to buy a new car that is both good to drive and won’t break the bank, but you’re not sure what to get, perhaps this list will help. U.S. News & World Report has announced the winners of its 2026 Best Cars for the Money Awards, and with the classifications now spanning 20 different categories, up from 13 in 2025, there’s something for every lifestyle, even as the average new car price hovers around the $50,000 mark. The winners and losers can be found below, but we'll give you the cheapest one right now: the $22,000 Kia K4. Read More: These Are 2026’s Best Cars for the Money According to Experts View the full article

Chandler Smith will attempt to qualify for the 68th running of the Daytona 500 next month. He will pilot the No. 36 Front Row Motorsports Ford Mustang. FRM also has three chartered cars with locked in spots -- the No. 4 of Noah Gragson, the No. 34 of Todd Gilliland, and the No. 38 of Zane Smith. Smith also competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with FRM. He has made two ...Keep readingView the full article

Far From the Freelander You KnowRemember the Land Rover Freelander? It was the British marque's entry in the compact crossover class that was sold over two generations. The Freelander was introduced in late 1997, but only made its way to America towards the end of 2001. It had a bit of a rough time across the Atlantic, as it was persistently dogged by issues. It was discontinued in 2005 and renamed LR2 in 2008. The Freelander name carried on in the rest of the world, though, and it was eventually succeeded by the Discovery Sport in 2014. More recently, Land Rover has revived the name to serve as its entry-level brand of sorts for China, and now, there are plans for global expansion. Land Rover Now a Standalone BrandThe decision to turn Freelander into its own brand was officially announced in June 2024. That said, it's not out in the market just yet, but the models it will make won't share many bits with Land Rover vehicles. Instead, Freelander models will be co-developed with JLR's partner in China, Chery. Initially, it meant to roll out electric vehicles only, but now, there are also plans to build plug-in hybrid vehicles. And while it's a stepping stone into Land Rover ownership, Chery assures that the Freelander models won't merely be upbadged vehicles of those it currently makes. Freelander Global ExpansionCar News China reports that Freelander will also be offered outside of China as well. Perhaps that's reflected by the decision to add plug-in hybrid models instead of just relying on pure EVs. The first market expected to get these Freelander SUVs will be the Middle East sometime this year. The publication also reports that the first Freelander model will ride on a Chery-developed E0X modular architecture. That platform is used on Chery's more premium Exeed and Luxeed brands. It'll be a midsize crossover with, perhaps unsurprisingly, boxy styling. Well, Land Rover influenced the whole squared-off look for SUVs this decade, after all. Of course, the bigger question here is if there's any chance of it coming to America. First, the car has to succeed outside of China before it embarks on that challenge. There's the matter of tariffs, yes, but should it be successful in global markets, it could land in North America via Canada or Mexico. Once conditions are favorable, Freelander could have a crack at the U.S market. Exeed View the full article