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Late last year, Jason Fenske from the Engineering Explained YouTube channel detailed several faults encountered during just six months of leasing a Lucid Air sedan. In January, he reported that Lucid had reached out and explained how it intended to fix the flaws, but in the five months since, things have only gotten worse, as he explains in another new video (embedded below). As if that's not frustrating enough, when Lucid offered to replace the car under Lemon Law, Fenske discovered that findin

Chevron Exec Says “Drive Less” as Fuel Crisis Deepens Comments from Andy Walz, president of downstream, midstream, and chemicals at Chevron, are striking a nerve as global fuel prices surge. Speaking to CBS News, Walz urged Americans to rethink their driving habits: “People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energy… We should be doing that all the time.” The remarks come as oil markets reel from geopolitical instability, particularly disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which

Lone Star Roundup is one of those car shows that is a destination for hot rodders all over the world. I know several folks who regularly drive down for the Roundup from Canada, and from all corners of the United States, plus folks from all over the world. It brings a huge crowd to Austin Texas each year and has been for decades. Check out our friend John Jackson from Not Stock Photography as he takes in the show. Video Description: #LonestarRoundup #carshow #austin I hadn’t brought the corva

Escalade-V Disappears Mid-Transit, Lawsuit Filed A Nevada dealership has filed suit after a 2024 Cadillac Escalade-V valued at $131,877 vanished during transport to Florida. According to a report from Automotive News, BMW of Henderson arranged shipment through Acertus, which connected the job to McCollister’s Global Services. The carrier reportedly had difficulty securing transport before Orlandi’s Towing picked up the SUV with a valid bill of lading and standard documentation. The situation unr

A 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Quail Silver Limited Edition convertible crossed the block at Mecum Indy 2026 and sold for $605,000. Its starting price at launch was $241,395, meaning the buyer paid nearly 2.5 times what the dealer originally paid for it. For that price, the buyer gets 1 of 60 cars made, this one with just six miles on the clock. With just an estimated 100 scheduled for production, getting a ZR1X through the normal process required being the right kind of customer at the right de

The Ultimate R34 Skyline GT-R Collection The craze continues as Broad Arrow's Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este Auction will welcome what is possibly the "ultimate" Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R collection. Five cars, all of which are special, in a rare specification, and in elite condition, are expected to fetch more than $3,000,000 (€3,000,000 optimistic), according to the organizer's estimates. All of these vehicles are R34s, the last generation before a short hiatus that birthed the R35 GT-R. While

When Cleetus first put up the challenge to pit the best two wheel drive no prep rides up against the best all wheel drive no prep rides, the world lost its mind. The arguing, smack talk, bragging, lies, and stories were unbelievable and led to an incredibly controversial list of cars and trucks that were going to battle it out at Bradenton Motorsports Park. And it was awesome. But the last one was much better than the first and this one promises to be just as good. Let’s see. If you aren’t fami

In America, if a consumer doesn't like the product, they have the right to explore legal recourse, and many do. Honda has been taken to court over steering issues, Ford is being sued due to a missing F-150 Lightning feature, and GM has to resort to legal counsel because of allegedly defective V8 engines. Now, Toyota is heading to the courtroom for a class action lawsuit arising because of allegedly defective eight-speed transmissions, according to Car Complaints. The transmissions are produced a

A Precedent Automakers Should Be Wary Of Canada has officially served Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, with a notice of default after the automaker relocated planned Jeep Compass production from its Brampton, Ontario facility to Illinois. This marks the first time a G7 nation has used contract law against a multinational corporation adjusting operations to avoid tariffs. Canada committed over $500 million (USD $358 million) to Stellantis through agreements linked to maintaining manufactur

Four-Seater V12 Ferrari, Classic Spec, For Sale in Miami If you’re someone in the tax bracket of affording a six-figure Ferrari, then this Purosangue should be of interest. Although Maranello has been busy churning out as many of these as they can, these V12s are still in high demand. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Ferrari is fairly picky with who it sells its cars to. Maybe you couldn't secure an allocation, which is pretty common in Ferrari land, so getting access to a lightly-used, mint

Ferrari’s first fully electric model hasn’t even been revealed yet, but one detail is already raising eyebrows. According to Bloomberg, the upcoming Luce is expected to carry a preliminary price of around $647,000 (€500,000). It sounds expensive, because it is, and immediately places the Luce above every obvious rival, including Ferrari’s own Purosangue SUV. Priced Above Ferrari’s Own Benchmark Limited Spec Automotive

Like the Toyota Hilux, the Isuzu D-Max is another capable Japanese midsize pickup the US market unfortunately does not get. That’s because Isuzu exited the US light-vehicle market in early 2009, focusing exclusively on commercial vehicles and industrial engine operations in the country. But Isuzu keeps selling passenger vehicles in other parts of the world, and it currently builds only two models, the D-Max and the MU-X midsize SUV, which is actually based on the pickup. Known for its rugged dur

A 40-year-old Ford worker suspended after confronting Pres. Donald Trump during a tour of his plant has been the beneficiary of two GoFundMe campaigns that, as of Thursday morning had raised over $800,000. One, named TJ Sabula is a patriot has raised almost $500,000, while the other, Support Ford Worker TJ Sabula during suspension, has raised over $330,000. TJ Sabula, a father of

Rolls-Royce has just created what may be the first EV ever to be immune to depreciation. The British automaker announced its new invitation-only Coachbuild program specializing in ultra-rare EVs last month, and this is the first product from that initiative, dubbed Project Nightingale. Not only is this an exceptional production-bound concept, but it's also a hint of what future Rolls-Royce products could start to look like, eschewing current Rolls-Royce products' horizontal headlights for a desi

Alfa Romeo still builds cool cars like the Giulia Quadrifoglio, but the 33 Stradale might be its finest work yet. Unfortunately, one just seemingly vanished into thin air from its home in Italy. The modern revival of the legendary supercar, limited to just 33 units worldwide and reportedly valued at €30 million ($35.4 million), is now part of a criminal investigation. What should have been a straightforward ownership transfer has turned into a complicated legal dispute involving investigators, l

A Growing Hit-And-Run Problem A report from the American Automobile Association (AAA) reveals that the share of police-reported crashes involving drivers who fled the scene has reached its highest level in recent years at 15 percent. That’s roughly one in seven crashes. The reasons drivers flee the scene are largely predictable. About 40 percent of those involved did not have a valid driver’s license, while more than half were driving vehicles that were not registered in their name. Fatal hit-an

Ahead of its full reveal later this year, Ferrari's first all-electric vehicle, the Luce EV, has been spied in northern Sweden, and although this prototype remains heavily camouflaged, the latest spy shots reveal a new detail: exterior door handles sited near the B-pillar. This indicates that the Luce will have rear-hinged rear doors like the Purosangue SUV, making it easier to enter and exit the vehicle with grace. Also like the Purosangue, it appears that the headlights will be separated from

It's only been a few months since the most powerful production Porsche ever was unveiled as the 1,139-horsepower Cayenne Turbo EV, and it seems that Stuttgart is already working on something even more ridiculous. New spy shots captured by our photographers in northern Sweden reveal that Porsche is developing a coupe version of the EV with a sloping roofline, but that's not all. This prototype is wearing aggressive bodywork that takes inspiration from the GT division, and it's not the only EV to

Conflict Cuts Demand For all the trouble this Iran war has caused, most of the effects were felt at the fuel pumps. However, big businesses have also suffered setbacks because the Middle East is a key market with high demand. Nissan, despite all its struggles, has always done well in the Middle East. The Patrol full-size SUV is considered one of the best-selling cars in the region, loved by all, and even modified to various extents. The conflict has, of course, affected sales and, in Nissan's ca

What NHTSA Data Shows The numbers are in for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 2025 recall list. While the data highlights which automakers recalled the most vehicles last year, it doesn’t always tell the full story. In many cases, safety campaigns stem from supplier-related issues rather than defects unique to a specific model or brand. Even so, recall data can still serve as a useful reference for consumers seeking to avoid vehicles that may be subject to frequent corr

There Are Still Affordable Cars With average new-car prices still hovering well above $50,000, genuinely affordable new vehicles have become harder to find. Still, a handful of automakers continue to offer smart, value-packed cars and crossovers that keep pricing within reach without feeling stripped bare. Below are the 10 most affordable new cars in America today, ranked not just by price, but by what buyers actually get for their money. Hyundai Venue ($20,550) Pro: Lowest starting price in Hyu

Reality Check for the Electric Revolution  Till recently, most major manufacturers were scrambling to get on the EV bandwagon with visions of a booming electric car market in the near future. Well, the future didn’t pan out quite as expected. Charging infrastructure has been found lacking, federal and state incentives for EVs have shrunk or vanished altogether with steep tariffs taking their place, and sales never hit the stellar levels that projections would have had us believe. As a result, se

The 31st annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance returned on March 7, 2026, at the oceanfront of the Ritz-Carlton at Amelia Island, Florida. The venue blends ocean breezes, the scent of gasoline, and rows of automotive history. This year, organizers shifted the main concours from Sunday to Saturday, trading places with the Cars & Caffeine gathering, but the experience remained pure Amelia. Over 250 historic vehicles competed across more than 35 classes, from pre-war American classics to pos

While the industry softens the SUV into an oversized station wagon, a select few heavy-duty workhorses engineered with proper frames and potent powertrains refuse to compromise. If you need to pull absolute maximum tonnage without stepping up to a pickup, these ten SUVs are your only legitimate options. Dodge Dodge Durango The Dodge Durango is a traditional SUV in the field of ele

But finally, after the stars recently aligned, I managed to get the cool guys at Car Shop Glow (CSG) to bring their time attacking Mazda to a quiet location away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo’s daily chaos. I can remember the first time I laid eyes on this RX-7 – it was probably […] The post 10-Year Throwback: For The Love Of Rotary appeared first on Speedhunters. View the full article