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It’s time to start figuring out plans for Hot Rod Power Tour 2026 folks! They just dropped all the info on the when, where, and how of Hot Rod’s biggest event of the year. We’ve got all the info below, plus links to the details and registration. From HotRod.com Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with HOT ROD as the world’s largest rolling automotive festival drives the most famous American roadway. Serving as the first of two major HOT ROD events honoring the historic highway’s centennial, the P

Playing by Maranello’s Rules By now, Ferrari’s strict ownership policies are widely known; violating them can reportedly land owners on the brand’s so-called “blacklist.” Still, for various reasons, some choose to go against the guidelines and do things their own way. One of them is Mat Armstrong, who claimed he was blocked from ordering parts directly from Ferrari and that his chances of getting his 296 GTB repaired through official channels were significantly reduced. Armstrong runs a YouTube

We’re excited to bring the latest update on the future of Bandimere Speedway 2.0, as the entire Bandimere family has been diligently working to bring the racing fans and enthusiasts of Colorado a brand new Bandimere Speedway experience. After closing in their longtime home of Morrison, Colorado due to environmental and noise concerns with houses surrounding them little by little, word quickly spread that the Bandimere family was NOT leaving Colorado high and dry and that they intended to build a

IHRA has been putting out tons of announcement for the past several months, and if you have missed any of them you can use the link below to see some of the bigger ones. But if you want to see the full schedule for 2026, plus purses for all the events, and special event info as well, then check out all the info below. And don’t forget, if you want more IHRA info you can click the link below for that as well. CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED IHRA ANNOUNCEMENTS ON TRACKS AND MORE CLICK HERE TO VISIT IH

Derek is back at it, this time picking up a Cadillac Allante, a rare and cool Cadillac from the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. They were cool cars that were more important to Cadillac than most people probably realize, as they were the predecessor to the Cadillac XLR that was based on a Corvette platform and ultimately would lead to the Cadillac V program becoming what it is. So can Derek get this Allante up and running dependably enough to make it 1,000 miles back home? These things weren’t know

If you listen to music, chances are you may have come across a certain DJ Khaled. Although now known for his rather extravagant lifestyle, flaunting cars, cash, and excess, the media personality wasn’t exactly born into extraordinary wealth. As he often points out, the man had humble beginnings, and his most recent Instagram upload reaffirmed things after being reminded of his hustle days while celebrating his 50th birthday. In the video, Lenny Santiago, a veteran of the music business and a clo

Good news! Tesla's seven-seat Model Y has returned and is now available to order in the U.S. The bad news is that it's not the example large families would have liked — unlike the China-only Model Y L, which gets a seven-inch longer wheelbase to comfortably seat six people, the one being sold in America is based on the existing Model Y, which means Tesla has basically just put another pair of seats in the cargo area. As a result, the third row effectively only pays lip service to the idea of mor

Porsche’s Sonderwunsch programme exists for customers who want more than options and paint samples. It is the brand’s highest level of factory personalisation, where one-off commissions turn already rare cars into singular design statements. The latest example is a bespoke 911 S/T created for Italian designer and Porsche collector Luca Trazzi, nicknamed “S/T Funky Minty”. At its core, Funky Minty is based on the highly sought-after Porsche 911 S/T, a model already limited to 1,963 examples worl

2026 J.D. Power Most Reliable Vehicles: Every Segment Winner Explained The 2026 J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) is out. It ranks vehicles based on problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) after three years of ownership, covering key areas such as powertrain performance, infotainment systems, driver assistance tech, and overall build quality. Drawing from real-world feedback from owners of 2023 model-year vehicles, the study provides a practical measure of how cars hold up once the ini

Tesla is all but guaranteed to miss its original claimed goal of launching the Cybercab by 2026, but the company is still making progress. While the Cybercab and the Robovan may still be some way from reaching public roads, Tesla appears to be getting closer to some sort of stopgap. The automaker was recently seen testing two different Model S sedans in California, both equipped with validation rigs previously used on the Model Y, which Tesla uses as a robotaxi while developing the aforementione

EVs Match or Beat ICE on Radiation Safety Most people picture an electric vehicle as a massive battery pack on wheels, packed with high-voltage wiring and powerful electric motors. While that isn’t too far from the truth, the mental image does cause concerns about electromagnetic radiation exposure. As it turns out, those fears are less rational than one would think.  Research conducted by Germany's ADAC automobile club showed that electric vehicles produce extremely low levels of electromagneti

With three electric motors, a twin-turbo 4.0-liter flat-plane crank V8 spinning to 10,000 rpm, and a whopping 907 horsepower on tap, the Lamborghini Temerario is more than extreme enough, right? Not according to the people at 1016 Industries, who have decided to give the mid-engine supercar as aggressive a visual presence as its powertrain suggests, and from an aesthetic perspective at least, creating the STO variant Sant'Agata won't. The Florida-based tuner has widened the baby Lambo, but also

(Words by Darr Hawthorne) • The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) announced today that U.S. 131 Motorsports Park will host a Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event in 2026, with the inaugural NHRA Great Lakes Nationals opening the Countdown to the Championship playoffs. The new event, scheduled for Sept. 18–20 in Martin, Michigan, will serve as the 15th of 20 races during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season and the first of six playoff rounds. Tickets go on sale February 1, 2026. U.S. 131 Motorspo

The Solution to Rising Car Prices A report from Reuters says the Trump administration’s top auto policy officials are seeking to lower vehicle prices by scaling back emissions regulations. This aligns with the fact that average new car prices surpassed $50,000 in December 2025. Despite what some view as opposition to electrified vehicles, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the market should not depend on “government policy to encourage EV purchases while penalizing combustion engines.” Tha

Reviving The Spirit of Nismo Nissan is looking to reignite excitement around its Nismo performance division through a series of expansion initiatives. These include widening the market availability of Nismo-branded vehicles, investing further in heritage restoration programs, and increasing its involvement in motorsports. The timing appears deliberate. Nissan’s longtime flagship, the GT-R Nismo, had reached the end of its lifecycle and was discontinued earlier this year, leaving the Z as the bra

Coast to Coast, No Hands A 2024 Tesla Model S has reportedly achieved the first zero-intervention Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Cannonball Run. The journey began in Los Angeles and ended in New York, with the small team covering 3,081 miles in 58 hours and 22 minutes. For the uninitiated, the Cannonball Run originated in the early 1970s as a protest against newly imposed speed limits and heightened traffic enforcement in the U.S. In the Tesla world, the challenge became more relevant after CEO E

Move comes as Wagener stretches the German automaker’s design language After nearly three decades shaping the look and identity of Mercedes-Benz, Chief Design Officer Gorden Wagener is stepping aside, closing a chapter that helped redefine one of the world’s most storied automakers. Wagener will step down from the role on Jan. 31, 2026, a move the company described in a press release as being made at his own request and by mutual agreement.

If you own a 2025 Volvo EX30, the Swedish automaker wants you to park your subcompact crossover outside due to a fire risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently announced a recall for the EV after it was determined that some examples of the EX30 have high-voltage batteries potentially susceptible to short-circuiting and overheating. Thus, owners are advised to "park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 70% until the recall repair is compl

Mercedes-Benz is lining up 2026 as a full-on anniversary year, stacking big historical milestones with what it calls the biggest product rollout in its history. The company will mark 140 years since Carl Benz patented his “vehicle with gas-engine drive” in 1886, 100 years since the Mercedes-Benz brand was created by the 1926 merger of Daimler and Benz, and 130 years since its first commercial vehicles. On top of that, it is celebrating 75 years of the crumple-zone “safety body” patent, 50 year

Mazda does not have a single all-electric vehicle in its U.S. lineup, and the first EV on its new in-house-developed platform won't arrive until a year later than previously anticipated. That's according to new reporting from Auto Express, after the British publication saw an official presentation that showed the EV's launch would be pushed from 2027 to 2028. The Mazda EV-scalable architecture was first announced in 2021, with plans for several new models to arrive upon it between 2025 and 2030,

For years now, Mazda has set itself apart from mainstream rivals with vehicles that feature more premium designs and upscale interior materials. Mazda’s premium aspirations have also been evident in the brand’s use of vehicle colors. The gorgeous Soul Red Crystal is Mazda’s signature color, but there are several others that bring the brand’s vehicles to life. A new one has just been introduced, that being Navy Blue Mica. Launching on the new generation of the CX-5, it’s yet another beautiful add

Nissan is giving buyers in China another reason to look at its new N6 midsize sedan, by adding a fresh interior color scheme that normally costs extra but is temporarily free. The update comes from Nissan’s official site as shared by Autohome, and it is positioned as a quick way to refresh the cabin without changing the rest of the package. Autohome What Changes Inside And What Yo

Barn finds are awesome, and I love seeing videos of them being saved, but sometimes they don’t really cover what it is like to pull something out of a barn after a jillion years. After sitting for decades it is often hard to get a car to even move. But even if they do move, there are often some big messes from animals and pests. Hell, even this Toyota Land Cruiser, that has only been sitting for 8 years in this barn, is covered in bird crap. I sure as hell wouldn’t want to have to clean it, but

Word is out that Hot Rod Magazine is rocking and rolling on Route 66 for Hot Rod Drag Week 2026! It’s an all Route 66 year as Hot Rod Power Tour will also be traveling Route 66 for the 100 year anniversary of the famed road. This is a whole new route and a great new experience, for Drag Week 2026 and we’re excited! Here is some of the info, and a link to more, from HotRod.com. Visit the website to get more details and read all about what promises to be a historic Drag Week for 2026.  HOT ROD D

Remember the Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO? Well, some Audi apprentices (14 of them, to be exact) want to make sure you don't forget with this, the GT50 concept. The car and its name celebrate half a century of Audi five-cylinder engines, a dynasty that began in 1976 with the arrival of the second-generation Audi 100. This was the first mass-production vehicle to use such an engine configuration, and nowadays, Audi is pretty much the only carmaker keeping it alive, albeit only in one car. That RS 3 i