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For the first time ever, Chinese automaker BYD has overtaken Ford Motor Company in global sales in 2025, edging the U.S. carmaker out by 200,000 vehicles for a total of 4.6 million units sold. This has pushed BYD up to sixth place among the world's largest automakers, while Ford dropped to seventh as its global sales fell by nearly 2% to 4.4 million units, Bloomberg reports. The ranking continues to be dominated by Toyota Motor Corporation, with record global sales of 11.3 million vehicles, fol

The upcoming Ferrari Luce may not be the only high-priced, high-performance EV unveiled this year. New spy shots captured in Sweden reveal that, despite waning interest in the Taycan model line (4,142 units sold in 2025 versus 7,570 in 2024), Porsche is pushing ahead with the development of its electric sedan's most hardcore variant yet. The name has not yet been announced, but this widebody Taycan with significant aero upgrades may fall under the Turbo range, possibly being named the Taycan Tur

Jury Sides With De Tomaso in Showdown With Former CEO De Tomaso Automobili has won a sweeping courtroom victory against its former CEO, Ryan Berris. According to a report from Business Wire, after a unanimous jury verdict in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Berris filed suit in 2023, alleging he had an oral compensation agreement granting him equity in the revived automaker, along with other benefits, including one of its limited-production supercars. He also accuse

I’m not a bead roller, but I sure would like to be! This is the kind of kit you can get that will give you everything you need to be ready to start creating things for your own projects. I find myself watching a lot of metal shaping videos, including bead rolling, and there is no limit to the creativity you can show with some practice. I am blown away by the sheet metal door panels, seats, and trim that you can make with a bead roller, but you can also use them to create bodylines and more. Chec

Mass Market Appeal It’s the late 1980s, and Toyota has spent most of the past decade building a reputation around reliability, efficiency, and no-nonsense engineering. Their practical, simple, and durable cars routinely outlasted the European and American competition of the era, and usually with much lower running costs. This made cars like the Corona, Cressida, Corolla and Camry extremely popular among families and commuters who just needed an affordable, no-frills automobile that was built to

It’s never a good sign when a company’s financial results draw comparisons with the Great Recession of 2008, but that’s exactly what surfaced from Ford’s latest quarterly earnings. The Q4 2025 earnings were the company’s worst in four years, while the net loss of $8.2 billion for the entire 2025 calendar year is its largest since the 2008 recession, according to FactSet (via CNBC). Perhaps the fourth-quarter net loss of $11.1 billion should be more worrying, though it included $15.5 billion in s

If you’ve driven almost any gas-powered car made in the last 10 years or so, you’ll no doubt have an opinion on automatic start/stop systems, the fuel-saving tech that cuts the engine when the car comes to a stop so it’s not sitting idling at red lights or stop signs. There’s an equally good chance that that opinion isn’t a particularly positive one, with many enthusiasts decrying the tech as annoying and the fuel-saving gains it brings largely unnoticeable. Despite that, nearly every new gas-po

Despite producing several new one-offs and innovative creations every year, Rolls-Royce continues to find ways to raise the bar for automotive luxury, and the one-off Phantom Arabesque is yet more evidence of this. Commissioned through the marque's Private Office Dubai, the one-off may appear to have an intricate paint job from afar, but it's actually a showcase for a recently patented laser-engraving technique, and this is its first application. The design is inspired by mashrabiya latticework,

It’s no secret that Volkswagen’s three-row Atlas is aging a bit. It went into production for the first time in 2017 and has already undergone two facelifts, but the time has come for a new generation of the crossover. VW has previewed the 2027 Atlas at a media event in Canada, and although it wears a colorful camouflage wrap, some of the changes made to this key model are evident in the new images. 2027 Atlas: Familiar Profile, But No Hybrid Yet

Mortske is back at it, this time with more upgrades to his 1967 C10 project. In a previous video we saw him make some fun mods after getting this long abandoned truck running again. It was originally for sale, but now he’s decided to keep this one I guess. So, it’s time for the second round on this 1967 C10’s transformation journey. It’s time for some interior love, rust repair, and more. Check out what kind of impact these changes have. And if you missed the first video of this 1967 C10, use t

The Takata airbag saga is one of the largest automotive recalls ever, affecting multiple mainstream brands and millions of vehicles. Since an initial Honda recall in 2008, a staggering 67 million Takata airbags have been recalled. Of those, 6.6 million airbag inflators have been replaced in Stellantis vehicles alone, but the automaker has said this week that around 225,000 affected vehicles remain unrepaired. As a result, Stellantis has warned owners of affected models not to drive their cars un

I have to give credit to Rivian, because they have created new car, suv, and truck models that stand out and are easy to identify as a Rivian. But it’s their unique and creative features that I really like. If you haven’t seen one in person, or haven’t seen their cross body storage compartments in photos and video, you are missing out. They have flipped the script on what the standard features in trucks and suvs are, and have even inspired some of the bigger brands with their offerings. Video D

BMW Alpina Becomes Official BMW Sub-Brand Over three years after BMW first announced the Alpina acquisition, the transition is finally done. Starting in 2026, BMW Alpina will run as its own brand within the BMW Group, much like BMW M, but with a different focus. For years, Alpina worked alongside BMW as a partner, not a division. BMW would build the cars, then send them to Buchloe for Alpina’s signature tuning and upgrades. That setup ended last year, opening the door for BMW to take over develo

A Sonic Preview The Ferrari Daytona SP3 is arguably one of the most important creations to emerge from Maranello, distinguished by the most powerful naturally aspirated V12 ever fitted to a Ferrari road car. Its high-revving character—made possible by the absence of turbochargers – delivers a signature Ferrari soundtrack that feels increasingly rare in the modern era. Still, for Novitec, the engine may yet benefit from further enhancement, following the tuner’s recent tease of new upgrades for t

With the 2026 spring and summer driving season approaching, most of us are anticipating higher gas prices. While California drivers are already feeling the squeeze of $4.50-per-gallon averages, there’s a massive swath of the country where pump prices are still affordable. Whether you're piloting a traditional ICE vehicle or a fuel-sipping hybrid, knowing where the bargains are can save you a bundle on your next cross-country trek. We’ve combed through the latest market data and reporting to find

As car enthusiasts, we’ll watch just about any automotive movie, even the bad ones. Thankfully, F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt, landed firmly in the “great” category, and now it’s officially getting a sequel. After becoming Apple Original Films’ most successful theatrical release and earning serious awards recognition, the high-speed drama is set to return. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed the news in an interview with the BBC. The F1 Film Universe Is Expanding

New car prices are higher than ever in the United States, with the average transaction price (ATP) surpassing $50,300 in late 2025 and the average manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) going past $52,600 as of December 2025. Because of this, many U.S. buyers are turning to the used car market, only to find that things are not that great there either. We’re now seeing used car prices near 2022 record levels as a result of strong demand and limited inventory–especially 3-to-4-year-old vehic

Mercedes is listening to customers, dropping the widely derided four-cylinder hybrid setup and installing a revised six-cylinder engine in the new GLC 53, an engine that will make its way to other models very soon. The automaker isn't done making enthusiasts happy, though, with current Mercedes-AMG CEO Michael Schiebe confirming to Car and Driver that its famed Black Series badge will return, despite the recent introduction of similarly low-volume Mythos creations, one of which will be based on

Mazda’s Most Important Product Needless to say, the Mazda CX-5 is the Japanese marque’s most important model right now. It’s been its global bestseller for years, even hitting a production milestone that only two other Mazdas have ever reached. With numbers like that, the CX-5 has a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. Mazda is counting on that popularity to carry the CX-5 through a tougher market. Since the CX-5 comes from Japan instead of a US factory, it faces higher costs than its Ame

Frustration Behind The Wheel Reaches Peak Levels Most motorists are frustrated with what they encounter on the roads every day. A recent study analyzed driver behavior in 40 cities across America and found that most motorists believe improvement is needed in the overall quality of driving habits exhibited by others. But, crucially, there appears to be a lack of self-awareness regarding how individual contributions may be creating the frustration felt daily by millions of drivers across the count

We’ve shared lots of video from Sick Week 2026, including several from Alex Taylor, Kevin Smith and the KSR crew, and also the Drag, Drive, Repeat gang. So what’s in store in this new video from DDR? This is their Day 5 wrap-up video and it has lots of carnage and excitement to share. But if you missed any of the previous videos, use the link below to check them all out. CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED ANY OF THE OTHER SICK WEEK VIDEO COVERAGE SO FAR   The post Blasphemi explodes the Engine, Jarr

I remember when the World of Wheels show came to San Jose as a kid. Dad and I would always make the trip to go check out the cars and trucks in the show. They were always some of the best indoor car shows in our area and we had fun going. When we moved to Texas, we started going to the Dallas World of Wheels show, and while it isn’t huge it is still a pretty cool show with lots of great cars and trucks. So when I saw that Tommy Lee Byrd, the Hot Rod Hoarder, posted up video from the World of Wh

Hunt for a Hot Hatch Begins Volkswagen has launched a new online game offering prizes that include a 2026 Golf GTI. The initiative forms part of the brand’s revived Drivers Wanted campaign – a slogan that dates back to the 1990s – and appears designed to reintroduce the ‘Drivers Wanted’ platform to a new audience in the U.S. The online game centers on subtle clues embedded within Volkswagen’s social media posts, which guide participants to a dedicated campaign website. The company is inviting a

Remember when Mercedes-AMG laughed in the face of downsizing? The 2005 CL65 AMG you see here is one of the great examples of AMG’s loudest, craziest era. Its V12 engine’s monumental torque is fed to the rear wheels exclusively, so it’s a handful off the mark. And, now that Mercedes has discontinued the CL and subsequent S-Class Coupe, these cars—and especially AMG versions—are becoming more valuable. Even so, nobody could have been prepared for the shocking selling price of this particular CL65.

The midsize performance sedan segment is not getting any bigger in 2026. That's because Audi is not planning to introduce a new combustion-powered S6 this year, despite recently giving the all-new A6 several updates, including a new infotainment interface, a revised steering wheel, improved voice control, and more. Edmunds reports that the only middle ground between the A6 and the RS6 for the 2026 model year will be the all-electric S6 Sportback e-tron, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. As