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Larry Chen Meets the Rowdiest Mustang Yet Larry Chen doesn’t mince words in his latest upload. This is not just another tuned S650. According to Chen, it is the rowdiest manual Mustang he has ever driven, and that includes a career behind the wheel of everything from front-wheel-drive hot hatches to V12 exotics. What defines the experience is not outright speed, but traction. Or rather, the lack of it. The RTR Mustang Spec 5 represents the apex of owner, Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s Mustang program for t

The Honda-Isuzu Exchange Program Back in the early '90s, Honda and Isuzu needed something from each other. At the time, Honda didn't have anything to compete with in the growing SUV market. On the other hand, Isuzu needed to bolster its passenger car lineup. Seeing that a partnership would be mutually beneficial, the two got together in 1993 to rebadge each other's models. Perhaps the most well-known fruit of this partnership was the Honda Passport. Essentially a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo, it lived l

The SCR Walked so the Yellowbird Could Fly Say RUF to anyone, and images of the Yellowbird will likely be the first to pop up in their heads. Also known as the CTR, we can't blame people for thinking of that car as RUF's definitive product. Who can forget Stefan Roser's wild lap around the Nürburgring, along with several period reviews that had nothing but praise for it. But let's not forget that RUF made several cars worthy of wearing that esteemed badge prior to the CTR. One of them was the SC

After Ford ended production of the Escape compact crossover and its upscale version, the Lincoln Corsair, at Louisville Assembly Plant in December 2025, it now has to make sure it doesn’t lose too many Escape and Corsair owners to other brands. At the NADA Show last week, the Blue Oval announced plans to offer no fewer than five new models priced under $40,000 by the end of the decade, with the first of them–an electric midsize truck–scheduled to arrive in 2027. While that’s good news for people

Mercedes’ legendary M120 V12 engine is no stranger to big displacements. Found in top-end versions of the S-Class and SL throughout the ’90s, and getting a second life in the Pagani Zonda, the smallest iteration of the engine was still 6.0 liters in size, and it went as big as 7.3 liters in the ultra-rare SL 73 AMG. Now, though, esteemed Florida-based Mercedes tuner RennTech is preparing to push the powerplant even further with a mighty 7.5-liter version, set to arrive in 2027 in the SEC V12 Wid

Finding affordable gas in the "Windy City" is a bit like finding a seat on the 'L' during rush hour—possible, but you have to know where to look. While the West Coast continues to grapple with supply chain ripple effects and high state taxes, and Texas enjoys almost the opposite, Chicago's pricing often sits somewhere in the middle, reflecting its status as a major Midwestern hub. With more drivers holding onto their internal-combustion and hybrid vehicles, gas prices remain a top concern for th

Cold, rain, miles, mayhem, and carnage. All of these things made the 2026 edition of Sick Week a bit more of a challenge than some folks were prepared for. There are a lot of racers who didn’t finish the race after all the weather and carnage, but the overwhelming sentiment was that this was a fun week. Unfortunately, driving in the rain sucks but, not as badly as it sucks to show up to the race track and have rain. Everyone was excited to get some racing in on Day 4, but all week matters and so

Traditionally, in Porsche circles, the trio of front-engined, four-cylinder transaxle coupes made by the company from the ’70s to the ’90s – the 924, 944 and 968 – have been among the least desirable Stuttgart sports cars among collectors. It’s why, even today, they remain relative bargains compared to other sports cars of their era. That’s slowly changing, though, amid the seemingly unstoppable collector interest in all things Porsche as well as a general growing appreciation of cars from the ’

The Epic Dubai Police Fleet Dubai may be situated in the middle of the desert, but it has, over the years, quickly become a place of extreme opulence. It is one of the very few places on earth where wealth and status are flaunted and celebrated by all. It has also become a natural playground for the wealthy elite who love speed. Super car sightings in Dubai are commonplace and part of everyday life. So it's no small surprise that even the local police get in on the lifestyle by employing some e

One of the cheapest electric vehicles sold in the U.S. has become up to $10,000 cheaper, which accounts for a massive 20% discount. We’re talking about the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV, the compact electric SUV that is already one of America’s cheapest EVs, alongside the 2027 Chevy Bolt and the 2026 Nissan Leaf. As part of GM’s push to boost EV sales after the demise of the EV federal tax credit at the end of Q3 2025, the Equinox EV lineup gets discounts of up to $10,000 this month, with the highes

Against the Crossover Tide Shooting brakes like the Ferrari GTC4Lusso are increasingly rare, especially as crossovers and SUVs continue to dominate market demand. While few automakers seem willing to pursue this body style, Chinese tech giant Huawei is reportedly stepping in with an all-electric shooting-brake-style model through the Qijing brand, featuring advanced technologies, including its so-called digital chassis engine. According to China’s Autohome, the upcoming shooting-brake model will

Ferrari has revealed interior elements of its first-ever all-electric car, and it's given us the name, too: Luce. That's Italian for 'light,' but is also colloquially used to mean 'electricity' (because lightbulbs were many Italians' first interaction with electricity). It also seems to be a description of the interior design, which was crafted by LoveFrom, a company founded by Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson. The former was the head of design at Apple responsible for the timeless iMac, iPhone, iPa

We have an abundance of many things in the United States, but new EVs aren’t among them. Automakers like Ford are pulling back from EV programs, instead opting to focus on building and selling hybrids to meet customer demand. But electrification isn’t going anywhere; other automakers like BMW have introduced new core vehicles with electric options, or as electric-only. As we regress stateside, China is experiencing an expansion in electrification. New and existing companies are building EVs, and

Toyota teased a new electric SUV last month, and that was followed a few days later by a first look at the vehicle’s spacious, three-row interior. But we didn’t know exactly what this mystery SUV would be called—until now. In a third teaser, and just one day before it’s set to be revealed, the Japanese brand has confirmed that the vehicle will be an all-new Highlander EV. To be launched as a 2027 model, this will be Toyota’s first three-row EV and one of the few such vehicles to be available in

When Honda Built a Supercar Aside from the Civic and CR-V, the first-generation NSX stands as one of Honda’s most important nameplates. It delivered genuine supercar appeal while preserving the brand’s reputation for reliability and relative affordability. While the model was sold in the U.S. as the Acura NSX, many of the most desirable examples were built for the Japanese market—and this shop is home to some of them. Dino Dalle Carbonare, a.k.a. Dino DC, visited the shop in Japan called Route K

Winter testing is in full swing for several European automakers, and Audi is using the chilly weather to ensure its updated Q4 e-tron Sportback can handle the coolest of climates. New imagery captured by our spy photographers shows a development mule with far less camouflage than the last time the Tesla Model Y rival was caught in the wild, indicating that a reveal will be happening soon, and there's plenty to look forward to. The Q4 e-tron occupies the same segment as the Polestar 2, Volvo EX40

It turns out that there are some weirdos out there that not only hot rod cars and trucks, but also their cordless tools. I had no idea about this until I started following the Torque Test Channel on YouTube and saw them talking about cordless impacts that had been modified with different hammers and anvils and batteries and more. It’s nuts that we car guys and gals can’t help but modify everything else in our lives as well. So if you were going to build the most powerful cordless impact on the p

The Beast of Turin needs no introduction, but if you aren’t familiar then you are going to want to watch a few other cool videos we have linked below. We have run most of the videos out there featuring the amazing Beast Of Turin. That’s the massive 28-liter Fiat race car that Englishmen Duncan Pittaway spearheaded the restoration/recreation on. Yes, we used the word restoration in there. Many people forget that this is not a straight up recreation. The car is built on the original chassis. Many

Charge EV Batteries Faster Without Dying Out EV Battery manufacturer CATL says it has effectively addressed one of the biggest anxieties in EV ownership: battery degradation from repeated DC fast charging. According to a report from InsideEVs, the Chinese battery giant claims its new 5C lithium-ion cells can retain 80 percent of their capacity after 1,400 full charge-discharge cycles at 140 degrees Fahrenheit. With a theoretical 372 miles of range per cycle, that equates to roughly 522,000 mile

We’ve shared Sick Week videos from some of your favorite content creators over the past week, and with Alex Taylor the only one still standing, we are featuring her final day video down below, along with a link to any of the other videos you might have missed. On the final day, all the pressure is on for drivers and crews who need to pull off something special in order to win their classes or the overall. Alex has struggled a bit but is trying for another personal best in order to try and secur

A Different Take on Smart Doors Automakers have been tinkering with smarter doors for years. Luxury brands already have soft-close doors, powered sliders, and even front doors that open and shut with a button. Some cars use sensors to warn you if a door is about to hit something. Others just use heavier door checks to keep swings in check. Ford’s latest idea doesn’t go all-in on motors or stick with old-school resistance. Instead, it steps in only when something’s about to go wrong. The aim is s

A Palisade Engine Under the Knife Before the Hyundai Palisade transitioned to Smartstream engines, the midsize crossover relied on the Lambda V6, which is generally considered reliable. However, some owners have reported oil-related issues, which may help explain how this particular 3.8-liter Lambda V6 failed and required replacement in a 2020 Palisade with roughly 92,000 miles. From the factory, the V6 in the Hyundai Palisade – as well as the Kia Telluride – produced 291 horsepower and 262 lb-f

Beyond the Mid-Cycle Refresh Honda confirmed earlier this year that the FL5-generation Civic Type R is getting an update. Expect some subtle tweaks inside and out to keep the red-badged hatch looking sharp. Normally, that would be enough to keep Type R fans happy. But it turns out Honda has something bigger in the works. At the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, Honda Racing Corporation rolled out the Civic Type R HRC Concept. The camouflaged show car wasn’t just for show – it’s close to production-ready. H

A Palette Expansion for the Mach-E Over the past two years, the Ford Mustang Mach-E has outsold the traditional gas-powered Mustang – an outcome few would have anticipated when the electric crossover debuted in 2020. Now, Ford may be looking to build on that momentum by giving the 2026 model year a broader appeal with two new paint options: Adriatic Blue Metallic and Race Red. Both Adriatic Blue Metallic and Race Red are available across the range, including the Select, Premium, GT, and Rally tr

A Dream that Never Really Went Away Mazda’s interest in the rotary engine didn’t disappear with the end of the RX-7. Over the years, rumors, patent filings, and concept cars have made it clear that Hiroshima never fully let go of its most unconventional sports car idea. Most of these hints faded quickly, but that changed in 2023 when Mazda revealed the Iconic SP at the Japan Mobility Show (JMS). The Iconic SP stood out because it wasn’t just a design exercise or a nod to nostalgia. Mazda executi