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Tesla's Self-Sufficient System Tesla has always prided itself on being self-sufficient in all aspects of automotive manufacturing. Over the years, they've maintained a focus on offering only self-developed products and features, creating their own ecosystem. Times are changing, and most car owners are looking for features not available in Tesla's offerings, such as seamless phone connectivity via apps like Apple CarPlay. Integration of which has been challenging, but recent news indicates it has

Hybrid-Only in America, but Not Everywhere By now, you should already know that the RAV4 gone fully electrified in the US. Buyers still have options, but those options are now limited to hybrid or plug-in hybrid setups – much like what happened with the Camry when it dropped its pure combustion models. But that’s not the case everywhere. In places like the Middle East and China, you can still buy a RAV4 with a traditional gasoline engine. Toyota seems to be reading the room in each market, adjus

Filling up in Pennsylvania has always felt like navigating localized tax pitfalls, but the start of 2026 has brought a fresh set of headaches for drivers in the Keystone State. While national gas prices have fluctuated, Pennsylvania has seen a steady climb over the past month or so, causing many commuters to do double-takes. Between lingering effects of a harsh winter and the state’s notoriously high fuel taxes, the cost of a gallon of gas keeps rising. In some areas, local tax rates spike to ov

The global car industry is not in the rudest of health right now, and one of the companies bearing the brunt of that more than others is Stellantis. Whether it’s sluggish sales or sizeable losses due to a changing market, it’s no secret that the mega-company formed by the 2021 merger of Fiat-Chrysler and Europe’s PSA group has been struggling of late. However, it’s not all bad news for the company, as it’s just added around 1,700 new jobs in Canada in a third shift at its assembly plant in Winds

A Mustang Movie Icon The Ford Mustang isn’t only an icon in the automotive world – it’s also a star in Hollywood, having appeared in films like 2014’s John Wick and Need for Speed. But perhaps its most iconic role came in the 2000's Gone in 60 Seconds, where the 1967 Mustang Fastback “Eleanor” became a legend in its own right. So legendary, in fact, that Cinema Muscle Recreations built a limited run of 25 “Eleanor” continuation cars – and the first production example (Series No. 1) is now headin

That’s right folks, after announcing that they have taken over Virginia Motorsports Park most recently, and tons of other iconic tracks around the country in the last 6 months, the IHRA announced this morning that they have finalized the deal to bring back Atlanta Dragway! And not only are they bringing it back, but they are going to do so quickly, and in grand fashion, as the new Atlanta Dragway will be home to the 2026 IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series World Finals! Here is the full announcement.  FO

I miss that you don’t get to watch every World Rally Championship event from start to finish like we used to get back in the day, unless you pay for a subscription of some kind. The coverage that was available back in the early 2000’s was excellent, with on track, in car, in the pits, and aerial footage as well. And that was without all the great technology that exists today to make shooting races like this even easier. I say all this because whenever I do see YouTube coverage it makes me happy

Tesla’s first Cybercab has officially rolled off the production line in Texas, a milestone that Elon Musk shared enthusiastically on social media platform X. A two-passenger, self-driving electric vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals, the Cybercab is a marked step up from the company’s robotaxi fleet. The Model Y robotaxi still requires a human “safety monitor” in most cases, but the Cybercab has no means of it being driven manually at all—and that’s why major questions remain, as Tesla’s cu

Like most of the country, we’ve had some weird weather down here in Texas over the past couple of months. From absurdly warm to bitter cold, and everything in between. Like many, we were iced in at times and even when the roads were clear we have had some really cold and dry weather which makes doing anything outside a challenge, let alone trying to put down 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower to the ground on the streets. But that is exactly what was going down at this Texas Cash Days event. Lucky for us

Sir Jony Ive Is Nervous About Showing The World Ferrari’s First EV Sir Jony Ive has admitted he is “anxious” about unveiling the Ferrari Luce, according to an interview with Autocar. That anxiety is understandable. This is Ferrari’s first fully electric model, and the expectations surrounding it are immense. Ive, best known for shaping the iMac G3, iPod, and iPhone, now finds himself responsible for influencing the future visual identity of the Prancing Horse in the EV era. So far, Ferrari has o

Honda engines have a reputation for smoothness and refinement. But these characteristics were never the goal; they are a natural byproduct of founder Soichiro Honda’s pursuit of engineering excellence. His philosophy revolved around improving and refining existing internal combustion technology to build better, more efficient motors that punched way above their size. Of course, for a motor to make big power from a relatively small displacement, it needs to spin extremely fast while still being r

The Swap Economy The U.S. continues to trail China in certain EV technologies, and a new benchmark from Chinese EV maker Nio underscores that gap. China's Autohome said that on February 15, Nio logged a record 146,649 battery swaps in a single day, the most the company has ever processed. For the uninitiated, a battery swap station allows EVs to pull in and have their depleted batteries replaced with fully charged ones. This allows owners to skip the extended wait typically associated with conve

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

With the average new car now costing more than $50,000, American car buyers are recalibrating their buying habits. Buyers who would’ve once picked mid-range and premium trims are now choosing base models, according to a Reuters report. It’s a trend that’s reversing a long-held industry push toward higher-margin variants. Manufacturers had intensified their premiumization strategy, especially post-pandemic, by bundling additional features, limiting low-cost inventory, and encouraging customers to

The IS Lives On, but Maybe Not for Long The Lexus IS has survived more than a few predictions of its demise, but it’s still here. For 2026, Lexus gave it a real update instead of letting the nameplate quietly disappear. The changes are mostly visual – a tweaked spindle grille and a tidier front end. Underneath, it’s business as usual, with the same 3.5-liter V6 putting out 311 horsepower. At first glance, the facelift signals that Lexus is in it for the long haul. But recent reports from Japan p

Robotaxi Reality Check A report from Electrek states that Tesla has logged five additional crashes involving its robotaxi fleet, bringing the total to 14 since the service launched in June 2025. Adding to the controversy, Tesla redacts its narratives as “confidential business information,” while some rivals, such as Waymo and Zoox, often provide more detail in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) filings. However, the filings outlined how the incidents happened from December 20

As much as it would seem like a bad time to be an electric-only carmaker right now, Polestar is proof that it’s not all bad news for the EV industry. The Swedish brand sold just over 60,000 cars globally in 2025 – a modest number in the wider industry but the most successful year for the young company since it was spun off from Volvo’s racing team and performance badge into its own brand in 2017. Off the back of that momentum, Polestar’s not slowing down any time soon, announcing that four new o

Grand Cherokee V8 Comeback Teased by Lead Engineer Joe Aljajawi, lead engineer for the WL-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, has hinted that the Hemi V8 may not be gone for good. In an interview with The Drive, Aljajawi stopped short of confirming a return but delivered a clear message to loyalists. “I would say for the Grand Cherokee customers that we are listening to you, and then stay tuned for more,” he said. For a brand that officially pulled the plug on the V8 just two years ago, that phrasi

With shifting legislation and a market that may not yet be ready to embrace electric sports cars, Porsche has reportedly been reevaluating the introduction of the electric 718 Cayman and Boxster, and that has cast doubt over the future of the production-bound Audi Concept C. Set to be a spiritual successor to the iconic TT, the new Audi electric sports car is expected to share technical details with the 718 EV, but an Audi spokesperson confirmed earlier this month that the project is alive and w

Another Bump in the Road It seems like Scout Motors can’t catch a break. German newspaper Der Spiegel reports that the brand’s launch has been pushed back by another year. As such, Scout – Volkswagen’s revived American off-road brand – is now expected to begin production in 2028, reportedly due to technical hurdles and financial challenges. The delay follows earlier reports that Scout’s South Carolina assembly plant has gone over budget. The project was initially estimated at around $2 billion,

A Dying Lexus Coupe Lineup Lexus coupes have been quietly stepping back for some time. The RC and RC F wrapped up production in late 2025, and the LC 500 is set to finish after the 2026 model year, with production likely ending by August 2026. That shift leaves Lexus looking like an SUV brand at first glance. Grand tourers were always a niche, and the LC’s sales numbers showed it. The LC was more of a statement piece than a volume seller, an elegant V8 flagship that stuck around while the rest o

Standing Out Automotive design is one of the most important aspects of the whole industry. We've seen brands take their model aesthetics seriously and employ terms for each design language, ensuring each car stands out. Hyundai's Ioniq EV line stands as a testament to that. Since its debut, this pure EV model range has seen car after car nominated or awarded for its looks. Each model served a distinct design language that set it apart from the competition. Surprisingly, it seems that the brand w

BMW is facing a class action lawsuit for faulty oil filter housings that leak coolant, resulting in owners having to spend thousands of dollars in repairs and replacements. The lawsuit, filed in New Jersey, involves three BMW engines: B46, B48, and B58. The first two are turbocharged four-cylinder engines, while the B58 is BMW’s highly regarded turbo six-cylinder mill. At a time when BMW has improved significantly in reliability ratings, this lawsuit is a reminder that some older models still re

Chevrolet is responsible for some of the most sought-after classic vehicles ever made. While icons like the Corvette and Camaro remain the fan favorite, there’s still a strong cult following behind vintage Chevy pickups, especially the C10. Even as old cars from the 1960s and 1970s aren’t as popular as they once were and newer collector interest shifts toward 1990s and 2000s models, there’s still a strong market for well-executed classics and restomods. This heavily reworked 1967 C10, listed by

The compact Kona crossover has been an indisputable success for Hyundai since it launched in 2017, proving popular in markets all over the world over its two generations, even if demand for the electric version is unsurprisingly a little weak in the US right now. It’s little surprise, then, that the model looks likely to get a third generation. Not only that, but as we've previously reported, it could come sooner rather than later, with suggestions that a planned facelift for the current model h