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The Ferrari Icona That Doesn’t Need Fixing The Ferrari Daytona SP3 isn’t the kind of car that needs aftermarket upgrades. As a member of Ferrari’s Icona series, it’s already one of the rarest modern Ferraris, with just 599 units worldwide. The design pays clear tribute to the brand’s endurance racing past, mixing classic prototype cues with a modern carbon-fiber body. Behind the seats is a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12, producing a sound that is becoming increasingly rare. It’s arguably perf

Lawmakers in the state of Georgia are considering raising the minimum speed limit on state highways in an effort to improve safety and reduce congestion. At present, the minimum speed limit on Georgia state highways is 40 mph, and that minimum didn't change as the maximum speed limit rose from 55 to 70 mph. But a new proposal would increase the minimum speed limit to 50 mph on any local highway that has a maximum speed limit of 65 mph or more, and it's being taken seriously, with the local Depar

It’s time for Lights Out 17, Winter’s favorite radial race, and thanks to NC Promoder we can all watch testing and highlights as Monday and Tuesday had teams doing shakedown hits to see if their winter changes were going to work out. We may never know who was sandbagging and who was showing off, but we do know who’s there already! Video Description: Monday test session from South Georgia Motorsports Park. Many competitor’s are shaking down getting ready for Lights Out 17. The post Light

Larry Chen Finds the Ultimate R32 Larry Chen is back in Kyushu, Japan, with another deep dive into Garage Active honcho, Kasuhige Sakamoto-san’s carbon-fiber obsession. This time, the focus is on a narrowbody version of the Nissan Skyline GT-R R32. Unlike the widebody build previously featured, this car retains factory body dimensions. The exaggerated arches are gone. In their place is the original R32 silhouette, executed entirely in dry carbon fiber. Obviously, the weight savings are significa

Steve Magnante is back at it, at Backyard Auto in New Hampshire to check out another great muscle car project or two. Today is a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S Convertible, of which only 2,553 were made! These were the cars that gave birth to the insane Super Stock Hemi Barracuda’s and Darts we all know and love. These were fun little cars, and I think one with a Gen 3 Hemi would be a riot with a TKX or 8HP behind it as well. Check this out, as Steve will give all the info you expect.  

Trouble Brewing at Volkswagen AG Volkswagen is preparing for one of its most aggressive efficiency drives in recent memory. According to a report from the German publication, Manager Magazin, the automaker is targeting a sweeping 20 percent cost reduction across all of its brands by the end of 2028. The move builds on an internal savings initiative that has run for three years and has reportedly delivered double-digit billions in euros in savings. Now, management appears ready to escalate that e

The Outdoor Life If one thing changed over the past few years since the pandemic, more people have become interested in outdoor life. As this lifestyle gains more popularity, people are also now more inclined than ever to go for taller and rugged vehicles to support their overlanding dreams. The market is saturated with nameplates and models that cater to this outdoor segment; for some manufacturers, this segment could be lucrative. Mini isn't a brand known for going off the beaten path, apart f

I’m a big fan of trailers, and I own a few different sizes. With that said, I am one of those people that is always contemplating another size to add to the fleet because they are just so handy. Don’t want to lift heavy stuff into the way too tall bed of your new truck? A small utility trailer will make your life much easier. But there is nothing worse than having a good functional trailer and then having to rig up for every trip. Instead, make sure the trailer is ready to go at a moments notice

Audi's launch for the all-new RS 5 is not going well. After an official social media post prematurely revealed that the new RS 5 would be a plug-in hybrid last month, both sedan and wagon versions of the high-performance model have leaked online, revealing the cars' looks before the reveal, expected later today. Not only do we get to see the new bodywork without the camouflage sported by pre-production prototypes, but the leaks also give us a look at the cabin, where a new steering wheel sits ah

The Kia EV5 is not an old car, especially if you live in Canada or Europe, where the mid-sized electric crossover is only just beginning to arrive in showrooms. However, in China, where the car first launched, it’ll be celebrating its third birthday this year, and the pace at which the modern car industry moves means a facelift isn’t too far around the corner. South Korean YouTube channel HealerTV has got hold of spy shots of the updated crossover on a car carrier, and while all the key details

While much of the country is enjoying sub-$3.00-per-gallon gas prices, California is not. Currently, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is around $2.94, but in California, drivers are paying a statewide average of $4.54. This massive delta isn't just a rounding error; a 40-cent surge hit California in the last two weeks, leaving commuters statewide wondering when the bleeding will stop. The current spike is a perfect storm of infrastructure fatigue and regulatory timing. A sig

Extreme Winter Cold Greatly Affects EV Range Cold weather is still one of the biggest real-world hurdles for EVs. When temperatures drop, battery chemistry slows down, internal resistance goes up, and the car has to work harder just to keep the battery and cabin warm. Even with the latest thermal management tech, range loss is something you can’t fully escape. To see just how much cold weather hits EV range, Norwegian publication Motor ran its annual winter test. They took a wide mix of EVs thro

A Different Kind of Ferrari Story on Jay Leno’s Garage Jay Leno’s Garage has long been a gathering place for seasoned collectors and industry veterans. Most episodes feature older men discussing values, restorations, and decades of ownership. But this time, it's a bit different. Instead of another legacy collector, viewers meet a young enthusiast pushing back against today’s culture of leasing, software-defined vehicles, and disposable ownership. In an era dominated by electric crossovers and s

Ram has been on a mission to give truck buyers what they want over the last couple of months. Not only did it bring back the Hemi V8 engine option after controversially killing it off, but the manufacturer has now reintroduced the 1500 Rebel X for the 2026 model year. Driven by customer demand, the Rebel X slots in at the higher end of the Ram 1500 lineup. It gets solid power, advanced off-road technology, and sporty exterior/interior touches.  The Most Advanced Rebel Yet

Ford wants a do-over. The automaker invested billions of dollars bringing out its first long-range EVs, the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning only to wind up taking a $19.5 billion hit last year scrapping that program. While it’s pulled Lightning from production and abandoned work on a pricey 3-row SUV, Ford is getting ready to take another shot at the battery-electric market wit

Betting on Imports While automakers like Audi that rely on imports to the U.S. face headwinds, General Motors appears to be leaning the other way with the Trax. Strong demand in the U.S. is prompting GM to ramp up production in South Korea to the full capacity of 500,000 vehicles to increase imports. According to a report by Automotive News, tariffs on Korean-made vehicles currently stand at 15 percent and could rise to as much as 25 percent. Despite that uncertainty, GM remains confident in boo

Recalls Aren’t Always a Red Flag Recalls usually make headlines, but they’re not always a sign that something’s gone wrong behind the scenes. More often, they show how quickly carmakers respond when they spot a potential safety risk. That’s exactly what’s happening with Hyundai’s latest recall for the 2026 Kona. According to the recall report published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Hyundai traced a possible defect to a small production run built late in 2025. Ins

The Volkswagen Atlas is getting a little long in the tooth, but new spy shots show that the three-row midsize SUV is almost ready for revitalization. First introduced in 2017, the Atlas was refreshed in 2021 and again in 2024, and now it's preparing for another major update that will be revealed later this year. Volkswagen recently provided a first look at the 2027 Atlas in a colorful camouflage wrap, and these new spy shots show a prototype with similarly deceptive camouflage over the front and

Rivian’s friendly-looking and unimaginatively-named Electric Delivery Van – EDV, for short – is now a fairly common sight on America’s roads, with Amazon alone – initially the van’s exclusive customer – having taken delivery of over 30,000 of them since 2021, and it comfortable outselling all of its rivals in 2025. So far, though, its remit has been largely urban deliveries over relatively concentrated, thanks to two-wheel drive and fairly modest ranges. That’s soon going to change, though, as R

The End of Touchscreen-Only Controls After banning yoke-style steering wheels and flush door handles, China is moving to control the heavy use of screen-embedded controls in modern cars. Draft rules from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) would force automakers to use real, physical buttons for key functions, CarNewsChina reports. The goal? To reduce distractions and ensure drivers can operate essential functions without taking their eyes off the road. If approved, these

Conservative Looks Germans are known as very serious people; the world regards them as straightforward, hardworking, and no-nonsense. The same applies to their car brands and models. If you look at the top automakers, the models they sell are very uniform and follow the branding guidelines to the T, especially in terms of design. Take Porsche, for example: the entire lineup shares a single design language. Everything must look like or at least resemble the iconic 911. Each model's silhouette and

BMW’s latest research suggests people aren't turning their backs on EVs just yet. With EV sales slowing in several major markets, and the brand preparing to roll out its new electric 3 Series, BMW commissioned Dutch research firm Kien Onderzoek to determine whether hesitation is also creeping into the company-car world. The findings show a surprising growing adoption, but with clear expectations. Of the 655 company car drivers surveyed, 60% of them would choose an EV to replace their current lea

China at the Gate At this point, it seems it’s only a matter of time before Chinese automakers enter the U.S. market, at least in some form. They are expanding across Mexico and parts of South America, while Canada has signaled its willingness to allow some of their vehicles into the country. Ford is reportedly addressing the issue by discussing a framework with the Trump administration that would allow Chinese automakers to build vehicles in the U.S. through joint ventures. According to Automot

From EV Retrofits to a New Hybrid Setup Horse Powertrain first made waves with a simple but practical idea: let automakers convert their existing EV platforms into hybrids, rather than building new ones from the ground up. Last year, the company showcased compact, all-in-one hybrid modules that could replace a front electric motor, enabling a hybrid version with minimal additional engineering. Now, Horse is back with a new product that aims for bigger efficiency gains from hybrid combustion. Tea

Toyota’s problems with its failing UA80 eight-speed automatic transmissions are far from over. Late last year, a lawsuit was filed in Texas regarding this transmission, and now another one has popped up in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Considering the sheer number of vehicles on the road with the UA80 transmission, this likely isn't the last time Toyota faces legal troubles on the matter. Here’s a look at what’s wrong with this transmission. Premature Transmission Wear