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STI in the Shadows Looking at Subaru’s current portfolio, it’s understandable why some believe the brand’s performance division, STI, is effectively dead. At the moment, Subaru appears more focused on electrification – having unveiled two new EVs, the Uncharted and Trailseeker – rather than pushing back against tightening emissions regulations with the kind of turbocharged, enthusiast-focused STI models that once defined the brand’s performance image. However, a report from Australia’s CarSales

Hot-Selling SUV Under Fresh Scrutiny With 123,929 units sold last year, the Hyundai Palisade is a key model in the automaker’s US lineup, alongside the Tucson, Santa Fe, and Elantra. But with so many on the road, every recall or safety issue gets noticed by many owners. Last month, Hyundai recalled 2020 to 2025 Palisade SUVs after regulators found that the third-row side curtain airbags might not meet federal safety standards. The main concern is whether these airbags actually protect passengers

It’s time for more tool testing, and this time it’s cordless heat guns that are being put through their paces. Everyone needs a heat gun in the shop, and I remember very well when I got an actual good one. The heat level and the speed with which the heat guns get to that temp is a big deal and changes how useful these tools can be. Temp control, max temp, airflow, and more are all being measured in this test from the Tools Tested channel. Check out the tests that put all these cordless heat gun

If you don’t pay attention, or haven’t watched Newbern’s channel much, you might not know that he’s gotten a few important projects in recent years that are now going to come together to make something truly special, a C50 Chevrolet Ramp Truck. Yep, after driving one for years over at Finnegan’s, he’s ready for one of his own and has put together the right combo of trucks that can now come together to be something really special. Check it out in the video below, as this is Part 1 in the Newbern

An Iffy Image To say that the Nissan Altima doesn't have a stellar image is an understatement, especially for the fourth and fifth-generation models. Admittedly, it's not entirely the car's fault, as certain, er, people with a particular driving style haven't done the Altima's reputation any favors. Reliability hasn't been great, though it's hard to tell whether it's mainly due to a lack of maintenance or the cars were genuinely faulty. Outside of America, however, Nissan's midsize sedan has a f

Behind Closed Doors A report from Car Complaints provides an update on the lawsuit accusing Toyota of illegal data sharing. A federal judge has sent the case to arbitration after determining that plaintiff Philip Siefke had agreed to resolve disputes through arbitration. Siefke, who owns a 2021 RAV4, discovered that Toyota had been collecting his data after learning he already had a comprehensive driving profile while applying for insurance. He then filed a class action lawsuit against Toyota, t

The Toyota RAV4 has become America’s best-selling vehicle by doing the basics right. It is efficient, inexpensive to maintain, and spacious enough for everyday life. Part of its appeal – all SUVs in fact – is also its ride height and the illusion of off-road readiness. Yet that's exactly what Japanese performance parts manufacturer Tanabe has just done, releasing a new set of lowering springs for the latest-generation model less than 4 months after it reached showrooms. A Lower Stance Without th

An Enthusiast's Brand Subaru is known for its dependability, ruggedness, and capability. All of these were honed over the years as the brand competed in the Rallying scene, where it was even dominant. That relationship with racing showed that it's an enthusiasts' brand through and through. Times have, of course, changed, but Subaru has been one of the few automakers that has tried to stick to its core beliefs as much as possible. A recent survey circulating among US owners is generating signific

A Dangerous Pattern Nobody Can Fix A woman in Sydney claims Nissan can't help her because her 2019 X-Trail (also known as the Rogue in America) loses power when she's driving alone or with her kids. Despite repeated visits to the dealership, technicians have been unable to duplicate the shutdowns. After learning that a previously identified "kill code" affects her CVT automatic transmission, she fears her car may be unsafe to drive. Her case mirrors those filed by thousands of other Nissan custo

A Dark Twist Volvo’s smallest electric vehicle, the EX30, recorded the strongest sales among the brand’s EV lineup in the U.S. last year, with 5,409 units sold, according to data compiled by Cox Automotive. Now, the Swedish marque has introduced a new Black Edition that could appeal to buyers drawn to murdered-out styling. This Black Edition is finished in Onyx Black across virtually the entire exterior, including the front Volvo badge and rear script, which are typically finished in chrome. It

Growing up in the 1970’s and 1980’s means I’ve seen some products offered for sale that would never be allowed as a new product sold today. Lawn Darts are the ones that everyone always wants to talk about, but the truth is that there were tons of other toys, go karts, bikes, trikes, and more that would never make it past the product liability folks in corporate America now. This also applies to ATVs and off-road toys. Remember ATCs? These three wheeled machines were huge, but ultimately were dee

Back to Basics Previously, China announced a ban on flush-style door handles popularized by Tesla electric vehicles. Now, a report from Autohome says regulators are essentially telling automakers, “Don’t reinvent the wheel,” as the country also moves to ban yoke-style steering wheels – another design feature made famous by Tesla. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has published a draft outlining a new standard aimed at preventing injuries caused by steering mechanisms

With slowing inflation being credited, in part, to lower gas prices, it can seem as though the price you pay at the pump has never been lower. For many states, that’s somewhat true. Gas prices in several Midwest and southern states have dropped dramatically in the past few months; while not at record lows (we still remember when gas in the Midwest was around $0.65 per gallon), gas is noticeably cheaper in February 2026. Some states don’t have it so good. Out west, gas prices remain high, and whi

1,000 horsepower Corvettes, from the factory. Man it is good to be an automotive enthusiast in 2026. With more than one offering above 1,000 horsepower, and multiple others not far below that four digit number, there has never been a better time to be a Corvette enthusiast looking to have some fun with your new Corvette. These cars are all very capable of having fun on open track days, club events, etc, and they will definitely be more capable than the average person sitting behind the wheel of

With federal tax credits no longer available, U.S. demand for battery-electric vehicles has tumbled for the first time in a decade. Registrations slipped by 0.4% in 2025, according to a new report by S&P Global Mobility, in sharp contrast to the rapid growth during the earlier part of the decade. As recently as 2021, year-over-year demand grew by as much as 88%. The market sho

I’m a fan of the weird body styles and models of cars, especially when they come from somewhere else in the world. When talking about cars from the 1940s through the 1970s, many cars from Europe have familiar lines and shapes that make them appealing to us Americans even though they aren’t the models we’ve grown up with domestically. For example, some of the old Volvos actually look like 40’s Fords. Or in this case, this cool little Renault Dauphine which was built between the mid 1950’s and mid

That Time Mitsubishi Made a Flagship Sedan It's a distant memory now, but Mitsubishi one had a very robust lineup of sedans and many other interesting cars. The Mirage and later Lancer models took care of the budget spectrum, while the Galant battled with the Camry and Accord. But even higher up was the Diamante which was meant to go up against the likes of the Acura Legend and Lexus ES300. It was a luxury car without the luxury badge. Ultimately though, it wasn't a huge seller. Perhaps its the

Winter’s Wild Flip Is Catching Drivers Off Guard Winter's weather map has completely flipped for American roadways, and State Highway Departments and motorists alike are now caught off guard. Areas that typically see inches of snow are now digging themselves out of feet of snow, while typical winter zone areas are bare. As a result, there are thousands of stranded motorists, hundreds of accidents, and hazardous travel conditions that local infrastructure is unable to keep up with. States in the

Stuck in Low General Motors is addressing a transmission issue affecting certain 2025–2026 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain models. According to a Preliminary Information (PI) service bulletin (PIP6100), vehicles equipped with the 8-speed automatic transmission may become stuck in first gear. Getting stuck in first gear can significantly limit vehicle speed and may result in high engine RPMs and pronounced jerking, since first gear typically delivers the most torque. The report states that the

Steve Magnante is back at it, at Backyard Auto in New Hampshire to check out another great muscle car project or two. This is a 1966 Plymouth Barracuda, or a pair to be exact, and while they didn’t come with a Hemi under the hood,but they fit so you could build your own out of this one right here. 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. Check this out, as Steve will give all the info you expect. The post Junkyard Crawl With

Man are there some deals right here! Holley has tons of parts on sale now to make room for new inventory! If you have been waiting for a deal on the right parts, then this just might be the time. Click on any of the photos below to go to the sale page where everything on sale is listed for up to 40% off!     The post Save Up To 40% Off During The Holley Winter Overstock Sale! Parts You Want And Need At The Best Prices Of The Year! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full articl

Back in the old days, you had to wait until the commercials came on to go grab another beer, use the restroom, or get a snack during the Daytona 500. Then came DVRs, which was awesome because you never had to worry about missing things since you could pause and rewind and all that. But if you didn’t have enough time to watch the whole race, you might record it and then skip through it to find the big moments and maybe watch it in an hour instead of several hours. And now there is YouTube where t

In the United States, gas-powered vehicles still reign supreme, and recent legislation ensures that will be the case for a lot longer than we anticipated. With federal tax credits for EVs expiring and automakers pivoting back to hybrids, gas prices remain a critical weekly consideration for millions of commuters. As some regions see prices tick up due to seasonal shifts, many areas are seeing prices drop significantly.  We dove through the data to find the areas where gas prices are significantl

Why China Pulled the Plug on Rock-Bottom Prices China's long-running price wars on electric vehicles have officially come to an end, and US buyers will probably never experience the kind of rock-bottom pricing it produced. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) made the decision to bar all vehicle manufacturers from selling cars at less than manufacturing cost. This puts an end to the brutal homegrown competition that’s projected to have cost the automotive industry $68 billio

Closing the Order Book Porsche has effectively ended new orders for the 718 Cayman and Boxster, with the models’ online configurator (screenshot below) now showing “Unavailable for configuration.” This move signals the German automaker’s plan to introduce a next-generation version, although its future remains somewhat unclear amid recent shifts in the automotive industry. The outgoing fourth-generation 982 entered production in 2016 and ended its run last year. The next-generation version was or