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Buying a brand-new Corvette is already something to be proud of, and owning a mid-engine sports car or supercar is certainly exciting, but Chevrolet is about to make the experience even better, reopening its Corvette Engine Build Experience this spring. The program was previously available for the LT6 of the Corvette Z06, and now it's being reopened to the Z06, as well as being made possible with the ZR1 and ZR1X pair. The news was announced on LinkedIn, via Ray Theriault, Corvette Plant directo

The Toyota Crown Signia launched in September 2024 as a 2025 model, so taking into account the annual miles covered by the average American motorist, the earliest Crown Signias should’ve covered around 15,000 miles by now. But one Crown Signia driver has already hit over 150,000 miles—roughly 10 times more than the average—in his 2025 Crown Signia. The owner, Justin Thornell, posted the feat on the Toyota Crown Signia Facebook group, while also explaining the maintenance he has done and his goal

Screws Replace Glue in a Quietly Radical Redesign Mercedes' vision of the future involves something unexpectedly old-school: screws. Part of Mercedes' Tomorrow XX sustainability initiative is changing how automobile parts are constructed, beginning with vehicle headlamps. As opposed to using permanent adhesives to bond headlamp assemblies, Mercedes intends to use mechanical fasteners like screws. It's how headlights were initially created as self-contained modules that could be individually repa

Volvo has an excellent reputation for safety, and that has long attracted families to the brand. But as those families have grown to the point that the mid-size XC90 has become too small, they have been forced to look to other brands to satisfy their needs for bigger SUVs, like BMW with its X7 and Mercedes-Benz with its GLS. But they may not need to for much longer, reports Automotive News. Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson told AN that demand for full-size three-row SUVs is growing in the U.S. and in

Don’t Judge This Truck by Its Sheetmetal Icon 4x4 showcased the depth of its customization capabilities with the 30th build of its Thriftmaster pickup restomod program, which is based on classic Chevrolet trucks. While this hand-built vehicle retains the outward appearance of a typical 1950s-era pickup, it was engineered with high performance in mind—making it a sleeper by design. Chief among the modifications is the GM E-Rod 6.2-liter LS3 small-block V8, which produces 440 horsepower, represent

Mazda has built some of the most driver-focused sports cars the world has ever known, from the lightweight MX-5 Miata to the iconic, rotary-powered RX-7. But a recent Cars and Bids auction shows just how far the nostalgia tax has spiraled out of control. A 1997 Mazda RX-7 Type RS-R 30th Anniversary Edition attracted a top bid of $40,500 on Cars and Bids, yet still failed to meet its reserve. Even at that level, it would have traded above the model’s historical norm. Once upon a time, ’90s JDM sp

A Costly Battery Replacement Electric vehicles are slowly becoming an accepted part of the world. While demand may have slowed over the past few years, people are now generally willing to consider them as their primary form of transportation. However, one major hesitation has always been the longevity and maintenance costs of the battery systems EVs use; most are afraid that replacing a battery might cost them an arm and a leg. Someone recently went online to prove that while EVs offer immediate

Holding the Line While automakers such as Hyundai are adjusting their production strategies to avoid the Trump administration’s tariffs on imported vehicles, Audi appears to be taking a more cautious approach. According to Germany’s Handelsblatt, Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume said that plans to produce Audi vehicles in the United States are not progressing, citing ongoing financial challenges. The possibility of U.S.-based Audi production has been discussed for years, particularly as the bra

Hot Wheelsis adding three major automakers to its partner roster, announcing new collaborations with Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and Toyota. The move is aimed at widening Hot Wheels’ reach beyond traditional die cast collecting, with the brands joining Mattel’s broader push into buildable, display-focused automotive products targeted at enthusiasts and adult collectors.

The next-generation G84 BMW M3 has been spied by our photographers again, this time in greater detail than previous sightings. Although this prototype is still wearing plenty of fake body cladding to disguise the true form of the production design, it's clear that the M3 will continue to be aggressive despite the more restrained approach of the Neue Klasse design. The front wheel arches of this prototype, heralding the first-ever hybrid incarnation of the M3, are particularly muscular, hinting a

The Trump administration’s tariffs have continued to wreak havoc in the automotive industry in 2026. Just this week alone, Trump threatened Canada with 100% tariffs after it moved to lower its own tariffs on Chinese EVs. Trump believes Canada’s decision is disastrous and could result in serious economic consequences across North America. In the latest tariff saga to hit the auto industry, Trump has raised tariffs on South Korea to 25%. Last year, the U.S. and South Korea agreed to a trade deal f

YouTuber WhistlinDiesel, whose real name is Cody Detwiler, says he was arrested again at an airport in Tennessee after arriving back in the United States, marking a new escalation in the legal situation that has followed him since his earlier tax related case. Reporting this week describes the detention as a second arrest connected to the same broader allegations, while Detwiler’s own Instagram post adds additional claims about how the arrest unfolded and why he believes it happened. What The

VinFast Needs All the Help VinFast's first steps in America have been pretty shaky. There have been teething problems with the cars, and sales collapsed dramatically last year. Still, the Vietnamese automaker isn't giving up, but it needs all the help it can get to stay relevant. With that, the company is ramping up tech development, particularly in the field of autonomous mobility. VinFast has saddled up with AI firm AutoBrains to get things started. The two will be collaborating on several pro

Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale Auction this past weekend has returned some epic results for American sports cars. Already, a one-off Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X sold for $2.6 million—far beyond the base price of $218,100. But Ford also saw a major result for the first-ever example of the new Mustang Dark Horse SC. Revealed earlier this month as the hottest non-GTD Mustang, this supercharged muscle car is expected to cost in the six-figure range, but the first production model sold for a lot more than

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Skyline Gathering in the US Jay Leno’s Garage is no stranger to rare metal, but this episode lands differently. With legendary car photographer, Larry Chen, Jay walks through time examining one of the rarest assemblies of Nissan Skylines ever filmed in the United States. Seven generations are represented, from the earliest Nissan-badged models to the coveted R34 GT-R, all legally imported and all never sold new in America. That detail matters because these cars exist in the

When Toyota revived the C-HR nameplate last year in the form of a small electric crossover, we expected it to start at around $30,000. That would’ve made it one of the cheapest EVs in America and a lot cheaper than the company’s larger bZ. Pricing has now been released for the 2026 C-HR, but it’s not nearly as affordable as we had hoped, especially considering the recent influx of affordable EVs like the Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model Y Standard. However, with its potent performance and unique look

New-Generation Seltos Goes on Sale in Korea The second-generation Kia Seltos made its global debut last month, and it’s a noticeable upgrade for one of the brand’s key models. The SUV now looks tougher, borrowing sharper lines from the Telluride, and the new X-Line trim gives it a bit more attitude. But the real headline is the arrival of a hybrid version – a first for the nameplate and probably the version fans have been waiting for. When the Seltos made its global debut, Kia barely talked abou

From Stingray to Sea Giant The Chevrolet C3 Corvette is arguably the most visually striking among Corvette generations, drawing inspiration from the Mako Shark II concept. However, this particular build may be even more striking, as one builder stretched a 1969 model-year example into a limousine, resulting in a four-door configuration with significantly more interior space. This C3 Corvette limousine is listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace with a 9,000-mile odometer and is described as being

More Details Apart Beyond the Green Light Last month, Hameedi Venturo quietly gave the green light to Project Origine. The plan: build the world’s first all-terrain hypercar, with more than €150 million (about $178 million) already committed and development set in Italy. At the time, that was about all the company was willing to share. And that makes sense. Hameedi Venturo wanted to nail down what the car actually is – and what it isn’t. Project Origine isn’t an SUV, a crossover, or a jacked-up

The Other Cost of the AI Boom Artificial intelligence has been widely adopted across multiple sectors, with applications ranging from productivity tools to more unconventional uses – such as a BMW owner using ChatGPT to generate a custom performance tune. While the technology is primarily leveraged to streamline workflows and improve efficiency, a report from S&P Global suggests that broader adoption could disrupt automotive production, echoing the pandemic-era supply chain shock. The report

Volvo Wagons in America Are Dead—For Now The final Volvo wagon for the US is the V60 Cross Country. If you want one, you have until the end of the month. After that, Volvo’s wagon lineup in America is finished, at least officially. The brand is shifting its focus to SUVs, crossovers, and EVs. Even the XC70 name, once tied to rugged wagons, has returned as an extended-range SUV. There’s no lifted longroof this time, which shows just how far Volvo has moved away from wagons as a body style. But th

Toyota may have one of the most extensive lineups of hybrid models in the country, but it still lags behind in the EV space. The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland will help to change this—it’s a longer and more spacious version of the bZ. Sharing much with the Subaru Trailseeker, the bZ Woodland has finally been priced, but the news isn’t good. The Toyota electric SUV is far more expensive than its mechanically similar Subaru cousin. Is there a reason for this, or is Toyota simply charging for its stronge

Make Nissan Great Again It's been a tough couple of years for Nissan; the once strong and mighty Japanese automaker has been in dire straits. It started as a rumour that went wild, which eventually led to the brand reorganizing, with a failed attempt to merge with Mitsubishi and Honda, and the closure of some manufacturing plants, along with the sale of its own brand HQ in Yokohama, Japan. However, the automaker came out swinging in 2026 with a decent showing at the recently concluded Tokyo Auto

“Something new is on the horizon.” That’s all Toyota has to say in the latest teaser it’s dropped today. But Autoblog has been able to scratch out some details and, indeed, there’s something big coming in barely two weeks. The Japanese automaker has been one of the big skeptics when it comes to battery-electric vehicles. Ironically, even as key rivals like Ford, Stellantis and Volkswagen pull back on their EV plans, Toyota is accelerating its own product campaign. On top of new models like the T

We shared major progress and changes to this car a few weeks ago and are so thrilled that the work is continuing! One might hing it has taken a step back since the body isn’t on it in this pic, but rest assured this is good stuff. If you missed the update a couple of weeks ago, we’ve got a link to that one down below as well! Finnegan’s Caddy is one of the more talked about projects from the Finnegan’s Garage channel, and is also one of the projects he’s most looking forward to. The plan is for