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Smart's Unorthodox Path Smart started out as a joint venture between Daimler-Benz and the makers of Swatch watches, SMH, resulting in the formation of Micro Compact Car AG in 1994. The first product of that partnership eventually resulted in the Smart City-Coupe that made its world premiere in 1998. It would later be called the ForTwo in 2002, and it was eventually joined by the Roadster and ForFour in 2003 and 2004, respectively. Despite initial success, the brand saw its fair share of struggle

Keeping Up With The Times The Smart (or smart) car brand, throughout its relatively long history, has been able to capture part of the automotive culture by offering iconic small vehicles, from the Smart Fortwo to the Smart Forfour, and many others. However, the marque, now under the stewardship of China's Geely Group, has already reinvented itself in the electric era, with a current lineup that's in tune with the times. An expansion of that lineup is underway, diversifying the lineup into other

I’ve customized too many tools to count in my life, but they usually involve wrenches or pliers of some kind that I’ve ground on, made shorter, or welding something else to. The most common mods are usually on end wrenches that need to be thinner to fit somewhere, or bent in some weird way to reach a fastener, etc. You never know when you are going to have to customize a wrench so I have a drawer of relatively cheap ones that I don’t feel bad modifying for my needs. But what about customizing ra

SNORE puts on some fun races every year and has been doing it for decades. They started in 1969 and today the organization is still non-profit and is staffed and run by a team of volunteers who’s dedication to the off-road racing community is admirable. In 2025 they have put on five races, with this weekend’s SNORE Rage at the River completing the 2025 season. You can check out all the racing action LIVE right here, so stay tuned all weekend and let us know what you think. Does this make you wan

Here we go! It’s the unofficial start of the Winter Series at Bradenton and there are a bunch of racers on hand already for testing. We’re going to to be sharing all the highlight videos right here for you to enjoy all week, so check back each day to see what you have missed. Monday’s video is at the bottom and we’ll keep stacking the newest ones on top! If for some reason you haven’t heard of the Drag Illustrated Winter Series at Bradenton Motorsports Park, now is the time to get familiar. Enj

With $20,000 on the line, Kevin and the KSR crew are giving it their all at the Bradenton Motorsports Park Out For Blood Shootout. There are 50+ other cars and trucks battling it out too, and like most Lil Gangsta’s races you can expect real close racing action, upsets, and drama. It’s a good time for all that are there racing for sure, and everyone knows that Soccer Mom is a player, so Kevin has as good a shot at this as anyone else. Watch the video below to see how it all works out for them.

When I got my gooseneck trailer, I installed a 17,000 lb Anvil winch and a couple of batteries and thought about getting one of those solar powered battery chargers to keep the batteries charged up while  it’s sitting. But then I saw some reviews on a few of them that said they weren’t much good. So I quit paying attention to them. Until now. Yesterday, on Project Farm, he put out a video testing and reviewing a bunch of solar battery chargers, and now I want one! How about you? Would you use a

Donut Lab’s Bold Solid-State Claims Under the Microscope At CES 2026, Finnish startup Donut Lab surprised the EV industry by announcing what it described as the first commercially viable solid-state battery capable of ultra-fast charging and long service life. Many experts immediately questioned whether such performance was technically possible. The company has now released results from independent testing conducted by Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre. The validation focuses on charging p

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

The Price of Mobility Is Changing With rising fuel prices, opting for fuel-efficient cars like the Honda Civic is starting to sound like a smart idea. For some, however, the shift goes even further. A report by Zag Daily suggests that some people are turning to shared e-bikes and e-scooters as a more practical and cheaper way to get around town. The report cites a study by micromobility operator Veo, which surveyed 2,200 riders across 60 U.S. markets. Among respondents who own or at least have a

Jaguar's rebrand took place late in 2024, and more than a year on, we're still waiting to see the British manufacturer's first car under this new strategy in production guise. Becoming arguably the most talked-about automaker in recent years certainly has its pros, but with a never-ending barrage of criticism coming the automaker's way from all corners as Jaguar bids farewell to combustion for good, one dealer has voiced their concerns, and their comments only add to speculation over whether Jag

Ram is once again at the center of a class action lawsuit, but this time the outcome may benefit owners. A newly approved settlement could see certain RAM 1500 EcoDiesel owners receive cash payouts and reimbursements tied to an alleged fire risk linked to a faulty engine component. While these trucks are often still referred to as Dodge Rams, Ram and Dodge have been separate brands for years now, at least for the time being. This case specifically involves Ram-branded pickups sold after that spl

When Two Become One The modding scene is quickly becoming more capable than ever. We're seeing owners achieve their wildest dreams thanks to technology. A rare, sometimes looked-down-upon part of modding is when some cavalier owners merge two models into one car. Builds like these don't usually end well, considering how hard it is to put two different cars together. However, there are moments of brilliance, and one madman has succeeded in blending two cars, and even better, it can be owned by on

Tesla Owners Silicon Valley wanted to see what happens when you actually shoot a Cybertruck’s “bulletproof” glass, so they brought the truck, some serious firepower and Tesla design boss Franz von Holzhausen to Taran Tactical’s range. The twist is they did not test Tesla’s stock glass at all. Instead, the video is really a showcase for Armored CyberGlass, an aftermarket ballistic window package that finally tries to match the Cybertruck’s tank-like image.

Diesel Dreams The mad geniuses at Grind Hard Plumbing Co are reviving a crashed and burned-out Ferrari F355 Spider with the engine swap you didn’t see coming. The team is currently working on dropping the 5.0-litre twin-turbo V10 diesel motor from a VolkswagenTouareg TDI into the lightweight Italian chassis.  Grind Hard Plumbing Co As you can imagine, this revival involves extensi

Arguably the Best Roadster Ever Produced When it comes to roadsters, the Honda S2000 might be the ultimate analog expression of the concept. A sports car through and through, Honda's drop-top was ahead of its time then, and it still continues to impress. It's a shame that Honda never continued the line because it might have been able to compete and even beat the likes of the Mazda MX-5 and Toyota GR86/Subaru BRZ. While it is no Skyline GT-R, it's a blast to drive, if you dare touch that odomete

Fire up the Quattro Audi would be a totally different company today if it weren't for the Quattro. While its motorsports legacy is always brought up, the car also showed that putting all-wheel drive in regular road cars is a viable option. If you look at the market today. A good chunk of premium and luxury sedans today offer all-wheel drive. Jörg Bensinger's curiosity led to the eventual creation of the Quattro. Noticing how well the Volkswagen Iltis performed in the snow, the chassis engineer r

Part of the reason that the BMW i8 was not a hugely popular car is that it featured a B38 three-cylinder engine. Another element is that it was a plug-in hybrid supercar, and many were not ready to adopt the technology a decade ago, but Trevor Elan from Bimmer Network is fixing both those problems. He's ripping out the entire powertrain, including the electrified bits, and replacing them with a tuned B58 straight-six. It's not really sacrilege, since BMW considered bigger engines for the i8, too

Hemi Power One of the most notable and memorable engines ever made is the Hemi V8. Built by Chrysler in the late '50s, it eventually became their go-to for the brand's big-displacement, high-power-output models. In fact, the Hemi name and technology have endured and advanced over the years, culminating in the most recent muscle cars from Chrysler and Dodge. With the Hemi V8 now a rare commodity (especially in the classic form), people are looking to get some value on the older Hemis. Since the H

The Cadillac Celestiq ultra-luxury electric sedan is not a car you can casually buy after spotting it in a showroom; it is far from your average Cadillac model. This is a hand-made, built-to-order flagship that comes with a comprehensive personalization experience for the buyer. That includes design sessions with an in-house concierge via video calls, followed by a visit to Cadillac House at the GM Tech Center in Warren, Michigan to finalize the configuration. On average, it takes three to four

Stretching Imaginations When it comes to custom building trucks or rigs, the aftermarket scene is awash with examples, from the tastefully built all the way to the out-of-this-world creations. Most of these projects have the capability in mind, making them better able to traverse off-beaten paths or handle tricky situations. Some take that same philosophy and skew it in such a way that it becomes something entirely new. Someone put the time, effort, resources, and money into converting the heavy

Copart is a magical place where you can potentially pick up a seriously good value salvage title car, providing you’re a handy wrencher and have a bit of time to spare to get it back to the way it should look. You can find pretty much anything on there, from ultra-basic subcompacts to genuine exotics, but even then, it was a little surprising to see one of just 149 McLaren Elvas (the initial 399-unit run was slashed to 249 and ultimately to 149) ever built up for auction in lightly crash-damaged

A Different Kind of M3 Countless unorthodox car builds have surfaced over the years, and this one from Bleumode and NightRide.pl fits right in. Unveiled at Ultrace Germany last weekend, it features a BMW E30 M3 riding on four Suzuki GSX-R bikes. Not everyone will like it, but that reflects the nature of car culture – it is not meant to be one-size-fits-all. Just as some enthusiasts are not drawn to slammed cars with extreme camber, others may not connect with this concept. Still, Ultrace is exac

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

A Drift Icon Goes Off-Road The Nissan Silvia 240SX, known as the Silvia S14 in Japan, is one of the most respected cars in the tuning scene, arriving in the 1990s – a time widely considered the heyday of JDM modification culture. Today, it still enjoys a cult following, especially among enthusiasts who build the coupe for drifting. One owner, however, took a completely different approach, transforming the car into an off-roader – not just any off-roader, but a trophy truck built to tackle brutal