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Not Your Typical Firebird A post from Facebook user If ya squint it’s mint shows an unusual-looking Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, made especially striking by its high-riding stance and wagon-like body style. In the comments, one user who appeared to know the owner shared key details that help explain the build – most notably that the car is used for the Gambler 500. While the name may sound similar to the famed Daytona 500, the Gambler 500 couldn’t be more different. There’s no oval track, no pace

A Cybertruck Tesla Never Built Tesla previously explored the idea of offering a six-seat Cybertruck but ultimately scrapped the concept. One owner, however, decided to do it himself, building a custom six-seat configuration and even demonstrating it with his family of six parked in his driveway. That location seems fitting, given that taking the modified truck onto public roads could raise serious safety and regulatory concerns. Shared on Facebook by user Roger Davis, the added middle seat betwe

Custom Canvas There are certain models that everyone loves to modify, and aftermarket parts are popular for them. One of those models is the Suzuki Jimny, a highly iconic kei car/mini off-roader and a favorite for a wide range of mods. A common modification to the Jimny is a full-body makeover kit, which usually transforms its appearance. Famous kits include one that mimics a Land Rover Defender, and even a G-Wagon. Cut from the same cloth is a new kit making waves in Japan, inspired by another

Built for Laughs Car modifications usually aim to improve looks or performance. This builder from Detroit, however, admitted his one-of-a-kind Chrysler minivan project was created to be “silly and fun.” The result is a bizarre twin-nosed minivan, formed by welding together the front ends of two '90s-era minivans, with the rear half capable of controlling the vehicle. Zach Sutton, a Detroit-based manufacturing engineer, built the project he calls “Bak2Bak.” Speaking with USA Today, Sutton said he

EV Plans Fell Through Sony Group and Honda Motor announced that they will maintain their 50-50 joint venture and pursue other opportunities. On March 25, 2026, Sony and Honda canceled the Afella 1 electric vehicle; however, the two will continue to work together developing other products. Honda's electrification strategy revamp was responsible for this turnout, but fret not, as the two Japanese giants in their industries will continue to work together, albeit chasing other projects, Nikkei Asia

Timed to coincide with the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week, Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) has premiered a new prototype vehicle under its Afeela brand. Unlike the Afeela 1 electric sedan that entered pre-production back in August, the new Afeela Prototype 2026 (as it’s called for now) takes the form of a coupe-style crossover. The resemblance between the new prototype and the Afeela 1 sedan is obvious, but the crossover’s larger, taller body is likely to appeal to more America

Sony Honda Mobility will offer digital license plates as an official accessory on the upcoming Afeela 1 electric sedan, making it one of the first production cars to launch with a factory-backed electronic plate option. The system comes via a partnership with Reviver, the company behind the RPlate, and is set to be available when the Afeela 1 reaches early customers in 2026. It is another example of how Sony and Honda are using the car’s connected platform to add services on top of the core EV

While we have seen Bluetooth controller access in modern infotainment systems, this is the first time we’re actually seeing PS Remote Play natively offered in any production car. The feature is made available in Sony-Honda Mobility’s Afeela 1 EV, a joint venture backed by two of Japan’s largest conglomerates. Playing video games while your EV charges or when the passenger is bored during your long trip are likely the proposed use cases here. The company says your PS5 and PS4 controllers can remo

It’s the end of the line for Sony’s electric car project, which included the Afeela 1 sedan and a new SUV sharing the same battery electric architecture provided by Honda. The Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) joint venture officially announced the sad news, which follows Honda’s decision to axe three upcoming EVs for the US market that were months away from the start of production in Ohio—the Acura RSX, Honda 0 Sedan and 0 SUV. Honda’s canceled EVs shared the 0 Series platform with the Afeela 1 electr

Six years after Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida walked out on stage at the Consumer Electronics Show to reveal plans to crash into the automotive world with a high-tech EV loaded with the latest in high-tech entertainment technology, officials with what’s now known as Sony Honda Mobility announced they’re finally set to begin delivering their first vehicle, the Afeela 1. P But despite

Here’s a livestream replay from the Southeast Gassers Association’s First Race of 2026 at Shadyside Dragway in North Carolina. If you like traditional nose high gassers that still row the gears, still have names on the side, and still have backup girls, then this is the racing for you. Their whole mantra is to race like it’s 1967 and if you haven’t seen their races yet, you are going to want to grab a snack and a drink and click play. This is some awesome racing action.   The post Southeast

The G90 BMW M5 and G91 M5 Touring debuted in 2024, and that means 2027 is the right time for BMW to introduce a Life Cycle Impulse facelift. And according to new spy shots from the Autoblog photographers, changes will be happening inside and out as BMW brings the M5 in line with the Neue Klasse family. Since America is not subject to Euro 7 emissions regulations, we expect the S68 V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain to produce the same 717-horsepower combined figure without the electric side taking on

It's been a while since we last spied the first-ever electric BMW M3, and since then, the "regular" i3 sedan has been revealed with 463 horsepower and divisive looks. The electric M3 will be much more powerful and possibly even more controversial, and the Autoblog spies have captured a nearly production-ready prototype on the road with more of the final design revealed than ever before. Production headlights and taillights have been fitted; we can see the shapes of the bodywork more clearly, and

Bentley's first-ever electric SUV has been caught as it undergoes winter testing in northern Europe, and for the first time, spy photographers have caught a glimpse of the interior. Unsurprisingly, this takes cues from the recently unveiled Porsche Cayenne EV, with which it shares much, but more on that later. The prototype has shed some camouflage since we last spotted the upcoming EV on the Nürburgring, but it still looks somewhat awkward at the moment, with exaggerated headlight graphics and

BMW’s iX3 was one of the automotive world’s most significant reveals in 2025, as the electric SUV ushered in a new design language and control interface for future BMWs. The initial reception to the iX3 has been positive, and now we can start getting excited about the coupe version of it, the iX4. Already spied on a transporter truck last year, we now have fresh spy photos of the iX4 hitting the road for the first time, and the new look seems like an improvement over the gas-powered X4. Downsize

A new supercar has been spied outside the Maranello gates, and it's set to be Ferrari's most hardcore road-going version of the 296 super sports car yet. What's more, it may ditch the hybrid system to lower weight and increase engagement and appeal. In 2021, we got the 296 GTB as the new entry point to Ferrari ownership, and last year, the 296 Speciale arrived. Ferrari normally only produces two versions of a single model, but that may be changing with this, rumored to be called the Ferrari 296

The most important model in Hyundai's lineup is preparing for a major design overhaul. The 2027 Hyundai Tucson has been spied, and as the automaker's best-selling model, competing in the largest segment in America, it needs to appeal to the masses. But will it? These spy shots, despite showing a prototype that is almost completely covered in annoyingly effective camouflage, show that the compact crossover will adopt a much boxier look for the new model year, with more angular, sharper features t

The Nürburgring is open for industry testing pool evaluations, and Lexus has been spied taking advantage by giving its upcoming electric full-size three-row SUV a workout around the Nordschleife. It's called the Lexus TZ, and it's widely expected to be an upmarket version of the Toyota Highlander BEV, giving the award-winning Kia EV9 yet another rival to contend with. According to trademarks uncovered in 2023, it will be available in TZ450e and TZ550e forms, but before we discuss predicted outpu

Our spy photographers have finally brought us some winter testing pics of an upcoming car without snow covering everything, and what they've spotted is the refreshed Mercedes-AMG CLE Convertible, a direct rival to the BMW M4 Convertible, and it may have V8 power. This is a fight that Audi won't be joining, as the new RS 5 is only available as a sedan or wagon, with no coupes or cabriolets on the way. For the record, the current CLE top dog is the straight-six-powered AMG 53, and it has four roun

Technically, spring is already upon us—meteorological spring began on March 1, with astronomical spring beginning on March 20—and automakers are rushing to get the last of their winter testing programs completed. This has given the Autoblog spy photographers a chance to get a fresh look at the upcoming 2027 Range Rover Sport ahead of its debut in late 2026 or early 2027. The prototype they've captured in northern Sweden shows that there will be several cosmetic changes to the performance SUV, bo

(Photos by Ken Hughes) • Three-time Funny Car world champion Ron Capps recovered from a massive engine explosion in the second round at Firebird Motorsports Park, defeating Spencer Hyde in the final round to earn his 78th career win on Sunday at the 41st annual FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs. Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) also won the second of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Last weekend at Firebird Motor

A regional severe-weather outbreak that the Storm Prediction Center flagged at Moderate Risk verified hard across the central Plains and mid-Missouri Valley Monday, leaving 39 NWS tornado warnings, downed timber on feeder routes into I-70 and I-29, and a flash flood threat that carried into today, Tuesday May 19, 2026. Damage surveys are now underway in Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri as the storm engine shifts east toward the Ohio Valley. Peak Driving Danger Window The worst window for highway t

If you are driving anywhere between Dallas and Wichita this weekend or early next week, you need a plan that accounts for severe weather every single day. The Storm Prediction Center has issued severe thunderstorm outlooks for four straight days, Saturday, April 11, through Tuesday, April 14, across the Southern Plains. A deep upper-level trough digging into the West is combining with a surge of Gulf moisture so extreme that the Weather Prediction Center says precipitable water anomalies are ru

Another Comeback Attempt Spyker’s history dates back to 1880, when it built carriages, then moved into cars and even aircraft. When Spyker returned in 1999, the Dutch company made a name for itself with its hand-built sports cars, which stood out for their design and driving feel. The Spyker C8 was the headliner in the 2000s, with interiors borrowed from aviation, and mechanical parts left visible on purpose. The cars were about detail, drama, and a kind of old-school charm you rarely see now. B

The F40 is getting an engine! But remember, this is just the process for figuring out if the engine will even fit. This car originally came with a V8, and that means there are several cylinders worth of space that this new engine is going to take up. Ever heard the term 10 lbs of crap in a 5 lb bag? Yeah, it might kinda be like that. Let’s see. I have worked on a Ferrari F40 pretty extensively. I know that sounds weird coming from me, but the truth is that I’ve done some stuff to a Ferrari F40,