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Derek is back at it, this time picking up a Cadillac Allante, a rare and cool Cadillac from the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. They were cool cars that were more important to Cadillac than most people probably realize, as they were the predecessor to the Cadillac XLR that was based on a Corvette platform and ultimately would lead to the Cadillac V program becoming what it is. So can Derek get this Allante up and running dependably enough to make it 1,000 miles back home? These things weren’t know

2026 Fiat 500 Hybrid: A Recap As you might recall, Fiat revealed full specs of its chic new Fiat 500 Hybrid a few months ago. The little hatchback oozes with charm and personality, which is what anyone expects from any European microcar. It's just started production in Turin, and there's a lot to like about it. Aside from the design, the 500 Hybrid promises great fuel economy. European test cycles claim about 46 mpg, so we're expecting something in the high-30s if we follow EPA testing. It also

Aftermarket Support One major aspect of car ownership has always been self-modification. This gives the owners the freedom to express themselves and their personalities through their cars. When it comes to electric vehicles, aftermarket support is still limited; very few brands have invested in dedicated mods. A big name in the modding business has just come up with a kit to help turn your humdrum BMW i5 into a sporty-looking EV.

ADX on a Steady Start The Acura ADX is the newest member of Acura’s US lineup, rolling out last year as the brand’s entry-level crossover. Slotting under the RDX and MDX, the ADX targets customers who want to step up to a premium badge without breaking the bank. Sales for the ADX landed right in the middle – not a runaway success like the RDX or MDX, but with over 20,000 units moved in its first year, it’s earned its spot. Acura wants to keep that steady momentum as it heads into 2026. Trim Driv

One Giant Leap for Honda If you were born on March 27, 1986, you share a birthday with Japan's first-ever dedicated luxury marque. That fateful date in 1986 marked the official launch of Acura, nearly a year after it was first previewed. Fast forward several years, and the range had ballooned from the initial two-car lineup. Models have come and gone, some were great, and some were not, but there's no denying that Acura built truly great cars over the past 40 years. With that, here are just some

A surprise announcement Since its introduction in 2007, the Acura RDX has been a strong seller for Honda's premium luxury brand. Sales data from American Honda shows that the compact SUV was its second-biggest seller in 2025, behind the larger MDX SUV, with 31,627 units sold, representing more than a quarter of the brand's total sales. Despite this, Acura announced on January 14 that it would suspend production of the RDX "later this year," as the brand prepares to unveil a next-generation vers

The End of the Current RDX The Acura RDX has quietly been a mainstay in the compact premium SUV segment since 2007. It was one of Acura’s first real pushes into this space, and over the years, it’s become a pillar for the brand. The third-generation RDX, which landed in 2019, brought turbo power back into the mix, sharpened up the handling, and packed in more tech. That run is about to wrap up. Acura has confirmed that the current RDX will roll off the line for the last time later this year. The

Adamastor Furia Moves Closer to Reality There’s always another niche supercar brand trying to break through. Most disappear, some never get past digital renders, but a handful actually make it. Even Koenigsegg started out as a small project before turning into a real contender. Adamastor is one of the latest to try. The Portugal-based team has big goals for its size, and its first car, the Furia, is actually making steady progress toward production. The latest round of updates shows this isn’t j

Sometimes it boggles my mind when folks start cutting and hacking and rigging up electrical systems in their projects, only to find out that the solution to their problem or dilemma was right in front of them all along. I know I’ve found myself contemplating additional wiring before, only to find out that it was already built into the main wiring harness of the car. Sometimes it is best to take a breath and make sure of what you are doing before going off half cocked. The Holley EFI Power Tap is

From Dark Horse to Lame Duck Aston Martin's return to Formula 1 racing as a full team has been tumultuous at best. Having had ups and (many) downs, the team needed an x-factor to get them to where they wanted to be. After all, Team Owner and multi-billionaire Lawrence Stroll has already poured substantial funds into the team. One big investment has come in terms of personnel. In 2024, they were able to lure F1 car design wizard Adrian Newey away from Red Bull. With a keen eye on this season's ne

It’s no secret that Ford Motor Company is looking to diversify its portfolio with more affordable cars, and there’s has been a lot of talk lately about the brand’s return to the affordable sedan segment. The Blue Oval recently announced plans to launch five new vehicles under $40,000, including a four-door car. This has led to speculation regarding the platform Ford is going to use, with some outlets claiming the C2 architecture, which underpins models like the Bronco Sport, Maverick, and China’

Nearly 40 years after its launch, an Acura vehicle will be exported from the U.S. to Japan for the first time. Acura models have never been sold in Japan, as the brand was primarily intended for North American markets. Instead, many Acuras sold in the U.S. were badged as Hondas in Japan. Alongside one Acura, one of Honda’s most popular SUVs in America will also be exported to Japan. Not all Honda retailers in North America have praised the decision, though, with at least one arguing that the mov

Dreaming Big We all have our own dreams and aspirations; these drive us forward day to day. Petrolheads can narrow their preferences, single-mindedly pursuing the brands and models they want. Porschetoday is considered a mass-market automotive juggernaut, yet it remains an aspirational brand for most. Each model that comes out of their factory comes with the certainty of the 'Porsche Magic' we have all come to know and revere. Some spend their lives saving for it, and some actually achieve it –

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

Stellantis took a €22.2 billion ($26.25 billion) write-down last year, tied largely to scaling back electric vehicle programs. But buried inside the numbers is a much bigger message: the company openly acknowledged it moved faster than customers were ready to follow. According to Stellantis and Reuters, the automaker is now rebuilding its strategy around real-world demand rather than aggressive electrification targets. Demand, or Lack Thereof, Is Driving The Company's Reset

Honda bringing a new electric vehicle to the New York International Auto Show after canceling three US-bound EVs—not counting the Afeela 1 sedan and Afeela crossover from the Sony Honda Mobility joint venture—is certainly unexpected. Mind you, it’s not exactly what most people picture in their minds when hearing the words ‘electric vehicle,’ even though technically it is exactly that. The Honda EV You Did Not—And Might Not—See Coming We’re talking about the Fastport eQuad, a small all-electric d

Geely Signals U.S. Ambitions at CES Chinese automaker Geely used CES 2026 to send its clearest signal yet: it’s preparing to enter the U.S. market. In an interview with Autoline Network, Ash Sutcliffe, Geely Holding Group’s head of global communications, said the company is “actively evaluating” a U.S. launch, with a formal decision expected within 24 to 36 months. For years, the idea of Chinese automakers entering the U.S. was an industry rumor. Geely’s remarks at CES shifted it from speculatio

Scotty Buys a New Car For more than a decade, Scotty Kilmer has built an empire on a simple, often blunt message: don’t buy new cars. The veteran mechanic and YouTube personality has repeatedly warned viewers about depreciation, unnecessary tech, and wasted money, instead championing well-maintained used vehicles as the smarter long-term play. That’s why his latest revelation landed like a bombshell. At 72 years old, Kilmer admitted – half joking, half sheepish – that he had finally broken his

I realize the numbers are small, but there are people out there that would like a C8 Corvette with a clutch pedal. And as a guy who drives a stick shift car most days, I understand the allure. But I can also tell you that the DCT that comes in a C8 is far better than any of us that love to shift gears outselves. We romanticize the opposite, but the truth is that a DCT is capable of shifting so much quicker than you or I. It’s mind boggling actually, and if you know how a DCT works then you know

Before Bugatti has even delivered a single Tourbillon to a customer, the aftermarket has started to circle. Vossen has unveiled a set of forged LC3 wheels for the new V16 hypercar, using high end CGI to show how its designs would look bolted to Molsheim’s next flagship. The result is equal parts fantasy configurator and early shot in the personalization race around a car that will start around four million dollars.

What Rising EV Inventory Means for Buyers While the electric vehicle market faced significant headwinds this year, the slowdown could ultimately work in favor of consumers. A report from iSeeCars highlights which EV models are piling up on dealer lots across the U.S., creating potential bargain opportunities as dealers look to clear excess inventory. Looking specifically at the 2024 model year category, the Genesis GV60 tops the list of EVs with the highest share of leftover inventory, with 21.8

Getting a car diagnosed has always been a bit of a lottery. A knock, a whine from somewhere under the hood, or a grinding that only appears when you brake at speed. You take it to the dealership, do your best to describe it, and the quality of what comes back depends almost entirely on who happens to be working that day. AutoSonix is hoping to change that. Their AI-powered device plugs into a car's OBD-II port, listens to the vehicle, and converts sounds into diagnostic data in real time, no gue

Charging Speeds are Getting Out of Hand At the time of writing, Geely and BYD are leading the charge in terms of, err, charging speeds. The two Chinese EV makers are pushing the limits of current battery technology. We're seeing Megawatt chargers that can deliver charging speeds as fast as 5 minutes or less with over 1,000 kW of charging power. With the right outlet, owners of these ultra-fast charging EVs are essentially getting a refill at the pumps. It's not advised for EV owners to constantl

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

The Future Is More Than Four Wheels Cars have long been seen as a means of getting from point A to point B. But as technology advances, vehicles are becoming more capable than ever, and a report from Automotive News suggests that the adoption of AI agents could push that even further, particularly in voice recognition. AI agents are expected to let users handle not only in-vehicle functions, such as adjusting the climate settings, but also tasks outside the car, including scheduling meetings or