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As vehicle technologies become more advanced, new opportunities arise for thieves to steal and sell expensive car parts. The latest, and unfortunate, trend involves expensive radar sensors. Auto body experts are warning that thefts of these parts are on the rise, not helped by the fact that radar sensors are easy to steal on many new cars. They’ve also shared guidance on how owners of these parts can install a metal radar protector relatively cheaply, which ends up costing far less than replacin

Hopes of a mid-engine sports car comeback for Toyota have been in the air for a while now, and when the automaker filed a trademark for the GR MR2 name last year, it was hard not to get excited. But still, nothing concrete had been announced—until now. Tomoya Takahashi, the Toyota Gazoo Racing president, has finally confirmed that a new mid-engine sports car is on its way. The news comes around two decades after the MR2 exited the U.S. market, but unfortunately, it’s still going to be a bit of a

Here’s Photo Gallery #2 from Joe Grippo, as we’ve got even more to share from his Best Of 2025. Check them out below and if you missed the first gallery, we’ve got a link below to that one too. Joe Grippo is one of BANGshift’s longest running contributors and has covered everything from junkyards to car shows and drag races to drag and drives, and so much more. He drags his lovely wife, and enthusiastic brother, along with him to some of the shows and races and he’s been contributing for years.

If the new year has endowed you with the desire to buy a new car that is both good to drive and won't break the bank, but you're not sure what to get, perhaps this list will help. U.S. News & World Report has announced the winners of its 2026 Best Cars for the Money Awards, and with the categories now spanning 20 different categories, up from 13 in 2025, there's something for every lifestyle, even as the average new car price hovers around the $50,000 mark. Without any further ado, let's see

There is so much racing that is going on in Daytona this week, leading up to the famed Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona which starts on Saturday. There have been a full week of races and practice so far, and the racing continues today with the MX-5 Cup that starts today. Check out the racing action below. Video Description: The Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin is the signature single-make series for Mazda Motorsports. MX-5 Cup offers more than $1 million in prize money and scholarships a y

Honda says it will discontinue production of its current fuel cell system at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC in Brownstown, Michigan, before the end of 2026. The facility is a joint venture with General Motors, and the move signals a major pivot in how Honda plans to build and scale hydrogen hardware in the United States. What Honda Is Ending And What Comes Next Fuel Cell Syste

Slow and steady wins the race? Under normal circumstances, we only hear about Germany’s infamous Nürburgring track when a supercar, hypercar, or some obscure exotic vehicle shatters some sort of record. In this instance, however, it’s quite the opposite. Ligier, a French automaker, sent its JS50 Revo D+ microcar across the border with the sole purpose of taking the title of slowest lap time. Ligier

Rewriting the EV Roadmap Mercedes-Benz faced a lukewarm reception to its electric vehicles, with U.S. sales of its EQ lineup plunging 54 percent last year. Even so, the brand has no plans to abandon its EV push. Instead, the German marque has recalibrated its EQ portfolio to better suit market realities—and, thanks to localized production at its Tuscaloosa plant in Alabama, it can also sidestep the hefty import tariffs. FRAME detailed how the Tuscaloosa facility has been assembling the EQS SUV s

Audi has taken a major step from long range promise to public reality, unveiling its first Formula 1 car presentation on YouTube as the brand prepares for its 2026 works debut. The launch was less about a deep technical reveal and more about staking a clear identity, with the team using a global livestream to introduce the look, branding, and direction of its first season on the grid.

Style as Strategy Mini delivered a strong sales performance in 2025, posting a 17.7 percent year-on-year increase to 288,290 units sold. Building on that momentum, the brand is further enhancing the appeal of the Mini Cooper with the new Paul Smith Edition – created in collaboration with British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith – which is now rolling out in certain markets. The special edition was initially unveiled during the Japan Mobility Show 2025, where other compact vehicles – such as the H

What the heck is NART, anyway? If there is one figure apart from Enzo Ferrari himself that can be seen as pivotal to the history of the prancing horse brand, it would probably be none other than Luigi Chinetti. Originally an accomplished racecar driver, Chinetti convinced Enzo himself in 1946 that he could sell his cars in America, an encounter that led him to be the official importer of Ferrari cars to the United States. Driven by his commitment and passion for the Prancing Horse and his belief

Hyundai’s only truck in the United States is still the compact Santa Cruz, but more are coming before the end of the decade, and these are expected to be proper body-on-frame models; the Santa Cruz has a car-based unibody design. In designing these new pickups, Hyundai seems committed to introducing some of the coolest truck features. We’ve already seen plans for a midgate, and now the automaker has filed a patent for a removable roof for one or more future trucks. It’s a rare feature in the pic

Roush Performance may be well known for supercharged extremism, but it can show restraint, and the return of its packages for the 2026 Ford F-150 is proof. Thanks to this restraint, pricing isn't too bad, either. Available for the XLT or Lariat trims, Roush offers base and Premium packages for $18,995 and $24,995, respectively. Obviously, those prices exclude the truck itself, which carries a $44,695 MSRP in XLT form and a $59,560 starting price as a Lariat model. For Roush's added premium, you

Volvo's most popular SUV in the U.S. just got an electric makeover The EX60 made its global debut on Wednesday, showing off Volvo's longest-range EV yet with fast charging and AI-enabled infotainment and safety features. Based on Volvo's best-selling XC60 midsize SUV, the five-seater EX60 hopes to replicate that demand in an all-electric redesign. The electric version is similar in length to its gas version, with a familiar interior space, though it is heavier due to the battery, weighing up to

Ford’s Message to Europe Members of the team closely involved in developing the track-ready, street-legal Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC recently spoke about the project. Notably, Ford said the car was engineered to challenge European performance benchmarks, going so far as to claim that it “puts the European competitive set on notice.” With pricing and official output figures yet to be disclosed, identifying direct European rivals can be tricky. However, based on what has already been revealed, the

Not Your Average Fox This 1992 Ford Fox Body Mustang may look like just another classic wearing custom wheels, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Listed on Bring a Trailer, the car features extensive modifications, with the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 swap standing out as the most significant upgrade. More specifically, the Coyote V8 crate engine is a Gen 3 unit that was introduced in the MY2018 S550 Mustang. This generation brought key advancements such as direct and port injection (dual-inject

Defender Rally started its Dakar story with an immediate result, taking a debut victory in the production-based Stock category at the 2026 Dakar Rally. The win matters because Dakar is the sport’s harshest credibility test, and production-based entries have to balance speed with the reality of running hardware that stays closely tied to showroom vehicles.

It’s time for the Drag Illustrated Winter Series in Florida to continue! The US Street Nationals are on this weekend, and while the rest of the easter half of the country will be freezing, the weather is going to be lovely in central Florida at Bradenton Motorsports Park. With temps expected in the 70s, and sun shining overhead, the racing should be great for the racers and fans alike. All the action will be coming to you live on Flo, so pay per view is your only way to watch once the official e

Ford almost went three weeks without seeing its name appear on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall list for 2026, but today, it announced three at once, catapulting it to the top of the leaderboard as the most recalled automaker in the country to date, overtaking Rivian on the way. All three recalls raise the same concern of a fire risk and are attributed to an engine block heater that may short-circuit, with one recall for equipment (impacting 2,633 devices sold as acces

There Are Still Affordable Cars With average new-car prices still hovering well above $50,000, genuinely affordable new vehicles have become harder to find. Still, a handful of automakers continue to offer smart, value-packed cars and crossovers that keep pricing within reach without feeling stripped bare. Below are the 10 most affordable new cars in America today, ranked not just by price, but by what buyers actually get for their money. Hyundai Venue ($20,550) Pro: Lowest starting price in Hyu

Buttons Aren’t Dead, They’re Just Selective Not too long ago, carmakers seemed determined to see who could strip away the most buttons from their interiors. As touchscreens took over and dashboards got sleeker, physical controls quietly disappeared (looking at you, Mercedes-Benz), hidden in menus or dropped entirely. Even simple tasks started to demand a look away from the road. But not every brand followed that trend. Hyundai vowed to keep physical controls for the features that matter most, an

2026 is a massive year for the Formula One world, with brand-new regulations, new participants like Ford, Cadillac, and Audi, and a new World Drivers' Champion defending his crown in McLaren's Lando Norris. It's also the first year in which Aston Martin will use a power unit crafted by Honda, not Mercedes, and this new tie-up may lead to a jointly-developed road car. According to Road & Track, Aston Martin executive chairman Lawrence Stroll said that while there are currently no plans to col

Kuhl's Cool Builds The 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon really lived up to the name and hype that comes with every annual show. We've extensively covered most of the headliner showcars and displays, including Kuhl Racing. This Japanese company showed off unique builds like the Blocked Iron Build Land Cruiser 250 and the GR86 Outroad. However, another Kuhl GR86 build was featured (and kind of flew under the radar) alongside the other cars at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon that we missed. This one was also based

An Update Already? Yes, that early. The A5 and Q5 just had their first full model year in 2025, but the 2026 models are already bringing a host of welcome changes. So for those shopping around for either of these cars, it might be a good time to wait for these to come out, or haggle with your nearest dealer for a better deal. Good luck with that. So, what to expect from the new(er) A5 and Q5? Well, there's been a lot of buzz surrounding the return of some buttons, but there's more to it than a c

In the winter wonderland that is snowy Sweden at this time of the year, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with EQ Technology has been spotted. That's a roundabout way of describing the electric C-Class, but it's better than EQC, and the first electric C-Class needs to be impressive if it is to have a fighting chance in its battle with the upcoming BMW i3. Mercedes has learned that an EV-exclusive design is ineffective when the result is an amorphous blob, like the ill-fated EQS, but instead of maki