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The Blue Oval is facing a new headache over older pickup trucks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation into 2015-2017 Ford F-150 trucks on 21 March 2025 due to reports of issues with 6R80 or 10R80 automatic transmissions that may unexpectedly downshift without warning or driver input. The NHTSA has now upgraded that query into a full investigation, covering 1,270,970 examples of the pickup, after more than 60 percent of surveyed owners reported pro

BMW Group’s Regensburg plant is marking its 40th anniversary with a production record, highlighting how one of its longest-running European sites has scaled into a high-volume hub for the brand’s compact SUVs. BMW says the plant built 356,901 vehicles in 2025, a new annual high that also makes Regensburg its highest-volume vehicle plant in Europe.

A V12 That Looks Alive While car engines are typically celebrated for their performance, reliability, and sound, De Tomaso’s V12 for the P900 may be setting a new benchmark in design. The Italian marque has just unveiled its new V12, and it looks otherworldly—so much so that some have compared it to visuals straight out of the Alien movie franchise. The loudest design cue is the exhaust manifold, which De Tomaso calls the 12-to-1 exhaust. Each of the 12 cylinders channels its exhaust gases into

Hennessey is marking 250 years of the United States of America with something excessive and restrained all at once. It's called the VelociRaptor 1200 F-250, and as the name indicates, it's based on a Ford F-250 Lariat with the available 6.7-liter High Output V8 Turbo Diesel engine, the highest-performing engine you can get with the truck at 500 horsepower and (and this is the important part), 1,200 lb-ft of torque from just 1,600 rpm. That's enough even for the Texan tuner, which held back on fi

Stricter EU Regs Incoming A stricter set of emissions regulations will take effect in Europe in 2027. It's the reason why more and more electrified vehicles are being offered there, along with the discontinuation of certain engine choices. At the same time, some manufacturers are starting to adjust their large-capacity engines in order to comply. It's the reason why Honda axed the Civic Type R over in Europe, and why the (somewhat) reasonably-priced Toyota GR Yaris costs so much in France. It's

Nobody could have guessed back in 2001 when The Fast and the Furious came out that it would turn into a franchise spanning over two decades, but we're finally approaching the end of the saga, with the name and release date of the eleventh film recently being announced on social media by producer and star Vin Diesel. According to his Instagram post, the final movie in the series will be called Fast Forever and open in cinemas on March 17 2028. Universal, the studio behind the franchise, confirmed

(Photos by Darr Hawthorne) • Dennis Troggio’s jaw-dropping 1955 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, built by the craftsmen at Type One Restoration, didn’t just turn heads at the Grand National Roadster Show—it owned the room, earning the 2026 Al Slonaker Memorial Award. In a field stacked with heavy hitters, Troggio’s Ghia emerged on top of 12 finalists that included a 1958 Chevrolet Corvette, a 1956 Plymouth Roadrunner, and a 1951 Studebaker Champion. Presented in honor of Al and Mary Slonaker—the visi

Legendarily Notorious Automotive icon status is usually given to a model or brand due to popularity, elegance, and reputation as a successful race or street car. On the other end of that spectrum are the notorious cars and brands that, while popular, aren't necessarily icons for all the right reasons. DeLorean is one such brand that mixes both the good and the bad sides of being an icon. It is rare to find a model like the DMC-12 that has the pop culture gravitas mixed with real-world horror sto

There’s not much missing from Toyota’s extensive U.S. model lineup, but it doesn’t have a three-row electric SUV. That’s set to change on February 10, when the brand reveals its first Kia EV9 rival. The EV was first teased last week, showing nothing much more than a full-width rear lighting bar. But Toyota has now shown off the interior for the first time, which gives us our best look yet at the new family hauler. Airy Cabin Seats At Least Six

GT-R Godfather: As Nissan Faces Financial Pressure, e-Power Is Still About Driving Feel Nissan enters its next technology cycle under financial strain, amid cost cuts, restructuring, and uneven global performance. Still, as e-Power readies for the U.S., the company is positioning it as more than a survival move. Speaking at the 2026 Philippine Nissan Festival, Hiroshi Tamura, longtime chief product specialist of the Nissan GT-R R35, said e-Power was engineered around the same principle that def

The Recall That Started It In December 2021, Mitsubishi issued a recall for the 2022 Outlander due to hoods fluttering at higher speeds. The root cause was the lack of reinforcements at the trailing edge of the panel. As the vehicle picks up speed, air being sucked into the engine bay flutters the hood, increasing the risk of it opening while in motion. The solution was to replace the hood with one that included extra reinforcement in the form of a pair of head bolts at the latch. A new weather

Liberty Walk Corvette: Built to Back Up the Look The Chevrolet Corvette C8 is no longer viewed solely as an American value-performance car. The mid-engine layout gives it global credibility. The proportions, cooling layout, and chassis balance place it in the same conversation as established supercars. That foundation matters when extreme customization enters the picture. American enthusiasts have long celebrated Japanese performance cars and tuning culture. The exchange is now moving in the opp

Tesla is showing its robotaxi strategy as a complete operating model rather than a single futuristic car, with the key idea being that revenue scales with paid miles and high utilization, not with how many passengers fit in each vehicle. The argument is that most real trips are small, so Tesla can optimize its dedicated robotaxi hardware for the most common use case, then cover edge cases with other vehicles already in its lineup.

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

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is an attractive machine in many ways, from its angular, sporty bodywork to the remarkable speed of the GR Sport variant, and dealers are taking advantage, adding thousands of dollars worth of markups to the crossover. Carscoops reports that several dealers are guilty of being greedy, and this is nothing new. The updated RAV4 began arriving at U.S. dealers in December last year, and as two-month-old threads on Reddit show, dealers wasted no time tacking on their so-called "m

Sales Under Pressure For years, Tesla held the global crown as the leader in electric vehicles. That dominance was challenged when BYD overtook Tesla to become the world’s top-selling EV maker last year. However, Reuters reports that the Chinese automaker has now posted its fifth consecutive month of declining sales—making Tesla’s strategic shift more apparent than ever. For context, Tesla is increasingly prioritizing its AI-centric initiatives beyond passenger vehicle sales, particularly its ro

With electrification becoming less of a priority for automakers, most drivers' attention has again turned to gas prices. Whether you drive an ICE vehicle or a hybrid, gas prices will continue to be an expense you have to live with. You might think gas prices are high where you live - and you might be right! - but we’ve found the five US cities and towns that have some of the worst gas prices around. To be clear, we’re not simply listing the cities or small towns with the highest gas prices. That

Up until now, vision and LiDAR sensors on modern vehicles have focused on making driving safer and more convenient, enabling a range of driver-assistance features. But Honda has uncovered an entirely new use for such sensors: creating safer and better-maintained roadways. In a project funded by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), Honda has shown how these sensors can accurately detect damaged roads and other infrastructure deficiencies. According to the study, the tech could save milli

The Reality Behind Long-Term Car Ownership Car ownership isn’t always as straightforward as it seems, and a recent CBS News story highlighted the role maintenance plays in warranty claims. In this case, Kia initially denied an engine warranty claim from a Pennsylvania couple who own a 2019 Optima, despite having receipts showing proper maintenance. The Kia Optima is essentially the K5, though only in its previous-generation form. The couple, Jamie and Debbie Rekasie, initially leased the Optima

Reliability Only Goes So Far While Ford’s 6.8-liter Triton V10 isn’t exactly an exciting engine, it’s generally regarded as a reliable workhorse for heavy-duty applications. That’s why, when this particular example destroyed itself, Eric from I Do Cars set out to find what could have caused such a catastrophic failure through a teardown. The engine was sourced from a 2018 Ford E-450 cutaway van, though details such as the VIN and mileage were unknown. It was the two-valve version rather than the

I’ve bought some pretty nasty vehicles before, but by far the worst of my life was the C4 Corvette that I bought to make into the Vette Hack test car and that later became the Vette Cart that Finnegan and Freiburger had fun with. This thing was filled nearly to the tops of the doors with crap and smelled like ALL the mice had found a home there. When I picked it up and brought it to Finnegan’s shop, we both thought we were going to die just trying to make it not a really disgusting mess. For th

Now that the most delicate welding and fitting is done on the A Pillars, it is time for the final stage of this top chop. To finish this bad boy up, the rear side windows have to come together to finish the tough rear profile section. This isn’t unique to this 1932 Ford Tudor, as this is the next step in the process regardless of the car. This is where the fiddly work really has to be done right. There’s no turning back now! The last few videos showed you everything that has to happen to plan, p

We’ve got another gallery of fun photos! Check them out below. (Photos by Chad Reynolds) Our newest gallery of photos from the 2026 edition of the Grand National Roadster Show features awesome rides from all over! The 2026 Grand National Roadster Show is a historic gathering of hot rods, so check out the photos below to see what you missed. Since moving from Oakland to the vast Pomona Fairplex in SoCal, the event has grown and matured to become the premier West Coast event for hot rodders and c

Audi has a car for nearly every corner of the market. From mainstream sedans and SUVs like the new A5 and Q5 to an upcoming plug-in hybrid M3 rival, they have it all. However, Audi’s global CEO has now made it clear that one popular segment remains firmly off the table. According to CEO Gernot Döllner, the chances of Audi ever building a pickup truck are low. Although BMW is outselling Audi globally, it seems the Four Rings will choose its battles carefully and won't chase volume for volume’s sa

The Dodge Viper has never been a subtle car, but this particular example takes its in-your-face character to another level. Currently listed on Cars and Bids with no reserve, this 1996 Dodge Viper RT/10 is one of just 166 finished in the infamous “Ketchup and Mustard” color scheme, showing fewer than 26,000 miles. Yes, it is bright red. Yes, it has yellow wheels. And yes, it looks like something Ronald McDonald would drive if he decided supercars were more his thing. It reminds us of the Bachman