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A Global Bronco, Just Not the Same Everywhere At this point, we know that the Ford Bronco is becoming a global nameplate, but what that means depends on your location. In the US, you get the classic body-on-frame Bronco built to take on the Jeep Wrangler, plus the smaller Bronco Sport that’s more about daily driving than rock crawling. Outside America, Ford isn’t afraid to mix things up with the Bronco badge. China gets its own Bronco, including a plug-in hybrid “New Energy” version that looks t

Last month, Chevrolet announced a new Stars & Steel collection, with some limited-edition Corvette ZR1s (just 250 examples will be made) joining the party to celebrate America's 250th birthday in 2026. At the time, the automaker also announced a one-off ZR1X that would be auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Winter Auction (January 24) in aid of the Tunnel to Towers non-profit. Now, Chevy has shown us what that looks like via a post on Instagram (embedded at the bottom of this article), and

There's a Real Market For It We're still chuckling at The Drive's sitdown with Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis about a single-cab, 6.4 V8-powered model. It's not the answer people were hoping for, but he did hit the nail on the head when he said niche products like that are "for you and six other friends of yours." That said, he's aware that there are niches that make more business sense than that. The publication had another talk with the executive, and the answer does give us hope that Ram will make a sp

The L87 Recall Drama So Far GM's current 6.2-liter V8 made headlines for all the wrong reasons in 2025. Internally known as the L87, it's been slapped with recalls and lawsuits since April of last year. The reason? It's mainly due to manufacturing defects in connecting rods and crankshafts. It would fail without warning, and there are some cases wherein it would blow up with very low miles. With over 1,000 complaints, GM is now facing multiple class-action lawsuits over the L87 engine. The compa

I love me some 8.1 horsepower, and in the video below our friend Richard Holdener is back at Westech Performance doing some cam testing on his dyno mule 8.1. He also does some testing with a carb vs efi. Everyone is always asking whether or not these engines can make more power and torque with a carburetor, and here is the test that will tell you. Regardless, these 8.1 big blocks make good power, respond really well to camshaft upgrades, and they love boost just like most good engines. You reall

For some reason, people often underestimate the technology that goes into drag racing parts. I think it is because they think that going in a straight line is so simple. Of course these are the same people that zig zag down the dragstrip when given the chance to actually race their cars, and who never look at the data available with their EFI systems. With rare exception, nobody tunes their cars like drag racers. But let’s get back to some of that technology. In this case it is the tires, the on

You can buy a Hammer and Dolly kit for as little as $25, so there is no reason that you shouldn’t get a set. Plus, even a cheap set can be tuned up to be better than stock, without spending any more money. But what if you are walking the Pomona Swap Meet and see a couple of dollies for sale? Do you know if they are ones you need? The truth is, just like most other tool kits, the manufacturers sometimes throw extras in just so the kit sounds better. After all, who doesn’t want the 8 piece set if

In the mid to late 1990’s there were a bunch of custom mini trucks and fullsizes that got bought at truck shows all over and then sent overseas to Japan. I had a friend who got an offer on his S10 Blazer that he just couldn’t pass up, and after using the money to build a different truck they contacted him to buy that one too. There were lots of cars and trucks going to Japan and it blew me away. I had no idea they were that into our cars and trucks, but man they were. And 30 years later the Japa

Last week we shared Freiburger’s video of him and Derek from Vice Grip Garage working on his stone stock Model A Ford. The goal was to get the thing to run and drive and then road trip it. Well, they were successful, or at least successful enough to hit the road, so in this video they are jumping in and heading out. Do you think they’ll make it all the way across the desert in this thing? And how many mechanical gremlins will rear their ugly head during the trip. If you missed the first video,

Ford and Carhartt want to promote real "Carhartt-type" work If there is one brand that is synonymous with both white- and blue-collar workers, as well as construction sites and the world's fashion magazines, it is none other than the American heritage brand Carhartt. Born in Dearborn, Michigan, in 1889, the workwear brand has been known the world over not just for being a go-to brand for style influencers and fashionistas, but more so as a tried-and-true brand that has produced tough, long-lasti

The Gruesome Story Behind Tupac's BMW A black 1996 BMW 750iL with a dark history has once again "popped up" for sale after being on the market for over eight years. The car Tupac Shakur was in when he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting was originally offered for sale at $1.5 million in 2017, with no takers. Now, Celebrity Cars of Las Vegas has relisted it at an even more astonishing $1.75 million. You might think a car with this sort of history (with an M70 V12 to boot) would appeal to colle

Over-The-Top Luxury Automotive customization is all about standing out and being unique. Owners use cars as a canvas on which they show their tastes and personalities. This is especially true for owners of luxury vehicles, the people more inclined to show off their wealth and love the idea of being gawked at. It has allowed companies like Mansory and more to carve out a niche as the go-to for extreme custom builds. However, someone else is vying for the top spot for an over-the-top build. Meet

A 1974 BMW 2002tii is up for auction on Cars and Bids, and it is the kind of listing that reminds you how much of BMW’s modern identity was built on small, light sedans with sharp responses and simple hardware. Finished in Inka Orange and showing 18,300 miles, it is presented as a clean title California car, and it mixes period charm with a handful of owner style updates that will matter to bidders who want to drive it regularly.

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

New data from Cox Automotive shows the TeslaCybertruck suffered the steepest sales decline of any electric vehicle nameplate in the United States during 2025. After a strong first full year on sale in 2024, Cybertruck volume fell sharply in 2025, highlighting how quickly early demand can cool once initial reservation energy fades and mainstream buyers weigh the tradeoffs. Tesla

A 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe is up for auction on Cars and Bids, offering the full gullwing experience in a package that looks aimed at someone who actually plans to use it. The car is listed with 67,500 miles, Iridium Silver Metallic paint, and a Classic Red interior, and it is being sold out of Marietta, Georgia with a reserve in place and bidding sitting around $160,000 at last check.

The Ferrari 12Cilindri was revealed nearly two years ago as the replacement for the 812 Superfast, and that means buyers of Maranello's only remaining V12 product have had plenty of time to let their imaginations run wild. Ferrari still won't let you paint its cars pink, but purple with white accents? That is now acceptable. As part of the Tailor Made program — like Porsche's Sonderwunsch or Bentley's Mulliner Bespoke — Ferrari has just revealed a car that it describes as "the celebration of the

The Chosen One When we think of celebrity rides, we often think of a flashy, luxury vehicle of sorts — looking at you, G-Wagen. But there are those who prefer to keep things under the radar. Perhaps it's the preference for a simpler lifestyle, but it's nice knowing high-profile figures puttering around in more relatable rides. One such example is, apparently, Ewan McGregor. Granted, he's better known as a motorcycle guy, but when it comes to four wheels, his chosen ride was something we could a

Tough Luck on Four Wheels Tesla endured a difficult sales year in 2025, as Chinese automaker BYD overtook it to become the world’s top-selling electric-vehicle maker. New tariffs and regulatory shifts that have slowed EV adoption could place additional pressure on the Austin-based automaker, but the company may have found a new long-term growth driver through its in-development Optimus humanoid robot. Tesla CEO Elon Musk did not push back against a claim made by entrepreneur and investor Jason C

A Quiet Italian Name Ferrari and Lamborghini usually get all the attention when it comes to Italian cars – maybe even Lancia, which has been trying to revive itself recently. However, there are other names from Italy that deserve attention. We're talking about the lesser-known brand called Iso Rivolta, and in various shapes, names, and forms, the automaker has been around since 1938. By the mid-1970s, Iso Rivolta had mostly disappeared from the scene – that’s until 2019 when the brand joined for

Days after Hyundai unveiled the nine-seater Staria electric minivan, the automaker is already looking into more niche uses for the platform. That brings us to the Staria Camper Concept, which was shown at the CMT (Caravan, Motor und Touristik) trade fair in Stuttgart. The concept is a study into how the normal passenger van can be modified to function as a premium recreational vehicle. A lightweight solar panel and a power-operated, pop-up roof are just two of multiple innovations that make this

Last week, at the Detroit Auto Show, the winners of the 2026 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards were announced. Ahead of the ceremony, Autoblog had a chance to talk to NACTOY President Jeff Gilbert about how jurors come to their decisions. One of the questions we were most keen on asking was this: After two decades in the industry, are there any regrets you have about an award, or any times you wish you could go back and recast your vote? Gilbert didn't ponder long

The Training Wheels Come Off Hyundai, together with its autonomous driving joint venture Motional, said its Ioniq 5-based fully driverless Level 4 robotaxi service in Las Vegas is targeting commercial operation by the end of this year. The move marks a clear step beyond the supervised pilot program that began earlier this year. This positions the joint venture—established in 2020—to compete more effectively in the robotaxi market against established rivals such as Waymo, which currently operates

Record Prices and Stretching Credit The average price Americans are paying for a new car has climbed to unprecedented levels. According to a Kelley Blue Book (KBB) report, the average transaction price for a new vehicle topped $50,000 for the first time ever, driven by a mix of high-end trucks, luxury vehicles, and electric models, with more than 60 models selling above $75,000 and EVs averaging over $58,000. This record price point isn’t just a luxury-segment story: even mainstream models are b

Mitsubishi’s EV Plans Last year, Mitsubishi said its electric comeback would lean on Nissan, so most people expected future EVs to share Alliance hardware. That still looks likely for North America, but things are playing out differently in Australia. Mitsubishi’s first new EV for the Land Down Under in 15 years reportedly won’t use Nissan tech. Instead, it’s based on a model from Foxtron, the car division of Foxconn. Foxconn, the company that assembles iPhones, just launched the Bria EV in Taiw