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Even the Tough Ones Have a Breaking Point The LS-based L96 small-block V8 is deemed a tank for its iron block and conservative tune, traits that typically favor reliability over outright performance. That’s what made this particular L96 example featured on I Do Cars so interesting, as it failed violently and unexpectedly, raising questions about what actually went wrong. General Motors introduced this 6.0-liter V8 around 2010 for full-size vehicles such as the GMC Yukon XL and Chevrolet Suburban

Lifestyle Trucks That Can Haul Pickups are supposed to be able to haul almost anything, from people to cattle to building equipment, and much more. There is room for a lifestyle side, though, such as the reemergence of street trucks among Detroit's Big Three. But beyond the low-slung haulers, we've also seen several interesting truck-based builds out there, because no matter what, pickups, in various shapes and forms, will always be cool. None is cooler than a recent conversion kit introduced fo

A V12 in an EV World Rolls-Royce is in an interesting position right now. The all-electric Spectre is already on the road, with a second EV in the pipeline, but early demand hasn’t quite matched expectations. That’s worth noting, since Rolls-Royce has publicly committed to going fully electric by 2030. Still, electrification hasn’t shut the door on combustion just yet. According to Autocar, BMW – Rolls-Royce’s parent company – has confirmed that its current V12 can be updated to meet upcoming Eu

The 4xe Drama Hold up, weren't 4xe models quietly removed from the Jeep website not so long ago? Why, yes, and it also means you can't order a Wrangler or Grand Cherokee with a plug-in hybrid powertrain anymore. It's unknown whether those models will ever come back, effectively putting the future of Jeep's hybrid models in limbo. The reason? In case you missed it, the 4xe models have had their fair share of issues in the past couple of months. A fire risk warning was issued in November, and in t

Maryland’s Historic Plate Shake-Up Hits Early-2000s Cars Maryland’s long-running historic license plate program is facing a reckoning, and plenty of car owners are feeling the sting. As we previously reported, state lawmakers signaled their intent to crack down on misuse of vintage and historic tags as part of a broader package of new traffic laws. Now, Maryland has enacted a House Bill that puts real teeth behind that bark, freezing historic plate eligibility at model year 1999 and older. The

It’s been over 12 years since the Porsche 918 Spyder with the Weissach Package became the first street-legal car to lap the famous Nürburgring in under seven minutes. The plug-in hybrid supercar set new performance and technical benchmarks for the German automaker, and when you consider its rarity (fewer than 1,000 examples were produced), its steadily rising values are no surprise. Even so, the Pure Orange 918 Spyder you see here just set a tremendous world record for the car, selling for $6.05

It’s been a bumpy couple of months for the Nissan Rogue, the Japanese automaker’s top-selling vehicle in the United States. Around mid-year last year, the crossover was affected by a massive engine recall, which was followed more recently by another recall regarding spare tires. Now, Nissan is facing a class action lawsuit involving Rogue SUVs with exploding rear windshields. The plaintiffs claim Nissan was aware of the defective windshield and failed to disclose the potentially dangerous defect

One of Ferrari’s Most Mythical Creations The Ferrari 250 GTO is already a legend in its own right. It's widely regarded as one of the most important models in the Italian marque’s history, alongside icons such as the Enzo and F40. As such, it came as little surprise when Mecum Auctions sold one of the just 36 examples in Kissimmee for $38.5 million – the highest price achieved at the event. This particular 250 GTO (chassis 3729GT) is even more special, as it is the only example finished in Bianc

Volvo’s next big electric SUV has leaked with less than three days before its official unveiling, giving us our clearest look yet at what the brand has planned for one of its most important future models. The images were uncovered by Kindel Auto, and if the early reaction is anything to go by, the Volvo EX60 is shaping up to be a very worthy sibling to the EX90 – possibly an even better-looking one. And with Thomas Ingenlath, the man responsible for the Polestar 1's design, returning to Volvo, i

Big truck frame repair is kind of mezmorizing sometimes. Whether it’s the guys in eastern Europe that take a completely pretzeled chassis and straighten it out so they can weld it all back together, or the Pakistani truck guys who straighten up outside frame rails and then make their own new ones to fit inside as doublers or triplers. I like both, but this one is from an eastern European shop where they have all the tracks, hydraulics, and induction heaters to make these repairs. If you haven’t

When I got my gooseneck trailer, I installed a 17,000 lb Anvil winch and a couple of batteries and thought about getting one of those solar powered battery chargers to keep the batteries charged up while  it’s sitting. But then I saw some reviews on a few of them that said they weren’t much good. So I quit paying attention to them. Until now. Yesterday, on Project Farm, he put out a video testing and reviewing a bunch of solar battery chargers, and now I want one! How about you? Would you use a

Having just finished watching all the racing action from the Dakar Rally, and their famed trucks, it’s cool to see what a BAJA 1000 support rig looks like. They aren’t the same, as the BAJA support rigs aren’t actually racing each other, but they are still pretty cool since they have to get to various pit areas out in the desert in order to get these race vehicles gassed up, and sometimes repaired, before sending them on down the course. Check it out as Chris Polvoorde walks us through the big

Now that the top has been cut off, the real critical stuff has to happen. We’re talking about fitting and welding this original roof back in place, just a few inches lower. 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 grinding and welding begins. There’s no turning back now! The last couple of videos showed you everything that has to happen to plan and prepare to chop an all original 1932 Ford Tudor Sedan, and then ho

The Rotsun is, well, rotten. Hence the name. But how much rust is too much? Is this thing structurally okay, is it a total loss, or does it just need a little love. I once drove from Dallas, TX to Buffalo, NY to buy a 1967 Camaro Stock Eliminator car only to find that the floor pans and trunk pan were as much fiberglass as steel. Unfortunately for me it was a long drive to find out that this otherwise wonderful car was not safe or good for me. Because the roll bar was bolted to floors that weren

Auctions are amazing because you can get insane deals on some stuff, and other stuff goes for insane money. And sometimes the things that go for big money aren’t worth it. On numerous occasions I’ve been at an auction and seen an item sell for a price that would have bought a new one. Other times you get to buy something for a fraction of what it is really worth. And then there are things worth a jillion dollars that go for a jillion dollars. That’s what happens at a big auction like Barrett-Jac

The Solution to Rising Car Prices A report from Reuters says the Trump administration’s top auto policy officials are seeking to lower vehicle prices by scaling back emissions regulations. This aligns with the fact that average new car prices surpassed $50,000 in December 2025. Despite what some view as opposition to electrified vehicles, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the market should not depend on “government policy to encourage EV purchases while penalizing combustion engines.” Tha

Here comes Stage 13! It’s the final stage of Dakar Rally 2026, and will determine who’s going to take home the win. These racers are still going to have to race in this stage, and there are definitely finishing positions that could flip flop. The bike guys are particularly tough and crazy, but everyone has to earn it whether on two or four wheels. This race is still very much up in the air, as anything can happen in the desert. We’ve been sharing every day’s coverage from the 2026 Dakar Rally a

Bespoke for a Reason At a certain level of automotive manufacturing, things take a very sharp turn towards unbelievably custom parts building. What this means is that the more expensive and sought-after hypercar models require very specialized production methods that no mass manufacturer can provide. That type of production applies to a brand like Bugatti, the go-to for extreme performance, luxury, and brand presence. When one owns a Bugatti, it's a statement to the world that "I own the very be

A Mustang With Something to Prove Ford hasn’t released a new mid-engine supercar to rival the Chevrolet C8 Corvette ZR1, but one could argue the Mustang GTD effectively fills that role. Thanks to Hagerty, its performance has now been put to the test against the Blue Oval’s true supercars from two different eras—the first- and second-generation GT. With 815 horsepower from a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 on tap, the Mustang GTD would appear poised to dominate both its supercar siblings in a drag race

Two $7-Million Missiles, One Big Question At nearly $7 million each, the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport and Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut are hypercars built with one goal: speed. These are the ultimate expressions of what happens when brands throw out the rulebook and chase performance above all else. Most of us will never get close to driving one, so seeing them go head-to-head is as real as it gets. Carwow on YouTube lined up both cars for a series of drag races, but with a twist: factory test drivers

What's Old Is Still Brand New It's no secret that automakers still pump out pretty old cars in this day and age. One prime example of that is the Chevrolet Express. Introduced in 1996, the van turns 30 in 2026, and is just a few years away from matching the almighty Ford Panther platform that underpinned the Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car. But even then, that van beats all those as it's been that way for an entire generation. But we digress, as GM is far from being t

Pushing the Revuelto Further Into Visual Extremes The Mansory Initiate once again proves that subtlety has no place in the tuner’s vocabulary. Based on the Lamborghini Revuelto, the Initiate layers an aggressive carbon-fiber body treatment over an already dramatic hybrid supercar. A redesigned hood, exaggerated front splitter, sculpted side skirts, and an oversized rear wing dominate the exterior, ensuring the Initiate is impossible to mistake for a factory build. This approach feels familiar, e

On the Verge of Bankruptcy Ford wasn't in a good place in the early '80s. As soon as it entered the decade, the company suffered $1.5 billion in losses and proceeded to lose billions more in the following years. By 1982, those losses amounted to around $3 billion — and we're talking in '80s dollars here. Adjust that for inflation, and that's about $11 billion in today's money. Ouch. The product line wasn't the strongest, either. Sure, the Ford F-Series was doing its part, but one model alone can

Subaru’s cheapest model, the subcompact Crosstrek, underwent a few major changes in the powertrain department for the 2026 model year. The non-hybrid model did away with the underpowered 2.0-liter engine in favor of the larger 2.5L mill, while a new Crosstrek Hybrid was introduced, too. These changes give the Subaru a better chance of stealing away buyers from rivals like the Toyota Corolla Cross and Honda HR-V. If you want a small crossover with a rugged edge, here’s a look at the Subaru Crosst

It came as something of a shock when Ford Racing decided to move its annual motorsports announcement from Charlotte, NC, home of NASCAR, to Detroit’s Michigan Central Station this year – but there was good reason for the move considering the big news this time around puts the automaker on a truly global stage. In front of a standing-room-only crowd, officials from Ford and new partner Red Bull Racing rolled out the new cars they’ll start campaigning on the Formula One circuit, starting with the