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Perfect Timing for Holiday Travel Americans heading out for Thanksgiving celebrations found a welcome surprise at the pump this year. The national average price for regular gasoline dropped to just over $3 per gallon as the holiday weekend began, matching prices from this time last year. According to AAA, more than 73 million people are expected to drive at least 50 miles from home during the holiday period. The convergence of several factors created this favorable pricing environment. Refinerie

The Need for Speed Takes a New Turn Need for Speed should sound pretty familiar to readers of this website; some might remember the BMW M3 GTR from the video gameNeed for Speed: Most Wanted, while others may think of the 2014 film Need for Speed, which featured the S197 Ford Mustang with twin blue stripes. Now, the NFS name is making a return, though this time, it has nothing to do with street racing. U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Need for Speed Act, a new bill aimed at improvin

Running 24 hours a day, Kia’s West Point, Georgia assembly line rolled out about 360,000 vehicles last year, making it one of the most productive automotive plants in the country. Somehow, the challenge will be to squeeze out even more in 2026. That’s because demand continues to grow for one particular model line among the six currently produced at the 2,200-acre site: the Kia Tel

The carbon fibre-infused Encor Series 1, first revealed late last year, is edging closer to production. And at the 2026 Salon Privé Concours, we finally got to see it in person alongside another Lotus restomod. Based on a donor Lotus Esprit rather than a clean-sheet build, the Series 1 replaces ageing components with modern parts and tech while preserving the character that made the original iconic. With just 50 hand-built units planned and a starting price of around £430,000 ($580,000), this is

Price Isn't An Issue BMW X3 and iX3 BMW View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article We've heard every argument on Earth against electric vehicles: they don't go far enough, they take too long to charge, and they cost too much. If yo

It’s time for NHRA’s fastest passes of 2025 and that means several record breaking runs! 2025 was full of falling records, and we love it. If you aren’t an NHRA Mission Drag Racing fan, you should be. There is a lot of drag racing going on all over the country and 2026 promises to be even bigger and better than 2025 already has been. Let’s take a look at NHRA’s fastest passes of 2025 and then compare them next year to see just how hard racers are pushing the envelope.   The post The 10 Fast

Hagerty’s 2026 Bull Market List names 11 vehicles it thinks are poised to appreciate over the next year, focusing heavily on 1990s and 2000s “analog modern” performance cars that younger enthusiasts already love. The lineup runs from sub-$20,000 roadsters to seven-figure supercars, all evaluated in “very good” condition, and is meant to highlight cars that can still be driven regularly without destroying their value. For shoppers who spend weekends scrolling ads for everything from classic tru

Two "Eco" Boosted Engines Ford may label them them as "EcoBoost" engines, but there's nothing economical about the engines in the 2026 Ford Explorer perform. The base motor is a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, which pumps out 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels (a rare configuration in this segment) or optional four-wheel-drive. Compared to competitive three-row SUVs that still use non-turbo V6 engines, Ford's four-pot produces a bit more power and heaps more torque,

Lexus introduced the all-new ES sedan last year in both hybrid and EV flavors, but we’ve had to wait until now to find out how much it costs. While more expensive than the outgoing ES, the new one still starts at under $50,000. This keeps the midsize sedan’s strong value proposition alive, as the ES has typically undercut smaller compact luxury sedans from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Another surprise is that the new ES is cheapest with the fully electric powertrain, so let’s take a more detailed look

Safety is Luxury Measurements of luxury in the automotive world vary; most agree that vehicle luxury is defined by the car's trim level, interior comforts, or the number of gizmos. However, an often overlooked factor is safety – the more money shelled out for a vehicle, the safer it should be than most. There are even certain luxury brands that prioritize safety as one of their unique selling points (USP). Mercedes-Benz was one of the pioneers of certain safety features that are now commonplace,

Mitsubishi and AT&T Partner to Bring 5G to the 2026 Outlander Mitsubishi Motors is partnering with AT&T to bring next-generation 5G connectivity to its vehicles, beginning with the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander. The collaboration marks a major step in Mitsubishi’s strategy to enhance in-car technology and deliver a more connected driving experience. Similar to AT&T's system in the 2026 Toyota RAV4, with built-in 5G capability, the 2026 Outlander will operate as a smart, software-driven

Coming to Dealerships Soon Nissan has announced that the facelifted 2026 Pathfinder will start at $37,500 in the U.S., excluding the $1,495 destination fee. This represents a $1,100 increase over the 2025 model year, an adjustment that’s fairly typical for a mid-cycle refresh. Despite the uptick, the Pathfinder’s base price remains competitive within the crowded midsize crossover segment. Key rivals include the Hyundai Santa Fe, which starts at $34,800, and the Kia Telluride, which starts at $36

Long Overdue After a decade of looking pretty much the same, the Chrysler Pacifica finally gets a massive facelift. It's for the 2027 model year, so it'll be a while before anyone can actually drive it off dealer lots. Okay, the rest of the body still looks identical to the decade-old version, but the face is totally new. On top of that, the lineup has received a bit of a shakeup. The Pacifica LX effectively replaces the Voyager, leaving Chrysler with just one model yet again. It also gets enhan

We’ve been fans of the Dakar Rally for decades, and we love to share coverage from the race here whenever possible. It’s been an interesting journey for the Dakar Rally in the last 10 years or so and it just keeps getting more and more competitive. It’s a challenge for drivers, cars, crew, and teams, and we love watching all the action. But when we saw that the Dakar Rally organizers were livestreaming the 2027 Route Announcements, we knew we should share. So here you go, the livestream replay

Three Wins, One SUV Kia is celebrating a trio of milestones following the rollout of the all-new 2027 Telluride at its Georgia plant. These include the start of production for the reworked midsize crossover, the five-millionth vehicle to roll off the Georgia assembly line, and the plant’s first hybrid vehicle, which also marks the first Kia hybrid assembled in the United States. Given the rising demand for hybrids in the U.S., this move could strengthen Kia’s competitiveness, as locally built mo

BMW’s design language is in the middle of a noticeable transition (again), but not every model has received the full Neue Klasse treatment yet. So far, that honor belongs mainly to the new iX3 EV and a handful of forward-looking concepts. If any BMW feels overdue for a rethink, it is the X7. Launched back in 2019 and updated only once since, BMW’s flagship SUV is nearing the end of its lifecycle, and has been ridiculed for its looks since day one. New renders from digital artist @kelsonik now gi

The Comeback is Real 2028 can't come soon enough, as, by then, the Nissan Xterra will be back in showrooms if all goes to plan. Sold from 1999 to 2015, the Xterra served the company well as its compact off-roader, long before the overlanding craze hit the mainstream. Now that nearly everyone is making an off-road-oriented vehicle these days, it's about time Nissan re-entered that space. It isn't just a flight of fancy, either, as Nissan itself confirmed back in August 2025 that it's reviving the

Finding affordable gas in the "Windy City" is a bit like finding a seat on the 'L' during rush hour—possible, but you have to know where to look. While the West Coast continues to grapple with supply chain ripple effects and high state taxes, and Texas enjoys almost the opposite, Chicago's pricing often sits somewhere in the middle, reflecting its status as a major Midwestern hub. With more drivers holding onto their internal-combustion and hybrid vehicles, gas prices remain a top concern for th

With gas prices behaving more like a roller coaster than a steady expense this year, keeping your eyes on the large price displays at stations has become more work than spotting meme-worthy billboards for local ambulance chasing attorneys. Whether you’re a local commuting through humid Florida mornings or an interstate traveler navigating scenic coastal routes, finding a gas station that offers low-cost gas can feel like a genuine win for your wallet. We’ve sifted through real-time user reports

California drivers are used to filling up often and paying for it. Most drivers don’t give gas pricing a second thought unless the big board outside the station flashes prices that seem erroneously high. Luckily, a cheaper alternative is usually nearby, often across the street. But what do you do when all the gas in your area is costly? Where is the cheap gas, anyway? Drivers in Los Angeles and San Francisco know this pain all too well. California’s largest metro areas are known for insanely hig

Gas prices in New York are high in most metro areas, but that’s normal. Drivers in dense cities and in tourist destinations know gas prices tend to trend higher than average. If you’re looking for cheap gas in New York, we’ve found it - but there’s a bit of a catch. Cheap gas can be had, there’s no doubt, but all of the cheapest gas stations are likely out of your way. Save for a few exceptions - say, a weekend away from the city - we doubt you will encounter these gas stations on your daily com

Texas has always been a state of extremes, and gas prices in 2026 are no different. While West Coast drivers are practically taking out second mortgages to fill their tanks, the Lone Star State benefits from its massive refinery network and its status as a primary hub for the Gulf Coast energy corridor, which usually delivers low gas prices. In a state where a "quick drive" often involves two hours on the highway, finding the floor for gas prices is critical. To help Texas drivers, we've scoured

Power Density It's not unusual for modern performance cars to make over 200 hp/liter, with ultra-exclusive supercars even breaching the 300 hp/liter mark. Of course, these figures are achieved by forcing massive amounts of air into the cylinders at each intake stroke, with electric motors picking up the slack. Back in the ‘90s, however, when turbocharged or supercharged engines were considered too heavy, complex, fragile, high-maintenance, and unpredictable to generate mainstream appeal, a revvy

We all saw the 8 jillion wheelstands that Finnegan pulled on Drag Week this year, but did you hear about the carnage? I’ve seen a few cars that were totaled from landing a big wheelstand, and I’ve seen far less damage that was still expensive it fix. So what was the result from Finnegan’s landings after a couple hundred feet on two wheels? Check out the video below to find out. Video Description: EPISODE 376 of Finnegan’s Garage is full of carnage and redemption. We fix all the stuff we broke

American Jeep Compass in a Limbo Jeep’s entry-level SUV occupies a simple role in the lineup, but its future in the US has been stuck in limbo. While Europe rolled out its all-new, Italy-made Compass this year, American buyers remain tied to the long-running generation that has been on sale for nearly a decade. The delay wasn’t because Jeep lacked a replacement. Stellantis needed to finalize where the new model would be built, and tariff considerations pushed the decision further down the timeli