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High Stakes at High Speed The Chevrolet C8 Corvette ZR1 may be touted as the most extreme production version ever built, but that doesn’t mean it’s immune to mishaps. In fact, one Corvette ZR1 recently spun out and slammed into a wall during a drag race against a Nissan GT-R, raising questions about what exactly went wrong. In an Instagram post shared by the Nissan owner himself, @everythingavron, the GT-R pulled away early during a rolling start – an advantage likely tied to its standard all-wh

Jeep is making good on its promise to reveal 12 special edition Wranglers over 12 months, as part of the Twelve 4 Twelve series to celebrate the brand’s 85th anniversary. The first was the Moab 392 in November, followed by the Wrangler Whitecap last month. Now, Jeep has revealed the new Wrangler 85th Anniversary Edition this January. This is also the most affordable of the special editions so far, as the more affordable Wrangler Sport S has been used as a starting point. Here’s a look at what th

A Familiar Badge, Slowly Reshaped Honda’s H badge has been part of the brand since 1963, starting out as a simple, no-nonsense symbol for its cars. Over the years, it changed shape to match the times. Early versions looked sharper and more mechanical, while the 2000 update brought in the flatter, modern badge most people know now. The 2000 badge stuck around through Honda’s biggest years – global expansion, hybrids, and the first steps into electrification. But change was coming. In 2024, Honda

One of our favorite hot rod historians is Tommy Lee Byrd, the Hot Rod Hoarder, because he’s a fount of information and really gets into his subject. He’s so good at the history behind different race cars, so it make sense that he’s also good at the history that ISN’T behind them. That sounds funny to say, but in the racing world there are often racers from other disciplines that cross over to try their hands in other series. Over the years, NASCAR, INDYCAR, NHRA, F1, and more have had racers swi

It’s Stage 8, and after running hundreds of miles through the desert on Stage 7, there’s a few hundred more in store for all these racers as they get into Day 2 of the 2nd Week of Dakar. This is going to be good. After all, the desert is ready to rock each and every day, and Stage 8 is no different. There is still a lot of Dakar 2026 left to go, and rest day was welcome, but they all needed it after Stage 6 which was hell for many teams. We’ve been sharing every day’s coverage from the 2026 Dak

IHRA has been putting out tons of announcement for the past several months, and if you have missed any of them you can use the link below to see some of the bigger ones. But if you want to see the full schedule for 2026, plus purses for all the events, and special event info as well, then check out all the info below. And don’t forget, if you want more IHRA info you can click the link below for that as well. CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED IHRA ANNOUNCEMENTS ON TRACKS AND MORE CLICK HERE TO VISIT IH

We shared Part 1 of the Cornfield Customs Fender building series where wood was being prepared and cut for the buck that these fenders will be shaped to fit, and now we’ve got Part 2 where those bucks are designed and finished. You are going to want to check out Part 1, so make sure you use the link below if you missed it! Shaping metal doesn’t always start with metal. In fact, it rarely does. In fact many metal shaping projects start with wood or paper, as templates, bucks, and forms are requi

If you have never seen photos or video of one of these cab-under trucks that were out in the 1970s, you are missing out and will love this video. The idea behind them was simple, put the rig under the trailer so that you could use all the legal length to haul cargo, instead of wasting space with all that truck cab out front. It makes total sense, but there were some challenges. First off, it was hard for drivers to see well since they were so low  to the ground. Safety concerns were high as well

We’ve talked about the Predator Carburetor before, most recently with a video from DD Speed Shop where he was having issues, which you can use the link below to check out. But Predator Carburetors did have a place, and some folks in the drag racing community swore by them. They were on monster trucks back in the day as well, and of course some of the cool Pro Street machines of the 1980s. Check out this video below to find out how they work, how to test them, how to rebuild them, and more. Chec

The cost of convenience ADAS, or Advanced Driver Assistance System, is a feature many car buyers look for when purchasing a vehicle. The system helps keep a vehicle in its lane, and can even steer the car automatically for a short period if needed. Some ADAS systems switch lanes for you, and can even drive your vehicle for long spells if you’d prefer not to have your hands on the wheel. It can even avoid crashes, engage emergency braking, and let you know when someone is in your blind spot. For

Not just a green push For the longest time, electric vehicles have been marketed to buyers as the environmentally friendly alternative to our everyday gas-powered cars. Companies like Tesla transformed this pitch from a niche proposition into a mainstream movement, with Elon Musk’s brand being eternally linked with the EV revolution. Its early success helped push legacy automakers and new manufacturers to pivot and develop their own zero-emission vehicles. Actual policy only helped accelerate th

A big year for the industry 2025 was home to some intriguing, world-changing stories. From new tariffs to huge new car announcements, the headlines that dominated weren't always the most popular. We've consolidated a year's worth of our most popular posts into one place. Each is loosely summarized below, but follow the link to go deeper and gain a greater understanding of what made each of these so popular among your fellow readers. Blue traffic lights aren't green for a reason

Amongst fire risks, accessible chargers and hefty price tags, here’s another drawback to owning an electric vehicle: when winter hits, and you need to defrost your windshield, you’re also draining precious battery power. But traditional gas-powered cars aren’t exactly perfect either, relying on outdated HVAC systems and long engine warm-up times before you can even see the road ahead. A Canadian startup called Betterfrost Technologies is showing that there’s a smarter way forward. By using targe

A Factory-Built Flex One of Mercedes-Benz’s rarest creations – instantly recognizable by its 6×6 layout – has surfaced on Bring a Trailer. Approximately 100 examples of the G63 AMG 6×6 were built by Magna Steyr in Austria between 2013 and 2015, but this particular truck stands out further thanks to extensive upgrades from Brabus, which added another layer of luxury and performance to an already extreme machine. Beyond its rarity, the truck’s 6×6 layout delivers improvements in off-road capabilit

Mazda does not have a single all-electric vehicle in its U.S. lineup, and the first EV on its new in-house-developed platform won't arrive until a year later than previously anticipated. That's according to new reporting from Auto Express, after the British publication saw an official presentation that showed the EV's launch would be pushed from 2027 to 2028. The Mazda EV-scalable architecture was first announced in 2021, with plans for several new models to arrive upon it between 2025 and 2030,

Taking It Up a Notch Aston Martin cars are already some of the most exclusive names money can buy. However, the brand has been eager to showcase its ability to produce extreme machines crafted in line with its principles of luxury, design, and performance. One of the most recent exclusive models was the Aston Martin Valour, made in 2023 to commemorate Aston's 110th anniversary. The Valour itself was already a very unique car, limited to just 110 units, but somebody within the brand felt it could

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA has been named 2026 “Car of the Year” in Europe, taking home one of the industry’s most closely watched trophies at the Brussels Motor Show. It scored comfortably ahead of the Škoda Elroq, Kia EV4, Citroën C5 Aircross, Fiat Grande Panda, Dacia Bigster, and Renault 4, convincing a jury of nearly 60 journalists from 23 countries that it isn’t just another compact premium sedan. For Mercedes, the win is a big deal. It is only the brand’s second Car of the Year title ever,

Chinese EVs Are Raising the Bar Chinese EVs still get mixed reactions, with many questioning their long-term reliability and whether the brands can be trusted. Others, meanwhile, are starting to notice how these cars are doing things no one saw coming. That second group is getting bigger fast, with BYD’s Yangwang U9 electric hypercar leading the pack. Another Chinese brand also made headlines – the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. Yes, that Xiaomi – the one known for phones and gadgets. It’s easy to look at th

Kia doesn’t have an official performance division like Hyundai’s N, Toyota’s GR, or Honda’s Type R, but its most potent models are identifiable by the ‘GT’ moniker. In the United States, the EV6 GT (601 horsepower) and K5 GT (290 hp) are two such examples. But Kia has been paying closer attention to enthusiast-pleasing models of late, and has just revealed no less than three new GT models at the Brussels Motor Show, alongside the cute EV2. These are the EV3 GT, EV4 Hatchback GT, and EV5 GT. Ever

The Build Begins Apollo Automobil announced on Instagram that production of the Evo has officially begun, signaling that the project remains on schedule. Limited to just 10 units, the Evo is developed exclusively for track use and builds upon the innovations introduced by its predecessor, the Intensa Emozione (IE). This means the same 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 sourced from Ferrari remains in use, though it has been tuned to produce 800 horsepower—up from roughly 780 hp in the IE. That ou

A More Accessible Lucid, With a Twist The Lucid Gravity is aimed at buyers who never considered the Air. Where the Air put Lucid on the map as a luxury EV – sometimes to a fault – the Gravity goes after a wider audience. It’s priced to be within reach and comes as an electric SUV – the body style most new car buyers are looking for right now. You get the space and practicality you expect from an SUV, but Lucid skipped the over-the-top luxury extras that usually push prices up. But there’s more t

Peak Personalization Given Bugatti’s ultra-rare status, owning one of the French marque’s cars is already the ultimate statement piece. This Bugatti Bolide owner, however, took things a step further by personalizing the hypercar to match his Gulfstream G550 private jet. Beverly Hills–based car dealer O’Gara Coach showcased the two elite vehicles side by side on Instagram. Both wear the Bolide’s familiar two-tone black-and-blue paint scheme, with the blue shade paying homage to French Racing Blue

The Only Way Was Always Up From the moment the Ferrari F40 came out in 1987, it was pretty much guaranteed that its values would never go down. It also kicked off Ferrari's tradition of rolling out an ultra-rare and ultra-exclusive hypercar at least once every decade. We've had four Ferrari hypercars since the F40, with the latest one being the F80. When it was new, the F40 carried a price tag of about $400,000. Adjust that for inflation, and you're looking at about $1,165,000 in today's money.

It’s Stage 7, after a full day of rest, but the desert didn’t take a break. It’s ready to rock each and every day, and Stage 7 is no different. In the video below you’ll see Stage 7, the start of the 2nd week of Dakar is now, and it starts with hundreds of miles of dunes and sand! There is still a lot of Dakar 2026 left to go, and rest day was welcome, but they all needed it after Stage 6 which was hell for many teams. We’ve been sharing every day’s coverage from the 2026 Dakar Rally and today

John Cena’s love affair with fast Hondas just got more expensive. The wrestler turned actor and long time Honda fan recently took his Civic Type R in for service at a dealer in Florida and left with the keys to a brand new 2026 Honda Prelude in Boost Blue, adding the reborn coupe to a garage that already includes one of the best hot hatches on sale.