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The first production 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 70th Anniversary Edition, VIN 001, is heading to Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale 2026 sale, giving Corvette collectors a rare shot at the C8 that opened the anniversary run. With ultra-low mileage, the full Z51 package and every key anniversary cue still in place, it is a time-capsule take on one of the most collectible modern Stingrays.

Good news! The C9 Audi RS 6, expected to debut later this year for the 2027 model year, will be available as both Avant (station wagon) and sedan for the first time in 15 years, as confirmed by new spy shots. For the record, the last time the RS 6 had a trunk was with the C6 generation, a super sedan with a 571-horsepower 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V10 distantly related to the naturally aspirated singer of an engine in the R8 and the Lamborghini Gallardo supercars. With the march of time, such

A (Very) Condensed History of BMW 3.0 CSL BMW has been involved since the mid-'30s and became even more active by the mid-'60s. Spurned by the successes on track largely thanks to Alpina and Schnitzer, the M division was formed in 1972 when Bob Lutz focused his efforts on building up a factory race team. There was also the intention to sell road versions of said race cars, which has been quite a successful venture, we must say. The very first official BMW M project was the 3.0 CSL. Affectionatel

In the winter wonderland that is snowy Sweden at this time of the year, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with EQ Technology has been spotted. That's a roundabout way of describing the electric C-Class, but it's better than EQC, and the first electric C-Class needs to be impressive if it is to have a fighting chance in its battle with the upcoming BMW i3. Mercedes has learned that an EV-exclusive design is ineffective when the result is an amorphous blob, like the ill-fated EQS, but instead of maki

The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X has been breaking records everywhere since its launch, setting new benchmarks for American sports cars. Last year, it managed a spectacular time of 06:49.275 around the Nürburgring, beating the Ford Mustang GTD’s time to become the fastest American production car around the famous circuit. Then, to start 2026, it set 0-60 and quarter-mile times to crush cars costing ten times as much or more.  With all this in mind, it’s no surprise that a one-of-one ZR1X that went up

Solid-state batteries, finally out of the lab For more than a decade, solid-state batteries have been hyped as the next great leap for electric vehicles—safer, faster-charging, and more energy-dense than today’s lithium-ion cells. The problem has always been timing. Automakers and battery startups alike have promised breakthroughs “later this decade,” only to quietly push timelines back. Now Donut Lab, a Finnish startup best known for its futuristic in-wheel electric motors, claims the future ha

Already Rockin' in Stock Form The world’s first tuned Chevrolet C8 Corvette ZR1 has officially hit the dyno, and the results are already eye-opening. In a development video published by Burger Motorsports, the company behind the JB4PRO and JB4 tuning modules, the twin-turbo Corvette delivered over 1,000 wheel horsepower in completely stock form on 93-octane pump gas. Baseline runs showed approximately 1,010 wheel horsepower and 815 lb-ft of torque, confirming just how aggressive the factory cali

The naturally aspirated engine may be on its last legs, even for Porsche's iconic GT3 line. More stringent emissions regulations have already robbed the 992.2 GT3 of torque compared to the 992.1 model (347 lb-ft dropped to 332 lb-ft), and before its 4.0-liter flat-six is gone for good, it seems that Stuttgart is preparing to give the free-breathing flat-six a special send-off, reports The Supercar Blog. Last year, imagery depicting a pre-production prototype of what appeared to be a drop-top 911

A Flood of Used EVs is Coming A surge is coming to the used car market, and they're EVs. In the next few years, a tidal wave of leased EVs will return to dealerships as early adopters hand over their keys. For buyers, this is shaping up to be the best shot yet at owning an EV without the steep new-car price tag. Leasing fueled much of the recent EV boom. With incentives and tax credits lowering monthly payments, many buyers chose two- or three-year leases over buying outright. Now, all those EVs

Ford is preparing for a long-awaited return to the compact car space. The Fiesta nameplate, retired globally in 2023 and years earlier in the United States, may soon reappear in electric form thanks to a new partnership with Renault. Ford has never explicitly said Fiesta EV, but with two compact Ford-branded electric models arriving in 2028 on Renault’s Ampere platform, the direction is hard to miss. The Fiesta could be heading back to showrooms, only this time with a charging cable instead of a

Ford’s most important car has just become a buildable collectible. The Ford Model T is now available as a Lego Icons set, recreating the look of a 1913 model in brick form for Lego collectors, history buffs, and automotive enthusiasts alike. While Lego car kits have been around for years, we don't get many that lean this heavily into heritage. Most builds come in the form of Lego Technic sets, and focus on hypercars like the McLaren P1, Bugatti Chiron, and Lamborghini Sián, but the Icons line is

They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To For those old enough to remember, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo started out as a personal luxury coupe. It's a dead segment now, but it was thriving back in the day. That said, the Monte Carlo became renowned not for its cushy, luxurious side but rather for its motorsports background. The Monte Carlo was absolutely dominant in NASCAR in the '70s, and its success carried on until it was axed in 2007. But perhaps one of the more interesting models of this coupe wa

That Time Mitsubishi Made a Flagship Sedan It's a distant memory now, but Mitsubishi one had a very robust lineup of sedans and many other interesting cars. The Mirage and later Lancer models took care of the budget spectrum, while the Galant battled with the Camry and Accord. But even higher up was the Diamante which was meant to go up against the likes of the Acura Legend and Lexus ES300. It was a luxury car without the luxury badge. Ultimately though, it wasn't a huge seller. Perhaps its the

Japan's Crossover Boom Japan has been in the SUV game long before the term SUV was even coined. Prior to that, they were called RVs or recreational vehicles over there, and totally unrelated to the American definition of RV. By the '80s, more of these RVs were being rolled out, with the Mitsubishi Pajero (Montero in the US and other Spanish-speaking countries), Isuzu Trooper, and Toyota 4Runner. But towards the '90s, Japanese manufacturers were already considering smaller, car-based versions of

The Last Traditional Oldsmobile We now live in a generation in which people in the workforce were born after the demise of Oldsmobile. It's almost hard to believe that this once-proud carmaker was frequently seen in the top-ten best-sellers lists back in the day, only for it to go out with a whimper in 2004. But even prior to that, the brand was already seeing many lasts. Case in point, the Custom Cruiser sold from 1991 to 1992 was the last full-size wagon to wear the Oldsmobile badge. It was al

Screws Replace Glue in a Quietly Radical Redesign Mercedes' vision of the future involves something unexpectedly old-school: screws. Part of Mercedes' Tomorrow XX sustainability initiative is changing how automobile parts are constructed, beginning with vehicle headlamps. As opposed to using permanent adhesives to bond headlamp assemblies, Mercedes intends to use mechanical fasteners like screws. It's how headlights were initially created as self-contained modules that could be individually repa

More Power Unlocked With the BMW M5 G90/G99 being the first M5 generation to be electrified, it benefits from a power boost to 717 horsepower, about 100 horsepower more than the previous iteration. Some, however, are not completely sold on the model, given its added weight of roughly 1,000 pounds, primarily due to the plug-in hybrid powertrain, which is paired with a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8. For those still unconvinced, German tuner G-Power may have a solution with its GP-1000 package, which upr

Why RHD to LHD Conversions are a Thing  Depending on where you live, your home country may treat right-hand-drive (RHD) imports differently. For some, it’s allowable with vehicles that meet certain conditions. In Japan, it’s legal to own, register, and drive a left-hand-drive (LHD) car as long as it passes local inspection, whereas in other countries, such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Philippines (both LHD countries), it’s illegal to drive an RHD vehicle. Because of this, vehicle im

The Fit’s Post-America Chapter It has been roughly half a decade since the Honda Fit last appeared in the U.S. market. The subcompact hatchback—now in its fourth generation—continues to live on overseas and has just received a mid-cycle refresh in China, one that ditches the quirky front-end design some might describe as “cute.” The refreshed version, sold through Honda’s joint venture with GAC in China, adopts a split headlight layout with slim daytime running lights, similar to the design lang

Redefining the Subcompact Hatchback One could say that the original Honda Fit did wonders to change the image of subcompact hatchbacks around the world. Before its introduction in 2001, cars of this type were cramped, compromised, and really felt like penalty boxes. One only bought it because that's what the budget allowed, but for some reason, the first-generation Fit's appeal went beyond penny pinchers. It was a smash hit in Japan, massively popular in Europe, and a surprise success in America

Only in the 1960s did a track like Baileyton Goodtime Dragstrip have an in house wheelstander. I mean it wasn’t theirs, but was regularly seen at the track and there are tons of stories about its history. In the video below, from the Hot Rod Hoarder Tommy Lee Byrd, we’ll see some great images and get all the info on the history of this fun machine. Video Description: Before “Farm Truck” and “Ol Heavy” there was another pickup truck that served as an exhibition drag racer. The Ole Tater Hauler

A Louder Take on a Quiet Seller The Lexus RZ has always flown under the radar. With just 5,339 units sold in the US as of September 2025, it’s nowhere near the brand’s hybrid offerings. But Lexus isn’t giving up on its first dedicated BEV just yet – instead, it’s dialing up the personality. Enter the new flagship: the RZ 600e F Sport Performance. This one sits above the RZ 550e F Sport and doesn’t shy away from making a statement. Lowered stance, oversized wheels, carbon aero bits, and paint opt

The first facelift for the Volkswagen ID.4 may be critical. Competition is ramping up like never before, with alternatives from Ford, Tesla, and Hyundai undercutting the ID.4 (which used to start at $39,995 but now costs no less than $45,095 before destination). While we don't yet know if VW is planning to reintroduce a more accessible trim for the 2027 model year's facelift, insiders say this won't be just a facelift but such a major update that it's practically a fresh take on the compact elec

Robovan Back in the News The Tesla Robovan concept was unveiled at the company’s ‘We, Robot’ event in October last year to quite a positive reception. The proposed fully-autonomous people carrier is seeing renewed interest following hints from a senior executive that it may evolve into a self-driving recreational vehicle. This recent buzz has put the spotlight back on one of Tesla’s boldest transportation concepts.  Tesla

Infiniti Without Red Sport It’s been a while since Infiniti put out a model with real performance intent. The Red Sport badge once brought some spark to the lineup, but that faded after the Q50 bowed out in 2024. Lately, Infiniti’s crossovers have focused more on comfort than on getting your pulse up. That changes with the all-new Infiniti QX65. Seeing it at the New York International Auto Show, away from the polished press shots, it immediately felt different from the usual crossover crowd. The