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Going fast in slow cars, thrashing on junk, and jumping things that shouldn’t be jumped are always a good time and the folks at Hudson Speedway sure know it. For their Memorial Day Thrill Show this year they had all kinds of stuff going on, but one of those things was the Ramp Contest and boy is this one good. Participants, we hesitate to refer to them as racers, take whatever they’ve got and run it around the racetrack and through the figure 8 at two different steel ramps. The big one, and the

Cars and Tariffs There are heaps of cars that we wish were sold here, but regulations prevent that from happening for the most part. However, tariffs have made it harder for automakers to bring in products they believe will sell well in the US. Of course, it's not the first time tariffs have blocked cars from coming to the country. The Chicken Tax is a prime example of how it's still a deciding factor in the light truck market. But today, there are more tariffs being imposed on cars made outside

The effects of U.S. tariffs on the auto industry cannot be overstated and include billions of dollars in added costs for automakers and suppliers, forced supply chain restructuring and fragmentation, rising manufacturing costs, and more. Obviously, these costs ultimately get transferred to the consumer, leading to higher new car prices. But there’s another ugly consequence for buyers: some models are getting removed from the U.S. market because the tariffs make them no longer financially viable.

Porsche Hit With Charging Issue Lawsuit...Again Two Porsche EV owners have launched a lawsuit against the German automaker. The suit alleges that the charging cables supplied to their respective vehicles are defective, stating that they overheat and stop charging. The cars weren't the main source of the problem, though it's worth noting that the owners' cars were a Taycan Turbo and a Taycan 4S. It was mentioned that the cable would also become "hot to the touch where it plugged into the vehicle’

The Taylor Gang is back at it, with Alex, Dennis, Nick, Megan, Todd, and Kelsey hitting the road from SoCal in a couple of hot rods. Their goal is to road trip this Nova and 3rd Gen Camaro down Route 66 on their way home to Arkansas. Will they make it. Will they have car trouble? Which one of these is going to be the problem? Here’s the first video in the series. We’ll share the rest as well, so come back to check out the next one. In this one they start off with sites and roads that make SoCa

A Five-Cylinder Tradition Audi has long been involved in motorsports, with its latest major push coming in Formula 1. But one of its most significant chapters dates back to early rally racing, where the automaker championed key innovations such as the Quattro all-wheel-drive system and a turbocharged five-cylinder engine. That distinctive layout has endured over the years, and one modern iteration is the 2.5-liter turbocharged DAZA engine pulled from a 2017 Audi RS3. Deutsche Auto Parts obtained

Not Your Typical Four-Cylinder While Mercedes-Benz, like most automakers, is now shifting toward downsized, electrified powertrains, the German marque introduced the 2.1-liter turbodiesel OM651 diesel engine almost two decades ago – an engine often described as “overbuilt.” The diesel engine has received mixed reviews when it comes to reliability, with some critics pointing to issues such as timing chain wear and oil leaks, particularly in higher-mileage examples. The OM651 had a relatively limi

The Kia Stinger may be about to make a comeback as an all-electric sedan. The Stinger was foreshadowed by the 2011 GT Concept and the Kia GT4 Stinger Concept before finally entering production in 2017. With a front-engine rear- or all-wheel-drive setup and sharp styling, it drew comparisons to the BMW 3 Series, and all who drove it applauded its keen handling. However, sales weren't strong enough to justify its continued existence, and in April 2023, production came to an end. But new images and

The first product from the new low-volume Mythos division of Mercedes is almost ready to be unveiled, with AMG sharing a batch of new images of the CLE-based super sports car on Instagram. Still clad in a geometric camouflage wrap but with the body looking close to production-ready, these images give us a closer look at some of the aerodynamic elements that will make this V8-powered monster a true 911 GT3 RS rival. Unlike the Porsche, this coupe won't make do with just 518 horsepower, though. If

There’s not much missing from Toyota’s extensive U.S. model lineup, but it doesn’t have a three-row electric SUV. That’s set to change on February 10, when the brand reveals its first Kia EV9 rival. The EV was first teased last week, showing nothing much more than a full-width rear lighting bar. But Toyota has now shown off the interior for the first time, which gives us our best look yet at the new family hauler. Airy Cabin Seats At Least Six

Tesla's 4680 battery promised exponentially greater power, density, and range. However, five years after Battery Day - when the 4680 was revealed - the numbers leave much to be desired. Tesla's vertical integration nightmare has come true, where it has managed to cut costs, but its batteries fall short when compared with competitors across the industry, even cheaper LFP batteries. Behind On Paper, And In Real Life Tesla's 4680 battery was designed to replace the industry-standard Panasonic 2170.

Building Out a Robotaxi Map Tesla has expanded its unsupervised Robotaxi service to two additional cities, Dallas and Houston, bringing its total to three locations in Texas. The company also operates in the San Francisco Bay Area, though that deployment still requires a safety driver. The move could prove pivotal for Tesla, as the company looks to evolve beyond electric vehicles and lean into robotaxis and even a humanoid robot known as Optimus. But the trade-off is ending production of the Mod

Tesla vs. California DMV In 2025, the California Department of Motor Vehicles said that Tesla was misrepresenting the capabilities of its Autopilot system and driving aids. It wasn't just the name Autopilot that bothered the DMV; it was claims of it being "able to conduct short and long-distance trips with no action required by the person in the driver’s seat." The automaker was then facing a 30-day sales suspension in the state, and the California DMV told the company to change its marketing la

The Model X Leads the Charge Over the past year, Tesla has faced several setbacks, from broader disruptions in the electric vehicle market to CEO Elon Musk’s political activity, which has driven away even some of its most devoted fans. Nonetheless, a report from iSeeCars suggests these issues may have had little to no effect on the company – at least in the used car market. The study found that the Tesla Model X was the fastest-selling used vehicle in March 2026, spending an average of 25.6 days

Tesla Wants to Push Back Tesla has spent the past few years navigating an increasingly crowded legal docket. From claims that defective door handles are impacting resale value to a lawsuit alleging that a Tesla Cybertrucknearly careened off an overpass while using Full Self-Driving, the company has faced scrutiny across both hardware and software fronts. Add to that a failed attempt to overturn a $243 million verdict tied to a fatal Autopilot crash, and a pattern begins to emerge: Tesla’s rapid

Tesla has officially stopped production of the Model S sedan and Model X SUV, ending a great run for two of the most important EVs ever made. Before the cheaper Model 3 and Model Y arrived, the larger EVs set new standards for range and performance in the electric car segment. Crucially, they also served as major image builders for EVs at a time when they were still viewed as severely compromised and/or too alien in their design. Tesla shared the news on social media, complete with a picture of

Cars That Don’t Sit Still Anymore Over-the-air (OTA) updates have changed what it means to own a car. Instead of being stuck with whatever features your car had when you bought it, modern vehicles – especially EVs – can keep getting better long after you drive them home. That might mean sharper driver assistance, new apps, better efficiency, or just a smoother interface. Of course, it also means you’ll sometimes wait for downloads, run into the odd bug, and realize your car now acts more like a

Tesla takes an unusual approach in its quest to "solve autonomy," as CEO Elon Musk says, relying more heavily on camera systems than lidar and radar sensors to help guide semi-autonomous driving in its vehicles. Indeed, Tesla began removing ultrasonic sensors in 2022. It's something that many have been critical of, but the electric vehicle manufacturer is determined to make its deceptively named Full Self Driving (Supervised) system work with as little reliance on anything but cameras as possibl

A Lineup in Flux Tesla has been quietly adjusting its lineup, focusing on core models and axing its more expensive offerings. Supporting that idea is a recent report that Tesla is set to introduce a cheaper SUV in its lineup. This latest move feels familiar. After focusing on premium models, software features, and big promises about autonomy, Tesla seems to be returning to what it announced last year: building a more accessible, lower-priced EV. It’s not a new idea, and it’s not a surprise eithe

Technology for Safety If there's one thing that motorists these days prioritize, it's safety. With more drivers on the road, the risk of any mishaps or accidents increases. Automakers are taking advantage of this safety push by pouring a lot of R&D into developing multiple new-age features. Tesla prides itself on being a forward-thinking disruptor, and ever since, safety has been top of mind for them. Pioneers in many technologies, like autonomous driving, one of the newer, often-overlooked

Tesla's Cybertruck is a wicked machine, whether you'd like to admit it or not. That said, even the so-called indestructible pickup has some inherent flaws. One of them is the factory wheel setup, which has become a growing point of criticism as demand for the Cybertruck appears to be cooling down. Now, Unplugged Performance has stepped in with a solution worthy of the truck’s size and aspirations: the UP Forged UP-RW Cyber Road Warrior. Designed to handle the Cybertruck’s weight and real-world p

Tesla has introduced a new Dual-Motor All-Wheel-Drive trim for the Cybertruck. Slotting in below the Premium AWD model, the new trim has a much lower starting price of $59,990. After cheaper versions of the Model 3 and Model Y were introduced last year, the Cybertruck is now following suit with a more affordable trim of its own. But, as with those smaller Teslas, a few key features have been removed from the new Dual-Motor AWD trim to make the price cut possible. Let’s take a deeper dive into wh

A TeslaCybertruck owner from Houston, Texas is suing the automaker for $1 million after a terrifying incident that she claims put her and her infant’s lives in danger. The all-electric truck, which was allegedly operating on Full Self Driving (FSD) mode when the incident happened in August 2025, was caught on camera nearly going off an overpass barrier on Houston's 69 Eastex Freeway. As the footage shows, had the Cybertruck not hit a lighting pole that sent it ricocheting it back, it would have

Confusing Wade Mode for a Boat Hull One of the TeslaCybertruck's most discussed off-road features is Wade Mode. This specialized setting raises the ride height and uses the vehicle's onboard air suspension to pressurize the battery pack against harmful water intrusion. It allows the electric pickup to safely navigate shallow flooding and minor river crossings. Unfortunately, one ambitious owner in Texas saw this tool as an open invitation for total maritime mayhem. Tesla explicitly states that W

Wheel Studs May Separate Tesla has recalled 173 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with 18-inch steel wheels (around 5% of Cybertruck production) for a potential issue with its wheel studs. According to the NHTSA recall, the brake rotor stud holes could develop cracks, which allow the stud to separate from the wheel hub. This increases the risk of a crash. Tesla If owners co