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Happy 40th, Acura March 27, 1986, marked the official brand launch of Acura. But, prior to that, it was introduced. It was Honda's way of saying it was ready to take on the luxury establishment, not just the Europeans but also the Americans. The cars that started it all were the Integra and Legend, and without those, Acura might be an entirely different company today, or not exist at all. The Legend represented Acura's ambitions as its flagship sedan. These days, it's often the second-generation

Dodge’s all-electric Charger Daytona has been a hot topic among muscle car diehards for quite some time, but today we’re skipping the sound vs. silence debate. Instead, we’re focusing on what it’s actually like to service this new electric muscle car, why the process differs so dramatically from a traditional ICE model, and why it’s absolutely NOT a DIY job. High-voltage safety, controlled shutdowns, and strict diagnostic sequences mean even “simple” repairs take time. Certified Mopar technician

A Cheaper Leaf that Almost Happened Nissan’s latest Leaf is a clear departure from the model’s no-frills roots. The design is sharper, the tech is up to date, and the price is lower than most expected. Starting just under $30,000, the 2026 Leaf actually costs less than the original 2010 version when you factor in inflation. That move alone made the new Leaf a step forward for EV accessibility. Nissan even looked set to go further by bringing a cheaper S trim to the US, mirroring what’s already a

He’s back at it, and because I’ve done a similar type of chassis swap myself, I can’t fault him for the idea or the execution. Would I do some stuff different, sure. But I guarantee someone else would do it different than I would. So who cares as long as it works! Watch this video and you’ll see just how much tedious work there is to do a project like this. There are a ton of ways to skin this cat, but it all takes work. Lots and lots of work. If this is the video that makes you think Dylan has

Can't Beat ICE When the new-generation Dodge Charger was announced to be going full-electric, most people, especially fans of the legendary nameplate, were skeptical. First impressions of the new Charger upon launch were mixed, but Dodge eventually promised to introduce some ICE models for those craving the authentic muscle car experience. And introduce, Dodge did. Back in August, the automaker launched the 2026 Scat Pack Charger. It featured a turbocharged SixPack high-output (H.O.) engine that

Four-Cylinder No More For those thinking of getting a Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss with a base four-cylinder engine, the moment has passed. According to GM Authority, the off-road-oriented version of the full-size pickup could no longer be offered with the 2.7-liter TurboMax four-cylinder engine. The publication reports that about 200 units of the four-cylinder Silverado Trail Boss models remain. After that, that specific pickup version will no longer be available. With that, there's good n

In a world where hypercars can command seven-figure prices, the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 makes one question their value, delivering 1,064 horsepower for just $175,000. At least, that's the case if the purchase is made in the ZR1's home country. Across the Atlantic, the ZR1 is much less of a budget-friendly hypercar slayer. The first two examples of the ZR1 have just landed in Europe (well, technically, the United Kingdom) via retail automotive dealer Clive Sutton, and one of them is still availabl

From iPhones to EVs Taiwan’s contract manufacturing giant Foxconn has formally entered the EV spotlight with the launch of the Bria EV through Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, its joint venture with Yulon Motor. Best known globally as Apple’s primary iPhone assembler, Foxconn is now using Foxtron as its automotive spearhead. The Bria EV, unveiled in Taipei, becomes the first EV made in Taiwan specifically for global export, taking the partnership out of the conceptual stage. The Bria will initial

Liberty Walk Corvette: Built to Back Up the Look The Chevrolet Corvette C8 is no longer viewed solely as an American value-performance car. The mid-engine layout gives it global credibility. The proportions, cooling layout, and chassis balance place it in the same conversation as established supercars. That foundation matters when extreme customization enters the picture. American enthusiasts have long celebrated Japanese performance cars and tuning culture. The exchange is now moving in the opp

The Grand Sport is Back The first Corvette Grand Sport debuted in 1963 as a homologation special intended to compete in international grand touring racing. Sadly, it wasn't meant to be as GM executives discovered the secret project and ordered those involved to drop it. If it's any consolation, five were built, and all survive to this day. It would take decades before Chevrolet would build it for real, and it finally came into fruition in 1996 with the C4 Corvette. The C5 wasn't blessed with the

The National Hot Rod Association has a straightforward rule for street-legal production cars running at sanctioned drag events without roll cages or competition licenses. Go no quicker than 9.0 seconds in the quarter mile and no faster than 150 mph through the traps. It’s a relatively sensible threshold designed to keep ordinary drivers in non-caged cars from getting themselves into too much trouble. The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, which starts at $212,195 and can be bought at a Chevy dealersh

When Ordinary Becomes Iconic On the surface, the Ford Crown Victoria was as ordinary as it got. Yes, it has a V8 and rear-wheel drive, but it had zero performance intentions whatsoever. Besides, the reason it had those was that it followed the tried-and-tested recipe for traditional, full-size American sedans that rode on a ladder-frame chassis. It's a dinosaur, and a relic from days gone by. The fact that its chassis wasn't changed from the Carter to the Obama Administration tells you just how

Vintage Air has been cooling hot rods, customs, and race cars for decades now and is continually reimagining and developing new systems. But that doesn’t mean they have forgotten their tried and true applications, it just means they are finding more and more newer projects that can benefit from all the features and technology that is built into systems like the new Gen 5 that is going into this 4-eye Fox Body Mustang. The great thing with Vintage Air is that they have many direct fit Sure-Fit sy

Filling the Void The automotive world mourned the loss of the original Land Rover Defender, an icon so beloved that it transcended generations and remains relevant in modern times. Sometimes the demise of one is an opportunity for the birth of something new, and out of the loss of the Defender came Ineos. Ineos takes the core philosophy left behind by the true rugged off-roaders of yesteryear and adds the right modern touches to ensure that the cars they make are extremely capable and livable fo

You may not know the name Hussein Al Attar, but you're almost certainly aware of some or all of the cars he's worked on during 14 years at the BMW Group and Designworks, and you're about to become even more familiar with his work because his new role is Design Director at GM Advanced Design's Pasadena Studio. That's the same studio responsible for the second of three Corvette concept cars revealed last year, so Al Attar will be helping shape the future of GM's cosmetic signature. Is he up to the

I know there are some good reasons for Direct Injection in gasoline engines. But I also know that DI engines can be a giant pain in the butt and have some serious issues folks need to be aware of. With all that said, I also know that the folks at Brian Tooley Racing, along with hundreds of other engine builders and tuners, have tested DI combos and know that they can make more power than a Port Injection setup. But I also know engine builders and tuners who say otherwise. So who’s right? Will th

The Dodge Viper has always been about raw power, drama, and intimidation, nothing more. But a new digital concept by 3D car designer Sebastian Simonsson reimagines an American supercar in a way no one saw coming. A first-generation Viper has been transformed into a sleek shooting brake using a mix of traditional sketching and AI-assisted rendering, and somehow, it works far better than anyone expected. While AI played a role in shaping the final visuals, and we also acknowledge AI-created images

If you've bought a new Nissan in the last year or so, it could be putting you and any passengers you carry at risk. A new recall published with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration names four Nissan sedan, crossover, and pickup models from the 2025 and 2026 model years, warning that they may have been delivered with improperly welded door strikers, which could cause the doors to open while the vehicles are in motion or in a crash. While the recall only impacts 26,432 Nissan vehicle

The E46 BMW M3 is arguably the finest interpretation of the company’s compact sports coupe, combining rear-wheel drive with a manual gearbox, a high-revving six-cylinder engine, and a lot less weight than today’s M3/M4. What the E46 M3 didn’t have was a wagon body style; it was limited to coupe and convertible derivatives, which BMW believed would be more popular. But a UK specialist called Petroyle is producing a limited series of E46 M3 Tourings that look as though they’ve come straight out of

Toyota’s all-electric Hilux will go on sale in Australia next month, marking the first time the battery-powered pickup is available outside Thailand, its home market. That gives us an idea of how much the first-ever electric Hilux costs, and it’s not exactly cheap. Prices start from $74,990 Australian dollars, which is the equivalent of around $52,000 US, plus on-road costs. Market-specific conditions aside, that’s quite a lot for a mid-size truck, even an all-electric one; at least it's well-eq

The internal combustion engine, for all its mechanical sophistication, still runs on a 19th-century mechanical idea: pistons rising and falling, a crankshaft spinning, a steam-age architecture repurposed for gasoline and diesel. Every engine from Henry Ford's era right through to modern direct-injection and forced induction is fundamentally a variation on that same theme. So when a small Japanese company called Mazda introduced the Cosmo Sport in 1967, it wasn't just a new car. It was introducin

Buried in the many, many pages of the Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice a few days ago, one of the last things we expected to find was reference to everyone’s favorite boxer-engined turbocharged sports sedan, the Subaru WRX. However, Car and Driver has dug out something interesting among the three million or so pages released at the end of January, revealing that Epstein was close to purchasing a WRX in late 2017 – until the brakes were put on the deal when it was discovered

Global EV Sales Have Cooled The electric vehicle boom has hit a more complicated phase. After years of relentless growth, markets like the United States have shown their first signs of softening. Reports indicate EV sales dipped for the first time in years, a signal that early adopters have largely been captured while mainstream buyers remain cautious. Infrastructure gaps, pricing concerns, and charging anxiety are now more visible friction points. This cooling effect is not isolated. Automakers

Extreme Winter Cold Greatly Affects EV Range Cold weather is still one of the biggest real-world hurdles for EVs. When temperatures drop, battery chemistry slows down, internal resistance goes up, and the car has to work harder just to keep the battery and cabin warm. Even with the latest thermal management tech, range loss is something you can’t fully escape. To see just how much cold weather hits EV range, Norwegian publication Motor ran its annual winter test. They took a wide mix of EVs thro

If you have been around cars for more than 20 years, you have heard all kinds of variations on how often you should change the oil in your car or truck. For years we were told that 3,000 miles was the magic number, especially if you were using your vehicle for any towing, and then all of a sudden the rules started changing. Some of that might be because of advancements in oil, but also because of advancements in engine machining and engine management systems. But knowing all that doesn’t change