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The 2026 Detroit Auto Show was packed with new models and big brand storytelling, but one of the more unusual debuts came from DarkSky International. Instead of chasing more power or faster charging, DarkSky used Detroit to unveil DarkSky One, a concept car designed around a simple idea, driving at night should be built for darkness rather than fought with ever brighter lights.

A Surprise Behind Closed Doors An old, abandoned shop doesn’t look like the kind of place where you’d expect to find anything of value. But that wasn’t the case for this garage, where YouTuber FoMoCoPower’s Garage uncovered a classic Chevrolet Corvette that, according to him, had been sitting on a lift since 1976, along with a Land Rover Range Rover. The Corvette in question is believed to be a 1975 model year, showing just 1,000 miles on the odometer, with a valid title still in hand. Finding a

Is This Z06 a Flex or a Stretch? Without knowing the broader market conditions, a listing like this 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 may sound like a sweet deal to some, especially since the seller, Motor Cars of Chicago, described it as an “Instagram Special.” The full details were not disclosed, but based on what is visible and the $164,995 asking price, the offer certainly raises eyebrows. The seller noted that this C8 Corvette Z06 features a Blade Silver Metallic exterior and a Jet Black interior

When you make enough trades, there is no doubt that occasionally you won’t end up making out exactly as planned. Doesn’t mean the car or truck you trade for sucks, but maybe it just doesn’t quite live up to expectations. Meanwhile I’ve also known folks who made trades or buys only to find out that the car or truck is not what it was said to be. We’ve all heard about engines there were “rebuilt” only to find out they were just painted. So is that what happened to Mortske on this one? Is this lowe

Reimagined in Aluminum The Datsun 240Z is undeniably a classic, but like many vehicles from its era, it suffered from several well-known issues – most notably rust. This particular example, however, appears to have addressed that problem almost entirely, with most of the body replaced with aluminum. Renowned automotive photographer Larry Chen interviewed the car’s owner, Topher Pine, who worked closely with Japanese Z specialist Star Road to bring the ambitious concept to life. Pine explained th

Engine Swaps A fairly recent but already somewhat accepted practice of car modding is engine swapping. This has already been going on for years with proper race cars, but as technology and capabilities improve and become more accessible, even normal tuners are trying it out. While most people choose to swap engines from cars from the same brand, there are others who are willing (or brave enough) to dabble in experimentation. We've seen some wild engine swaps in our time, but this one has to be u

Born in '84 There's no doubting the Toyota Land Cruiser 70's longevity. It's the longest-running single-generation Toyota ever made, and it's still going strong after nearly 42 years. Born in the mid-'80s, the 70 Series has already beaten the 40 Series in terms of production years. It's been facelifted a couple of times in the last couple of decades, and has received new engines along the way. Most of the body styles it was introduced with are still around, too. There are the three-door, five-do

Performance Truck Madness In the mid-2000s, Dodge released a full-size pickup truck powered by the V10 from arguably the brand's most iconic sports car, the Viper. Dubbed the Dodge Ram SRT-10, the street-performance truck was the fastest of its kind at the time, even earning a Guinness World Record after reaching an average speed of 248 km/h (154 mph). The automaker built just around 10,000 units during its three-year production run, and one is currently listed for sale on Cars & Bids. This

A Dodge Viper V10 engine turned into a glass-topped coffee table is up for auction on Bring a Trailer, offering Viper fans a way to bring an 8.3-liter centerpiece into their living room without needing a four-car garage. Built from genuine Gen 3 Viper hardware and finished as functional furniture, the piece is being sold at no reserve out of Pompano Beach, Florida. A Gen 3 Viper

If you own more than one trailer, or have a place that the trailer fits for storage but isn’t easy to back into, you have probably thought about or bought one of those push around trailer dollies to help out. I’ve never owned one, but probably should have, but I do like looking at the electric ones that allow you to move a big or small trailer without much effort. They aren’t cheap though. I’ve looked at used ones, but in general they are a bit out of my budget. Now I’d love to try out one of th

Why Modern EVs Lock Out Owners The automotive industry has perfected a business model where selling a vehicle is just the beginning. Car manufacturers develop proprietary diagnostic tools, seal components so no one else can repair them, and make vehicle architecture as complex as possible. The result is that repair revenue flows back to dealerships, forcing owners to visit them even for minor issues. Students at TU/e Eindhoven University developed Aria, or Anyone Repairs It Anywhere, a modular e

A New Approach to Electric Vehicle Ownership? The automotive industry has spent years trying to crack the code on making electric vehicles more accessible to buyers. While that’s usually meant reducing battery costs or offering government incentives, Malaysian carmaker Perodua has taken a completely different route with its newly launched electric vehicle. The new QV-E carries a price tag of approximately $19,400 without the battery included, making it one of the most affordable electric vehicle

Bangkok Auto Show Shocker: The Deepal E07 Multitruck The Bangkok International Motor Show is never short on wild concepts and production cars that feel like they belong in a different timeline or market. Walking the floor, I noticed a familiar pattern. Most EVs follow the same formula. They are sleek, quiet, and safe in execution. Then I came across the Deepal E07 Multitruck. It made me stop and take a second look. This is not just another electric crossover. It is one of the most interesting v

One of Ferrari’s Most Mythical Creations The Ferrari 250 GTO is already a legend in its own right. It's widely regarded as one of the most important models in the Italian marque’s history, alongside icons such as the Enzo and F40. As such, it came as little surprise when Mecum Auctions sold one of the just 36 examples in Kissimmee for $38.5 million – the highest price achieved at the event. This particular 250 GTO (chassis 3729GT) is even more special, as it is the only example finished in Bianc

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.

Over-The-Top Luxury Automotive customization is all about standing out and being unique. Owners use cars as a canvas on which they show their tastes and personalities. This is especially true for owners of luxury vehicles, the people more inclined to show off their wealth and love the idea of being gawked at. It has allowed companies like Mansory and more to carve out a niche as the go-to for extreme custom builds. However, someone else is vying for the top spot for an over-the-top build. Meet

When Two Axles Aren’t Enough The Ford Bronco already checks most boxes for buyers looking for a capable SUV. It has the right mix of tough looks and real off-road gear. For most, that’s plenty. But there’s always a group that wants to push things further. Enter SoFlo Customs – a Florida-based outfitter with a reputation for bold builds. Introduced in 2022, one of its projects stretched the Bronco and added a third axle, turning the SUV into a short-bed pickup. The result is the Apocalypse Dark H

A Modernized Crown Vic? Why Not? 2011 saw the final Ford Crown Victoria roll off the assembly line, marking the end of the traditional American full-size sedan for good. And while three generations of it were made, including the LTD Crown Victoria, it rode on a chassis that dated back to the Carter Administration. That said, Ford dabbled with the idea of modernizing its large sedan prior to that. The result was the Interceptor concept from 2007, looking something like a worthy rival to the Dodge

Ford’s Best-Seller Doesn’t Sell In Europe  The Ford F-150 is pretty much a symbol of the American automotive industry at this point. The full-sized pickup truck is a pillar in its segment, being a best-selling model, a default choice, or simply just a great all-rounder. Fourteen generations on, and it’s still going strong, but not every market is lucky enough to be graced by its availability.  In Europe, the only Raptor pickup truck that you can get across the pond is the Ranger Raptor, and that

When Big Isn't Big Enough There's no doubting the size of Ford's Super Duty range of pickup trucks. The "smallest" version one can get is already 232 inches long, 80 inches wide, and rides on a 141.4-inch wheelbase. Describing size is subjective, but its dimensions firmly put it in the massive category. Speaking of massive, one can get a Super Duty in many shapes, sizes, trims, and engine choices. Aside from the standard trims, the pickup can be specified with the off-road-oriented Tremor packag

Lifestyle Trucks That Can Haul Pickups are supposed to be able to haul almost anything, from people to cattle to building equipment, and much more. There is room for a lifestyle side, though, such as the reemergence of street trucks among Detroit's Big Three. But beyond the low-slung haulers, we've also seen several interesting truck-based builds out there, because no matter what, pickups, in various shapes and forms, will always be cool. None is cooler than a recent conversion kit introduced fo

The Boxster Before the Boxster It may not have the same reverence as the 911, but the 914 has its place in Porsche history. Built as a spiritual successor to the 912 and Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34, the 914 was actually a contractual obligation of Porsche from Volkswagen as part of an agreement that dated back to the prior's founding. The result was the company's first mass-market mid-engined car, predating the Boxster by about 25 years before Porsche revisited the idea. It proved a decent s

In 1969, Mopar was doing it right. Whether you were talking about Chryslers, Plymouths, or Dodges, they had you covered with awesome muscle cars and hot rods that you just couldn’t help but admire. It’s no wonder that these are still so popular today. So when you come across one with just 51,000 miles on it, that has been restored very nicely like this one, it’s hard not to look. This one is up for auction on Hemmings right now and with a day or so left, now is the time to get your bid in. Here

A Tough Naturally Aspirated V6 The Frontier’s V6 isn’t new, but it’s earned its stripes the hard way: by taking a beating and coming back for more. Nissan put the 3.8-liter V6 through brutal tests before it ever saw a customer, including running it flat-out at redline for 300 hours straight just to see what would break. This engine is built in America, and now it’s the face of a big milestone for Nissan. The 20 millionth engine from Decherd is a VQ-ZV9 V6, and it’s going straight into a Frontier

Car launches live and die on their reveal photos—but BAIC’s latest SUV can’t seem to decide what it looks like. Automotive writer Tycho de Feijter put up BAIC's new BJ81, and some people noticed that it kept changing shape from one press image to the next. Badges shifted, body panels morphed, and the wheel spoke count changed. Details that existed in one shot vanished in another, and these didn't seem to be different trim versions either.  The culprit, fairly obviously, was AI-generated imagery