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Lil Gangstas just keeps on keeping on, and at Street Car Bragging Rights at Rockingham Dragway they not only put on a hell of a show, but also put up the biggest payout in LG history at $30,000 for the winner. That’s some serious cheddar and we love it. Index No Time racing, who would have thought it would end up where it is? This is another great video from 1320Video and we thank them for their continued passion and coverage. This video was filmed before the loss of our dear friend Kyle Loftis,

Here’s our last gallery of lost photos from Day 3 of Buckeye Skip’s Drag and Drive, and we’ve got plenty more where that came from! Plus, if you missed the previous photos we’ve got a link to those below as well. This is our last gallery from the 2025 event and we’re looking forward to 2026! (Photos by Neal Sabo) When BANGshifter Neal Sabo said he was going to head down to Buckeye Skips 2025 Drag and Drive, to snap pictures and check out the cool stuff going on, we were like “Hell yeah!” He hit

We’re back with more Impact testing to find out how Snap-On compares to the Milwaukee M18, along with offerings from Bosch and Hopeful. It’s 3/4″ impact testing, but the results will be telling even if you aren’t in the market for a big boy impact like this. We love the Torque Test Channel as they do some great testing, have a live lifetime rankings spreadsheet that is available, and more. They put real tools to the test and aren’t afraid to get creative when the need arises either. So let’s se

Safety Sells If there's one truth about automotive sales these days, it is that, apart from sustainability and value-for-money, safety is a top priority for car buyers. In comparison, it may not seem like the most interesting topic about cars, safety tests, and the results are – and should be – significant considerations for anybody looking to buy a brand-new vehicle. Subaru is one of the brands that uses safety to further its brand, pioneering the use of its award-winning Eyesight technology an

The Original Lexus LS Was a Landmark Moment You've heard this so many times already, but the Lexus LS was a huge turning point in the luxury market. It certainly ruffled the feathers of the German establishment to a point where Lexus was accused of dumping in the US because the LS undercut its rivals by a significant margin. But it was really because of the favorable exchange rates at the time. It also helped that its competition, namely the BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and Jaguar XJ, we

Not Your Usual “Reverse Import” Toyota has already begun bringing some of its American-built models back to Japan. The Tundra and Highlander are now confirmed for the domestic market, and the Camry is likely next. It’s a slightly odd flow of products, called “reverse importing,” thanks to the trade pressures tied to US President Donald Trump. That approach might not be limited to Toyota models. There are signs that the Lexus TX is also headed for Japan, but not as a direct copy of the US version

Well, it’s that time of year where the LIWA Hillclimbs are happening. This is some really fun stuff, where folks come from all over to race up an epic dune in Dubai. Located not far from the Liwa Oasis, this is a hot spot for dune racing. In fact, every Friday evening huge crowds show up to have fun, eat, race, and enjoy the sand. They show up in everything from build 2JZ combos to twin turbo LS engines, and even Pro Mod combos. Yep, there are some serious players here, and when you see these pu

A Bond-Era Icon, Revisited The Lotus Esprit is at a very specific corner of car culture. It's the sharp-edged poster car of the late '70s, the submarine-driving star of James Bond films, and a long-time favorite among eccentric collectors. Values have been increasing for years, and the V8 cars from the late 1990s are already considered the ones to have. If your idea of the perfect Esprit includes carbon fiber bodywork, a thoroughly rebuilt V8, and zero need to make excuses for build quality, Enc

The biggest myth about the Corvette has always been that you shouldn't drive it in bad weather because it can be a handful. Harlan Charles kills that notion head-on. A GM veteran of 37 years, with the last 24 spent as Corvette Product Manager, Harlan has racked up 27,000 miles in the first year of ownership of his own personal Stingray, come rain, shine or Michigan winters. In a recent video from YouTuber CGarnerSpeed252, he stands in front of all four C8 variants and does something rare for a f

A Quiet Exit, Finally Confirmed After months of silence, JaguarLand Rover has finally confirmed what many suspected. Gerry McGovern, the company’s longtime design chief, will step down at the end of March, Automotive News reports. His two-decade run helped define the look and feel of both Jaguar and Land Rover. Late last year, rumors already circulated that McGovern was out, but JLR kept quiet. Now, the company says he’s leaving on his own terms and will be starting his own creative consultancy.

The Call That Changed Hypercar History When Loris Bicocchi received a phone call in 2001 asking if he was available to test a new Bugatti project, the automotive world was already buzzing with rumors. Sixteen cylinders. 1,001 horsepower. More than 400 km/h (249 mph). On paper, it sounded impossible. In reality, it would become the Bugatti Veyron, an entirely new kind of car that didn’t just break records, but created the hypercar segment itself. For Bicocchi, an experienced high-speed test drive

The Mangled Mercury project from Iron Trap Garage has been a really fun project to watch come together. Starting out as what seemed like a simple chop top Mercury build, it has gone into full custom territory and has some great looking metal work. In the final video in the build, the Mangled Mercury build is completed in just 30 minutes. If you want to see how this all came together, check it out below. We introduced the Mangled Mercury Project several months ago and shared the first cuts, plan

I can’t wait to see Project 508 in person in Sweden in a few weeks! This drag and drive Camaro project sure has go some seriously sick fabrication going on and I can’t wait to see it all in person during Street Week 2026. In this installment we’ve got video showing the new driveshaft enclosure going together and being installed before this beast finally sits on its own wheels! Yep, first look at this thing actually on the ground is in this video! I love new drag and drive builds, and because I’

I can’t wait to see Project 508 in person in Sweden in a few weeks! This project is in full swing and we are super excited about what is going on with this machine. We’ve got another couple videos to share below and will be bringing you more in the coming weeks as well. This drag and drive Camaro project sure has go some seriously sick fabrication going on and I can’t wait to see it all in person during Street Week 2026. In this installment we’ve got video showing the new 8HP90 transmission bein

Japan's Flagship Sedans Before Japanese automaker decided to make luxury divisions, they already had a slew of flagship luxury sedans in their lineup. There's the Toyota Crown, the Nissan Cedric/Gloria, and the Honda Legend. Smaller players had them too, such as the Mitsubishi Sigma and, later, the Diamante, and Mazda also had skin in the game with its Luce. The Luce is a particularly interesting car, even if it was never a particularly huge seller in its home market. Its name might not be famil

Elite Territory Mazda announced that the CX-5 has reached the five-million production and sales milestone. Introduced in 2011, the CX-5 is the third model in the company’s history to reach that figure, following the Mazda 323 in 1986 and Mazda3 in 2016. The timeline reflects broader market trends, as consumers have increasingly gravitated toward crossovers and SUVs—illustrated by automakers such as Ford discontinuing most of their sedan offerings in the U.S. The CX-5 has been sold in more than 1

Electrified Kodo Design It's been over a decade since we first saw the first cars wear Mazda's Kodo Design language. From the very first all the way up to now, I'm fairly certain it's been working well for the Japanese brand. As the world started to turn to electrification a few years back, I turned to Mazda and asked: "What would a fully-electric Mazda look like?" Among the Japanese brands, Mazda seemed to be the most resistant Japanese automaker when it came to electrification, but now that

A new car purchase is never a decision to be taken lightly, and with the average new car price in 2025 exceeding $50,000 for the first time ever, finding a bargain may feel almost impossible. But new research from Hagerty indicates that the Mazda MX-5 Miata is an incredibly high-value purchase because, adjusted for inflation, it's cheaper in 2025 than it ever has been. Working off data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the report says that a current-generation ND Miata has been cheaper t

The Number That Started Arguments From the time it was announced, it was clear the McLaren F1 was never going to be ordinary. A stratospheric asking price of nearly a million dollars, a fixation on weight, a BMW V12 “wrapped” in gold foil, and a never-seen-before central driving position had already elevated it beyond supercar status. Only 64 road cars would be built over its production spanning from 1992 to 1998, out of a total of 106. When it came time to assign chassis numbers, one in particu

A Legend on the Road and at the Track The Mercedes-Benz 190E is a legend in many ways. The Baby Benz was uncompromisingly engineered as a miniature S-Class and renowned for its durability, dependability, and reliability. It was a time when Mercedes-Benz truly built cars that were engineered like no other in the world. It was a brilliantly smooth car on the road, but on the race track, it was absolutely savage. The 2.3-16 and 2.5-16 models drew countless wins in touring car racing, with the Evo

Alex and Nick Taylor, along with a bunch of other sicko drag and drive folks, are in Norwalk Ohio of the Mickey Thompson Tires Turn and Burn. This is the inaugural event, and it is the kind of drag and drive inspired event that gives folks the chance to get in some fun runs, some fun on road miles, some cool checkpoints, and some great on track testing and racing. Plus, MT is also offering up free tire testing! Yep, put a set of Mickeys on your car and give them the test. If you don’t like them,

Alex and Nick Taylor, along with a bunch of other sicko drag and drive folks, are in Norwalk Ohio of the Mickey Thompson Tires Turn and Burn. This is the inaugural event, and it is the kind of drag and drive inspired event that gives folks the chance to get in some fun runs, some fun on road miles, some cool checkpoints, and some great on track testing and racing. Plus, MT is also offering up free tire testing! Yep, put a set of Mickeys on your car and give them the test. If you don’t like them,

Style as Strategy Mini delivered a strong sales performance in 2025, posting a 17.7 percent year-on-year increase to 288,290 units sold. Building on that momentum, the brand is further enhancing the appeal of the Mini Cooper with the new Paul Smith Edition – created in collaboration with British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith – which is now rolling out in certain markets. The special edition was initially unveiled during the Japan Mobility Show 2025, where other compact vehicles – such as the H

The Recall That Started It In December 2021, Mitsubishi issued a recall for the 2022 Outlander due to hoods fluttering at higher speeds. The root cause was the lack of reinforcements at the trailing edge of the panel. As the vehicle picks up speed, air being sucked into the engine bay flutters the hood, increasing the risk of it opening while in motion. The solution was to replace the hood with one that included extra reinforcement in the form of a pair of head bolts at the latch. A new weather

Oh, We Know It’s Coming It has been a while since we last heard anything concrete about the returning Mitsubishi Pajero a.k.a Montero. Its comeback has already been acknowledged, as well as its name, but what’s been missing is a proper timeline. Thankfully, details from Down Under shed light on this gap. According to dealer sources cited by Carsales, the new Pajero is set to make its global debut sometime in the third quarter of 2026, likely around August or September. Pre-orders are expected to