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A key precedent set The long-running battle between automakers and franchised dealers over direct-to-consumer sales just tilted again, this time in Colorado. Scout Motors, the Volkswagen-backed revival of the iconic off-road brand, has secured a dealer license that allows it to sell vehicles directly to customers in the state. For dealers already uneasy about the slow erosion of the franchise model, it’s another worrying precedent. Colorado’s Motor Vehicle Dealer Board voted 6–2 to grant Scout M

Fancy Taking Godzilla Off the Beaten Path? For nearly two decades, the Nissan GT-R has stood as a symbol of Japanese engineering excellence — a twin-turbo V6 supercar that blended brutal speed and sharp all-wheel-drive handling. Since its 2007 debut, “Godzilla” has evolved through constant refinement, earning cult status as both a track weapon and a performance icon, even as Nissan winds down its production. Enter the Prins Off-Road GT-R, a one-off reimagining of Nissan’s icon that trades its lo

Toyota RAV4 in Three Flavors The latest-generation Toyota RAV4 is now available in three flavors: Core, Rugged, and Sport. Each one gets its own look and powertrain setup, resulting in a diverse lineup with distinct styling. For a nameplate that needs to win over various types of customers – be it daily drivers, weekend explorers, and those who want a bit more on-road performance – it’s a deliberate move. Even before Toyota’s own show cars (from its forklift maker, nonetheless) hit the spotlight

A Deal That’s Likely Done An unnamed source told Reuters that Hyundai is not expected to exercise its two-year buyback option for its former manufacturing plant in Russia. This move would effectively close the door on a near-term return to the market. The option was included in the sale to Russia’s AGR Automotive Group in 2024, when the Korean marque recorded an accounting loss of 287 billion won (about $200 million) and transferred the plant for a symbolic price of 140,000 won ($97). Located in

A shrinking runway for small gas cars Europe’s auto industry may have dodged the most dramatic version of the European Union’s 2035 ban on new combustion-engine vehicles, but the pressure on automakers hasn’t let up. Even with regulators signaling flexibility, manufacturers still face aggressive targets: fleet emissions must fall 90% from 2021 levels, with stricter CO₂ limits kicking in well before the end of the decade. From 2030 onward, the rules get tougher still. Against that backdrop, Volks

A Longstanding Cybertruck Fault Two years after its highly publicized debut, the Tesla Cybertruck is once again under scrutiny, this time for a problem many owners say has literally clouded their vision. From the very beginning, when early prototypes were first spotted during testing, one detail drew instant attention: the massive, single windshield wiper dominating the front glass. The wiper’s sheer size became an early talking point among enthusiasts and critics alike when the Cybertruck was f

Is it Really Happening? The return of the WRX STI has been a case of "will they or won't they?" for the longest time. The current WRX was shown to the world in mid-2021, and at the time, Subaru said it wouldn't be making an STI version of the car. A report from Road and Track back in 2022 mentioned that the hotter WRX won't be happening due to constant regulation changes. Heck, there was even a statement from the company that said "a next generation internal combustion engine WRX STI will not be

The used passenger jet market is more active than you might think. The big airlines buy new jets and after they are done with them they are sold, often to smaller airlines and freight companies. They pull all the seats out of them, and outfit them for cargo holding, and freight transport. Not a big deal, because modern airplanes are modular and customizable, but a FedEx plane doesn’t look like a United Airlines plane, and that means there is a really, really, big paint job to worry about. Watch

Have you ever put off a project for 20 years? We did with our 1966 Chevelle. You see, the hole in the firewall where the steering column goes through wasn’t sealed up. We tried duct tape, cardboard, sound deadener, silicone caulking, and whatever else to half-ass patch the hole. There was no good way to get in there to get it sealed up. The 20-Year Solution About a year ago we picked up these slick firewall plates from JJ’s Rods, which is owned by Borgeson. These plates are designed for specif

If you missed any of the Formula 1 action that was going on at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year, then you missed a lot. Celebrating 75 years of F1 was the focus of the 2025 running of the Goodwood Festival of Speed and that meant F1 drivers and cars from decades of racing were on hand. The chance to see some of them on track at the same time was truly something special. There are drivers and cars that have never been on track before and will likely never do it again either. If you are a

There has never been a shortage of crash action at a World Rally Championship event, as cars often find themselves off the road, rolling over, slamming trees, and getting stuck in spectacular fashion. It’s a rally thing and these cars are built to take a lot of abuse. It is not uncommon to find a team making repairs after a stage where their car lost a corner or two. If you want to check out the action from the top crashes of the 2025 season, watch the video below and enjoy!   The post 2025

If you own a popular muscle car or classic truck, you can buy most of the hardlines you might need for them from a variety of restoration houses. But if you own something more obscure, or your budget is tight, then making your own brake, fuel, or trans cooler lines at home is arguably the smart choice. So how do you do that? What tools do you need? And how hard is it? The answer is not that hard, and you don’t need that many tools. In fact, you can do hard lines with very simple and cost effect

This one is special. Not only is it a great video of some awesome street racing action both on the streets and the highways of Houston, but also a great look at a younger 1320Video staff. This video was part of the Texas Streets series and you want to check it out. Video Description: Texas Streets returns.. EVADE captures four intense nights in Houston as racers push high-horsepower cars deep into the night, hopping locations and chasing clean runs wherever the roads allow. This installment de

Ford's F-150 Lightning is bowing on a high note. In Q3 2025, sales climbed nearly 40% year over year, giving Ford its strongest electric truck quarter yet and placing the Lightning ahead of every rival EV pickup. Although the expired EV incentive undoubtedly played a role in its Q3 performance, its success still caught us off guard, considering many thought it would struggle long-term. Yet only a few weeks ago, Ford confirmed the Lightning is officially being retired and replaced by an extended-

(Words and Photos by Cole Quinnell, Photos by Patrick Hill) There are roads that get you somewhere, and then there are roads that mean something. Route 66 is firmly in the second category. It’s not efficient, it’s not fast, and it’s rarely convenient. It is far more meaningful than that, especially to an American gearhead. It’s historic, a throwback to time when cars had fins and a road trip as THE family vacation. Pair that with the SEMA Show, the single largest trade show in the world dedicat

A Familiar Minivan, Still Doing the Heavy Lifting The Chrysler Pacifica continues into the 2026 model year as one of the most well-rounded family vehicles on the market, blending minivan practicality with features that still resonate with modern buyers. While SUVs dominate showroom floors, the Pacifica quietly remains the smarter option for families who value interior space, sliding doors, and real-world usability over styling trends. In the Select trim, the Pacifica focuses on comfort and conve

While many of us are taking well-deserved breaks, neither the Mercedes-AMG engineers nor our spy photographers are kicking back. New spy shots captured near the Arctic Circle show the upcoming 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 crossover, which sits one rung below the full-fat GLE 63, as it prepares to adopt some minor improvements when it's unveiled next year. Most of the improvement will focus on the cosmetics as the warmed-up crossover will take on the star-shaped motifs that the rest of the Mercedes l

Koenigsegg headlines have been everywhere lately. The Hamilton Collection’s ongoing issues with their Jesko have dominated hypercar conversations, and now real estate mogul Manny Khoshbin has added another twist to the narrative. Instead of taking delivery of his Jesko and switching to another brand, Manny has confirmed that he's switching from the standard to Jesko to its track-ready version, the Sadair’s Spear. The timing is interesting, though Manny never mentions The Hamilton Collection’s fr

Ford may be catering to a wider variety of enthusiasts with its Raptor and Mustang lines, but Chevrolet's Corvette brand is filling every crevice of the sports car niche with the Stingray, the E-Ray, the Z06, the ZR1, and the ZR1X. According to recent reports, it's about to squeeze even more juice out of the Corvette fruit with a new Grand Sport model, expected to have a big naturally aspirated V8, and this engine will be even larger than initially thought. Previously, a (now removed) video alle

Mansory’s Rare Moment of Restraint Few names in the tuning world divide opinion as much as Mansory. The German tuner is known for skipping subtlety in favor of exposed carbon fiber, bold colors, and big power numbers. Sometimes the result works, but more often, it misses the mark. Once in a while, Mansory comes up with something that feels almost restrained – at least by its own standards. This Audi RS6 Avant is a good example. It is still bold and heavily modified, but it avoids going over the

I’m a big fan of a good Christmas bonus, but I’ve never known anyone that got a Corvette for theirs! Have you? When I was at Tony’s shop a couple of months ago we were eating pizza and enjoying a beverage while talking Corvettes. A couple of his guys were talking about the Corvettes that they loved and talking about the prices on them at the moment. If only I had known the foreshadowing that conversation was providing, and just what was in store for them this Christmas. Video Description: This

When I lived in Southern California, we used Victor’s Radiator Service, an awesome radiator shop that we used all the time to clean and reseal radiators. They also cleaned and resealed heater cores and gas tanks and were a great resource that charged very fair prices. When I moved to Dallas it was a real pain to find someone with the same services, and when asking around I heard lots of folks complain about what it cost to have a radiator repaired. I often think that one of the reasons that peop

A Strong Urge to Go Faster The current state of the auto industry suggests that many buyers now place greater importance on in-car technology and comfort features – some even calling Apple CarPlay a dealbreaker – than on outright performance. Despite these shifting priorities, there are still brands that remain deeply enthusiastic about the automobile itself. Among them is Hennessey Performance Engineering, which has gone so far as to say it has a responsibility to continue pushing boundaries an

Gordon Murray’s Problem With Modern Cars Few automotive designers carry as much credibility as Gordon Murray, and his assessment of today’s vehicles remains unsparingly direct. The McLaren F1 creator and head of Gordon Murray Automotive has spent more than six decades designing cars around efficiency, lightness, and intelligent packaging. In an interview with CarBuzz, Murray argued that modern cars have strayed from those principles, becoming larger, heavier, and increasingly compromised by styl

A first-year 2009 Nissan GT-R Premium with track-focused upgrades and just over 21,000 miles is up for auction on Cars & Bids, giving R35 fans a shot at a lightly used, single-owner car that’s already been set up for circuit duty. The listing describes it as “track-ready,” with modifications on top of the GT-R’s already serious factory hardware.