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I remember the first time Freiburger said we needed to Comet wash a car. We hadn’t started CarJunkieTV yet, but it wasn’t long beforehand. During the next two years I’d Comet wash several cars, trucks, vans, and more with and without him. I had never heard the term before we met, but have used many a cardboard container of Comet to was my old junk and bring out the best in the patina. If you aren’t familiar with Comet washing, you will be after this video but the basics are that you use a good

I know that a lot of YouTubers get gifts and stuff from fans and viewers all the time, and many of them do videos where they are opening mail and packages from them. But when it’s Christmas time, there is a different vibe to it for sure. So in the video below you’ll find Derek Bieri and his lovely wife Jessica opening gifts from their fans this Christmas. Take a look, enjoy what they have gotten, and their reactions. It’s great to see the joy someone gets from a gift you give, and I’m sure the f

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

Premium automakers, especially those deep in the EV space, have developed a notable affection for retractable door handles, famously found on all Tesla models. They look clean, reduce drag, and fit the futuristic image many electric cars aim for. But while the design wins style points, safety concerns have piled up. China has now drawn a line in the sand. From January 1, 2027, retractable EV door handles will no longer be allowed on new vehicles sold in the country. Regulators argue that electri

An Enthusiast Dream That Didn’t Sell The Kia Stinger was one of those rare modern cars that earned genuine praise from enthusiasts. Its rear-wheel-drive platform and available twin-turbo V6 powertrain gave it credentials that went beyond the typical expectations attached to the Kia badge. Despite that validation, however, the Stinger never translated that appeal into a substantial commercial success. Now, the Korean automaker appears poised to re-enter the four-door flagship space, previewing a

Super 'Stang The Ford Mustang's iconic status is undoubtedly one of the things most people generally agree on. Generation after generation has garnered fans and a following, and tuning companies have also used it as a platform to showcase their skills. One of the first to enhance the Mustang is a company equally as storied as the car itself – Shelby American. Shelby and Ford go way back, dating back to the '60s when they started collaborating, winning Le Mans with the GT40. In the years that fol

Big Presence, Divisive Face Hyundai has doubled down on bold design lately, and the latest Palisade is the clearest example yet. The new model stands tall, stretches wide, and makes no apologies for its size. Up front, the grille takes over the entire face – some call it a cheese grater – and it sparks strong opinions. One thing is certain: the Palisade owns the road. It stands out in traffic and looks every bit the flagship SUV. But what if its presence is translated into a pickup truck? A digi

In 2022, BMW showed off the astonishing color-changing concept of e-Ink on an iX EV, a car that could be black, white, or grey, and the following year, it presented the i Vision Dee concept car, which could change between numerous vivid colors. It may seem like the stuff of science fiction, but BMW isn't the only automaker looking into the idea in the hopes that it will someday be commercially viable. Last year, Toyota applied for a patent for paint that could change colors using heat and light,

The GT-R’s Final Chapter Gets One More Line The Nissan GT-R R35 has been a fixture in car culture since 2007, always evolving with each update to stay ahead of the curve. For years, Nissan made sure every new GT-R was better than the last. But this year, that run finally wrapped up. Production has stopped, and for now, there’s no clear successor on the horizon. But instead of letting the GT-R story fade out, NISMO decided to give it one last send-off. Nissan’s performance arm released two offici

Charging EVs on the Move As the current decade unfolds, more and more solutions are being introduced to help eliminate what's known as “range anxiety” in electric vehicles. Over in Florida, the state is constructing a new expressway built with an integrated charging capability, allowing EVs to receive power without needing to stop and plug in. WFTV Channel 9 was granted early access to the construction site and shared the latest developments. The expressway, which will connect Orange and Lake co

The Odometer and the Illusion of Youth The odometer is about as basic as it gets in a car. It sits there, quietly ticking up the miles, giving you a rough sense of how much life a vehicle has lived. If cars could age like people, the odometer would be their tan lines or white hair – except here, age is measured in distance, not years. But that only works if the number is telling the truth. In the used car world, odometer rollback is an old trick – dialing back the mileage to make a car look fres

A Higher Starting Point Lexus has released pricing for the facelifted 2026 IS, and with the more affordable trims now discontinued, the lineup opens at $46,795 (including delivery and handling fees). That figure represents a roughly $5,000 increase over the outgoing 2025 model year, though the gap narrows considerably when comparing equivalent trim levels. The aforementioned starting price applies specifically to the 2026 IS 350 F Sport Design, which carries only a $1,640 increase compared with

Mercedes-Benz and V8 engines used to go hand in hand. The brand may have dabbled with hybrid four-cylinders, but the eight-cylinder isn’t dead just yet. A recent Instagram reel by @investmentvehicles shows a V8-powered facelifted Mercedes-Benz CLE test car roaming public roads, but its soundtrack couldn’t be further from the thunderous AMG we hoped for. In fact, we think the CLE 53 AMG might sound better in comparison, and it seems the internet agrees. A V8 Lives On, Just a Lot Quieter The head

Not Quite STIs Over the years, Subaru has been releasing STI Sport versions of its WRX in Japan. In other parts of the world, it's called the tS or Tuned by STI, and it gets a sharper suspension package, bigger brakes, and larger wheels. It also comes with unique interior touches that include deeper Recaro seats and a generous amount of blue trim. There are no power upgrades, though. Then, back in January 2025, the WRX S210 was previewed in prototype form during the Tokyo Auto Salon. It was then

(Photos by Darr Hawthorne) • MOONEYES’ Christmas Party Show & Drag has found a new home at Pomona’s legendary In-N-Out Burger Drag Strip—and it fits. What started years ago as a street-gathering hot rod hangout around the old MOON Equipment Company building in Santa Fe Springs has exploded into a full-on, sold-out Show & Drag. This thing outgrew the streets a long ago. By the time Christmas rolled around, with Irwindale Raceway bulldozed, Pomona was the only place left in SoCal that c

Trapped after impact A new Bloomberg investigation has cast a harsh spotlight on one of Tesla’s most controversial design choices: electronically operated door releases. According to the report, at least 15 people have died in Tesla crashes since 2012 after doors failed to open following an impact, in some cases trapping occupants inside vehicles that caught fire. A years-long pattern comes into focus Bloomberg’s analysis builds on years of owner complaints and safety concerns surrounding Tesla’

Repair Shop Sounds the Alarm A European repair shop reports that it has seen high failure rates when repairing Chinese-made LG NCM811 battery packs in certain Tesla Model 3/Model Y vehicles. Specifically, greater than 90% of these Chinese-made LG battery packs cannot be repaired at the individual cell level. The degradation within failing modules stands beyond what can be restored.  Compared to batteries made by other manufacturers, EV Clinic has observed significant differences between LG batte

There are only a couple of races happening before the clock strikes midnight on Sunday to ring in the new year and while we’re sure 2026 is going to be awesome, 2025 isn’t done yet! Our last big money bracket race is the New Year Nationals from Bradenton which are below. This is going to be a great weekend of racing and we can’t wait to see all the great racing action LIVE and FREE below thanks to our friends at MotorManiaTV. Video Description: Bradenton, FL – It’s become the race to attend to

A delayed recall fix can be highly frustrating, and the knowledge that you're driving around in a vehicle that could fail at any time is sobering, but for one couple, what might have been no more than an inconvenience turned tragic. According to a new lawsuit, a fire in the engine bay of a 2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i led to a couple's house catching fire, causing the death of their pets and injuries to themselves, which the husband never recovered from, reports CarComplaints.com. The widowed plaintiff

A 2016 Land Rover Defender 90 Heritage with just 4,597 miles and a unique place in Solihull history is up for auction on Collecting Cars. This Grasmere Green station wagon is confirmed as the final Heritage Edition to leave the factory and the fourth-to-last Defender of any kind to roll off the line, making it one of the most significant late L316s to hit the market in recent years.

S+ Shift Trickles Down To Regular Models Honda’s reborn Prelude introduced a shift in hybrid performance. Central to that philosophy is S+ Shift – a control technology debuting in the Prelude’s hybrid powertrain that aims to bring back the tactile engagement often lost in electrified vehicles. By syncing engine speed, motor output, and acceleration, S+ Shift creates a more pronounced, step-like response under heavy throttle, offering drivers sharper feedback and a more emotional connection behi

Aiming for the Three-Pointed Star Wind back the clock about 60 years ago, and it could be said that BMW wasn't entirely a direct competitor for Mercedes-Benz. Its flagship sedan, the E3 Bavaria, was noticeably smaller than the W108 300 SE of the era, but all of that changed by the '70s. The '70s saw the introduction of the Series models we now know today. The 5 Series was first introduced in 1972, followed by the 3 Series in 1975. After that, BMW finally had a true rival for the Mercedes-Benz S-

In honor of the Christmas holiday, Derek has been putting out a few extra Vice Grip Garage videos the past week and we dig them. Some of them are a bit of Behind the Scenes coverage, some combine a little of both. We know we dig them and in this one you’ll see the Roadworthy Rescues Dodge tow truck that Derek started but never really finished. Well it need some love, like many of the rides around his place, and now is the time! Video Description: This one ton 1979 Dodge Tow Truck is from seaso

This one here is something special. Sure, there have been plenty of turbo 4 cylinder Dodge Caravans and Plymouth Voyagers over the years, but this van is so mint that it defies description. Just wait until you see it! If the SRT4 Neon agrees to run, and to give up it’s drivetrain, this little van is going to be something special once the swap, tune, and some upgrades goes down. I can’t wait to take a ride in it! Video Description: TURBO SLEEPER MINIVAN – Let’s GOOO! This week on Stay Tuned, To

The 2025 World Rally Championship season was something special and like any good WRC event, the drama and action were plentiful. We’re excited to see the season ending highlights that all the racing organizations put out this time of year, and if you like Rally racing of any kind you’ll be excited to see the action in this highlight video below. There is no shortage of action during any stage of a WRC event, so you can imagine how hard it was to choose the Top 5 for the whole season! We love it