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The Toyota Hiace The U.S. got the Hiace briefly in the 1980s, only to have it discontinued a few years after its launch. Minivans simply outpaced demand for traditional ladder-frame vans, even though Toyota outsold other Japanese rivals in the segment. Built on the bones of another legendary Toyota (also not found stateside), the Hilux, other parts of the world get to enjoy the robust reliability that the Toyota Hiace delivers. In parts of Europe and Asia, the Hiace is a household name, and it'

There are too many Oil Treatments and Additives to count nowadays, and many of them make claims that are hard to believe. Over the years there have been so many of them and while some have good reputations there are others that people have referred to as snake oil. I know that there are a couple of them that I’ve used over the years and have had good luck with. But with that said, I never had oil analysis done to prove they were working. Well that analysis has been done and the video below will

Tariff Reversal The United States Government will begin accepting tariff refund applications by April 20, 2026. The U.S. Supreme Court declared Donald Trump's tariffs illegal in February, effectively negating price hikes on imported goods. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency announced that it will start processing the first phase of the refund program. President Donald Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) resulted in the collection of about $170

A new CNBC report drawing on Cox Automotive data argues the US new car market is increasingly behaving like a luxury category, with higher income households continuing to buy new vehicles while lower income shoppers are pushed toward used cars or forced to delay purchases. CNBC frames the trend as a K shaped economy dynamic, where one group keeps moving up and another falls behind, and the car market is now reflecting that divide more clearly than it did before the pandemic.

Say what you will about the US import tariffs on automobiles and their unpleasant effects on automakers and buyers alike, but the truth is they have been very successful so far in convincing (i.e. forcing) companies to invest in US manufacturing. The latest one to do so is Polestar, the EV maker majority-owned by China’s Geely, which has announced that it will consolidate US production of Polestar 3 electric SUVs at the Ridgeville, South Carolina plant operated by Volvo Cars (which is also owned

An Update Already? Yes, that early. The A5 and Q5 just had their first full model year in 2025, but the 2026 models are already bringing a host of welcome changes. So for those shopping around for either of these cars, it might be a good time to wait for these to come out, or haggle with your nearest dealer for a better deal. Good luck with that. So, what to expect from the new(er) A5 and Q5? Well, there's been a lot of buzz surrounding the return of some buttons, but there's more to it than a c

When the Volvo EX30 subcompact electric crossover launched in 2023, it raised quite a few eyebrows due to its minimalist interior that moved almost all controls and driving information to a single 12.3-inch tablet-style central touchscreen. As you can imagine, that wasn’t the best idea. Pretty much every review of the Volvo EX30 has pointed out that the infotainment screen is the crossover’s biggest problem by far. The central screen is known to crash frequently, which is a big problem because m

Trump Turns Back Time… Sort Of Federal fuel standards have just been rolled back by Trump. The move reverses stringent Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards that had been set by the previous administration, which Trump claims would have forced families into electric vehicles while raising car prices by over $1,000. All in, Trump claims the shift will save Americans $109 billion by simply letting manufacturers build the gas engine vehicles that most customers actually want. Trump said,

A Sleeper Hit Great ideas aren't always commercially viable. However, the Wienie 500 was proof that a silly idea or two is worth the financial risk. The first Wienie 500 was held during last year's Carb Day festivities. It turns out that putting together six Wienermobiles to race around Indy is a formula for success. It was a huge hit, with 85,000 people on the stands watching these glorious 27-foot-long machines trundle around the track. That's a lot of folks for a novelty race, but it pales in

Here we go with more awesome vintage F1 action from the streets of Monaco! The Monaco Historic Grand Prix is one hell of an event, and it’s back after a few years off! If you dig old race cars, you are going to love this. And the way that it is organized at Monaco is something special. They organize the F1 races based on years, and they livestream the entire weekend. We shared the livestream already, and if you missed it then use the link below. But if you just want to see the independent races,

Tupac Shakur’s taste in cars was anything but subtle, and few vehicles capture that better than his customised 1996 Hummer H1. The four door hard top pickup, widely described as the last vehicle he ever bought before his death in September 1996, is returning to the block with Bonhams Cars at its Scottsdale sale on 23 January 2026. For hip hop and truck fans alike, it is a time capsule from the final weeks of his life and is expected to fetch up to $450,000.

Back in 2022, a California-based carbon fiber parts specialist focused on BMWs announced that it was building a wild, one-off pickup based on the M4 Coupe, and the absurd creation made it to SEMA that year, wrapped in blue STEK paint protection film. Since then, it's undergone consistent evolution, and now, in its final form, it's up for sale. The car-based pickup, or ute, was created by DinMann, and it calls the strange truck the M4 Maloo. A passion project and a labor of love, it took plenty o

In the ultra-rarefied world of Bugatti automobiles, it doesn't get more exclusive than this new W16 Mistral 'La Perle Rare,' a one-of-a-kind creation crafted by Bugatti's Sur Mesure official customization program. It is a well-known fact that no two Bugattis are the same, as most owners order their cars with many personalizations to reflect their personalities and taste. So how do you make a W16 Mistral open-top hypercar, which is already rare as it's limited to 99 units worldwide, even more uni

More Details Apart Beyond the Green Light Last month, Hameedi Venturo quietly gave the green light to Project Origine. The plan: build the world’s first all-terrain hypercar, with more than €150 million (about $178 million) already committed and development set in Italy. At the time, that was about all the company was willing to share. And that makes sense. Hameedi Venturo wanted to nail down what the car actually is – and what it isn’t. Project Origine isn’t an SUV, a crossover, or a jacked-up

Adventure-Ready Supercar, Anyone? Three automobile industry stalwarts have joined forces to do something that has never been done before — create an ultra-exclusive, $2 million hypercar that is as capable off-road as it is fast on the tarmac. To be clear, we aren’t talking about something along the lines of a Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato or a Porsche 911 Dakar, which are basically road-going performance cars with taller suspension, all-terrain tyres, undercarriage protection, and body cladding t

The 518-horsepower 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS weighs 3,268 pounds, giving it a power-to-weight ratio of 0.159 hp/lb, but Theon Design's latest creation makes it look overweight, claiming an even better power-to-weight ratio of 0.166 hp/lb. In less technical terms, the restomod weighs just 2,535 lbs and produces 420 hp at 7,600 rpm (and 324 lb-ft of torque), with extensive use of carbon fiber resulting in what the company is calling a "pared-back, timeless interpretation of the ultimate road-optimize

The newest MINI sets the standard MINI wears many hats in the automotive industry. It’s arguably the most fun vehicle to drive, and is absolutely the BMW Group’s entry-level brand. Being entry-level doesn’t mean MINIs are cheap, but its latest offering will undoubtedly turn heads, particularly for value-conscious shoppers. The new 2026 MINI Countryman Oxford Edition S ALL4 is quite the mouthful. It’s also far less expensive than other Countryman options. Starting at $34,900, the Oxford Edition C

While introducing its new Apple Business platform this week, Apple announced that sponsored search results will appear on Apple Maps this summer, on April 14. That's annoying news, but there's one silver lining to the cloud of capitalism: Apple will not be adding sponsored results to searches when using CarPlay, only for Maps users on iOS and iPadOS. At least, that's the good news for now; who knows when Apple will start making in-car navigation another place from which to draw ad revenue? Apple

A Quiet Italian Name Ferrari and Lamborghini usually get all the attention when it comes to Italian cars – maybe even Lancia, which has been trying to revive itself recently. However, there are other names from Italy that deserve attention. We're talking about the lesser-known brand called Iso Rivolta, and in various shapes, names, and forms, the automaker has been around since 1938. By the mid-1970s, Iso Rivolta had mostly disappeared from the scene – that’s until 2019 when the brand joined for

After growing nearly eightfold between 2019 and 2023, demand for battery-electric vehicles flattened out last year, then took a dive off a cliff after federal tax credits phased out at the end of September. That’s sent an array of automakers scrambling to rethink their EV programs and, by Autoblog’s count, at least 18 brands have now decided to drop existing models, scrap upcoming plans or, at the least, stretch their launches out, hoping to see demand rebound.

Californians are used to high gas prices. The state has a high cost of living, and its driving culture almost demands that you have your own vehicle to get by. Most fill their tank without thinking twice about what they’re spending; it’s just a way of life out west. Many do consider how much they’re spending, though. Even if you’re not deeply concerned about how much it costs to fill up, knowing where to get the best gas prices is handy anyway. You never know, maybe one of these stations is one

With slowing inflation being credited, in part, to lower gas prices, it can seem as though the price you pay at the pump has never been lower. For many states, that’s somewhat true. Gas prices in several Midwest and southern states have dropped dramatically in the past few months; while not at record lows (we still remember when gas in the Midwest was around $0.65 per gallon), gas is noticeably cheaper in February 2026. Some states don’t have it so good. Out west, gas prices remain high, and whi

In the United States, most vehicles run on gas. Whether they are powered by full internal combustion engines or hybrid powertrains, data show that over 90% of cars sold in the US last year were gas-powered. With EV federal tax credits expiring and fewer fully electric vehicles in production this year, gas prices are critical for most drivers.  We dove through the data from dozens of sources to find where gas prices are the lowest right now. While our list of places with the highest gas prices ha

With the 2026 spring and summer driving season approaching, most of us are anticipating higher gas prices. While California drivers are already feeling the squeeze of $4.50-per-gallon averages, there’s a massive swath of the country where pump prices are still affordable. Whether you're piloting a traditional ICE vehicle or a fuel-sipping hybrid, knowing where the bargains are can save you a bundle on your next cross-country trek. We’ve combed through the latest market data and reporting to find

Lexus was seriously lacking a proper three-row crossover in its lineup until the TX arrived in 2023. With a third row that’s big enough for adults and more luxury than the Toyota Grand Highlander with which it shares a platform, the TX has been a success. In the first three quarters of 2025, Lexus has sold nearly 40,000 of them, a year-on-year increase of over 85%. If you want to get behind the wheel of a TX, Lexus is currently running lease deals on two variants—but these expire soon, so you’ll