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Recalls Often Start with a Supplier Problem Recalls can sound scary, but a lot of the time, the root cause isn’t the automaker – it’s a part from an outside supplier. Today’s vehicles are built from thousands of components, and if just one supplier has a hiccup, it can set off a chain reaction that affects more than one model. That’s exactly what’s happening with Ford’s latest Super Duty recall. This one covers 11,431 trucks from the 2025 and 2026 model years – specifically, F-250 and F-350 unit

Full Self-Driving has finally landed in Europe. On April 10, the Dutch vehicle authority RDW granted Tesla type approval for FSD Supervised, marking the first full EU-wide regulatory clearance and opening the door to a broader rollout this summer. It should have been a victory lap moment for Tesla owners who had been waiting. For many of them, it turned into something else entirely. The approval only applies to vehicles running Tesla's newer AI4 computer. Cars equipped with the older HW3 hardwar

The most powerful production Subaru ever has arrived as the 2027 Subaru Getaway, a three-row electric SUV that shares its underpinnings with the Toyota Highlander EV. But while the Toyota produces 388 horsepower, Subaru's take on the electric family SUV puts out an impressive 420 hp. That power goes to all four corners (19-inch wheels in front and 20s at the back) through a dual-motor setup, regardless of trim, and enables 0-60 mph in under five seconds. It also allows the Getaway to tow up to 3

Crash on a Familiar Road On Friday afternoon, Tiger Woods rolled his Range Rover on a two-lane road he knows well, just outside his Jupiter Island home. Local police say he tried to pass a slow-moving pickup hauling a pressure-cleaning trailer. The pass didn’t go as planned. Investigators say Woods clipped the trailer’s rear, sending his SUV onto its side. He ended up crawling out through the passenger door. Despite how it sounds, no one was injured. The truck driver was unharmed, and Woods hims

If you're looking for a small sedan with raucous performance and a manual transmission, your choices are about to get slimmer. Orders for the Cadillac CT4 range, including the high-performance CT4-V Blackwing derivative, are set to close on April 20, according to GM Authority, leaving enthusiasts one less option and likely marking the end of an era, as no CT4 replacement has been announced. With the XT4 already gone, this means sub-$40,000 Caddies will cease to exist, but at least the CT4's bigg

We love truck and tractor pulling events, and this one here is a great way to kick off truck and tractor pulling in 2026. Check out the first of the Kentucky Invitational videos we are going to share. The Kentucky Invitational TNT Finals action starts here with 2wd Super Modifieds! If you have never been to a truck and tractor pull then you really are missing out on something. They are way different than anything else you’ll see racing, but there is something about them that is just awe-inspiri

things aren’t the way they were yesterday. Here, we’ll round up the biggest news stories of the last 24 hours on AutoBlog and divvy them up into bite-sized chunks that get right to the heart of the story, allowing you to go deeper if you want. Tesla takes home a win in court Getty In March 2022, a driver in her 2021 Tesla Model 3 lost control of her vehicle along Interstate 87 in

Things are moving quickly in the automotive world Each day, we'll bring you the biggest news stories, live on AutoBlog right now. Today's includes a few big reveals, as well as some new announcements from both the Trump Administration and Tesla. Tesla announces you can text and drive, but it's definitely still illegal Tesla Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (S

From a radical new Honda three-cylinder engine, to Ferrari's wacky oval-shaped pistons, to the latest Toyota Hilux, things aren't the way they were yesterday. Here, we'll round up the biggest news stories of the last 24 hours on AutoBlog and divvy them up into bite-sized chunks that get right to the heart of the story, allowing you to go deeper if you want. Honda has a new V-shaped three-cylinder for motorcycles

It's been a big 24 hours across the auto industry. From the return of what may be the world's most niche engine layout, to a $198,000 Honda Civic Type R riff, to a huge price cut on Polestar 3s, things aren't the way they were yesterday. Here, we'll round up the biggest news stories of the last 24 hours on AutoBlog and divvy them up into bite-sized chunks that get right to the heart of the story, allowing you to go deeper if you want. You've probably never heard of this engine, or the mad Italia

The news you can use From a new Porsche 911 GT3 variant to Mazda's surprising crash test come-up, to Toyota's regulator hurdles, things aren't the way they were yesterday. Here, we'll round up the biggest news stories of the last 24 hours on AutoBlog and divvy them up into bite-sized chunks that get right to the heart of the story, allowing you to go deeper if you want. Porsche has another six-figure 911 that demands your attention

From a new Hyundai recall covering blank radio screens, to Chevy's not-so-long-term plans for the latest Bolt, to the pseudo-return of BMW icons, things aren’t the way they were yesterday. Here, we’ll round up the biggest news stories of the last 24 hours on AutoBlog and divvy them up into bite-sized chunks that get right to the heart of the story, allowing you to go deeper if you want. Chevy reiterates that the Bolt's time is limited

Between the end of Jeep and Chrysler's burgeoning hybrid lineup, Ford in the Senate (eventually), and Kia's new EV2, things aren’t the way they were yesterday. Here, we’ll round up the biggest news stories of the last 24 hours on AutoBlog and divvy them up into bite-sized chunks that get right to the heart of the story, allowing you to go deeper if you want. Jeep's hybrids meet their end Jeep

Today's car news! From the death (and reincarnation) of the F-150 Lightning, to silly high transaction prices for new Cadillacs, to a pay-to-play frunk, things aren’t the way they were yesterday. Here, we’ll round up the biggest news stories of the last 24 hours on AutoBlog and divvy them up into bite-sized chunks that get right to the heart of the story, allowing you to go deeper if you want. Ford kills the F-150 Lightning...sorta

Days of Carefree Drifting May Be Numbered The Japanese car scene has long been associated with flashy mods and drifting, famously showcased in Hollywood films like The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. But according to a report from Japan’s automotive publication Kuruma News, the government is preparing to crack down on public-road drifting with significantly harsher punishments. Japan’s Ministry of Justice is considering reclassifying drifting as a form of dangerous driving. Because there isn’

Japan's Final Boss Car We keep talking about cars from China that we can’t have. How about a Japanese model instead? The Toyota Century is Japan’s ultimate expression of automotive opulence. It is a chauffeur-driven flagship that blends advanced engineering with generational craftsmanship. The design is restrained and formal, and its presence is quiet yet commanding. In Japan, it is the car of statesmen, industry leaders, and, yes, the final boss. Then there is TOM’S. Corolla fans know the name.

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

Sometimes a trade is even better than just making a straight buy. When two parties agree that what they both have is a fair trade, and that they would like to own the other’s item, that’s a pretty cool way to get a new hot rod, project, or race car. In the video below, Tony does some selling, swapping, and trading to get himself something really special. Check it out. Video Description: Sometimes you just NEED another car! This week on Stay Tuned, Tony Angelo and the dudes scoop up a fresh pro

I love Tony Angelo now more than ever. We get along great and he’s super fun to be around, but now that I know what his favorite muscle car is I think I love him even more! After dreaming about a ride like this his whole life, Tony found it after sitting for 40 years in a barn. It’s like a love story. They should make a Hallmark movie about this and have one of those male model looking dudes that always star in the Romcoms play him. You know, like a taller, better looking, more charm and less ed

You can buy a Hammer and Dolly kit for as little as $25, so there is no reason that you shouldn’t get a set. Plus, even a cheap set can be tuned up to be better than stock, without spending any more money. But what if you are walking the Pomona Swap Meet and see a couple of dollies for sale? Do you know if they are ones you need? The truth is, just like most other tool kits, the manufacturers sometimes throw extras in just so the kit sounds better. After all, who doesn’t want the 8 piece set if

Let’s face it, there are plenty of times that the tools we are using on our hot rods and race cars are about as rudamentary as can be. Hammers, pry bars, even screw drivers sometimes. But then there are also those times when we need some really precise tools, like when working on delicate electronics and ultra small parts. I always hate it when I need some tiny bit and find that the bit doesn’t fit the screw well, or is worn out. And yet I always seem to be buying cheap little kits when I do nee

We’re back with more tool tests, which you know we love around here, and this time it’s swivel adapters that are being test. We all love a good wobbly socket, but if you don’t have a full set of wobbly sockets then you need a swivel adapter or two in your toolbox. Some of them suck. Some are great. But most of the time I end up with one that is as frustrating as it is problem solving. So who actually makes the best ones? Will they live? Do they swivel the right way? Check it out. Video Descript

It’s tool test time and this time it is cordless screwdrivers that are going to battle it out for science. These are not high powered impact drivers, or drill drivers, but rather the around the house and more precise assembly type of tools that help round out a simple tool kit. What’s interesting about this testing video is that the Amazon Basics brand, which has been the standout leader in the category, is proving hard to beat without spending real money on name brands like DeWalt and Milwaukee

We love tool tests around here, and while we know many of you out there are super loyal to mustard or ketchup, aka DeWalt or Milwaukee, we’re not really that particular. Yes I understand why folks stick with one brand to keep batteries compatible, but the truth is that there are more good cordless tool brands now than ever, and the cordless tool wars never seem to stop. They don’t always market directly at their competitors, but in this case DeWalt most certainly is as they say their new right a

It’s time for some more tool testing and this time it is one of my favorite cordless tools, even though it took forever for me to start using one. I, like many of you out there, seem to reach for hand tools when a cordless or air tool is available to do the job quicker. It means things take more time and effort to do, so using the power tool is the smart way to go. Those folks who work on cars everyday know that these tools make you money if you can get a job done quicker, and of course all car