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We run a lot of tool testing videos around here and many are expensive vs cheap tool comparisons. I’m not saying that every cheap tool is good, or that all expensive tools are overpriced, but I do know that it has never been easier to get good tools than it is today and luckily you can get those good tools at a variety of price points to fit your budget. But if you are like me, you want to know how those cheaper tools compare to the expensive ones. In this test video you’ll see a bunch of ratche

It’s time for more tool testing, and this time it’s cordless heat guns that are being put through their paces. Everyone needs a heat gun in the shop, and I remember very well when I got an actual good one. The heat level and the speed with which the heat guns get to that temp is a big deal and changes how useful these tools can be. Temp control, max temp, airflow, and more are all being measured in this test from the Tools Tested channel. Check out the tests that put all these cordless heat gun

When you hear that the Simola HillClimb is the biggest motor racing event in the entire country of South Africa, it really hits home as to how popular this event really is. And with 2025 being the biggest one ever, it is awesome to hear that all the heavy hitters, who have won the title of King of the Hill in the past, were on hand to take a swing at the mountain for another title. Check out the Top 20 below! Video Description: Simola HillClimb 2025, the biggest Motor Racing event in South Afr

Last week, at the Detroit Auto Show, the winners of the 2026 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards were announced. Ahead of the ceremony, Autoblog had a chance to talk to NACTOY President Jeff Gilbert about how jurors come to their decisions. One of the questions we were most keen on asking was this: After two decades in the industry, are there any regrets you have about an award, or any times you wish you could go back and recast your vote? Gilbert didn't ponder long

The Torque Test Channel is one of my go to spots online when it comes to researching tools before I buy them. This is especially true of cordless tools, but any tools that are on their lists are thoroughly tested with results you can trust. Video Description: Lifetime of weekly updated rankings: https://torquetestchannel.etsy.com/li… 10th: Tagged to video 9th: https://amzn.to/4iHf5DF 8th: https://amzn.to/49TxD1b 7th M18: https://amzn.to/4pkNdb5 DeWALT: https://amzn.to/3Ke25c1 , https:/

A Tornado Emergency, the highest-tier warning the NWS (National Weather Service) issues, is active across central Mississippi tonight, Thursday, May 7, 2026, after a confirmed violent tornado tracked east of Meadville at 50 mph and a second tornado developed near Brookhaven along I-55. The squall line is sweeping east into Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas overnight as part of a multi-day severe weather outbreak across Dixie Alley. Peak Driving Danger Window The greatest risk runs from this eve

Multi-Day Severe Weather Threat Is Building for the Plains and Mississippi Valley The spring severe weather season is ramping up fast, and the NWS Storm Prediction Center is tracking a significant multi-day threat that will put major highway corridors across the central United States at risk beginning Monday, March 30, and continuing into midweek. The SPC's Day 4-8 Convective Outlook issued Friday morning identifies a strong signal for returning severe thunderstorm potential as a long-wave ridge

(Photos by Mike Brooks)  Continuing with his Toronto Motorama traditions, Mike Brooks has visited the great white north for the Toronto Motorama again this year. We’re used to seeing Brooks visit the Buffalo Motorama, to shoot great photos to share with all you BANGshifters, but this is the second year he’s visited Toronto and we dig it. The indoor car show scene has been off the hook this year, and it seems like the level of cars just keeps getting better and better. In the North East, the col

The Problem We're pretty sure every Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ owner is well aware of the oil pressure issues in their cars. It's also a cautionary tale to any prospective buyers of these cars, whether new or used. Let's be honest, the Toyobaru twins are destined to do laps around the track. They're great handlers, but as previously reported, the second-generation models struggle to keep consistent oil pressure in high-G situations. High-speed sweeping bends are not the engine's best friend, as

The Chinese automobile market has rejected internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. For decades, legacy Japanese automakers like Toyota and Honda stood tall in the Chinese market, leveraging long-standing reputations for reliable ICE vehicles. However, new data from April 2026 tells the story of EV dominance. According to the latest figures from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), the retail penetration rate for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs)—which includes plug-in hybrids and pure battery

Labels Matter More Than You Think Most people overlook the small sticker on the door jamb, but it matters more than you’d think. That load capacity label tells you how much weight your vehicle can safely handle after the factory adds accessories. It’s not just a suggestion; it’s a safety guideline that affects how your SUV or truck behaves when loaded up. This time, several Toyota and Lexus models rolled out of the factory with labels that don’t match the real numbers. The problem comes down to

Rewriting The Script The 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show underscored a dramatic reversal in China’s automotive hierarchy. According to a report from Sina, the long-standing joint-venture model, where global brands like Toyota and Nissan dictated technology while Chinese partners handled scale, has effectively collapsed. With domestic EV makers surging and software-driven features now central to consumer choice, foreign OEMs have been losing ground fast. Imported-vehicle sales have slumped this year, wh

A New Purpose in Life Ever wondered what happens to test units once their job is done? Well, it depends on the manufacturer. Some are kept, while others are sold off. There are also those who meet an undignified date with the crusher. However, Toyota took a different route with one of its Sequoia testers. From being driven by people like us, this particular one was turned into a first-responder vehicle. It currently does rounds in Toyota's Arizona proving grounds, and it's there in case of emerg

What Is It? Affordable EVs are still hard to come by in the US. Even as more models show up, the starting price isn’t what most buyers would call accessible. The Chevrolet Bolt and Nissan Leaf still lead the way for value, while Toyota’s C-HR EV sits much higher, closer to the high-$30,000 mark. That leaves a clear gap for something more attainable. Toyota fills that gap differently outside the US. The Urban Cruiser, built in India with Suzuki and sold in Europe and Asia, is their answer. It’s m

Riding the 2000s Retro Wave The late '90s and early '00s saw a wave of retrofuturistic cars that hit the market. Some prime examples include the New Beetle, the Mini, and the PT Cruiser. Of course, Toyota also jumped on that trend when it introduced the FJ Cruiser Concept way back in 2003 during that year's Detroit Auto Show. Reception towards it was positive, to say the least, prompting the company to bring it to life as a production model. Fast forward to February 2005: it was shown in a pre-p

Toyota’s Updated EV Lineup Gets Even More Appealing For 2026, the Toyota bZ gets a round of updates that actually move the needle. Range, refinement, and equipment all see improvements, and the price drops compared to the outgoing model. On paper, that already puts it in a better spot within Toyota’s still-limited EV lineup. But Toyota isn’t stopping there. According to CarsDirect, the Japanese automaker is now stacking on some serious incentives for the 2026 bZ, C-HR, and bZ Woodland to get mor

223,000 Miles in 3 Years, This Camry Lease Breaks All the Rules With more Americans falling behind on car payments, some drivers are pushing their vehicles harder to extract maximum value. Leasing is a great option but it comes with mileage limits. Apparently, someone just hacked the system. Lease overages are usually costly, but one lessee of a 2023 Toyota Camry SE in Wisconsin flipped the script, averaging 76,650 miles annually and returning it with 223,036 miles. According to a report from Th

Sixty Years Of Corolla The Toyota Corolla is a big name not only in the brand's lineup, but also in the entire car industry, having become the best-selling car of all time, ahead of the Ford Model T and Volkswagen Beetle. That gives Toyota major bragging rights, along with the kind of sales success that helped shape the company into what it is today. So it is only fitting that the Japanese marque is celebrating the Corolla’s 60th anniversary, with its latest tribute coming in the form of updated

Japan's Rolls-Royce Long before Lexus, Toyota was already building a series of premium and luxury vehicles, albeit for its home market for the most part. The Crown is one of those models, as well as the smaller Mark II, that the rest of the world knows better as the Cressida. But at the very top is the Century, the crown jewel of Aichi. The Century made was built to commemorate the 100th birthday of Toyota Industries founder, Sakichi Toyoda. Revealed in 1967, the car has since become associated

Hopes of a mid-engine sports car comeback for Toyota have been in the air for a while now, and when the automaker filed a trademark for the GR MR2 name last year, it was hard not to get excited. But still, nothing concrete had been announced—until now. Tomoya Takahashi, the Toyota Gazoo Racing president, has finally confirmed that a new mid-engine sports car is on its way. The news comes around two decades after the MR2 exited the U.S. market, but unfortunately, it’s still going to be a bit of a

The subcompact crossover segment is now a bustling segment in the United States, with practically every mainstream brand having a competitor in this segment. Three popular models in this category are the Toyota Corolla Cross, Honda HR-V, and Volkswagen Taos. Despite their affordable price tags, all are generously equipped with the latest safety technologies, but which one holds up best in crashworthiness and crash-prevention tests? We’ve consulted the 2026 ratings from the Insurance Institute fo

Stricter = Failure The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is one of the most respected and trustworthy independent safety rating agencies in the world. In America, any IIHS rating can usually make or break a car in terms of sales, with more Americans taking their safety on the road more seriously. 2026 saw the IIHS update some of its grading and scoring criteria, which has divided the industry. Some brands and models have shown just how safety-oriented they are, while others have dro

Happy 60th, Corolla In November 1966, Toyota introduced a car that would be instrumental in changing its fortunes and turning it into the powerhouse it is today. That model is the humble Corolla, and it celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. 12 generations and over 50 million sales later, the Corolla remains one of Toyota's top-selling models. While the RAV4 has since overtaken it, it's still a hugely important car for the brand. We're expecting a new generation soon, but for now, it's time

Trucks and SUVs may dominate U.S. car sales, but a small sedan is generally much more affordable to buy and run. They’re also lighter on gas, a key consideration as gas prices have jumped substantially in 2026. That brings us to the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Mazda 3, three of the most reliable Japanese sedans on sale. But which one of these three is the safest if the worst happens? Based on the 2026 ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, we’ll compare these three cars ba

Toyota is investing $2 billion to expand its truck assembly plant in San Antonio, Texas, creating 2,000 new jobs in the process, public records show. According to a May 15 filing submitted to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and seen by Reuters, the site would be located in Bexar County in South Texas, right next to Toyota’s truck assembly plant in San Antonio. The existing site, which currently makes full-size Tundra pickups and Sequoia SUVs, built almost 200,000 vehicles with around 3,