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More buyers are paying $1K+ on monthly payments than ever before, says Edmunds According to new data highlighting significant trends in new-car financing from the car-buying authorities at Edmunds, American buyers are shelling out more each month to finance their new set of wheels. The car-buying experts reported that new-car buyers who committed to monthly payments of $1,000 or more reached a record high during Q4 2025, comprising a whopping 20.3% of all financed new-vehicle purchases during t

A 2016 McLaren 675LT Spider with a full orange-and-blue Gulf-style livery and barely more than 2,000 miles on the clock is going back under the hammer at Mecum Kissimmee 2026. It is one of 500 675LT Spiders built, finished by McLaren Special Operations and previously sold as part of the Bob Patrella Collection. Now it is returning to the block with a price guide that reflects just how hot rare, low-mile McLarens have become.

Norway has just done something no other country has managed: it ended 2025 with 95.9% of all new passenger cars registered as fully electric, a figure even officials round up to “96% of the new car market.” December was closer to 98% EV share, making combustion a statistical rounding error rather than a real segment. Norway’s EV Tipping Point New-car registrations jumped roughly 4

Not Your Usual Urus One of the ultra-rare Lamborghinis of the modern era, the Urus Performante Essenza SCV12 Edition, is listed for sale on duPont Registry. If the nameplate doesn’t ring a bell, that’s entirely understandable. This special-edition Urus was offered exclusively to the 40 owners of the Essenza SCV12, effectively making any broader marketing effort unnecessary. Derived from the Aventador platform, the Essenza SCV12 is a track-only hypercar introduced in 2020. It uses the same 6.5-li

If you’re planning on gliding into the new year behind the wheel of a luxury crossover, you can do worse than consider the BMW X3. The latest model has picked up where the old one left off, remaining one of BMW’s best-selling models alongside the larger X5. It’s comfortable, sporty, and high-tech. There are only two X3 trims available right now, but BMW is running lease deals on both for the month of January. Here’s a look at how much you’ll pay to lease one of BMW’s X3 luxury crossovers. Relate

The Boxster Before the Boxster It may not have the same reverence as the 911, but the 914 has its place in Porsche history. Built as a spiritual successor to the 912 and Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34, the 914 was actually a contractual obligation of Porsche from Volkswagen as part of an agreement that dated back to the prior's founding. The result was the company's first mass-market mid-engined car, predating the Boxster by about 25 years before Porsche revisited the idea. It proved a decent s

Independent No More After 60 years of free reign, Alpina enters a new chapter under BMW’s wing. Established in 1965 by Burkard Bovensiepen, the company became an independent automaker in 1983 but has always had close ties with Munich. It will be interesting to see where the brand goes from here, and we're keeping our fingers crossed that Bavaria keeps the essence of Alpina. But what exactly defines an Alpina? Well, there have been several examples per decade that answer that. That said, narrowin

Lexus has not yet reported detailed sales figures for the 2025 calendar year, but the luxury automaker looks set to shatter more records. Lexus expects sales to have exceeded 360,000 units by the time all the numbers are tallied up, and it’s mostly thanks to soaring demand for the brand’s SUVs. That figure would mark a roughly 5% increase over 2024, which was already the brand’s best year in its 35-year history. Unfortunately, there’s a downside, with buyers facing lengthy waiting times for cert

A Small Start That Made a Big Impact When Honda launched the first Civic in the early 1970s, it was a practical solution to global fuel and emissions challenges. Compact, light, and fuel-efficient, it quickly earned a reputation for reliability and smart engineering. The Civic stood out for its simplicity and well-thought-out design, appealing to everyday drivers who valued efficiency over flash. That balance between practicality and performance became central to Honda’s brand identity, influenc

Dodge Vipers are among the most visceral performance cars ever sold, especially the early examples that predate traction control, stability systems, and any real safety net. They were loud, crude, and built for fun. Yet, owners still love modifying them. Usually, that means more power, forced induction, or aero tweaks. However, this 2001 Viper RT/10 listed on Cars and Bids turns itself into a proper American muscle car. Its original V10 and manual transmission have been removed entirely, replace

A Promising Start Meets a Tougher Market When the Rivian R1T arrived on the scene in 2021, the California-based EV maker appeared poised to continually raise the bar for the future of electric vehicles. However, like many EV brands, Rivian was hit hard by a sudden market shift – an impact that has since been reflected in its 2025 delivery figures. Rivian, which currently sells EVs only in North America, said on Friday that it delivered 42,247 vehicles last year, representing an 18% decline from

Not Your Typical Firebird A post from Facebook user If ya squint it’s mint shows an unusual-looking Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, made especially striking by its high-riding stance and wagon-like body style. In the comments, one user who appeared to know the owner shared key details that help explain the build – most notably that the car is used for the Gambler 500. While the name may sound similar to the famed Daytona 500, the Gambler 500 couldn’t be more different. There’s no oval track, no pace

Kia America posted its best annual sales in history in 2025, with 852,155 vehicles sold across the country, a healthy increase of 7%. Together with Hyundai, the Korean brands saw strong growth last year, largely a result of class-leading design and vehicles spanning multiple segments. But what’s particularly intriguing about Kia’s sales figures are the two models that saw the biggest growth for the company in America last year. Although the Kia Sportage remains the brand’s top-selling model and

Why a Cabin Air Filter Matters More Than You Think Cabin air filters are easy to overlook, but they play a meaningful role in everyday driving. Their job is to trap dust, pollen, exhaust particles, and other debris before air enters the cabin through the HVAC system. A clogged or dirty filter can reduce airflow, strain the blower motor, and allow unpleasant odors or allergens to circulate inside the car. For drivers with allergies or those who spend a lot of time in traffic, a fresh cabin air fi

Sayonara, Ford Escape Last week, on December 17, the production line at Ford's Louisville Assembly Plant bid farewell, as the last Ford Escape made its way across the production line. Alongside its luxury twin, the Lincoln Corsair, the Blue Oval announced that the two models will end production back in August, as it prepares to retool the plant for a new electric vehicle built on its next-generation platform. On the factory floor, production line workers, including Gregorio Mosiea, expressed emo

Back From The Dead In the automotive world, a blown motor typically means replacement is the more practical option, as repairs tend to be costly. Fortunately for the guys at LOJ Conversions, they already had a spare 7.3-liter Ford Godzilla V8, which was ultimately swapped into a 2005 F-250 after its original engine suffered a rod failure that destroyed the block. Why would LOJ Conversions—known for LS-swapped Nissan projects like the LS7-powered 350Z—have a massive V8 just lying around? Accordin

Bespoke Is the Real Luxury Flex Bespoke customization sits at the true peak of luxury cars, going beyond ticking boxes on an order sheet. Rolls-Royce and Bentley have made this option their calling card, letting buyers mix and match materials, colors, and finishes almost without limits. Genesis has been quietly heading this way, too. Two years back, the Korean marque launched the One of One division in Dubai, targeting buyers who expect more than just a spec sheet. That move showed Genesis could

Safety is Luxury Measurements of luxury in the automotive world vary; most agree that vehicle luxury is defined by the car's trim level, interior comforts, or the number of gizmos. However, an often overlooked factor is safety – the more money shelled out for a vehicle, the safer it should be than most. There are even certain luxury brands that prioritize safety as one of their unique selling points (USP). Mercedes-Benz was one of the pioneers of certain safety features that are now commonplace,

BMW's M Badge stands for 'Motorsport.' If you reel in the years, BMW’s M-series cars, including the M2, M3, M4, M5, and other miscellaneous M-badged cars in its lineup, can trace back their roots to the M1, a special supercar built all the way back in 1978. During its production run, just 456 road-going M1s were ever built, as they were sold to customers to meet homologation rules. At the time, BMW had motorsport dreams, and the mid-engined M1 was initially developed to be its vehicle to compete

Ram started off the year with the exciting news that the 2500 Power Wagon pickup will get the option of the beastly 6.7-liter Cummins High-Output turbodiesel engine in the second half of 2026. With this change, the heavy-duty pickup gains a towering 1,075 lb-ft of torque and a maximum towing rating of nearly 20,000 pounds. There’s much to like if you need a beefy pickup that can take on just about any task, but the Cummins-equipped Power Wagon does come with one downside. The exceedingly large d

Buick’s Historic Nameplate at a Crossroads The Buick Regal has been a fixture in the lineup since 1973, serving as the brand’s go-to midsize model in just about every shape – sedan, liftback, and even wagon, depending on the market. In North America, though, the Regal slipped away after 2020, another victim of the shift away from sedans. But in China, the Regal never left. It’s still a regular sight in Buick showrooms, even as the brand leans harder into electrification and tech. That’s why the

A Quiet Update With Lasting Effects Toyota has rolled out a Limited-Service Campaign that covers over a million hybrid AWD vehicles sold in the US in recent years. It might look like a minor update at first glance, but for hybrid owners, this is one you’ll want to pay attention to. The problem comes down to the rear traction motor system in Toyota’s AWD hybrids. The high-voltage floor underwire connector that powers the rear motor can end up exposed to mud, water, or road salt as the miles add u

Finnegan’s Caddy is one of the more talked about projects from the Finnegan’s Garage channel, and is also one of the projects he’s most looking forward to. The plan is for this thing to run 8’s and be able to haul him and three buddies in it for a drag and drive event. I think it’s a great project, and it’s going to be a real head turner. I can’t wait to go for a ride. But as you know, this project has run into all kinds of delays and snags over the years so sometimes it is little things that ma

This could be yours! Mortske sells most of the cars and trucks he finds and features on the channel, which is good news for you because you get to see, and hear, what he thinks about these rides as he’s working on them. This 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T is a pretty cool looking muscle car, that’s for sure. It’s a real deal R/T, and although it doesn’t have the original 440 and 727 combo, it does have A 440/727 combo. This car is faded as can be, but it’s there and straighter than you might think. Chec