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Buick’s US Lineup Looks Very Different Buick has quietly shifted to an all-SUV roster in the US, with the Envista, Encore GX, Envision, and Enclave covering the bases. There’s no full EV in the mix, and none of these models really stretch the boundaries when it comes to tech. Over in China, Buick plays a very different game. The brand still carries significant prestige there, and the company has used that market to experiment with more ambitious products and interior concepts. Case in point: ear

What Is It? The Sealion 6 DM-i is BYD's entry in the compact crossover market. Mind you, BYD does have a lot of cars that are in that segment, but the Sealion 6 is, by far, one of its more popular models. It's also known as the Song Plus in its home market of China and Latin America, and the Seal U over in Europe. There are loads of trims and powertrain choices to choose from, from plug-in hybrid to full electric. The Sealion 6, in its current form, came out in 2023, although the original model

The Chevrolet Corvette has always been one of America’s most iconic sports cars, but many enthusiasts believe the current C8 generation has already crossed the line to full-blown supercar. Digital designer Khyzyl Saleem, better known online as the_kyza, wondered what would happen if that evolution continued. His digital concept, called the C8-X, takes inspiration from the CX and CX.R Gran Turismo concepts to conceive the wildest Corvette yet. While no prototype details have been shared, we assum

Slow and steady wins the race? Under normal circumstances, we only hear about Germany’s infamous Nürburgring track when a supercar, hypercar, or some obscure exotic vehicle shatters some sort of record. In this instance, however, it’s quite the opposite. Ligier, a French automaker, sent its JS50 Revo D+ microcar across the border with the sole purpose of taking the title of slowest lap time. Ligier

If you’re the proud owner of a Nissan or Infiniti powered by a VQ-series V6 engine and want to show it off at the May 9 Supercar Saturday event in Omaha, Nebraska, tough luck—you’re banned. Yes, you read that right, the organizers of the car show have decided that people who drive Nissan 350Z and 370Z sports cars, as well as Infiniti G35, G37, and Q60 coupes, are banned from attending the show. You can’t even turn up in a VQ-powered Infiniti G25, Q40 or Q50 either, as these sedans are also on th

Ford Festiva: A Brief History For anyone who remembers the Ford Festiva, you either have bad knees, have reading glasses, or both. It's a bit of a forgotten car in Ford's back catalog, and it served as the company's entry-level hatchback in various markets, including North America. The Festiva was sold in the U.S from mid-1986 to 1993. The Festiva was actually developed by Mazda and originally intended for the Japanese market. Kia was then licensed to build it, naming it the Pride, and it was pr

When the Porsche Cayenne first appeared, many thought the automaker had lost its marbles, but it's proven to be immensely successful—so much so that there are now Cayenne Coupes, Cayenne EVs, and, as of today, Cayenne Coupe EVs. But not all of Porsche's SUV concepts have seen the light of day, and the first-generation Cayenne Convertible that the Porsche Museum has shared on Instagram is proof that not all of them deserve to. Around the time the first Cayenne appeared, Porsche was struggling to

Not Your Average Camaro The Chevrolet Camaro has gone through several iterations since its introduction in the late 1960s before being discontinued in 2024, but none compare to this MY2010 example listed on Bring a Trailer. That’s because this Camaro, dubbed “Turbinaro,” is powered by a Boeing T50 turboshaft engine said to be sourced from a military aircraft, complete with a dedicated overhead panel and an afterburner, effectively merging the worlds of aviation and automotive. However, it is far

If you don’t follow Jasmine Green, aka Stout Metalcraft on YouTube and @six_four_stout on Instagram, then you are missing out on some ultra cool metal shaping videos. This 1964 Toyota Stout is turning into something truly special. Nothing I say will convey the level of customization that is going on with regards to the sheet metal on this little mini truck. We’re talking shaping, bead rolling, frenching, and so much more. She’s making panels from scratch to look like Toyota made them, even thoug

Volkswagen is giving its China-market mid-size sedan a serious electrified upgrade. The new Passat plug-in hybrid, badged Passat ePro, debuts as a China-only model with a bigger battery, much longer EV range and the kind of tech-heavy cabin Chinese buyers now expect. It’s also an important piece of VW’s local new-energy strategy at a time when its global finances are under real pressure.

Range Isn't The Only Key These days, a lot of automakers are quite proud of the longer ranges that their batteries can do. After all, we're at the point where we're starting to see them come close to the engines. It does help quell fears of range anxiety, but there's another factor to consider. That would be battery life. We're not just talking about percentages here. We're talking about how much charge the packs can still hold even after hundreds of thousands of miles. Whether it's a mobile pho

It's Called the What? Granted, words in Mandarin don't necessarily translate too well in literal English, but a company called Starry Sky Automotive has built itself a supercar prototype. The Chinese upstart aims to compete with the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini and will show it in the metal at next month's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), alongside another Chinese startup that will bring a pair of show cars. Now, Googling Starry Sky Automotive was a tough ask. It appears the company is so ne

Not Your Usual Amphibious Experiment Amphibious vehicles have been around for a while, but most of them feel more like engineering projects than practical daily drivers. Not the modern ones, though. We’ve already seen BYD’s Yangwang U8 wade through surprisingly deep water, proving that a fully electric platform can be sealed and protected well enough to survive the elements. Another Chinese marque, Jetour (a brand under Chery Automobile), is now entering this space with the G700 Ark Edition, but

A 1974 BMW 2002tii is up for auction on Cars and Bids, and it is the kind of listing that reminds you how much of BMW’s modern identity was built on small, light sedans with sharp responses and simple hardware. Finished in Inka Orange and showing 18,300 miles, it is presented as a clean title California car, and it mixes period charm with a handful of owner style updates that will matter to bidders who want to drive it regularly.

Don’t Judge This Truck by Its Sheetmetal Icon 4x4 showcased the depth of its customization capabilities with the 30th build of its Thriftmaster pickup restomod program, which is based on classic Chevrolet trucks. While this hand-built vehicle retains the outward appearance of a typical 1950s-era pickup, it was engineered with high performance in mind—making it a sleeper by design. Chief among the modifications is the GM E-Rod 6.2-liter LS3 small-block V8, which produces 440 horsepower, represent

Amid rumors of its delay, budgetary spirals and legal challenges, the boss of the Volkswagen-owned Scout Motors says the company’s electric and range-extender revivals of the classic International Scout 4x4 are still ‘full steam ahead’. Of course, the whole ‘electric’ part of the equation might be a sticking point for many in the current turbulent EV market, but if the idea of a capable 4x4 blending classic Scout styling with a modern powertrain still appeals, then there are other ways, such as

There are many boutique car companies out there that specialize in restoring and modifying old cars, and the restomod projects they craft are every bit as spectacular as those coming from established (and high-end) names like Singer Vehicle Design, Eagle, Emory Motorsports, Icon 4×4, Mechatronik, or Alfaholics. If you want to breathe new life into your classic car, you’ve got lots of small workshops that can make your vision come true. Owners of old Mercedes-Benz cars are spoiled for choice in t

When a buddy of mine saw this thing on Facebook Marketplace, and shared it to a group chat, I took one look at it and thought that a smart person would buy this thing, bag it, and then road trip the hell out of  it. A smarter person would probably just buy it and drive it, but I’m not that smart. It’s got a 413 in it, which is cool as hell, and it makes real power so it should drive really nice. This is a luxury ride, and with fresh interior and paint it just needs some finishing touches, and it

Wanna be a repo person? A car repossession is one of the worst things that can happen to a driver. A repo damages your credit beyond repair for years and leaves you without the means of transportation you likely need. It’s an unfortunate dark side of the auto loans industry, and one company is making it easy for just about anyone to get in on repossessions. DRN, which is effectively the central nervous system of the repossession industry, sells everything from cameras that scan license plates an

The 2026 Detroit Auto Show was packed with new models and big brand storytelling, but one of the more unusual debuts came from DarkSky International. Instead of chasing more power or faster charging, DarkSky used Detroit to unveil DarkSky One, a concept car designed around a simple idea, driving at night should be built for darkness rather than fought with ever brighter lights.

A Surprise Behind Closed Doors An old, abandoned shop doesn’t look like the kind of place where you’d expect to find anything of value. But that wasn’t the case for this garage, where YouTuber FoMoCoPower’s Garage uncovered a classic Chevrolet Corvette that, according to him, had been sitting on a lift since 1976, along with a Land Rover Range Rover. The Corvette in question is believed to be a 1975 model year, showing just 1,000 miles on the odometer, with a valid title still in hand. Finding a

Is This Z06 a Flex or a Stretch? Without knowing the broader market conditions, a listing like this 2026 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 may sound like a sweet deal to some, especially since the seller, Motor Cars of Chicago, described it as an “Instagram Special.” The full details were not disclosed, but based on what is visible and the $164,995 asking price, the offer certainly raises eyebrows. The seller noted that this C8 Corvette Z06 features a Blade Silver Metallic exterior and a Jet Black interior

When you make enough trades, there is no doubt that occasionally you won’t end up making out exactly as planned. Doesn’t mean the car or truck you trade for sucks, but maybe it just doesn’t quite live up to expectations. Meanwhile I’ve also known folks who made trades or buys only to find out that the car or truck is not what it was said to be. We’ve all heard about engines there were “rebuilt” only to find out they were just painted. So is that what happened to Mortske on this one? Is this lowe

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

Engine Swaps A fairly recent but already somewhat accepted practice of car modding is engine swapping. This has already been going on for years with proper race cars, but as technology and capabilities improve and become more accessible, even normal tuners are trying it out. While most people choose to swap engines from cars from the same brand, there are others who are willing (or brave enough) to dabble in experimentation. We've seen some wild engine swaps in our time, but this one has to be u