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A New Engine On The Block? A report from GM Authority teases what the rumored next-generation small-block V8 engine could sound like. This power unit – reportedly set to carry the LS6 engine designation – is expected to power the rumored Chevrolet Corvette C8 Grand Sport for the 2027 model year. The report cites a YouTube video by Rick Conti, a well-known Corvette enthusiast with around 57,000 followers. Conti claims the sound clip was recorded inside the car, audible starting around the 3:45 ma

Surprise Safety Leaders With advances in automotive safety, no one brand can truly claim to build the absolute safest cars on the road. Case in point, Hyundai has raked in more IIHS Top Safety Pick+ awards than any other automaker this year, and we're not even including Kia and Genesis, which are also under the Hyundai Motor Group (HMG). Does it mean Hyundais are safer than Volvos these days? Not necessarily, but it goes to show that safety shouldn't be selective of brand, as proven by HMG's pro

Rare Seal of Approval Nissan has certified Litchfield Motors as an official Authorized Service and High-Performance Centre for the R35 GT-R, marking the first time an independent specialist in Europe has been brought into the Japanese automaker’s official network. The move signals Nissan’s confidence in Litchfield’s technical capabilities with the GT-R, effectively entrusting the specialist with servicing the GT-R owners across the region. Also known for its work on other brands such as Audi, Fe

The CLA That Will Likely Be the Volume Seller Both EV and hybrid versions of the Mercedes-Benz CLA are now available in Europe, and the electric model is now sitting in showrooms stateside. But back in Europe, the compact sedan is available in a wider variety of trims and model lines, and even comes in incredibly basic forms if the buyer so chooses. That said, the U.S market usually gets the more loaded version of European models, and that’s the case for the hybrid CLA. With that, we can now con

A Purist Ferrari, Frozen in Time The Ferrari 360 is often regarded as a purist’s car, offering an analog driving experience before widespread technological advancements reshaped supercars in the late 2000s. Ferrari also produced a more extreme, track-oriented version called the Challenge Stradale, and one of its 1,288 examples is now up for sale via DK Engineering. This particular example is even rarer than most, as it is one of just 42 cars finished in the factory Blu Tour de France exterior pa

Toyota’s sporty Scion brand is missed by many enthusiasts. Created in 2003 with the aim to appeal to a more youthful market, the brand brought us fun cars like the FR-S, which was essentially the first-generation Toyota 86. The Scion brand gained recognition again last month when Toyota unveiled the wild Scion 01 off-road concept for SEMA, but it wasn’t clear at the time if this was a one-off or a true resurgence of Scion. Well, we now have some answers. Scion will indeed return with more than j

If you want to see some of the most epic hillclimb machines, including tons of Rally and Rallycross cars, plus a bunch more you won’t expect, then check out the video below. This is awesome stuff. We’re talking about the Lillehammer Hillclimb, an event that has grown exponentially, even though it is only in its second year. Read the description below and then watch the video, and let us know what you think. Video Description: Here we go back to Lillehammer HillClimb for the 2nd Year. Held in N

BMW’s first Neue Klasse vehicle, the iX3, has gotten off to a strong start. Demand for the electric SUV has been high and its on-paper range and efficiency specifications are excellent. It all bodes well for the new iX1, the iX3’s smaller sibling that will adopt the same design language and technological advancements seen in the iX3. Our spies captured the first images of the iX1 a few months ago, and now we’ve got our first glimpse of its high-tech interior. Related: 5 Coolest Features Of The A

CarPlay can be a real dealbreaker for car buyers It's fair to say that in today's interconnected digital world, smartphone mirroring capabilities like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren't just subtle luxuries, such as tri-zone climate control, but outright essential features that could make or break a car purchase. In a recent study of over a thousand car owners conducted by American Trucks, approximately 55% of drivers stated that a lack of Apple CarPlay would influence their decision to buy a

It’s time for NHRA’s fastest passes of 2025 and that means several record breaking runs! 2025 was full of falling records, and we love it. If you aren’t an NHRA Mission Drag Racing fan, you should be. There is a lot of drag racing going on all over the country and 2026 promises to be even bigger and better than 2025 already has been. Let’s take a look at NHRA’s fastest passes of 2025 and then compare them next year to see just how hard racers are pushing the envelope.   The post The 10 Fast

If you haven’t seen the WRC documentary series More Than Machine, and you are a rally racing fan, you are going to want to check out the entire first season at the link below. With behind the scenes, racing action, and more, this series gives you a look you can’t otherwise get from WRC coverage. We love this series, and are thrilled that the new season has started. We’ve got Season 2, Episode 2, below for you to enjoy, and more coming! If you missed Season 1 of the series, and would like to cat

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has just released its latest round of safety results for new models. These tests have become tougher in recent years and provide consumers with the peace of mind that the vehicle you’re purchasing will hold up well if the worst happens.  The new results will make Audi fans smile, as the luxury brand picked up another three of the safety agency’s Top Safety Pick+ awards, the highest recognition given only to vehicles that perform exceedingly well

I’ve always wanted to either widen a set of wheels in my shop, or rehoop a set of wheels to make them a completely different diameter and/or width. So when I saw this video, where a set of rare and cool 1970’s Spinstars were getting new hoops, and being turned into a bolt together two piece wheel, I was pretty stoked and knew I needed to check it out. In this video there is some lathe work that goes down, but I’m sure some of you could get creative and come up with an alternative method. It’s go

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

Every drive needs the perfect soundtrack No matter if you are an everyday commuter, a dedicated gearhead, or the protagonist from the movie “Baby Driver,” music is an essential part of driving. Whether you’re cruising down the highway or stuck in rush-hour traffic, the right music can elevate your entire driving experience, even if your journey is just across town. The proper set of songs has the power to set the mood, energize your morning, or help you decompress after a long day. But here’s th

We're Not Making This Up We're all aware that China has huge ambitions to reshape the automotive landscape. After all, it's literally the world's biggest market with literally billions of potential customers. But the country's car industry doesn't want to stop there. It also wants to make an impression in the world of motorsports. There are a few that compete on a global level, most notably Lynk & Co in touring car racing. But Chery, one of China's "Big Four," has its sights aimed at the Wo

The Honda Prelude name carries real prestige, which makes its modern revival all the more confusing. Between the underwhelming 200-hp hybrid powertrain and the gearless S+ Shift system, expectations were already tempered. Then came another small but influential oddity. When the new Prelude is parked, pressing the accelerator does absolutely nothing, not even a synthetic growl. Naturally, questions followed, prompting The Drive to ask Honda directly. And the explanation makes as much sense as the

Despite styling its New Defender in the image of the Classic Defender, JLR continues to offer limited-run special editions based on the original because it's, as the name suggests, such a classic. The most recent gives the old-school SUV paint from the Defender Octa, and as cool as it looks, it's priced like a 911 GT3 RS and has no additional performance over a regular Defender. But the alternative does. Meet the 2026 Osprey Custom 4x4 OC90. Resplendent in Fuji White, this one-off was built for

Happy Holley Days are on, and their Black Friday deals were great. But, Happy Holley Days Black Friday deals only scratched the surface! If you want to take full advantage of the deals, now is the time. We’re talking about deals on ADS Shocks and Suspension, along with Holley EFI, Sniper EFI, Carburetors, Brakes, Intakes, Exhaust, Ignition, Brakes, Suspension, and so much more. With 70+ brands, Holley Performance Parts has got you covered. Don’t miss out! Use the link below to check out what th

Since at least 2020, BMW was rumored to be preparing a new range-topping ultra-luxury SUV called the X8. As it turned out, this would actually be the XM, the M division's first standalone product since the fabled M1. Unfortunately, this hasn't been a great success, with already low sales of the XM falling dramatically this year. But apparently, BMW hasn't given up on its dreams of attracting Bentayga buyers, and this time, it may get the opulent SUV's positioning and style right. The automaker h

Porsche is reportedly reworking the next-generation 718 Boxster and Cayman platform so it can carry gasoline engines as well as electric power, rowing back from the original plan to make the next 718 family EV-only. Instead of using a dedicated electric architecture just once, Stuttgart is said to be engineering a flexible “EV-first” structure that can support both battery-electric and combustion powertrains across the range, not just in a limited halo model.

Just when you think that the bracket racing season has got to be over, there are still more big money bracket races going on! Starting Tuesday, the Immokalee Regional Raceway hosts their Winter Warmup which will last for several days and make some racers VERY happy before Christmas. With a minimum of $10k to win, there is real money on the line. Video Description: Immokalee, FL – If you’re looking for a great opportunity for some big dollar bracket racing, look no further than Immokalee Region

One of the most vocal critics of Tesla's camera-based sensors, used for its semi-autonomous driving systems, has been forced to eat humble pie. Not long ago, Luminar Technologies CEO Austin Russell appeared to be on top of the world. In 2020, he took the company he founded in 2012 as a 17-year-old public, becoming the world's youngest self-made billionaire (at the time) in the process. In the same year, his company landed a massive contract to supply Volvo with lidar systems from 2022 onward, an

Spirit of (Too Much) Ecstasy There is a plethora of car brands nowadays that claim "ultimate luxury," but none have the provenance or the history of Rolls-Royce. Throughout its storied life, the British brand has always exuded uncompromising and effortless class. With a reputation like that, you'd think potential buyers would be satisfied with the current offerings or the existing bespoke options offered by Rolls-Royce. In some instances, however, buyers want more, and that's where Mansory comes

Inverting the field always makes for fun side by side racing action, great passing, and invariably some drama. It also can cause some carnage if the drivers in the rear of the pack, who qualified better than the rest of the field, get impatient and tear things up on their way toward the front. In the video below you are going to see one of the most iconic muscle cars ever to turn corners, the famed Boss 302 Ford Mustang, reeling in the rest of the field after an inverted start. Going from 18th t