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GM’s New Seat Concept Modern car seats have become so advanced that many automakers – such as Lincoln with its Perfect Position Seat feature – offer electronically adjustable settings that allow occupants to fine-tune their seating positions and support preferences. However, a newly uncovered General Motors patent aims to push adjustability even further by enabling seats to physically grow in size. According to the report, the technology – covered under patent 20250376097, filed with the United

BYD Takes the Lead BYD has overtaken Tesla to become the world’s best-selling battery-electric vehicle (BEV) maker, outselling its U.S. rival by roughly 600,000 units in 2025. The Chinese automaker reported a 27.9% year-over-year increase, selling about 2.25 million BEVs, compared with Tesla’s roughly 1.63 million units (down by 9%) over the same period, BBC reports. These figures are based on each company’s respective sales reports, meaning they don’t indicate how individual buyers chose one br

Scotty Buys a New Car For more than a decade, Scotty Kilmer has built an empire on a simple, often blunt message: don’t buy new cars. The veteran mechanic and YouTube personality has repeatedly warned viewers about depreciation, unnecessary tech, and wasted money, instead championing well-maintained used vehicles as the smarter long-term play. That’s why his latest revelation landed like a bombshell. At 72 years old, Kilmer admitted – half joking, half sheepish – that he had finally broken his

Tesla is once again facing legal scrutiny over its safety technology. While the company has dealt with numerous lawsuits in recent years – particularly over its door handle designs – its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems haven’t escaped controversy either. According to Forbes, Tesla’s driver-assistance technology has been linked to at least 51 reported fatalities since the first fatality was reported back in 2016. The latest case centers on a fatal Idaho crash involving a Tesla Model X tha

New-Age HUD? Modern cars are generally dominated by tech, which has become the new barometer for how special, safe, or cool a car is. There are some technological features, though, that are not only cool but also convenient and safe. Head-Up Displays (HUDs) were invented as a means to help drivers keep their vision straight on the road without any impediments to their vision. First used in Fighter jets, HUDs display all the relevant information through a projection in the windscreen that the dri

Louder, More Character for the American Civic Hybrid Don’t get us wrong. The current Honda Civic Hybrid, or Civic e:HEV in other markets, already has a distinct, slightly gruff tone when you push it, especially under hard acceleration. But if you’ve ever thought it sounds a bit too reserved, Honda seems to agree – at least for American buyers. Speaking with CarBuzz at Honda’s Tochigi Proving Ground, an engineer openly acknowledged what many enthusiasts already know: “Americans like loud cars, so

A New Take on an Old Off-Road Trick Jeep and Ford have long offered truck-based vehicles with removable doors, giving passengers an open-air experience that is especially appealing for off-road use. Now, Hyundai Motor Company appears interested in exploring a similar concept, having filed a patent for what it describes as a “Detachable Modular Door.” The Korean automaker filed the patent application (U.S. Patent No. 12502938 B2) in July 2024, published by the United States Patent and Trademark O

Beyond Setting Record Lap Times BYD’s premium sub-brand, Yangwang, is taking a different approach from its parent company’s reputation for rapid growth and electrification. Over the past year, Yangwang has focused on performance and technology of the U9 supercar, producing numbers that rival established luxury brands and drawing attention for more than just its unusual name. However, Yangwang isn’t just chasing Nürburgring lap times or headline-grabbing specs. The brand is also working on luxury

25 Years Ago, BMW Only Had One Crossover BMW makes crossovers of every size, shape, and even propulsion these days, but that wasn't the case about 25 years ago. At the time, the folks from Munich made just one crossover model. More specifically, it's the folks from Spartanburg, South Carolina who made it — the first-generation X5. In 2001, the X3 was still a couple of years away, and those who wanted a high-riding BMW had no other choice but the X5, or swallow their pride and go for a different

Toyota Improving on Hybrids Toyota’s hybrid push in the US is working. Nearly every model now comes with a hybrid option, keeping Toyota’s sales strong in 2024. There’s no sign that the result will change in 2025. Now that hybrids are the default, buyers expect more. Those looking at higher-end Toyotas or Lexus models want a car that feels right on the road, not just one that saves fuel. Balance, stability, and driving confidence are just as important. Toyota seems to get that. That thinking sho

Goodguys Scottsdale is always a good show, not only because much of the country is starting to get cold, but also because there are a lot of awards and competitions on the line. It’s a great location, there are a lot of folks from the colder climates who are thrilled to be there before weather starts looking real bad everywhere else, and before they head home for the Thanksgiving holiday at home. Check out John’s video below, as he works his way around the show, handles some feature photo shoots

Here’s another best of the best in 2025 video, and this one is another from the 2025 World Rally Championship. We shared the top major crashes video the other day, but this one is a much bigger video, with tons of awesome raw audio, that will surely raise the hair on your neck! Check it all out below and let us know what you think in the comments. There has never been a shortage of crash action at a World Rally Championship event, as cars often find themselves off the road, rolling over, slammi

Wanna win a cool S10 that is HED powered? How about just winning an HED engine for your ride? How about both! Yep, you can win multiple engines, and one S10 truck, with the new HED engine giveaway and the HED powered Cameron Johnson giveaway S10. With a jillion giveaways going on at all time lately, it is hard to keep up sometimes. This latest video from Peter Harrell at Harrell Engine and Dyno talks about not only the LS engine AND tuning, that you can win from HED, but also the engine that is

The Mangled Mercury project from Iron Trap Garage has been a really fun project to watch come together. Starting out as what seemed like a simple chop top Mercury build, it has gone into full custom territory and has some great looking metal work. In the final video in the build, the Mangled Mercury build is completed in just 30 minutes. If you want to see how this all came together, check it out below. We introduced the Mangled Mercury Project several months ago and shared the first cuts, plan

Chad Ehrlich is back at it with more awesome finds and more awesome parts. His collector car wrecking yard is one of the finest in the country, and we’ve been there several times and taken home multiple parts and cars. This place is great and Chad is always on the lookout for more cars and parts to stock the yard. The V-8 Auto equipped Ford in the video below is one of his farm finds and we dig it. This 1954 Ford Customline is nearly complete and is the kind of ride that someone could turn into

2026 has begun, and that means that BMW's ownership of the Alpina brand, announced in 2022, has officially come into effect. In order to understand what to expect, we first need to know how we got here. Alpina seemed to be doing just fine, and its trademark design cues had continued to work well with modern Bimmers, but a company cannot succeed only by focusing on the present; it needs to consider what the future holds and how that future might fundamentally change its processes. Alpina prided i

When Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey completed the Aston Martin Valkyrie, it seemed as if nothing could top that, but the man has outdone himself, and with the reveal of the production body of his Red Bull RB17 hypercar, he's showing the world what might be possible when there are no rules to abide by. In a new video from Top Gear, not only do we get to see the latest iteration of the RB17 and grab a peek at the cabin for the first time, but we also get to hear its 15,000-rpm 4.5-liter V10 screa

Mercedes-Benz has just confirmed that the all-new, all-electric GLC will make its American debut at the Consumer Electronics Show next week (January 6-9). Along with showing off the final production-ready design, which bears star-shaped LED daytime running lights and an illuminated grille plate filled with hundreds of pixelated squares, the German automaker has also provided a first look at the cabin of the new EV. That's arguably the most important part of this premium crossover because the int

Kei Madness If there's one segment of the automotive world (though odd and quirky) that has captured the world's attention – yes, even President Donald Trump – it is the Japanese Kei Car. "Kei," meaning "light," cars have been built and sold since after the war as a means of offering affordable, practical mobility to a rebuilding Japan. It has then become a primary model for those who live in the cramped streets of Japan's metropolitan areas. Kei cars have generally been a curiosity for the res

The Last Traditional Oldsmobile We now live in a generation in which people in the workforce were born after the demise of Oldsmobile. It's almost hard to believe that this once-proud carmaker was frequently seen in the top-ten best-sellers lists back in the day, only for it to go out with a whimper in 2004. But even prior to that, the brand was already seeing many lasts. Case in point, the Custom Cruiser sold from 1991 to 1992 was the last full-size wagon to wear the Oldsmobile badge. It was al

Bugatti’s Programme Solitaire Expands With a Clearer Vision Bugatti’s ultra-exclusive Programme Solitaire is gaining momentum with new details emerging about its next one-off hypercar. When news first broke that the marque was planning another bespoke model following the Brouillard, speculation ran rampant, but clarity is finally coming into focus. Bugatti confirmed that Solitaire will remain limited to just two coachbuilt hypercars a year, each built to embody a unique chapter of the brand’s hi

All Roads Lead to STI One of the hottest news items in the automotive scene right now has been the Subaru WRX STI teasers. We've extensively covered teaser after teaser, trying to dissect clues to further crack the case about what Subaru is really hinting at. The first teaser broke on X on Christmas Day, showing what appeared to be a WRX with the STI badging on the grille. The second teaser video was released a few days later, showing more interior details and even giving our ears a tease with a

A Budget EV Swap With Big Ambitions Electric car conversions are often seen as luxury projects, the kind reserved for classic showpieces and deep-pocketed hobbyists. But one DIY builder has turned that perception upside down. A neglected 1962 Mercury Comet station wagon, once a dusty, non-running relic, has been reborn as a fully electric daily driver using salvaged parts from a wrecked Nissan Leaf. The entire conversion came in under $6,000, relying on resourcefulness rather than rare parts or

The Mustang's Cool Price Spread A Ford Mustang starts at $32,640 for the entry-level EcoBoost model. If you want V8 power, you'll pay at least $46,560 for the GT. Should that not be enough, there's the Dark Horse that carries a base price of $64,080. But then, we get to the Mustang GTD. The most extreme and expensive Mustang one can buy with a warranty retails for a whopping $318,760, sans destination and gas-guzzler tax. Throw those in, and you'll have to cough up $327,960 for what's essentiall

David Spade is a hell of a car guy and has bought and sold many cars at Barrett-Jackson, but this one might be his biggest. In size that is. This dentside 1978 Ford F250 Ranger XLT is something special. With the crew cab and the lift, this is a pretty rad truck. It’s powered by the 400 as well, and with creature comforts and all that wheelbase it should be a pretty nice driving rig going down the road. If you think you need to own it, register now as it is going up for auction at Barrett-Jackson