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A New Jersey woman is suing Volvo Car USA and a Volvo employee after she says a hands-free power tailgate struck her in the head and left her with a traumatic brain injury. The lawsuit, filed in Superior Court of New Jersey in Ocean County, stems from an October 2023 hiking trip where plaintiff Megan Kohr was standing behind a Volvo SUV with its tailgate open. According to the complaint, a motion sensor under the rear bumper interpreted the movement of a dog walking behind the vehicle as a com

Two in One A listing on Auction123 features a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429, one of the rarest high-performance variants of the first-generation Mustang. But what makes this example even more intriguing is that it comes with an extra “sister” Boss 429 engine – a valuable spare that can be rebuilt or just be sold. Produced only for 1969 and 1970, the Mustang Boss 429 was created to house Ford’s 7.0-liter (429 cu in) big-block V8, a larger and more powerful engine than the one used in the Boss 302. T

Ken Block's last Gymkhana video before he tragically passed away in 2023 was in the Audi S1 e-tron quattro, and despite that car being an EV, Block gave us an unforgettable show on the streets of Las Vegas. Now, xtreme sports athlete Travis Pastrana has taken up the Gymkhana challenge, and he's proved just as impressive as the man who started it. In 2020, he revealed the Airslayer STI, which he called the "wildest WRX STI ever," for his first crack at the Gymkhana series, and in 2022, he took to

Ford Wants to Save Your Wheels A wheel imbalance can cause discomfort when driving and, if left unaddressed, can eventually cost a fortune in service and parts replacement. That's presumably why Ford has filed a patent for a wheel imbalance detection system that could help spot this kind of problem. Published on December 4, 2025, and first detected by Ford Authority, the patent describes a system that uses sensors to monitor vehicle wheel speed and body vibrations. The collected data is then com

Pocket-Sized Fiat Crossing the Atlantic Fiat is betting that Americans are finally ready for its smallest car yet. The Fiat Topolino, a pint-sized electric city car that's become a common sight in Europe, is officially coming to the US. The announcement slipped out during Art Week Miami, where Fiat unveiled a one-of-one artist collaboration designed by Romero Britto, but the bigger news came straight from the brand's CEO. "The Fiat Topolino, our small, joyful, colorful car that is now everywhere

Tesla has announced a slew of useful and entertaining upgrades as part of a holiday software update. While some are purely for entertainment purposes, such as the festive Santa Mode, others enhance the navigation and charging experience for Tesla owners. Fortunately, it appears there’s nothing as controversial as Tesla’s latest FSD update, which allows users to text and drive—obviously, this is illegal. Here’s a look at the very legal, very cool new features that’ll soon be accessible in your Te

If there’s one problem Toyota doesn’t have, it’s selling cars. The immensely popular RAV4 crossover was the world’s top-selling individual model last year, and even as a new generation arrives, the current one is still a hot seller. The Camry, Corolla, and Grand Highlander are other models that continue selling in droves. But one Toyota that has caught our eye this year is the Tacoma Hybrid. It wasn’t all that long ago that hybrid pickups were nowhere to be found, but now brands like Toyota and

Do you have a friend that you’d trust to handle the trade of one of your cars? Someone that you know will make a good trade for something fun that you would have chosen for yourself? It takes a whole different level of trust to allow someone to do a trade like that for you. Or, perhaps, someone willing to take the risk for the potential entertainment value that these trades might bring. I sure hope it’s good! If you want to trade one of your own rides for one of these two, send them an email at

It’s Day One of five where someone is going to take home $25,000 each day at the 2nd Annual FTD Customs End of the Year Extravaganza. Is this the final big money bracket race of the season? It is at Immokalee anyway, and thanks to our friends at MotorMania, we’ve got all the action live for you to check out right here. This is the beginning of the 5 race days, with each one worth real money. I can’t think of a better way to star Christmas than with a win at the End of Year Extravaganza. Can you?

Building custom cars and trucks takes a lot of work, money, and dedication, along with some blood, sweat, and tears. But what does it really take to actually show a full blown show truck all over the country? I know folks who have show cars that travel the country with them, and it is not for the faint of heart. There is a lot of work that goes into it. Check out this episode of Influence and Impact to see what it really takes from Mike Barcia who has been doing this for some time. Like I said,

Dino’s Git Down started out as a group of friends hanging out at Dino’s place and grew into a get together that outgrew the street, the neighborhood, and the first few real event venues they moved to. This show has grown to be one of the biggest Chevy shows in the entire world. It’s nuts and everyone that goes to Dino’s Git Down talks about it non-stop. This is one of the MUST ATTEND shows of the year and the 2025 edition did not disappoint. Video Description: Dino’s Git Down 2025 was absolute

More and more new cars are being assembled with high performance adhesives these days. While seem sealer was being used as early as the 1950’s, it was sparingly applied back then. As cars have become more and more civilized, the use of seam sealer has become more and more prevalent. But new cars don’t just use seam sealer to cover welded joints, as they also use it to provide resonance control and more. And if you thought there was a lot of seam sealer in brand new cars, you might be confusing s

Every year, roughly 30% of all traffic crash fatalities in the United States involve drunk drivers. There were 12,429 drunk driving-related fatalities on American roads last year, equating to approximately 34 deaths a day. That's according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, but according to BMW, such a tragic statistic need not be the norm much longer. A new patent filed with the World Intellectual Property Office (noted by CarBuzz) suggests combining existing technologies to

That Just Escalated Electric vehicles aren’t exactly new to the market anymore, yet incidents like this one from a Lucid owner on Reddit highlight the unexpected problems future EV buyers might still face. In a post on r/LUCID, user raging_onyx shared how a simple water spill inside their 2026 Lucid Air’s trunk escalated into a $15,000 repair bill. The owner explained that they hit a pothole, causing a water container in the trunk to tip over and spill. Almost immediately, the EV threw a barrage

A square or U engine layout is an extremely rare engine architecture that generally features four cylinders arranged in a square block with two parallel crankshafts — one for each pair of cylinders — geared together and rotating in opposite directions. The main advantages of such a layout are its compact size and the fact that shorter crankshafts offer more torsional rigidity and are less prone to twisting under load. 

My dad’s toolbox has always been a mix of Snap-On, Craftsman, some Mac and some other random stuff. He was a mechanic when I was little and then a service advisor, etc, etc. When he was making his living working on cars, he would shop the tool truck here and there, but he was never a single brand guy. So when I started collecting tools early on in life I got whatever anyone gifted me or that I could find cheap. And when we built our first shop, I went shopping for more tools and landed on a larg

The Secret to Engine Longevity Is… You’ve heard a lot about how today's modern engines are too delicate to achieve high mileage, thanks in part to the thinning out of engine oils. While this is true, the fact remains that modern vehicles are designed to operate within very narrow parameters for optimal fuel efficiency. They simply require the proper care to achieve the type of mileage numbers older cars were able to attain with less frequent and less expensive maintenance. To see the type of hig

Madison Merchel could not have had a stronger YouTube debut. For her very first upload, she documented the discovery of a silver Ferrari 360 Modena, a yellow Porsche 986 Boxster S, and a dark blue Porsche 996 Carrera hidden in an abandoned barn. The cars had been sitting untouched for years under layers of dust and mold. In the grand scheme of barn finds, a three-car haul is tiny compared to some of the sprawling collections uncovered in recent years, yet this one still stands out as one of the

A true driver's road Most winding, mountainous roads caution you to drive slowly and remind you of the dangers surrounding you. Deep drop-offs, falling rocks, drivers cutting over lanes - you name it. The Tail of the Dragon, however, has one sign of caution, which only asks that you stay in your lane. That’s because car enthusiasts who like to tempt fate are racing up and down this scenic drive, almost constantly. It’s easy to see why Tail of the Dragon is so attractive for drivers, too. On a sc

The Ultimate Stealth Trim Following the debut of the Land Rover Range Rover SV Black earlier this year, the British luxury marque has officially priced the special edition at $238,900 MSRP. That figure is slightly higher than the early estimates of around $230,000, but it isn’t surprising given the extensive visual and material changes made to this trim. As its name suggests, the SV Black is built off the Range Rover SV, already the flagship specification of the full-size SUV. The Black edition

Niche SUV but Highly Popular in Europe There are a few brands left in the automotive industry that are still able to be "expressive." More often than not, car makers are now forced to keep in line by offering run-of-the-mill models to cater to the ever-changing demands. Jeep has managed to remain free and stay the course by offering tried-and-tested off-roaders while also catering to a new demographic. An example is the Avenger model, the smallest in the whole range (offered exclusively in Europ

It’s time for another will it run and drive video from Sleeperdude, but this one just might be their best one yet. A 1967 Buick Riviera is a classic, and this one is no exception. But after sitting for 40 years, it is going to need some love for sure. Check out the clean up they do and let us know what you think. Can you believe it looks this good after all these years? Video Description: We are going to do a full detail on this Big Block 67 Buick Riviera that was parked for 40 years. It’s als

A Unique Hybrid System Nissan is approaching the growing electrified car market with the e-Power, which offers a different drivability compared to most hybrids. ProcessX shares on YouTube how this hybrid powertrain setup is made through behind-the-scenes footage at Nissan's Yokohama Plant in Japan. Related: We Drove Nissan’s e-Power Hybrid and It Really Does Feel Like an EV Without the Hassle What makes e-Power different? The powertrain setup uses an engine solely as a generator, meaning an elec

Powercruise USA is something special, that’s for sure, and Kyle and the crew at 1320Video were there in 2025 having some fun AND catching all the action. Kyle even brought his cars out for some fun. Check out the video below, and let us know what you think. Oh, and check out the insane Honda! Video Description: We hit up Powercruise at Brainerd International Raceway and it was straight chaos — roll racing, powerskids, drifting, and full-on street car madness from start to finish. With 800+ HP

Paying twice for the features you already own Automakers have spent the last few years imagining a future where every car comes fully loaded — heated seats, advanced driver assistance, even extra horsepower — and drivers unlock features through monthly payments. Investors loved the idea. Drivers didn’t. Now, New York lawmakers are stepping in. A new bill, which has cleared both chambers of the state legislature, would make it illegal for automakers and dealers to charge subscription fees for fea