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Rewriting The Roadmap The Trump administration continues to roll back electric vehicle-friendly policies, with its latest move proposing a two-year delay to the Biden-era Tier 4 emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles. The stricter rules were originally set to take effect for the 2027 model year and were expected to help accelerate EV adoption, but the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) argued that the timeline should be pushed back to MY2029.  Pushing the MY2027

NWS Riverton has issued Winter Storm Warnings for five zones in Wyoming, effective from 6 PM Sunday through 6 PM Monday MDT. Up to 16 inches of snow is forecast for the Wind River Mountains East, and a stretch of Interstate 80 in East Sweetwater County is explicitly named in the impacts. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are expected across the warning zones. The Five Zones Under Winter Storm Warning Wind River Mountains East is the heaviest hit, with 8 to 16 inches of snow possible and gusts to 50 mph.

On May 28, 2026, sixteen days before the green flag drops on the 94th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a new museum will open its doors at the main entrance to the Circuit de la Sarthe. It is called M24, the Museum of Motorsport, and it represents the most ambitious attempt ever made to tell the story of racing under one roof. Not just endurance racing. Not just Le Mans. All of it. The museum sits at 9 Place Luigi Chinetti in Le Mans, an address that carries weight for anyone who knows the sp

The More Accessible Rivian Rivian is one of the quieter EV brands on the market, not really drawing much attention to itself, yet still able to make and sell a decent number of cars. A lineup that used to consist only of the larger R1 model has now expanded to include a smaller, more affordable SUV in the R2. 2025 was an "okay" year sales-wise for Rivian, with sales dipping by 18%, some of which was deliberate to accommodate the R2. With the R2 now in the market, we decided to play around with R

When Mercedes-AMG put a four-cylinder hybrid in its C 63, it fell flat with buyers, forcing Affalterbach to ax it earlier than initially planned. Now, Mercedes is working on a new version with a straight-six, taking the fight directly to the BMW M3. Well, not directly - this will reportedly debut with the name C 53, matching the CLE 53, which makes 443 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque, considerably less than the 523-hp M3 Touring. The wagon version has just been spied on the Nürburgring, and w

Fast And Frugal Lexus currently offers four powertrains in its popular RX crossover: a conventional turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine (RX 350), a hybrid (RX 350h), a plug-in hybrid (RX 450h+), and a turbocharged hybrid (RX 500h F Sport Performance). Of these, there's likely an option that everyone will love, but we think the 450h+ PHEV is possible the most interesting of the bunch. Jared Rosenholtz/Autob

EV Strategy Reset Subaru expanded its U.S. electric vehicle lineup with the Uncharted and Trailseeker, which may be a welcome development for EV buyers, but the timing is difficult given Trump’s tariffs. The Japanese marque posted a ¥226.9 billion hit, or about $1.42 billion at current exchange rates, from tariffs alone, forcing it to make adjustments. According to Automotive News, one of those moves is delaying its in-house EV, which was expected to be built independently at Subaru’s Oizumi pla

GM Says Building 30 Chevy Bolts at a Time Makes Them Better The all-new Chevrolet Bolt has been getting attention recently for offering affordable EV ownership without feeling cheap. Early reviews have praised the hatchback for its refined ride quality, practical packaging, and solid interior execution. Features like GM’s latest infotainment system, improved range, roomy cargo area, and easy daily drivability have helped make the Bolt one of the more approachable EVs on the market today. GM mana

Fernando Alonso has added another ultra-rare machine to his already remarkable car collection, this time taking delivery of a one-of-one Pagani in Monaco. The two-time Formula 1 world champion was recently seen driving his Zonda Roadster Diamante Verde around the streets of the principality, grabbing attention with its exposed green-tinted carbon fiber bodywork and unmistakable V12 soundtrack. A One-Off 6-Speed Manual Zonda

Streamline and Simplify The Volkswagen Auto Group (VAG) didn't have the best start in the EV game. Some of its first mass-market EVs either failed to meet expectations of critics, consumers, or sales, or all three. Harsh and costly lessons were learned after that, and things might be looking up for Germany's largest automaker. However, that also means a lot of catching up to do, as well as putting out fires in sales, labor, and profitability. Right now, the group is tightening its belt but is ac

Two Dangerous Habits Collide A recent study published by the IIHS has revealed a troubling trend on American roads. The study, based on real-world telematics data received from insurance providers’ safe driving apps, has shown that speeding drivers are more likely to be using their cell phones, and that cell phone usage actually increases as speeds go up. These findings challenge the assumption that drivers tend to use their phones at lower speeds or in slow-moving traffic, demonstrating instead

Rolls-Royce has unveiled one of its boldest Bespoke projects in recent years, commissioning renowned French contemporary artist Cyril Kongo to transform five Black Badge Cullinans into rolling artworks. Known as the Black Badge Cullinan by Cyril Kongo, the collection contrasts the dark, aggressive Black Badge SUV with bursts of colorful graffiti-inspired artwork. Rolls-Royce has a long history of collaborating with creatives on rare creations, but this may be one of its most beautiful creations

Imminent Launch Now that the BMW i3 has been revealed, it's only a matter of time before other derivatives of the EV are released. Of course, we're looking forward to the Touring, but there's a good chance of the electric M3 coming out first. Besides, BMW has been endlessly teasing it, and the car was even spied without camouflage not that long ago. Indeed, it has been confirmed that the M3 EV/iM3 will make its world premiere sometime in 2027. As we're approaching the halfway point of 2026, we m

Quietly Working Polestar is considered a niche brand in the EV landscape. While it isn't what one would call "premium," it also isn't a mass-market brand. It has survived under the radar and has actually thrived by being practical about its goals and development. 2025 was the brand's strongest sales year yet, and has caused them to reshift focus. We reported a few months ago that, due to a new strategy shift, Polestar announced it would delay the launch of the Polestar 6, its roadster/convertibl

If the already brilliant Honda Civic Type R isn't quite hardcore enough for you, Honda Racing Corporation will up the ante later this year, bringing components from the HRC Concept shown at Tokyo Auto Salon in January to dealerships around the world, including North America. Speaking at the Honda All Type R World Meeting 2026 in Motegi, Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe said HRC is "developing the Civic Type R with the aim of further enhancing its potential as a base model by inco

Another One It might already be safe to assume that the rest of the industry will also issue service bulletins regarding the motor oil shortage. To recap, Toyota issued its own service bulletin to its dealers, which was sent out earlier in May. The reason for the shortage is the same here. The conflict in Iran has damaged some key facilities related to motor oil supply. The Drivemanaged to catch a Nissan service bulletin before it reached dealers, and it's pretty much the same story: Nissan is

Practical Features Automotive companies are cramming as many features as they can inside each new model they sell. It has become the new barometer by which car buyers are deciding whether to buy a specific make and model. Brands are tailoring certain features to different aspects of the vehicle ownership experience; some address comfort and entertainment, while others address practical issues. GM has just announced a new mobile app that could be very useful for all its customers and owners.

Hyundai’s Growth Came With a Catch Hyundai’s rise in the US has been nothing short of impressive. Over the past few years, the brand has rolled out new SUVs, EVs, and hybrids, steadily growing its lineup and pushing annual sales past 900,000 vehicles for 2025. That’s a huge leap from the 665,000 units it moved in 2017, and the company doesn’t plan to slow down. But as Hyundai’s showrooms fill up, the service side hasn’t kept pace. In fact, Hyundai has landed below the industry average in JD Powe

The Audi Concept C two-door sports car will arrive next year as an EV that sits somewhere between two discontinued vehicles, the TT and the R8, replacing neither of them. That leaves room for a halo supercar at the top of the lineup, and a recent interview with Audi Sport managing director Rolf Michl reveals that Ingolstadt is considering filling that void using the Lamborghini Temerario as a launching pad. Rumors about the R8's return are not new, with some claiming that a third-generation R8 w

The XT5 Isn’t Going Away Just Yet The current Cadillac XT5 has been around for quite a while, so much so that the rest of the midsize luxury SUV segment moved on to newer tech and bolder redesigns. Even after a 2020 facelift, it’s still running on the same basic formula. But Cadillac isn’t ready to close the book on the XT5. GM has already said the next-generation, combustion-powered XT5 will stick around for American buyers through at least 2027. That’s a surprise, especially since most expecte

The Autoland Door Car Challenge is on this weekend at Tri-State Raceway in Iowa and we dig it. We’re door car drag racers around here, although I have driven a few dragsters in my day as well. But door cars is where my heart is normally so l am glad to see this race happening this weekend. Check out all the action live down below, thanks to our friends at Gallstar. Video Description: LIVE coverage of the Autoland Outlets DOOR CAR CHALLENGE. The post FREE BRACKET RACE LIVESTREAM At

Ram's Loudest Comeback? After electric vehicles took a major hit in 2025 amid shifting policies and slowing demand, automakers – particularly in the U.S. market – have started refocusing on enthusiast-favorite combustion models. Ram recently brought back the Ram 1500 TRX with an even more powerful 777-horsepower setup, though it appears that may be just the beginning of the brand’s renewed performance push. In an Instagram post, Ram shared a teaser video subtly previewing a new truck presented b

A late-season Pacific storm is hammering the Western United States this weekend with a one-two punch: a few feet of snow piling up in the northern Rockies, and damaging wind gusts shutting down major highways from the California coast through the Mojave. Active National Weather Service alerts span nine states from Washington to Arizona. The NOAA Weather Prediction Center puts the chance of formal Winter Storm Warning criteria being met above 80 percent for parts of the Mountain West, and local N

A linear complex of strong-to-severe thunderstorms is set to roll across Iowa tonight, with the Storm Prediction Center placing much of the state under an Enhanced (Level 3 of 5) risk for damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. The threat begins late this afternoon, Friday May 15, 2026, and continues through the overnight hours. The Weather Prediction Center is separately flagging a 50 percent chance of rainfall exceeding 2 inches across much of Iowa. Peak Driving Danger Window Late evening i

A late-season trough is set to dig into the Western U.S. next week, delivering heavy snow to the higher elevations of Colorado and Wyoming. The Weather Prediction Center's extended forecast discussion issued today, Friday May 15, 2026, flags Mon May 18 through Fri May 22 as the active window, citing "a strong trough over the Rockies" as the driver. NWS Boulder and Cheyenne have not yet issued operational Winter Storm products. Peak Driving Danger Window Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, May