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A Clash of Modern Performance Icons The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has delivered since its introduction last year, already racking up multiple performance benchmarks – including a Nürburgring lap time that beat the Ford Mustang GTD. But how does America’s most extreme production Corvette stack up against the tech-forward Ferrari 296 GTB in a straight-line battle? Thanks to DragTimes, we now have a real-world drag race between the two modern performance cars. The Corvette ZR1 lines up at the quarter-

The Kia Tasman is a midsize pickup, and that should mean it's automatically a smash hit, right? Kia's reliability and practicality in a segment that always has plenty of buyers sounds like a winning recipe for the brand, but the Tasman's quirky design appears to be the one big thing counting against it. And yet, Kia is in no rush to redesign the truck, despite sharing renders of a better-looking Tasman on its own website. Speaking with local publication Drive, Kia Australia general manager of pr

I have lots of friends who drive winter beaters, and while some of them drive the same one for several years I also have friends who buy something every year or two and drive them like assh@les because it puts a giant smile on their face. So anytime I see someone buying some winter machine, I think about how much fun we can have with them. I’m not alone obviously, as the Grind Hard Plumbing gang just bought this 1970s Snowcat and they are throwing a new engine in it that makes three times the po

Tesla’s “Robotaxi” fleet is getting a lot bigger on paper, but the rollout looks very different from the fully driverless future Elon Musk has been pitching for years. In California, the company has registered well over a thousand vehicles for paid Robotaxi service in just a few months, yet every one of those cars still needs a human driver behind the wheel. At the same time, Tesla is testing dedicated driverless prototypes and showing off future designs, from a Model S–based Robotaxi mule to

New engines are significantly better than older engines in many regards, but not in all of them. And new engines being better than old engines doesn’t mean that old engines aren’t good. Another important thing to remember is that better and good are not technical descriptors when it comes to anything that has to be quantified with data. So you might be able to look at data and then describe one engine as “better” than the other in a particular test, but saying that something is “good” doesn’t ac

Living Up To Expectations It's hard to follow up on a "great," and more often than not, it might be better to just have the one iteration and let the lore stay that way. That wasn't the case for the Acura/Honda NSX, an ambitious project that involved the very best of Honda in the '90s and even a certain F1 driver named Aryton Senna; it became the antithesis to the European idea of a sports car. The follow-up act came in 2015, and it was supposed to have the same core ideals as the first generati

'Tis the season! With the holiday season in full swing, crunch time has arrived for anyone still searching for that elusive gift for the gearhead in their life. Whether they’re into cars, trucks, racing, or simply anything mechanical with wheels, automotive enthusiasts can be notoriously difficult to shop for. To help ease the pressure, here are five simple, but genuinely thoughtful, gift ideas that are likely to land well. Automotive enthusiasts, gearheads, petrolheads - call them what you will

EVs Match or Beat ICE on Radiation Safety Most people picture an electric vehicle as a massive battery pack on wheels, packed with high-voltage wiring and powerful electric motors. While that isn’t too far from the truth, the mental image does cause concerns about electromagnetic radiation exposure. As it turns out, those fears are less rational than one would think.  Research conducted by Germany's ADAC automobile club showed that electric vehicles produce extremely low levels of electromagneti

While the obscenely heavy (5,368 lbs) 717-horsepower G90 BMW M5 has enormous kidney grilles, at least they're not longer than they are wide, like on an M3. And with the 2027 Life Cycle Impulse, or facelift, the so-called supercar in a suit may be even better dressed, thanks to some Neue Klasse design influence. Spy shots captured in Germany reveal revised headlights and taillights, and there may be some changes to the front bumper and its grilles, too. It's tough to be certain exactly how much w

A new class action lawsuit claims 2022–2023 Kia Carnival minivans still have dangerous power sliding doors, even after a recall that was supposed to fix them. Filed in federal court in Maryland, the case argues the recall didn’t address an allegedly defective pinch sensor and that every affected Carnival is now worth less because of it. Kia, for its part, has fired back with a motion to dismiss, saying the suit is built on worries, not real-world damage. It’s a sharp contrast to the value-forw

A Nameplate We All Once Loved For years, the Honda Fit earned a devoted following in the U.S. because of its remarkable fuel efficiency and cleverly designed practicality. Its hallmark “Magic Seat” system gave the subcompact hatchback near-mythical versatility, allowing owners to configure the interior for bulky cargo, long items, or even a quick nap. Critics praised the Fit for punching above its size, delivering a level of interior space and usability that embarrassed larger, pricier competito

A Mustang With a Point to Prove When Top Gear stages a lap-time test, the results tend to resonate well beyond the perimeter fence of their test tracks. It has long served as a neutral proving ground where marketing claims collide with the stopwatch. In the show’s latest YouTube feature, that tradition continued with the arrival of the Ford Mustang GTD, handed to The Stig for a full-bore attempt to validate Ford’s boldest performance promises yet. Ford’s ambition for the GTD has never been subtl

At the beginning of December, Stellantis had to recall some 2019 and 2020 Ram pickups, including the 1500, 2500, and 3500, over an airbag problem that could send metal shrapnel flying through the cabin. And now, as the month draws to a close, Ram is being forced to recall its biggest pickup trucks for airbag problems once again, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This time around, there's a single malfunction that could result in three different

Straight-Line Racing Still Tells a Story Drag races don’t tell the whole story about a car’s performance, but they do reveal a lot about straight-line speed, traction, and how well a car actually puts its power down. In that sense, the Tesla Model S Plaid comes out swinging. Thanks to its tri-motor setup and instant torque, there’s no waiting for revs, gear changes, or boost – it just launches. On paper, it’s a weapon off the line. But drag racing isn’t just about who gets the best launch. To re

Different NCAPs, Very Different Outcomes Most people see New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) safety ratings as a universal standard, but the truth is, they’re anything but. Each region has its own tests, priorities, and scoring standards. The Suzuki Fronx, a subcompact SUV sold in most Asian countries and Australia, is a perfect example of how those differences play out. Of note, the Fronx is also sold in some parts of the world with a Toyota badge. In October, the Fronx received a five-star ratin

Safety Sells If there's one truth about automotive sales these days, it is that, apart from sustainability and value-for-money, safety is a top priority for car buyers. In comparison, it may not seem like the most interesting topic about cars, safety tests, and the results are – and should be – significant considerations for anybody looking to buy a brand-new vehicle. Subaru is one of the brands that uses safety to further its brand, pioneering the use of its award-winning Eyesight technology an

The F-Pace Bows Out Jaguar has officially rolled the final F-Pace off its production line in Solihull, England. More significantly, the milestone marks Jaguar’s last internal-combustion model to be built as the brand prepares to transition to an all-electric future, even as more competitors across the industry scale back their EV ambitions. According to a report from the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club, the final example built was an F-Pace SVR, the range-topping performance variant of the luxury SUV.

When you hear that the Simola HillClimb is the biggest motor racing event in the entire country of South Africa, it really hits home as to how popular this event really is. And with 2025 being the biggest one ever, it is awesome to hear that all the heavy hitters, who have won the title of King of the Hill in the past, were on hand to take a swing at the mountain for another title. Check out the Top 20 below! Video Description: Simola HillClimb 2025, the biggest Motor Racing event in South Afr

When Freiburger and Finnegan weren’t able to be at the WireCare booth during the PRI Show where they were supposed to rewire the Rotsun, Finnegan stepped in and said “Hold my beer.” Video Description: Welcome to Newbern’s Garage. In this episode I haul the Famous Roadkill Rotsun from Georgia to Indy for PRI 2025. As it shined bright among all the other cars in the building, the fun began when it was time to leave. The snow came down and tempers flared. It was quite an experience. The post

You might not need it again General Motors made a bold move that might prompt you to reconsider whether you actually need Apple CarPlay. Starting today, the automaker is rolling out native Apple Music integration to select 2025 and newer Chevrolet and Cadillac models, bypassing your iPhone entirely and plugging the streaming service directly into your vehicle’s infotainment system. Unlike CarPlay, this isn’t Apple Music mirrored from your phone; it runs directly on GM’s software platform that po

Move comes as Wagener stretches the German automaker’s design language After nearly three decades shaping the look and identity of Mercedes-Benz, Chief Design Officer Gorden Wagener is stepping aside, closing a chapter that helped redefine one of the world’s most storied automakers. Wagener will step down from the role on Jan. 31, 2026, a move the company described in a press release as being made at his own request and by mutual agreement.

Lucid has launched its first factory-backed used-car program, and the pricing on its own site says as much about EV depreciation as it does about warranties and inspections. The scheme, called Lucid Recharged, wraps certified pre-owned treatment around the Air sedan (and eventually the Gravity SUV), but the real story is how sharply nearly new cars are being discounted compared with their original sticker prices. For a brand recently named the best luxury EV brand for 2025, the numbers are blu

Buying one of Cadillac’s $400,000 Celestiq ultra-luxury EVs is no easy task. Firstly, there’s the not-so-small matter of being able to afford one. From there, you’ll need to submit a special purchase inquiry so you may be confirmed as an eligible customer. After that, there’s the long wait for the handcrafted car, which is built at a glacial rate of only two units per day. But one of the first known Celestiqs has become available for public sale via a California dealership. Loaded with options,

Reviving The Spirit of Nismo Nissan is looking to reignite excitement around its Nismo performance division through a series of expansion initiatives. These include widening the market availability of Nismo-branded vehicles, investing further in heritage restoration programs, and increasing its involvement in motorsports. The timing appears deliberate. Nissan’s longtime flagship, the GT-R Nismo, had reached the end of its lifecycle and was discontinued earlier this year, leaving the Z as the bra

Mercedes-Benz is rethinking how it bolts its cars together, and the change starts in places you would not normally notice. As part of a new circularity program, the company is redesigning components so they can be taken apart and repaired instead of being glued into a single throwaway unit. Headlights, interior panels and plastic trim are all being reworked to use screws, reversible fasteners and mono-material parts, with the goal of improving long-term quality while cutting embedded CO2.