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The level of technological sophistication Chinese vehicles have reached in recent years must have been impossible to anticipate two decades ago, when domestic automakers started making their initial inroads into overseas markets. At the time, ICE vehicles from Chinese brands lagged way behind those manufactured by established automakers from North America, Europe, Japan and South Korea. But the advent of the electric vehicle into the mainstream in the mid 2010s has provided a level playing field

A Case of Mistaken Identity Remember that orange Genesis G80 Magma we reported last week? Turns out, it’s not quite what we thought. Genesis is still interested in building a BMW M-rivaling luxury sports sedan, but this specific car has a different story. Apparently, that bright Magma Orange G80 seen in the Middle East is actually called the G80 Performance. It’s not built by Genesis itself, either. Instead, Dubai-based W Motors – the same company that developed the GV80 Desert Edition – handled

Chevrolet just announced that the current C8 Corvette lineup will receive no additional models, with the last model added being the Grand Sport. In the same breath, Chevy said that the CX and CX.R Vision Gran Turismo hint at what next-generation Corvettes will look like. And we've had the pleasure of seeing both in the flesh at the 2026 New York Auto Show – and they might be the wildest models on display. A Fully-Electric Corvette Hypercar

The Nichols N1A is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Designed by Steve Nichols, the mind behind the dominant McLaren MP4/4 Formula One car, the N1A shares a similar mantra. In photos, the N1A looks like a car that belongs on a track or in a museum. Seeing it in person at the 2026 Salon Privé Concours only reinforces that impression. It's striking, low to the ground, compact, has an engine with way too much power, and only comes offered with a manual transmission. Did we mention

We’ve shared a few galleries of photos from David Whealon and Richard Pasley, but this is our last gallery from the 2026 Gatornationals. Check them all out below by using the link to all the galleries we’ve posted so far! (Photos by Richard Pasley and David Whealon) – NHRA Drag Racing at the Gatornationals was off the hook yet again in 2026! The week started with new drivers, crew chiefs, and teams, plus record breaking performances in testing, and ended with big wins and happy fans. This is th

(Photos by David Whealon) – It was a cool, fast, and adventurous weekend for the stars of the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lucky for us, we have great photos from our dude David Whealon who was on hand shooting all kinds of race cars, from nitro burners to door cars and everything in between. He was on hand for the first running of the Outlaw Street class as well, so we’ve got those photos for you to check out too!

(Photos by David Whealon) – It was a cool, fast, and adventurous weekend for the stars of the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lucky for us, we have great photos from our dude David Whealon who was on hand shooting all kinds of race cars, from nitro burners to door cars and everything in between. He was on hand for the first running of the Outlaw Street class as well, so we’ve got those photos for you to check out too!

When Maintenance Isn’t the Problem The 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 doesn’t have a flawless track record. It’s seen as one of Ford’s sturdier modern turbo engines, but, like most small-displacement turbos, it brings its own set of quirks. The standard advice still stands: keep up with maintenance, and you’ll probably steer clear of major problems. Regular oil changes and proper servicing usually pay off. But what if you follow the book and the engine still fails? That’s exactly what happened with this

Oh what fun it is to ride in a lots of horsepowers open sleigh! Westin Champlin is one goofy dude, and he’s a riot to be around, so it should come as no surprise to anyone that he’d build a V8 powered sleigh. I love it, and love the enthusiasm. Check it out and let us know what you think. Do you approve of the build? How would you build a V8 powered sleigh? And should we build one next year and have some kind of sleigh shootout? Perhaps. Let us know.   The post Westin Champlin Built a V8 Po

A Lamborghini Nobody Babied Supercars usually live easy, pampered lives. One or two careful owners, low mileage, and a garage that’s cleaner than most kitchens. This Lamborghini Huracán didn’t get that treatment. YouTuber Rob Ferretti, who runs the exotic rental company Gotham Dream Cars, bought a 2019 Huracán Spyder and immediately put it to work in his fleet. Over the next five years, hundreds of customers drove the $260,000 V10-powered convertible, piling on 53,000 miles of launches, New York

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

The Transmission That Many Drivers Love to Hate Few parts in a modern car spark as much debate as the continuously variable transmission (CVT). For some, it’s a smart way to squeeze out more efficiency. For others, it’s the most annoying transmission you can get. Most of the complaints come down to how it feels to drive. Instead of fixed gears, a CVT uses a belt or chain between variable pulleys, which can make acceleration feel stretchy and disconnected. But it’s not just about how it drives. T

If you are used to driving modern Formula 1 cars, and someone throws you into a Model T Ford, you are probably scratching your head and wondering who thought to design things so backwards compared to 2026 standards. But it’s fun driving different cars, so I’m sure these guys had fun when they were told they got to drive some special Fords that represent 100 years of advancement. And because anytime two or more people are going the same way in a car, truck, van, bike, or boat, it is automatically

One of the many complaints that automotive enthusiasts have about electric vehicles is that they can’t work on them themselves because they are dangerous and require special tools. And while this is a worry most shouldn’t have, it’s still something car guys and gals talk about. So what if there was a cheap, run around town, commuter, that was affordable AND repairable at home? That’s the idea behind the Slate, or so say the manufacturers. Now I’ve never seen one in person, but I have to say tha

On a Nevera hypercar, Rimac has elegantly integrated a charge status indicator into the bodywork with a trio of lights on each rear fender, just behind the side intakes. But Porsche may have found an even better way, according to a new patent filed in Germany, reports Motor1. Instead of light fixtures, the patent proposes integrating a technology that would allow racing stripes to appear and fade to indicate various things, like the charge status or even the drive mode of the vehicle. To achieve

There is a reason why that cool car has Montana license plates When I attended my first few collector car shows and cars and coffee events as a curious, camera-wielding car enthusiast, one of the things I first noticed besides the sheer volume of Ferraris, Porsches and Lamborghinis was that a considerable portion came with Montana plates screwed into their licence plate holders. When I made this observation known to a friend, he brought me aside and told me that there were two rules when it come

I think most hot rodders have the same problem as Tony when it comes to finishing our rides. I know I’m the same way. I think it’s Attention Deficite Hot Rod Disorder. ADHRD. We all suffer from it at some level, but Tony has become kind of famous for it. So in this video here he’s going to try to actually finish the HEMI Swapped 1970 Dart that they have been putting together. Will he pull it off? I’m ready for more burnouts! Video Description: We’ve been building one ultimate street/strip 1970

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

Heavy duty axles for off-road rigs have come a long way over the years and putting “tons” under a Jeep, or anything else for that matter, is the norm anymore. And you can buy all kinds of kits for swapping Dana axles of all kinds, plus GM’s 14bolt, and of course all the other late model heavy duty axles. But as rigs get more power, bigger tires, bigger axles, and more weight, the other components take more of a beating. This is especially true of spindles and hubs on the front of these rigs. So

Aiming for the Three-Pointed Star Wind back the clock about 60 years ago, and it could be said that BMW wasn't entirely a direct competitor for Mercedes-Benz. Its flagship sedan, the E3 Bavaria, was noticeably smaller than the W108 300 SE of the era, but all of that changed by the '70s. The '70s saw the introduction of the Series models we now know today. The 5 Series was first introduced in 1972, followed by the 3 Series in 1975. After that, BMW finally had a true rival for the Mercedes-Benz S-

The Subaru Legacy: Why it’s Important If there’s one model that brought Subaru to the modern age, it’s the original Legacy. Launched in 1989, it’s officially been retired for the 2026 model year, so we thought it would be a good time to revisit it. The car was designed to take on the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry in sales, and the Mitsubishi Galant in motorsports. It was Gunma's first true midsize sedan, and was worlds away from the brand’s previous efforts. The first-generation Subaru Legacy is

As gas edges toward $4 a gallon, the math around buying a car is changing. According to Bloomberg, that's roughly the point at which the total cost of owning an electric vehicle drops below that of a gas-powered car. Consider what $4 gas actually costs week to week. The average American drives around 230 miles per week. In a typical car getting 28 miles per gallon, that's roughly 8.2 gallons, or about $33 a week just in fuel. Over a year, you're looking at spending $1,700 at the pump. Charge tha

Building a Reputation Honda in the 1960s were an engineering pioneer in the internal combustion space, driven by founder Soichiro Honda’s ‘engineering first’ philosophy. The proving ground for the company’s creations during this time was the Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing World Championship, where the realisation that several smaller, lighter pistons can be made to accelerate and change direction much faster than fewer larger and heavier ones led to the development of landmark engines like the 250

All across the country and the globe, gas prices are high, so much so that Ford is now offering gas incentives to U.S. buyers, and many drivers are considering switching to EVs. But buying a new car is the last thing most of us need right now, and there's a new AI-driven tool that may be able to help. As reported by The Drive, a tool originally designed by two engineers to track beer prices takes advantage of user-submitted data, crowdsourced photos, and robocalls (not all information is availab

The Nissan Party at 7/11 kind of reminds me of our meetups at Taco Bell or Circle K back in my street racing days, but when you first hear it you certainly don’t think this is a MUST STOP place to visit in Tokyo Japan. That is until you watch the video and then you know that this place is definitely a must stop attraction for any car folks in Japan. Check out the video below and let us know what you think. And if you know somewhere outside of the US that we should be visiting to check out their