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Heavyweights With a Need for Speed Today's drag race pits three of the quickest, most technologically advanced electric SUVs on sale today: the Lucid Gravity Grand Touring, the Tesla Model X Long Range, and the Rivian R1S Dual Motor Performance. All three target buyers who want family-friendly practicality without sacrificing straight-line performance that rivals dedicated sports cars. While their headline acceleration figures appear closely matched, each SUV approaches speed differently. Lucid

YouTuber WhistlinDiesel, whose real name is Cody Detwiler, says he was arrested again at an airport in Tennessee after arriving back in the United States, marking a new escalation in the legal situation that has followed him since his earlier tax related case. Reporting this week describes the detention as a second arrest connected to the same broader allegations, while Detwiler’s own Instagram post adds additional claims about how the arrest unfolded and why he believes it happened. What The

If you are like me, there have been a bunch of times when you wished you had a thermal imagine camera. I use my laser temperature gun all the time, and it’s very handy, but sometimes it would be nice to see more than just that pinpoint spot’s temp while checking on engines, transmissions, and rearends. And let’s face it, in the past you needed to spend real money to get a thermal imaging gun that did anything useful. So now that you can buy everything on Amazon, including cheaper tools than have

I could name a few, but one that stands out is a 21-second clip of a bright yellow MkIV Toyota Supra built by JUN, power-sliding at Tsukuba Circuit. I’m not sure where I first saw it online, but in 2001 – four years before YouTube was a thing – you can bet I risked the prospect […] The post Who Remembers The JUN Akira Supra? appeared first on Speedhunters. View the full article

With modern cars becoming increasingly appliance-like by incorporating planned obsolescence and all but ignoring the right-to-repair, classic cars are currently more desirable than ever. Whether as an expression of individuality or simply for the joy of driving something with personality, this is true across the spectrum of socioeconomics. British engineering firms Halcyon and Evice Technologies, both founded by the same trio of engineers, understand this well, offering a limited run of electric

Repair Shop Sounds the Alarm A European repair shop reports that it has seen high failure rates when repairing Chinese-made LG NCM811 battery packs in certain Tesla Model 3/Model Y vehicles. Specifically, greater than 90% of these Chinese-made LG battery packs cannot be repaired at the individual cell level. The degradation within failing modules stands beyond what can be restored.  Compared to batteries made by other manufacturers, EV Clinic has observed significant differences between LG batte

We're Not Making This Up We're all aware that China has huge ambitions to reshape the automotive landscape. After all, it's literally the world's biggest market with literally billions of potential customers. But the country's car industry doesn't want to stop there. It also wants to make an impression in the world of motorsports. There are a few that compete on a global level, most notably Lynk & Co in touring car racing. But Chery, one of China's "Big Four," has its sights aimed at the Wo

Engine Failure That Didn’t Add Up Toyota’s 2GR-FE has long championed the brand’s reputation for reliability since the mid-2000s, even demonstrating its performance capabilities when it was used in the Lotus Evora. That’s why a supposedly blown 2GR-FE in a 2014 Toyota Avalon – shared by The Car Care Nut – is an interesting case, especially given that the car had accumulated just 11,000 miles. Both the Avalon and the 2GR-FE can now be considered part of Toyota’s past, making some background usefu

Why the heck are there so many colors of engine coolant nowadays? I mean was there really a problem with green? And if the colors matter so much, why can you buy coolant that will work with any of them? None of this makes sense! Video Description: Why are there so many different engine coolant colors — green, orange, yellow, pink, blue, purple — and why does your car care so much about which one you use? In this video, we do a deep dive into engine coolant chemistry, explaining why different

Holding the Line While automakers such as Hyundai are adjusting their production strategies to avoid the Trump administration’s tariffs on imported vehicles, Audi appears to be taking a more cautious approach. According to Germany’s Handelsblatt, Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume said that plans to produce Audi vehicles in the United States are not progressing, citing ongoing financial challenges. The possibility of U.S.-based Audi production has been discussed for years, particularly as the bra

For over a decade, the global automotive industry had committed to and invested in the battery electric vehicle concept. That narrative has now all but collapsed, confronted with fading consumer demand, volatile supply chains, and infrastructure bottlenecks. OEMs are now pulling capital out of the BEV fad and moving toward hydrogen and synthetic fuels. Hyundai What Does the Money

Seven Years Profitable, Still Under Pressure Bentley’s streak continues, with seven years of profits even as the luxury market cools off. For 2025, revenue landed at €2.6 billion (around $3 billion) – just a one percent dip – while operating profit came in at €216 million ($249 million). Profits are down compared to last year, but most of that comes from outside pressures. Tariffs, currency swings, and write-offs from cancelled EV projects all took a bite. Strip those away, and Bentley’s main bu

Bespoke for a Reason At a certain level of automotive manufacturing, things take a very sharp turn towards unbelievably custom parts building. What this means is that the more expensive and sought-after hypercar models require very specialized production methods that no mass manufacturer can provide. That type of production applies to a brand like Bugatti, the go-to for extreme performance, luxury, and brand presence. When one owns a Bugatti, it's a statement to the world that "I own the very be

Tariffs Make Things Harder, Not Impossible The new US tariffs add another 12.5 percent onto the already steep 25 percent chicken tax, making the Ineos Grenadier a pricey option in America. That’s unfortunate, because the Grenadier is the real deal for off-roaders. It’s built on a ladder-frame, packs big six-cylinder engines, and comes with hardware that doesn’t mess around. This is exactly what enthusiasts ask for, even if most never actually pull the trigger. On paper, the fix looks simple: bui

BYD launched its Denza Z9 GT in Europe with a bang. Daniel Craig, the most recognisable face of James Bond, fronted the campaign. The car itself is genuinely impressive: a 1,140-horsepower electric shooting brake that charges from 10 to 97 percent in nine minutes, covers up to 372 miles on the WLTP cycle, and crab-walks into parking spaces. In China, it starts at around $39,300. In Europe, that same car starts from roughly $134,500. That’s more than three times the price. Europe's tariff wall on

The Collector Car Market Just Got 20 Years Younger A new age is redefining the collector market. Hagerty data on the sales of collector cars shows a change in the average production year of the vehicles being sold. In addition to the high-end collector market, there is an increasing number of mid-range collector cars (with six-figure prices) being sold. The average collector car sale date has moved from 1968 to 1989 over the last 12 years. Much of the reason for this change relates to what new

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

The Good News A report by Mitchell found that repair costs for EVs have dipped slightly. That should give current owners a little more confidence, should the unfortunate happen. In the U.S, it's down to $6,395 from $6,707 or about $400 less than last year. Okay, it still sounds pricey, but it's still something. But that's pretty much where the good news ends, because EVs are still more expensive to repair than ICE-powered vehicles. The complexity of these vehicles isn't doing it any favors, eith

Florida introduced a new rule on 1 October that many drivers still don’t know exists. Earlier this year, Florida implemented a law that targets first-time speeding offenders, and now they've aimed the crosshairs at drivers with license plate decorations. What used to be a harmless bit of personal style or a common dealership add-on can now saddle everyday motorists with a second-degree misdemeanor. House Bill 253 was pitched as a targeted crackdown on people who intentionally hide their plates,

Executive Spec The De Tomaso Pantera remains one of the more distinctive icons in automotive history, combining Italian styling with an American V8 powertrain. One MY1972 example is currently listed on Bring a Trailer, and this particular car is made even more special by its provenance, as it is currently owned by Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley. This “Pre-L” 1972 De Tomaso Pantera was delivered new to Ford Aerospace’s Aeronutronic division as a pool vehicle before being registered to a privat

In the United States, gas-powered vehicles still reign supreme, and recent legislation ensures that will be the case for a lot longer than we anticipated. With federal tax credits for EVs expiring and automakers pivoting back to hybrids, gas prices remain a critical weekly consideration for millions of commuters. As some regions see prices tick up due to seasonal shifts, many areas are seeing prices drop significantly.  We dove through the data to find the areas where gas prices are significantl

A Familiar Minivan, Still Doing the Heavy Lifting The Chrysler Pacifica continues into the 2026 model year as one of the most well-rounded family vehicles on the market, blending minivan practicality with features that still resonate with modern buyers. While SUVs dominate showroom floors, the Pacifica quietly remains the smarter option for families who value interior space, sliding doors, and real-world usability over styling trends. In the Select trim, the Pacifica focuses on comfort and conve

Honda engines have a reputation for smoothness and refinement. But these characteristics were never the goal; they are a natural byproduct of founder Soichiro Honda’s pursuit of engineering excellence. His philosophy revolved around improving and refining existing internal combustion technology to build better, more efficient motors that punched way above their size. Of course, for a motor to make big power from a relatively small displacement, it needs to spin extremely fast while still being r

Anyone that works on cars and trucks is familiar with Torx fasteners and bits, as are anyone who’s done any DIY, deck, fence, or construction projects in recent years. There are some big reasons why Torx are great, like their ability to transfer big torque with little stress on the fastener, but man when things go wrong they usually go wrong in the most frustrating way possible. Torx bits seem to be made so you will have to replace them more often than anyone would expect, and some of them seem

Forbidden Fruit I find it ironic that the Japanese market is now lusting after products from Toyota's North American lineup. How the tables have turned, am I right? The first-generation Toyota Highlander was also called the Toyota Kluger. It was a five-door SUV that shared bones with the Lexus RX and debuted in 2001 as a five-seater and then reconfigured as a seven-seater by 2004. It was offered in Japan, Australia, and North America, where it was sold with either a gasoline or a hybrid powertr