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Very few automakers are getting involved in this year's Super Bowl, and Toyota and Cadillac are the exceptions. The latter will be presenting its livery for its debut in the upcoming Formula One season, while the former is focusing on family and three decades of the RAV4. The ad was put together by the advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi and is titled Superhero Belt. You can watch the 30-second spot for the big game further down in this article, but the title refers to the term that the ad'

Toyota’s V6 Recall Keeps Growing The saga with Toyota’s non-hybrid 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 continues. In the latest round, the Japanese marque has confirmed that another 44,000 model-year 2024 Toyota Tundra trucks in the US have been added to the recall list. That brings the total number of vehicles recalled for the V35A-FTS engine family to nearly 270,000 since 2024. This engine isn’t just powering the Tundra – it’s also used in several Toyota and Lexus trucks and SUVs, like the Lexus LX and GX

A Luxury Flagship That Isn’t Going Fully Electric We’ve known for a while that Toyota’s new ultra-luxury division, Century, isn’t going fully electric. That decision alone puts it on a different path from brands like Jaguar, which are moving toward all-EV lineups. For buyers who see internal combustion as part of what makes a luxury car special, Century is sticking to that formula. Even better, recent reports from Japan indicate that the upcoming Century Coupe, based on the car shown at the 2025

A good trailer is invaluable, and I’d argue that a huge portion of the population should own one and doesn’t even realize it. But one thing that happens to so many trailers, is that they get forgotten until you need them, and that means that maintenance isn’t usually very well done. The good thing is that most trailers really only have one or two things that need maintenance, but one of those is wheel bearings. According to Dexter axles they recommend you lube bearings once a year, or every 12,0

I’m a big fan of trailers, and I own a few different sizes. With that said, I am one of those people that is always contemplating another size to add to the fleet because they are just so handy. Don’t want to lift heavy stuff into the way too tall bed of your new truck? A small utility trailer will make your life much easier. But there is nothing worse than having a good functional trailer and then having to rig up for every trip. Instead, make sure the trailer is ready to go at a moments notice

Can these turned up street trucks make it down the track without pitching their drivetrains on the ground? I’m always curious as to how capable these turned up modern trucks really are when it comes to putting in work. I mean I know that some of them pull trailers, but pulling a sled on the truck and tractor pull track is a whole different thing and can be really hard on transmissions, axles, differentials, and steering parts. Let’s see how they fair!   The post Truck Pulling 2025! Wild Unl

John Jackson is back at it, this time in Alabama for the Battle in Bama and the OBS Nationals. This was an epic weekend at Talladega Super Speedway, and the trucks that showed up were really something special. Whether you are into late models or classics, minis or fullsize rigs, you will dig something at this show. And if you are like us you are going to dig a bunch of things. Check it out if you like custom cars and trucks! Video Description: Wild Weekend at Battle in Bama 2026: If you’ve ev

Trucks Gone Wild has been putting on shows for 20+ years now and have created a style of event that has been imitated by many. But there is still just one Trucks Gone Wild, and with 15 different events going on this year there is something for everyone. Hell, they are even putting on their own ocean cruise! Check out the video below, where the Bounty Hole from No Mans Land during Plant Bamboo’s Muddy Valentines is giving everyone a run for the money. Watch mega trucks give it their all and see w

Lowering the bar According to new reports published on December 2 by Reuters and Bloomberg, sources close to the Trump White House told the outlets that the administration is prepared to introduce newly adjusted fuel economy standards as soon as Wednesday, December 3, in an effort to lower what it sees as a barrier to new car affordability. The unnamed sources stated that executives from Detroit's Big Three manufacturers, including the CEO of Stellantis, Antonio Filosa, as well as senior officia

Lee Zeldin, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said earlier this week that the controversial start-stop fuel-saving technology in cars could be eliminated. But, together with President Trump, Zeldin has just announced a far more polarizing and extensive rollback of emission regulations for vehicles in the United States. The Obama-era 2009 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Endangerment Finding and subsequent federal GHG emission standards have been eliminated. These standards were ap

Once again, Pres. Donald Trump is revising his tariff playbook, this time announcing he will increase tariffs on European auto imports to 25%, up from the 15% figure set in a trade deal the U.S. and EU reached last year. The move comes at a perilous time considering the economic challenges already posed by Trump’s war with Iran. And it could cost European automakers and suppliers hundreds of millions of dollars in additional tariffs each month, based on forecasts previously made by EU officials.

Once again, Pres. Donald Trump is revising his tariff playbook, this time announcing he will increase tariffs on European auto imports to 25%, up from the 15% figure set in a trade deal the U.S. and EU reached last year. The move comes at a perilous time considering the economic challenges already posed by Trump’s war with Iran. And it could cost European automakers and suppliers hundreds of millions of dollars in additional tariffs each month, based on forecasts previously made by EU officials.

Trump Returns to America Enamored by Small Japanese Cars It looks like Europe isn't the only continent going crazy over Japanese cute-utes. President Donald J. Trump returned from a trip to Japan, charmed by the ultra-compact “kei” cars that fill the narrow urban streets of Tokyo and other Japanese cities. Speaking at the White House on December 3, 2025, Trump told reporters: “They’re very small, they’re really cute… How would that do in this country?” He said he had authorized U.S. Department

In case you missed it, President Trump said on Friday that he had signed an executive order announcing the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. This will be an IndyCar street race that the White House says will be free to the general public, with a live broadcast on Fox Sports. This will be the first-ever motor race in the capital, near the National Mall, with the last official street race held on July 4, 1801, when President Thomas Jefferson celebrated the first Independence Day at the Wh

Canada is moving ahead with plans to allow Chinese-made electric vehicles into the country, and US President Donald Trump isn't happy about it. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump slammed the decision as disastrous, warning it could have serious economic consequences for Canada and ripple effects across North America. His comments were later echoed by US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy on X, escalating an already sensitive debate around EV trade, tariffs, and geopolitical influence. Trump

Tariff Fight Continues One of the latest developments in the Trump administration’s tariff push is the possibility of raising import duties on European cars from 15% to 25%, a move that could severely affect brands without U.S. manufacturing, including Audi. But while tariff debates continue, a federal trade court has blocked the administration’s new 10% global tariffs, ruling them unlawful, according to Automotive News. For context, the new tariffs do not apply to imported cars and auto parts,

The auto industry has been scrabbling to adjust after President Donald Trump introduced heavy tariffs last year, and although the Supreme Court has blocked many of these tariffs, auto tariffs have remained in place, keeping car prices high. Analyzing financial reports that were available at the time of publication, Automotive News (subscription required) reports that U.S. tariffs have cost automakers "at least $35.4 billion since 2025." That's more than 10% of America's GDP, which is projected a

In the latest escalation of his ongoing battle with Canada, Pres. Donald Trump said in a social media post he may block the opening of the $4.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Detroit to Windsor, Ontario. The nearly completed 1.6-mile span has been long sought by domestic and foreign-owned automakers who complain an older span across the Detroit River can’t handle the constant flow of truck traffic moving autos and auto parts between factories on both sides of the border. In a p

Trump Administration Sought Mercedes HQ Move Mercedes-Benz Group AG CEO Ola Källenius confirmed that the Trump administration attempted to persuade the automaker to move its global headquarters from Germany to the United States. In an interview with German outlet The Pioneer, Källenius said the proposal came about a year ago through US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The offer included tax relief and other incentives intended to relocate the company’s executive base out of Stuttgart. Källeniu

Gas prices have risen astronomically since the war in Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, blocking tankers from delivering their liquid gold. Prices are some $1.385 per gallon higher than they were a year ago, with the national average price of gasoline soaring to $4.520 per gallon, and with Americans feeling the pinch and an end to the conflict out of sight, the White House under the Donald Trump administration is looking for new ways to ease the burden. Energy Secretary Chris Wrig

A Presidential Crush Meets a Pocket 4×4 By now, you've probably heard about President Donald J. Trump confessing his newfound love for kei cars – you know, the diminutive machines in Japan meant for tax breaks and tight city streets. He liked them enough to openly wonder what they'd be like on American roads and even hinted at pushing regulators to allow them in. That sounds swell if you're one of the many fans still holding out hope for a Suzuki Jimny (formerly known as the Samurai) comeback in

The Trump administration’s tariffs have continued to wreak havoc in the automotive industry in 2026. Just this week alone, Trump threatened Canada with 100% tariffs after it moved to lower its own tariffs on Chinese EVs. Trump believes Canada’s decision is disastrous and could result in serious economic consequences across North America. In the latest tariff saga to hit the auto industry, Trump has raised tariffs on South Korea to 25%. Last year, the U.S. and South Korea agreed to a trade deal f

(Photos by Ken Hughes • Words by Darr Hawthorne) • Tucson Dragway’s inaugural Fuel Altered Chaos delivered pretty much what its organizers hoped for: a stand-alone, headline event built entirely around the many Fuel Altereds in the West and Southwest, proving there’s still a serious audience for these racecars. Held at Tucson Dragway, track owner Jim Hughes together with Chris Graves brought Fuel Altereds back to a venue that has had a strong altered, funny car and nitro scene over the decade

Here we go with Part 2 of Tony Angelo’s bumpside Ford build continues! Here we go with Part 2, where all of it really starts coming together to make the noise and the tire smoke. I love donor vehicle builds like this one. What I mean by that is when you buy a car, or parts from the wrecking yard, to build something new and exciting in a way it never was before. My 1956 Chevy station wagon for instance, has a 1994 Caprice 9C1 cop car chassis and drivetrain under it. It was a great way to get a mo

It’s alive! Here’s the Part 3 video in the series, and that means actual driving! Yes, this thing is going down the road in this one and showing off all the bits underneath. I love donor vehicle builds like this one. What I mean by that is when you buy a car, or parts from the wrecking yard, to build something new and exciting in a way it never was before. My 1956 Chevy station wagon for instance, has a 1994 Caprice 9C1 cop car chassis and drivetrain under it. It was a great way to get a modern