News

The average transaction price of new cars in America has been hovering around the $50,000 mark for a few months now, with lower-priced vehicles (under $30,000) accounting for a measly 7.5% of total sales in November. High-priced models continue to thrive, and when looking at the average prices per brand last month, Cadillac jumps out more than any other. The average transaction price for a Caddy is now a lot higher than for BMW, Audi, Lexus, and Mercedes-Benz. In fact, such is Cadillac’s resurge

A Post-Holiday Reality Check After navigating a difficult year that included setbacks such as the end of key federal EV tax incentives, Tesla is preparing to introduce significant lease price increases across parts of its lineup following Christmas Day. According to CarsDirect, the changes will apply to the 2026 model-year Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck, with the Model 3 seeing the largest increase at 67%. That means the Model 3 Premium trim will soon be offered at $499 per month with a $3,000

From the Ferrari’s Shadow to a New Supercar Era The Ferrari F40 and 288 GTO are legendary for several reasons, so much so that they're the object of tributes and modern takes like the SC40, Lewis Hamilton’s (apparently) canceled supercar project, and the resurrected 288 GTO by Automobili Torino. Both nameplates are built with almost zero compromise – not to mention manual transmissions that offer a raw mechanical connection with the car. But here’s something most people miss: both the F40 and 28

Group C race cars are some of the coolest road racing machines, so when I saw this video pop up of the Sauber Mercedes C11 that Michael Schumacher used to drive, I had to watch. When I then saw that there was also onboard video from Spa in the rain, I knew I had to check that one out too. You’ll dig this in car footage that’s for sure, so check out both videos below. Video Description: Racing the Ex Michael Schumacher Sauber-Mercedes C11 against other Group-C Legends. Full WET Lap:    • Onbo

Derek is back at it, this time picking up a Cadillac Allante, a rare and cool Cadillac from the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. They were cool cars that were more important to Cadillac than most people probably realize, as they were the predecessor to the Cadillac XLR that was based on a Corvette platform and ultimately would lead to the Cadillac V program becoming what it is. So can Derek get this Allante up and running dependably enough to make it 1,000 miles back home? These things weren’t know

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has acquired Maple Grove Raceway, securing the future of one of drag racing’s most historic venues. Founded in the early 1960s, Maple Grove Raceway is widely regarded as one of the fastest tracks in the country. Under the leadership of the Koretsky family, the facility was revitalized in recent years through modern improvements while preserving its long-standing family-focused culture. The Koretsky family will remain actively involved during the tran

Pumping the Brakes on EVs The European Commission is reportedly preparing to scrap the 2035 ban on new combustion-engine car sales – a more concrete move than the previous declaration from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. It's being shaped by pressure from automakers, particularly as U.S. import tariffs and intensifying competition from China have made selling EVs more challenging. Speaking at a press conference in Germany, Manfred Weber, president of the European People’s Party (EPP) — the lar

Check out our third gallery of photos below, and remember we’ve got a link to anything you might have missed already too! Check them all out and if you click on a photo it will expand and you can swipe through them all! (Words and Photos by Chad Reynolds) We’ve got photos from the 2025 PRI Show in Indy right here! Man this place is full of epic stuff that I’d really love to see under the tree, or under the hood in 2024. The PRI Show is where everyone that’s anyone seemed to be on hand checking

Chevrolet vs Ford, a rivalry that is as old as these two companies. Of course Mopar is in that fight as well, but in this video it is all about the big two going head to head in a Stay Tuned small block shootout. This is no high dollar big power build shootout, but rather low budget hot rod engines where bang for your buck is the goal. So do you think this latest small block Ford build can compete with the 327 Chevy they built? Let’s see in the video below. Video Description: This week on Stay

Land Rover Defender prices have climbed so far that even pre-Defender models are getting treated like blue-chip collectibles. Case in point is this 1989 Land Rover 90 V8 County Station Wagon being offered in the U.K. for £49,950 (around $66,500). Sold new by Dutton Forshaw in Aylesbury and now with just two owners and 85,854 miles, it is being marketed as a “superbly original” truck that has spent more than a decade tucked away in a heated garage as part of a classic collection.

While long term projects can be fun and rewarding, there is also nothing like a short rehab on a project that makes big progress and has big rewards. Not everyone can afford the time, money, or space that a long term project requires. So when you can spend a couple of days to a couple of weeks doing a rebuild that makes a huge difference for your project, it can be seriously rewarding, AND inspiring. And inspiration makes us want to do more with our projects and I totally approve of that. So wat

A Single-Owner Collection Heading to Paris Car collections are as varied as the stories behind them. Some focus on a single era, others chase motorsport legends, while a select few quietly assemble the most significant badges a brand has ever worn. With so much history tucked away in garages around the world, it’s hard to pinpoint which ones really are special. A Mercedes-Benz collection in Europe, however, stands out for its exotic selection of cars – and it’s about to cross the auction block n

Past Problems Point to Oil Solutions General Motors has faced substantial engine reliability challenges with its current V8 lineup, leading to multiple recalls affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles. The primary culprit behind these failures has been identified as inadequate lubrication in critical engine components. When thin oil struggles to maintain proper film strength under high temperatures and loads, metal-to-metal contact occurs, resulting in premature wear and catastrophic engine d

Six Cylinders Are Cool Again With emissions regulations beginning to ease in certain markets, some automakers are reversing course and returning to larger-displacement engines. Mercedes-Benz, for example, is reportedly preparing to drop the much-criticized inline-four hybrid setup used in the C63 in favor of a more traditional inline-six. Maserati now appears to be following a similar path, having discontinued its turbocharged four-cylinder engine in favor of a V6 for the 2026 Grecale. The V6 in

If you want the rugged crossover experience without driving something big and bulky, the Subaru Crosstrek has always been a top choice. It’s got standard all-wheel drive and doesn’t look like it’ll be out of place on a dirt road. If you want to get behind the wheel of a 2026 Crosstrek relatively affordably this month, Subaru is running a pair of lease deals on its smallest crossover. These Subaru Crosstrek leasing offers apply to the cheapest gas and hybrid trims, so here’s how much you’ll pay,

Familiar Bones, Carefully Updated The Toyota Hilux entered its ninth generation last month, but it wasn’t sitting atop a brand-new platform. Toyota stuck with the IMV architecture, a body-on-frame setup that’s been around since 2004. The company said it’s been heavily updated and reinforced, but one can’t deny that it’s an aging underpinning. Toyota could have gone with the newer TNGA-F platform – the same one used by the Tacoma, Land Cruiser, and Lexus GX in the US – but it didn’t. Instead, it

A barely driven 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri coupe with just 214 miles on the odometer is being offered for $699,900 through Ferrari Dallas on duPont Registry, giving buyers a chance to skip the allocation process for Maranello’s newest front-engined V12 GT. The car arrives as the spiritual successor to the 812 Superfast and extends a bloodline that runs from 1960s grand tourers through mid-engined icons like the Dino.

Audi's Long History with Wagons Among its German rivals, Audi was the first to build station wagons. Its first was the F103 Variant, a three-door wagon sold from 1965 to 1972. It was then followed up by the Audi 80 Estate, better known in America as the Fox Wagon. The Avant name would first appear in 1977 in the C2 100 (the 5000 in the US), although that version wasn't sold stateside, and it was really more of a five-door liftback than a wagon. The first true Avant wagon came in the form of the

With three electric motors, a twin-turbo 4.0-liter flat-plane crank V8 spinning to 10,000 rpm, and a whopping 907 horsepower on tap, the Lamborghini Temerario is more than extreme enough, right? Not according to the people at 1016 Industries, who have decided to give the mid-engine supercar as aggressive a visual presence as its powertrain suggests, and from an aesthetic perspective at least, creating the STO variant Sant'Agata won't. The Florida-based tuner has widened the baby Lambo, but also

The Microcar Resurgence One could say that microcars boomed in the postwar years in Europe. The desire for personal mobility was strong, and the 1956 Suez Crisis, which drove up fuel prices, helped their cause. Also called bubble cars, notable examples include the Messerschmitt KR200, the Peel P50, and the BMW Isetta. Microcars eventually fell out of favor, but they would remain popular in France as Voitures Sans Permis or VSC, literally meaning car without a license. These VSCs can be driven wi

Although the Honda Accord has faced declining sales this year, it’s still one of the best-selling midsize sedans in the country. If not for a Toyota Camry-sized problem, the Accord would have no rivals to worry about on the sales charts.  If you want to get behind the wheel of a new Accord, Honda has a couple of lease deals running this December. The cheapest of these makes the Accord marginally more affordable to lease than its Toyota rival, so let’s take a closer look at the numbers. Related:

Breaking Away from Tradition For as long as internal combustion engines have existed, pistons have been round. This wasn't necessarily because circular shapes were optimal for performance. It was simply the easiest and most cost-effective geometry to manufacture with the machinery available when engines were first being developed. Manufacturing technology has evolved dramatically since then, yet piston design has remained stubbornly circular.

A Price Hike, But Not Across the Board Automakers typically raise vehicle prices over time, and BMW is no exception. According to a report fromCarsDirect, shoppers considering a BMW in 2026 can expect a price increase of about 1%, translating to roughly $400 to $1,500. However, the Bavarian automaker’s all-electric lineup – as well as a handful of select models – will not be affected by the upcoming price adjustment. The report, which cites a bulletin sent to BMW dealers, notes that the entry-le

The Elusive V3 Engine V3 engines are about as rare as unicorns, having made only sporadic appearances through motorcycling history. The first known example of such a layout, with two cylinders in one bank of the V and a single on the other, was created by German motorcycle manufacturer DKW in 1955 to power their two-stroke grand prix race bikes.  Suzuki dabbled in this configurati

Built for Revs, Still Vulnerable to Failure High-performance engines aren’t built like your average commuter motor. They’re engineered to survive high RPM, withstand serious cylinder pressures, and take the kind of punishment that would quickly wear out a regular engine. Lamborghini’s naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10 in the Huracan is a good example: it revs past 8,000 RPM and is known for thriving doing so. That’s why this teardown from I Do Cars on YouTube is interesting to us. The engine cam