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GM is pouring more money into the production of its gas-powered cars Detroit automaking mainstay General Motors is making a massive investment to substantially boost its output of gas-powered models at its US factories. In an announcement released on November 20, the automaker announced that it will invest $550 million in two component plants in Michigan and Ohio that directly supply plants making some of its most well-known cars, particularly as it plans to ramp up production of its larger SUVs

Toyota's New-Era V6 Faces Tough Questions Toyota's 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6, known internally as the V35A-FTS, was designed to replace the long-running 5.7-liter V8 in many of the brand's most important vehicles. It powers the latest Toyota Tundra, Sequoia, Land Cruiser 300, and the Lexus LX 600 and GX 550, giving Toyota's truck and SUV lineup a more modern, torque-rich powertrain. On paper, it makes more power and delivers better efficiency than the old V8, which is why Toyota committed to using

Inspired by the legendary Ford GT40 racing car of the 1960s, the modern Ford GT is an unfiltered racing car that rubs shoulders with exotics from Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and Bugatti. The second-generation GT went into production late in 2016, emerging as a vicious track weapon and powered by a turbocharged V6 making well over 600 horsepower. Already prohibitively priced when new, used examples are now true collector’s items, and the 2019 example seen here is no exception. With tens of thousan

We always dig the Best Of videos that come out around the new year and this one here is no different. My god there is some incredibly gnarly carnage in this one. We’re talking engine explosions, crashes, spins, and so much more! Sometimes the carnage is just jaw dropping. Drag racing’s wildest rides of the 2025 season are below! Check out the 12 and a half minute video of insanity below and tell us which carnage is your favorite. Video Description: Drag racing is a dangerous sport, and someti

It seems like more and more products nowadays make absurd exaggerated claims as to how powerful, fast, or bright they are. It doesn’t matter what you are looking for online, there always seems to be manufacturers using crazy claims to attract buyers. When it comes to jump starters, amperage seems to be the thing that all the brands use to compare theirs to other brands. But are any of their amperage claims realistic? We’ll find out in this latest video from the Torque Test Channel as he’s built

Tommy Lee Byrd, The Hot Road Hoarder, has had a VERY busy 2025 racing and show season and now he’s sharing his favorite highlights in this 1 hour special video. Tommy makes some awesome videos, including plenty of show coverage and feature videos. Plus his own projects like the Henry J gasser project, and a few others. All these make for some fun to see, but a full hour of nostalgia drag racing highlights is something pretty special. Check out all the action below and let us know what is your fa

Unreal Adventure is back and we’ve got Part 4 of the adventures where the drivers and crew learn what Washington state has to offer in the world of hardcore trails! We’re super excited to see how the 2025 edition of Unreal Adventure will play out, because the 2024 edition was awesome! I want to build a rig to take so bad! I need another project like a hole in my head, but 2026 is going to be the year where I get a bunch of my stuff up and running so maybe 2027 is the year I build my dream off-ro

The V6 is better in this case The Ferrari F80 is one of the brand's most prolific offerings in recent memory, as the limited-production supercar is meant to represent the pinnacle of the Prancing Horse's engineering teams. Unveiled last October, just 799 units of the F80 are being built to commemorate the brand's 80th birthday. But despite being pegged as the brand's ultimate supercar, the engineers at Maranello have distinctly omitted one Ferrari signature feature that has raised some enthusias

Honda’s “sticky steering” problem may feel like old news after the 1.7-million-vehicle recall in 2024 and the investigation’s closure in January, but it’s back in focus as a consolidated class action lawsuit moves forward. Plaintiffs argue the recall didn’t go far enough and claim Honda knew about the defect long before repairs were offered. With new court deadlines now in place, the case is expected to carry well into 2026. The Lawsuit and Models Affected

Happy 119th, Lancia If there's one car company that falls under the "wow, they're still making those?" category, it would be Lancia. The Italian automaker has swung wildly from barely breathing to bankruptcy for over a century now, and it's celebrating its 119th anniversary this year. A bit of an odd milestone to celebrate, but better to host its birthday every year because it can, quite literally, go at any moment. That aside, Lancia has also made some of the most iconic cars ever made. At the

Randy Pobst is a long time road racing and autocross champion who has competed in many different series, and won many championships. He’s driven an amazing variety or cars, from all kinds of international and domestic makes, but his own personal hot rod is a Pontiac Trans Am he calls the Randit and we dig it. In the video below you’ll see Randy and the gang from Ridetech outfitting his Randit Pontiac to make it the handling machine he wants. Video Description: We recently heard our friend Rand

Genesis and Its Magmatic Direction When it comes to reinvention, Hyundai seems to know when and how to do it properly. One of the brand's major moves has been beefing up its performance capabilities and street cred. The now-renowned N division birthed the much-lauded and highly influential Ioniq 5 N, one of the first purpose-built performance EVs. More recently, the Hyundai Group set its sights on adding some heat to its luxury division through the Genesis GV60 Magma, and it seems it isn't stopp

A Plug-In Hybrid 911 Once Felt Inevitable Back in 2017, reports pointed to a plug-in hybrid Porsche 911 being deep in development. The 992 platform had been described as "hybrid ready," and some early comments from engineering bosses suggested there was room for a battery big enough to offer short electric-only trips. Fast forward to today, the 911 has been electrified in its own way, but not with a charging port. The new T-Hybrid setup in the updated 911 GTS and Turbo adds meaningful electric a

Metro vans are awesome. There are a long line of Metro, Divco, Chevrolet, Ford, and more who built milk trucks, bread trucks, and local delivery vehicles of all kinds during the 1950s and 1960’s. These have been popular with hot rodders for decades, and I know I’m not the only one who would love to own one. In the video below, everybody’s beloved automotive history expert Steve Magnante is going to school us on the Metro after finding one in the wrecking yard. Check it out and let us know what y

Reality Check for the Electric Revolution  Till recently, most major manufacturers were scrambling to get on the EV bandwagon with visions of a booming electric car market in the near future. Well, the future didn’t pan out quite as expected. Charging infrastructure has been found lacking, federal and state incentives for EVs have shrunk or vanished altogether with steep tariffs taking their place, and sales never hit the stellar levels that projections would have had us believe. As a result, se

Generically speaking, I’m not a huge fan of diesel swaps into cars just to make a splash. I mean guys like Rick Fletes, who’s Duramax powered Chevelle does giant wheelstands and runs single digit ETs on the dragstrip while reliably making huge drives on Drag and Drive events all over the country. But if you are the guy that stuffs a Cummins in something just to be “that guy” good on you, but that’s not really my speed. This one here could actually be something special since it is actually going

Despite the popularity of its SUV lineup, BMW’s 3 Series sedan has seen steady sales through the first three quarters of the year. Just like last year, the company has sold over 21,000 of them over this period, as a smaller but consistent percentage of buyers remain loyal to the classic sedan. Now deep into its seventh generation, the 3 Series is still one of the top contenders in its class, and if you want one, BMW is running a few appealing lease deals this month. These apply to both the 330i

Stories ‘N Steel is a series that we love around here . On this YouTube channel, you’ll find awesome interviews with icons in the hot rodding, racing, and customs scene. Many of these icons are the artists behind some of the most famous builds, or the people who got to put their touches on them. You’ll want to watch these videos and we’ll be sharing some older ones moving forward as well, but the new season is on it’s way. Check out this great one with Keith Weesner, who’s got cool stories and f

Novitec has unveiled its wild new ESTESO Widebody SE package for the plug-in hybrid Lamborghini Urus SE, transforming the already 800-hp super-SUV into something far more dramatic. Lamborghini’s latest hybrid model was designed to bridge the brand’s performance future as it backs away from a full-EV strategy. The Urus SE sits at the center of that approach, and Novitec’s new kit pushes it even deeper into extreme-SUV territory. The tuner’s ESTESO program adds a full widebody conversion, carbon-

Growing up in a Camaro family with two first gen Camaros, a 1968 and 1969 respectively, means I’ve got some opinions on stuff you should and shouldn’t do to a Camaro. For example, is a front bumper on a ’67 or ’68 okay to remove? I hate the look, but many people dig it. One factory part that has become fair game regardless of what year your first gen is, has to be the Cowl Induction hood. They fit on a ’67, ’68, and ’69 even if they only came factory on a ’69. In the 2nd gen world the rear spoil

A Different Take on the Civic-Powered Track Toy When enthusiasts talk about ultralight machines built around Honda's high-revving performance engines, the Ariel Atom 4R usually dominates the conversation. It has the headlines, the familiarity, and the pedigree. But there's another, far rarer, option hiding in plain sight – and it comes from Australia. Spartan Motor Company has been building its namesake track car in small numbers, and while it isn't brand-new for this year, it has lingered under

Koenigsegg Looking Beyond Extreme Performance Koenigsegg doesn't need much help staying in the news. Its recent record-setting efforts, including Sedair's Spear's latest track feat, keep the brand's engineering front and center. For a company producing roughly 35 cars a year, it punches far above its weight. Yet there's a sense that the next chapter won't be defined only by lap times or aerodynamic experiments. Founder and CEO Christian von Koenigsegg has acknowledged that the company has been s

Off-Road Ready, Right From the Factory The sixth-generation Mitsubishi Triton made its world debut in 2023, and entered the Brazilian market last year. Now, for 2025, Mitsubishi have introduced a limited-run Savana edition, that takes the popular pickup’s ruggedness to the next level with a host of factory-fitted adventure-oriented equipment.  What Is It? To create the Savana, Mit

When EVs Meet Water Electric vehicles (EVs) and water tend to spark dramatic headlines, but the truth is they aren't natural enemies. Modern EVs are engineered with sealed battery packs and weatherproof high-voltage components, often proven in everything from storm floods to deep-water wading tests. For the most part, EVs aren't fragile electronics waiting to short out. That reputation didn't hold up for one Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner in Florida. According to a WFTV report, a simple 20-ounce bottle o

Midsize Pickup Battle America's pickup market used to be dominated by full-size marques like the F-150, Ram, and Silverado. However, over the past few years, a market for smaller pickups has grown, and Ram saw the potential. Last month, the Ram Dakota was re-launched in other markets, with a potential North American entry under development. Ram is keen to capitalize on the momentum by incorporating some new accessories for the Dakota for the South American market.