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Fiat’s quirky but unsuccessful 500X crossover was killed off in late 2023, having last been on sale in the United States for the 2023 model year. Believe it or not, sales of the 500X have continued to trickle in this year (31 were sold in the third quarter), as the last few units to be built have been incredibly difficult for dealers to sell. The problem is so bad that some dealers are selling 2023 Fiat 500X models with over $14,000 slashed off the original price. Is this a great opportunity to

Cars and Tariffs There are heaps of cars that we wish were sold here, but regulations prevent that from happening for the most part. However, tariffs have made it harder for automakers to bring in products they believe will sell well in the US. Of course, it's not the first time tariffs have blocked cars from coming to the country. The Chicken Tax is a prime example of how it's still a deciding factor in the light truck market. But today, there are more tariffs being imposed on cars made outside

A wildly modified 2007 BMW 328xi Sports Wagon, now powered by a Maserati 4.7-liter V8 and a Nissan CD009 six-speed manual, has landed on Cars & Bids with a current bid of $9,000. Finished in Sparkling Graphite Metallic and sitting on 19-inch Volk TE37SL wheels, the long-roof BMW has been transformed into a one-off European-Japanese-Italian mash-up that blends a Ferrari-related engine family with E9X M3 hardware and custom fabrication throughout. The chassis shows 143,800 miles, though the sw

Ford built the original Boss 429 as a limited-production Mustang in 1969 and 1970, aiming squarely at the heavyweight end of the muscle car world. More than half a century later, Florida-based Revology has revived the Boss 429 name, but this time a bit differently. IN tradtional Mustang restomod style, the original design stays intact, even its iconic five-spoke wheels, but everything beneath the skin has been rebuilt with modern engineering – and the result comes with a price to match. Boss 429

Slow Charging Nightmare One of the biggest pain points customers have when buying into the EV lifestyle is the battery charging time. With EV adoption still somewhat limited, automakers have been working to address this by offering more EVs that can charge quickly. One brand, though, seems to have dropped the ball in this regard – VinFast has been slapped with a class action lawsuit relating to charging times of the VF 8 EV.

Your “Dead” EV Battery Still Has Juice When a dealer says an EV battery is degraded it’s, perhaps surprisingly, often still sitting on 70–80% of its original capacity. Research from the Union of Concerned Scientists puts that number right in the sweet spot. That is not scrap. That is a slightly tired athlete that no longer sprints, but can jog all day. DENIS CHARLET/Getty Images

A Sleek Electric Sedan Begins to Take Shape Mercedes-AMG is steadily peeling back the layers on its first ground-up electric performance sedan, the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. After months of development sightings wrapped in thick, geometric camouflage, the electric grand tourer is now transitioning to lighter coverings. The shape underneath is clearer now: a long, low silhouette with a smooth roofline, flush detailing, and lighting signatures that preview something cleaner than the brand’s earlier EV

If your favorite carmaker doesn’t make the model you actually want, what do you do? For one Subaru fan from northern Virginia, the answer was to take matters into his own hands. Stephen Ketelsen’s ideal ride is a modern WRX hatchback, but Subaru only makes a WRX sedan. This led to Ketelsen creating his own WRX hatchback, which combines the WRX powertrain with the body of a Crosstrek Ketelsen purchased back in 2020. After a lot of elbow grease and assistance from a Subaru specialty shop, the fina

Kia Pushes Further Into Adventure EV Territory Hyundai's been betting on off-road-oriented vehicles lately, with the new Crater Concept making a small splash at the LA Auto Show. Its sister company, Kia, looks just as committed to that direction. The brand already experimented with rugged "Weekender" versions of the Tasman and PV5, and the newest addition just debuted in Guangzhou: the Kia EV5 Weekender Concept. Like the Tasman Weekender before it, this version of the EV5 gets the kind of upgrad

Oracle Reimagines the Headlight Automobile headlights have seen their fair share of innovations over the years. But perhaps the most revolutionary, dare we say, is the latest lensless technology developed by Oracle Lighting, a Louisiana-based outfit specializing in automotive illumination. Oracle Lighting It’s a ground-up rethinking of what a headlight is. Traditionally, you’d fin

Touch screens are an inescapable feature in today's new cars Today's motorists are living in the age of the connected car, where technology and touch screens are not only a feature of a car, but have become the vehicle's functional nucleus. In many gas and electric cars sold on the market today, adjusting essential functions like climate control, heated seats, radio, and sometimes even child locks requires flipping through virtual buttons and layers of menus on a touchscreen. With so many of the

Yet Another Blow for Tesla’s FSD Dreams Elon Musk, billionaire entrepreneur and someone with questionable adherence to timelines, has constantly touted how revolutionary Tesla’s self-driving technology is. Apparently, it was the next best thing since sliced bread, but unfortunately, things are looking bleak, at least if you’re the CEO who thought it could be monetized in more ways than one.

What do we love so much about naturally aspirated engines? Perhaps the musicality, or the responsiveness, or the combination of both that creates an emotionally rewarding experience with every stab at the throttle pedal. Well, whatever underpins that appeal, I can say for sure that nothing turns it up to 11 quite like a set of […] The post A How-To Guide To ITBs With Project NSX appeared first on Speedhunters. View the full article

That’s what Cornes & Co did here in Japan, and with that, we’re left with The Magarigawa Club. The Magarigawa Club is not hot off the press news, it’s actually been open for a little over 18 months now, but since it’s doors have opened, I had yet to have the chance to visit and see what […] The post 3 Days At The World’s Most Luxurious Race Track appeared first on Speedhunters. View the full article

Not so long ago, restomods were almost exclusively reserved for big dollar classics and vintage supercars. But exclusivity no more, just in the last couple of years we’ve seen the JDM space sprout a few of its own resto-mods; the Built By Legends GT-Rs and TOM’S’ Supra just to name a few. That’s where the Prodrive P25 […] The post Modernising A WRC Legend: The Prodrive P25 appeared first on Speedhunters. View the full article

And rightly so, there’s so much to see, visit, do and of course eat, oh and if you happen to be a car guy or gal, then you’re in luck as there’s never been a better time to actually see the car culture in all its glory. With famed parking areas like Daikoku and Umihotaru […] The post 8 Cars In 1 Day: A Day With Drivers Lounge appeared first on Speedhunters. View the full article

That might sound like a lot, but it manages some 82 million vehicles in some of the world’s most densely populated cities daily. As a country, it should be at a perpetual standstill. Yet, ever since the 1950s, the Japanese have held a tiny little ace up their sleeves… Kei-jidõsha, or ‘kei car’ as it’s […] The post Kei & Mighty: Exploring Japan’s WAZUKA Microcar Museum appeared first on Speedhunters. View the full article

But finally, after the stars recently aligned, I managed to get the cool guys at Car Shop Glow (CSG) to bring their time attacking Mazda to a quiet location away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo’s daily chaos. I can remember the first time I laid eyes on this RX-7 – it was probably […] The post 10-Year Throwback: For The Love Of Rotary appeared first on Speedhunters. View the full article

Corner balancing a car has been one of those things that seemed off-limits to the average automotive DIY enthusiast. You can find a wide range of electronic scales from a speed shop like Summit Racing; however, a ‘decent’ set will set you back at least $1,000, and a higher-quality set will cost double that. You […] The post Project Rough: DIY Corner Balance Take 2 – With Physics! appeared first on Speedhunters. View the full article

Car meets are a rare occurrence in Scandinavia’s cold months, but with the arrival of spring and the clearing of salted roads, enthusiasts begin bringing out their cars. After a long, dark, and freezing winter, not one clear, warm day is wasted. While there are a few well-known spots for gatherings, on Thursday evenings over […] The post Nifsta Classic Cars: Stockholm’s Summer Delight appeared first on Speedhunters. View the full article

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

‘Give a man a body kit, and he’ll look cool for a day. Give him a sheet of raw carbon fibre, and he’ll look cool for a lifetime.’ Masato Nitta lives by this philosophy, and he’s built a one-piece carbon front cowl for his EK9 Honda Civic Type R to prove it. Of course, while this […] The post From The Garage To The Loop: A Kanjo-Spec Civic Type R appeared first on Speedhunters. View the full article