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Revealed in production form earlier this year, the Red Bull RB17 is one of the most extreme hypercars ever conceived—just as you’d expect for a machine designed by Adrian Newey, who has designed winning Formula 1 cars for the likes of Williams and McLaren. The RB17, engineered to be even faster around a track than existing F1 cars, has just entered its final build phase. Rob Gray, RB17 technical director, also shared some of the exclusive design details about the car that will only see a 50-unit

Winding Down Whenever a new generation model is announced and about to enter the market, it is only natural that the current model on sale be gradually phased out. Slowly is the key word here, because while most people will wait for the new model, some don't mind and need a car right now. Plus, it makes no sense for the brand to kill off the model completely and lose potential sales while waiting for the launch of the new car. GMC is doing just that with its pickup, the Sierra 1500.

Japan's Rolls-Royce Long before Lexus, Toyota was already building a series of premium and luxury vehicles, albeit for its home market for the most part. The Crown is one of those models, as well as the smaller Mark II, that the rest of the world knows better as the Cressida. But at the very top is the Century, the crown jewel of Aichi. The Century made was built to commemorate the 100th birthday of Toyota Industries founder, Sakichi Toyoda. Revealed in 1967, the car has since become associated

Ford’s EV program took some major hits last year resulting in an $8.5 billion write-down. Among other things it’s killed the F-150 Lightning and scrapped plans for a 3-row SUV. But don’t count Ford out. In a major strategic shift, it’s investing billions more to develop a new line of low-cost EVs. And Autoblog was invited to get an inside look at the Universal Vehicle program before its 2027 launch.

223,000 Miles in 3 Years, This Camry Lease Breaks All the Rules With more Americans falling behind on car payments, some drivers are pushing their vehicles harder to extract maximum value. Leasing is a great option but it comes with mileage limits. Apparently, someone just hacked the system. Lease overages are usually costly, but one lessee of a 2023 Toyota Camry SE in Wisconsin flipped the script, averaging 76,650 miles annually and returning it with 223,036 miles. According to a report from Th

Noise Complaints No matter how much we adore and enjoy a properly loud engine, the fact is that not everyone does. In certain cases, automotive brands have installed new software that allows the owner to mute the exhaust during startup to avoid bothering neighbors. However, in public spaces, this is generally a free-for-all, as long as the owner of the car isn't deliberately being noisy, most people ignore it. An incident has just gone viral where one woman couldn't contain her disdain for the n

A Crossover for Everyone Is there a crossover segment that Mazda hasn't entered? There's the CX-30 at the lower end of the market, and there's the CX-5 and CX-50 for just about everyone. One can choose the CX-60 if they're looking for a junior X3/Q5/GLC alternative, along with the CX-70 for empty nesters who like the size of the CX-90 but don't need an extra row of seats. More recently, Mazda filed a trademark for the CX-40, and the next-generation CX-30 is coming soon. An even smaller crossover

Remember last year’s Nissan Leaf U.S. recall that included nearly 45,000 vehicles posing a potential battery fire risk? It looks like Canadian owners from the province of Quebec have grown tired of waiting for an effective fix from the automaker so they filed a class action suit against Nissan Canada. Lawsuit Alleges Nissan's Promised Software Fix Cannot Solve the Problem The laws

Our boy Scott Liggett is back with a new drag and drive project! After buying a 1950 Chevy coupe a year or two ago, and realizing it would be more work than he was really wanting to tackle, he sold it and sent it on to a new owner. He’s been on the lookout for something else that sparks his interest and the other day he found something we think is pretty cool. It’s a Monza, but not just any Monza. Nope, this one is a 1977 Monza Town Coupe, which is an odd little notchback but they are cool and t

I am a big fan of Rain-X. I own, and have owned, a few vehicles that don’t have windshield wipers at all and have found that if you apply it right and often enough it works wonders. I’ve tried a few other brands over the years as well, and found some to work well and others to just seem like cleaner and not repellent. So how do they compare in real world testing? Thanks to Project Farm, we’re about to find out. Check out the video below as 10 brands of windshield water repellents are put to the

Here’s gallery #4, our final gallery of PDRA East Coast Nationals action, and if you missed the photos we already posted, use the link below to check them out too. (Photos by David Whealon) The PDRA East Coast Nationals at GALOT Motorsports Park were some badass drag races and for good reason. This is one of the coolest dragstrips in the country, and when the PDRA is in town the crowds are always great. With Pro Nitrous, Pro Boost, Pro Street, and more, there is no shortage of great racing acti

There is something awesome about vintage bodied pre-runner trucks, and this dentside F100 is a great example. My uncle had a SuperCab back then, and even though I was never a Ford fan growing up I still dug it. If it was a long travel pre-runner like this, I definitely would have dug it even more. So when I saw this feature video, including some high speed whoops, I knew I had to share it. Whether you are a classic Ford fan or not, you’ll like this one. Who wants a long travel truck after watch

Here we go with more awesome vintage F1 action from the streets of Monaco! The Monaco Historic Grand Prix is one hell of an event, and it’s back after a few years off! If you dig old race cars, you are going to love this. And the way that it is organized at Monaco is something special. They organize the F1 races based on years, and they livestream the entire weekend. We shared the livestream already, and if you missed it then use the link below. But if you just want to see the independent races,

Shannon is back at the fab work on the FJ40, with the rear bumper continuing to take shape in preparation for fender flares. These two go together, so the bumper has to be just right if the flares are to take shape the way he’s envisioning them. Shannon and Jess are moving right along on the FJ40 and things just keep getting better. If you like a Landcruiser, you’ll dig this one. But if restored to factory is your jam, this one might not be quite up your alley. We dig them all, so we are in. I

A Pacific cold storm hammering the Sierra Nevada is in its peak phase today, Monday, May 4, 2026, with the Weather Prediction Center flagging both today and Tuesday at HIGH heavy snow risk, the top of the four-tier scale, a notable upgrade from the original outlook. The same upper-level low then reloads over the Colorado Rockies for a second-act event Tuesday into Wednesday, extending the impact zone from the Northern Sierra all the way to the I-70 corridor west of Denver. Peak Driving Danger Wi

Tuesday evening is Cinco de Mayo, and the storm peak overlaps with it. Anyone driving in the zone after dark will be sharing the road with holiday traffic on top of active chain controls and deteriorating mountain routes. Affected Zones Northern Front Range and RMNP — 10 to 24 inches across the foothills, isolated to 30 inches in the higher mountains of Boulder and Larimer counties. Includes Estes Park, Nederland, Cameron Pass, Red Feather Lakes, and Rocky Mountain National Park. NWS wording: tr

A Pacific cold storm hammering the Sierra Nevada is in its peak phase today, Monday, May 4, 2026, with the Weather Prediction Center flagging both today and Tuesday at HIGH heavy snow risk, the top of the four-tier scale, a notable upgrade from the original outlook. The same upper-level low then reloads over the Colorado Rockies for a second-act event Tuesday into Wednesday, extending the impact zone from the Northern Sierra all the way to the I-70 corridor west of Denver. Peak Driving Danger Wi

The Outback Has A Bounceback Chase Bierenkoven Subaru published its April 2026 sales figures, and the midsize Outback had its best month of the year (so far) with 10,552 units sold. That number represents a slight decrease of 8.3% from last April when it moved 11,501 units, though 2025 was a fairly impressive year for the Outback given it was in the final model year of its sixth-g

Like Toyota, BMW didn’t put all its eggs in the same basket when it came to electrifying its lineup. Despite being one of the pioneers of modern electrification, BMW approached it wisely, refusing to go all-in on battery electric vehicles. Through its “Power of Choice” strategic approach, BMW has given customers a broad choice of powertrains, including gas, plug-in hybrid and battery electric, often across a single platform. This has allowed it to navigate the EV downturn better than many of its

America’s Ring Rivalry Heats Up Since last year, Chevrolet and Ford have been going back and forth over who has the best American car at the Nürburgring in Germany. Both brands have clocked sub-7-minute lap times, but the last laugh currently belongs to the Blue Oval after the Mustang GTD Competition secured the fastest time for an American road-going model at 6:40.835. Now, it seems Czinger wants to join the fray after a 21C was spotted making laps at the Green Hell. The California-based automa

Most cars tend to be replaced by new generations every five or six years, typically with facelifts at the halfway point, but at Honda, some of its most popular nameplates will be stuck at the back of the revitalization queue much longer. According to a supplier memo seen by Automotive News, several high-volume vehicles will be living on until the end of the decade at the earliest, including the Odyssey, Accord, and HR-V. The same will reportedly be true of the Acura MDX and Integra, which will f

From the Archives BMW North America has a whole treasure trove of classics we'd like to drive someday. From early pioneers such as the 2002 and E9 Coupes, to modern classics like the E39 M5. The company is currently running a YouTube series on these, featuring some of the many cars in the collection. The series stars Steve Saxty, the author of countless automotive books, including BMW by Design, and Tom Plucinsky, the head of BMW Classic North America, a legend within the company's halls, and an

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

While some U.S. automakers are set to enjoy up to $2.3 billion in tariff refunds, European automakers that have been dealing with a 15 percent import tariff may see that fee jump to 25 percent after President Trump's latest threat. That's a huge hit, according to Automotive News, which reports that analyst company Bernstein has calculated the move could cost EU carmakers an additional €3.5 billion ($4.1 billion) in profits this year, and another €5.7 billion ($6.6 billion) in 2027. The move is i

Quick Lube Convenience If you’re not heading to a dealership to service your car, quick lube shops are the usual next stop. They’re quite accessible and generally cheaper, making them the go-to for basic jobs like oil changes. But there’s a tradeoff. Once you leave the dealer network, things get messy if something fails. Warranty claims can fall apart quickly, especially if the shop used non-OEM parts or skipped a step. That’s exactly what happened to this engine teardown of a 2024 Honda Accord