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Audi sales are still declining in the United States after a few disappointing years. The company sold 14% fewer vehicles in 2024 and saw another 16% drop in 2025. Things aren’t looking any better to start 2026, as Audi’s first-quarter sales have finally come in. It moved 29,886 vehicles between January and March this year, a 30% year-over-year decline. According to the Automotive News Research & Data Center, this is the first time in 14 years that Audi failed to sell at least 30,000 cars in

The Audi Concept C two-door sports car will arrive next year as an EV that sits somewhere between two discontinued vehicles, the TT and the R8, replacing neither of them. That leaves room for a halo supercar at the top of the lineup, and a recent interview with Audi Sport managing director Rolf Michl reveals that Ingolstadt is considering filling that void using the Lamborghini Temerario as a launching pad. Rumors about the R8's return are not new, with some claiming that a third-generation R8 w

Signs of Life Despite all the challenges, Nissan still ended 2025 in the black and is optimistic about bouncing back in the coming years. At the same time, the company would like to remind everyone that it can still build pretty special cars, and that there is still some adrenaline pumping through its veins. Case in point: here's the Nissan Aura RS Nismo Concept. Unveiled at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, it's a junior hot hatchback that integrates its e-Power hybrid tech with a clever all-wheel dri

Ah the 1990’s, a time that changed the world of hot rodding, custom trucks, muscle cars, and so much more. There are too many big things that happened in the 1980s and 1990s that were impactful to the culture of hot rods and custom cars, but arguably one of the biggest things to come out of the 1990’s for automotive enthusiasts was the HUGE truck scene that exploded during this time period. Mini trucks, sport trucks, custom trucks of all kinds just went nuts. For the first time ever, you could b

Crime Trends Shift Gears A report from Mercury Insurance, citing data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), states that U.S. auto theft declined by 23 percent in 2025 compared with the same period in 2024. That follows a 16.7 percent drop in the previous year, after thefts peaked in 2023. The improvement reflects a more proactive approach by automakers in addressing vehicle theft, particularly Hyundai and Kia, which had faced criticism after some of their models were found to be espec

The past few months have brought announcements from various automakers, most notably GM, that third-party infotainment platforms CarPlay and Android Auto will no longer be supported. The reason given is that these various automakers have decided to build their own in-car systems, which people at those companies feel are better than what Apple or Google can provide for drivers and passengers. This claim does not support the experience most (all?) drivers have had. CarPlay and Android Auto support

The Driver Data Business Automakers have long sold driver data to third parties for profit, though the practice has only recently come under greater scrutiny through lawsuits involving brands such as Toyota and General Motors. But it appears the approach may not continue, not only because of regulatory hurdles and growing backlash, but also since automakers are barely making meaningful profits from it anyway. For those hearing this for the first time, automakers argue that subscribing to their c

If you’ve driven almost any gas-powered car made in the last 10 years or so, you’ll no doubt have an opinion on automatic start/stop systems, the fuel-saving tech that cuts the engine when the car comes to a stop so it’s not sitting idling at red lights or stop signs. There’s an equally good chance that that opinion isn’t a particularly positive one, with many enthusiasts decrying the tech as annoying and the fuel-saving gains it brings largely unnoticeable. Despite that, nearly every new gas-po

The cost of buying a new car in the US crossed another psychological threshold at the end of last year. New data from Kelley Blue Book shows that the average transaction price for a new vehicle topped $50,000 in December, marking the highest monthly figure ever recorded and underscoring how far the market has shifted from pre-pandemic norms. Kelley Blue Book reports the average buyer paid just over $50,300 for a new vehicle in December, up slightly from November and higher than a year earlier.

If you still think the only 4.3L V6 is the one that came in a bunch of C1500 and S10s in the 1990s and 2000s then you are in for a treat! This one here is the newer LS/LT based 4.3V6 and as you can imagine that combo will support some serious power given how happy LS and LT combos are with boost. This particular one right here is coming to you from Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center, where our friend Kurt Urban runs the R&D program and has been not only pushing the limits of his own 4.3L power Cama

I’ve always been a fan of the Chevrolet Vega. These little cars have some cool Camaro traits up front that make them look cool, and they also have the ability to accept a small block up front with very little work. With that said, there are a lot of them out there with even more serious combos. Blown small blocks, big blocks, and more! It’s no wonder they have been built into every kind of street machine and race car over the years. Watch.   The post Baby Camaro? Watch Steve Magante’s Junky

The original Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a timeless icon that continues to attract buyers, so it's no wonder that the German automaker expected to build on its success by expanding the range with an all-electric variant. Unfortunately, that hasn't worked out well, but Mercedes sees another potentially profitable avenue of expansion with the crossover in these new spy shots, known as the "Little G." Very little in the way of official information has been provided by Affalterbach, but these spy shots

A Bay Area family’s Cadillac Lyriq EV experiencing a faulty 12-volt battery became a potential safety hazard when its electric doors blocked with an infant inside the vehicle. Reporting this week on the incident that happened on January 4 in Antioch, California, ABC 7 News Bay Area noted that the parents couldn’t get to their 12-month child who was trapped in the car for about 30 minutes. Mother Lacey Gunn was using the grandparents’ 2024 Cadillac Lyriq to go to church on a Sunday morning, and a

The Anti-Flex Move Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny is firmly in the spotlight – fresh off making history with the first Spanish-language album to win Album of the Year at the Grammys, and days later headlining the halftime show at Super Bowl LX, where automakers like Toyota rolled out ads. Interestingly, however, the artist appears unfazed by the glitz and glamour, even selling his Bugatti Chiron for a 2003 Toyota Corolla. A report from Hola states that Bad Bunny purchased a Bugatti Chiron to make

New engines are significantly better than older engines in many regards, but not in all of them. And new engines being better than old engines doesn’t mean that old engines aren’t good. Another important thing to remember is that better and good are not technical descriptors when it comes to anything that has to be quantified with data. So you might be able to look at data and then describe one engine as “better” than the other in a particular test, but saying that something is “good” doesn’t ac

We’re excited to bring the latest update on the future of Bandimere Speedway 2.0, as the entire Bandimere family has been diligently working to bring the racing fans and enthusiasts of Colorado a brand new Bandimere Speedway experience. After closing in their longtime home of Morrison, Colorado due to environmental and noise concerns with houses surrounding them little by little, word quickly spread that the Bandimere family was NOT leaving Colorado high and dry and that they intended to build a

I’ve been waiting for this moment. In my hot little hand, the keyfob to the first 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack available in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The first time I’ve been allowed to drive one. No salesman coming with me. Just myself and the very polarizing yet very potent heavy-hitter within Stellantis’ offerings. I had video in my hands before the embargo lifted when this version of the Dodge Charger debuted in Detroit as the all-electric muscle car. I saw it in person at the SEMA show. I wro

The Z That Started It All When it comes to Japanese sports cars, the classic Datsun 240Z is considered the benchmark for the Nissan Z line. The long hood, short deck, and clean lines have held up better than most, even now. I’ve always had a soft spot for the 240Z’s shape – enough that I once told myself I’d build one from scratch if I ever had the budget for a true passion project. This route means years spent tracking down parts, dealing with rust, and figuring out how much you want to be hone

25 Years Ago, BMW Only Had One Crossover BMW makes crossovers of every size, shape, and even propulsion these days, but that wasn't the case about 25 years ago. At the time, the folks from Munich made just one crossover model. More specifically, it's the folks from Spartanburg, South Carolina who made it — the first-generation X5. In 2001, the X3 was still a couple of years away, and those who wanted a high-riding BMW had no other choice but the X5, or swallow their pride and go for a different

The Car That Changed America Ford has introduced countless models over the years, yet the Model T – unveiled in the early 1900s – remains iconic to this day. It stands among the best-selling cars of all time, alongside the Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Beetle. But before the Model T achieved legendary status, company founder Henry Ford endured two failed business ventures roughly 125 years ago, fighting to bring his vision of an affordable car for the masses to life. After building his first veh

A one-off 1981 Ford Capri 3.0S Janspeed Turbo prototype that was nearly scrapped in the late 1990s is now for sale in the U.K., giving collectors a shot at what might be the ultimate “what if” fast Ford. Priced at £59,995 and listed by Fisher Performance Cars on PistonHeads, the car is believed to be one of four Capri 3.0S test cars Ford sent to Janspeed in period to evaluate a factory-backed turbo model, and it is widely thought to be the only survivor. It sits at the opposite end of the Ford

The Honda-Isuzu Exchange Program Back in the early '90s, Honda and Isuzu needed something from each other. At the time, Honda didn't have anything to compete with in the growing SUV market. On the other hand, Isuzu needed to bolster its passenger car lineup. Seeing that a partnership would be mutually beneficial, the two got together in 1993 to rebadge each other's models. Perhaps the most well-known fruit of this partnership was the Honda Passport. Essentially a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo, it lived l

Lancia and Rallying The long and storied history of Lancia will forever be associated with rallying. While the Italian marque's early days saw it dip its toes in Formula One, it's on the dirt where its motorsports career truly shone. It started with the Stratos, which was essentially a supercar with mudflaps, and its success was carried over by the 037. The 037 fended off the mighty Audi Quattro, becoming the last two-wheel drive car to give its manufacturer a constructor's title in the World Ra

Bentley is exploring a limited-run off-road model while preparing its first electric vehicle and a next-generation Bentayga — a combination that reflects how significantly the British luxury brand's thinking has shifted in recent years. Speaking with Autoblog at the 2026 New York Auto Show, Bentley Americas CEO Mike Rocco outlined a strategy that looks quite different from the one the company was pursuing just a few years ago. "We're not on the same track that was announced four or five years ag

High-end EVs are not in a good place. A recent report from Automotive News revealed that U.S. registrations for Rolls-Royce's Spectre EV, its only electric product at the moment, have fallen by 20 percent, and Lamborghini has canceled its first EV due to a lack of customer interest. Despite this, Bentley says its first EV, which shares its VW Group Premium Platform Electric architecture with the Porsche Cayenne EV, will be all-electric, and that it has "no intention" of converting the platform t