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Audi has announced several key hardware, software, and feature updates for five models. The group includes the A5, Q5, A6, A6 e-tron, and Q6-etron. Although these updates apply to the German market for now, all five of these models—including both combustion and all-electric powertrains—are sold in the United States, so we expect to see most, if not all, of these upgrades reach our shores in the near future. Some of these updates are a surprise, if only because they’ve been applied to still-fresh

Mercedes-Benz has opened its first public High-Power Charging site at a Starbucks in Red Bluff, California, marking the debut of its nationwide plan to pair ultra-fast EV chargers with major retail partners. The location sits directly on the I-5 corridor, one of the busiest long-distance routes on the West Coast, and features 400 kW DC fast chargers capable of adding up to 300 miles in around 10 minutes, depending on the vehicle. The chargers support both NACSand CCS, keeping the site open to al

Dodge’s all-electric Charger Daytona has been a hot topic among muscle car diehards for quite some time, but today we’re skipping the sound vs. silence debate. Instead, we’re focusing on what it’s actually like to service this new electric muscle car, why the process differs so dramatically from a traditional ICE model, and why it’s absolutely NOT a DIY job. High-voltage safety, controlled shutdowns, and strict diagnostic sequences mean even “simple” repairs take time. Certified Mopar technician

In-Car Video Streaming We now live in a world where automotive features and creature comforts are abundant. One of the most recent in-car tech that's becoming a fad these days is video streaming. Yes, some cars can now stream your favorite shows and movies. While it might seem like an unnecessary "gimmick," the streaming feature is actually a plus for family haulers since entertaining young ones during any road trip is a challenge in itself. Recognizing this, Audi has just announced that it's jo

Our friends over at The Korean Car Blog managed to spot the updated Genesis G80 Magma, now wearing the upcoming G80 facelift and packing a completely reworked interior centered around a massive 27-inch curved OLED display. The prototype appears to merge Genesis’s new luxury-sedan design language with the high-performance Magma program, giving the clearest look yet at how the brand plans to expand its enthusiast lineup beyond models like the GV60 Magma. The sighting also reinforces Genesis’s bro

Shaping Trends For the Future Where is car design heading? Answering that question is well above our pay grade, but the young designers of today will be the ones responsible for the cars of tomorrow. Hey, legendary stylists such as Giorgetto Giugiaro and Marcello Gandini were juniors once. Over in Japan, Daihatsu, Toyota's small-car specialist and maker of the great Copen, and the HAL College of Technology and Design had students drum up ideas for the future of the kei car, and some pretty crazy

Land Rover's Return to Dakar Any form of motorsport is tough, but when it comes to the ultimate test of man and machine, none come close to the Dakar Rally. It used to run from Paris to Dakar, but over the years, geopolitical issues and other factors have forced the rally to scale back a bit. In its current form, the Dakar Rally spans around 4,970 miles across lifeless, barren, and basically roadless deserts, with 3,107 miles of timed stages, and over 80 hours of competitive driving across a two

American Jeep Compass in a Limbo Jeep’s entry-level SUV occupies a simple role in the lineup, but its future in the US has been stuck in limbo. While Europe rolled out its all-new, Italy-made Compass this year, American buyers remain tied to the long-running generation that has been on sale for nearly a decade. The delay wasn’t because Jeep lacked a replacement. Stellantis needed to finalize where the new model would be built, and tariff considerations pushed the decision further down the timeli

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