News

The U.S. Treasury will soon be forced to start writing checks – a lot of checks – following the Supreme Court’s ruling that the Trump administration had no Constitutional power to collect an estimated $175 billion in tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA. That’s now been backed by two other rulings, including one by Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York, who declared importers were “entitled to benefit” from those decisions wit

2027 Will be Big for Brabus Founded by Bodo Buschmann and Klaus Brackmann in 1977, Brabus started out as a tuner primarily for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Today, it's a manufacturer of high-performance vehicles, building some of the wildest and fastest cars ever made. By next year, the company will celebrate its 50th anniversary, and the party is already getting started this year. Brabus has revealed the Bodo, and it's named after its late co-founder, who passed away in 2018. Had Buschman been aroun

When OEM Isn't Enough Bentley is known for making bespoke exquisite machines that should not leave its customers wanting more. However, if that happens, there are tuning companies that add their own touch to brands and models to boost performance and further individualize looks. Brabus is one such company, a German firm that gained notoriety by modifying Mercedes-Benz models. Brabus creations became known for their sinister styling and over-the-top performance enhancements – even adding Smart ca

Brabus Meets the Urus SE The Lamborghini Urus SE already stretches the definition of a luxury SUV and is the brand's best-selling vehicle. Its twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid setup delivers serious performance with electric assistance, positioning it as the most advanced Urus yet. From the factory, it is fast, expensive, and visually aggressive, even before options are considered. That still wasn’t enough for Brabus. Best known for dominating the Mercedes-AMG tuning world, Brabus has now applied it

Early Brabus Nowadays, we all know Brabus as one of the go-to tuning firms outside Mercedes-Benz. We've all seen its numerous creations over the years, of very high-performance, yet visually striking, takes on Mercs. Back in the 1990s, though, Brabus was still carving out a name for itself in the industry, content to experiment and fiddle under the radar. One of its builds of the time has just reached the auction block – and it's as rare as they come.

Early Clues Surface Brabus has released new teaser images on social media of a new coupe that, based on its silhouette and design cues, could be derived from the Aston Martin Vanquish. One of the hashtags, “Bodo” – a reference to company founder Bodo Buschmann – is believed to hint at the name of the brand’s latest project. Few details have been disclosed, but given how Brabus typically tunes its cars to unlock more power – as seen in its 986-horsepower Mercedes-AMG GT S E Performance build – th

Inside the Madness Brabus has built a reputation in the automotive world for its extreme car builds and big-ticket creations that most people will never get to experience. But perhaps the closest we can get is through this new docu-series coming to Amazon Prime Video, which should show what it takes to run a luxury brand that works on high-end models from marques like Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. Titled Brabus: One Second Wow, the docu-series – made in collaboration with i&u Studios – will spa

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing? A lot of people are divided in their opinions about the Honda Prelude; most call it a wannabe sports car, while others praise it as a good grand tourer. Some people seem to be trying to find the limit. Despite its apparent sporting tendencies, the Prelude truly leans more towards being a cruiser than a canyon carver. Evidence seems to be out there, as the auction world has just posted two almost brand-new Preludes for sale. Sadly, both are listed with significant damage

GM’s L87 V8 Woes Continue This year has been rough for General Motors, which has been dealing with an investigation, a recall, and multiple lawsuits tied to its 6.2-liter L87 small-block V8. The safety campaign affects nearly 600,000 L87-powered trucks and SUVs from the 2021–2024 model years, making this reported blown L87 engine on a relatively new 2026 GMC Yukon shared on Reddit especially hard to ignore. According to the original poster, the GMC Yukon was delivered on October 30, 2025, follow

"New Tahoe Leaks" Yet another GM vehicle issue has surfaced. After purchasing a brand-new Chevrolet Tahoe from the dealership, this owner experienced a unique feature: water cooling for the dashboard and infotainment system. Jokes aside, a video was posted on X, featuring a Tahoe leaking all over the dashboard and center console. The footage was captured on the owner's smartphone and shows a stream of water dripping from the headliner around the rear-view mirror while the car was driving down

The automotive industry has quietly ushered in the era of the "beta-tester" consumer. Today, the rush to deploy highly digitized and experimental software-driven platforms has left buyers playing the role of corporate guinea pigs, and they pay for the privilege. The TeslaCybertruck stands tall when we discuss this. Affected by a list of mass recalls since its launch—ranging from separating wheel studs to detaching trim—the stainless-steel truck has consistently delivered disruptive aesthetics ov

It turns out that there are some weirdos out there that not only hot rod cars and trucks, but also their cordless tools. I had no idea about this until I started following the Torque Test Channel on YouTube and saw them talking about cordless impacts that had been modified with different hammers and anvils and batteries and more. It’s nuts that we car guys and gals can’t help but modify everything else in our lives as well. So if you were going to build the most powerful cordless impact on the p

Relying on Hydraulic Brake Systems Since Time Immemorial Braking systems have stuck to the same playbook for a very long time. Step on the pedal, hydraulic fluid travels through lines, pressure builds, and the calipers bite down on the rotors. It doesn’t matter if you’re driving a city hatchback, a big SUV, or a supercar – the basics haven’t really changed. Braking tech has definitely moved forward – drums gave way to discs, ABS and brake force distribution arrived, and now we have regenerative

The British Auto Racing Club is in full swing for the 2026 racing season as weather in the UK is getting nice. They put on races all over the UK and feature a ton of variety when it comes to race cars and trucks. Yes I said trucks. They race everything from big rigs to minis at these BARC races, so you’re always in for some fun. Check out the racing action from last weekend’s Cadwell Park race as we welcome all kinds of fun machines to the race track again. Video Description: The British Autom

I know that we live in a time where it seems like we get to see every bit of racing that we want to, but the truth is that a ton of it is behind a pay wall now that means seeing all of it is expensive, if not hard. But in the 1990s and early 2000s there were cable tv channels that had shows and racing coverage about every kind of racing you could imagine. One of the hottest series in the world, and one that intrigued those of us in North America to no end, was the British Touring Car Championshi

Like most of the country, we’ve had some weird weather down here in Texas over the past couple of months. From absurdly warm to bitter cold, and everything in between. Like many, we were iced in at times and even when the roads were clear we have had some really cold and dry weather which makes doing anything outside a challenge, let alone trying to put down 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower to the ground on the streets. But that is exactly what was going down at this Texas Cash Days event. Lucky for us

It’s time for some love for this 1971 F100. It doesn’t need much to make a very big difference in how this thing looks, so in the video below it’s getting some slot mags, new tires, and some paint love. Not new paint, just some love to the paint that is already there. This is work you can do at home with your project as well, so check out what Mortske is doing to one of his favorites. Video Description: I’ve always wanted to try some slotted mag wheels out on my 1971 Ford F100 and it needed sm

Engineering Masterclass We often overlook Bugatti as a brand nowadays; we're so used to the idea that they exist in that realm of ultra-speed machines. However, back in the day, Bugatti was the pioneer of the Hypercar segment. The Veyron pushed the boundaries of what was possible: an ultra-luxury, comfortable, yet otherworldly-powered coupe capable of 250 mph. To those who don't know, the follow-up wasn't supposed to be the Chiron; in the works at the time was a sedan version of the Veyron call

Bugatti doesn't make the fastest car in the world anymore. Therefore, they have expanded beyond four wheels and into elite cycling with the Bugatti Factor ONE. Developed with Factor Bikes, the project applies hypercar engineering principles to create what the brand claims to be the fastest UCI-legal bicycle in the world. Limited to 250 units and priced at $23,599, the Type 35-inspired bike is even rarer than a Bugatti Chiron. Bugatti is not a stranger to rare passion projects. From one-off commi

In 1999, Bugatti revealed the Veyron with extraordinary, almost unbelievable figures, kickstarting an automotive arms race that has not since slowed as the hypercar segment was truly born, and more than two decades later, Molsheim is paying tribute to its era-defining masterpiece — and the man who made it happen — with this, the Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage. The name is a deliberate tip of the hat to Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Karl Piëch, without whom the Volkswagen Group may have crumbled, Audi may have sur

Bugatti’s Programme Solitaire Expands With a Clearer Vision Bugatti’s ultra-exclusive Programme Solitaire is gaining momentum with new details emerging about its next one-off hypercar. When news first broke that the marque was planning another bespoke model following the Brouillard, speculation ran rampant, but clarity is finally coming into focus. Bugatti confirmed that Solitaire will remain limited to just two coachbuilt hypercars a year, each built to embody a unique chapter of the brand’s hi

Rewriting the Rule Book The Bugatti Veyron ushered in the era of the hypercar, creating a whole new class of automobiles that pushed the very limits of what we believed was possible on four wheels. A brainchild of the then Volkswagen Group Supremo Ferdinand Piech, he was extremely meticulous about the Veyron achieving hyperspeed while staying classy and comfortable. This pushed the team to create the standard Veyron, already capable of a staggering 250 mph top speed. Wanting more, they eventuall

Not All Hypercars Live Under Covers For years, enthusiasts have criticized exotic car collectors who treat their vehicles as “garage queens” – a term used for cars that are rarely driven and spend most of their lives in storage. To be fair, keeping them tucked away can help preserve their value, especially in the case of icons like the Ferrari 250 GTO, which can command eight-figure prices at auction. At Bugatti Rimac, however, CEO Mate Rimac takes a different approach. In a recent Instagram pos

The spectacular Bugatti W16 Mistral is one of the most powerful and exclusive roadsters in the world. Its iconic W16 engine and a production run of just 99 units guarantee its collector status. Now, one of the automaker’s most loyal customers has commissioned a thoroughly unique W16 Mistral called ‘Caroline’, named after his daughter. In stark contrast to the sheer muscle of the 1,578-horsepower powertrain, this particular Mistral has an especially elegant, feminine specification. Inspired by th

When Customization Goes All the Way Bugatti’s Sur Mesure division takes customization to a level that goes far beyond the usual. This is the team behind the Hermès Chiron and the lavender W16 Mistral. If an owner has a specific vision, no matter how detailed or unusual, Sur Mesure is set up to make it happen. Its newest project, however, sticks to that approach but shifts from fashion to something more natural. Meet the W16 Mistral “Fly Bug” – the fourth in a series of insect-inspired builds, ea