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Programme Solitaire’s Next Creation Programme Solitaire is Bugatti’s answer to modern coachbuilding. It’s not about trim levels or ticking boxes on a configurator. Instead, each car is built for a single owner, with no compromises and no production shortcuts. The first result was Brouillard, a one-off coupe that launched last year. Built on Bugatti’s current hypercar platform, it stood out for its long-tail design, custom bodywork, and the familiar quad-turbo W16 under the hood. Soon after Broui

Reports of the W16's death have been greatly exaggerated. While the W16 Mistral was the last series-productionBugatti to feature the quad-turbocharged 16-cylinder engine, the 1% of the 1% can still commission one-offs based on the Chiron, and following the debut of the Brouillard in August, a new report from The Supercar Blog claims that another such exclusive one-off is coming in January 2026. The publication's sources haven't revealed much, but it's safe to assume that Bugatti Solitaire's seco

Not Good Enough The intentions of GM in launching the Buick Envision were good; it was meant to be a more premium offering than the likes of the Honda CR-V and Toyota Rav4, but with specs matching those of European marques without the European pricing. On paper, this sounds like a winning decision and recipe, using the upscale name and branding Buick is known for, but at more affordable prices. While it may have worked on the onset of Envision's life, it seems people are no longer taking to it.

Derek is back at it, this time with a Buick LeSabre, a car he’s actually bought and modified several times. Not this one in particular, but one that looked almost exactly the same. This one has been swapped already, so it’s got to be road ready right? Considering what comes out of some folks garages, I wouldn’t bet on it. But that shouldn’t stop Derek from finding his way into the driver’s seat and down the road in this one. Check it out as he takes it home to the Vice Grip Garage. Video Descri

The year’s gotten off to a bad start for the U.S. auto industry, sales tumbling by 6.3% during the first quarter, with only a handful of brands in the black. Buick definitely wasn’t one of them, demand down by nearly a third year-over-year. There are plenty of headwinds facing manufacturers, including record high prices, rising fuel costs and high interest rates. But Buick faces its own unique set of challenges crippling a brand that has faced a long, on-and-off struggle survival. Point your fin

A Long Time Coming for the Envision The Buick Envision has been coming to the US from China since 2017, quietly carrying a 25 percent import tariff the whole time. Built under the SAIC-GM partnership, it’s the only Buick in America that gets hit with these extra duties. Most buyers probably never noticed, but that tariff has been baked into the price for years. That’s about to change. GM has confirmed it will start building the Envision’s successor in the US starting in 2028. When that happens,

Clamping stuff to the workbench so you can grind or sand on it is a pain sometimes. And if you are having to move and flip and rotate your part to grind on multiple surfaces, it can really take some time. It might not be a big deal if you are only grinding on one or two parts, but if you are doing lots of grinding then that wasted time can really add up. If you have looked for magnetic grinding tables or grinding chucks then you know these things are not cheap. I’ve seen a few folks build their

Vapor blasting, or wet blasting as many people call it, is a media or sand blasting method that uses water and sometimes an added detergent. The water and abrasives combine to clean and slightly polish metals without big heat buildup. In many cases, blasting parts with a vapor blaster will create a finish that is incredibly close to a brand new finish. Sometimes it takes a more flat factory cast look and makes it more satin or semi gloss which is really nice as well. But vapor blasting systems c

The 1967 Corvette is arguably one of the most popular Corvette’s in history, and is certainly the most popular mid-year model as it was the final year for this body style and the one with the highest horsepower thanks to the famed 435 horsepower, tri-power equipped, 427 cubic inch Big Block. This particular ’67 that the guys at Horsepower Depot are putting together will have considerably more power than that, so let’s see how it’s coming along so far and we’ll keep updates coming. Video Descrip

The Martin Indy Special is, well, special. Not only because it isn’t some bolt together simple project, but also because of the way it has been built. While the look is traditional, the spirit is something more. This is a collaboration of thoughts, technology, history, and emotion, and in the video below you’ll see the first part of this project come together with this great documentary video. I’d tell you more, but watch it yourself. It’s worth the wait. Video Description: In this 27-minute s

It seems like more and more products nowadays make absurd exaggerated claims as to how powerful, fast, or bright they are. It doesn’t matter what you are looking for online, there always seems to be manufacturers using crazy claims to attract buyers. When it comes to jump starters, amperage seems to be the thing that all the brands use to compare theirs to other brands. But are any of their amperage claims realistic? We’ll find out in this latest video from the Torque Test Channel as he’s built

I’ve always wanted to either widen a set of wheels in my shop, or rehoop a set of wheels to make them a completely different diameter and/or width. So when I saw this video, where a set of rare and cool 1970’s Spinstars were getting new hoops, and being turned into a bolt together two piece wheel, I was pretty stoked and knew I needed to check it out. In this video there is some lathe work that goes down, but I’m sure some of you could get creative and come up with an alternative method. It’s go

We’ve shared a couple of Lone Star Roundup videos so far, and can tell you that it was a heck of a show as usual. Because this show has gotten so big over the years it has turned into not only the main Roundup Show but also a bunch of pre-parties and night time cruises. There are people all over Austin and nearly every parking lot has got cool cars in it. Check out John Jackson’s video from Busty’s cool bar and jukebox. Video Description: #LonestarRoundup #BustysBar&Jukebox #Carshow #hango

Pretty much every car enthusiast on earth has at one point or another fantasized about owning their own racetrack, a place to go hell-for-leather without the restrictions of speed limits, traffic and all the other things that restrict our fun on the road. There’s currently an opportunity for that fantasy to come true for one particularly wealthy car fan, as Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, a club-level road course in the Californian desert a few hours east of Los Angeles, is up for sale at $26 million

I’ve been fortunate enough to be at a couple of parties in the condos outside turn 2 at Texas Motor Speedway and can tell you that they are pretty cool. I went to a party in one of them where the guy who owned it also owned Danny Sullivan’s Spin and Win Indy Car and had it on display inside the condo. It was cool as hell. But it is kind of rare to see these things come up for sale in recent years, so if you always dreamed of having one of these, now is your chance. There are a bunch of amenitie

I’ve heard about counterfeit tools a lot in the last few years. Stuff that looks like DeWalt or Milwaukee, but that is just a cheap fake. And some that even say the brand name on them! Hell, I’ve seen folks share pics online that look legit but then you pay attention and there is a letter missing in the name or a logo that isn’t quite right. And I’ve heard of folks getting auto parts in a box that says a brand name on it, but that ends up with some generic part in the box instead of the real thi

Shady Dealings Buying a car is a very complicated process, a filled experience; it isn't as straightforward as walking into a dealership, choosing, and buying the car of your choice. In reality, it requires a lot of back-and-forth between the dealership and the customer to obtain all necessary approvals and documents. Sometimes, without anyone's knowledge or consent, some of the people who work for the dealership engage in dubious sales practices to trick buyers into overspending or to cheat the

We have some friends with crazy, crazy, crazy low mileage muscle cars and classics, so we know they exist, but it still blows my mind when I see one. In the video below you’ll see Fluffy and Leno taking a look at, and cruising in, Fluffy’s 1989 Camaro IROC-Z. It’s cool on its own, but when you realize this sucker only has 400 miles on it. That’s not going to stop Leno from putting more on it of course, but it’s pretty cool that it is basically a new car. I approve. Video Description: Jay Leno

Eyes on the Grid Following reports during last month’s Chinese Grand Prix that BYD was considering a move into Formula 1, Nikkei Asia has confirmed the automaker is now in talks with the series. BYD Vice President Stella Li said participating in the sport would be a good opportunity to “put our technology to the test.” That would be an interesting development, given that BYD does not have an extensive motorsports program. But for those who haven’t been following F1 closely, the 2026 engine regul

The BYD Datang, or Great Tang, offers 5-minute flash-charging, long-range powertrains, three rows of seating, and up to 784 hp. With prices starting at $36,700, it's easy to see how BYD managed to gather over 100,000 bookings for the Datang only two weeks after its unveiling at the Beijing Motor Show. The Datang is effectively offering Maybach-level presence for mid-trim Honda Pilot money. BYD

BYD Takes the Lead BYD has overtaken Tesla to become the world’s best-selling battery-electric vehicle (BEV) maker, outselling its U.S. rival by roughly 600,000 units in 2025. The Chinese automaker reported a 27.9% year-over-year increase, selling about 2.25 million BEVs, compared with Tesla’s roughly 1.63 million units (down by 9%) over the same period, BBC reports. These figures are based on each company’s respective sales reports, meaning they don’t indicate how individual buyers chose one br

Chinese EV Dominance in the UK The biggest electric vehicle brand in the UK right now is not Tesla, Ford, or even Mini. It is a Chinese automaker BYD. According to new SMMT registration data, BYD sold 12,754 fully electric vehicles in the UK between January and April 2026. That gives the brand more than 7% of the country’s EV market, enough to overtake long-established rivals including Tesla, Kia, BMW, and Volkswagen. The achievement becomes even more impressive once you consider that BYD models

Chinese manufacturing giant BYD, through its Fang Cheng Bao luxury brand, unveiled the Formula SL at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show—a 1,000-horsepower electric sedan engineered to disrupt the market currently dominated by the likes of the Tesla Model S Plaid and Porsche Taycan. Seriously Quick and Curiously Contemporary Historically, the Fang Cheng Bao sub-brand built its reputation entirely on rugged, boxy off-roaders. The introduction of the 'Formula' sub-brand marks an aggressive, targeted pivot

In April 2026, BYD exported 135,098 vehicles — every single one of them either fully electric or a plug-in hybrid. That number, striking on its own, becomes remarkable when you hold it up against Tesla's likely global deliveries for the same month. Tesla doesn't publish monthly figures, only quarterly ones, which means we're working with an informed estimate. But the math by CleanTechnica tells a fairly clear story. Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles in the entire first quarter of 2026. Divide tha

This is Not Your Typical Affordable Chinese Car For years, coverage around Chinese automakers has centered on value. Brands built momentum by undercutting legacy players with aggressive pricing and solid tech. That narrative is now being challenged at the very top end. According to a report from CarNewsChina, BYD has sold its most expensive production vehicle ever at the Beijing Auto Show 2026. The Yangwang U9 Xtreme commanded a staggering $2.76 million per unit. The U9 Xtreme is a limited prod