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Most people buying a Chevrolet Trax or Trailblazer at their local dealership probably never think about where it came from. The answer is, and has been for a few years, South Korea. GM Korea has now surpassed two million units of current-generation subcompact crossovers built, a milestone the company reached just six years after the first models rolled off the line in 2020. The figure covers the Chevrolet Trax and Trailblazer, along with their Buick siblings, the Envista and Encore GX, all ridin

Iran Conflict Is Now Making Cars More Expensive Too The Iran conflict is now hitting the auto industry far beyond fuel prices. According to a report from Nikkei Asia, aluminum prices in Japan have jumped more than 20 percent since late February amid major disruptions to supply chains across the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz remains heavily affected, making exports difficult, while some regional smelters have reportedly suffered damage during attacks. That matters because aluminum is everywhe

GM’s Transmission Troubles Continue GM’s 10-speed automatic transmission just can’t catch a break. Back in February, the company widened an earlier recall to cover thousands more trucks and SUVs, all because of a fault that could lock up the rear wheels on the move. It’s another headache for a gearbox that’s already drawn years of complaints from owners. Now there’s a new class-action lawsuit in California. The claim? That GM kept selling vehicles with these transmissions even though it already

Everybody loves a hardcore Volkswagen Golf, and the latest is designed to seek blood at one of the most demanding racetracks in the world: the Nürburgring. Volkswagen has revealed a show car previewing its radical new racer that will race at the 2027 24 Hours of Nürburgring, and the interesting thing about this car is that, like the Golf R you and I can buy and drive, this will send its power to all four wheels. To help achieve that goal and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the R brand, the Vol

Trouble Before Takeoff Just as Audi looks to strengthen its U.S. lineup with the first-ever Q9, the Trump administration has threatened to raise tariffs on imported vehicles from 15% to 25%. According to Reuters, Audi said the policy change would place a “significant burden” on its U.S. operations, especially since the Q9 is built at its Bratislava plant in ⁠Slovakia. The Q9 is an upcoming full-size luxury crossover that would indirectly take over the outgoing A8’s role as Audi’s flagship model.

The BMW Group has just released its quarterly statement, reflecting the company’s global performance over the first three months of 2026. Some aspects of it come as little surprise, such as a 20.1% overall decline in EV sales relative to 2025. This trend has been mirrored by many other automakers. BMW’s overall sales also declined, with nearly all models selling fewer units than a year ago. However, the X3 jumped out as a bright spot for the automaker, with an overall increase in sales and a sur

"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

It’s time for some more big money bracket racing and that means not one, but TWO $50,000 races going on this weekend in St. Louis! Racers across the mid west get ready, it’s time for another edition of TB Promotions Twin 50’s! Set against the St. Louis skyline and just across the mighty Mississippi from the famed Gateway Arch, sits World Wide Technology Raceway. The facility will once again host the Twin 50’s with racers from across the nation in attendance. Video Description: Part of the Ultr

These days, there are countless restomods out there that seem to be more of a reflection of the builders' vision than an enhancement of that of the original designer, and plenty of them are far removed from the cars upon which they are based. But Dutch outfit Autoforma has done something completely different with its new, one-off Audi TT restomod. Instead of modernizing the Mk. 1 TT with LED lighting, a big infotainment screen, and a five-cylinder turbocharged engine, Autoforma has restored the

Recovery Pains On the one hand, Nissan's outlook appears more positive. There's a slew of all-new models coming in, and the company is doing all it can to regain its mojo. It's safe to say that the U.S market is very excited for the return of the Xterra and several more truck-based models. Over in Japan, the reboot of the Skyline is still stirring up a good amount of buzz. Let's not forget the all-new Rogue that's already been revealed, and Europe can look forward to the redesigned Juke. But wit

Chrysler revealed a heavily restyled version of the Pacifica minivan earlier this year, but there was one problem: pricing. Not only was the base trim significantly more expensive than rivals like the Kia Carnival, but most of the popular mid-range trims were also pricier than equivalent rival models. Chrysler has wasted no time in responding to the criticism as the 2027 Pacifica begins shipping to dealers, with price decreases simultaneously announced for five trims. Here’s a look at how much y

Have you ever walked into someone’s shop or garage and seen a tool that got you excited because you realized it is something someone customized? I’ve done it too many times to count, and am always interested in seeing why someone modified their tools in a particular way. Sometimes it is obvious, but other times not so much. But when Jason from Fireball Tools put out this latest video, showing him bringing one of their fab tables and a stand up drill press together, I knew this one was going to b

AMG's Course Correction For years, AMG became known as the car company that made wheeled equivalents of sledgehammers. Back then, its cars were loud, brash, and unashamedly unruly. Forget lap times, AMG was about roasting tires and hooliganism, a stark contrast to its rivals. More recently, however, AMG had toned down a fair bit. Sure, the cars made the power, but we have to admit that the flair and the magic that defined it took a back seat. That was further emphasized by C63 with its four-cyli

It's tough not to associate news about Volkswagen and emissions with the Dieselgate scandal, but on the latest occasion, the automaker may be in trouble with the authorities for reasons that are not its own making, at least not directly. As reported by Motor1, Volkswagen could be forced to pay as much as $1.75 billion in fines because its EVs haven't been as popular as necessary for the automaker to meet overall emissions targets, and that leaves VW in a serious predicament. It needs to sell EVs

If you are fired up about the 2026 IHRA Outlaw Nitro season, you are not alone! The first two events of the year have been awesome, and this weekend is going to be race #3 from Darana Raceway National Trail! Teams are fired up and ready to rock and roll, but there are plenty of them that haven’t been on the track in months and that means there are plenty of teams that were interested in testing. Thankfully, our friend NC Promoder has been on hand all week long with testing highlights and livestr

Project 508 is in full swing and we are super excited about what is going on with this machine. We’ve got another couple videos to share below and will be bringing you more in the coming weeks as well. This drag and drive Camaro project sure has go some seriously sick fabrication going on. In this installment we’ve got video showing the new wishbone, rockers going into to tie into the chassis, and more. I love new drag and drive builds, and because I’m going to Sweden this year for Street Week

John Jackson is back at it, this time in our home state of Texas as he visits the Rio Grande Valley for the Rio Heat Show. And not only did he capture awesome cars and custom trucks, but also made a visit at a couple of really good BBQ spots. Check it out if you like cars and smoked meat! Video Description: Rio Heat Car Show & Texas BBQ Tour: Mercedes, TX Join us for an epic weekend in the Rio Grande Valley! We headed down to the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Showgrounds in Mercedes, Texas,

The BMW Group has reached a major production milestone for fully electric vehicles. At the company’s Plant Dingolfing in Germany, the two-millionth EV has just rolled off the production line. That vehicle is a BMW i5 M60 xDrive sedan finished in Tansanit Blue, and this milestone EV is now on its way to a customer in Spain. It’s a remarkable achievement for the German marque, but BMW actually reached this target a little later than expected.  BMW’s EV Journey Started Slowly

While mainstream automakers like Toyota and Nissan often feature in recall reports, whether for unusable seats in the Sienna minivan or battery fire risks in the all-electric Leaf, issues like these are not limited to cars. Motorcycle brands face similar challenges, and that now includes Harley-Davidson. The American manufacturer is recalling more than 88,000 motorcycles in the United States due to a defect that could pose a serious risk to riders. Breather Port Defect Explained

One of the hottest rivalries in the U.S. car market has just gotten hotter as Ford claims its Bronco has outsold the Jeep Wrangler—America’s top-selling off-road SUV—in April 2026. In its April 2026 sales report, Ford noted that Bronco sales were up nearly 19% year-over-year to 17,073 units; the Bronco was also up 2.7% year-to-date with 48,270 sales in the first four months of the year. In April alone, Ford said the Bronco outsold the Jeep Wrangler by its largest margin since the return of the s

The Revuelto Evolves With the Lamborghini Revuelto now about three years into its lifecycle, it seems about time for new variants to emerge, with an SV reportedly next in line. In a video shared by Varryx, what appears to be a Revuelto SV was spotted testing at Imola Circuit in Italy, suggesting its arrival may be near. Changes to this Revuelto prototype are still hard to pin down, especially since it wears red camouflage with a warning label that reads “Attenzione: Macchina Veloce,” or “Attenti

Almost 60 years This Shelby owner is one loyal fellow. From buying this Shelby Mustang GT350 from the dealer, all the way until today, he tells us a story of man and machine, an unfathomable love and loyalty throughout the years, and proof of just how long a car can last you if taken care of and given that extra bit of love. Heart and Horsepower interviewed Mike "Big Foot" Russell, the one and only owner of this 1967 Shelby GT350. His ownership proves that ownership can span decades, generation

Euro Stang The 1960s were the era of the muscle car, started and brought to international acclaim by the first-generation Ford Mustang. At first, the Mustang dominated the American landscape, selling quicker than anything ever, which then drew interest from foreign markets. Back then, it wasn't as easy as it is now to just send a model to another market; supply was tighter, and there was more competition. In Europe, Ford wanted to sell the Mustang because it was winning races there, but somethin

Not Your Usual Garage Guest Jay Leno has long featured all kinds of incredible cars, from classics like the recently showcased 1930 Packard 734 Speedster to one-off builds. But his latest feature is not exactly an everyday sight. Leno welcomed General Motors President Mark Reuss and Cadillac’s Formula 1 car, which should be the most expensive Cadillac in the garage, with F1 cars costing tens of millions of dollars. The two kicked things off with perhaps the most obvious question: why not Corvett

The electric vehicle revolution was supposed to conquer the elements; instead, the elements conquered it. The industry has spent billions optimizing aerodynamics and fast-charging curves, but the latest data from the AAA exposes a significant problem: electric and hybrid vehicles are still fundamentally failing the temperature test. General Motors AAA Temperature Study In an expan