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Well, That Was Quick Zacoe is back at it again, and this time it has its sights set on the all-new Lamborghini Temerario. The tuner has previewed a full carbon fiber body kit that looks like it could pass for a factory-born Lamborghini Huracan STO successor, except Lamborghini had absolutely nothing to do with it. Based on early renders, the kit leans heavily into track-inspired theatrics, adding a deep front splitter, aggressive intake shrouds, and a vented hood that dials up the visual drama.

Growing Pains Tesla is a major car manufacturer nowadays, with a global reach and a more diverse lineup. In the not-so-distant past, Tesla was still trying its best to convert people to its budding electric vehicle-first mindset. It did eventually catch on, but not without issue. A lot has come out against Tesla over the years regarding the safety and longevity of the cars and batteries it makes. One lawsuit filed against Tesla has just been settled. This one targets the safety of the car, since

The Nürburgring is open for industry testing pool evaluations, and Lexus has been spied taking advantage by giving its upcoming electric full-size three-row SUV a workout around the Nordschleife. It's called the Lexus TZ, and it's widely expected to be an upmarket version of the Toyota Highlander BEV, giving the award-winning Kia EV9 yet another rival to contend with. According to trademarks uncovered in 2023, it will be available in TZ450e and TZ550e forms, but before we discuss predicted outpu

BMW and Mercedes are stepping back from Level 3 autonomy. Both had bet heavily on eyes-off driving, but high costs, limited use cases, and weak demand killed the push. In walking away, they've handed a quiet vindication to Tesla, the company the industry spent years mocking for refusing to go down the same road. Tesla held firm at Level 2+ and built its system around cameras rather than expensive LiDAR sensors. That last point drew particular ridicule. Cameras struggle in fog, heavy rain, and lo

Somewhat unexpectedly, the new 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV has been revealed with a fastback bodystyle rather than a traditional three-box sedan shape, and it seems that Stuttgart made this decision to make up for the fact that a station wagon version won't arrive. Mercedes has confirmed that this C-Class will be the first not to be offered in longroof form, and it's because of American and Chinese buying habits that other markets are missing out on a practical C-Class wagon for the new genera

The Spring Fling at GALOT is LIVE right now with big money bracket racing going on through the weekend! If you want to see great drag racing action from one of the nicest dragstrips in the country, then you need to watch the free livestream below. Darana Motorsports Park, aka Galot, is home to the Spring Fling and this event promises some really hot action this weekend. That’s right, it is Spring Fling time and that means some of the hottest bracket racers in the country are going to be battlin

Ferrari’s first fully electric model hasn’t even been revealed yet, but one detail is already raising eyebrows. According to Bloomberg, the upcoming Luce is expected to carry a preliminary price of around $647,000 (€500,000). It sounds expensive, because it is, and immediately places the Luce above every obvious rival, including Ferrari’s own Purosangue SUV. Priced Above Ferrari’s Own Benchmark Limited Spec Automotive

I love new drag and drive builds, and because I’m going to Sweden this year for Street Week I am really excited that this new drag and drive build is being built at Auto Cut in Stockholm by Martin Lundqvist Racing Fabrication. This is going to be something special. Because they are in Sweden, they aren’t talking much in these videos and what they are say you probably won’t understand. We would crank up the Closed Captioning for the subtitles, but that wasn’t an option. We’re sharing the first tw

We’re all about made in the USA parts when they make sense, but I’m very well known for saying that crap is crap, regardless of where it comes from. The point being that you should buy the best parts you can afford, regardless of where they come from. There are a lot of great performance parts being manufactured all over the world. But if you are here in the U.S. and wanting to know how your American Made intake manifold stacks up against some import models, check out this dyno testing video whe

A Worthy Successor Say what you will about Nissan being in a precarious spot, but an injection of excitement might be just what the doctor ordered to get the brand back on track. Obsessed with its heritage and with a desire to relive its glory days, the Silvia is the only car that's left from the golden era of Japanese performance that got stuck in time. News of the next-generation Silvia has been going around, and it appears that Nissan's current President, Ivan Espinosa, can't stop talking a

Financial Reality Behind Electrification Producing a broad electrified lineup to meet various market demands isn’t as simple as it sounds; factors like development costs come into play, with BMW even allocating resources to retool its century-old German factory to support electric vehicle production. Where there is a problem, though, companies will try to find a solution, and Horse Powertrain says its new “all-in-one” powertrain is designed to help automakers streamline that process. Horse Power

Four New Chinese Audi Models Germany automaker Audi just signed a new strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese SAIC Motor, which will result in the joint development of a next-generation Advanced Digitized Platform (ADP) for new electric vehicles. ADP, which will launch exclusively in China, will spawn four new AUDI models in the coming years. AUDI As a reminder, Audi launche

A Time For Experimentation The '60s were an interesting time for the automotive industry; this was the era when multiple household brands solidified their reputations and market positions. It was also during this time that multiple brands began to sprout out of the woodwork, trying to find their niche and offer experimental products. Some of those brands produced decent cars but didn't survive beyond a short production run. One such brand and car known as the Bill Thomas Cheetah was supposed to

The City Car That Faded The Smart ForTwo once seemed like a practical solution for crowded cities. Its size made parking simple, and it stood out as a niche choice. European buyers took to it, but in the US, it struggled. Most Americans preferred larger, more flexible vehicles, and the ForTwo’s drawbacks were tough to overlook. Even so, the ForTwo built a name for itself as an efficient city car. That image stuck with Smart for years, even as the market moved toward crossovers and SUVs. Smart jo

The Next Phase of Self-Driving There has been a lot of discussion about the advancement of autonomous driving, especially now that it no longer feels as foreign as it did a few years ago. Some of the most common hurdles are cost, due to the added components such as sensors and cameras, and the legal framework, which is still trying to determine who is at fault when a fully autonomous vehicle hits a pedestrian. Still, that has not stopped automakers from continuing to develop their autonomous sys

A Global First Back in 2022, things were heating up in the EV segment. Suddenly, consumers were taking notice and were willing to experiment more with the alternative mobility powertrain. In response, all major car manufacturers kicked into high gear by announcing and introducing dedicated battery electric (BEV) models and nameplates. Jeep's first global BEV was named after the brand's legacy Wagoneer series and was the more sustainable and eco-friendly version. The Wagoneer S was launched in 20

Happy 40th, M3 The BMW M3 was built in response to the Mercedes-Benz 190 2.3-16, along with other cars that were taking wins in the world's touring car races. It made its world premiere in 1986, with production kicking off in March. 40 years later, the M3 had evolved significantly. The two-door model had been spun off into the M4, and we now have a Touring model. Power levels are insane next to the original model, too. The E30 M3 had 197 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque (192 hp and 170 lb-ft i

Cadillac’s Sportier EV Play Cadillac has built a competitive electric vehicle lineup, helping it claim the top spot in the U.S. luxury EV market last year. One of the most intriguing models in the brand’s EV range is the Optiq-V, a performance-oriented compact luxury crossover that can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds in Velocity Max mode. Beyond performance, Cadillac is also offering Optiq-V buyers a limited styling package called the Magnus Launch Edition. According to GM Authority, it i

People have always looked for cheaper and cleaner alternatives to mainstream fuels like gas and diesel, and the automotive industry today offers probably the most diverse lineup of powertrain types that have ever been available at one point in time. Besides the ubiquitous gas and diesel engines and their hybrid and plug-in hybrid derivatives, you’ve got biofuels such as bioethanol or biodiesel, cars that run on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), all-electric vehicles

I know that some of you are screaming already, but the reality is that it’s not like you can’t replace the Chevy with a Ford in this F100 if you buy it and want to “save” it from a fate worse than Chevrolet. It never ceases to amaze me that people think an engine or wheels and tires can completely ruin a vehicle FOREVER. It’s weird that someone put a small block Chevrolet in it, but whatever. Derek at Vice Grip Garage is going to dive into this one and get it out of the field and into the shop.

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

Four-Cylinder No More For those thinking of getting a Chevrolet Silverado LT Trail Boss with a base four-cylinder engine, the moment has passed. According to GM Authority, the off-road-oriented version of the full-size pickup could no longer be offered with the 2.7-liter TurboMax four-cylinder engine. The publication reports that about 200 units of the four-cylinder Silverado Trail Boss models remain. After that, that specific pickup version will no longer be available. With that, there's good n

A Winter Storm Warning for central and southwestern Montana is probably coming before the storm hits Wednesday evening, with forecasters in the National Weather Service office in Great Falls signaling a likely upgrade as the system approaches. The current Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for the high mountain zones, alongside a Winter Weather Advisory covering West Yellowstone and the tri-border area with Idaho and Wyoming. The system is expected to bring up to 10 inches of heavy wet snow to

The recent spate of lawsuits involving Tesla door handles shows no signs of abating. In a new lawsuit, the automaker has been sued after an Uber driver crashed the Model Y crossover he was driving and became trapped inside. Although the plaintiff survived the crash and a passerby managed to free him from the burning vehicle by smashing a window, he suffered serious injuries. The incident again highlights the dangers of electronic door handles, which may not function properly or at all after an a

With the introduction of the RS 3 competition limited in March, Audi seems to be preparing to say goodbye to its five-cylinder engine, and not because there's no interest from customers, but because it falls foul of incoming Euro 7 emissions regulations that will take effect in November. But according to Autocar, the engineers in Ingolstadt may find a way to keep the iconic engine alive; Audi CEO Gernot Döllner told the publication that the EA855 engine's future is "still under discussion." He a