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ZR1 Misses the Record, Still Stuns A stock 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has delivered a seriously impressive lap at the Circuit of the Americas, reminding everyone how deep Chevrolet’s performance bench now runs despite costing so much less than its peers. Driven by Hennessey President Alex Roys, the ZR1 Coupe equipped with the ZTK Performance Package recorded a 2:13.80 lap time. The run was completed in sub-par weather and less-than-ideal track conditions, with no vehicle modifications and no sp

Despite 1,064 horsepower in a factory Corvette ZR1, the aftermarket always wants more, and after Burger Motorsports managed to wire in its JB4PRO system to get 1,170 wheel horsepower on 100-octane race fuel, HP Tuners has now broken into the ZR1's advanced new Bosch ECM (different from the Stingray but shared with the Z06) to deliver even more. 1,180 whp and 1,094 lb-ft of torque, to be exact, and the only mechanical change is a pair of high-flow downpipes, with 109-octane race fuel supporting t

A Clash of Modern Performance Icons The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has delivered since its introduction last year, already racking up multiple performance benchmarks – including a Nürburgring lap time that beat the Ford Mustang GTD. But how does America’s most extreme production Corvette stack up against the tech-forward Ferrari 296 GTB in a straight-line battle? Thanks to DragTimes, we now have a real-world drag race between the two modern performance cars. The Corvette ZR1 lines up at the quarter-

Costco and General Motors are extending a member-only deal on Cadillac EVs into early 2026, giving shoppers a rare chance to stack warehouse-club cash on top of standard incentives. For buyers already looking at a Lyriq or one of Cadillac’s new electric SUVs, the timing is about as friendly as it gets. Cadillac

A Climate Case With Big Targets BMW and Mercedes-Benz are two of the industry’s biggest performance brands, so it was no surprise when environmental group Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) sued the automakers for allegedly exceeding their “carbon budget.” However, Reuters reports that Germany’s Federal Court of Justice in Karlsruhe rejected the lawsuit, ruling that no such budget had been allocated to individual companies. DUH – whose three managing directors stood as plaintiffs – sought to force BMW a

Facts of the Case In March 2022, a driver in her 2021 Tesla Model 3 lost control of her vehicle along Interstate 87 in Yonkers, New York. Conditions at the time were snowy and icy, and the vehicle crashed into two medians as a result. The driver sustained injuries from the resulting crash, per the police report. Given the conditions at the time, traffic investigators concluded that the accident was caused by a combination of high speeds and an 'unsafe lane change.' There was no mention of what t

The Court Steps In The slowdown in electric vehicle adoption became more pronounced following Donald Trump’s re-election, as his administration shifted some policy priorities toward other infrastructure projects. Notably, the administration moved to suspend a $5 billion initiative created to help states expand EV infrastructure, including the buildout of public charging stations. That decision, however, was later ruled unlawful by a federal judge. According to Reuters, U.S. District Judge Tana L

E-Commerce Accessories One huge segment of the aftermarket scene that exploded during the pandemic is accessorizing through e-commerce platforms. Brought about by the restriction of being at home, petrol heads the world over began to take to the internet to indulge in their passions. Over the years, we've seen aftermarket parts for all types of cars become more accessible through online selling platforms. Temu has grown as an alternative to more expensive online brands. Usually, Temu products ar

Cristiano Ronaldo is not a man who does things quietly. With a net worth estimated at $1.4 billion and annual earnings of around $200 million, he has the means to back that up at every turn. The footballer's car collection spans hypercars, supercars, and luxury SUVs, estimated to be worth well over $25 million. So when a 1-of-20, bespoke open-top Mercedes-AMG G-Class becomes available, and you happen to be playing for a football club with very specific colors, ordering one in those exact colors

A Red Flag Warning is in effect today, March 30, across parts of Wyoming, Idaho, and western Nebraska, as a dangerous combination of extreme wind gusts and critically low humidity creates rapid fire spread conditions across the central High Plains and Intermountain West. The National Weather Service is treating this as a critical fire weather situation, and authorities are urging the public to avoid any outdoor burning or ignition sources throughout the day. Fire weather outbreak This outbreak

Cruz Pedregon Racing announced that crew chief Jason Bunker has departed the organization to explore new opportunities. The team thanks Bunker for his hard work and wishes him nothing but success on the road ahead. Pedregon finished eighth in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and won the NHRA Reading Nationals in 2025, his first win since 2022, the 40th Funny Car victory of his career. The change comes at an exciting moment for CPR, as the organization ramps up its efforts to elevate

Ram And Cummins Turn Up The Incentives Over a year ago, Cummins agreed to pay $1.675 billion after the EPA found its 6.7-liter diesel engine let too much nitrogen oxide slip through in real-world driving. In short, they pollute the environment. That engine powers a huge number of Ram heavy-duty pickups, so the impact was big. Part of the deal was a promise to update the emissions software on about 630,000 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks built from 2013 to 2019. Cummins also has to get at least 85 perce

When the guys at Iron Trap Garage pick up a new project, they sometimes find themselves with stuff that most people wouldn’t try to save. They have an eye for what something can become and, because they try to build everything to be period correct, they aren’t afraid to cut things up and fix repairs or modifications that have been done over the years. It isn’t always the easy way, but it is the right way and they are good at it. In this video they are taking a drag chassis from one of their pro

One Wrong Move From Disaster Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system has faced widespread safety scrutiny, with some incidents escalating into lawsuits. However, a recent report by CBS Austin highlights a scenario in which the system appeared to perform effectively during a situation that could have otherwise turned fatal. Clifford Lee, an owner of the all-electric Cybertruck, was traveling at approximately 75 mph on a two-lane stretch of Highway 54 in New Mexico when a pickup truck traveling in

Tesla’s self-driving systems have been a subject of debate for years now. Fans of Autopilot and Full Self-Driving praise the convenience they provide, but critics have blamed the technology for causing accidents. It’s been only a few days since a federal judge refused to overturn a $243-million verdict related to a Tesla Model S crash, leaving the automaker to take at least some of the blame in the incident. Now, a Tesla Cybertruck owner is seeking over $1 million in a Texas lawsuit after her ve

Over the past year and a half or so, Koenigsegg and Czinger have been trading blows in a fight for the outright production car lap record at the famed Laguna Seca Raceway in California. Each armed with multi-million dollar hypercars with four-figure horsepower outputs, the two boutique automakers have been battling for supremacy with the finest of margins. For example, the time set by the Jesko Attack last year (1:24.86) was just 0.58 seconds ahead of the time set by the 21C in 2021, and when th

America’s Ring Rivalry Heats Up Since last year, Chevrolet and Ford have been going back and forth over who has the best American car at the Nürburgring in Germany. Both brands have clocked sub-7-minute lap times, but the last laugh currently belongs to the Blue Oval after the Mustang GTD Competition secured the fastest time for an American road-going model at 6:40.835. Now, it seems Czinger wants to join the fray after a 21C was spotted making laps at the Green Hell. The California-based automa

American hypercars are rare, especially ones that manage to combine outrageous performance with a jaw-dropping design. California-based Czinger Vehicles is one of the few American companies successfully taking the fight to Europe’s elite. Based on the standard Czinger 12C, this one-off VMax variant delivered through Prestige Imports in Miami may be its most stunning creation yet. Finished in a dramatic shade called “Royal Venom,” the hypercar looks like a spaceship that belongs in an art museum.

The Boss 302 Mustangs and Z28 Camaros, battled it out on road courses all over in the late 1960s and put on a hell of a show while doing it. With seriously under rated 302 cubic inch V8 engines, 4-speeds, and some of the most talented drivers of the times, these cars were immediate icons in motorsports. So when you find one in a junkyard, that’s a rarity. But how rare are they? Thanks to our friend Steve Magnante, we get to take a look at this great find and learn some Boss 302 history. Check it

Here comes Stage 13! It’s the final stage of Dakar Rally 2026, and will determine who’s going to take home the win. These racers are still going to have to race in this stage, and there are definitely finishing positions that could flip flop. The bike guys are particularly tough and crazy, but everyone has to earn it whether on two or four wheels. This race is still very much up in the air, as anything can happen in the desert. We’ve been sharing every day’s coverage from the 2026 Dakar Rally a

Here comes Stage 12! There is just one more stage after this, but that doesn’t mean Dakar 2026 is done. It may be getting closer and closer to the end of the 2026 Dakar Rally, but there is still a lot to go for these racers. The bike guys are particularly tough and crazy, but everyone has to earn it whether on two or four wheels. This race is still very much up in the air, as anything can happen in the desert. We’ve been sharing every day’s coverage from the 2026 Dakar Rally and today is no dif

Dakar Rally 2026 is on! The worlds longest, toughest, and most infamous off-road race has started and we couldn’t be more excited! Famous racers and teams, well known for their prowess in the sand and on Dakar in general, have already been struggling which is just more proof of how gnarly this race really is. There are a lot of new cars and new teams mixed in with proven cars and older teams, but it’s the little things that matter at Dakar. If you don’t take care of your equipment, and keep you

It’s Rest Day at Dakar 2026, but that doesn’t mean that everyone is just sitting around. In the video below you’ll see where everyone stands now as drivers and crew, along with their race machines, get a bit of a break and a rest. The crews of course were also making sure machines are ready for Stage 7, as there is still a lot of Dakar 2026 left to go, and a lot going on for Rest Day. We’ve been sharing every day’s coverage from the 2026 Dakar Rally and today is no different. Watch the video to

Super soft sand and the biggest dunes of the race, all after spending the night in the middle of the desert in tents and working on their own rides, means Stage 10 is going to be a tough one. Speed is key in Stage 10 because slowing down in the soft stuff will make a really tough stage even tougher. It may be getting closer and closer to the end of the 2026 Dakar Rally, but there is still a lot to go for these racers. The bike guys are particularly tough and crazy, but everyone has to earn it wh

Here comes Stage 11! How will it compare to the previous 10? Speed was key in Stage 10 because slowing down in the soft stuff will make a really tough stage even tougher. It may be getting closer and closer to the end of the 2026 Dakar Rally, but there is still a lot to go for these racers. The bike guys are particularly tough and crazy, but everyone has to earn it whether on two or four wheels. We’ve been sharing every day’s coverage from the 2026 Dakar Rally and today is no different. Watch t