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The National Weather Service has Winter Storm Warnings active for the South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon, plus the East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. What is heading for the mountains starting this afternoon is not a routine April shower. A deep Pacific trough is pushing cold air and heavy moisture into the range, and the snow level is dropping fast. Totals above 2,500 feet could reach 21 inches from Marion County to Lane County in Oregon, with 6 to 12 inc

For decades, the Porsche 996 was the 911 that purists had all but disowned. Being the first water-cooled 911, it was an affront to the air-cooled aficionados who ran the local Porsche clubs. From its “fried-egg” headlights to its at-the-time bulky design, the 996 assumed its role as the ugly-duckling 911. Little did we know, everything about the 996 that was then scoffed at, is exactly what would make it the ultimate attainable enthusiast car in the 2020s.

Tolman Revives a 1990s Icon A shift is underway in the restomod world, with overlooked performance cars now gaining recognition as cultural and engineering icons. Few embody that change better than the Honda/Acura Integra Type R (DC2), long regarded as one of the purest front-wheel-drive driver’s cars ever built. British specialist Tolman has applied its “sympathetic” restoration philosophy to the model, focusing on preservation rather than reinvention. That renewed appreciation is also being re

Reading Between the Lines Lamborghini has issued a press release highlighting its Few-Off Roadster lineage, essentially the open-top versions of its halo cars. While the release does not introduce any new information, a report from The Supercar Blog suggests that the latest few-off model, the Fenomeno, could receive a Roadster variant as early as May 2026. That could explain why the Italian marque is suddenly revisiting its Few-Off Roadster lineage. Not that anyone’s complaining – these models t

Rolls-Royce has just created what may be the first EV ever to be immune to depreciation. The British automaker announced its new invitation-only Coachbuild program specializing in ultra-rare EVs last month, and this is the first product from that initiative, dubbed Project Nightingale. Not only is this an exceptional production-bound concept, but it's also a hint of what future Rolls-Royce products could start to look like, eschewing current Rolls-Royce products' horizontal headlights for a desi

If the Porsche Macan and BMW X3 are a little too German for your tastes, there's still a stylish Italian alternative, and it's about to be updated for the 2027 model year. The Autoblog spies have laid eyes and cameras on the updated Maserati Grecale in both combustion and Folgore EV forms, and after looking at it inside and out, it seems that the Stellantis-owned marque will be doing as much to its luxury crossover as it will to its GranTurismo and GranCabrio. That is, not much. Still, with the

A New Dawn for BMW Over 60 years ago, BMW introduced the Neue Klasse models that would eventually define, and save, the company. Today, the Neue Klasse name has been brought back, again to set a new direction for BMW. This isn't just a new design philosophy; it also includes a new approach to designing powertrains, chassis systems, and on-board technologies. All of these were first applied on the iX3, which is proving a success so far, followed by the recently introduced i3.

The BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class have long been two of the best luxury SUVs you can buy. In the U.S., they’ve consistently been best-sellers for the brands as they sit at a size and price point many American buyers find appealing. Often used as family vehicles, safety is a top priority when shopping for a X5 or GLE, but which one is safest? We’ve compared them based on the latest ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). While both 2026 models can be considered safe,

Filling the Void The automotive world mourned the loss of the original Land Rover Defender, an icon so beloved that it transcended generations and remains relevant in modern times. Sometimes the demise of one is an opportunity for the birth of something new, and out of the loss of the Defender came Ineos. Ineos takes the core philosophy left behind by the true rugged off-roaders of yesteryear and adds the right modern touches to ensure that the cars they make are extremely capable and livable fo

It's finally happened: Porsche has created a convertible version of the sublime 911 GT3, and as the first of its kind, Porsche has endowed it with several upgrades from the limited-edition 911 S/T. It's called the 911 GT3 S/C, or Sport Cabriolet, and it's not quite as hardcore as the S/T, nor will it be as rare. The engine is the same as that of the 992.2 GT3, meaning it gets the camshafts of the 992.1 GT3 RS, resulting in 503 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque—15 less than the S/T. 0-60 takes j

(Photos by David Whealon) – The PDRA Carolina Nationals from Darlington were cold and challenging, but we’ve got a bunch of photos from David Whealon showing just how cool the cars and racing action were. While they were not able to finish the event, because of weather and cold track temps, the final two rounds of eliminations will be contested at this weekend’s East Coast Nationals at Darana Motorsports Park GALOT. That means fans and racers are in for three big days of racing with Thursday’s a

The Numbers Get Real Slate Auto initially drew attention with plans to sell electric vehicles for under $20,000. However, that pitch shifted after the loss of the $7,500 federal tax credit last September 2025, prompting the company to revise its expected starting price to the mid-$20,000 range. Even so, Slate Auto continues to show signs of momentum, including backing from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The latest is a $650 million Series C funding round led by TWG Global, according to Automotive Ne

The Comeback We Didn't Expect For the most part, American automakers have all but abandoned sedans in the home market. Ford doesn't have anything to offer in that class, while GM has only Cadillac to sell these four-door cars. As for Stellantis, its lone offering is the Dodge Charger. You can literally count all the American sedans sold stateside with one hand. The irony is, GM and Ford are still selling sedans outside the U.S. GM's Chinese operations still have loads of them, while Ford has a m

We love tool tests around here, and while we know many of you out there are super loyal to mustard or ketchup, aka DeWalt or Milwaukee, we’re not really that particular. Yes I understand why folks stick with one brand to keep batteries compatible, but the truth is that there are more good cordless tool brands now than ever, and the cordless tool wars never seem to stop. They don’t always market directly at their competitors, but in this case DeWalt most certainly is as they say their new right a

The Crossover Corolla Getting Ready for Its Next Step The Toyota Corolla Cross only showed up in the US in 2022, but it’s been on sale elsewhere since 2020. That means it’s still a fresh face in automaker’s lineup, but it’s already closing in on the usual window for a full model change. Now, there’s a clearer idea of when the next step is coming. According to the latest issue of Japan’s Best Car magazine, the all-new Corolla Cross is penciled in for 2028. They’ve also dropped some early hints ab

Last week, General Motors announced that it had attracted the designer of the F87 BMW M2 to lead its Advanced Design studio in Pasadena, bringing European influence to future American cars, and now the reverse has happened at McLaren. The British marque has poached a designer from an American company, appointing Kemal Curic as its Chief Design Officer, and that's a big deal. Curic was at Ford since 2004 and not only led design for its luxury brand, Lincoln, but was also responsible for the styli

The EV Struggle Is Real BMW had a tough year of selling EVs in the United States in 2025. Pure EV sales in 2025 dipped by 16.7% compared to 2024, with the largest drop in Q4 of 2025, falling 45.5%. While BMW isn't the only brand to be hit by slow EV sales, it's eager to regroup. However, the first quarter of 2026 is proving that it's tougher than it seems, EV sales are down 50% comapred to Q1 2025. Moves are being made, and one significant change is coming.

Old race cars are cool, but old race cars owned and raced by the same people for decades is even cooler. That is exactly what this cool 1955 Chevrolet is. Rene Garza is the man behind this great ’55, and we love him for it. We’re going to let Tommy Lee Byrd, the Hot Rod Hoarder, tell the story only as he can. This is greatness. Video Description: Rene Garza has been winning races for more than 50 years, always in the same car! This 1955 Chevy 210 was his daily transportation through high schoo

It’s time for some IHRA Stock and Super Stock video, this time from our friend Bobby Fazio at the IHRA Pro Am at Virginia Motorsports Park. We’ve shared other photos and video from the event already, but as far as we are concerned you can never have enough Stock and Super Stock video so here we go! Video Description: We had perfect weather for the recent IHRA event at the newly acquired Virginia Motorsports Park! I was on the property pulling double duty—working on Lenny Lottig’s Mountain M

Wheels and tires make or break a car. When combined with the right stance, the wheels and tires on your ride can dramatically change the look, character, and feel of any car or truck. With one simple change of wheels and tires you can change a car from race car to hot rod, lowrider to custom cruiser, and more. The style of the wheels, along with the size and fitment, can make a really big difference. And if two identical cars have the same style of wheel, but different backspacing/offset and dim

Betting Big on America Ford has long championed its commitment to America, and last year was no exception. The Blue Oval recorded the highest level of U.S. vehicle assembly in 2025, reinforcing its support for jobs and communities stateside while continuing to meet mobility needs with models like the F-150. A combined 1.8 million Ford vehicles were assembled and sold in the U.S. last year. The graph in the press release comparing industry assembly and sales did not disclose the names of the clos

The Lucid Air Pure is widely recognized as the most energy-efficient EV you can buy right now, achieving 5.0 miles per kWh. But that's assuming the half-shafts are still connected to the drive motor on the rear axle. According to a recall filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the rear-driven base model of the Air may have loose half-shaft bolts, potentially resulting in the half-shafts being disconnected from the drive unit and leaving drivers stranded. The recall affect

A Cult Favorite Goes Electric At its recent Vision event in Japan, Nissan unveiled one of its most unconventional future models yet – the all-new, all-electric Nissan Juke. While more mainstream reveals like the new-generation Nissan Rogue e-Power and returning Xterra grabbed headlines, the Juke’s return in EV form is arguably the bigger story for – at least for us. First introduced stateside in 2010, the Juke immediately carved out a niche with its polarizing design and playful driving dynamics

Nissan has taken the covers off its most crucial future model to be sold in the United States, the next-generation Rogue. Since topping over 400,000 sales in the U.S. in 2018, Rogue sales have declined, with under 220,000 models sold here in 2025. The 2027 Rogue—badged as the X-Trail in other markets—gets an edgier design and new e-Power hybrid powertrain. It aims to recapture the model’s popularity and move it closer to the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V; these rivals have had hybrid powertrain opt

Keeping the Skyline Alive Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa is keeping true to his promise of keeping the Skyline alive. After all, it's one of the longest-running nameplates in the brand's history, spanning nearly 70 years. Ending its legacy now sounds like a waste, given that the name is revered in its home market of Japan. During the presentation of its long-term plans, as well as the reveal of the all-new Nissan Rogue and first look at the returning Xterra, the Japanese marque gave a sneak peek of th