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Extreme Heat Warning: An Unprecedented March Event on Desert Highways The National Weather Service has issued Extreme Heat Warnings across wide portions of Arizona, California, and Nevada as a historic late-winter heat dome parks itself over the Desert Southwest and produces temperatures no one driving these roads has ever encountered this early in the year. This is not a typical hot spell. It is the first Extreme Heat Warning ever issued in March in Arizona's recorded history, beating the previ

We may be well into March, but extreme winter weather in parts of the United States hasn’t let up just yet. As of Tuesday morning, freeze warnings are in effect across most of the South and spreading into the Southeast, according to the latest information from the National Weather Service. Following a major snow storm in places like Minnesota and Wisconsin since the weekend, an extremely cold spell has followed. By contrast, parts of California are under an extreme heat warning, expected to las

As car enthusiasts, we’ll watch just about any automotive movie, even the bad ones. Thankfully, F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt, landed firmly in the “great” category, and now it’s officially getting a sequel. After becoming Apple Original Films’ most successful theatrical release and earning serious awards recognition, the high-speed drama is set to return. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed the news in an interview with the BBC. The F1 Film Universe Is Expanding

Fire Erupts During Development Test Drive A development-phase Hyundai Santa Fe test vehicle was destroyed after catching fire during road testing in South Korea. Fire crews fully extinguished the blaze, but not before the vehicle was engulfed and rendered a total loss. The Santa Fe involved was reportedly an export-spec model undergoing real-world validation testing. According to Korea's Naver, the driver noticed smoke rising from the hood while driving, safely pulled over to the shoulder, and e

Due Already? Believe it or not, the current Mercedes-Benz S-Class is already five years old. Internally known as the W223, it made its (online) world premiere in late 2020 for the 2021 model year, and has received rolling updates since. Model life cycles are pretty predictable, and after four model years, it's now time for the flagship sedan to get a nip and a tuck. The facelifted S-Class was spied just a few weeks ago wearing, er, not-so-subtle camouflage. Well, it's not really camo if it gra

A Facelift Hiding in Plain Sight The Nissan Z’s facelift has been on the cards for some time, and now it’s finally stepped into the spotlight at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon. First impression? It’s so familiar, you could almost miss it in a crowded parking lot. The most obvious change is the return of green, specifically a new shade called Unryu Green. It’s a modern interpretation of the classic Grand Prix Green seen on early Z cars. The updated front end also plays into that theme, with a revised

Tommy Lee Byrd, the Hot Rod Hoarder, is back at it and in this video below you are going to get a look at an awesome 1970 Plymouth Superbird that came from the factory with the famed 426 Hemi under the hood. This car was painted by Circus Custom Paint in 1970 when it was brand new, and would also get some Sox and Martin horsepower before going racing that same year. This car had just 10 miles on it when the original Hemi was pulled for the Sox and Martin special. Tommy has all the history in the

Out of Business EV startup, Bollinger, is facing a court order that will officially put it out of business, possibly for good. The company's assets will be auctioned off to cover its unpaid bills. Suppliers sued and won, so the court is now ordering the defunct EV company to sell its assets to pay what it owes. Founded in Hobart, New York, in 2014, Bollinger Motors aimed to develop an electric off-road vehicle. Taking cues from classics, Bollinger's first few efforts looked a lot like the class

When Does Responsibility Stop? When we buy cars from manufacturers, we expect the product we just spent our hard-earned money on to be complete and well-made. After all, time and time again, we're being told by these brands the huge amounts of money they spend on R&D. Our expectations should be highest in one area, though – safety. Unfortunately, there are instances where it just might not be enough, and tragedy strikes. Case in point: a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT with malfunctioning seatbelts,

Important Z Tweaks Coming to America The facelifted Nissan Z was quietly announced at the height of the Tokyo Auto Salon fanfare last month. No spotlight, no big reveal – just a subtle update that you might miss if you weren’t paying attention. But honestly, it’s a tweak that matters, especially if you’re never sold on the old rectangular grille. The front end now looks cleaner and softer, with a shape that calls back to the original Fairlady Z. The bumper and nose are simpler, and the whole car

Pause! Faraday made some noise by announcing its FX Super One Minivan, but less than a year later, the brand hit pause after deciding that its 400V powertrain wasn't up to snuff with the rest of the industry. Many brands, especially those from China, are already at the 800V mark or using range extenders. Brands that are at the forefront of EV innovation are already there, which led Faraday to reconsider its powertrain strategy to deliver a better EV experience to prospective clients.

NOS Not Necessary For a franchise that has raced through nearly every corner of the globe, the Fast & Furious saga has never been shy about escalating its scale. Over the years, the films have taken viewers from the neon-lit streets of Los Angeles to Tokyo’s drifting playground, the favelas of Brazil, frozen lakes in the Arctic, the dizzying heights of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, and eventually even into space. Few movie series have leaned so hard into globe-trotting spectacle, which has become a

Part of the Toyota Supra’s status as an automotive cult icon doubtless comes from its starring role in 2001’s The Fast and the Furious, where a modified orange fourth-generation Supra is driven extensively by Brian O’Conner, portrayed by the late Paul Walker. One of the franchise’s most recognisable cars, it’s spawned countless real-life replicas and tributes, most based on the same A80 generation as the star car. This one, though, is a little different – it’s a modern-day homage to the Fast and

Two $7-Million Missiles, One Big Question At nearly $7 million each, the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport and Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut are hypercars built with one goal: speed. These are the ultimate expressions of what happens when brands throw out the rulebook and chase performance above all else. Most of us will never get close to driving one, so seeing them go head-to-head is as real as it gets. Carwow on YouTube lined up both cars for a series of drag races, but with a twist: factory test drivers

A fatal head-on crash on I-70 westbound in Washington County, Pennsylvania closed about five miles of the corridor for three hours today, Thursday, May 7, 2026, and the highway is still running on a single lane. Pennsylvania State Police say a Ford Focus crossed the grass median near mile marker 10.5 in Buffalo Township at 1:22 PM EDT and collided with a westbound tractor-trailer. What Happened Time and location: 1:22 PM EDT, mile marker 10.5, Buffalo Township between Pittsburgh and the West Vir

BlueCruise Is Growing Fast, But Its Past Is Still Under Review Ford’s BlueCruise might not get as much attention as some rivals, but it’s quietly become one of the most common semi-autonomous systems on the road. Drivers have already covered hundreds of millions of miles with it switched on, and Ford says you can now use it on most major highways in the US and Canada. But BlueCruise’s growth hasn’t come without problems. In 2024, two fatal crashes involving 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E EVs happened

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Corona, California – February 13, 2026 – TMI Products, a leader in premium automotive interiors for more than 40 years, is proud to announce the launch of its new late‑model Car, Truck, and SUV Leather Upholstery product line. Known throughout the industry for its award‑winning classic and Restomod interiors, TMI now brings its proven craftsmanship, manufacturing excellence, and design innovation to modern‑era vehicles. Expanding Expertise into Late‑Model Excellence For over four decades, TMI

New Complaints Surface The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reopening an investigation into a rear coil spring defect affecting more than 330,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L models. Interestingly, the issues with these SUVs were supposedly resolved through a recall in 2023. According to the report, at least 20 owner complaints have been filed, raising concerns that the original safety campaign may not have fully addressed the problem. For context, Jeep previ

When AWD Suddenly Isn’t AWD All-wheel drive is one of those features you don’t really think about – until you need it. Outside of rally racing, it’s all about keeping your car planted when the weather turns bad. In places where snow, rain, or slick roads are part of daily life, plenty of buyers are happy to pay extra for the peace of mind that comes with AWD. But what if that extra peace of mind quietly disappears when you need it most? That’s exactly the question at the heart of a new federal i

The Incident Back in January, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a report of a Waymo vehicle that struck a child in a school zone. The incident occurred on January 23, 2026, and Waymo sent its required report to NHTSA on January 28, 2026. Parents reading this can breathe a sigh of relief. Considering the nature of the accident, the child, reportedly, sustained minor injuries. No injuries would have been ideal, but this situation could've been much worse. Per the

The Blue Oval is facing a new headache over older pickup trucks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation into 2015-2017 Ford F-150 trucks on 21 March 2025 due to reports of issues with 6R80 or 10R80 automatic transmissions that may unexpectedly downshift without warning or driver input. The NHTSA has now upgraded that query into a full investigation, covering 1,270,970 examples of the pickup, after more than 60 percent of surveyed owners reported pro

Criminal No More? The Trump administration has continued to scale back vehicle emissions-related regulations that were expanded under the previous administration. Most recently, the U.S. Department of Justice moved to shift alleged diesel emissions-tampering violations away from federal criminal prosecution and toward civil enforcement. According to a CBS News report, the Justice Department instructed federal prosecutors to stop pursuing criminal charges and to dismiss all pending cases related

Cost No Object The GTD is easily the most expensive factory Ford Mustang in history. It might take a while before that record is beaten, and at over $300,000, we're not holding our breath. That said, it's an entirely different animal compared to the garden-variety GT, and it's a few rungs higher than the already potent Dark Horse. Despite the price tag, Ford has shifted a good amount of Mustang GTDs. From a previous report, the Blue Oval managed to shift 231 examples of what's essentially a stre

The cost of convenience ADAS, or Advanced Driver Assistance System, is a feature many car buyers look for when purchasing a vehicle. The system helps keep a vehicle in its lane, and can even steer the car automatically for a short period if needed. Some ADAS systems switch lanes for you, and can even drive your vehicle for long spells if you’d prefer not to have your hands on the wheel. It can even avoid crashes, engage emergency braking, and let you know when someone is in your blind spot. For