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When Freiburger and Finnegan weren’t able to be at the WireCare booth during the PRI Show where they were supposed to rewire the Rotsun, Finnegan stepped in and said “Hold my beer.” Video Description: Welcome to Newbern’s Garage. In this episode I haul the Famous Roadkill Rotsun from Georgia to Indy for PRI 2025. As it shined bright among all the other cars in the building, the fun began when it was time to leave. The snow came down and tempers flared. It was quite an experience. The post

I talked to Mike the other day and he said that they are seriously working on the Cadillac to get it on the road this year. Sure, there is a lot to do, but they keep chipping away at it and in the video below it’s time for the interior to come together. If a few of us are going to be able to hop in this thing and road trip for our favorite drag and drive then it has to get running and driving, but not before a few critical pieces come together. With the floors finished in a previous video, it wa

Finnegan’s Caddy is one of the more talked about projects from the Finnegan’s Garage channel, and is also one of the projects he’s most looking forward to. The plan is for this thing to run 8’s and be able to haul him and three buddies in it for a drag and drive event. I think it’s a great project, and it’s going to be a real head turner. I can’t wait to go for a ride. But as you know, this project has run into all kinds of delays and snags over the years so sometimes it is little things that ma

Mike and Joe are back at it, working on the Cadillac to get it on the road this year. There is a lot to do, but they keep chipping away at it and in the video below it’s time for the floors to come together. Finnegan’s Cadillac is arguably one of the most talked about drag and drive projects in recent years and while he’s been working on building his Lexus LC500 into a genuinely fast drag and drive car, it’s the Caddy that grabs everyone’s attention. We all know the project has had some setback

EV Fire is Brutal There’s a longstanding concern around electric vehicles catching fire, and a recent incident at a BYD facility in China underscores those worries. According to CarNewsChina, BYD’s Pingshan facility in Shenzhen experienced a fire on Tuesday, with dense smoke seen rising from a multi-level parking structure. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident. BYD clarified that the parking area contained only “test and scrapped vehicles,” meaning no customer cars were affec

Flames Where Supercars Sleep Calgary Herald reported that a high-end auto shop caught fire in South Calgary, Canada, on Monday. The incident began around 4:30 a.m., with the Calgary Fire Department responding with as many as 75 firefighters and 25 fire trucks to contain the blaze. Reports indicate that hybrid or electric vehicles may have been involved, which can make fires more difficult to extinguish because lithium-ion battery packs can pose a thermal runaway risk. However, the exact models a

Fired From Work, Then Things Escalated Troubling incidents involving car dealerships often involve disputes with manufacturers or incidents like large-scale thefts. This Ford dealership in Clay, New York, however, is dealing with an unusual case after a former employee allegedly fired shots at the showroom and slashed several tires. According to CNY Central, Dylan Young, 26, had been fired from Davidson Ford of Clay for insubordination before allegedly committing the act, which is believed to ha

Canada Opens the Door – And Chinese Brands Are Already Lining Up Earlier this year, Canada struck a new trade agreement with China that effectively lowered tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles. The deal allows up to 49,000 China-made EVs to enter the country at the standard “most-favoured nation” tariff rate. Predictably, Donald Trump slammed the deal and threatened higher tariffs if Chinese EVs try to cross into the US from Canada. But for now, Ottawa and Beijing are moving ahead, and Chi

I like a good Cummins as much as the next guy, but this is a bit over the top. Of course it won’t surprise you since it is coming from Westen Champlin, but at the same time it is taking the Cummins swap the world mantra a bit far don’t you think? It even has a neighbor hater sticking out of the hood. This beast is torn up, from its life before Westen got it, but their plan is to make this thing good again. Watch the three videos below to get all the back story, starting with the first video on

Hybrids are taking center stage again Honda is no stranger to hybrids. Its current lineup consists of four hybrids and a fuel-cell EV, which we’ll give it credit for as a hybrid. Recently, the company announced “next-generation technologies” it planned to launch through 2030, and hybrid tech took center stage. Like most automakers, Honda seemed bullish on EVs, but now it’s focusing on hybrids. Ford recently made a similar pivot, reducing its focus on electrified vehicles and eyeing more hybrids

David Spade is a hell of a car guy and has bought and sold many cars at Barrett-Jackson, but this one might be his biggest. In size that is. This dentside 1978 Ford F250 Ranger XLT is something special. With the crew cab and the lift, this is a pretty rad truck. It’s powered by the 400 as well, and with creature comforts and all that wheelbase it should be a pretty nice driving rig going down the road. If you think you need to own it, register now as it is going up for auction at Barrett-Jackson

BMW’s first Neue Klasse vehicle, the iX3, has gotten off to a strong start. Demand for the electric SUV has been high and its on-paper range and efficiency specifications are excellent. It all bodes well for the new iX1, the iX3’s smaller sibling that will adopt the same design language and technological advancements seen in the iX3. Our spies captured the first images of the iX1 a few months ago, and now we’ve got our first glimpse of its high-tech interior. Related: 5 Coolest Features Of The A

First Look At The Cabin Nissan Didn’t Show The Nissan Rogue, known as the X-Trail in other markets, is about to enter a new generation for 2027. This isn’t just another update – it’s shaping up to be one of Nissan’s most significant launches in recent memory. With e-Power technology now part of the package, the next Rogue is clearly aimed at heavyweights like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Honda CR-V Hybrid. At the official reveal, Nissan gave us the usual exterior shots and broad product details, b

A Mustang Movie Icon The Ford Mustang isn’t only an icon in the automotive world – it’s also a star in Hollywood, having appeared in films like 2014’s John Wick and Need for Speed. But perhaps its most iconic role came in the 2000's Gone in 60 Seconds, where the 1967 Mustang Fastback “Eleanor” became a legend in its own right. So legendary, in fact, that Cinema Muscle Recreations built a limited run of 25 “Eleanor” continuation cars – and the first production example (Series No. 1) is now headin

If you haven’t been watching the livestream here everyday, you might have missed RVW qualifying from yesterday so here’s a highlight video you can check out to see all the action and who’s on top after Round 1. There is no doubt that the field will move around some, and that this is certainly not all the cars we’re going to see this weekend, but it’s a good way to get a feel for where the race track is now vs where it will be later in the weekend. Check out all the livestreaming action at the li

We love barn finds, and I know you guys do too, and part of the fun of a barn find is seeing what it looks like after the first wash. With decades of dust, dirt, and bird poop, this 1970 Chevrolet Suburban needs a bath in a big way, and the 90 year old man who owns it hasn’t seen it clean in at least 40 years. 40 years! Watch WD Detailing work their magic on this thing. Video Description: War Veteran Surprised With His Truck Cleaned For The First Time in 40 YEARS! EMOTIONAL REACTION Today, w

Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale Auction this past weekend has returned some epic results for American sports cars. Already, a one-off Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X sold for $2.6 million—far beyond the base price of $218,100. But Ford also saw a major result for the first-ever example of the new Mustang Dark Horse SC. Revealed earlier this month as the hottest non-GTD Mustang, this supercharged muscle car is expected to cost in the six-figure range, but the first production model sold for a lot more than

The next-generation G84 BMW M3 has been spied by our photographers again, this time in greater detail than previous sightings. Although this prototype is still wearing plenty of fake body cladding to disguise the true form of the production design, it's clear that the M3 will continue to be aggressive despite the more restrained approach of the Neue Klasse design. The front wheel arches of this prototype, heralding the first-ever hybrid incarnation of the M3, are particularly muscular, hinting a

Trump Trade War Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Donald Trump spent much of the past decade warning he was ready to set off a global trade war, insisting it would, among other things, help rebuild American manufacturing. When he finally pulled the trigger, the auto industry found itself at ground zero. How things will shake out remains uncertain, trade talks with key trade pa

One of the claims automakers continually made as they began launching electric vehicles and hybrids was that, as these vehicles aged, they would be capable of adopting the latest technologies through over-the-air (OTA) updates, and one of the brands making the most noise in this department was Volvo. As it turns out, the Swedes are sticking to their promise, reports Autocar, with the company preparing to give cars from 2020 and later "one of the biggest over-the-air updates in the history of the

Shannon Campbell is back at it after King of the Hammers in California, and despite breaking some stuff during the Race of Kings, he’s ready to get back at it with some new projects at the shop. First off is this Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser project that is getting a custom chassis. Video Description: We’re back in the shop and easing into our normal routine! In this video, Shannon gets right to work on the frame for the FJ40, making solid progress—be sure to take a look and let us know what you

If you missed this FJ40 project that Shannon Campbell is working on, we’ve got a link below, but if you are back for the next installment in this build series you are in luck as well. In this new video you’ll see the chassis go under the FJ40 for fitment and some clearancing of sheet metal. I think this is going to be a fun project, because I love FJ40s, but if you have any ideas of building a custom chassis for your FJ or Jeep, you should check this one out. Video Description: Back in the sho

Shannon is back at the fab work on the FJ40, and man this thing is really coming along. In this installment we are sharing three videos that cover everything from the Vintage Air A/C, the Atlas Twin-Stick transfer case, the new custom grill, and more. There is a lot of fabrication going on in this project, so we hope it inspires you to get out there and start cutting and welding something on your ride this week. Shannon and Jess are moving right along on the FJ40 and things just keep getting be

Shannon and Jess are moving right along on the FJ40 and things just keep getting better. If you like a Landcruiser, you’ll dig this one. But if restored to factory is your jam, this one might not be quite up your alley. We dig them all, so we are in. Check it out as they put together a new roll cage for this beast. If you missed this FJ40 project that Shannon Campbell is working on, we’ve got a link below, but if you are back for the next installment in this build series you are in luck as well

Shannon and Jess are back at it on the FJ40 this week and this thing is coming along nicely. If you like a Landcruiser, you’ll dig this one. But if restored to factory is your jam, this one might not be quite up your alley. We dig them all, so we are in. Check it out. If you missed this FJ40 project that Shannon Campbell is working on, we’ve got a link below, but if you are back for the next installment in this build series you are in luck as well. In this new video you’ll see the chassis go un