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The Road Back to Le Mans Takes Shape A report from Sportscar365 states that Ford remains on schedule with the development of its new hypercar ahead of its return to top-level endurance racing. Program manager Dan Sayers said the car is set to undergo its first track test in the third quarter of this year, with the vehicle still unnamed. What is known so far is that the car will use a 5.4-liter Coyote-based V8, though it differs significantly from the 5.0-liter version found in the Ford Mustang s

Vapor blasting, or wet blasting as many people call it, is a media or sand blasting method that uses water and sometimes an added detergent. The water and abrasives combine to clean and slightly polish metals without big heat buildup. In many cases, blasting parts with a vapor blaster will create a finish that is incredibly close to a brand new finish. Sometimes it takes a more flat factory cast look and makes it more satin or semi gloss which is really nice as well. But vapor blasting systems c

Dirthead Dave is back at it, with the newly LS Swapped and running Butter Jeep out on the trails in Moab for a bit of tire testing. Dave has been wheeling Jeeps and everything else under the sun for decades and has tried too many tires to count, so it’s no wonder that tire companies want him to try out their latest. In this video you are going to see him putting a new set of Avix Trailtek R/T tires throught their paces on Butter Jeep. Check out the cool Moab trails he’s testing them on and let u

On September 4, 2024, two Colorado Department of Transportation workers, Trenton Umberger and Nathan "Nate" Jones, were struck and killed while standing outside their parked vehicle on a state highway near Grand Junction. They were doing their jobs. A passing car hit them both. Their names are now on a memorial list that CDOT updates every year. That list grew significantly in 2024. By November of that year, Colorado had recorded 28 work zone fatalities, a 75% jump from 2023, and more than the t

BMW’s historic assembly plant in Munich, the company’s oldest in the world, is undergoing a massive transformation that will see it convert from an internal combustion engine plant to an all-electric one starting in 2027. The automaker has confirmed that the factory will start series production of the BMW i3 all-electric sedan from August 2026. This will mark the start of the rollout of the Neue Klasse within BMW Group’s global production network, the carmaker said in a press release. The BMW i3

The Joy Of Toys It's important to make sure your brand stays relevant and recognizable. Automotive brands spend tons on marketing, and one aspect of that is collaboration. Toyota's upcoming supercar, the GR GT, is about to go racing in the form of the GR GT3. To hype up the car, they've gone for a special collaboration with two top brands. McDonald's iconic Happy Meals have brought joy to millions of children over the decades; the same can be said for Tomica, the die-cast brand that makes afford

Infiniti Without Red Sport It’s been a while since Infiniti put out a model with real performance intent. The Red Sport badge once brought some spark to the lineup, but that faded after the Q50 bowed out in 2024. Lately, Infiniti’s crossovers have focused more on comfort than on getting your pulse up. That changes with the all-new Infiniti QX65. Seeing it at the New York International Auto Show, away from the polished press shots, it immediately felt different from the usual crossover crowd. The

Dash cams have become a must-have accessory for many drivers seeking peace of mind, insurance security, and protection against fraudulent claims. A dash cam fitted to your car acts as an unbiased witness in the event of accidents, disputes, or vandalism, proving clear evidence for law enforcement. It can also be used to contest traffic tickets when you know you are not in the wrong. Automakers have realized this and have started to offer integrated or factory-approved, dealer-installed dash cams

Golden Anniversary The year 1976 saw its fair share of significant car launches. There's the near-indestructible W123 Mercedes-Benz, the cool (but terribly-built) Rover SD1, and the Honda Accord. Over in Bavaria, that year saw the premiere of the E24 BMW 6 Series. The original 6 Series has the honor of being the longest-running model BMW has ever produced. The first cars rolled out in '76, and they were retired in 1989, a total of 13 years. For over a decade, the E24 has well and truly establish

Gymkhana’s Latest Headliner Arrives in New York For those who love cars, there’s nothing quite like Gymkhana. It exists in that space beyond daily driving, where car control becomes spectacle, and consequences feel optional. It’s the kind of thing you watch knowing full well you’d never attempt any of it yourself. The Subaru Brataroo 9500 Turbo is the newest headliner in the series, and it showed up at the New York International Auto Show. Seeing it in person is a different experience. It’s fami

The Speed Camera That Waits For the longest time, apps like Waze available on Apple CarPlay have been used not only for navigation, but also to warn drivers about speed cameras – essentially prompting them to slow down or risk a ticket. That, however, may no longer be effective in certain parts of Colorado, as the state’s new automated vehicle identification systems (AVIS) base enforcement on a driver’s average speed. This type of enforcement under the Colorado Speed Enforcement program uses cam

Happy 30th, Expedition 2026 is a big year for the Ford Expedition. The full-size SUV celebrates its 30th anniversary, and it was a model that the Blue Oval needed at the time. It was Ford's long-overdue rival to GM's full-size SUVs, and has been a steady seller since. The current success of the Expedition wouldn't have been possible if it hadn't hit the right notes in the first place. So, with this milestone, we reckon now would be a good time to take a look back at the first-generation Expediti

Not Your Average Camaro The Chevrolet Camaro has gone through several iterations since its introduction in the late 1960s before being discontinued in 2024, but none compare to this MY2010 example listed on Bring a Trailer. That’s because this Camaro, dubbed “Turbinaro,” is powered by a Boeing T50 turboshaft engine said to be sourced from a military aircraft, complete with a dedicated overhead panel and an afterburner, effectively merging the worlds of aviation and automotive. However, it is far

Could be Better For every midsize truck enthusiast, there's probably a person or two who'll think it's too much or not enough. The makers of the outgoing Santa Cruz think that the midsize pickup truck segment is lacking in some key departments. Olabisi Boyle, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of product planning and mobility solutions, told The Drive that Hyundai has learned a lot from the compact Santa Cruz. In fact, those lessons will be on full display when the new Boulder Concept-based

USDM to JDM It's not surprising that automakers have specific models for each region or market they participate in. There's no sense selling a product that Japan wants, but the U.S. doesn't, which leads to USDM like the much-loved Murano SUV. Already in its fourth generation, the Murano has become a popular choice in the larger SUV market. It was also sold in Japan until 2015, but the 11-year absence is about to be broken. Nissan announced in March of 2026 that the Murano would return to Japanes

A Familiar Leader Returns The broader electric vehicle market may have slowed, but Tesla appears to be holding its ground at the start of 2026. The automaker delivered 358,023 vehicles in the first quarter, up 6.5 percent from the same period last year. The rebound also helped Tesla reclaim the global EV sales crown from BYD, the Chinese automaker that led the segment in 2025. According to the South China Morning Post, BYD sold 310,389 units (excluding non-full EVs) in Q1 2026, down 25.5 percent

Not Just an ICE Problem Anymore GM already has its hands full with lawsuits over its gas engines – a troublesome V8 here, a questionable inline-three there. But the headaches aren’t stopping with combustion models. Now, the spotlight is shifting to their electric lineup. This time, it’s the Cadillac Lyriq under fire. Two owners have taken GM to court, saying their luxury EVs have problems that run deeper than the typical new-model teething pains. The lawsuit raises a tough question for GM: Even

Tariffs and Their Aftermath Due to import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, Stellantis moved production of the next-generation Compass from Canada to Illinois. The shift led to the Brampton plant being idled, leaving thousands of workers in limbo and sparking backlash in Canada. Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources, reports that Stellantis is now considering using the idled plant to build Chinese electric vehicles with Leapmotor, in which it holds an approximately 20 percent stake. The m

Here we go again! We’ve got GT World Challenge Racing going on live right here, and we dig road racing and who doesn’t love the World Challenge series? This weekends racing is coming to you live from GT World Challenge Asian at Sepang, and the action should be hot and heavy throughout. The post LIVE RACING ACTION | Sepang | GT World Challenge Asia powered by AWS 2026 Race 1 and 2 appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

It’s time for another SCCA Livestream, but this weekend it is coming to you LIVE from Road Atlanta where the SCCA Hoosier Super Tour is in full swing. There is a lot of great racing action going on all weekend long, so tune in for the livestreams right here and we’ll keep bringing them to you. Video Description: The 2026 Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour stays on the east coast for Rounds 5 & 6 with a trip to the palce Paul Newman once called “Heaven on Earth” – VIRginia International Ra

(Photos by David Whealon) If you live under a rock and haven’t realized how huge of a splash the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series made in 2025, then are you in for a treat! With amazing events, huge purses, icons of the sport and new stars alike, this is a racing series that is really doing some awesome things in 2026 and beyond. We’re excited for the 2026 season already and hope you are too. Thanks to BANGshifter extraordinaire David Whealon, we’ve got great photos from Darana Motorsports Park GALOT. C

It’s time for more road racing in England! This weekend features multiple classes! You can watch all the live racing action right here. Check out the BARC LIVESTREAM below from the Brand Hatch! Video Description: The British Automobile Racing Club is set to deliver an Easter extravaganza this weekend as the British Truck Racing Championship roars into life for the first time in 2026. In what promises to be a blockbuster event, the titans of truck racing are joined by the TCR UK Championship,

Forgotten hot rods and race cars all have a story, and some of them are more interesting than others. But regardless of the story, it takes some home work and a lot of research to be able to find the history behind them. When it comes to old dragsters it is often harder than say a funny car or door car that have a name on them or visual clues. Often an old dragster has no bodywork and therefore no real great clues. Even if they have the builder’s name, if nobody is around to help with some of th

This year’s New York Auto Show is packed with crazy concept cars, stunning wagons, and rare metal, but sometimes it’s the familiar machines that leave the biggest impression. Case in point: a red Porsche 911 GT3 RS fitted with the Manthey Racing Kit. It's arguably the most extreme road-legal 911 that's ever been built, and we got to see it up close and personal at the 2026 New York Auto Show. Aerodynamics Taken To The Extreme

The Weight of the Matter The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents major automakers like General Motors and Toyota, is pushing to replace the gas tax with a single fee based on vehicle weight. While the proposal aims to address declining gas tax revenue used to fund highway repairs, such a measure could disproportionately impact owners of pickup trucks, SUVs, and electric vehicles. That is because trucks and SUVs typically use heavy-duty components to improve capability, often at