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Fernando Alonso has added another ultra-rare machine to his already remarkable car collection, this time taking delivery of a one-of-one Pagani in Monaco. The two-time Formula 1 world champion was recently seen driving his Zonda Roadster Diamante Verde around the streets of the principality, grabbing attention with its exposed green-tinted carbon fiber bodywork and unmistakable V12 soundtrack. A One-Off 6-Speed Manual Zonda

Streamline and Simplify The Volkswagen Auto Group (VAG) didn't have the best start in the EV game. Some of its first mass-market EVs either failed to meet expectations of critics, consumers, or sales, or all three. Harsh and costly lessons were learned after that, and things might be looking up for Germany's largest automaker. However, that also means a lot of catching up to do, as well as putting out fires in sales, labor, and profitability. Right now, the group is tightening its belt but is ac

Two Dangerous Habits Collide A recent study published by the IIHS has revealed a troubling trend on American roads. The study, based on real-world telematics data received from insurance providers’ safe driving apps, has shown that speeding drivers are more likely to be using their cell phones, and that cell phone usage actually increases as speeds go up. These findings challenge the assumption that drivers tend to use their phones at lower speeds or in slow-moving traffic, demonstrating instead

Rolls-Royce has unveiled one of its boldest Bespoke projects in recent years, commissioning renowned French contemporary artist Cyril Kongo to transform five Black Badge Cullinans into rolling artworks. Known as the Black Badge Cullinan by Cyril Kongo, the collection contrasts the dark, aggressive Black Badge SUV with bursts of colorful graffiti-inspired artwork. Rolls-Royce has a long history of collaborating with creatives on rare creations, but this may be one of its most beautiful creations

Imminent Launch Now that the BMW i3 has been revealed, it's only a matter of time before other derivatives of the EV are released. Of course, we're looking forward to the Touring, but there's a good chance of the electric M3 coming out first. Besides, BMW has been endlessly teasing it, and the car was even spied without camouflage not that long ago. Indeed, it has been confirmed that the M3 EV/iM3 will make its world premiere sometime in 2027. As we're approaching the halfway point of 2026, we m

Quietly Working Polestar is considered a niche brand in the EV landscape. While it isn't what one would call "premium," it also isn't a mass-market brand. It has survived under the radar and has actually thrived by being practical about its goals and development. 2025 was the brand's strongest sales year yet, and has caused them to reshift focus. We reported a few months ago that, due to a new strategy shift, Polestar announced it would delay the launch of the Polestar 6, its roadster/convertibl

If the already brilliant Honda Civic Type R isn't quite hardcore enough for you, Honda Racing Corporation will up the ante later this year, bringing components from the HRC Concept shown at Tokyo Auto Salon in January to dealerships around the world, including North America. Speaking at the Honda All Type R World Meeting 2026 in Motegi, Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe said HRC is "developing the Civic Type R with the aim of further enhancing its potential as a base model by inco

Another One It might already be safe to assume that the rest of the industry will also issue service bulletins regarding the motor oil shortage. To recap, Toyota issued its own service bulletin to its dealers, which was sent out earlier in May. The reason for the shortage is the same here. The conflict in Iran has damaged some key facilities related to motor oil supply. The Drivemanaged to catch a Nissan service bulletin before it reached dealers, and it's pretty much the same story: Nissan is

Practical Features Automotive companies are cramming as many features as they can inside each new model they sell. It has become the new barometer by which car buyers are deciding whether to buy a specific make and model. Brands are tailoring certain features to different aspects of the vehicle ownership experience; some address comfort and entertainment, while others address practical issues. GM has just announced a new mobile app that could be very useful for all its customers and owners.

Hyundai’s Growth Came With a Catch Hyundai’s rise in the US has been nothing short of impressive. Over the past few years, the brand has rolled out new SUVs, EVs, and hybrids, steadily growing its lineup and pushing annual sales past 900,000 vehicles for 2025. That’s a huge leap from the 665,000 units it moved in 2017, and the company doesn’t plan to slow down. But as Hyundai’s showrooms fill up, the service side hasn’t kept pace. In fact, Hyundai has landed below the industry average in JD Powe

The Audi Concept C two-door sports car will arrive next year as an EV that sits somewhere between two discontinued vehicles, the TT and the R8, replacing neither of them. That leaves room for a halo supercar at the top of the lineup, and a recent interview with Audi Sport managing director Rolf Michl reveals that Ingolstadt is considering filling that void using the Lamborghini Temerario as a launching pad. Rumors about the R8's return are not new, with some claiming that a third-generation R8 w

The XT5 Isn’t Going Away Just Yet The current Cadillac XT5 has been around for quite a while, so much so that the rest of the midsize luxury SUV segment moved on to newer tech and bolder redesigns. Even after a 2020 facelift, it’s still running on the same basic formula. But Cadillac isn’t ready to close the book on the XT5. GM has already said the next-generation, combustion-powered XT5 will stick around for American buyers through at least 2027. That’s a surprise, especially since most expecte

The Autoland Door Car Challenge is on this weekend at Tri-State Raceway in Iowa and we dig it. We’re door car drag racers around here, although I have driven a few dragsters in my day as well. But door cars is where my heart is normally so l am glad to see this race happening this weekend. Check out all the action live down below, thanks to our friends at Gallstar. Video Description: LIVE coverage of the Autoland Outlets DOOR CAR CHALLENGE. The post FREE BRACKET RACE LIVESTREAM At

Ram's Loudest Comeback? After electric vehicles took a major hit in 2025 amid shifting policies and slowing demand, automakers – particularly in the U.S. market – have started refocusing on enthusiast-favorite combustion models. Ram recently brought back the Ram 1500 TRX with an even more powerful 777-horsepower setup, though it appears that may be just the beginning of the brand’s renewed performance push. In an Instagram post, Ram shared a teaser video subtly previewing a new truck presented b

A late-season Pacific storm is hammering the Western United States this weekend with a one-two punch: a few feet of snow piling up in the northern Rockies, and damaging wind gusts shutting down major highways from the California coast through the Mojave. Active National Weather Service alerts span nine states from Washington to Arizona. The NOAA Weather Prediction Center puts the chance of formal Winter Storm Warning criteria being met above 80 percent for parts of the Mountain West, and local N

A linear complex of strong-to-severe thunderstorms is set to roll across Iowa tonight, with the Storm Prediction Center placing much of the state under an Enhanced (Level 3 of 5) risk for damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. The threat begins late this afternoon, Friday May 15, 2026, and continues through the overnight hours. The Weather Prediction Center is separately flagging a 50 percent chance of rainfall exceeding 2 inches across much of Iowa. Peak Driving Danger Window Late evening i

A late-season trough is set to dig into the Western U.S. next week, delivering heavy snow to the higher elevations of Colorado and Wyoming. The Weather Prediction Center's extended forecast discussion issued today, Friday May 15, 2026, flags Mon May 18 through Fri May 22 as the active window, citing "a strong trough over the Rockies" as the driver. NWS Boulder and Cheyenne have not yet issued operational Winter Storm products. Peak Driving Danger Window Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, May

A Modern Evo II with Proper Motorsport Roots When HWA pulled the covers off the EVO, it was hard not to take notice – especially if you grew up with posters of the 190E 2.5-16 Evo II on your wall. But this wasn’t just another retro restomod. HWA started with the familiar shape, then reworked almost everything beneath the surface using modern materials and lessons learned from decades in motorsport. With roots deep in Mercedes-AMG’s racing history in DTM and GT programs, HWA definitely knows how

Chevy Tahoe Rampage Caught On Video A chaotic scene unfolded at the intersection of Harwin Drive and Hillcroft Avenue in Houston after a driver in a Chevrolet Tahoe allegedly rammed multiple vehicles in broad daylight. Viral footage captured the damaged SUV accelerating forward and backward through traffic while steam poured from its crushed front end. Several bystanders were forced to jump out of the way as the Tahoe barreled through immobilized cars at the busy intersection.   According to ABC

Capricorn and Zagato’s Analog Hypercar Takes a Different Turn Most new hypercars are packed with hybrid tech, screens everywhere, and more computers than you’ll ever need. The Capricorn 01 Zagato does the opposite. Built by Capricorn Group with Zagato, it’s all about old-school driving feel instead of digital overload. Capricorn isn’t new to motorsport. They’ve worked on everything from Porsche’s LMP1 cars to Volkswagen’s WRC program, Peugeot’s Dakar trucks, and even F1 teams like Lotus and Cate

California Governor Gavin Newsom has formally launched the state’s massive $1 billion rebate program specifically targeting electric medium and heavy-duty trucks. Framed aggressively as a countermeasure to federal subsidy rollbacks, the initiative shows that California is willing to unilaterally subsidize the domestic commercial EV market to promote fleet adoption. Authorized retailers are now offering point-of-sale rebates ranging from $7,500 to an enormous $120,000 per vehicle.

While in the U.S. the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is not available to buy after its predecessor model, the 200, was discontinued after the 2021 model year, in other markets the full-size Land Cruiser continues to thrive. Such is the case in Australia, where the Land Cruiser 300 has received a new hybrid powertrain that makes it the most powerful Toyota Land Cruiser ever. It’s the same hybrid setup U.S. buyers are familiar with from the Lexus LX 700h, the Land Cruiser 300-based luxury SUV we get here

At the end of last year, Ferrari filed a new trademark for "HC25," and now it's revealed the one-off this name is for. Based on the F8 Spider, the Ferrari HC25 is a stunning drop-top with the multiple award-winning 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged F154 V8, meaning 710 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque going to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. That also means no hybridization. Maranello says it will get to 62 mph in 2.9 seconds and 124 mph in 8.2 seconds, with a top spe

It’s been just over three years since the BMW Group announced it would be securing the rights to the Alpina brand. The BMW Alpina brand was made official at the start of 2026, and now we have our first look at its future with the unveiling of the stunning Vision BMW Alpina. A one-of-one design study, this full-size coupe may not be destined for production, but it shows the exciting new direction of the BMW Alpina brand. Here’s a closer look at its design, which was inspired by iconic models from

Toyota is investing $2 billion to expand its truck assembly plant in San Antonio, Texas, creating 2,000 new jobs in the process, public records show. According to a May 15 filing submitted to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and seen by Reuters, the site would be located in Bexar County in South Texas, right next to Toyota’s truck assembly plant in San Antonio. The existing site, which currently makes full-size Tundra pickups and Sequoia SUVs, built almost 200,000 vehicles with around 3,