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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

The Xterra Is Back, and This Time, It’s Official The Nissan Xterra has been gone long enough to feel like it belongs to a different era of SUVs. It was boxy, rugged, and didn’t pretend to be anything but utilitarian. When crossovers started taking over, the Xterra quietly slipped out of the US market. Since then, rumors of a comeback have popped up more than once. This time, it’s not just talk. Nissan has officially confirmed the Xterra’s return, ending years of rumors and leaks. The announcemen

The C8 Enters Its Final Stretch The Chevy Corvette C8 shook things up in 2020 by moving the engine behind the driver. That single change transformed how it looked, handled, and stacked up against rivals. Now, after more than six years, the C8 is heading into its final stretch. For 2027, Chevrolet is updating the entire Corvette lineup, which means new prices across the board. With the Grand Sport and Grand Sport X now official, it’s easier to see how each model fits in. The Stingray is still the

Audi sales are still declining in the United States after a few disappointing years. The company sold 14% fewer vehicles in 2024 and saw another 16% drop in 2025. Things aren’t looking any better to start 2026, as Audi’s first-quarter sales have finally come in. It moved 29,886 vehicles between January and March this year, a 30% year-over-year decline. According to the Automotive News Research & Data Center, this is the first time in 14 years that Audi failed to sell at least 30,000 cars in

While ARP’s engineering team is constantly developing fastener kits for late model engines like the Chevy LS/LT, Ford Coyote and Chrysler Gen III Hemi plus related aftermarket block/cylinder head combinations, they also step back in time to meet the needs of enthusiasts. Such is the case of ARP’s new head stud kit #151-4002 for 1927-31 Ford 201 c.i.d. Model A 4-cylinder engines. The kit includes 8740 chrome moly studs, parallel ground washers, and forged, hardened, CNC machined and polished stai

Small tire drag racing has been the hot thing for the past few years, and with all kinds of small tire classes taking over events all over the country for the last few years, it is no wonder the IHRA decided they wanted to jump on the bandwagon as well. Small Tire No Time drag racing has not typically been something you’d see at national event level races, so when IHRA made the announcement it hit really hard with the No Time racing community. Add to that big payouts and it’s no wonder they have

For much of the past decade, Mazda has been the Japanese brand that punched above its weight, offering premium-feeling interiors, driver-focused dynamics, and dependability that kept loyal buyers coming back. Consumer Reports' brand reliability rankings consistently place Lexus, Subaru, and Toyota at the top, and seven years back, Mazda was right up there with them, clinching second spot on the list. Fast forward to 2026, and Mazda has seen the biggest drop in the reliability rankings of all car

A Segment Hyundai Can’t Ignore Not much is known yet about Hyundai’s upcoming midsize pickup, but the model is already drawing attention, given the high demand for trucks in the U.S. In Australia, meanwhile, CarExpert reported that expectations are also high, reflecting just how popular pickups, or “utes,” are there as well. Bill Thomas, Hyundai Australia’s General Manager of Public Relations, told the publication the new pickup is primed to help the brand make a splash in the Land Down Under –

At the beginning of the year, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class was revealed, and it's an elegant combustion-powered machine with brilliant tech. While an all-electric S-Class is eventually coming to replace the egg-shaped EV that failed to capture the hearts of buyers, Mercedes is keeping the EQS name alive for the time being, and for 2027, it's even more technologically advanced than ever. Sadly, it's also weirder than ever, gaining a yoke that looks like an afterthought in the midst of the Hyper

Have you ever heard that clicking sound after you get out of your car and thought, “Is it going to blow up?”, as your anxiety sets in. What happened while you were driving is that the extreme temperatures in and around your drivetrain caused various metal components to expand, and now that you’ve turned the car off, these parts begin to lose heat and cool down rapidly. As they shrink, these components rub against each other, and against other metal components such as bolts and brackets, and thes

(Words By Darr Hawthorne) • Drag racing, and motorsports in general, has never been an easy sell. It wasn’t in 1965, it wasn’t in 1985, and it sure isn’t now. Somewhere along the way, we all started pretending it should be. Here’s the reality: nobody wakes up on a Saturday morning automatically deciding to go to the dragstrip anymore. Families have options, endless options. Youth sports, concerts, beach and lake days, streaming services, backyard barbecues. If you’re not already in their head b

The Era Of Excess Most people will argue that the '80s were the true era of excess, especially in the automotive scene, but the '90s pushed things even further. The true birth of the hypercar class can be traced back to the '90s, with the top-speed science project McLaren F1, the Jaguar XJ220, and the elusive but infamous Bugatti EB110. The latter, for all intents and purposes, reignited the Bugatti brand and set it on the path we know it for today. Back then, though, Bugatti wasn't yet funded b

Charging at Drive-Thru Speed BYD has announced on its WeChat account that its Flash Charging technology – capable of charging an electric vehicle to about 97 percent in as little as nine minutes – is coming to KFC locations in China. What sets this apart from typical charging stations is the added convenience: customers can order food directly through their vehicle’s infotainment system while en route. This partnership could prove significant, given that both BYD and KFC are leaders in their res

The GT World Challenge races are going on all over the place, but this past weekend’s Circuit Paul Ricard race in Le Castellet, Var, France. This 6 hour endurance race featured plenty of racing action, including some serious drama, plenty of safety car cautions, and more. There was no shortage of excitement, that’s for sure. Check it out below. Video Description: Extended highlights from the 6 Hours of Circuit Paul Ricard 2026, featuring early race chaos, multiple safety car interruptions, and

A couple of weeks ago we shared the video of Derek picking up this machine and getting it ready to drive 850 miles home. Seemed like a pretty stout trip in an unknown RV, but that was nothing when compared to the 3,000 miles planned for this trip here. I mean this is 7 states of fun, which means this bad boy needs to be ready to drive, camp, cook, and more. Will this vintage big block powered RV make it around the country? I don’t see why not! Many just like it drove millions of combined miles

There are tons of historic spots around Southern California that impacted hot rodding, racing, and custom car building over the last 80 years or so, but no matter how many you can think of there are hundreds more. I was going to say dozens, but that just won’t cover it. Not by a lot. Having been fortunate enough to see many of them with David over the years, and having heard the history from so many during my time living there, I can tell you that they are nearly everywhere you look. Los Angeles

Not Pulling Punches Volkswagen's current CEO, Thomas Schäfer, is well aware of the problems and missteps the company has made over the years. Customers bemoaned the initial ID electric models, critics slammed the cars, and ergonomics and user experience took several steps back. Ever since he took the post in 2022, Schäfer has acknowledged most, if not all, of Volkswagen's shortcomings that have led up to this point. Speaking to Auto Express and other members of the European motoring press, the C

Every month in the United States, thousands of compact crossovers are sold. This is a crucial segment in the country, where vehicles are expected to do everything well, including safety. Often used as family vehicles, these crossovers should protect you in a crash and have the necessary technologies to help you avoid an accident in the first place.  Since the 2026 Toyota RAV4 hasn’t been tested for safety yet, we’ve compared the latest results of three other big-sellers in this category: the Hon

When Maintenance Isn’t the Problem The 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 doesn’t have a flawless track record. It’s seen as one of Ford’s sturdier modern turbo engines, but, like most small-displacement turbos, it brings its own set of quirks. The standard advice still stands: keep up with maintenance, and you’ll probably steer clear of major problems. Regular oil changes and proper servicing usually pay off. But what if you follow the book and the engine still fails? That’s exactly what happened with this

Hanging in There Despite its rivals being offering models a generation or two older, Alfa Romeo is still holding on to the current iterations of its Giulia and Stelvio. The Giulia debuted in 2015 for the 2016 model year, dusting off a name last used in the early-70s. After that, it was the Stelvio, the Italian automaker's first true attempt at the luxury compact crossover market. Today, both are at least a decade old and will be hanging around for a little longer. The two actually received a sta

GM’s Watching the Weight General Motors filed a patent application for a detection system designed to identify improper loading. The system would use additional components, such as cameras, to warn drivers of overloading or imbalance, while also suggesting ways to correct it. Filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office under patent number US 2026/0091799 A1 and published on April 2, 2026, the load detection system aims to improve safety, as improper vehicle loading can affect stabil

The Pajero’s Return Is No Longer a Rumor The Pajero is coming this year. This has been news because of dealer leaks, but now, it’s official. Mitsubishi Motors President and COO Keisuke Kishiura confirmed the timeline at the Automobile Council 2026 in Japan. That ends months of speculation. Speaking to Best Car, Kishiura said, “It will be released by the end of the year as a new cross-country SUV, so please wait for that.” He stopped short of explicitly naming the Mitsubishi Pajero, but the direc