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Not Just an Ioniq 5 N in a Suit The Genesis GV60 Magma is set to arrive in the US by summer 2026. This is the first time we’re seeing the Magma badge on a production model, and it’s Genesis’ way of building its own performance line, much like BMW M or AMG. Compared to the garden-variety GV60, the Magma is bolder, quicker, and impossible to miss in its bright orange paint. It’s tempting to call the GV60 Magma just a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N in a fancier suit. After all, both use the same platform, dual-

Mazda Links Safety to Savings After recently earning the most 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ awards with eight, Mazda shared a new study suggesting that investing in more advanced driver assistance system features can reduce insurance losses in the long term. The IIHS’ Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) found that Mazda’s ADAS systems can reduce property damage liability (PDL) claims by as much as 39 percent. The study suggested that although repair costs can rise due to sensor complexity, overall i

BMW Reinventing the Dashboard For a good chunk of its history, BMW's dashboard layout was as straightforward as it got. Large and clear instrumentation, an orange glow, and a driver-oriented center stack. However, all of that changed at the turn of the millennium. It all started with the E65 7 Series that integrated an infotainment system into the cabin's design. Not long after that, several competitors followed, and it's almost impossible to find a car without some form of infotainment inside t

Hyundai’s Image Takes A Hit As Discounts Roll In Hyundai is in a tough spot right now. The Palisade, a popular choice in the automaker’s US lineup, is under scrutiny after a fatal rear-seat incident prompted a recall. The same problem is tied to the 2027 Kia Telluride, so the concern is spreading. This is a blow for Hyundai, especially since the Palisade has been a reliable seller and a big part of their move upmarket. It’s aimed at families looking to upgrade from mainstream crossovers to somet

The current Aston Martin Vanquish is one of a tiny handful of cars left on sale with a V12 under the hood, but it’s far from the first car bearing that name to feature such an engine. In fact, the Vanquish name dates back three distinct generations to 2001 – specifically, March 2001, or 25 years ago this month. To celebrate that major milestone, Aston has gathered together all three generations of its flagship grand tourer and taken them off to some gorgeous British countryside for a photoshoot,

The International Hot Rod Association’s Offshore Racing Series kicks off their 2026 season today in St. Petersburg Florida, and features big speed from giant offshore boats and more. You can watch all the action LIVE right here thanks to the IHRA YouTube channel livestream. So pull up a chair, get yourself something nice to drink, and check out all the racing action that is going on Saturday and Sunday! Video Description: The The Monster Energy 6th Annual, St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix Present

The GTI Still Makes Sense, If You Can Swallow the Price The Volkswagen Golf GTI remains one of the few practical, front-wheel-drive hot hatches left. If you want something that doesn’t go all-in on all-wheel drive or big horsepower like the Golf R, the GTI still stands out as a straightforward choice. Pricing has been a sticking point for a while. The 2026 GTI starts at about $34,590 for the base S and goes over $42,000 for the Autobahn. That means it costs more than a Civic Si and isn’t far off

Full-Price Buy Back Popular Indian passenger car and SUV manufacturer Mahindra is offering to buy back the limited Batman Edition BE 6 EV sold last year at full price. This move is Mahindra’s response to buyers of the first batch of 999 units being unhappy with the perceived loss of exclusivity, now that a follow-up batch of a further 999 units has been announced for 2026. Mahindra

There is a lot of drag racing going on this weekend, as Spring is here and that means racing, racing, and more racing. We’re excited to share the 2nd annual Blittersdorf’s Automotive Door Car Domination race at MIR, so watch all the action live below. Welcome to the 2nd Annual Blittersdorf’s Automotive Door Car Domination, proudly presented by Sacks & Sons, INC! Get ready for an action-packed weekend of high-horsepower racing at the legendary Maryland International Raceway in Mechanicsvi

More Power for the Plug-in Wagon From 727 horsepower to almost a thousand, the Manhart MH5 900E takes a BMW M5 Touring and transforms it into the ultimate family car with supercar power under the hood. Grocery and school runs will never be the same with this much grunt. Clocking in at 898 hp and 885 lb ft of torque, that number is up from the already ludicrous 727 hp and 737 lb ft that the stock car delivers. The BMW M5 has a turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrain that already delivers face-ripp

They promised 32 car fields for their first two events of the 2026 season, and it’s time to watch! If you love Funny Cars, and who doesn’t, then check out this great racing action LIVE from Tulsa Raceway Park. They are bringing all the eliminations from Race 1 so don’t miss a thing right here. And let us know which Funny Car is your favorite in the comments below. The post Funny Car Chaos Eliminations LIVESTREAM | Saturday | Tulsa Raceway Park 2026 | Race 1 appeared first on BangShift.com.

It’s time for some Pro Pulling Series action from the IHRA Mac Trailer Winter Nationals in Kentucky, and if you love dirt flinging pulling action then this is the livestream for you this weekend. We’re bringing you all the action right here from the IHRA’s crack production team. Check out all the action live and let us know what you think!   The post FREE Tractor Pulling Livestream From The IHRA Pro Pulling Mac Trailer Winter Nationals In Kentucky appeared first on BangShift.com. View the

If you want to see some fun road racing action this weekend, look no further than Sonoma Raceway, aka Sears Point, in Northern California. Located just north of the San Francisco Bay, this race track is beautiful, historic, and challenging. Oh and did I mention fun? I first raced around the track at Sears Point more than 35 years ago and many things have changed out there since. I’ve had the pleasure of racing there in more recent years, I have announced events there, and have some great memorie

Bentley is taking its already lavish cabins into even more exclusive territory, this time with help from one of Britain’s most prestigious jewelers, Boodles. While they made a one-off to showcase the collaboration's potential back in 2024, this time around, you can spec your own Bentley with the help of Mulliner to add some fine jewelry to your interior. Bentley is pushing its already opulent cabins even further upmarket, this time with help from one of Britain’s most prestigious jewelers, Boodl

It's becoming a frequent occurrence that the Tesla Cybertruck and other vehicles equipped with the automaker's so-called "Full Self-Driving" system are alleged to have done something dangerous, sometimes even fatal. The latest incident, shared on the Tesla Cybertruck Owners group on Facebook, involves a man who was driving at 72 mph with the FSD system engaged when he says his EV suddenly swerved to the right, despite there being no apparent obstacle. A glitch in the FSD matrix? Perhaps, but it

When a “Set-and-Forget” Feature Isn’t Quite That Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are one of those background features you only notice when something goes wrong. They quietly keep tabs on your tires, ready to warn you before things get dicey. For anyone who racks up miles or just wants one less thing to worry about, they’re a real treat. Of course, not every system gets it right. Some throw up warnings that never seem to clear, others get jumpy over small changes. Still, TPMS usually does

Today is a great day to be a drag racing fan as we’ve got a bunch of races being livestreamed this weekend, from all over the country. While the BANGshift crew is out in Tucson Arizona for the West Coast Bracket Races Southwest Showdown, there are races happening all across the country as far as Florida! So if you dig some No Prep action, like this from Orlando Speed World, you are in luck! Check it all out below. The post LIVE- Orlando Speed World No Prep Drag Racing- 100+ Cars | Sinister P

(Words by Jim McIlvaine, Photos by Kaleb Kelley) The 2026 season of OPTIMA’s Ultimate Street Car series officially kicked off at G2 Motorsports Park in Anna, Texas. When the grid lined up, the field included the defending OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational (OUSCI) champion, Austin Barnes, five of the regular season class champions from 2025 and five of the top-10 OUSCI finishers from last season. What do they all know about G2 Motorsports, that compelled them all to make sure they started t

JaguarLand Rover (JLR) is dealing with yet another disruption, this time at the heart of its UK production network. A supply chain issue has forced the automaker to pause output at one of its most important production hubs, temporarily pressing pause on some of its most important. While the stoppage is expected to be short-lived, it once again highlights how even premium manufacturers remain vulnerable to the smallest hiccup in the chain. Solihull Shutdown Hits Key Models

Ford is reportedly experiencing significant supply issues with its F-150 pickup truck, America’s best-selling vehicle for over four decades. The full-size pickup remains in short supply even though the automaker has added a third shift at the Dearborn Truck Plant earlier in the year to make up for lost production caused by fires at key aluminum supplier Novalis’ factory last fall. F-150 supply at dealerships was down 34% in February compared with the same period last year, Cars.com data cited by

It’s a strange time to be a Volvo fan. The Swedish automaker still produces refined, safe, and quietly handsome vehicles, but its reputation for reliability has come undone in recent years. Much of this has to do with Volvo’s switch to software-defined vehicles, many of which have been riddled with glitches and usability issues. It’s now led to a new class action lawsuit against the automaker, alleging that the infotainment system in multiple models is faulty to the point of many key functions b

Multi-Day Severe Weather Threat Is Building for the Plains and Mississippi Valley The spring severe weather season is ramping up fast, and the NWS Storm Prediction Center is tracking a significant multi-day threat that will put major highway corridors across the central United States at risk beginning Monday, March 30, and continuing into midweek. The SPC's Day 4-8 Convective Outlook issued Friday morning identifies a strong signal for returning severe thunderstorm potential as a long-wave ridge

Crash on a Familiar Road On Friday afternoon, Tiger Woods rolled his Range Rover on a two-lane road he knows well, just outside his Jupiter Island home. Local police say he tried to pass a slow-moving pickup hauling a pressure-cleaning trailer. The pass didn’t go as planned. Investigators say Woods clipped the trailer’s rear, sending his SUV onto its side. He ended up crawling out through the passenger door. Despite how it sounds, no one was injured. The truck driver was unharmed, and Woods hims

Genesis has been making waves with its Magma program, which aims to offer the same sort of performance as AMG and BMW M, and a new video captured near Hyundai Motor Group's R&D center in Namyang, South Korea, may give an indication of just how serious Genesis is about taking on the Germans. The video embedded at the bottom of this article shows a GV70 with bright orange paint (one of the Magma division's calling cards) and temporary but quad-exit exhaust tips that produce a rorty V8 rumble.

It's Been 15 Years The last Ford Crown Victoria rolled off on September 15, 2011. It marked the end of an era and was the last traditional full-sized sedan with a body-on-frame construction. While it was an effective successor to the Taurus, the Crown Vic had well and truly established itself as an automotive icon. The end of the Crown Victoria also marked the demise of the Panther platform. First introduced in 1979, it lasted for 32 years and underwent three body changes. The first was the box-