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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

A Rare Second Chance at a Sold-Out Hypercar Most of us will probably never spot a Bugatti Mistral W16 anywhere but an auto show, much less think about owning one. With just 99 built for the world, every single car was claimed before production started. Even if you had the budget, buying straight from Bugatti isn’t on the table anymore. Then again, the used exotic car market never fails to surprise. A 2025 Mistral is now up for grabs via TBTFW, giving anyone who missed the first round a second sh

It’s that time of year folks, when the countries big dollar bracket racers head to Vegas for one of the biggest big-money bracket races in the world, the Spring Fling Million. We love this event and are so excited to share this year’s live-streaming video. Tons of cameras, finish line instant replay, and the Fling Staff is making sure to provide other cool content as well! You are going to get Tech Segments, tips and tricks, racer interviews, and more throughout the week and into the weekend. T

Our friend John Jackson is back at it with another great feature shoot video, but this time it’s with something even more rare than his norm. This 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham is one of just 400 built in ’57, with another 304 built in 1958. These cars were the most expensive car in the United States at the time, with a price tag just north of $13,000. Keep in mind that an Eldorado Barritz was just over $7,000 at the time, and that was an ultra high end machine. But this one right here is some

Off to a Great Start While we're not expecting it to sell in the same numbers as the X3, the iX3 is already generating strong buzz for BMW. The electric crossover has garnered over 50,000 orders even before it reached showrooms in Europe, and its reach is slowly but surely expanding worldwide. That said, we could expect those orders to grow soon. BMW has announced it has added an entry-level version of its EV crossover, making it more accessible to a wider audience. Complementing the 50 xDrive i

Lines Are Being Drawn Canada’s decision to let Chinese automakers enter its market under lower tariffs and in limited numbers has further strained relations with the U.S., as the Trump administration has threatened Canada with steeper tariffs. Now, the tensions appear to be escalating further after U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said Chinese-made electric vehicles would not be allowed to cross the border. Automotive News reported that the decision to block those vehicles from crossing t

Richard Holdener is back at it with even more fun turbo tech. While turbo sizes are pretty simple, compressor maps are not necessarily as easy to understand. If you have an engine that can use a 76 mm turbo, that doesn’t mean that just any 76mm turbo will work well. Sure, any of them will help the engine make more power but if you want great drivability and big power then you’ll need to choose the right A/R. Watch the video below and you’ll get a crash course in efficiency. Video Description:

The popularity of Lil Gangstas is absolutely insane, and we love it. Not only because it is good, fun, close racing, but also because the fact that Jimmy and Poland convinced the no prep world to go index racing is just awesome. If you aren’t familiar, Lil Gangstas is a small tire, no prep, 5.30 index, 1/8th mile class. The goal is the make it to the finish line before the guy in the other lane, and to do so without going quicker than 5.30. Go 5.29 and you are out and your competitor wins. It’s

The Taylor Gang is back at it, with Alex, Dennis, Nick, Megan, Todd, and Kelsey hitting the road from SoCal in a couple of hot rods. Their goal is to road trip this Nova and 3rd Gen Camaro down Route 66 on their way home to Arkansas. Will they make it. Will they have car trouble? Which one of these is going to be the problem? Here’s the first video in the series. We’ll share the rest as well, so come back to check out the next one. In this one they start off with sites and roads that make SoCa

(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

Derek from Vice Grip Garage has had some pretty interesting adventures on the road behind the wheel and underneath some pretty interesting rides. He is the king of taking the gamble, but he nearly always makes it home. He’s got a great attitude when it comes to making stuff run, and nothing scares him. But what about when the old thing he’s trying to make run and drive is an RV that also has appliances, a septic system, a fresh water system, and electronics that are all at least 40 years old? Di

A late-season winter storm is targeting Minnesota's most heavily traveled highway corridors this week, bringing a dangerous combination of heavy snow, freezing rain, sleet, and gusty winds that will make road conditions unpredictable and hazardous from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. The National Weather Service Duluth office has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Nor

Chevy’s Small Block What we refer to today as the LS family of engines usually refers to the third and fourth generations of Chevrolet’s small-block V8. But to understand the relevance of these engines, and what makes them so special, we must look back to where it all began. The year is 1955, and General Motors has just revealed one of the most influential internal combustion engines ever built — the first generation of Chevrolet’s small-block V8 engine platform. It was slated to power the Corve

After a series of teasers, Volkswagen has finally unveiled the 2027 Atlas in New York. This is the second generation of the Atlas, following the arrival of the first one in 2017. The original model was a solid three-row crossover but tended to be overshadowed by more stylish and exciting rivals, but VW hopes that the changes made to this new model will rectify that. With fresh looks, a more high-tech interior, and a more powerful engine, the Atlas enters a tough segment that includes all-new ver

The Ford Expedition first appeared in 1996 and has sold over 3 million units since then, and to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, the Blue Oval has launched the 2027 Expedition 30th Anniversary Appearance Package. It's an upgrade to the Expedition's Stealth Appearance Package (which means it comes on the Platinum trim) and adds paint that was formerly exclusive to the Mustang Dark Horse, special badges inside and out, and light-colored upholstery that may be tricky to keep clean with kid

The Rarest Packard You’ve Never Seen In the latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, Jay Leno gets behind the wheel of one of the rarest pre-war American performance cars ever built, the 1930 Packard 734 Speedster Victoria Coupe. The car comes courtesy of one of the most prestigious car collections, the Nethercutt Collection, with curator Cameron Richards providing historical and technical context throughout the episode. Out of 113 total 734 Speedsters produced across five body styles, only about tw

A new AAA survey, polling over 1,000 adults across the country, has found that six in ten American drivers say headlight glare is a genuine problem after dark. More striking is what those affected drivers said about the trajectory of the issue. Three in four believe the problem has gotten noticeably worse over the past decade. Frustration with modern vehicle lighting has been building steadily, and it puts real numbers behind something millions of people feel every time they drive at night.

It’s that time of year folks, when the countries big dollar bracket racers head to Vegas for one of the biggest big-money bracket races in the world, the Spring Fling Million. We love this event and are so excited to share this year’s live-streaming video. Tons of cameras, finish line instant replay, and the Fling Staff is making sure to provide other cool content as well! You are going to get Tech Segments, tips and tricks, racer interviews, and more throughout the week and into the weekend. T

The Land Rover Freelander—or LR2 as it was called in the US—is back, only not as you remember it. For starters, it’s no longer a Land Rover as it has evolved into its own brand called Freelander as part of a joint venture between China’s Chery Auto and Jaguar Land Rover; it will have its own product roadmap, distribution network, and management. But don’t worry; it won't be a China-only model. While it will launch in China first, it will become available globally later, including in Europe. Sadl

Toyota has launched a new electric sedan in China together with its local joint venture partner GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group Co), the full-size bZ7. First shown a year ago at Auto Shanghai 2025, the Toyota bZ7 has now gone on sale in China, where it starts at a very tempting 147,800 yuan, the equivalent of just $21,500! How is it possible that a 202-in long large sedan with a 373-mile standard range costs much less than America’s cheapest EV, the 2027 Chevy Bolt that starts at just under $29,

Since it currently only sells a minivan, it's not often that Chrysler has to issue a recall, but its latest, filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is big enough to affect nearly 180,000 vehicles. The recall affects 2022-2026 model years of the Pacifica and Voyager vans, which are equipped with potentially faulty side curtain airbags, and names 178,246 vehicles that may therefore fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, for "Ejection M

To coincide with the unveiling of the latest 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, the German automaker has also revealed the high-performance AMG GLE 53 Hybrid model. Now with levels of power that are surprisingly close to the outgoing GLE 63 V8, the new GLE 53 Hybrid features a more aggressive design, a newly tuned suspension, and a revamped cabin with a trio of screens. Available in both SUV and Coupe-SUV body styles, the new GLE 53 is a potent midsize SUV that has been improved in almost every measu

Now deep into its fourth generation, Mercedes-Benz has revealed the heavily updated GLE-Class midsize SUV for the 2027 model year. Alongside it is the 2027 GLE-Class Coupe, which has undergone similar revisions. These are key products in Mercedes-Benz’s U.S. lineup, and this facelift goes far beyond a smattering of design changes. Engines have been improved, the latest MB.Drive system is equipped, and the dashboard layout is almost entirely revamped. With tough rivals like BMW’s X5 and X6, have

Over the course of just a few weeks, Mercedes-Benz has announced a comprehensive revamp of several core models. These include the 2027 S-Class, 2027 GLE-Class, and 2027 GLE-Class Coupe. For customers seeking a combination of ultimate luxury and versatility, the 2027 GLS-Class has now been revealed. As with the smaller GLE, the GLS arrives with new front/rear designs, an updated dashboard with pillar-to-pillar screens, a new supercomputer with AI integration, and new engines. In the high-end thre

Honda bringing a new electric vehicle to the New York International Auto Show after canceling three US-bound EVs—not counting the Afeela 1 sedan and Afeela crossover from the Sony Honda Mobility joint venture—is certainly unexpected. Mind you, it’s not exactly what most people picture in their minds when hearing the words ‘electric vehicle,’ even though technically it is exactly that. The Honda EV You Did Not—And Might Not—See Coming We’re talking about the Fastport eQuad, a small all-electric d