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Steeda’s S650 Mustang Finally Breaks the NA 9-Second Barrier Steeda’s latest YouTube video captures a methodical push toward a milestone many thought would require a boost. After earlier track outings were derailed by a cracked throttle-body housing, a leaking brake caliper, and a steering rack configuration that disabled drag mode and line lock, the team pulled the Gen 4 5.0-liter Coyote to investigate a misfire code and re-engineered several supporting systems. Aerospace front brakes replaced

If you’ve driven across the border from St. Louis into Illinois or crossed into the state from Wisconsin, you’ve likely felt the immediate, painful sting of a price hike at the pump. As of mid-February 2026, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is hovering around $2.92, but Illinois remains a stubborn outlier. Several data points push the state’s average closer to $3.01, while neighboring states like Missouri and Iowa have prices as low as $2.53 recently. It’s a persistent issue

Big Shoes To Fill It was the turn of the century, and Honda engineers were hard at work developing a much-needed replacement for the legendary B series line of engines. These naturally-aspirated four-cylinder motors had powered everything from the brand’s fleet of compact economy cars like the Civic Si, to lightweight sporty coupes like the Del Sol, and even entry-level performance sedans like the Acura GS-R through the ‘90s. 

Happy 50th, Golf GTI It may not be the first hot hatch ever made, but the Volkswagen Golf GTI can be best described as the car that defined the genre. Introduced in 1976, it was the result of an ad hoc team that wanted to prove to management that a sporty Golf is a worthwhile endeavour. Thankfully, they were proven right, as the GTI is still around and spawned countless competitors over the decades. In 2026, it celebrates its 50th anniversary, so now would be a good time to take a quick look bac

Windrose Electric, founded by Stanford graduate Han Wen in Antwerp, Belgium, in 2022, has delivered its first production-ready, long-haul electric semi-truck to Texas logistics firm Allogic for $285,000. Having said that, the focal discussion is about how Windrose went from a blank canvas in 2022 to the delivery of a fully certified and road-legal class 8 semi-truck in 2026. Windrose

Volkswagen’s latest brand story is not about lap records or Nürburgring times. It is about a C6 quadriplegic racer, a hand-control hot hatch, and how a Golf GTI can become a tool for independence instead of just a weekend toy. Torsten Gross, whose first car was a 1994 GTI, now steers a 2025 Golf GTI adapted with full hand controls as part of his Just Hands Foundation, using it to give other disabled drivers their first real taste of high-performance driving.

Now that the top has been cut off, the real critical stuff has to happen. We’re talking about fitting and welding this original roof back in place, just a few inches lower. This isn’t unique to this 1932 Ford Tudor, as this is the next step in the process regardless of the car. This is where the grinding and welding begins. There’s no turning back now! The last couple of videos showed you everything that has to happen to plan and prepare to chop an all original 1932 Ford Tudor Sedan, and then ho

Now that the most delicate welding and fitting is done on the A Pillars, it is time for the final stage of this top chop. To finish this bad boy up, the rear side windows have to come together to finish the tough rear profile section. This isn’t unique to this 1932 Ford Tudor, as this is the next step in the process regardless of the car. This is where the fiddly work really has to be done right. There’s no turning back now! The last few videos showed you everything that has to happen to plan, p

The real critical stuff has happened. We’re talking about fitting and welding this original roof back in place, just a few inches lower. But now is the time for the most delicate welding and fitting, the A Pillars. This isn’t unique to this 1932 Ford Tudor, as this is the next step in the process regardless of the car. This is where the grinding and welding begins. There’s no turning back now! The last couple of videos showed you everything that has to happen to plan and prepare to chop an all o

Here’s a video showing just what you’ve got to do in order to chop the top on a 1932 Ford Tudor. This is where the cutting begins. There’s no turning back now! The last video showed you everything that has to happen to plan and prepare to chop an all original 1932 Ford Tudor Sedan. There is a lot of measuring and taping and measuring and measuring and marking and staring and measuring and staring, and measuring, before any of the cutting starts. Check it out in the link below, and if you missed

Chad Green posts up some pretty cool stuff sometimes, like this new video explaining how to drive a funny car. Yep, watch this video and he’s going to walk you through what a real weekend is like racing one of these beasts. Step inside the world of an NHRA Nitro Funny Car team. Video Description: Go behind the scenes at the biggest drag race in the world! The 2025 NHRA U.S. Nationals. From August 28th through September 1st in Indianapolis, Chad Green Motorsports brings you four intense days of

Metal Flake paint is one of those hot rod, custom, and lowrider touches that just hits home when done right. There are so many ways to use it, and the weight or size of the flake can be varied so much that the effects are truly amazing. I’ve always wanted to own a panel painted lowrider, gasser, or street freak with big heavy flake and lots of details. But painting panels and flakes is not for the timid. Flake, especially when you get into the heavier stuff, can be a challenge if you don’t use t

Here’s a video showing you everything that has to happen to plan and prepare to chop an all original 1932 Ford Tudor Sedan. There is a lot of measuring and taping and measuring and measuring and marking and staring and measuring and staring, and measuring, before any of the cutting starts. Check it out in the video below, and if you missed the first episode on this epic machine, use the link below. This 1932 Ford Tudor Sedan is an amazing survivor. It is completely stock and untouched and has s

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:

I’ve been fortunate enough to be around a lot of cool race engines over the years, and a handful of them have had very particular startup procedures. A Dodge NASCAR R5P7 for example that came with very explicit instructions as to how to start it. It needed to be preheated before startup and had a whole procedure. Then there was an Indy car engine that was in a land speed car. That bad boy needed to be preheated as well, and had a whole warmup procedure once it was started as well. So I can only

Mass Market Appeal It’s the late 1980s, and Toyota has spent most of the past decade building a reputation around reliability, efficiency, and no-nonsense engineering. Their practical, simple, and durable cars routinely outlasted the European and American competition of the era, and usually with much lower running costs. This made cars like the Corona, Cressida, Corolla and Camry extremely popular among families and commuters who just needed an affordable, no-frills automobile that was built to

In the 1970s and 80s, Volvo built its reputation on something unfashionable: simplicity. Cars like the 240 were overbuilt, mechanically straightforward, and designed to be fixed rather than replaced. The 940 that followed leaned on familiar components, while many competitors were already introducing increasingly complex electronics and untested systems. That conservatism was very much part of the product. And for decades, it worked brilliantly. Now, in 2026, Volvo sits second from the bottom of

Against the Crossover Tide Shooting brakes like the Ferrari GTC4Lusso are increasingly rare, especially as crossovers and SUVs continue to dominate market demand. While few automakers seem willing to pursue this body style, Chinese tech giant Huawei is reportedly stepping in with an all-electric shooting-brake-style model through the Qijing brand, featuring advanced technologies, including its so-called digital chassis engine. According to China’s Autohome, the upcoming shooting-brake model will

Auctions are amazing because you can get insane deals on some stuff, and other stuff goes for insane money. And sometimes the things that go for big money aren’t worth it. On numerous occasions I’ve been at an auction and seen an item sell for a price that would have bought a new one. Other times you get to buy something for a fraction of what it is really worth. And then there are things worth a jillion dollars that go for a jillion dollars. That’s what happens at a big auction like Barrett-Jac

The National Weather Service has issued a new winter storm warning, which is expected to bring several inches of snowfall and heavy winds to several states. This time, we’re expecting a combination of factors to wreak havoc across the Midwest and into the southern U.S., with low-pressure systems and frontal systems meeting Arctic airflow to disrupt our week. Specifically, the Appalachians are experiencing a low-pressure wave that is combining with Gulfstreams to introduce showers across the sout

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

Even with its cutting-edge hybrid system combining twin-turbo power and an electric motor, the 2026 Corvette ZR1X cannot escape Washington's fuel economy rules. The car carries a gas guzzler tax of $2,600, pushing the starting price beyond $210,000. With dealers adding markups and buyers already spending six figures, the federal penalty amounts to little more than a rounding error. Remember, GM maintains a one-year no-flip policy, though that hasn’t stopped some owners from listing theirs for we

Frank Peiler made a big move back in March, trading in his old gas model for a new Mazda hybrid. His timing couldn’t have been better, he now says. With the Iran War sending fuel prices skyrocketing, the suburban Chicago retiree has driven more than 700 miles over the last month and still hasn’t had to fill up again. Honda Peiler is one among a fast-growing number of Americans buy

Going for Alternatives The conflict in the Middle East has definitely been the biggest catalyst for change in automotive buying habits. What used to be a fairly evenly distributed industry in terms of buyer preference has seemingly shifted over the past few months. Data now shows that buyers are choosing hybrids as the primary option when considering new car purchases. So much has been sold so far that inventory across the United States has dipped as demand for hybrids and EVs surges.

At the Beijing Auto Show this week, Hyundai pulled the wraps off the Ioniq V, a China-exclusive all-electric liftback built in partnership with Chinese autonomous driving developer Momenta. But the car itself is almost secondary to what it represents. As part of a broader transformation, Hyundai plans to introduce 20 new models in China over the next five years, describing it as its most ambitious product expansion in the market to date.  The rollout will cover the full spectrum of electrified p