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Not Your Ordinary Escalade When Cadillac first released the Escalade in 1998, little did GM know that it would become one of its biggest hits. Turns out, many people wanted a Cadillac SUV, and its popularity exploded when the second-generation model came about in 2004. In some way, it's the modern interpretation of the company's land yachts from the '60s and '70s. Today, Escalades are pretty much everywhere, even in markets where these aren't officially sold. It's huge and hugely desirable, and

Ford’s Best-Seller Doesn’t Sell In Europe  The Ford F-150 is pretty much a symbol of the American automotive industry at this point. The full-sized pickup truck is a pillar in its segment, being a best-selling model, a default choice, or simply just a great all-rounder. Fourteen generations on, and it’s still going strong, but not every market is lucky enough to be graced by its availability.  In Europe, the only Raptor pickup truck that you can get across the pond is the Ranger Raptor, and that

Rewriting the Rule Book The Bugatti Veyron ushered in the era of the hypercar, creating a whole new class of automobiles that pushed the very limits of what we believed was possible on four wheels. A brainchild of the then Volkswagen Group Supremo Ferdinand Piech, he was extremely meticulous about the Veyron achieving hyperspeed while staying classy and comfortable. This pushed the team to create the standard Veyron, already capable of a staggering 250 mph top speed. Wanting more, they eventuall

A dangerous line of severe thunderstorms is pushing east across the Mid-South today, and the National Weather Service in Memphis is not mincing words about the road threat. A Tornado Watch is active across portions of Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Missouri through Sunday evening. The NWS Memphis office confirmed wind gusts up to 45 MPH are already being recorded ahead of the line, with the main squall expected to produce gusts reaching 70 MPH as it sweeps east this afternoon and evening.

A Drift Icon Goes Off-Road The Nissan Silvia 240SX, known as the Silvia S14 in Japan, is one of the most respected cars in the tuning scene, arriving in the 1990s – a time widely considered the heyday of JDM modification culture. Today, it still enjoys a cult following, especially among enthusiasts who build the coupe for drifting. One owner, however, took a completely different approach, transforming the car into an off-roader – not just any off-roader, but a trophy truck built to tackle brutal

Tracing the Roots of 'ReVolvolution' It was in the '80s when Volvo began exploring a more adventurous side, fitting turbochargers into its engines. First, it was the 240 that got a healthy amount of boost, even spawning a touring car version that actually proved successful in motorsport. Not content with that, Volvo proceeded to do the same thing for the 900 Series with the 940 Turbo, better known as the 940 SE in the U.S. Into the '90s, the 850 gained a T-5 model that further enhanced the brand

New Model, New Charging Standard “Ready in five 5, full in 9, cold add 3,” that’s the breakthrough that’s coming to Europe next month with the Denza Z9GT. This will be the first time that BYD’s Flash Charging makes an appearance. Charging will be almost as fast as fueling up with this technology – with the right charger, of course. The new model is set to launch at Paris’ Palais Garnier opera house on April 8, 2026, and there’s more to it than just another premium electric vehicle (EV). 

A Short-Lived Comeback General Motors’ plan for an 18-month production run of the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV to 18 months seems disappointing, especially at a time when the market needs more affordable electric car options. With that in mind, The Drive asked Mandi Damman, the Bolt EV’s executive chief engineer, whether it would be possible to extend the model’s production timeline – only to receive a vague reply. Damman told the publication, “In theory, yes.” However, she reiterated two key factors

From Hard to Smooth Braking If you’ve ever ridden in a car with a new driver, you’ll know that he or she might still be getting their footing on the pedals of a car. Braking smoothly is a skill that you pick up over the years through experience and feel, but with today’s tech, that skill may go by the wayside in favor of software-assisted braking.  Tesla is rolling out a new feature for its Model Y in Software Update 2026.8, including a new “Comfort Braking” mode. For now, it’s exclusive to the

The E65 Turns 25 Believe it or not, the E65 BMW 7 Series is now a quarter-century old. Hugely controversial when it was new, we still remember the headlines and stories surrounding its design. Magazine and internet archives would lead you to believe that the sky was falling over at BMW, and the car was pretty much the chariot of one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse. There was a great deal of emotion when the fourth-generation 7 Series was first revealed. BMW diehards at the time weren't ju

The Three Cars That Changed Bugatti’s Modern Strategy Edition One-Off – the same channel that brought the secret, most expensive Bugatti collection to the light – is back with another video. This time, it highlights a pivotal moment in the French marque's modern history, revealing how three extraordinary hypercars reshaped the company’s future. According to the video, the record-breaking Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, the track-focused Bugatti Divo, and the ultra-exclusive Bugatti Centodieci c

(Photos by David Whealon) – NHRA Drag Racing at the Gatornationals was off the hook yet again in 2026! The week started with new drivers, crew chiefs, and teams, plus record breaking performances in testing, and ended with big wins and happy fans. This is the start of a whole new year of NHRA Drag Racing and we know this season is going to be something special. We’ve got great action photos from Gainesville thanks to longtime contributor David Whealon. David was in Florida shooting all kinds of

Scott Sullivan is one of the most iconic car builders of the 1980s and 1990s. After building what many considered to be the first Pro Street car, his 1967 Nova, and several other iconic machines after, many people give him credit for starting the movement. Regardless of whether he was first or not, his name belongs on a list of 5-10 builders who really turned the world on its ear and started something new. Pro Street is, and will always be, something special because of all these great builders l

E-Commerce Accessories One huge segment of the aftermarket scene that exploded during the pandemic is accessorizing through e-commerce platforms. Brought about by the restriction of being at home, petrol heads the world over began to take to the internet to indulge in their passions. Over the years, we've seen aftermarket parts for all types of cars become more accessible through online selling platforms. Temu has grown as an alternative to more expensive online brands. Usually, Temu products ar

Off to a Hot Start BMW has entered a new era with the debut of its Neue Klasse platform, starting with the iX3. So far, the Bavarian automaker appears pleased with the early results, as a report from BMW Blog states that the iX3 has secured 50,000 orders in its first six months. Having the iX3 lead the charge for BMW’s new electric vehicle-dedicated platform appears to be a smart move, given that its combustion-powered sibling, the X3, is a volume seller. The new electric compact sedan counterpa

Manuals Are Slowly Disappearing Manual gearboxes aren’t extinct just yet, but the outlook isn’t great. Across the industry, the good ol’ stick shift is quietly vanishing. Even BMW’s M division has said outright that manuals probably won’t survive much longer. However, a few automakers, like Ford, remain determined to keep the manual driving experience alive in some form. Porsche, on the other hand, has other ideas – a newly published patent in Germany suggests the Stuttgart-based automaker is ex

The biggest myth about the Corvette has always been that you shouldn't drive it in bad weather because it can be a handful. Harlan Charles kills that notion head-on. A GM veteran of 37 years, with the last 24 spent as Corvette Product Manager, Harlan has racked up 27,000 miles in the first year of ownership of his own personal Stingray, come rain, shine or Michigan winters. In a recent video from YouTuber CGarnerSpeed252, he stands in front of all four C8 variants and does something rare for a f

Repo Practices Face Federal Action Car repossession rates have approached Great Recession levels in recent years, driven in part by post-pandemic economic factors. Military servicemembers, however, receive certain protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act – protections that CarMax Inc. allegedly violated and will now pay at least $420,000 in compensation to 28 affected servicemembers. According to Automotive News, the U.S. Department of Justice alleged that CarMax failed to verify wh

In the last installment of the SRT4 powered Caravan build, I said that I wasn’t sure there has ever been a Dodge Caravan that was cleaner and cooler than this one right here, and the engine swap hadn’t even happened yet! So how in the hell did this thing spiral out of control? There are some definite challenges the team is going through, but is it worth the headache? Let’s watch and see, because I had big hopes for many smiler per hour in this van. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON THE TURBO MINIVAN BUILD

Bomb Cyclone Targeting the Upper Midwest The National Weather Service has issued Blizzard Warnings across seven states as one of the most significant late-season winter storms in years deepens rapidly and churns toward the Great Lakes. This system has the characteristics of a bomb cyclone, a storm that drops at least 0.71 inches of mercury in barometric pressure within 24 hours, generating an expansive, powerful wind field that can make road travel not just difficult, but life-threatening. NWS W

A Trend That Backfired While steering-wheel capacitive touch buttons with haptic feedback offer a minimalist aesthetic and allow more functions, it didn’t take long for the technology to draw criticism. Some argue that it creates usability issues, with Volkswagen even facing a lawsuit alleging that the ID.4’s steering wheel controls led to unintended acceleration. Ferrari also jumped on the trend with some of its more recent releases, including the Purosangue, before returning to physical contro

Alfa Romeo's Oddball We all know that Alfa Romeo cars have a sporty zing to them. Whether it's with a small hatchback or a 505 hp hot sedan, you can always count on the Italian automaker to spice up your daily drive. Alfa's long history is awash in fun and zesty daily runabouts like the Alfasud, Spider, and Giulia, and occasionally dip into exotica with models such as the 8C Competizione and 33 Stradale. But Alfa also made a few utility vehicles back in the day, believe it or not. You'll have to

Honda’s EV Reset Could Spell the End for the Prologue Honda just made a big change to its EV plans. With EV demand cooling and costs rising, the company confirmed it is canceling three all-electric models that were already far along in development: the Honda 0 Sedan, Honda 0 SUV, and Acura RSX. This move comes after the auto division posted an operating loss of over $1 billion from April to December 2025. Honda expects these cancellations to cost about $15.7 billion in its fiscal year ending Mar

The Bigger Picture  The Chief Design Officer for Stellantis, Ralph Gilles, shared a moment with Car Design News, sharing how automobiles are getting commoditized – think about how there is a section of the automotive industry that’s getting turned into appliances, or as he put it, “point A to point B.”  As the head design honcho at Stellantis, he and his team deliver compelling work to brands like Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Jeep, and Dodge, among many others. Fourteen brands are under him, and I can

Corvette’s Hybrid Identity Crisis The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray sounds like a clever evolution of the long-running Stingray nameplate, marking the model’s first-ever hybrid powertrain. However, according to sources cited by GM Authority, Chevrolet may be considering a name change to Grand Sport X, as the current name may be hurting sales. The report stated that the letter ‘E’ in E-Ray may confuse buyers, as it suggests the model is fully electric. That misconception is considered a factor in the