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Not All Launches Go Smoothly Ferrari’s all-new electric vehicle, the Luce, appears to be on track for launch, with the company teasing interior details and even releasing a YouTube series ahead of its debut. However, a potential hurdle has emerged after Mazda filed a trademark for “Luce” in Japan, which could force Ferrari to fight for the nameplate. The Prancing Horse chose the name Luce because it is the Italian word for “light,” a fitting choice for a fully electric model that won’t feature t

Two Faces of the A110 A report from Autocar states that Alpine will introduce an internal combustion variant of the A110 alongside its all-electric successor, mirroring Porsche’s playbook — the German brand being Alpine’s key rival. What’s interesting is that Alpine CEO Philippe Krief is already making bold claims about the upcoming model, saying it will be “the first true EV sports car” and will outperform the best combustion rivals today. Aside from rivalry in the sports car segment, this deve

Subaru fans have spent years waiting for the legendary STI badge to make a proper comeback. While concepts like the STI S210 Prototype and wannabe trims such as the WRX STI Sport♯ have appeared in recent years, the current VB-generation WRX still hasn’t received a true STI variant. Adding to the growing list of “almost” performance specials is a new limited edition from Australia called the Subaru WRX Club Spec Evo. A Cult WRX Nameplate Returns

For years, Lamborghini owners have been walking straight out of dealerships and into aftermarket shops, spending serious money to make their cars louder, crackle and pop (and bang) on the overrun. And while Lamborghini has offered Race and Akrapovič exhaust systems for previous models, the brand has now developed its own range of titanium exhaust systems for the now-discontinued Huracán and Urus. Sold through official dealers, it's designed to Lamborghini's exacting specifications, both technica

A Strong Start, Then a Hiccup The all-new 2027 Kia Telluride has already made meaningful contributions to the brand, with the model setting a new all-time monthly U.S. sales record of 13,198 units last month, just a few hundred units behind the top-selling Sportage. Yet some examples may already be facing issues after Kia recalled 13,499 Telluride units — along with 1,371 2026MY K4 Hatchback units — over a seatbelt anchor buckle problem. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

After growing nearly eightfold between 2019 and 2023, demand for battery-electric vehicles flattened out last year, then took a dive off a cliff after federal tax credits phased out at the end of September. That’s sent an array of automakers scrambling to rethink their EV programs and, by Autoblog’s count, at least 18 brands have now decided to drop existing models, scrap upcoming plans or, at the least, stretch their launches out, hoping to see demand rebound.

Purchasing a satisfying car is one thing, but a bad dealer experience can quickly turn owners off a specific brand. To see which automakers deliver the best dealer service, the results of the JD Power 2026 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI) Study have just been released. Overall dealer satisfaction increased in this year’s study, which is based on responses from 51,228 verified registered owners and lessees of vehicles between 1 to 3 years of age. Porsche and Mini topped the premium and mass-mar

Buying Recalled Cars Was the Business Model A Pittsburgh used-car dealer just landed a huge win against Hyundai Motor America. After years of fighting over recalled vehicles, a Pennsylvania judge has ordered Hyundai to pay almost $10 million. Knight Motors and its sister company, Doman Auto & Marine Sales, both run by the same owner in Pittsburgh, spent most of 2018 and early 2019 snapping up used Hyundai Sonata sedans at auction. In total, they bought 628 cars from the 2011 to 2014 model ye

Volkswagen has started production of the new ID.Unyx 08 electric SUV in Hefei, eastern China, and while we lost count of how many China-only models VW is selling these days, this one is really important. That’s because the ID.Unyx 08 is Volkswagen’s first fully-connected, full-size battery electric SUV that features an 800-volt electrical architecture, as well as the first VW EV based on a third-party platform. Volkswagen

The new Dodge Charger keeps its muscle car status, but almost everything else has changed: the Hemi V8 is gone along with the Challenger name, the quickest versions are now electric, and every new Charger comes with standard all-wheel drive. Some feared this would spoil the image of Dodge’s large muscle car as a silly but entertaining, tail-happy muscle car, but the new Charger’s AWD system doesn’t spoil the fun. Dodge has now detailed all the different modes for the Charger’s AWD system, which

Porsche is betting on gas engines and aggressive cost cuts to pull itself out of one of the worst financial periods in its modern history. Porsche booked $4.5 billion in extraordinary expenses in 2025, including a $3.5 billion writedown for its EV strategy pivot. Its operating profit collapsed 98%, margins shrank to 0.3%, and shares have fallen by more than half since 2022. New CEO Michael Leiters, who led McLaren before taking the job, has a clear diagnosis: the company moved too fast toward el

Limited and Calligraphy Trims Pulled from Sale The 2026 Hyundai Palisade comes in a range of trims for families after a three-row SUV. But if you’re in the market for one today, you might want to stay away from the two top-spec options. Hyundai just told dealers in the US and Canada to stop selling the 2026 Palisade Limited and Calligraphy trims. The reason? A safety problem with the power seats in the second and third rows. The issue is with the power-folding system for the rear seats. Sometime

I’ve been doing drag and drive events for 21 years now, and have been very vocal over the years about what it takes to be successful when it comes to completing these events and having a good time. There are many topics that we’ve discussed, about all different aspects of these events, but one that I am not sure folks listen to enough is heat management. Everyone knows they need a good cooling system, but there is more to it than just that. It’s one thing to be able to drive down the road at 65

An Engineering Company Honda's beginnings were in true engineering; their early days were filled with innovation that ultimately led them to become one of the world's biggest and most respected automotive manufacturers. It has gone on to be respected not just as an innovator on the road, but also on the racetrack, in aeroplanes, and even in robotics. Needless to say, Honda doesn't shy away from pushing the envelope of innovation and technology. More recently, they've been going deep into 3D prin

I know that we live in a time where it seems like we get to see every bit of racing that we want to, but the truth is that a ton of it is behind a pay wall now that means seeing all of it is expensive, if not hard. But in the 1990s and early 2000s there were cable tv channels that had shows and racing coverage about every kind of racing you could imagine. One of the hottest series in the world, and one that intrigued those of us in North America to no end, was the British Touring Car Championshi

I’ve use a lot of different methods for removing suspension bushings, but this one makes me question whether one of those methods was ever done correctly. I remember removing bushings by drilling a bunch of holes around the bushing, but I never used a drill bit quite like this before. Have you tried this method? Do you have a better one? Let us know in the comments section below! Video Description: In this video, I’m sharing a simple old-school trick for removing stubborn rubber suspension bus

Ford Festiva: A Brief History For anyone who remembers the Ford Festiva, you either have bad knees, have reading glasses, or both. It's a bit of a forgotten car in Ford's back catalog, and it served as the company's entry-level hatchback in various markets, including North America. The Festiva was sold in the U.S from mid-1986 to 1993. The Festiva was actually developed by Mazda and originally intended for the Japanese market. Kia was then licensed to build it, naming it the Pride, and it was pr

Stellantis’ Detour to Electrification Earlier this year, Stellantis quietly dropped several plug-in hybrids from its North American lineup, including Jeep’s 4xe models and the Chrysler Pacifica plug-in. The decision surprised some, but Stellantis called it a strategic shift. Rather than sticking with plug-in hybrids, the company plans to bring back a mix of self-charging hybrids and extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) instead. The first sign of that new direction is the all-new Jeep Cheroke

Two years after the Lucid Air electric sedan received support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the same update is underway for the EV maker’s Gravity SUV. For years, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrations have made moving from one vehicle to the next much simpler for drivers, especially since different vehicles have vastly different native infotainment systems. Lucid UX 3.5, the latest software version for the Gravity, now includes these smartphone-mirroring functions in North America. L

We’ve got more live drag racing coming to you from NHRA’s Division 7! It’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing at it’s finest and every pair that goes down the race track is right here live. If you like Sportsman Drag Racing, where wheels-up action is the norm, then this is the racing for you. We’re talking Stock, Super Stock, Comp, Alcohol classes, and more right here from In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Check it out and let us know what you think! The post FREE LIVE DRAG RACING: Division 7 NHRA Lu

In many ways, the Toyota GR Yaris represents a return to the golden age of Japanese performance cars, and one of those ways is a programme of continuous tweaks and improvements throughout the car’s life. Think of how Skyline GT-Rs would evolve quickly from original to V-Spec to V-Spec II, and you get the idea. In that time-honored tradition, Toyota has rolled out a number of small but meaningful improvements for the 2026 model year GR Yaris which it calls the Type 26. This, it turns out, was the

While we still wish we were livestreaming the March Meet at Famoso, we are super grateful that the Monday Morning Racer was on hand to shoot all the action so we can still check it out and share it. In the video below, you are going to get to watch all the Nitro burning Fuel Altered action that was going on during the March Meet, and boy was there a lot. And stay tuned because we’re pretty sure there will be some Top Fuel video coming as well, and we’re working on our photo coverage as we speak

Shelby American is known for its broad range of souped-up Mustang muscle cars, but the performance vehicle specialist also has a truck lineup that includes the F-150 Super Snake street truck, Shelby F-150 off-road truck and Shelby Raptor, which takes Ford’s factory desert racer up a notch. Mind you, Shelby’s truck lineup also includes the F-250 Super Baja, which launched in 2021 as an extreme off-road performance version of Ford’s Super Duty truck, creating the niche for Baja-ready heavy-duty tr

As Fuel Prices Rise, EV Interest Rises Too Fuel crises have often influenced car buyers to upsize or downsize their engines. When fuel prices are low and the economy is running smoothly, sure, a V8 sounds like a great idea. Economic downturns, recessions, or fuel price spikes are on the way? Well, I guess it's time to get a small hatchback with a frugal gasoline engine. Nowadays, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs), and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) are n

The U.S. Treasury will soon be forced to start writing checks – a lot of checks – following the Supreme Court’s ruling that the Trump administration had no Constitutional power to collect an estimated $175 billion in tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA. That’s now been backed by two other rulings, including one by Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York, who declared importers were “entitled to benefit” from those decisions wit