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The Volkswagen Group today released fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, and two things stand out more than anything. The operating profit has plunged 53.5% to €8.9 billion ($10.35 billion) compared to 2024, the lowest level since 2016 when the Dieselgate scandal was in full swing. Europe’s largest carmaker said U.S. tariffs, intense competition from China, and high restructuring costs from the realignment of its EV strategy (especially Porsche's) are the main causes for the shar

The Porsche Carrera GT remains one of Stuttgart’s most iconic creations, known for its screaming V10, raw character, and infamous reputation among drivers. In recent years, many companies have tried to bring classic Porsches into the modern day. Builders like Singer, Theon Design, and Zeigler Bailey have all made unique creations in the restomod world. Yet, most of them reimagine old 911s, and few manage to do it quite like Canepa. At the 2026 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance weekend, the Calif

These IMSA GTP cars are nuts. These are some of the wildest road race cars on the planet, and riding along in one at Daytona during Rolex 24 night practice is something special. This thing sounds like a few GP bikes racing next to each other when the Cosworth built Aston Martin V12 gets up on the pipe and pissed off going around the big banked corners at Daytona. This car sounds evil, clearly makes big power, and is a handful. Sign me up! What a ride. Watch, and listen, as this thing screams ar

Technically, spring is already upon us—meteorological spring began on March 1, with astronomical spring beginning on March 20—and automakers are rushing to get the last of their winter testing programs completed. This has given the Autoblog spy photographers a chance to get a fresh look at the upcoming 2027 Range Rover Sport ahead of its debut in late 2026 or early 2027. The prototype they've captured in northern Sweden shows that there will be several cosmetic changes to the performance SUV, bo

It’s time for more great Gatornationals Lucas Oil Drag Racing series videos, and these are great. We’ve shared Bobby Fazio’s videos before, and appreciate his sportsman focused drag racing coverage and interviews. His latest video is from last weekend’s NHRA GatorNationals in Florida and features NHRA Stock Eliminator racers. These are the muscle cars everyone knows and loves, with a very strict set of rules, that run on a small tire and carry the front wheels on their way to 9-12 second 1/4 mil

The weather in Texas during the GoodGuys LMC Truck Spring Lonestar Nationals was all over the place across the DFW area. In some places they got it as bad as expected, some places worse, and some places got a fraction of the rain and severe weather that was seen in other spots. So while there were surely a lot of folks that didn’t show up for the show, GoodGuys shows are held rain or shine and that means there were still cars there vying for awards and looking to have fun. John Jackson, from Not

While folks naturally think of Corvettes as the corner carving machines they were designed to be, there is significant Corvette history at the dragstrip as well. There are a jillion examples of Corvettes at famous road courses all over the world, but Corvette drag cars came in every flavor from Funny Cars to Stock Eliminator, and just about everything in between. In the Hot Rod Hoarders video from Tommy Lee Byrd, you’ll get over an hour of awesome gassers, drag cars, customs, and more, so check

(Words and Photos by Scott Liggett) It’s been a while since we added to our small town car show series here at Bang Shift. But, after attending the Weekend Of Wheels this past Saturday, we felt we needed to share the amazing cars we saw there. This year marked the 53rd running of this show in Grand Island, NE. The first 50 years, the Tri-City Street Rods car club ran the show. When they decided 50 years was enough, one of their members took over. Danni Oberg of Knucklehead Garage took on the ta

The Recalls Touched Almost Every Model Ford Sells Between 2020 and 2026, Ford issued recalls touching just about every vehicle it sells, and the company says it did that deliberately. The F-150, Bronco, Explorer, Mustang, Maverick, Mustang Mach-E, Transit, and more have all shown up on recall lists at one point or another, with problems covering a pretty wide range. From rearview cameras going blank, cracked fuel injectors that pose fire risks, and electrical faults that can knock out trailer br

Mercedes-Benz teased the new VLE minivan last year, previewing it as a new take on high-end luxury. While luxury sedans and SUVs have traditionally been the first choices for well-heeled Merc fans who want nothing but the best, the VLE delivers comparable comfort but in the body of a more practical minivan. It’s a recipe that markets like China have appreciated, but no other true luxury minivan exists in the United States. Now that the covers have come off what Mercedes calls a grand limousine,

3D printing, or more accurately, additive manufacturing, is more than just a fad, and the automotive industry is providing more and more examples of this. The most obvious is Czinger, whose 21C hypercar has over 350 metal 3D-printed components, followed by the McLaren W1 and Bugatti Tourbillon hypercars, all of which use Divergent's 3D printing expertise in their innovative suspension components. But the realm of hypercars is not the only one in which the technology is being used. In fact, BMW h

Here’s Part 2 of the Vice Grip Garage dually, Corvette, and Trailer giveaway! This just might be one of the coolest giveaways in recent memory, and that is saying something since there are so many nowadays. But this giveaway isn’t just for one vehicle, or even two, but rather THREE which are all going to the same winner. Yep, one guy or gal is going to win this soon to be ProCharged dually, a really clean matching open car trailer, and a matching Corvette. To help with the taxes, you also win $1

We’ve got more Carolina No Time drag racing video, and if you are a fan of a 28/10.5 tire and the fast and fun action of Carolina NT, then this is the video for you. The Rock is known for great races, and the field for Lil Gangstas, Super Street, and Small Tire were all packed and featured some tight racing and fun action to watch. Check out the video below! Video Description: 2026 season has kicked off and our first event brought us to Rockingham Dragway for Carolina NT “Battle of the Slicks”

Nissan's luxury arm Infiniti has been hinting at producing high-performance vehicles to rival those produced by the likes of BMW M and Mercedes-AMG for some time now, and it's reportedly very close to introducing its first of a new era. Because the brand needs to build cache and prove the business case, it will be starting its foray with a 600-horsepower SUV, reports Automotive News, with more powerful models to come later. The automaker is reportedly hard at work on a performance version of its

There are many driving scenarios and situations that autonomous vehicles have difficulty dealing with, but unprotected left turns across multiple lanes in heavy traffic are probably among the most difficult to nail, if not the hardest. Why is that? Well, mostly because it’s a difficult maneuver for human drivers as well, requiring in many cases a direct negotiation with oncoming traffic. When doing an unprotected left turn, you have to yield to all oncoming traffic, so drivers often nudge the ca

A Glimpse in the Dark Ferrari has released a new episode in its series building up to the launch of its first all-electric model, the Luce. One interesting detail is a tease of what the exterior design could look like, though it was shown only briefly and under nighttime lighting. The Luce appears to feature separate headlights, consistent with heavily camouflaged spy shots that suggest a taller, more upright silhouette. The lights also seem somewhat squarish, a design cue that aligns with the i

Ford Isn’t Ready to Let Go of the Manual ‘Stang Manuals are disappearing from most new cars, but Ford insists the Mustang will keep its manual gearbox for as long as possible. During the 2026 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix in Melbourne, Ford CEO Jim Farley told local media that the Mustang isn’t losing its manual option anytime soon. “Out of our cold, dead hands will we not have a manual Mustang,” Farley said. Farley’s comment came as Ford marked its presence at the Australian Grand Prix, where

Compact Crossovers: A Crucial Segment If you take a look at the sales charts, four of the top-ten best-selling models in America are compact crossovers. Granted, pickups still rule the roost, but the compact crossover effectively replaced the good ol' sedan as the default choice. Nearly every top-seller from every brand out there is also a small wagon on tall tires. For Kia, it's the Sportage that continues to rake in cash for the South Korean automaker. Last year, it sold 182,823 Sportages in A

NOS Not Necessary For a franchise that has raced through nearly every corner of the globe, the Fast & Furious saga has never been shy about escalating its scale. Over the years, the films have taken viewers from the neon-lit streets of Los Angeles to Tokyo’s drifting playground, the favelas of Brazil, frozen lakes in the Arctic, the dizzying heights of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, and eventually even into space. Few movie series have leaned so hard into globe-trotting spectacle, which has become a

Subaru Wants EyeSight to Get Smarter Driver-assist tech has always been at the core of Subaru’s safety story. EyeSight was one of the first advanced driver-assistance systems to hit the mainstream, and it’s been steadily upgraded over the years with better cameras, wider detection, and more features. Now Subaru is teaming up with Infineon Technologies to take EyeSight a step further. Together, they’re developing a new microcontroller that will sit at the heart of an integrated control unit, hand

World-famous Porsche collector and customizer Magnus Walker is auctioning off a sizable chunk of his collection of Porsche sports cars later this month. No fewer than 18 Porsche vehicles carrying Magnus Walker’s signature styling touches, as well as project cars, engines and a whole lot of parts are going under the hammer at the RM Sotheby’s online auction that opens March 18. As you would expect from a Magnus Walker collection, this is an eclectic mix of mostly air-cooled old Porsches; only two

A dismissal of a lawsuit against Tesla has been upheld by a California appeals court, seven years after the incident that triggered it took place and two years after it was originally dismissed as a nonsuit in the EV manufacturer’s favor. The original suit alleged that the plaintiff’s Tesla Model X was defective after a bizarre incident in which her then two-year-old son was able to put the car into drive and pin her against a garage wall. The Incident

The Raptor Experiment Sixteen years ago, Ford rolled out its very first hot-off-road vehicle, the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor. Since then, the Raptor brand has reached new heights, first with the Ranger Raptor for global markets and with the Bronco Raptor. Ford had unlocked a new kind of niche with factory high-performance off-roaders, and many of its rivals have gone on to build their own. Needless to say, the Raptor experiment has been a success for Ford, and we probably wouldn't have 4x4s that can

You wait ages for a British luxury SUV inspired by mountains, and then two come along at once. Following yesterday’s Bentley Bentayga Artenara Edition comes this, the Range Rover Sport SV Winter Dusk. While the Bentley draws its inspiration from the balmy climes of Gran Canaria, though, this Range Rover looks to somewhere altogether colder – the snow-capped Rocky Mountains. It’s set to be a whole lot rarer too, with just three of the special editions to be produced.

When AWD Suddenly Isn’t AWD All-wheel drive is one of those features you don’t really think about – until you need it. Outside of rally racing, it’s all about keeping your car planted when the weather turns bad. In places where snow, rain, or slick roads are part of daily life, plenty of buyers are happy to pay extra for the peace of mind that comes with AWD. But what if that extra peace of mind quietly disappears when you need it most? That’s exactly the question at the heart of a new federal i