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The Scope Widens General Motors has updated service bulletin PIP6101, which addresses an engine ticking noise caused by a manufacturing defect. The revised version, PIP6101A, now includes more 2025–2026 models equipped with the 2.0-liter inline-four LSY turbocharged engine, in addition to the previously listed 2.5-liter LK0 and 2.7-liter L3B power units. This means owners of the Buick Envision, Chevrolet Blazer, and Cadillac CT4, CT5, XT4, XT5, and XT6 may now be affected by the issue. The LSY d

Boxer. Turbo. All-Wheel Drive If you combine those three words together, it can only be one car. For those who still need a hint, that's none other than the Subaru WRX. Okay, the Forester was available with a turbo, but the WRX is the definitive car that has those key ingredients. The WRX, then known as the Impreza WRX, was born out of necessity. Subaru wanted to mount an even more serious challenge in the World Rally Championship, and the larger Legacy wasn't cutting it anymore. So, the company

A Small Engine With Some Big Questions The redesigned Chevrolet Trax has earned its share of praise for being affordable, practical, and well-equipped for its size. But the spotlight is now shifting to what’s under the hood. The Trax runs on a 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder, shared with the Buick Envista, Encore, and Chevrolet Trailblazer. On paper, the compact power plant promises a blend of efficiency and everyday performance, all while keeping costs down. For most owners, it seems to d

As we head into the second week of March, several significant weather systems are creating hazardous driving conditions across the United States. Travelers planning a road trip or a daily commute through the Pacific Northwest, the Colorado Rockies, or near the Great Lakes should prepare for severe winter weather and potential road closures. The National Weather Service is strongly advising all drivers to carry a winter emergency driving kit, including tire chains, a flashlight, blankets, and ext

Owners Take Honda to Court Two Honda Prologue customers filed a class action lawsuit against Honda after their respective all-electric crossovers allegedly made mechanical noise when turning. According to Car Complaints, the filing alleges that the front drive axles are defective and that Honda knew about the issue but still has not provided a remedy. Pennsylvania plaintiff Ashley Custer leased a new 2024 Honda Prologue in May 2025 but began experiencing the problem with just 4,039 miles on the

A New Flagship for Ford’s High-Powered Mustang Ford pulled the covers off the Mustang Dark Horse SC as the wildest version of the S650 Mustang yet. It steps into the shoes of the old Shelby GT500, now sitting at the top of Ford’s pony car lineup. But when it first showed up, there was one big question mark: how much would it actually cost? So far, the only real number attached to the car was the VIN 001 unit that hammered for a jaw-dropping $1.25 million at Barrett-Jackson’s charity auction. Tha

Orders For The Durango R/T 392 Are Opening Soon Dodge’s 2026 Durango lineup already stretches from the practical V6-powered GT all the way up to the wild, supercharged V8 SRT Hellcat Jailbreak. But there’s been a gap between the everyday and the extreme, especially when it comes to pricing, and that’s exactly where the new Durango R/T 392 lands. According to Kevin Hillman, Senior Vice President of Dodge Product, order banks for the R/T 392 are expected to open later this month. Hillman confirmed

In Japan, it’s common for cars to be driven to well over 300,000 miles. It isn’t uncommon for some to reach even higher mileage, either. These aren’t anomalies; they’re just ordinary vehicles used by ordinary drivers who have treated them with the right attitude. On the other hand, the average American motorist will trade his vehicle long before reaching such mileage totals. There’s a YouTube video going around that's an unpleasant reality check on something that many American motorists never gi

Key takeaways A powerful storm system is bringing severe 80 mph crosswinds and heavy mountain snow to the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies today. Drivers of high-profile vehicles face extreme blowover risks on exposed highways and mountain passes. The system will transition into a fast-moving clipper by Monday, bringing a slick wintry mix and hazardous driving conditions to the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Severe winds and blow over risks in the Northern Rockies The most immediate ha

Japan's Flagship Sedans Before Japanese automaker decided to make luxury divisions, they already had a slew of flagship luxury sedans in their lineup. There's the Toyota Crown, the Nissan Cedric/Gloria, and the Honda Legend. Smaller players had them too, such as the Mitsubishi Sigma and, later, the Diamante, and Mazda also had skin in the game with its Luce. The Luce is a particularly interesting car, even if it was never a particularly huge seller in its home market. Its name might not be famil

Severe Weather Threat Expands Across the South The severe weather threat is far from over for the southern United States. According to the latest outlooks from the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, the second half of an upper-level low is expected to arrive on Monday. This is the same system that triggered destructive tornadoes across the Midwest last week. Severe weather outlooks are already active for the Deep South, with the threat expanding northward as the system advances ea

Building a Reputation Honda in the 1960s were an engineering pioneer in the internal combustion space, driven by founder Soichiro Honda’s ‘engineering first’ philosophy. The proving ground for the company’s creations during this time was the Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing World Championship, where the realisation that several smaller, lighter pistons can be made to accelerate and change direction much faster than fewer larger and heavier ones led to the development of landmark engines like the 250

Head-Turning Deals A plethora of GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks is being sold with a hefty discount of over $10,000, bringing the price down to around $30,000, putting them on par with smaller trucks like the Ford Maverick. These heavily discounted vehicles can be found in online inventories from various dealerships. One instance is the Alabama-based Howard BentleyBuick GMC, which shows that several base Sierra 1500 Pro units — listed with an MSRP of $40,190 — are available with a dealer discount

New-Age EV Batteries Near Production Volkswagen’s Chinese battery partner Gotion High Tech has taken another step towards mass production of its Gemstone solid-state batteries with the commencement of real-world vehicle testing. These batteries are designed to deliver an energy density of approximately 350 Wh/kg with a single-cell capacity of 70 Ah, which could translate to a range of about 620 miles when integrated into a production EV. Once they reach commercial production, these batteries wil

After more than 30 years of sitting, this 1961 Corvette is getting some love! While it hasn’t been stored in the worst conditions, it has still been sitting mostly outside, and that is tough on stuff. But it’s a small block Chevrolet powered, all mechanical machine, so can simple steps make it a runner? Will it drive again? We’ve seen so many cars made to run after sitting for decades, but not all of them are easy. In fact, just because you get them running doesn’t mean they will run for long or

We’ve been slacking on our Rebeldryver’s Garage video sharing lately and have got a few to show you so we can get caught up. I don’t know how we missed a couple of these, but we’re here now! In this video below, Scott is taking his 1976 El Camino project and giving it some love and sex appeal. Okay, maybe not sex appeal but it is going to get a nose job that even a Kardashian would be proud of. If you aren’t familiear with the Laguna front ends that were available on 1975 and 1976 Chevelles, the

Whoever came up with these DECKED organization systems is pretty smart. While drawer style organizers have been around for trucks and suvs, they are typically aimed at fleet services and such and are heavy, expensive, and just not as user friendly for the average consumer. These DECKED systems make installation straight forward, use incredibly simple tech to keep these things super beefy and strong, and they do work like a dream. There’s a part of me that would love to figure out how to to one i

Impressive Tech with a Catch BMW has always treated lighting as more than just a safety feature. Their laser headlights prove the point. First seen on the BMW i8 and now available on top-tier models, these units use laser diodes aimed at a phosphor lens to create an incredibly bright white beam. The big advantage? Laser headlights can light up the road for about 600 meters ahead – roughly double what you get from regular LEDs. They’re also smaller and more efficient, which lets designers shape t

I’ll admit that I have worked on a few cars, in the trailer, while going down the road and would give that 1 out of 10 stars, do not recommend. Part of the problem with it is that you can’t see out, and it makes you motion sick which is always fun. But what if you were in a space with two couches and lots of windows, airflow, etc? You know, like the inside of a squarebody limo crew cab dually!? Yeah, it’s as absurd as it sounds and we love it. In the video below, which is epic by the way, Finneg

The Leaf Takes the Top Honor Nissan may be one of the pioneers of the modern electric vehicle segment, but it has struggled to keep up amid rising competition — particularly from Chinese marques like BYD. Regardless, the Leaf was recently crowned Supreme Winner by the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY), suggesting the awarding body sees the Leaf as a strong contender in the EV race. The Leaf — which won the Compact Car category — beat other category champions in this year’s edition, incl

BROWN WINS RIGHT TRAILERS TOP FUEL ALL-STAR CALLOUT IN FRONT OF SELLOUT CROWD AT GAINESVILLE Hart, Capps, C. Coughlin and A. Smith all qualify No. 1 at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals   GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 7, 2026) – Four-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown won the Right Trailers All-Star Callout in front of a sellout crowd on Saturday at Gainesville Raceway, defeating Clay Millican in the final round of the bonus race as part of this weekend’s season-opening Amalie Motor Oil

It’s time for a little sheet metal fun, and that means cutting, measuring, and shaping, and although this isn’t the most complicated piece of sheet metal ever it can be very daunting if you go at it the wrong way. And it does have a bubble in it, that does require some shaping or creativity. In the video below you’ll find our friends at Iron Trap Garage are back at it in the shop on the Ardun powered 1933 Ford. This thing needs some floorboard love, and specifically the toe board, so check it ou

Crossing the Line Speeding on public roads is the last thing any driver should do — not only because it can lead to hefty fines, but also because it is unsafe and can endanger other road users. One driver learned that the hard way after going on a high-speed joyride in a customer’s Honda Odyssey from the shop where he worked. According to the owner of the Odyssey, who shared the story and dashcam footage on Reddit, the body shop employee took the minivan onto a freeway while bragging about being

Redefining the Subcompact Hatchback One could say that the original Honda Fit did wonders to change the image of subcompact hatchbacks around the world. Before its introduction in 2001, cars of this type were cramped, compromised, and really felt like penalty boxes. One only bought it because that's what the budget allowed, but for some reason, the first-generation Fit's appeal went beyond penny pinchers. It was a smash hit in Japan, massively popular in Europe, and a surprise success in America

A Tribute on Four Wheels Chevrolet's Stars & Steel Special Edition package adds several features to vehicles participating in the collection, including the Corvette and various truck models. The package commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States, an initiative also taken by Stellantis, which is offering limited-edition models across its brands. While pricing has yet to be disclosed, GM Authority reported that a new, more stripped-down package is being offered for the Silverado H