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Here we go with Part 2 of Tony Angelo’s bumpside Ford build continues! Here we go with Part 2, where all of it really starts coming together to make the noise and the tire smoke. I love donor vehicle builds like this one. What I mean by that is when you buy a car, or parts from the wrecking yard, to build something new and exciting in a way it never was before. My 1956 Chevy station wagon for instance, has a 1994 Caprice 9C1 cop car chassis and drivetrain under it. It was a great way to get a mo

Here’s our third nitro gallery from the NHRA Four Wide Nationals in Charlotte. If you missed our previous photos, use the link below to check out all our Four Wide photos. (Photos by David Whealon) – It was a cool, fast, and adventurous weekend for the stars of the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lucky for us, we have great photos from our dude David Whealon who was on hand shooting all kinds of race cars, from nitro

We’ve talked about cheap cars that sell at Mecum, Barrett-Jackson, RM and other big name auctions a few times in the recent past and I can tell you that while they are few and far between at some of them, there are quite a few overall throughout the year. At their 2026 Indy Auction, Mecum had a few that came across the block and are being highlighted in the video belo. Check them out below and let us know what you think. Video Description: Mecum Indianapolis 2026 is officially over, and it’s t

Drill bits suck. I mean they are great for the first few holes, but after that they just suck usually. Unless you spend big money that is. And drill bit sharpeners? They are great, but if the bit is made from crap material then it won’t last anyway. And for those of you out there saying that you just need to spend the money and get a good set of bits, I get it but that isn’t always an option for all of us. I have a set of drill bits on my want list that have the little step bit tips on them. I h

If you dig offshore powerboat racing, and especially these insane beasts that basically fly across the top of the water, then you are in for a treat. This is the replay from the Hydroplane Racing League livestream of the 2026 Cambridge Classic Power Boat Regatta. Hydroplanes are something truly special, and this is racing you won’t just see anywhere. Some of the most famous race boats in history have been hydroplanes like Miss Budweiser, Blue Blaster, and more. These things are fun to watch, and

(Photos by Ken Hughes • Words by Darr Hawthorne) • Tucson Dragway’s inaugural Fuel Altered Chaos delivered pretty much what its organizers hoped for: a stand-alone, headline event built entirely around the many Fuel Altereds in the West and Southwest, proving there’s still a serious audience for these racecars. Held at Tucson Dragway, track owner Jim Hughes together with Chris Graves brought Fuel Altereds back to a venue that has had a strong altered, funny car and nitro scene over the decade

Today is Memorial Day, an important day of remembrance for our country that honors the people who have spilled their blood in order to defend our way of life. Memorial Day is dedicated to remembering and honoring those that have died in the service of our county. Men like my grandpa, Earl Lanning, who was one of the fortunate ones to make it home from WWII even though many of his friends and fellow soldiers did not. Those that did not are who we honor today. A national holiday since 1971, Memori

If you didn’t catch the entire Indy 500 on TV yesterday, you missed some drama for sure. With rain effecting the race, but officials, fans and racers sticking it out, there was no shortage of emotions as the final few dozen laps were contested on the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In a race off turn 4 like none we’ve seen in years, Felix Rosenquist and David Malukas put it all on the line. In a field that had more lead changes than any other Indy 500 in history, Rosenquist and Malukas were t

The Chaos Series was at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk Ohio, and did everything they could to put on a hell of a show, even if Mother Nature wasn’t helping out much. Thanks to our friend NCPromoder, there are some great videos below to share so you can watch all the racing action starting with Nitro Qualifying Rounds 1 and 2, and then going into Eliminations as well! Watch all the racing action below and let us know what you think. The post Chaos Supernationals Video: Nitro Qualify

Boat racing is on! If you aren’t familiar with F1 boat racing, you’re in for a treat. This is side by side racing, “door handle to door handle” so to speak, and these drivers are giving it their all at the Red River Rumble F1 Powerboat Showdown in Louisiana. Check out the action LIVE below and let us know what you think. This is great boat racing action, coming to you LIVE from Shreveport-Bossier City, LA. Video Description: The IHRA F1 Powerboat Series is on the Red River at Shreveport-Bossie

Late last year, we learned that the Volvo V60 Cross Country station wagon would end production in April 2026, and while the company has given hints that it is still looking into the space for the future, there haven't been any official comments that could be considered promises of the longroof's return. Until now - Volvo Cars president and CEO Håkan Samuelsson told Road & Track that Volvo is "looking into that," adding, "Not just looking into. I think it's not really too much [to say] that .

The Return Of The Commute Hack With gas prices still high amid the conflict in the Middle East, more people are turning to hybrid vehicles, which help improve fuel economy by adding at least one electric motor for propulsion. But a CBS News report shows that high gas prices are not only pushing people into more efficient cars, but also toward public transportation. The report stated that Amtrak saw a 5% increase in passengers in March compared to a year earlier. Meanwhile, bus company Trailways

Let's be honest: the Honda Prelude's sporty coupe styling writes checks its 2.0-liter hybrid powertrain and continuously variable transmission can't cash, and with it sharing much in common with the Civic, questions about a hotter, Type R-inspired variant are always being asked. Honda Australia president and CEO Jay Joseph has now explained why those questions are always doused with cold water, as reported by regional publication CarSales. The executive has plainly explained that a manual or tur

The Dwindling Midsize Sedan Market For anyone who grew up in the '90s and '00s, the sedan was practically the default family car. In the U.S, midsize sedans once ruled the roost with Camrys, Accords, and Altimas practically flying off showroom floors. Fast forward to today, and a good number of automakers have abandoned that segment in America. Mitsubishi had dropped out of that race, and so have Subaru, General Motors, and Ford. Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are still at it, but sales aren't like t

Stellantis' Bold New Car Rollout Stellantis is showing signs of positive growth following losses of about $25.9 billion in 2025. At the time of writing, the automotive conglomerate posted a 6% increase in its net revenue year-on-year to $42.2 billion, while net profit improved to $464.5 million. The company still has a long way to go, but its outlook looks promising. Now, Stellantis has announced its FaSTLAne 2030 turnaround plans. It will spend close to $70 billion in overhauling its management

In a country better known now for its booming domestic car market than for exporting global automotive icons, a new Jeep is taking shape. It's a proper, ground-up SUV destined for 50 countries, across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and beyond. And the country doing the engineering and the building is India, according to ET Auto. The partnership that makes it possible has been in place for over two decades. Stellantis and Tata Motors, through their 50:50 joint venture at the Ranjan

Project 508 is in full swing and we are super excited about what is going on with this machine. We’ve got another couple videos to share below and will be bringing you more in the coming weeks as well. This drag and drive Camaro project sure has go some seriously sick fabrication going on and I can’t wait to see it all in person during Street Week 2026. In this installment we’ve got video showing the new rearend is going together, plus a one off custom racing steering wheel build, and finally a

The sixth-generation Subaru Forester has just been tweaked for Japan, but don't worry, at least some of the changes are expected to reach the U.S.-spec model. The compact crossover's biggest update is that a more affordable Touring trim has been added to the JDM Forester, but it's not like the Touring sold here in America, though that's nothing new. While our Touring is more premium, Japan's is more basic, and it removes certain features to make a more attractive price possible, but given the pr

Rear Suspension Recall The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just published a recall order for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 and the Ioniq 5. The electric SUV's rear suspension apparently needs some work, as it has a loose rear suspension that can cause accidents. Certain production numbers have been marked, with the report citing that specific production dates from Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America need to undergo the recall service.

Alfa Romeo’s future is finally starting to take shape. During Stellantis’ 2026 Investor Day presentation, the Italian brand confirmed two major additions to its lineup: a new compact SUV and a mysterious low-volume “Bottega Fuoriserie” project developed alongside Maserati. These announcements come at an important time for Alfa Romeo and its parent company. Stellantis lost $26.3 billion last year, yet Alfa Romeo's global sales rose by 20.1%. That said, the company’s lineup has started to feel in

Built Tough, But Not Bulletproof Full-size SUVs are often presented as large, commanding vehicles capable of conquering almost any terrain or hauling big families, but even something as small as a defective bolt can cause major problems. Case in point: General Motors is recalling 2,464 full-size SUVs over incorrect wheel-hub bolts that may loosen or deform over time, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA recall number 26V304 states that the affected vehicles may have been fitted with incorrect b

Late last year, Jason Fenske from the Engineering Explained YouTube channel detailed several faults encountered during just six months of leasing a Lucid Air sedan. In January, he reported that Lucid had reached out and explained how it intended to fix the flaws, but in the five months since, things have only gotten worse, as he explains in another new video (embedded below). As if that's not frustrating enough, when Lucid offered to replace the car under Lemon Law, Fenske discovered that findin

Part Of The Experience When it comes to purchasing very premium, high-performance cars, owners expect that, apart from a great product, the experience must also be top-notch. This is why high-priced brands have offered bespoke services, allowing customers to play around with their cars' interiors and some exterior pieces as well. This practice was more common for luxury brands like Rolls-Royce and Bentley, but over the years, even supercar brands have launched their own customization arms. Lambo

The Lexus RX has been convincing premium buyers that going hybrid is no bad thing for ages now, and the current fifth-generation model, launched in 2022, has earned the crown of the best-selling Lexus in the U.S. Four years after this ALA10/ALH10 model arrived, Lexus is preparing to update the midsize crossover SUV for the 2028 model year, and though these spy shots, captured near the Nürburgring, may appear to show minimal changes, the updates will be more than skin-deep, with significant chang

It’s happening slowly, but many automakers are making an effort to reintroduce tactile, physical controls in their cars after years of screens increasingly taking over the entire dashboard. While screens aren’t going anywhere, key functions are once again being made accessible via buttons. The latest automaker to announce it will be introducing more physical controls is Polestar, a relatively young brand that has always had a touchscreen-dominated user interface, much like Tesla. The automaker’s