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Reliable Honda Engine, but Not Magical Honda’s 1.5-liter turbocharged four in the CR-V has built a reputation as a generally solid everyday engine. Owners with regular maintenance report high mileage with few issues, often pointing out that the motor itself is happy as long as you keep up with oil and fluids. It is not flawless, though. Early CR-Vs with this engine became known for fuel dilution, where gasoline seeps into the oil during lots of short trips and cold running, thinning the lubrican

It's Already Being Called The Great EV Return More than 300,000 electric vehicles are expected to come off lease in 2026 alone, and they are about to flood the used car market. For buyers, that surge could finally create the kind of EV bargains that have been missing for years. Three years ago, EV leasing surged as incentives peaked and early adopters jumped in. Now those three-year contracts are ending, and thousands of those vehicles are returning to dealerships almost all at once. Dave Thomas

Here we go again with another one of Derek’s Vice Grip Garage Christmas Extras. This time he’s taking the Texas 1957 Chevrolet on a road trip for a trade. He has no clue how good the trade is, as he’s made arrangements without seeing this thing, and he’s had to do some work to the ’57 in order for it to make the 350 mile trip. Will it make it after getting some love? And will the trade be worth it? Will it make it home? Hmmm Video Description: The Texas 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is back. I spent

The Storm Prediction Center has flagged four consecutive days of severe weather from Saturday, April 11 through Tuesday, April 14, across the south-central United States. Sunday is the day to worry about. Dallas, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Tulsa and Joplin are in the primary threat corridor for two to three of those days, with tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds exceeding 60 mph all on the table. If you are driving I-35, I-44, I-40 or I-20 between Texas and Missouri this weekend, you need to e

Recalls Aren’t Always a Bad Thing Recalls get a bad rap, but most of the time, they show the system is doing its job. Automakers use recalls to fix problems that slip through production or supplier checks. Most are voluntary and wrapped up without fuss. That said, Mazda called back the CX-90 two years ago to fix a steering issue linked to the power-assisted steering gear. The problem? Drivers felt the steering wheel growing heavier, apparently due to excessive friction in a worm gear within the

Airbags have saved thousands of lives over the last few decades, but these safety devices can also result in injuries if they deploy incorrectly or at the wrong time. That’s the issue facing over 440,000 Honda Odyssey minivans, which have just been recalled. According to newly published information on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, some Odyssey models have airbags that could deploy unexpectedly. The problem has already resulted in 25 reports of an injury, so here’s

An Art Deco Restomod That Stands Out Restomods have become a whole scene of their own, with countless builders remixing vintage silhouettes into something more usable today. There’s a lot of talent out there, but only a few projects really manage to rise above the noise. Every so often, one lands with a presence that doesn’t feel forced or overly modernized. That’s the case with a new speedster restomod unveiled by Iconic Auto Sports. The company already has a reputation for painstaking craftsma

The Pursuit of Speed A report from CBS6 Albany highlights the addition of 19 Ford Mustang GT units to the New York State Police fleet. While not as utilitarian as a Ford Explorer, the department says the Mustangs can support enforcement efforts – particularly in aggressive driving, excessive speeding, and deterrence. This Mustang model is based on the latest S650 generation. One of the 19 units was used as a prototype for training and evaluation, with the first deployment set for this week in Tr

A True Car Guy CEO To whoever told Akio Toyoda that 'Lexus is boring' straight to his face many, many years ago, let's just say that the kin of the world's biggest automaker took it very personally. But instead of throwing a tantrum and sulking in a corner, he led the charge to prove that person — and the world — wrong. He promised himself that Toyota would no longer make boring cars, and looking at its offerings now, Morizo made good on that vow. Granted, they still make NPC cars, but who would

The age-old question, “Can a car be an investment?” The answer, of course, is yes, it can be, if you choose well and time it right. Having mentioned the timing, we take a look at five modern classics that have appreciated over five years, and we predict that they will continue to appreciate in the foreseeable future. Explaining the Market The market for classic cars, specifically, and used cars in general, has seen record performance in recent years, and one could argue that this is due to the h

50 Years of Honda Accord While the Civic expanded Honda's horizons worldwide, it was the Accord that helped the brand make a huge impact on America. It made its world premiere on May 7, 1976, as a compact hatchback, with the sedan added in 1977. Since then, it has become a firm favorite, even becoming America's best-selling car from 1989 to 1991, and again in 2001. 11 generations have been built since then, and even if midsize sedan sales are no longer as strong as they once were, it's impossibl

Lamborghini at 63 Lamborghini celebrated its 60th anniversary, er, three years ago. Still, we think it's a brand worth talking about. While it seems that Lamborghini is at an all-time high, it wasn't always that way. Those well aware of the brand's history would know that it went through a period of uncertainty, and it took a while to achieve lasting stability. With that, we're listing down the cars that got things started for Lamborghini, brought it back from the brink, and made it as strong as

The Microcar Resurgence One could say that microcars boomed in the postwar years in Europe. The desire for personal mobility was strong, and the 1956 Suez Crisis, which drove up fuel prices, helped their cause. Also called bubble cars, notable examples include the Messerschmitt KR200, the Peel P50, and the BMW Isetta. Microcars eventually fell out of favor, but they would remain popular in France as Voitures Sans Permis or VSC, literally meaning car without a license. These VSCs can be driven wi

With electrification becoming less of a priority for automakers, most drivers' attention has again turned to gas prices. Whether you drive an ICE vehicle or a hybrid, gas prices will continue to be an expense you have to live with. You might think gas prices are high where you live - and you might be right! - but we’ve found the five US cities and towns that have some of the worst gas prices around. To be clear, we’re not simply listing the cities or small towns with the highest gas prices. That

We’ve said it multiple times, but it still makes me smile when I see heads up no-prep racers running an index class, and the awesome popularity of Lil’ Gangsta’s and other classes like them. There are similar classes being held all over the country now, some in No Time format and some with times showing. I don’t care which one you like or participate in as long as cars are coming out and racing. These classes are drawing big numbers of cars and real payouts, so it is no wonder that our friends a

Opel’s 50,000-Pixel Headlight Gambit Opel is betting big on brains over brute force with the new Astra and Astra Sports Tourer, unveiled at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show. The headline feature is Adaptive Intelli-Lux HD lighting, a system boasting more than 50,000 individual light elements, 51,200 to be exact, now trickling down from their Grandland SUV, which shares a platform with the Jeep Compass, to Opel’s compact car. On paper, the technology is designed to dramatically improve nighttime vis

(Photos by Kim Fuller) • The 53rd Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Boise Roadster Show is Idaho’s premier indoor custom car event, with a long-standing tradition dating back to the inception in 1973. It’s often described as the state’s largest motorsports gathering, featuring an impressive display of vehicles from across Idaho and Pacific Northwest. The show is produced in association with Firebird Raceway by the New Family and held annually spanning three days in March, filling three buildings with

Ferrari is marking 60 years of the Dino with a deep dive into how its first mid-engined V6 road car went from rough sketches to one of the brand’s most recognizable silhouettes. A new feature from the official Ferrari Magazine revisits the 1965 Paris Motor Show prototype, the designers behind it and the old-school craftsmanship that shaped the car that was never meant to wear a prancing horse badge, yet now sits alongside million-dollar modern Ferraris that trade hands as quickly as rare SUVs.

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

Not Just Another Fast Civic German tuning company Dragy demonstrates just how much headroom exists in the Civic Type R FL5's factory platform. The so-called “Stage 3” build that retains a completely stock engine internally, yet delivers supercar-level acceleration figures. Rather than opening the motor, the build focuses on airflow, turbocharging, and fueling upgrades to extract maximum output from the factory K20C1 architecture. The hardware list is serious: Hondata cams, an Eventuri carbon int

The Newest Wave of Buyers While many U.S. consumers remain hesitant about buying Chinese cars, younger buyers may be more receptive. According to a study from Cox Automotive, 69 percent of Gen Z shoppers said they would likely consider a Chinese brand. Overall, 38 percent of respondents said they would be “extremely or very likely” to cross-shop Chinese brands, while 39 percent said they were “not very or not at all” likely to do so. This could be interpreted in two ways. First, Chinese cars are

Hardware Fixes and Immobilizers Hyundai and Kia have agreed to retrofit more than 7 million vehicles in the United States to address widespread theft vulnerabilities, closing a multistate investigation led by a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general, Reuters reports. Under the agreement, both automakers will provide free zinc-reinforced ignition cylinder protectors for eligible vehicles and commit to equipping all future U.S. models with engine immobilizers, a long-standard anti-theft feat

One of the main reasons many buyers are still reluctant to purchase an electric vehicle is depreciation, since battery-powered cars tend to lose value faster than gasoline cars. While the industry average depreciation is 46% over five years, EVs can depreciate by approximately 59% during the same period, making the resale value a legitimate concern for buyers. How to Lose $50K in One Year, the Dodge EV Way Stellantis

We’ve got 704 Outlaws video below, thanks to our friends at Spoold Media. If you aren’t familiar with the 704 Outlaws classes, trust us when we say they are fun. They’ve got simple rules, small tires, and plenty of action. So check out the video below and let us know what you think! We dig these cars and this track, so we hope you do too. Video Description: The 704 Outlaws returned to Mooresville Dragway for another ganster small tire shootout!! With 16 fast, local small tire drag radial cars

And rightly so, there’s so much to see, visit, do and of course eat, oh and if you happen to be a car guy or gal, then you’re in luck as there’s never been a better time to actually see the car culture in all its glory. With famed parking areas like Daikoku and Umihotaru […] The post 8 Cars In 1 Day: A Day With Drivers Lounge appeared first on Speedhunters. View the full article