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A late-season trough is set to dig into the Western U.S. next week, delivering heavy snow to the higher elevations of Colorado and Wyoming. The Weather Prediction Center's extended forecast discussion issued today, Friday May 15, 2026, flags Mon May 18 through Fri May 22 as the active window, citing "a strong trough over the Rockies" as the driver. NWS Boulder and Cheyenne have not yet issued operational Winter Storm products. Peak Driving Danger Window Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, May

The Age of the Observed Driver At this point, driver detection is nearly inevitable in modern vehicles, particularly as advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) such as Ford’s BlueCruise rely on it to ensure drivers remain attentive. Now, however, it appears federal regulators are looking to build on this technology to enable the so-called “kill switch” coined by critics. The “kill switch” refers to provisions outlined in the HALT Drunk Driving Act, which was passed in 2021 and aims to prevent

Honda’s “sticky steering” problem may feel like old news after the 1.7-million-vehicle recall in 2024 and the investigation’s closure in January, but it’s back in focus as a consolidated class action lawsuit moves forward. Plaintiffs argue the recall didn’t go far enough and claim Honda knew about the defect long before repairs were offered. With new court deadlines now in place, the case is expected to carry well into 2026. The Lawsuit and Models Affected

The Door That Opened a Lawsuit SUVs may be the go-to choice for most family needs, but minivans can also get the job done, especially with sliding doors that make getting in and out easier. However, according to a lawsuit filed last year by Rachel and Andrew Langerhans, that same feature in the 2022–2023 Kia Carnival may pose a safety risk because the doors can close with excessive force, a problem that could be especially dangerous for children. Kia filed a motion to dismiss the case and compel

Limited Drag Radial, aka LDR, is one of the best door car classes in drag radial racing. With a maximum tire size of 295/65/15 they look like a normal car and are identifiable. In fact, the rules are very particular on the body of these cars, requiring stock quarter panels, all factory body lines, and more. Composite panels are allowed for some of the body parts, but they must have the stock shape and size for the body being used. They can’t have wheelie bars, must use stock front frame rails, a

Leah Pruett makes her NHRA Top Fuel return, after a two-year break, at the upcoming NHRA Gatornationals on March 5-8 in the nitro-burning Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) Dodge dragster Pruett, a 12-time NHRA national event winner, entrusted her 12,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragster to her husband and team owner Tony Stewart for two seasons as she stepped away to welcome their son Dominic The Cal State University graduate comes back to NHRA action with a new outlook as a racer, wife and mother, but her

It may seem as if Tesla's focus has shifted from retail cars to its Cybercab and the Optimus robot, but there's still more to come in the near future. A user on X (where else?) dug into the automaker's backend configurator assets and electronic parts catalog and discovered that the EU and Asia-Pacific variants of the 2026 Model 3 are set to receive interior upgrades borrowed from the Model Y, and there's no reason to think that these upgrades won't come to the U.S.-spec models too. As usual, the

With a new year, automakers often like to offer new paint colors, and for the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette, there will reportedly be two. The HorsePower Obsessed YouTube channel recently revealed that a leak from GM's ordering system shows two new codes: GEC and GTR. The former refers to a brand-new color called Pitch Metallic, which sounds like a grey or black hue, while the latter is listed as Opulent Blue Metallic. This one is of particular interest. If neither description is familiar, it's becaus

Coming Soon: The First Neue Klasse M The i3 is now out in the open, but we all know that the M version is all but inevitable. Besides, we've seen spy shots of the car, and BMW isn't denying that it'll happen. It will be interesting times over at the M division as it prepares to roll out its first-ever EV performance car. With that, we could expect the M3 EV, or iM3, should BMW choose that name, to make its world premiere within the year. Alleged leaked photos from Bimmer Post show that the car i

A New Flagship Coupe with Old-School Attitude Brabus has never been subtle, and its latest teaser proves the German tuner is not about to start now. A shadowy social media preview introduced the world to the upcoming Brabus Bodo V12, a front-engined coupe that looks poised to sit at the very top of the brand’s portfolio. The reveal was intentionally vague, but two details stood out immediately: a sleek grand touring silhouette and a prominent ’77’ insignia, referencing the year Brabus was founde

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

Audi's launch for the all-new RS 5 is not going well. After an official social media post prematurely revealed that the new RS 5 would be a plug-in hybrid last month, both sedan and wagon versions of the high-performance model have leaked online, revealing the cars' looks before the reveal, expected later today. Not only do we get to see the new bodywork without the camouflage sported by pre-production prototypes, but the leaks also give us a look at the cabin, where a new steering wheel sits ah

It's already been nearly two months since the all-electric i3 sedan debuted, and now a leak from a reliable insider has spilled the tea on what to expect in terms of performance from the combustion-powered BMW 3 Series. A user on the Bimmer Post forum claims that the eighth-generation G50 3 Series will launch with three models, with others to follow in due course: 318, 320, and M350 (we've known for some time that the 'i' suffix is being dropped from gas Bimmers to prevent confusing them with th

Ford may be catering to a wider variety of enthusiasts with its Raptor and Mustang lines, but Chevrolet's Corvette brand is filling every crevice of the sports car niche with the Stingray, the E-Ray, the Z06, the ZR1, and the ZR1X. According to recent reports, it's about to squeeze even more juice out of the Corvette fruit with a new Grand Sport model, expected to have a big naturally aspirated V8, and this engine will be even larger than initially thought. Previously, a (now removed) video alle

Nissan's Budget Sedan Getting a Makeover The Nissan Versa wasn't flashy, fast, or particularly tech-heavy, but it mattered because it was accessible. It held the title of Nissan's most affordable new vehicle and, for a time, the most affordable brand-new car you could buy in the US. After a major facelift in 2022 for the 2023 model year, the sedan carried on largely unchanged, even as rivals gradually abandoned the subcompact segment. That affordability story ended quietly when Nissan axed the m

A Premature Reveal Rivian is gearing up to launch the R2, a smaller, more affordable electric SUV aimed at buyers who found the R1T and R1S out of reach. The R2 keeps Rivian’s outdoorsy vibe but targets a price that could finally put the brand within reach for more people. But the run-up to launch didn’t go as planned. Tech site Ars Technica accidentally posted details a day early, and even though the article was pulled, the internet does what it does best: it remembers. That means we now have a

If you aren’t familiar with a Predator carburetor, don’t beat yourself up about it. That is unless you were alive during the heyday of Pro Street in which case you should be ashamed. But I digress. The Predator Carburetor was introduced in the early 1980s and was primarily targeted toward racing engines. They are a variable venturi design that has air doors that open as the engine needs more airflow. They only open as far as the engine needs and all fuel delivery is done based on the opening of

AC Schnitzer’s Long Run Nears Its Final Chapter For almost 40 years, AC Schnitzer has been one of those names that quietly but unmistakably shaped BMW performance culture. Founded in 1987 in Aachen by Willi Kohl and Herbert Schnitzer, the company made its mark by taking already capable BMWs and dialing them up – sharper, faster, and with just enough visual attitude to stand out. Over the years, AC Schnitzer’s reach grew beyond BMW, branching out to Mini and even taking on select Toyota and Jagua

Tapping into Enthusiasts Lego is a timeless brand, one responsible for many memories and the birth of childhood creativity. The company has enjoyed very steady success over the years, never really breaking through that much or losing to new competitors. Lego's staying power is undeniable. When it comes to car enthusiasts, though, Lego has broken new ground in recent times by capitalizing on the boom of car model purchases and popularity. It started with only selected models, but eventually exp

The Taylor Gang is back at it, with Alex, Dennis, Nick, Megan, Todd, and Kelsey hitting the road from SoCal in a couple of hot rods. Their goal is to road trip this Nova and 3rd Gen Camaro down Route 66 on their way home to Arkansas. Will they make it. Will they have car trouble? Which one of these is going to be the problem? Here’s the first video in the series. We’ll share the rest as well, so come back to check out the next one. In this one they start off with sites and roads that make SoCa

David Freiburger’s Socials and YouTube channel have grown dramatically since the Motor Trend Studios that he and Finnegan were working for shut down and he went out on his own. It’s been a fun journey both for David and for his viewers and fans. But in typical Freiburger fashion, his videos often create as many questions as they answer. So what better time than now to do a big Q&A video?! Check it out below. Video Description: Get D/F SHIRTS, HATS, and DECALS here: https://shop.davidfrei

Won’t See the Light of Day Earlier this year, seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton didn’t just bring his talents to Scuderia Ferrari; he also reportedly explored reviving the F40 with a V12 engine and a manual transmission. As promising as that sounded to enthusiasts, new reports suggest it may no longer be the case. According to Everyeye.it, long-time F1 journalist Giorgio Terruzzi told a podcast that the so-called F44 project – a nod to Hamilton’s racing number – had been cancell

Lexus has not yet reported detailed sales figures for the 2025 calendar year, but the luxury automaker looks set to shatter more records. Lexus expects sales to have exceeded 360,000 units by the time all the numbers are tallied up, and it’s mostly thanks to soaring demand for the brand’s SUVs. That figure would mark a roughly 5% increase over 2024, which was already the brand’s best year in its 35-year history. Unfortunately, there’s a downside, with buyers facing lengthy waiting times for cert

While Japanese luxury brands like Infiniti struggle to recapture their former glory, due in part to a slow rate of electrification, Lexus soared once again on the sales charts last year. Throughout 2025, Lexus sold 882,231 vehicles globally, a new annual record for the manufacturer. Last year’s sales were up by 4% over 2024, and contributed to the Toyota Group being the world’s best-selling automaker for the sixth consecutive year, with a total of 10.3 million vehicles sold. Once again, North Am

The all-new Lexus ES sedan went on sale earlier this year in fully electric form, with hybrid variants set to arrive in showrooms in June. New powertrains and a fresh design aside, the automaker has now detailed its new Lexus Interface Multimedia Experience, which launched on the ES and will ultimately roll out to other models. It’s a smarter, more personalized and feature-rich system than before, while promising much-improved usability for an automaker that hasn’t always delivered on the infota