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A Quick Trip to the Tropics Inside Your Lincoln Automakers have been putting more emphasis on wellness features in cars lately. Whether it's a massage seat, a scent diffuser, or even a rest-and-relaxation mode, as many brands call it – it's essentially a preset that plays some relaxing music while putting on a screensaver and adjusting the cabin's ambient lights. We're seeing a lot of these features on electric vehicles to help occupants relax while waiting for the 20 or so minutes needed to cha

While no turbocharged eight-cylinder engine can ever replace the symphony of a naturally aspirated V10 (RIP Huracán), Lamborghini tried very hard by giving the twin-turbo V8 in the Temerario a 10,000-rpm redline and a flat-plane crank. But that still wasn't enough for some, and the fabricators at German outfit Grail Automotive have increased the intensity of the latest baby Lambo by giving it a straight-piped exhaust system. These are the same lunatics who straight-piped a McLaren Senna. The res

A New Engine On The Block? A report from GM Authority teases what the rumored next-generation small-block V8 engine could sound like. This power unit – reportedly set to carry the LS6 engine designation – is expected to power the rumored Chevrolet Corvette C8 Grand Sport for the 2027 model year. The report cites a YouTube video by Rick Conti, a well-known Corvette enthusiast with around 57,000 followers. Conti claims the sound clip was recorded inside the car, audible starting around the 3:45 ma

It’s that time of year again, when racers from the western states and beyond show up at Tucson Dragway for what has become the premier event of the West Coast Bracket Races series. The Southwest Showdown, at Tucson Dragway, is a must attend event for folks from more than a dozen states and three countries! Chris Forsyth and his team put on this awesome event, and we love being a part of it. We’ve been livestreaming this event for several years now and always love being a part of it. With Jim Hu

Well, there are a lot of big money bracket races going on in 2026, but only one Great American Bracket Race, and only one with a Dream Team race where it isn’t just up to you, but rather your whole team, to go rounds for the money. The entire event consists of not only 3 Pro races, aka bottom bulb, but also 3 Super Pro races, aka top bulb. In addition to those races is the Dream Team race and that one is special. Teams can be made up of racers from anywhere in the country and those racers put th

Here we go again! We’ve got GT World Challenge Racing going on live right here, and we dig road racing and who doesn’t love the World Challenge series? This weekends racing is coming to you live from GT World Challenge Asian at Sepang, and the action should be hot and heavy throughout. The post LIVE RACING ACTION | Sepang | GT World Challenge Asia powered by AWS 2026 Race 1 and 2 appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Here we go again! We’ve got GT World Challenge Racing going on live right here, and we dig road racing and who doesn’t love the World Challenge series? This weekends racing is coming to you live from GT World Challenge America at Circuit of the Americas in Austin Texas, where the action was hot and heavy this past weekend! The post LIVE REPLAY: Circuit of the Americas GT World Challenge America powered by AWS 2026 appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

We’ve got more racing action from Sebring to share folks, so buckle up if you want to watch GT America presented by AWS. We’ll have both Saturday and Sunday’s races, so check them out and let us know what you think. The racing surface at Sebring is like nothing else, and it is one of the most famous road race courses in the U.S. The post LIVE Road Racing: Sebring International Raceway GT America powered by AWS 2026 appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Today is a great day to be a drag racing fan as we’ve got a bunch of races being livestreamed this weekend, from all over the country. While the BANGshift crew is out in Tucson Arizona for the West Coast Bracket Races Southwest Showdown, there are races happening all across the country as far as Florida! So if you dig some No Prep action, like this from Orlando Speed World, you are in luck! Check it all out below. The post LIVE- Orlando Speed World No Prep Drag Racing- 100+ Cars | Sinister P

A Name from the Archives, Back in the Conversation Unless you’re a motorsport diehard, Lola Cars probably isn’t a name you hear every day. The British brand has mostly kept out of the limelight lately, even though it built some of the most important race cars in history. In the 1960s, Lola’s machines went up against the big names and earned a reputation as the go-to choice for privateers who wanted to punch above their weight. Now, Lola is quietly stepping back into the game. Instead of followin

(Words and Photos by Chad Reynolds) I hit the Lone Star Throwdown in Conroe Texas this weekend and as usual was blown away by the turnout of great trucks. When I arrived at the just after it opened, I have to admit I was a bit worried. The place was not full. Not by a long shot. Now we normally get down here to the show an hour or so later, so I was trying to convince myself it was going to be okay, but I wasn’t doing a very good job of it. That was until about 10, when a definite increase in th

Here’s our last gallery of photos from one of the finest truck shows on the planet! Of course we’re talking about Lone Star Throwdown in Conroe Texas. It was wet, and cold, but that didn’t stop thousands of people and trucks from coming together for this epic annual show. We had a great time, and are already making plans for 2025 when we’re going to put together a little caravan on the way to LST. Make sure you pay attention as we get closer, because we’ll be having fun before the show even star

(Words and Photos by Chad Reynolds) I hit the Lone Star Throwdown in Conroe Texas this weekend and as usual was blown away by the turnout of great trucks. When I arrived at the just after it opened, I have to admit I was a bit worried. The place was not full. Not by a long shot. Now we normally get down here to the show an hour or so later, so I was trying to convince myself it was going to be okay, but I wasn’t doing a very good job of it. That was until about 10, when a definite increase in th

We’ve got more fresh photos from the Lone Star Throwdown, a Texas sized show that never disappoints! If you missed our previous galleries, don’t worry because we’ve got a link below for you to check out. (Words and Photos by Chad Reynolds) I hit the Lone Star Throwdown in Conroe Texas this weekend and as usual was blown away by the turnout of great trucks. When I arrived at the just after it opened, I have to admit I was a bit worried. The place was not full. Not by a long shot. Now we normally

The EV Pushback Just a few years ago, almost every automaker set a deadline to make their respective lineups EV-only. That's mainly thanks to the EU's supposed ban on fuel-fed vehicles by 2035, although that rule is not entirely set in stone. It's an ambitious target, but right now it doesn't seem all that realistic, and consumers aren't migrating en masse to pure battery power. More recently, automakers have either been delaying the move to go pure electric or cancelling plans altogether. The m

The Era Of Excess Most people will argue that the '80s were the true era of excess, especially in the automotive scene, but the '90s pushed things even further. The true birth of the hypercar class can be traced back to the '90s, with the top-speed science project McLaren F1, the Jaguar XJ220, and the elusive but infamous Bugatti EB110. The latter, for all intents and purposes, reignited the Bugatti brand and set it on the path we know it for today. Back then, though, Bugatti wasn't yet funded b

I’ve never known anyone that broke more stuff than Cleetus. He’s got a special talent for flinging the rods out of stuff, and I’m not even talking about the stuff he breaks on purpose. He’s got a couple of engine builders that help him out with his cars, and a few different tuners as well. Our friend Peter Harrell has helped Cleetus set some new records and take home some wins over the past couple of years, but he’s also had to fix some stuff as well. I have no clue what the history is on the en

Stacey David has been doing his Gearz TV show for decades and during that time he’s built some really fun cars and trucks, has participated in awesome events, and influenced hot rodders of all ages. He’s a hell of a guy to talk to, always has a smile on his face, and has been lucky enough to interview some amazing hot rodding American icons. It turns out that all these years of shows never shared ALL the video interviews he’s done because they didn’t all fit into an episode of the show. And that

From All-Electric to Electrified It wasn't long ago that Lotus was talking about becoming a fully electric brand. The plan in 2021 leaned heavily on new factories, new architectures, and a clean break from the company's lightweight, analog past. The message at the time was that internal combustion engines were on borrowed time and the next wave of Lotus models – from the Eletre to the Emeya – would define a battery-powered future. That direction has now shifted. Luxury EV sales haven't grown the

The Opposite of Simplify and Add Lightness Lotus: The purveyor of lightweight sports cars and roadsters that offer a distilled driving experience. It's an automaker that prides itself on shedding every ounce possible to give the ultimate in driving engagement. Sadly, that's not the case anymore. Today, Lotus has the Emeya electric four-door GT that weighs more than an Audi RS 7, and, of all things, a battery-powered crossover in the form of the Eletre. Neither of those cars follows Lotus founder

Turning Up the Boost The 2026 Lotus Emira arrived in the U.S. with new trims and minor updates to the suspension and transmission, while retaining the same engine options. But over in Australia, Lotus introduced a special-edition variant producing more than 375 kW (500 horsepower) – effectively making it the most powerful factory-backed version to date. According to CarExpert, the special edition is called the Lotus Emira Turbo Bathurst Edition, named after the Australian city of Bathurst – home

Lotus has announced a new limited edition version of its Emira mid-engine sports car, the last vehicle with an internal combustion engine it still makes. It’s called the Emira Scura, with the name being a throwback to the Lotus Exige Scura from 2009. That car was a lightweight track-focused sports car limited to just 35 units worldwide. Is This the Meanest-Looking Lotus Emira Yet? Lotus Cars

Lotus will launch a new supercar 2028 featuring an all-new V8 hybrid powertrain as part of its Focus 2030 business strategy reset that ditches the electric-only focus and places emphasis on a multi-powertrain approach. In order to achieve a more flexible sustainable business model that will make the brand more resilient to shifting market conditions, Lotus will provide a diverse powertrain lineup built around the customer. “As regulatory and consumer landscapes continue to evolve globally at dif

Crower Cams and Equipment Co., has been sold to founder Bruce Crower’s grandson, Louis Floquet, the company announced. Founder’s grandson, Louis Floquet, takes the helm — continuing Crower’s proud American-made legacy! San Diego, CA (December 2025)–Crower Cams & Equipment Co., an iconic name in high-performance racing and American manufacturing, proudly announces a new chapter in its story. The company remains in family hands as Louis Floquet, the grandson of founder Bruce Crower, assumes

Legendarily Notorious Automotive icon status is usually given to a model or brand due to popularity, elegance, and reputation as a successful race or street car. On the other end of that spectrum are the notorious cars and brands that, while popular, aren't necessarily icons for all the right reasons. DeLorean is one such brand that mixes both the good and the bad sides of being an icon. It is rare to find a model like the DMC-12 that has the pop culture gravitas mixed with real-world horror sto