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When you think traditional hot rods, you think of a few geographic areas of the States and a few specific shows that cater to them. I’ve seen plenty of rides like Andrew’s 1932 Ford Roadster driving around SoCal, at specific east coast shows, and at events like the Roundup in Austin Texas. Where I don’t expect to see a ride like this going down the road is in New Zealand. But that’s exactly where Andrew is at and where he’s driving the wheels off this awesome machine. Check out the feature vide

The Lucid Air Pure is widely recognized as the most energy-efficient EV you can buy right now, achieving 5.0 miles per kWh. But that's assuming the half-shafts are still connected to the drive motor on the rear axle. According to a recall filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the rear-driven base model of the Air may have loose half-shaft bolts, potentially resulting in the half-shafts being disconnected from the drive unit and leaving drivers stranded. The recall affect

That Just Escalated Electric vehicles aren’t exactly new to the market anymore, yet incidents like this one from a Lucid owner on Reddit highlight the unexpected problems future EV buyers might still face. In a post on r/LUCID, user raging_onyx shared how a simple water spill inside their 2026 Lucid Air’s trunk escalated into a $15,000 repair bill. The owner explained that they hit a pothole, causing a water container in the trunk to tip over and spill. Almost immediately, the EV threw a barrage

Tesla Killer? Not for This Owner Lucid burst onto the scene in 2021 and was instantly labeled a “Tesla killer” thanks to its class-leading range, luxury, and engineering claims. But one owner had a very different experience. Jason Fenske, known for his entertaining Engineering Explained YouTube channel, described his first six months with his 2025 Lucid Air Touring as “super disappointing.” Fenske, who has 4.1 million subscribers and a reputation for breaking down complex automotive tech, origin

Lucid Motors built twice as many vehicles in 2025 as it did the year before, cranking out 18,378 EVs and delivering 15,841 of them. That 104% production jump and 55% delivery gain suggest the startup has finally found its footing on the factory floor after a rocky Gravity SUV launch. The question now is whether it can turn that momentum into a sustainable business in a tougher luxury EV market. Lucid Motors

Not just a green push For the longest time, electric vehicles have been marketed to buyers as the environmentally friendly alternative to our everyday gas-powered cars. Companies like Tesla transformed this pitch from a niche proposition into a mainstream movement, with Elon Musk’s brand being eternally linked with the EV revolution. Its early success helped push legacy automakers and new manufacturers to pivot and develop their own zero-emission vehicles. Actual policy only helped accelerate th

As with many other EV-only automakers, Lucid Motors is forced to face the new realities of the U.S. electric car market in the wake of last year's termination of the $7,500 EV federal tax credit and the rollback of stricter fuel efficiency targets by the Trump administration. For the California-based EV startup, the drop in electric car demand has led to a 12% reduction of its global salaried workforce, according to TechCrunch, which got hold of an internal company memo sent to employees. Hourly

Lucid’s Efficiency Play Finally Targets a Lower Price Lucid Motors made a name for itself by chasing big numbers and even bigger ambitions. The California-based brand is best known for the Lucid Air sedan’s impressive range and the newer Gravity SUV, both of which set the bar for efficiency among electric vehicles. But there’s always been one big hurdle: price. Lucid’s cars are firmly in luxury territory, and even the Gravity, which is supposed to be the more accessible model, starts at about $8

Two years after the Lucid Air electric sedan received support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the same update is underway for the EV maker’s Gravity SUV. For years, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrations have made moving from one vehicle to the next much simpler for drivers, especially since different vehicles have vastly different native infotainment systems. Lucid UX 3.5, the latest software version for the Gravity, now includes these smartphone-mirroring functions in North America. L

A More Accessible Lucid, With a Twist The Lucid Gravity is aimed at buyers who never considered the Air. Where the Air put Lucid on the map as a luxury EV – sometimes to a fault – the Gravity goes after a wider audience. It’s priced to be within reach and comes as an electric SUV – the body style most new car buyers are looking for right now. You get the space and practicality you expect from an SUV, but Lucid skipped the over-the-top luxury extras that usually push prices up. But there’s more t

Lucid’s production numbers doubled last year, but the EV automaker is still being held back by a small lineup of exclusively full-size, high-end vehicles. That’s set to change soon, as Lucid is planning to introduce three midsize models at a lower price point, with at least two of these being SUVs. Lucid has just taken a massive step towards getting these cheaper models into showrooms, as it has completed the first midsize prototypes. The news comes from Nick Twork, Lucid’s Head of Communication

No Waiting Around Despite starting customer deliveries just last year, Lucid has already updated the Gravity for the 2027 model year, adding more standard features – most notably DreamDrive 2 Premium across the range. The update doesn’t reinvent the all-electric midsize crossover, but it does make it better equipped right out of the box. The Gravity is still offered in two trims, Touring and Grand Touring. Both now come equipped with DreamDrive 2 Premium, a suite of Level 2 advanced driver-assis

Lucid Motors had its first-quarter 2026 earnings call on May 5, and the biggest takeaway by far is the fact that the EV maker does not have a production guidance for this year anymore. While Lucid said in February 2026 that it expected to build between 25,000 and 27,000 vehicles this year—a significant bump over the roughly 18,000 vehicles sold in 2025—the company has now suspended the prior annual guidance “pending a comprehensive strategic review by incoming CEO Silvio Napoli.” As a reminder,

The Plot Thickens Last month, Jason Fenske, creator of the Engineering Explained YouTube channel with roughly 4.1 million subscribers, published a video expressing his disappointment with his leased 2025 Lucid Air Touring—painting the EV as more problematic than expected. Lucid has since responded, acknowledging shortcomings and outlining steps to improve its products. According to Fenske, Lucid reached out following the video (now exceeding 1.2 million views), admitting it was dissatisfied with

Staying Competitive Lucid is an interesting brand, taking the premium EV side of the business. This came after it initially served as a battery and powertrain builder for other manufacturers, including EV buses in China and Formula E teams. In fact, some of the brain trust from Lucid came from industry rival, Tesla. Lucid has managed to survive and maintain its position as the luxury EV provider and is eager for stability. To achieve this, a key position was restructured, as well as a fresh bat

Uber is set to become the next ride-sharing service to launch driverless robotaxis, announcing plans to partner with tech developer Nuro and EV maker Lucid at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show. For its part, Lucid doesn’t want things to end there. In a meeting with a handful of journalists at CEO in Las Vegas, Interim CEO Marc Winterhoff revealed his company will soon start ramping up the capabilities of its advanced driver assistance systems of its retails products using Nuro technology.

Lucid has launched its first factory-backed used-car program, and the pricing on its own site says as much about EV depreciation as it does about warranties and inspections. The scheme, called Lucid Recharged, wraps certified pre-owned treatment around the Air sedan (and eventually the Gravity SUV), but the real story is how sharply nearly new cars are being discounted compared with their original sticker prices. For a brand recently named the best luxury EV brand for 2025, the numbers are blu

There’s something delightful about digging your toes into the warm sand along a South Florida beach. It’s another matter entirely when it’s your coastal condo sinking into the sand. That’s what’s happening at the Porsche Design Tower in Miami, a luxurious 60-story condominium on Sunny Isles Beach, a community along the Atlantic just north of Miami, a new study revealing that its one of 35 high rises that have sunk as much as three inches into the sand at a time when the ocean is rising due to gl

Going Global Our world prides itself on being a global market; it used to be a struggle to ship goods across the world and sell them, but in recent years it has become easier to sell products in almost all parts of the world. The only disruption to this global economy we now enjoy has been the latest conflict in the Middle East, where the closure of vital shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz and regional instability have caused some problems getting cars from one place to another.

A 2+2 GT Coupe That Looks Like a Ferrari The Geely Group recently unveiled a concept at the 2026 Beijing Show that marks the 10th anniversary of one of its brands. Lynk & Co, while unknown in America for now, is a popular marque in Europe. Lynk & Co and Zeekr are two brands that the Geely Group plans to bring in. Known for delivering a premium driving experience at a mid-range price. The brand also has campaigns in the World Touring Car Racing series with its compact sedan, the 03. Th

It’s time for some off-road racing action in the California desert, with the M.O.R.E. ProAm Desert Championships race in Barstow. The Mojave Off-Road Racing Enthusiasts have been putting on events for years, with several series and tons of classes that provide racers and fans an awesome experience. Their motto is Real Racing, Real Money, and Real Fun and we don’t know anyone who would argue with that. Here is the livestream from the season ending ProAm Desert Championships in Barstow, California

On May 28, 2026, sixteen days before the green flag drops on the 94th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a new museum will open its doors at the main entrance to the Circuit de la Sarthe. It is called M24, the Museum of Motorsport, and it represents the most ambitious attempt ever made to tell the story of racing under one roof. Not just endurance racing. Not just Le Mans. All of it. The museum sits at 9 Place Luigi Chinetti in Le Mans, an address that carries weight for anyone who knows the sp

Magnante is back baby, and this time with a 340 Duster that came with a 4-speed behind it! Magnante is the king of the junkyard crawls and is always finding cool stuff. And speaking of cool, he’s so cool that he doesn’t stop junkyard crawls just because there is snow on the ground. In fact, I think he’s happier when it’s cold than when it’s hot, but I could be reading that wrong. Who knows! But what I do know is that in typical Magnante fashion, he’s found something cool in the junkyard and is s

World-famous Porsche collector and customizer Magnus Walker is auctioning off a sizable chunk of his collection of Porsche sports cars later this month. No fewer than 18 Porsche vehicles carrying Magnus Walker’s signature styling touches, as well as project cars, engines and a whole lot of parts are going under the hammer at the RM Sotheby’s online auction that opens March 18. As you would expect from a Magnus Walker collection, this is an eclectic mix of mostly air-cooled old Porsches; only two

Mahindra’s tough-as-nails UTV, the Roxor, is currently on offer with 0% finance options and cashback deals ranging between $3,000 and $5,000, depending on the selected variant. The Roxor is not shy of controversy; from its introduction in 2018 until it was brought back in November 2021 after the International Trade Commission’s ruling that its revised design no longer infringed on Jeep’s trade dress, the Roxor has been making headlines for being Mahindra’s problem child in America. Since then, h