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Alex and Dennis weren’t the only parent and child Taylor team out at Sick Week 2026 as Nick Taylor was also out with his dad. Nick, often referred to as Nickky Bobby, decided to do it a little different this time on Sick Week and we’re glad he did. Given some of the crap going on at home, it was a tough week to be on the road, having family with him was probably the best thing. To do the entire trip with his dad, in their 3rd gen Camaro, was definitely something special and we’re glad they made

California's February 2026 Atmospheric River Paralyzes the Golden State The Golden State is known for its legendary driving roads, from the sun-drenched curves of the Pacific Coast Highway to the sweeping mountain passes of the Sierra Nevada. But this week, California's automotive playground has been shut down completely. A historic atmospheric river is currently battering the West Coast, delivering a one-two punch of catastrophic rain at sea level and up to 16 feet of snow in the high country.

A critical wildfire emergency is unfolding across the Southern Plains this week, as a dangerous combination of hurricane-force wind gusts, bone-dry air, and drought-stricken vegetation has ignited massive blazes across Texas and Oklahoma. Tens of thousands of acres have been scorched in a matter of days, forcing residents to flee their homes and leaving firefighters in a desperate race to contain flames spreading at explosive speed. Here is the latest on the rapidly developing situation on the g

30 New Models It's amazing to think that BMW M started with, quite literally, just a handful of models. Back then, it was as simple as M1, M3, M5, and M6. Today, nearly every model has been given the M treatment, from styling packages, junior M Performance models, and the full-on M versions. But if that's still not enough, the company is set to roll out a whole barrage of new and redesigned models by 2029. According to BMW M boss Frank van Meel, they're planning to offer "up to 30" models by the

While the national average for a gallon of gasoline has remained relatively steady in recent days, drivers across the West Coast and Alaska are experiencing a very different reality at the pump. According to recent data released by AAA, pump prices are initiating their seasonal climb, and a cluster of five western states is leading the charge with significant week-over-week price hikes. If you live in Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, or Alaska, your wallet is already feeling the pinch. Or

The lightest, most focused versions of BMW's current M car range wear the CS badge, and although its application may be somewhat disingenuous with the 4,000-lb M3 CS Touring, or station wagon, common sense has prevailed in that BMW M *won't be adding those two letters to its crossovers and SUVs.* [@adamlynton please add link] But that doesn't mean that the M division won't venture further into the SUV realm. Speaking with Australia's CarExpert, BMW M CEO Frank van Meel revealed that an M-branded

California's February 2026 Atmospheric River Paralyzes the Golden State The Golden State is known for its legendary driving roads, from the sun-drenched curves of the Pacific Coast Highway to the sweeping mountain passes of the Sierra Nevada. But this week, California's automotive playground has been shut down completely. A historic atmospheric river is currently battering the West Coast, delivering a one-two punch of catastrophic rain at sea level and up to 16 feet of snow in the high country.

Shannon Campbell is back at it after King of the Hammers in California, and despite breaking some stuff during the Race of Kings, he’s ready to get back at it with some new projects at the shop. First off is this Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser project that is getting a custom chassis. Video Description: We’re back in the shop and easing into our normal routine! In this video, Shannon gets right to work on the frame for the FJ40, making solid progress—be sure to take a look and let us know what you

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

I love budget builds. Hell, everything I own is a budget build. But sometimes I think folks are just trying to make things harder on themselves. I mean Ryan’s mismatched Fairmont is a GREAT platform for doing this one the cheap, since it is the original Foxbody, but some might say he’s nuts to be trying to do this with an 8.2 deck small block Ford. Oh, and he’s doing it NA. Oh, but that’s not the best part. Nope, not by a long shot. He’s doing it with a STICK! Yep, stick. WTF. I’d love to make

California Pressure Explains the Move California is the biggest market for electrified vehicles in the US, which naturally makes it Tesla’s biggest battleground. That’s why dropping Autopilot from new cars last month wasn’t just a technical update – it was a move to stay in the game. For years, Autopilot included both Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer as standard. Suddenly, new Teslas shipped with just TACC, and if you wanted Autosteer, you had to pay for Full Self-Driving. The move was

Taking a Gap Year It's not often that a manufacturer takes a model out for a gap year, especially if it's still a pretty fresh model in the market. Well, that's exactly what Audi did for the A6 Sportback e-Tron and the Q6 e-Tron. It's odd given that global markets will be getting it, and the German automaker was rather proud of the changes they made to those two models. So, for those looking to buy either of those two cars, you either have to get remaining stocks of the 2025 model year or go for

Not All Concepts Leave the Screen Most concept cars never make it past the show floor. Some are just static centerpieces; others exist only as digital sketches. The Vision Gran Turismo concepts take it a step further, letting automakers dream up wild machines that usually stay locked inside a video game. The Volkswagen GTI Roadster Vision Gran Turismo from 2014 somehow managed to become all three, and more. It was born inside Gran Turismo 6 on the PlayStation 3 as part of the Vision GT program.

The rolling hills of West Sussex are used to the sound of flat-six engines, but the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed is shaping up to feel especially significant. Organizers have confirmed that Singer, the California firm that has spent more than 15 years redefining what a restomod can be, will serve as the featured marque for the event’s Central Feature. In front of Goodwood House, a towering sculpture by Gerry Judah will rise, displaying carbon-fiber-bodied Porsche models reimagined for the mod

Anyone who has driven at night recently knows the feeling. An oncoming SUV crests the hill, its LED headlights blazing, and for a moment, the road ahead disappears entirely. You squint, you look away, and then you carry on, rattled and blinking. And yet, according to IIHS crash data, this experience barely exists. Lawmakers in both Canada and the United States have started paying attention to that experience, pushing for tighter regulation on headlight brightness in recent years. The public frus

The Hyundai Santa Fe has been spotted sporting a fresh new look. The current fifth-generation (MX5) Santa Fe was revealed in 2023 with a boxy appearance and, at the rear, an arguably strange design, with the low-set horizontal taillights giving the SUV excess visual mass. Despite this awkward look, it's been an exceptionally strong seller, but as reported by Autocar, Hyundai is rethinking its models' design language with the goal of making cars appear more closely related without looking identic

Not a Criminal Case Here's something you don't see every day. According to a report from Automotive News, a customer is suing a Honda dealership in Downtown Los Angeles, alleging the dealership filed a false police report to have officers repossess her vehicle. The lawsuit contends the dealership illegally used police as “personal repo men” after financing for the vehicle fell through. Christine Simpson alleges she was wrongfully detained at gunpoint when Beverly Hills police pulled her over. Of

Harbor Freight is now the largest retail tool store in the country, and for good reason. They have been offering tools at cheap prices for decades, but in recent years took full advantage of the insane prices of the big brands and came out with their own tools with lifetime warranties and a jillion options at reasonable prices and it got everyone’s attention. Then they started in on generators and welders. And then it was cordless tools and tool boxes. After getting lots of attention for their

If you haven’t been watching the livestream here everyday, you might have missed RVW qualifying from yesterday so here’s a highlight video you can check out to see all the action and who’s on top after Round 1. There is no doubt that the field will move around some, and that this is certainly not all the cars we’re going to see this weekend, but it’s a good way to get a feel for where the race track is now vs where it will be later in the weekend. Check out all the livestreaming action at the li

JD Power has released the results of its 2026 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study, an assessment of EV and plug-in hybridowner satisfaction. Focused on the first year of ownership, the study considers not only the car itself, but also factors like public charging availability. The good news is that EV owner satisfaction has reached its best level since the study’s inception six years ago, despite EV market share cooling off in recent months. Tesla put in a strong showing, whil

Hyundai’s Button Promise, Then This Buttons, as simple as they are, have become a surprisingly heated topic in the auto industry. As touchscreen infotainment systems grew more advanced, many automakers steadily removed tactile physical controls in favor of glass panels. That naturally backfired, with customers arguing that burying key functions inside menus made cars harder to use on the move. In response, several automakers publicly walked back their all-screen approach, and Hyundai was among t

Audi has officially taken the wraps off the all-new RS 5, and it's a plug-in hybrid monster with an imposing presence, developing more power than any BMW M3 to date and even outmuscling the 621-horsepower C8 Audi RS 6 Avant. The refined 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 is now joined by an electric motor to produce a beefy 630 hp, which goes to all four wheels through a hybridized eight-speed transmission and an all-new rear transaxle with electromechanical torque vectoring, which Audi claims is a world f

Catalytic converter thefts have affected motorists for years. These emission control devices contain valuable precious metals, making them a target for criminals and leaving car owners with bills of more than $2,500 to replace the component. In 2024, approximately 14,000 converters were stolen, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). While brands like Toyota have made anti-theft devices available, more needs to be done. That’s where new anti-theft legislation comes in, and it’s

Ram And Cummins Turn Up The Incentives Over a year ago, Cummins agreed to pay $1.675 billion after the EPA found its 6.7-liter diesel engine let too much nitrogen oxide slip through in real-world driving. In short, they pollute the environment. That engine powers a huge number of Ram heavy-duty pickups, so the impact was big. Part of the deal was a promise to update the emissions software on about 630,000 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks built from 2013 to 2019. Cummins also has to get at least 85 perce

Assembly Line Leaks Point to Late-Summer Launch The Ram 1500 TRX is staging a comeback, and if newly surfaced assembly line images are any indication, the first 2027 units are already being built. YouTuberButter Da Insider discussed in a recent video details of plant leaks and dealer communications, noting that pre-production TRXs are rolling down the line ahead of what appears to be a late-summer retail launch. Although Ram has yet to formally confirm production timing, internal documents and d