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Hybrid Hypercar Heavyweights Before the Ferrari SF90 Stradale arrived with its twin-turbocharged V8 and tri-motor setup, the Koenigsegg Regera had already introduced a similar configuration back in 2015. But which one executed the formula more effectively? Carwow recently pitted the two models against each other in a drag race to see which performs better — at least in a straight-line showdown. The version used in the drag race was the SF90 XX, the most extreme iteration of the nameplate. Weighi

Volkswagen Has Been Busy In China When Volkswagen first revealed the ID. Era 9X earlier this year, it immediately stood out as one of the brand’s most ambitious China-market vehicles yet. Developed under the SAIC-Volkswagen joint venture, the full-size extended-range electric SUV targets affluent buyers looking for Range Rover-scale presence paired with next-generation electrification. With proportions comparable to ultra-luxury SUVs and a combined driving range expected to exceed 1,000 km, the

A Simple But Useful In-Car Tech Vehicle tech isn’t just about how a car drives or its efficiency. Automakers spend just as much time on features that make daily life easier. Infotainment, smarter storage, and better charging solutions have become essential, especially now that phones and tablets are always along for the ride. Ford’s latest patent is a good example. Filed in August 2024 (look it up using patent no. 20260058424), it describes a removable charging hub that fits behind the center co

Southern California’s Biggest Porsche Gathering Air|Water Festival returns to Costa Mesa, California, on April 25, 2026, continuing its rise as Southern California’s largest single-marque Porsche gathering. The event traces its roots to Luftgekühlt, German for “air-cooled”, the globally renowned Porsche celebration centered on the heritage, culture, and engineering purity of classic air-cooled 911 models. While Luftgekühlt became a benchmark enthusiast event worldwide, its exclusive focus natura

When it comes to off-roading, Land Rover has a huge reputation to uphold, but can it do so with a switch to electric power? According to Defender brand director Mark Cameron, speaking with the U.K.'s Autocar, it can come close, and the new Defender Sport EV coming next year will be "class-leading in the attributes that make it a Defender." This means all-wheel drive is all but confirmed, hinting at a dual-motor setup. That said, he conceded that the original gas-powered Defender will still be be

And You’d Never Know A new cybersecurity study from the IMDEA Networks Institute has uncovered a deeply unsettling reality: one of your car’s most basic safety systems may already be broadcasting your movements to anyone willing to listen. Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), now standard equipment in modern vehicles worldwide, were designed purely to prevent accidents caused by underinflated tires. Instead, researchers found they may unintentionally function as persistent wireless tracking

Sharpening the Smallest M The BMW M2 may share several key components — including the 3.0-liter S58 twin-turbocharged inline-six — with its larger siblings, the M3 and M4, but it’s generally regarded as less capable on the track. Now, the Bavarian automaker aims to enhance the M2's track credentials with the introduction of a new M Performance Track Kit, along with an M Performance Exhaust System designed specifically for the track-focused M2 CS. According to BMW, the M Performance Track Kit was

The all-new Toyota RAV4 is a bit more expensive than the old one, mostly because it now gets a hybrid powertrain as standard. If you added every single accessory and option to the top trim, you can pay almost $70,000 for a RAV4. Based on this, we expected the all-new RAV4 plug-in hybrid model to be more expensive than the old one. Fortunately, that’s not the case. Despite being more powerful, the 2026 RAV4 PHEV is over $3,000 cheaper than before, making it a truly compelling option in the compac

One of the Volkswagen Group’s most widely used engines is at the center of a new class action lawsuit in the United States. VW and Audi have been sued because the 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo mill, codenamed EA888, allegedly uses too much oil due to defective piston rings. Plaintiffs claim the vehicles have lost value because of this. Some of the company’s most popular vehicles use the EA888 engine, including the VW Tiguan (over 78,000 units sold last year alone) and Audi Q5 crossovers, potenti

HEMI’s All-But-Confirmed Return When Dodge rolled out the eighth-generation Charger, the message was straightforward. Electrification came first, followed by turbocharged six-cylinder power. The all-electric Charger Daytona and the twin-turbo HURRICANE-powered SIXPACK models pointed to a shift in priorities. But there was no V8 in sight. Fans have been asking for HEMI power to return, and Dodge hasn’t ruled it out. Earlier this year, Tim Kuniskis said that if a V8 comes back, it would need to be

Streamlining the Showroom Supply A report from GM Authority states that General Motors is currently testing a new dealer ordering program called CoreBuild. The beta program streamlines the ordering process for dealerships by focusing on the most popular vehicle configurations, helping align supply more closely with demand. While the program is exclusive to GM dealers, it could also offer benefits to car buyers. For instance, increased availability of popular configurations may result in more in-

Nearly 40 years after its launch, an Acura vehicle will be exported from the U.S. to Japan for the first time. Acura models have never been sold in Japan, as the brand was primarily intended for North American markets. Instead, many Acuras sold in the U.S. were badged as Hondas in Japan. Alongside one Acura, one of Honda’s most popular SUVs in America will also be exported to Japan. Not all Honda retailers in North America have praised the decision, though, with at least one arguing that the mov

Back to the '70s? With conflict raging in the Middle East yet again, there's bound to be rippling effects across the world from trade to energy. Following U.S. air strikes over Iran, the latter has retaliated by closing down the Strait of Hormuz. To oversimplify things, it could trigger yet another energy crisis. If so, we might experience something similar to the '70s, wherein successive oil crises heavily impacted the export of oil from the Middle East. The U.S. wasn't the only country affecte

If you miss the Street Outlaws and No Prep Kings, you are in luck! NHRA announced that the new NHRA Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series, which will feature some of your favorites from both Street Outlaws and NPK, will start in Charlotte during the 4-Wide Nationals. These cars will feature the same steel roof and quarter panels rules that they have been running under for the past couple of years, and NHRA hopes the Street Outlaws will attract new fans to NHRA Mission Drag Racing while also entert

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

I hope you bought your merch so you got entries to win this beast, because this ProCharged Tahoe is something special. I mean who wouldn’t want to own a Tahoe that’s got a ProCharger bolted up to it? It’s the perfect soccer mom vehicle, and it puts down real power thanks to the supercharger. But just how much power does it really make? You’ll find the answer, and proof that it does big boy burnouts, in the video below. Plus you’ll find out everything else that has been done to get it to this po

From Tire Pressure to Tire Wear Depending on how long you’ve been driving, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are either convenient or annoying. Don’t get us wrong – TPMS is a great idea on paper. Imagine being told your tire pressure is low without having to step out of the car. Very convenient, right? But then again, convenience only really counts when the system behaves without fault. Anyone who’s driven with a TPMS warning light that refuses to disappear after proper inflation knows how

From Smartphones to the Virtual Grid Five years back, Xiaomi was mostly known for budget smartphones and smart home gear. Now, the brand is setting Nürburgring lap times with the SU7 Ultra, and aiming for bigger numbers on the global stage. With the SU7 already in Gran Turismo 7, Xiaomi is taking things further. The brand just revealed the Vision Gran Turismo, its first hypercar concept built from the ground up for the Vision Gran Turismo series. Kazunori Yamauchi, the man behind Gran Turismo, i

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

Gassers are awesome, and I love everything about them, but most of the ones we see nowadays are just show cars. That’s okay, because we’d totally drive one on the street just for fun, but when you see them doing big boy burnouts, wheelstands, and more, you know they are doing God’s work. God’s Gasser Work that is. So when I saw this feature video on Russell’s wheel standing 1956 Chevrolet gasser they call Strange Magic, I knew I had to share it. This is one cool car that does EPIC burnouts, at a

Sometimes the story behind a car that is a barn find, garage find, field find, or junkyard find is as good as the car itself. And sometimes these cars find themselves abandoned for no real good reason. And after so many years, there are plenty of times when the reason it is parked has long been forgotten. I’ve heard stories of old trucks sitting because the owner bought a new one and just couldn’t imagine selling the old one, only to leave it languishing next to the barn for 30 years, after havi

Tommy Lee Byrd has been busy in 2026, and man are we loving the content. The video below features some really cool factory race cars, rare muscle cars, and his favorite hidden jems from the Kissimmee Florida Mecum Auction. This one is special, and in an age where we see no shortage of car auctions it still amazes me what kind of machines these auctions find and are able to roll across the auction block. It’s like going to a museum when you attend some of these sales, and this one here is no exce

No matter what Holley parts you are looking for, or any of their other Holley Performance brands parts, there is likely a sale going on right now. The Holley IRS Tax Sale is on and there are so many things on sale that it is just too much to list here. But luckily for you all the savings are just a click away by using any image or link below. With possible savings on Holley EFI dashes of almost $500, plus similar savings on Holley EFI systems like the Terminator X, you really can’t go wrong. Ch

Ford’s most important car has just become a buildable collectible. The Ford Model T is now available as a Lego Icons set, recreating the look of a 1913 model in brick form for Lego collectors, history buffs, and automotive enthusiasts alike. While Lego car kits have been around for years, we don't get many that lean this heavily into heritage. Most builds come in the form of Lego Technic sets, and focus on hypercars like the McLaren P1, Bugatti Chiron, and Lamborghini Sián, but the Icons line is

National Pride Touring car racing was growing in popularity through the 1980s, with various regional series and championships for modified production-based cars being contested across the globe. Most of these were held under the FIA’s Group A regulations, offering manufacturers a cost-effective way to go racing and demonstrate the capabilities of their road cars. Japan’s premier production-based series, the Japanese Touring Car Championship (JTCC), was a popular proving ground for domestic and i