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EVs and Motion Sickness There is an odd phenomenon in EVs wherein passengers seem to suffer more from motion sickness compared to ICE-powered vehicles. Now, this isn't because of psychology, but rather, your body struggling to adapt to a quieter environment, among other things. Because our bodies are used to the usual sounds and sensations that fuel-fed cars offered for decades, transitioning to a full EV takes away some of that. Couple that with the more immediate response of these vehicles, ag

The Mazda RX-8 has always had a cult following, but the rotary engine can scare off buyers who want something simpler to live with. That’s exactly why swaps like this exist. A V6-swapped RX-8 currently up for auction on Bring a Trailer shows what a thoughtful engine conversion can look like, one that stays true to the car’s original purpose rather than turning it into something completely different. Two days of the auction remain, with the top bid sitting at just $14,500. Why This RX-8 Swap Actu

Original owner cars are always great finds, and this cool 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda is one of them. The original owner is sharing stories with the car, the history, the original features, and then explaining why he’s selling it at this time. Check out this great video below and if you are in the market for something truly special, this one just might be what you need. I love this car, and so will you. Video Description: Join me in Tennessee, as I track down and meet the ORIGINAL OWNER of this incred

Gloves On Some may know Jeff Gordon as the NASCAR legend who, as a young driver, battled the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. for championships in the ’90s. While his racing credentials are unquestionable, could he prove himself just as capable in the garage? In an Instagram post, Chevrolet showed Gordon arriving at its Bowling Green Assembly Plant with his father to help build an LT7 engine for his Corvette ZR1X. Well, the returning Build Your Own Engine program is open to buyers who ordered the Z06, ZR

Here we go folks! If you didn’t pay for the livestream then you are going to want to watch all rounds of the World Series of Pro Mod right here! Plus, we have the Outlaw Light Beer Shootout as well! Check out all the action below thanks to our friends at NC Promoder. Videos are in order starting with the first round at the bottom of the page. The post World Series Of Pro Mod Racing Video: Both Fields, All Rounds, Right Here Until Someone Was Crowned The Winner! appeared first

Volkswagen has just delivered its 2 millionth all-electric vehicle, another marker in the company’s shift away from combustion engines. While the brand experimented with electric vans as far back as the 1970s, its modern EV push only really began in the early 2010s. Since then, the lineup has expanded quickly and reached buyers around the world. While impressive, Volkswagen can't compete with the Chinese carmaker BYD. ID Models Drive The Volume

The Wait Just Got Longer Tesla’s introduction of a more affordable Cybertruck variant appears to have paid off, as the all-electric pickup has reportedly seen strong demand just over a week after its launch. The estimated delivery timeline was initially pushed back to late 2026, then revised again to April 2027. As of this writing, the customer-facing website is only showing “2027.” However, as previously suggested by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the introductory pricing may have been available for only

Tesla and the Habit of Looking Forward It’s hard to talk about the modern car industry without mentioning Tesla. Before EVs became a must for every automaker, Tesla was already making electric cars cool – and forcing the old guard to pay attention. That influence is still obvious today, even if Elon Musk’s antics sometimes steal the spotlight from the cars themselves. In a recent interview with André Thierig, who runs Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory, Musk circled back to his favorite topic: the futur

Ownership Isn’t Always Straightforward Car ownership can be challenging, especially when buying pre-owned, as vehicles may come with underlying issues. That’s why dealerships offer Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) programs, designed to give buyers added confidence that a vehicle has been thoroughly inspected and is in excellent condition. However, the owner of a Certified Pre-Owned 2019 Toyota RAV4 now finds himself in a difficult position after his SUV suffered a catastrophic engine failure – with ne

Crime Trends Shift Gears A report from Mercury Insurance, citing data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), states that U.S. auto theft declined by 23 percent in 2025 compared with the same period in 2024. That follows a 16.7 percent drop in the previous year, after thefts peaked in 2023. The improvement reflects a more proactive approach by automakers in addressing vehicle theft, particularly Hyundai and Kia, which had faced criticism after some of their models were found to be espec

Rethinking EV Packaging, Toyota-style Toyotararely takes the obvious route when it comes to EVs. While most of the EV world has settled into the standard skateboard layout, Toyota keeps looking for smarter ways to fit batteries, motors, and wiring – without just making cars bigger or heavier. Earlier, Toyota filed a patent for moving batteries and wiring to free up cabin space and simplify layouts. This time, the focus shifts from space to safety – specifically, what happens to EV batteries in a

A new patent filed by McLaren just feels illegal. The automaker has filed to protect an innovation that adds a new dimension to the launch control system, using similar ideas to improve acceleration and response when a hybrid car is already rolling. You might know similar systems as rolling anti-lag. Why does this feel illegal? Well, if the supercar is on a twisty circuit, there's no use for the system, so it only seems applicable for straight-line racing, and if you're drag racing a McLaren, yo

Safety Tech Under Scrutiny Hyundai is known for vehicles with the most safety and driver-assist features – often as standard - while other brands keep them locked behind pricier trims. Automatic emergency braking is one of those headline features, meant to spot cars, people, or cyclists ahead and hit the brakes if the driver doesn’t react quickly enough. For the 2025 Tucson, this tech comes bundled as Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, complete with pedestrian, cyclist, and even junction-turnin

We love truck and tractor pulling events, and this one here is a great way to kick off truck and tractor pulling in 2026. Check out the first of the Kentucky Invitational videos we are going to share. The Kentucky Invitational TNT Finals action starts here with 2wd Super Modifieds! If you have never been to a truck and tractor pull then you really are missing out on something. They are way different than anything else you’ll see racing, but there is something about them that is just awe-inspiri

It’s time for more live racing! We’ve got the IMSA Whelen MX-5  Cup Races coming to you live from the Streets at St. Petersburg! If you dig live road racing, then this is your jam right here! IMSA puts on a great race and this is the time of year for racing. We’re in the early days of the 2026 season and that means everyone has a shot at the title, the championships, and a record breaking season. Let’s see what kind of fun these little Miatas get into this weekend! The post FREE LIVESTREAM F

A Modern Homage The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is undeniably a stunning modern creation from the Italian marque. While it shares its underpinnings with the Maserati MC20, the car was styled and handcrafted by Italian coachbuilder Touring Superleggera as a tribute to the iconic 1960s 33 Stradale – a model long celebrated as one of the most beautiful cars ever built. Alfa Romeo limited production to just 33 units worldwide, and FRAME on YouTube shared behind-the-scenes footage of how these hand-built

BMW is taking another step toward a more automated future by testing humanoid robots on a European production line for the very first time. The first batch of robots is being deployed in April at BMW Plant Leipzig, located in Germany, where a small group of machines is being integrated into real manufacturing work. In its official press release, BMW says the project is meant to bring what it calls “Physical AI” into everyday vehicle production while studying how the technology could scale across

From Niche to Best-Seller Over 30 years ago, the idea of a car-based SUV was a novelty. For the most part, SUVs had ladder-frame chassis, and the few unibody examples were built as SUVs from the get-go. But then that all changed with the Toyota RAV Four concept, which eventually became the RAV4. Eventually, all Japanese carmakers followed suit, with Honda being the first to respond to Toyota. The first-generation CR-V made its world premiere in Japan in late 1995 and eventually reached America f

If you like footbrake, no electronics, drag racing then you are in for a treat today as our friends at Spoold Media bring us Footbrake Showdown Madness #9 at Shadyside LIVE for you to enjoy. As always, it is free to watch and we are thrilled to have their feed to share with all of you. Check out all the action live right here and let us know which wheels up launching footbrake machine is your favorite. Video Description: Spoold Media Live at Shadyside Dragway for Footbrake Showdown Madness 9!!

It’s time for more great IMSA racing LIVE from Circuit of the America’s in Texas! If you like IMSA road racing action, you are going to want to watch as the 2026 season is in full swing now. Video Description: The IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge is a multi-class sprint racing series. Each of the six event weekends will include a pair of 45-minute sprint races, and drivers must be rated either Bronze or Silver on the FIA Driver Categorization List. // 2026 SCHEDULE // DAYTONA INTERNATION

Driving Into the Data Age With increasingly advanced in-car technologies, vehicle owners benefit from a wide range of features, including automatic emergency notifications in the event of a crash. However, these systems may also raise privacy concerns. According to a report by WHO13, General Motors allegedly collected driving data from certain OnStar subscribers and shared it with third-party data brokers. This might ring a bell, as Toyota previously faced a lawsuit over similar allegations invo

A Legend on the Road and at the Track The Mercedes-Benz 190E is a legend in many ways. The Baby Benz was uncompromisingly engineered as a miniature S-Class and renowned for its durability, dependability, and reliability. It was a time when Mercedes-Benz truly built cars that were engineered like no other in the world. It was a brilliantly smooth car on the road, but on the race track, it was absolutely savage. The 2.3-16 and 2.5-16 models drew countless wins in touring car racing, with the Evo

Gunther Werks Delivers First East Coast Turbo Commission Gunther Werks has completed delivery of its first Turbo Coupe commission for a U.S. East Coast customer, debuting the build at the 9th annual Miami Concours. Known as the “Alchemy” commission, the car is the latest example from the company’s limited-production Turbo program, capped at 75 units worldwide and focused on extensively reengineered air-cooled Porsche 911 models. Developed with Prestige Imports and Gunther Werks Miami, the projec

It’s time for more great live drag racing, and thanks to our friend Ticklefitz we’ve got it. This is an 1/8th mile, No Time, run what you brung event with a variety of classes and big money for the winners. There are tens of thousands of dollars on the line, and we can’t wait to see all the action go down. Check it all out below!   The post FREE LIVESTREAM From The No Time Street Car Superbowl At Evadale Raceway appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

It’s time for more snow machine drag racing, and it is happening this weekend for the IHRA Snow Outlaws World Finals! This weekend’s racing is going on at Three Lakes Wisconsin and promises to be some great season ending racing. With big money, championships, and pride on the line the action will be great we’re sure. Video Description: The Snow Outlaws are at Three Lakes, WI for the 2026 World Finals. Outlaw, P/X55, and ProMod classes compete. With hosts Ralph Sheheen, Ken Stout and Dani Medin