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Meet the North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year winners

The 2026 winners of the North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards were named at the Detroit Auto Show this week. A jury of industry experts named the Dodge Charger (STLA) as North American Car of the Year, the Ford Maverick Lobo (F) as the Truck of the Year, and the Hyundai Palisade (HYMTF) as the Utility Vehicle of the Year...


What’s coming next in car tech and why it’s kept secret

Car technology is changing fast, but some developments aren’t meant to be public yet. Behind closed doors, new systems are being tested that could redefine driving. From software to hardware, the focus is on control, efficiency, and automation. What’s revealed hints at where the industry is really heading.


Tesla Plaid vs McLaren 765LT

In this DragTimes quarter-mile race, the Tesla Model S Plaid faces off against the McLaren 765LT to see which high-performance machine delivers quicker straight-line speed. The Tesla Plaid produces 1,020 horsepower from its tri-motor electric setup, delivering instant torque and all-wheel-drive traction. The McLaren 765LT relies on a lightweight chassis and a twin-turbo V8 to fight back at higher speeds. Multiple runs highlight launch performance, acceleration differences, and top-end pull as electric power challenges one of McLaren’s most focused supercars. This race shows how modern EVs are reshaping performance benchmarks once dominated by lightweight supercars.


I built 10 bumper cars - and they're street legal

A FAMILY has become used to turning heads while driving their fleet of 10 bumper cars on California’s roads. In this week’s episode, vehicles are taken from the amusement park to the open roads. But Tom Wright, a builder, hadn't planned on taking the first fairground ride he worked on to the streets. He told us: “The purpose at the time was to restore it to its original lustre and put it in a showroom.” However, before finishing the project he decided that he also wanted the cars to be mobile. So, Tom used his engineering skills to move them onto the open road. He explained: “I decided to convert it to a six-speed Kawasaki 550cc motor.” Making these historic vehicles roadworthy was a challenge for him, some having been out of use for 80 years. “They were sitting outside riddled with rust, 18 inches on some of the cars and had to be cut off," Tom said. The bumper cars have also been added with some special features, such as wood exteriors to reflect the area they drive through. “The wheels are custom golf cart wheels because this is a California beach community," he said. Acquiring the first car, finding the right components, making the frames and sending the bodies for paint took a year to complete. All this hard work was worth it in the end, as they are “extremely fun to drive”. When Tom takes the 10 bumpers for a spin with friends and family they turn the heads of locals. “The smiles, waves and the honks make the hobby worth doing.”


Can Newsom thaw his relationship with automakers? $200 million might help.

State funding for electric vehicle rebates could help broker a detente between California and automakers.


Gas-powered cars still the first choice for most Americans


How the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 bent expectations

The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 arrived looking like a sober executive saloon and then behaved like a muscle car that had slipped into a tuxedo. It fused limousine-grade comfort with startling pace at a time when those qualities were expected to live in separate garages. By quietly rewriting what a big four-door could do, it... The post How the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 bent expectations appeared first on FAST LANE ONLY.


This was the best-selling sedan in 2025 and sold six times more than the Prius twins

The Toyota sedan that outsells the Prius twins is none other than the highest-selling sedan in the U.S. right now.


Behind the factory gates: Farley’s impact & Toyota’s driverless ambitions

It’s a triple dose of auto innovation: factory floor reveals, Ford’s push toward eyes‑off tech, and Toyota’s autonomous roadmap.


10 performance cars we think are surprisingly undervalued

SlashGear recognizes some undervalued gems in the performance car market as the era of manual, RWD cars with minimal electronic interference comes to and end.


Auto & transport roundup: Market talk

Find insight on Rivian Automotive, Delta Air Lines, BYD and more in the latest Market Talks covering Auto and Transport.


China extends lead as world’s largest EV market in 2025

China kept its lead as the world’s biggest electric vehicle market in 2025, and local companies grabbed even more space from foreign carmakers. The country sold almost 13 million electric cars and plug-in hybrids last year. That’s 54% of the whole market. The big sellers are Chinese companies like BYD and Geely, Tesla is the […]


4 carmakers to recall over 340,000 vehicles due to faulty parts

carmakers-recall SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co., Porsche Korea and two other automakers will voluntarily recall more than 340,000 vehicles in South Korea to fix various component defects, the transport ministry said Thursday. The four companies, including Kia Corp. and Mercedes-Benz Korea, are recalling a combined 344,073 vehicles acr...


I'm Trying to Buy Justin Bieber's Bugatti!

Ed Bolian‬ is on the Bugatti hunt once again! The latest target is 2012 Veyron Grand Sport VF9SK2C2XCM795045. This legendary car was featured at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2011, owned by Birdman, given to Justin Bieber, sold to Floyd Mayweather ahead of the Connor McGregor fight, owned by Lil Uzi Vert, and sold by RD Whittington for $1M over its current value to an unsuspecting client. Can Ed get the deal done?!


Honda Civic Type R, Acura Integra Type S both in line for midlife facelifts this year

Exterior and interior upgrades are coming to Honda's hottest hatchbacks.


Saudi Arabia is building the weirdest electric car you’ll see this year

With the silhouette of a doorstop, technology borrowed from BMW, Rimac and Hyundai, and production rooted in Saudi Arabia, this strange new electric vehicle prototype is truly one of a kind. Spotted testing in public by Response, the sharp-edged machine comes from Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first ...


The GR GT3 is proof Toyota’s still got gasoline in its veins—and it’s a hybrid monster

Toyota unveiled the GR GT and GR GT3 prototypes at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026, showcasing hybrid systems and outstanding performance.


Tesla’s biggest market just threatened to shut down sales over false ads


Barra’s playing both sides on EVs, just in case the White House changes

GM still believes in an all-EV future, but plug-in hybrids are back in play as regulations and demand shift again


Porsche GT3 991.2 choosing PDK over manual owner's review - ANSWRD

Jeany takes us for a ride in her Porsche 991.2 GT3 equipped with carbon sport bucket seats and a 7-speed pdk transmission. With over 7,000 miles and 2 track days, Jeany has lots of experience with her GT3 and also owns a Porsche Cayman track car as well as a Macan daily driver. answrd is a series of car reviews by real owners, not automotive journalists like Chris Harris, Doug Demuro, or The Straight Pipes. Cars in this series include the Gaglardi Vex, Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 600LT, Ferrari F12/F430 and 458 Italia, Acura NSX, Corvette, FRS, BMWs, Drift Cars, and others! #Porsche #991GT3 #PorscheGT3 #CarReview Time stamps: 00:00 - 00:15 Intro 00:16 - 01:14 The story of getting a GT3 over 4.0 rs 01:15 - 01:23 Acura nsx ad break 01:24 - 02:05 Ownership so far 02:06 - 02:50 Favorite Thing 02:51 - 04:12 Least Favorite Thing 04:13 - 04:52 Spoiler Alert it's hard to see 04:53 - 06:25 Choosing pdk over Manual 06:26 - 6:52 Front axle lift 06:53 - 08:45 Is it too good for the street?


One discontinued sedan just crashed the top 10 used car list

A new analysis has revealed the top-selling cars, trucks, and SUVs in the used market over the course of 2025. With the average transaction price of new cars hitting $50,000 in recent months, many consumers are forced to buy used to get the vehicle they want. The top three spots on the ...


China just crossed the 50% mark—half of all new cars now plug-in hybrids or EVs

China's new-vehicle market is undergoing a rapid transformation, with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) now accounting for more than half of all sales. This structural shift indicates that by 2030, the overwhelming majority of new cars sold in China could be electrified. CleanTechnica, a leading electric vehicle news outlet, reported on Sund...


Trump’s ‘cute’ tiny car plan could spark radical change in US auto industry. But do Americans really want Japan-style compacts (even if affordable)?

O-Kei: Americans could steer into a Tokyo drift and give up their Texas-sized cars


The story of Japan’s tiny and quirky kei cars

Your pocket guide to Japan’s tiny, quirky and brilliant kei cars – including some of our favourite models


10 Kei alternatives you might not know about

When it comes to Japanese imports, forget 800-horsepower R34 Skylines or overlanding-ready Mitsubishi Delicas; the humble “kei truck” seems to have grabbed the lion’s share of the headlines over the past couple of years. The discourse seems to have three pillars. The first is the legality of these tiny machines, which several states can’t seem […]


Photos: Toyota's new 671 horsepower hypercar to compete in Qatar endurance race

Toyota unveiled the TR010 Hybrid, its new contender for the FIA World Endurance Championship on January 7. This car replaces the GR010 Hybrid, which dominated early Hypercar races and won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2021 and 2022. The company aims to regain its edge in a more competitive Hypercar class. Alongside the new car, it is restructuring its motorsport operations. The European racing division is now called TOYOTA RACING GmbH, ending the Gazoo Racing era in endurance racing. The automaker explained that Gazoo Racing will continue focusing on performance road cars, while all future endurance competition will be under the Toyota label.


High power Audi and Porsche cars face off in a drag race

This video features a drag race between high-performance Audi and Porsche models, including a modified Audi RS3 Sedan Stage 4, an Audi R8 V10 Spyder, and a Porsche 992 Turbo S. The footage focuses on acceleration, launches, and straight-line performance in a controlled motorsport setting, highlighting the differences between turbocharged sedans and high-end supercars.


BMW's 4-motor, all-electric M3: Our first official look is here

Quad-motor powertrain will give instantly adapting power to each corner, but there will still be a rear-wheel drive mode.


The first production car to hit 200 mph used one of the smallest twin-turbo V8s ever

This record-breaking supercar proved there is a replacement for displacement after all.


Flying panels to bad glue: Recalls for Tesla's 'indestructible' Cybertruck pile up

Owners of the controversial vehicle have had to visit service centers for unique problems with the truck. Some recalls could be handled with software updates.


How Toyota’s hybrid bet is winning the US auto market

Toyotas bet on hybrids winning in the US and sales climb. They push electrified over pure...


First drive in 2024 Corvette E-Ray hybrid (0-60 in 2.1 seconds)

Certainly! Here's a revised version of the YouTube video description with all links and additional text related to those links removed: Win a 2024 Corvette E-Ray 3LZ Convertible: Using promo code DRIVE615 at checkout gets you 50% more entries automatically! The giveaway is organized by the International Motor Racing Research Center. The last day to enter is 4/7. Yesterday, I went up to the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park (NCMSP) in Bowling Green Kentucky. I was fortunate enough to get to track the all new Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray on the track. Thank you so much to the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park. This has to be a world record to get a 0-60 time of 2-1 seconds in the all new 2024 E-Ray corvette. The Eray is Corvettes all wheel drive hybrid powered by both an electric motor and a 6.2L v8. These combined motors produce 655 horsepower and 575 LB-FT of torque. 0:00 E-Ray Launch Control 0:15 Drive615 Intro 0:30 C7 Z06 1:05 Enter Giveaway and win an E-Ray 3:30 E-Ray Stealth Mode 4:19 ERay is a Hybrid 6:15 Battery Recharge button 8:35 E-Ray exhaust and E-Ray revs 8:40 E-ray sound 8:50 Eray Driving impressions 9:30 Tracking an E-ray 11:11 pov E-Ray drive 18:40 E-Ray Launch Control Fail 18:55 2024 Corvette E-Ray Launch Control 19:00 E-Ray 0-60 #eray #corvette #0to60 The E-ray (Eray) is the first electrified all wheel drive corvette and the quickest corvette in history. E-Ray has wider fenders, quarter panels and fasci...


Jaecoo J5 EV design preview

The Jaecoo J5 EV is an all-electric SUV combining modern design with family-friendly practicality. The vehicle has a range of around 402km on a single charge and can recharge from 30% to 80% in 28 minutes via DC fast charging. It features a tech-rich cabin with a 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and pet-friendly synthetic leather upholstery. It also includes a suite of advanced safety systems such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, and forward collision warning to keep the family safe.


GM slows its electric car plans as demand weakens


Ferrari F12 ownership experience - real review + Corvette gains 200 horsepower due to Chevy supply chain issues

Kit shares his experience of owning 83 cars, with a particular highlight on his 2015 Ferrari F12berlinetta in Rosso Corsa. In a video, he explains his choice of the front-engined V12 Ferrari over the Aston Martin DBS and V12 Vantage, reflecting on his previous cars like the Porsche 991 GT3, McLaren 600LT, Porsche 718 Spyder, Ferrari California, and BMW M8 Convertible. This is part of the "answrd" series, featuring car reviews by real owners rather than automotive journalists such as Chris Harris or Doug Demuro. The series showcases a range of vehicles, including the Gaglardi Vex, Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 600LT, the Ferrari models F12, F430, and 458 Italia, Acura NSX, Corvette, FRS, and various BMWs and drift cars. Favorite F12 videos include "TERRIFYING! Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Review" from The Straight Pipes and Carfection's "Ferrari F12 Berlinetta: Last Of The Naturally Aspirated V12s?" The narrative also introduces Jeff with his 2017 C7 Corvette Grand Sport, which produces nearly 800 horsepower on 91 octane gas. Viewers are encouraged to engage with the story, especially if they own a C7.


Electric BMW M models to debut with quad-motor architecture in 2027

BMW M is preparing to introduce its first fully electric high-performance models later this decade, marking a significant shift for a division historically defined by internal combustion engines and motorsport-derived engineering. Beginning in 2027, these vehicles will be part of BMW's Neue Klasse platform strategy and will represent the first time the M brand's performance ... Read more The post Electric BMW M models to debut with quad-motor...


How Formula 1 teams are preparing for all of the new challenges coming in 2026

Team leaders weigh in on how their teams are planning to adapt to the major changes in the 2026 F1 rulebook.


Mini JCW GP1 supercharged autobahn review

This rare 2006 Mini JCW GP1 delivers an old-school hot hatch experience, powered by a 1.6L supercharged engine producing 218HP. In this Autobahn test, it hits 232 km/h and shows off its raw, playful character, lightweight chassis, and signature GP features. With only 2,000 units ever made, it’s a future classic for true driving enthusiasts.


Japan’s biggest automaker spins up an entirely new brand to live alongside Toyota and Lexus

Toyota Gazoo Racing will now just be Gazoo Racing and serve as 'Yota's standalone performance division.


US electric car sales just got smoked by China’s biggest automaker


12 of the most powerful Toyota cars ever built

Despite a reputation for boring cars, Toyota has made plenty of high horsepower beasts over the years, too. Here are some of its most powerful models.


Ford Focus RS review - $20,000 in mods

John from Rally Innovations and Max share their Ford Focus rs builds. Both are built for Autocross and The Rally Innovations Sema Build Focus rs was built in partnership with Ford Design. These two share their favorite and least favorite things about the Focus RS, why they upgraded from Focus st and what modifications they recommend first. answrd is a series of car reviews by real owners. Not automotive journalists like Chris Harris, Doug Demuro or The Straight Pipes. Cars in this series include the Gaglardi Vex, Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 600LT, Ferrari F12/F430 and 458 Italia, Acura NSX, Corvette, FRS, BMWs, Drift Cars and others! Hope you like the video, it's the first time I've ever interviewed two car enthusiasts at once! -Ben


Tesla gets knocked out of top spot

Tesla has lost its position as the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer after annual sales declined for a second consecutive year, reflecting growing competitive and political pressures on the company. The automaker reported deliveries of 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, representing a 9% drop from the previous year. That decline allowed Chinese rival BYD to take the top global spot, with 2.26 million vehicles sold during the same period....


Audi car deliveries fall as demand hit by geopolitical and economic challenges

The brand’s 2025 car deliveries fell 2.9% and the automaker echoed comments from German peers.


Samsung strengthens its EV chip push with a BMW iX3 supply deal


Time is running out for our Acura Integra Type S

We're savoring the time we have left with Acura's excellent sports sedan.


Tesla’s self-driving feature switching to subscription only

For Musk to earn additional shares under his pay package, the company needs a certain number of subscriptions.


10 of the strangest cars ever built by Chrysler

There's nothing wrong with a good Chrysler, except maybe these bizarre ones the company has brought out over the decades. They're... unique, we'll say.


Lamborghini recalls thousands of SUVs after software problems surface

Lamborghini is pulling back thousands of its flagship SUVs after a software problem raised fresh questions about how reliably high end vehicles handle basic safety functions. The recall affects the Urus line across several model years and underscores how a glitch in code, not a mechanical failure, can sideline a six figure performance machine. At... The post Lamborghini recalls thousands of SUVs after software problems surface appeared first on...