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Character Development General Motors is introducing a new engine to the C8 Corvette lineup with the 6.7-liter LS6 V8. However, it will not significantly shake up the engine range for MY2027, as it is simply replacing the LT2. Still, GM has given each Corvette engine its own distinct personality, adding context beyond its factory power output. The LS6, coming to the Stingray and Grand Sport, makes 535 horsepower, 40 more than the outgoing LT2. GM engineer Mike Kociba said the engine leans into th

While legacy automakers in Detroit struggle to optimize their logistical operations and supply chains, China’s automotive juggernaut just bypassed the global logistics bottleneck entirely. How? By building its own navy of eight specialized cargo ships. Earlier this month, the BYD Zhengzhou—a purpose-built, roll-on/roll-off (RORO) car carrier owned outright by BYD—docked in Melbourne, Australia. Its cargo hold didn't contain a handful of compliance cars or auto-show prototypes. It unloaded nearly

With autonomous ride-hailing services like Waymo, Zoox, and Tesla becoming increasingly common across U.S. cities, it was only a matter a time until criminals found a way to integrate robotaxis into their illegal activities. The first such documented use of a robotaxi to conduct a crime—in San Francisco at least—took place in January this year. A Waymo robotaxi acted as an unsuspecting getaway car for a burglar who broke into a yoga studio to steal yoga clothes. Waymo Getaway Car Turns Unremarka

Another AMG GT 4-Door Roast? After much attention had been given to the Ferrari Luce, another critique video has been made about the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door. Well, Ferrari can't hog the spotlight for the most divisive design of 2026, and there have been a lot of contenders so far. Oh, what an age we live in. But this critique is a little different. This one comes from Davis Yongwon Lee, and he's backed up by loads of credentials. Lee was an exterior designer for Mercedes-Benz for seven years. Dur

Back To The People? The Volkswagen Golf was once a mass-market choice in the U.S., but the brand’s strategy has shifted to selling only performance-oriented versions, resulting in a starting price of around $35,000 for the entry-level model. However, the lineup could see major changes, including more affordable trims, once Golf production moves from Germany to Mexico starting in 2027. Volkswagen Group of America CEO Kjell Gruner told Automotive News that “producing it in North America opens up o

The Heart of the Beast Gets Bigger The 2027 C8 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray prepares for a monumental update. A recent video from the YouTube channel MOTROLIX showcases a pre-production Stingray armed with GM's all-new 6.7-liter LS6 V8. This Gen-6 powerplant takes the reins from the 6.2-liter LT2, which has been the staple engine since the C8's groundbreaking 2020 introduction. Despite bringing a bigger and more aggressive V8 to the party for 2027, the new Corvette takes almost no penalty in fuel

Time Capsule for Sale E36 BMWs are dime a dozen. You can see loads of third-gen 3 Series on various selling and auction sites, and you can get one cheap as a project car. More often than not, it's just the M3s, Alpinas, and special models that are cherished, and it's not often you find a preserved and spotless example of the more pedestrian models. But that's exactly what's for sale over in the Netherlands right now. What we have here is a 1995 320i sedan that's barely been driven over the last

The Most Efficient Jeep Despite previously offering the bestselling plug-in hybrid vehicle in America, the Wrangler 4xe, Jeep did not have a single conventional hybrid before the 2026 Cherokee. The Cherokee arrives at an important time as gas prices rise, causing drivers to pay more at the pumps. It boasts fuel economy ratings of 39 MPG city, 35 on the highway, and 37 combined, the highest real-world efficiency of any Jeep product without a plug (excluding EVs, PHEVs calculated in MPGe, and Euro

Rewriting The Camaro Formula The Chevrolet Camaro built its reputation as a coupe muscle car that could go head-to-head against the likes of the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger. Now that the nameplate is reportedly making a comeback, possibly with a four-door sedan variant, it is understandable why some push back against the idea. But according to GM Authority, a four-door Camaro could provide a stronger business case for the nameplate while still allowing Chevy to offer a traditional two-door

The Classic Formula With ever-stricter regulations, it's becoming increasingly difficult to build lightweight sports cars. Building them affordably is an even greater challenge, which is why we have to thank Mazda for staying committed to the MX-5. The current model is already 11 years old, but it remains a joy to drive. While far bigger than the original model, the ND is just ever so slightly heavier than the car that came out nearly 40 years ago. Mazda has done well with sticking with its so-c

Ferrari is widely considered the undisputed king of car brand merchandise, with the Prancing Horse logo being featured on all kinds of products, from clothing, footwear, accessories and lifestyle items to jewelry, bags, eyewear, toys and everything in between. Obviously, Ferrari makes a lot of money from this side of the business—almost as much as it does from selling supercars. Still, it’s not the only super luxury brand that has branched out heavily in merchandise. Bugatti also offers a wide r

A Coachbuilder's Dream Candidate The Porsche 911, particularly air-cooled examples, has become a staple of coachbuilding thanks to companies like Singer Vehicle Design. But one designer decided to skip the timeless sports car and instead turn to one of Porsche’s rarest creations: the Carrera GT, which has been transformed into a Le Mans-inspired machine. The designer in question is Jason Castriota, who designed iconic cars including the Ferrari 599, Maserati GranTurismo, SSC Tuatara, and Ford Mu

The Corvette C8 Was a Revolution No One Asked For The shifting landscape of American sports cars reached a defining moment when Chevrolet transitioned the Corvette to a mid-engined layout for the C8 generation. This dramatic move forever altered how enthusiasts view the iconic brand. It also made a return to a traditional front-engined silhouette highly unlikely for any future production models. Despite this corporate shift, Jaguar Exterior Design Manager Jason Battersby decided to explore what

Rivian is facing harsh criticism after an unhappy R1T owner spray-painted phrases including “DON’T BUY JUNK” and “RIVIAN IS JUNK” across his truck before parking it directly opposite the company’s Denver showroom. The protest gained attention online through Reddit posts and a website, titled rivianisjunk.com, documenting the owner’s experience. The ownership dispute turned into a public spectacle for the EV startup, just days before the Rivian R2's arrival. Years Of Frustration

EV startup Slate Auto may have attracted another major investor besides Jeff Bezos, who took a major stake in the company in 2023, only one year after its founding, Documents obtained by TechCrunch now show that online used auto retailer Carvana has been granted the option to invest in Slate Auto last year. Carvana was given a warrant to buy shares in Slate Auto in 2025, around the same time the startup was starting to put together its $650 million Series C funding round, paperwork filed with D

Entry Level Luxury The Cadillac Optiq is considered the entry-level option for the brand's all-electric lineup. It sits below the Lyric, and to buy the "base" model EV Caddy, you have to pay at least $52,695. Since Cadillac is a luxury brand after all, it did the prerequisite service of giving owners the option to spec the Optiq. Now live on their website is the Optiq car configurator, and since we love a good configurator, we hopped on and tried to max out the specs and options, and wow, does t

Better than a Dealership? Some might think the dealership system is a big hassle, but what if you could just buy your car? Fewer hoops and hurdles, save for a Costco membership. If you didn't know, the retail giant has been running its Auto Program since 1989, and its Seattle, Washington, members-only warehouse has in stock 2026-model-year Porsche 911s, Cayennes, Cayenne EVs, Macans, Panameras, and Taycans, all listed at MSRP.

Chevrolet Raises Traverse Prices, But Not Across the Board Automakers are already rolling out 2027 pricing, and higher sticker prices are quickly becoming the new normal. GM is right in step with the Chevrolet Traverse, but the price hikes depend on which trim you’re eyeing. According to GM Authority, most 2027 Traverse trims see modest price bumps, but the base LT stays put. The real curveball is at the top: High Country now leapfrogs the RS to become the priciest Traverse you can buy. Trim Dri

Rivian Automotive’s software boss Wassym Bensaid believes AI will completely change how drivers interact with vehicles, making screen mirroring solutions like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto—and even physical buttons—“completely obsolete.” Speaking on The Verge’s ‘Decoder’ podcast, Bensaid, who is Rivian's chief software officer, said that deeply integrated automotive artificial intelligence is the way forward for human-machine interfaces. Deep AI Integration In The Car Is The Future According To

The Fight for the Dashboard General Motors made a bold move last year when it announced the removal of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from future vehicles. The automaker began gradually phasing out phone mirroring integration in 2023 as the brand aims to replace these popular platforms with its own integrated navigation and communication system. Customers were largely frustrated by the loss of their preferred interface as any drivers rely heavily on these familiar smartphone projection features

As Americans gear up for outdoor recreation and summer road trips this season, finding the perfect ride just got a whole lot easier. Hyundai has secured five spots on U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural 2026 Best Adventure Vehicles list. From campsites to cross-country cruises, these Hyundais deliver a value proposition that clearly impressed the judges. Overview of U.S. News' Study U.S. News evaluated 148 new vehicles (all latest model year with "from the factory" features) across 18 class

There are not many engines that deserve to be displayed like sculptures. The Bugatti8.0-litre quad-turbocharged W16 is one of them. As the internal combustion era quietly winds down and manufacturers pivot to electrification and hybridisation, this Chiron engine stands as one of its final, most defiant monuments. And now, one of just 12 factory-built display units has appeared on PistonHeads, listed as 'price on request'. Considering a replacement W16 can cost a Chiron owner well over $850,000,

The Return of the Primera I just returned from the bustling floor of the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show. Nissan Philippines dropped a massive surprise during their presentation. They officially unveiled a preview of the upcoming Nissan Primera EV. This sleek new electric vehicle is essentially a rebadged version of the Chinese market Nissan N7 sedan. This specific name change is highly exclusive to the Philippine market. It marks a bold new chapter for a resurrected nameplate that carr

Subaru has announced pricing for the 2027 BRZ sports car, along with a few small safety-related updates. One of the only affordable rear-wheel-drive sports cars with a manual gearbox, the Subaru BRZ remains a top choice for the purist on a budget. Its base price has only gone up by $280 for the new model year, and while this sounds negligible, it’s a problem when matched up against the related Toyota GR86. Here’s a look at what the BRZ will cost you and why it’s not necessarily a smarter buy tha

Volkswagen’s 2027 Atlas three-row crossover was unveiled a few months ago with a fresh look, an upgraded interior, and a revised engine. This 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder mille—known as the EA888 Evo5—now makes 282 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, so it’s 13 hp up on the outgoing model. What VW didn’t reveal at the time was a fuel efficiency improvement, which is significant after a period of steep gas price hikes. It makes running costs for this practical vehicle a little more palata

The all-new 2027 Kia Telluride has been immensely popular with families, but it's also posed a safety risk to occupants on more than one occasion, with the headaches not over yet. After the rear seats were linked to a deadly defect, a new recall published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns that the driver's seat may be the most dangerous spot in certain examples of the SUV, because the seat belt strap may not extend, becoming unusable, which could fail to restrain the dr

The Audi Nuvolari supercar has just made its surprise debut on the French Riviera ahead of this weekend's Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, and already there's talk of a convertible version that could be even rarer. For the record, the Nuvolari will be limited to just 499 units and carry a base price in the region of $686,000 before options, and in speaking with Top Gear, Audi CEO Gernot Döllner was asked if the Nuvolari would be followed by another 499 open-top Spyder versions. His response? "Not