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Why Aren't All Expensive Cars Crash Tested Independently? For the most part, sports and ultra-luxury cars don't undergo crash tests conducted by independent bodies. For starters, it's an expense for the manufacturer to send its cars to any New Car Assessment Program agency for evaluation. With the several types of tests to be made, that's already a number of cars the manufacturer could've sold. Of course, not all independent safety bodies receive a car for testing, but even when they do, it's st

Kia has released its U.S. sales results for May and the Korean brand has toppled multiple sales records in the process. The company’s previous retail, monthly, and year-to-date sales records were all broken in May, while four models achieved best-ever May sales. The fact that Kia achieved these records without the assistance of the affordable Soul crossover—which has been discontinued—is even more impressive. As the year approaches the halfway mark, the brand is on track for best-ever annual sal

Sustained Success McLaren is one of the most recognizable names in the business of supercars and racing. It was because of the latter that the former even exists, born first as a race team by legendary racing driver Bruce McLaren in the 60s. As a racing team, it had success in multiple disciplines in American road racing, European endurance racing, and its most famous endeavor, Formula 1. McLaren has produced multiple world champions, including James Hunt, Emerson Fittipaldi, Alain Prost, Nikki

Hyundai’s Hot-Seller The Hyundai Tucson is the brand’s most dependable volume mover. Whether buyers want a conventional gas crossover, a hybrid, or a plug-in hybrid, the Tucson covers a lot of ground. While a next-generation Tucson is already on the horizon, Hyundai doesn’t appear interested in letting the current Tucson quietly age into retirement just yet. Instead, Hyundai Motor America has decided to give the 2026 Tucson Hybrid lineup a bit more attention, expanding the range with new variant

Advancement of Time There was a time in American muscle car culture when the Big Block V8 was the king of engines. The bigger the displacement, the better the power and performance, but as the years have gone by, automakers have advanced engine technology, so engines no longer require as much displacement or big blocks to deliver massive V8 power. In fact, we're at the point where small V8s can now make incredible power, but one man's love of the Big Block led him to undertake a massive project.

Not Taking Chances As General Motors prepares to launch the next-generation Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, the automaker is placing greater emphasis on engine reliability following issues affecting the outgoing 6.2-liter L87 V8. According to GM Authority, GM is aiming for “higher levels of quality and durability from the outset.” The L87 is GM's flagship gasoline engine and is also used in models such as the GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade. However, reliability concerns that prompted recall

A multi-day severe weather episode is targeting a five-state stretch of the Northern Plains today, Tuesday June 2, 2026, with the Weather Prediction Center holding a Slight Risk (Level 2/5) for both Tuesday and Wednesday across Montana, Wyoming, the Dakotas, and western Minnesota. The setup carries credible 90 mph wind potential and 2-inch hail. Peak Driving Danger Window The most dangerous window runs from roughly 5 PM MDT Tuesday through 2 AM CDT Wednesday, as initial high-terrain supercells i

Street Trucks Without the Mild-Hybrid System Ford kicked things off with the Maverick Lobo and then the V8-powered F-150 Lobo, but Stellantis responded with something that makes a lot more noise: the 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee lineup. The highlight is the Rumble Bee SRT, a 777-horsepower supercharged truck that channels the old Ram SRT10 more than any special-edition trim. There are also naturally aspirated Hemi options, with a 395-hp 5.7-liter and a 470-hp 6.4-liter 392 in the mix. At the reveal,

Violent Corvette Rollover Whether you love it or hate it, the Corvette C8 redefined what an American sports car could be. The vehicle remains loud and features boldly unapologetic styling. Despite recent price hikes, the car still undercuts many high-end rivals. This aggressive pricing strategy puts incredible performance into the hands of eager buyers. Unfortunately, one driver might have pushed their car too much on a recent Thursday afternoon. A violent rollover crash occurred on Friant Road

Keeping it Fresh Believe it not, the current-gen Accord is now three years old. If one were to follow Honda's product life cycles, it's just about ready to receive its first facelift. A recent report in Japan appears to support that, as it's been said that the updated model is coming soon. That claim was made by motoring publication Motor-Fan. It also said that some dealers have opened reservation books for the midsize sedan. Exact changes are yet to be determined, though this suggests the Ameri

Rolls-Royce has announced Spectre Series II, a comprehensive refresh of its first series-production electric car that adds meaningful range, more power, and an expanded Bespoke menu without touching the fastback silhouette that made the original a critical darling. The headline figures are the ones that matter to anyone who has actually lived with an EV. Re-engineered battery cell technology lifts WLTP range by 18 percent to 390 miles (628 km), while charging times drop by 14 percent. Standard S

Two customers have filed a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen due to issues with the ID.4 electric SUV’s battery. The SUV was previously recalled for a fire risk linked to misaligned battery electrodes, and owners had to take precautions that included not charging the vehicle overnight. The plaintiffs claim that these and other inconveniences related to the battery have left them with a vehicle that can’t be used as intended or advertised. Here’s everything we know about the prior recalls a

The Rolls-Royce Spectre EV was launched toward the end of 2023, but the Goodwood-based automaker has already seen fit to launch a Series II, and unlike the Cullinan S2, Rolls-Royce hasn't fiddled with the looks aside from adding a new color. Instead, it's enhanced the capability of the car, with revised cell technology giving it 18 percent more range (390 miles on the WLTP cycle, or roughly 308 miles on the EPA cycle), quicker charging times (down 14 percent), and more power with the Black Badge

The Best Driver Engagement Gimmick So Far This could be the best and most hilarious driver engagement gimmick we've seen so far, and it comes from Toyota, of all brands. Nowadays, automakers are pumping in fake engine noise, playing with torque delivery, and giving performance EVs "modes" that drivers can play around with to simulate the feel of a traditional combustion engine. Artificial is the word that comes to mind here, and while some are better gimmicks than others, like the Hyundai Ioniq

Adventure Sells Crossovers and SUVs with off-road packages have become one of the hottest segments in the industry, so it is easy to see why more automakers want in. Mitsubishi hopped on the trend last year with the Outlander Trail Edition, but since it was limited mostly to styling changes, it has not received the same attention as rivals like the Toyota RAV4 Woodland and Hyundai Santa Fe XRT. But according to Australia’s CarSales, Mitsubishi may be considering a more serious contender with the

Just Around the Corner BMW definitely isn't throttling back with the new car launches. With 40 new models planned within the next two years, the company will be very busy indeed. The company does have momentum behind it following a barrage of new car launches, but the push should help sustain that growth. One crucial model that's just about ready to be revealed is the next-generation X5. As it and the X3 are practically neck and neck in U.S sales, it's important that BMW gets it right. That'll b

Bentley has just taken the wraps off the new Flying Spur sedan, with changes both under the skin and to it. For the first time since 1962, a Bentley sedan doesn't have dual headlamps on either side of its grille, making the 2027 Flying Spur look more like the Continental with which it shares a powertrain. The Crewe-based company has also mildly altered the bodywork at the front, on the sides, and at the rear, but the headline detail is that, thanks to the High-Performance Hybrid powertrain, powe

The GR Corolla Was Already Serious, But Toyota Wanted More For something that still wears the Corolla badge, the Toyota GR Corolla is never a sensible commuter. Underneath the familiar hatchback shape sits a rally-inspired all-wheel-drive system, a punchy turbocharged three-cylinder engine, and enough attitude to remind you this isn’t your typical Corolla econobox. With around 300 horsepower on tap, a six-speed manual, and a chassis that likes being worked hard, the GR Corolla is worthy of respe

Generating Buzz Even before the final unit rolled off the assembly line, there were already those asking Mitsubishi whether the Pajero and Montero would ever come back. For years, the company said it would think about it, and at times it said it wouldn't be returning at all. Five years after production first stopped, here is Mitsubishi yet again building up hype for the return of the Pajero and Montero. It was a relatively brief hiatus, all things considered, but it's one that has people, especi

A new, third-generation Toyota GR86 is expected to arrive around 2028 with a mild-hybrid system, but until then, Toyota isn't ignoring the current, second-generation sports car, with a slew of updates announced for the 2027 model year, both inside and out. The majority of the upgrades are aimed at the keen enthusiast, with Toyota not only offering a new performance package with upgraded brakes and suspension, but also providing improvements to all GR86s in the throttle and transmission departmen

Ferrari’s Future Isn’t Fully Electric The Ferrari Luce may have been described by the Prancing Horse’s designers as a glimpse into the company’s future, but that future apparently does not involve replacing everything with batteries. More importantly for traditionalists, it also doesn’t involve a Ferrari that drives itself. Speaking to Drive, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna made it clear that fully autonomous cars aren’t on the table. While other brands chase hands-free tech, Ferrari is sticking to

A Quebec owner of a 2024 Lucid Air Pure has won a lemon law arbitration that forced the company to cancel his lease and take back the vehicle roughly 18 months into a four-year agreement. The case, which he detailed on the Lucid Owners forum, is drawing attention less for the outcome and more for how Lucid's legal team apparently conducted themselves during the process. According to the owner, Lucid's lawyers made a series of claims that left both him and the arbitrator in stunned silence. Among

An All-Wheel Drive Pioneer Audi may be going through a bit of a tough time right now, but let's not forget that it's a pioneer in all-wheel drive technology. If it weren't for the Quattro - both the car and the system - all-wheel drive wouldn't be as democratized today. The German automaker has fitted pretty much everything it makes with Quattro. Heck, even the versions from the '80s came with a center-locking diff, giving it some off-road capability limited only by ground clearance. Ironic, the

Nismo, Nissan’s famous in-house tuning division, is best known for unleashing high-performance versions of standard Nissan models. The Nismo name has adorned models like the GT-R, 370Z, and even the Sentra, while today’s most prominent Nismo model is the Z Nismo sports car. Also a store where customers can purchase performance parts, Nissan has just revealed its most-sold Nismo accessory in fiscal year 2025. One might have expected it to be something for the Z sports car, but the most popular Ni

The Hypercar Parts Illusion Mat Armstrong recently bypassed the rumored $25,000 Bugatti Veyron service. The popular YouTuber bought a neglected Veyron and bypassed the dealership entirely. He quickly discovered that elusive Bugatti components are standard Volkswagen Group parts with patented part numbers. He cross-referenced standard NGK spark plugs and found that the accumulator tanks were shared with the humble Volkswagen Lupo. His total service bill came to exactly £1,193.83 ($1,600), rather

California has a history of setting regulations that eventually ripple out across the entire country, and its latest proposal could hit closer to home than most. The California Energy Commission is pushing forward a replacement tire efficiency program that would require aftermarket tires sold in the state to meet rolling resistance targets modeled on original equipment tires. In plain terms, a huge selection of the tires currently on shelves could no longer be sold there legally. Tire review cha

The ChromaFlair Craze Back in the '90s and early-'00s, ChromaFlair paint was quite the rage. It was applied to concept cars, while Ford and TVR went ham with it back then. Those old enough to remember will point out the 1996 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra in Mystic, of which just 1,999 were made. It was followed up by the 2004 SVT Cobra, by then dubbed Mystichrome. If that wasn't enough, even Ford Australia applied it on a special edition of the 2006 Falcon with a color called Menace. We can't mention C