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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

The EV Lamborghini That Quietly Changed Direction The Lamborghini Lanzador was supposed to be the brand’s next big move. When it debuted as a concept at Monterey Car Week over two years ago, it stood out as a raised 2+2 grand tourer – something that didn’t fit the mold of the Urus or Lamborghini’s usual supercars. It sat higher than a coupe but wasn’t quite an SUV, and it promised over 1,000 horsepower from electric motors, plus enough practicality to make the rear seats useful. But that plan ha

The Name Everyone Wants Following Lotus' press release outlining its renewed multi-powertrain strategy under Focus 2030, Automotive News sat down with Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng to learn more about the plan. The interview covered several changes to the company's powertrain strategy, although Qingfeng still declined to confirm whether the upcoming supercar will carry the Esprit name. The Esprit was the last Lotus model powered by a V8 engine, ending production in 2004. Now that a new V8 hybrid power

Who is Belassi? For readers who also delve into the world of watercraft, Belassi should be a familiar name. For those who aren't, it specializes in marine vehicles and powertrains. More specifically, it builds hypercrafts, essentially superbikes for the water. Yes, we know the name of this website is Autoblog, but we can't help but admire the engineering that goes into powertrains and hypercrafts. You have to admit, a company that builds three-cylinder engines with much more power than a Toyota

Proper Legislation One unique aspect of the United States is that each state can implement its own laws and rules. This has given brands the opportunity to offer a range of products and services as long as they adhere to the rules and regulations. This has played a significant role in the implementation of new transport and automotive services, particularly self-driving taxis, which can drive themselves. Some states, like California, Arizona, and Nevada, already had legislation allowing self-dri

The Fight For The Perfect Ride When Lexus introduced the eighth-generation ES last year, not everyone was impressed. Some argued that the design looked too futuristic and not particularly “Lexus-like,” while others were unhappy to see the V6 dropped in favor of electrified options. Interestingly, however, neither of those issues sparked the most debate during the car’s development. Instead, according to CarScoops, the suspension setup became one of the most heavily debated aspects of the project

The Pricing Plunge When the Tesla Cybertruck finally hit the streets in late 2023, early adopters were willing to pay astronomical premiums to get behind the wheel. As Doug DeMuro points out in his latest video, the initial Foundation Series models carried a sticker price of around $100,000. Crazed buyers quickly flipped these stainless steel beasts on auction sites like Cars & Bids for upwards of $150,000. Today, the landscape looks drastically different. It's still quite a capable truck, b

Moving to Electric According to data from Edmunds, the shift from gas to electric has increased from 67.1% in January this year to 72.1% in April; this is the rate at which EV buyers are trading in their gasoline-powered vehicles, even without federal tax incentives. The increase suggests that more and more people are making the switch, and a sustained rise over the next few months will indicate a significant shift in the market towards electric power.

Nissan has issued a recall for over 50,000 Kicks crossovers due to driver’s display screens that could go blank. If this happens, the driver won’t have visibility over vehicle speed and other crucial information, which could result in the vehicle being operated in an unsafe state. Nissan first became aware of the issue in February 2025, and following a supplier analysis, decided to initiate a voluntary recall. When the issue occurs, the vehicle may fail to meet a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Sta

The Humble (and Reliable) Stick Shift Manual gearboxes still have one big advantage over modern transmissions: they keep things simple. At heart, a stick shift is mostly metal and gears. There’s no digital trickery, no software second-guessing your choices, and usually, fewer wallet-draining surprises when something breaks. This simplicity is why manual transmissions continue to enjoy a reputation for durability. Keep them filled with fluid, avoid abuse, and many will outlast the rest of the car

The M3 Every Bimmer Fan Asked For If there was ever a modern BMW M car designed squarely for gearheads, the BMW M3 CS Handschalter might be it. It feels like a final love letter to real drivers, complete with a manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, less weight, and a sharper chassis setup. If money were no object, this is the kind of car I would buy and quietly save for a permanent garage spot. BMW calls the M3 CS Handschalter the final chapter for the sixth-generation M3, and the specs back that up

Kia has been hit with a class action lawsuit related to repeated failures of the Telluride SUV’s digital instrument panel. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the lawsuit states that some owners have experienced failures of the display that Kia dealers have been unable to fix. Since this screen displays critical information and warning lights, it’s a safety risk when it goes blank. Here’s what we know about the defect that’s been plaguing several Telluride ow

One More Refresh Despite automakers like Chevrolet moving away from sedans in favor of crossovers and SUVs due to stronger demand in the U.S., Kia continues to compete in the segment with models like the K4 and K5 – and it appears the company plans to keep doing so. According to a report from The Korean Car Blog, the K5 is expected to receive a second facelift for 2027. The publication shared renders of the updated model courtesy of Gotcha Cars. Based on the images, the upcoming K5 could adopt a

BMW revealed the Vision BMW ALPINA at the 2026 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, a one-of-one design study that does something rare in an industry drowning in aggressive concepts and neon lighting: it whispers. At 5,200 mm (roughly 204 inches) long, the Vision BMW ALPINA is enormous. It is a four-seat, V8-powered grand tourer with a raked coupé roofline, 22-inch front and 23-inch rear wheels wearing Alpina's signature 20-spoke design, and the kind of restrained confidence that makes a Bentley Co

Advanced Driving It seems that no matter how well-researched, tested, and developed autonomous driving technology is, people remain cautious about it. Automotive safety regulators have always been on the fence about this particular aspect of modern automotive technology, highlighting the grey area between trusting the car's capabilities 100% and determining who is liable if an accident occurs. Most will argue that the carmaker is liable, or even the driver in some cases, but we've all seen that

"The Kings of the F-150" Velocity Parts & Performance sat down for an interview with That Racing Channel (TRC) to talk shop. Russell Guerrera has been working on F-150s for a long time now. It started with his very own 2001 Ford Lightning, but his roots date back to his formative years, tinkering around with RC cars and making them faster. He brought the same energy into his car, modifying and tuning it to go faster. He did work at NASA at one point in his life, but because he was so good a

Fuel prices have surged to their highest level since mid-2022, with petroleum analysts warning we could yet see record highs if the Trump administration can’t find a way to end its war with Iran anytime soon. With the vital Strait of Hormuz effectively shut down, fuel shortages are mounting on a global scale. But while the U.S. has plenty of its own petroleum, pump prices have sti

Tommykaira Revived the ZZ EV? This is a look into what might have been, a facelifted Tommykaira ZZ EV. Back in 2021, the Japanese boutique automaker discontinued the electric sports car, leaving it wide-eyed and without a plan for the future. First debuting in 2014, the EV version of the ZZ made a bit of noise, especially since the prospect of the Tesla Roadster was still kinda up in the air. This Japanese roadster would eventually live until 2021 and hasn't seen a new update since. Tommykaira

It’s safe to say that Dodge had some of the most interesting product announcements at Stellantis’ Investor Day 2026 event in Auburn Hills last week: the SRT Copperhead halo car, the GLH hot hatch, and the new Charger Hellcat muscle car. The mysterious SRT Copperhead, named after a 1997 concept car (pictured above) that envisioned a slimmed-down, V6-powered version of the Viper, arguably caused the most buzz of all the new vehicles announced last week, mainly because it came out of nowhere but al

A Design That Divided Opinions Ferrari’s first all-electric model, the Luce, is now out, but instead of celebrating the milestone, much of the conversation has centered on its design. As criticism continues over the EV’s styling – created by chief designer Flavio Manzoni with input from former Apple designer Jony Ive and Marc Newson – YouTuber TheSketchMonkey said he “couldn’t help” himself and reimagined the Luce with his own spin on the current design. While TheSketchMonkey praised the Luce’s