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Maranello's first EV has debuted - meet the 2027 Ferrari Luce. The name means 'light,' but the styling may make you wish it had stayed in the shadows so its appearance wouldn't weigh on your mind. It's 2 inches longer than the V12-powered Purosangue, but also roughly 2 inches lower, putting itself in another class of one, and it produces a combined total of 1,035 horsepower. It's a strange world we live in when that seems like a 'reasonable' number, neither too much nor too little, and it's prod

The Local Luxury EV Play Genesis has shown ambition to establish a stronger presence in the U.S. electric vehicle market after starting production of the Electrified GV70 at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) in Montgomery in 2023, marking the first time a Genesis model was assembled stateside. The model is also produced in Ulsan, South Korea, giving the company more flexibility to balance regional demand. With the Electrified GV70 positioned as a luxury compact crossover EV, it competes

GR Learnings In Other Products Autoblog recently spoke with Toyota's Gazoo Racing division ahead of the launch of its six-figure halo sports cars, the GR GT. While GR will be getting new models under its own newly-launched brand, that does not mean other Toyota vehicles won't see the benefits of development work done by this performance arm.

Charging Into A New Era Electric vehicles have dramatically changed the automotive landscape, prompting several legacy brands to introduce models that would have been unthinkable decades ago, such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Part of that shift comes from policies requiring newer vehicles to produce fewer emissions, eventually targeting zero emissions altogether. That also raises questions about the future of classic cars, especially older carbureted models compared to more modern fuel-injected v

Will the 8-Second Drag Monster Beat the French Ace? American ingenuity is officially putting a $4,000,000 French hypercar in its place on the tarmac on the latest Vehicle Virgins video. The new 2026 Corvette ZR1X arrives with a hybrid twin-turbo V8 pumping out a combined 1,250 horsepower. It directly squares off against the legendary Bugatti Chiron and its massive 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine, producing 1,500 horsepower. The Chiron definitely holds the raw power advantage. However, the ZR1X i

If you look at a Lamborghini Revuelto and somehow come away with the impression that it's too subtle, too slow, and too common, Mansory has the solution in the form of its one-off Carbonado X Damask. Not only is the car covered in chocolate-colored carbon fiber, but the body kit adds more intakes, strakes, and vents than it's possible to count, including a functional roof scoop, helping boost the 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 from 814 horsepower to 917 hp. That means overall output from the

America's best-selling pickup, the Ford F-150, has a new production-related problem on its hands. After multiple fires at the Blue Oval's aluminum supplier Novelis last year created major production disruptions and shortages, Ford has reportedly been forced to temporarily pause production at Dearborn again, halting assembly lines from last Thursday and keeping them offline through Friday and Saturday. Sunday may also have been affected, and with Memorial Day meaning today is a break, production

Tesla's Cybercab has just been certified at 165 Watt-hours per mile (Wh/mi). To put that figure into perspective, the Lucid Air Pure—widely considered the benchmark for production efficiency—consumes 230 Wh/mi. The Cybercab undercuts the rest of the industry by a massive 28 percent - at least, making it by far the most efficient EV ever made. Tesla's Vice President of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, confirmed the official rating, proving this is a hard certification rather than a marketing dep

Last week, Dodge teased two new performance-focused muscle cars, one of which was the Copperhead SRT, which will be the halo vehicle for the SRT performance brand. The name refers to one of the most common and widespread venomous vipers in North America, and it's a clever choice not only because it reminds us of the Dodge Viper, but also because it's clearly something different. It was also previously used by Dodge on a 1997 concept that was similar in layout to the Viper production car. Car and

Porsche’s Most Famous Sports Car Isn’t Going Full EV Just Yet Porsche already has electric versions of the Macan and Cayenne, and the next 718 Boxster and Cayman will follow. The 911, though, is taking a different path. It’s starting to adopt electrification, but in a way that keeps the experience familiar for long-time fans. That’s where the new T-hybrid system comes in. Porsche uses a compact high-voltage battery and electric motor to sharpen throttle response, reduce lag, and give the car a b

EV Plans Collide With Market Reality Nissan recently scrapped its $500 million electric vehicle plan in the U.S. to prioritize gas-powered, truck-based vehicles, including the Frontier. That sounds a lot like Toyota’s playbook with models such as the Tacoma, Tundra, and 4Runner. So far, the strategy appears to be working for Nissan, as it was the fastest-growing mainstream brand in the U.S. in the last fiscal year. But interestingly, despite Europe having more favorable market conditions for EVs

Exploding Sunroof Over a decade ago, in July 2015, an Ohio plaintiff, Tom Kondash, was driving down the road at 70 miles per hour in his 2012 Kia Optima when his sunroof suddenly exploded and shattered. The incident left an impression, and predictably, he made his way (carefully) to his Kia dealership to file a complaint. "The sunroof spontaneously shattered," he said, and he and his wife were cut by the shards of glass. The Optima was already past its warranty when it was brought to the deale

Attention-Grabbing, For Better or Worse There have been a lot of comments so far about the newly redesigned Mercedes-AMG GT four-door. One is about its shift to a pure-EV powertrain, but one can say that its styling has been the car's overwhelming talking point. To say it's polarizing is an understatement, but the new electric GT has generated loads of buzz on looks alone. So far, the comments about its styling have ranged from 'bold and daring' to 'who on earth approved this?' So, for those in

Toyota's reputation for reliability is so embedded in car culture that it’s almost a cliché at this point. But there is a difference between a car that makes it to 100,000 miles without drama and one that absorbs a factory defect for three times that mileage, and still refuses to quit. Trusted YouTube mechanic The Car Care Nut pulled the engine from a 2009 Toyota Camry with 305,000 miles on the clock, and what he found inside should have killed the car long before it reached that number.  Toyota

Spectacular Flights and Engineering Tests Chinese car companies frequently attempt huge stunts to showcase vehicle capabilities. While not all succeed, like the recent viral video of an SUV failing spectacularly at a Range Rover incline challenge, Voyah intends to land firmly in the win column. A new video from the YouTube Channel, CarsForLife, shows the upcoming Voyah Taishan X8 SUV catching massive air off a giant ramp. It looks like a pure Hollywood spectacle designed for absolute shock valu

Mini’s Designer-Themed Cooper Arrives in America After debuting at last year’s Japan Mobility Show, Mini Paul Smith Edition is now officially available in the US, following Mini’s earlier confirmation. The American launch took place at the Paul Smith Melrose store in Los Angeles, which makes sense for a car that’s as much about fashion as it is about British motoring. This isn’t the first time Mini and Sir Paul Smith have teamed up – their partnership goes back almost three decades. Some might r

Mini’s Designer-Themed Cooper Arrives in America After debuting at last year’s Japan Mobility Show, Mini Paul Smith Edition is now officially available in the US, following Mini’s earlier confirmation. The American launch took place at the Paul Smith Melrose store in Los Angeles, which makes sense for a car that’s as much about fashion as it is about British motoring. This isn’t the first time Mini and Sir Paul Smith have teamed up – their partnership goes back almost three decades. Some might r

Mini’s Designer-Themed Cooper Arrives in America After debuting at last year’s Japan Mobility Show, Mini Paul Smith Edition is now officially available in the US, following Mini’s earlier confirmation. The American launch took place at the Paul Smith Melrose store in Los Angeles, which makes sense for a car that’s as much about fashion as it is about British motoring. This isn’t the first time Mini and Sir Paul Smith have teamed up – their partnership goes back almost three decades. Some might r

The Service Lane Is Changing It's no secret that some car owners prefer skipping their dealer in favor of aftermarket shops for service, often due to lower costs. A study from Ducker Carlisle backs that up, showing that quick lube shops performed better than dealerships from 2024 to 2025, as dealers lost more ground on both transactions and revenue. But despite the preference for aftermarket shops, the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Aftermarket Service Index (ASI) Study showed that car owners still trust

The Service Lane Is Changing It's no secret that some car owners prefer skipping their dealer in favor of aftermarket shops for service, often due to lower costs. A study from Ducker Carlisle backs that up, showing that quick lube shops performed better than dealerships from 2024 to 2025, as dealers lost more ground on both transactions and revenue. But despite the preference for aftermarket shops, the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Aftermarket Service Index (ASI) Study showed that car owners still trust

The Service Lane Is Changing It's no secret that some car owners prefer skipping their dealer in favor of aftermarket shops for service, often due to lower costs. A study from Ducker Carlisle backs that up, showing that quick lube shops performed better than dealerships from 2024 to 2025, as dealers lost more ground on both transactions and revenue. But despite the preference for aftermarket shops, the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Aftermarket Service Index (ASI) Study showed that car owners still trust

More Exciting Ferraris Ahead? Judging by the number of trademark filings Ferrari applied for, it seems that the Italian automaker is going to be very busy in the next couple of years. First spotted by CarBuzz, the folks from Maranello recently filed 10 trademark applications, and these names might make their way onto real cars soon. What to expect? Some classic names appear, along with an expanded F80 range, and possibly more hardcore models. Whether those names will be used remains up in the ai

More Exciting Ferraris Ahead? Judging by the number of trademark filings Ferrari applied for, it seems that the Italian automaker is going to be very busy in the next couple of years. First spotted by CarBuzz, the folks from Maranello recently filed 10 trademark applications, and these names might make their way onto real cars soon. What to expect? Some classic names appear, along with an expanded F80 range, and possibly more hardcore models. Whether those names will be used remains up in the ai

More Exciting Ferraris Ahead? Judging by the number of trademark filings Ferrari applied for, it seems that the Italian automaker is going to be very busy in the next couple of years. First spotted by CarBuzz, the folks from Maranello recently filed 10 trademark applications, and these names might make their way onto real cars soon. What to expect? Some classic names appear, along with an expanded F80 range, and possibly more hardcore models. Whether those names will be used remains up in the ai

The TeslaCybertruck looks unlike anything else on the road, so you don’t have to put in much effort to stand out in a sea of (mostly) bland-looking cars. But some people feel the need to make the Cybertruck look even more striking, and that’s where companies like Unplugged Performance come in. The aftermarket specialist has expanded its Tesla Cybertruck Upgrade Package lineup under the Up Invincible program with new products that improve the electric truck’s capability, stance, protection, light

The TeslaCybertruck looks unlike anything else on the road, so you don’t have to put in much effort to stand out in a sea of (mostly) bland-looking cars. But some people feel the need to make the Cybertruck look even more striking, and that’s where companies like Unplugged Performance come in. The aftermarket specialist has expanded its Tesla Cybertruck Upgrade Package lineup under the Up Invincible program with new products that improve the electric truck’s capability, stance, protection, light

The TeslaCybertruck looks unlike anything else on the road, so you don’t have to put in much effort to stand out in a sea of (mostly) bland-looking cars. But some people feel the need to make the Cybertruck look even more striking, and that’s where companies like Unplugged Performance come in. The aftermarket specialist has expanded its Tesla Cybertruck Upgrade Package lineup under the Up Invincible program with new products that improve the electric truck’s capability, stance, protection, light