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An Even More Exclusive Porsche 911 Turbo S Even in its regular form, the Porsche 911 Turbo S is already near the top of the 911 lineup, with serious performance, daily usability, and enough engineering to keep car nuts debating. It feels special straight from the factory, even before Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program steps in. Now, Porsche has added another layer of exclusivity to that with the 911 Turbo S Sadu Edition. Only 20 will be built, and all of them are bound for Kuwait.

Off-Roaders Inspired by Nature Automakers referencing real-world places for their vehicles is fairly common, especially with off-road editions inspired by trails and the outdoors. Examples include the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, named after the Rubicon Trail in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, and the Ford Bronco Outer Banks, which nods to the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Land Rover, meanwhile, has a new entry with the Defender Sedona Red, which, as the name suggests, references Sedona, Arizon

The 1,064-horsepower Chevy Corvette ZR1 is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and capable supercars on the planet right now, but the lap record it set at Road Atlanta last year has just been lost to a seven-year-old car with only 690 hp on tap. To be fair, it's not just any old car but a 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991.2) with the Manthey Kit, and its new production car lap record at Road Atlanta (1:22.649) is only two tenths quicker than the ZR1 managed (and 2.2 seconds quicker than a regular GT

End of the Road Chevrolet has dropped the LS9 long-block V8 crate engine on its website, labeling it as “Discontinued.” The automaker instead points customers toward the LSX376-B15, which makes less power on paper but, like the LS9, is capable of supporting boost for tuners looking for forced induction, whether turbocharged or supercharged. At the same time, Chevrolet teased what could potentially be a new engine, though no details were disclosed. In an Instagram post, the teaser simply read, “S

The Swedes have just revealed U.S. pricing for the all-electric Volvo EX60 that undercuts the iX3, and it seems they're about to pull another coup on their German rivals with a new XC60, recently spied for the first time in facelifted form. The current crossover is compelling, but according to our spies, the updated model will be even better, with insiders claiming the mid-size hybrid will be capable of up to 200 kilometers, or 124 miles, of electric range on the WLTP cycle. By comparison, a BMW

Ahead of its Time For what it's worth, the original Audi A2 was a clever subcompact hatchback. Its body and chassis were made of aluminum. The little hatchback also came with a range of efficient gas and diesel engines. Couple that with its slippery and aerodynamic body, and Audi claimed as much as 80 mpg from the smallest diesel-powered version. It was also a little too ahead of its time, expensive to build, and pricey. The company said it set out 'To build a small Audi, not a cheap Audi,' but

Ford has announced the launch of a special-edition Bronco SUV in collaboration with Filson, an outdoor outfitter based in Seattle. Set to be unveiled early in June, the automaker has teased what it calls a “premium 4x4 for adventurers” from two brands that have found an undeniable synergy. They've collaborated before on the 2021 Ford Bronco Wildland Fire Rig concept, but the Bronco Filson is intended to find its way into the hands of real customers. This is an SUV for discerning enthusiasts that

Ford may have the indignity of breaking its own recall record in 2026, and a new recall for the Escape and Lincoln Corsair crossovers only adds to that possibility. The automaker has identified a rollaway risk for these vehicles, both of which were discontinued recently. Although not many units are affected, these vehicles may not comply with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, so a recall was the only logical course of action. If you own one of these crossovers, here’s what you need to kno

Less than three days after Wyoming's late-season blizzard closed 200 miles of Interstate 80, the National Weather Service is signaling another round of mountain snow for the northern Rockies. The latest probabilistic outlook from the Weather Prediction Center shows the highest probability of heavy snow over the Absaroka Range, Beartooth Mountains, and Bighorn Mountains between Thursday evening, May 21, and Friday morning, May 22. The signal strengthens through the 36-hour window. By 6 p.m. MDT T

Gone is the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 previously found in the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. In fact, gone is everything you might have previously associated with the fast, sleek, sloping sedan, as the AMG GT 4-Door is now an EV with a monstrous 1,153 horsepower (during launch control) and 1,475 lb-ft of torque from a Formula One-derived 800-volt battery featuring directly cooled cylindrical cells that promise repeatable and sustained power delivery. The platform also allows for 600+ kW charging, e

In a major disappointment for budget-conscious American buyers, Volvo has officially pulled the plug on the highly anticipated EX30 in the US. Volvo says, however, that an affordable alternative to the EX30 for the American market is already in the works, promising it will be specifically designed to cater to American tastes. What Happened? Why did a car with so much promise disappear so fast? It comes down to basic math and bad timing. Stiff new tariffs on Chinese-built EVs inflated that appeal

General Motors was hit with a record privacy violation penalty, agreeing to a $12.75 million settlement with the state of California after an investigation revealed the automaker illegally sold driver data. The Charges From 2020 to 2024, GM used its popular OnStar subscription system to collect highly specific driving behavior. They weren't just keeping an eye on your mileage; they were tracking your precise location, how fast you were going, how hard you hit the brakes, and how rapidly you acce

Coming Soon: The Next-Gen BMW X5 As it is, the current X5 is already approaching its seventh year in production. For those familiar with BMW's life cycles, that means the next-generation model is just around the corner. The crossover had been spied before, and an alleged leaked photo of it is currently floating around the web. The 2027 range was also leaked a few months ago, and the redesigned X5 appears to be part of it. Further hinting that its world premiere is drawing closer is the fact that

Heated & Ventilated Cloth Cloth seats are exceedingly rare in luxury vehicles, but in a bid to be environmentally friendly and kind to animals, Volvo started offering wool interiors in its cars a few years ago. Americans generally prefer leather in their luxury vehicles, and there's one big problem with cloth seats as they pertain to feature content: you can't have heating and ventilation (typically). Plenty of new vehicles are available with heated cloth seats, but hardly any have ever been

More Americans than ever say they want an electric vehicle. A recent JD Power survey found that 26 percent of car shoppers were "very likely" to consider buying one, a three-point jump from the month before. And yet EV sales in the US have plateaued. People want EVs, especially in the wake of rising gas prices, but they aren't buying them. The gap between intent and action comes down to three things sitting in the buyer's head: cost, charging, and range. At least two of those three are largely b

You might think of Nissan as a well-established brand in America, one that is perhaps as big as it can be, but if last year's financial results are any indication, Nissan is still growing, and fast. The automaker has announced that it finished its 2025 fiscal year (April 1-March 31) as "the fastest-growing mainstream automotive brand in the U.S. over the past 12 months, thanks to 12 consecutive months of sales growth." It's attracted a 19.6 percent year-on-year increase in retail market share, w

The Nürburgring Nordschleife has a new SUV king, and it comes from Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi. The Xiaomi YU7 GT has beaten the Audi RS Q8 by a significant margin to take the title of the world’s quickest production SUV round the Nürburgring with a lap time of 7 minutes 34.931 seconds. That’s nearly two seconds quicker than the Audi RS Q8’s previous record of 7:36:69 set in 2024. Interestingly, there’s still room for improvement, as Xiaomi Auto noted that the YU7 GT previously set a lap tim

At the recent Samson International Smart Mobility Summit in Tel Aviv, Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered a familiar statement: unsupervised "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) will be "widespread in the US by the end of this year." However, a closer look at the company's current footprint and historical track record suggests this ambitious timeline is on a collision course with reality. The Gap Between Rhetoric and Reality Despite the promise of a nationwide rollout within seven months, Tesla currently operate

When a seasoned mechanic tells you the best Toyota you can buy right now is also one of the simplest, it's worth paying attention. The Car Care Nut, an experienced mechanic on YouTube, recently laid out his case for the 2026 Corolla Hybrid. His reasoning cuts through the noise of modern automotive marketing and lands somewhere surprisingly refreshing. In a market obsessed with turbos, direct injection, and screens that do everything except drive the car, the Corolla Hybrid quietly does the oppos

The New Cost of Going Green The days of receiving giant government checks just for buying a battery-powered vehicle are officially over. After abolishing federal EV tax credits last year, lawmakers are now aggressively shifting from promotion to taxation. According to Reuters, a new bipartisan proposal in the U.S. House, introduced by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair and Republican, Sam Graves, and Democrat Rick Larsen, aims to levy a flat $130 annual fee on electric vehi

The Niagara Following a concept unveiling in 2023, Renault is moving forward with a new nameplate for its lineup. Dubbed the Niagara, it's part of the French automaker's futureREady strategic plan, which also involves launching 14 more new models outside of Europe by 2030. With the Niagara name, Renault seeks to convey strength, resilience, and an ability to withstand the elements. It also serves as an invitation to explore the great outdoors, says the brand. Sylvia dos Santos, Head of Naming S

Volvo Says the EX60 Won’t Repeat Past Mistakes The Volvo EX60 is finally making its presence felt in the US, and the starting price is aggressive – lower than the BMW iX3 and not far off a regular gas XC60. However, after the software issues with the EX30 and EX90, we won’t be surprised if you’re wary. Volvo insists things will be different this time. Speaking to Drive, Volvo executives openly admitted the company struggled during the rollout of its earlier electric models. Lorina Gewargis, Prod

The Driver Data Business Automakers have long sold driver data to third parties for profit, though the practice has only recently come under greater scrutiny through lawsuits involving brands such as Toyota and General Motors. But it appears the approach may not continue, not only because of regulatory hurdles and growing backlash, but also since automakers are barely making meaningful profits from it anyway. For those hearing this for the first time, automakers argue that subscribing to their c

The Final Evo It was a sad day for enthusiasts when Mitsubishi discontinued the Lancer Evolution, and it was even sadder when the automaker announced it would focus only on crossovers and more practical pursuits. The dream may still be alive, but the Japanese automaker hasn't been making any announcements, at least not yet. It's been more than a decade since the last Lancer Evolution rolled off American showrooms, and prices for the rally-bred sedan have noticeably increased. Chalk it up to nos

Stricter = Failure The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is one of the most respected and trustworthy independent safety rating agencies in the world. In America, any IIHS rating can usually make or break a car in terms of sales, with more Americans taking their safety on the road more seriously. 2026 saw the IIHS update some of its grading and scoring criteria, which has divided the industry. Some brands and models have shown just how safety-oriented they are, while others have dro

If you've used an OBDII device to make your car or truck more powerful by circumventing its emissions devices, you may soon be in big trouble. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has subpoenaed Apple and Google, ordering them to provide information on at least 100,000 users of the EZ Lynk Auto Agent app, reports Forbes. While this is intended as a means of ensuring there are consequences for those who break the law, albeit now only a civil violation rather than a criminal one, the DOJ'

A regional severe-weather outbreak that the Storm Prediction Center flagged at Moderate Risk verified hard across the central Plains and mid-Missouri Valley Monday, leaving 39 NWS tornado warnings, downed timber on feeder routes into I-70 and I-29, and a flash flood threat that carried into today, Tuesday May 19, 2026. Damage surveys are now underway in Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri as the storm engine shifts east toward the Ohio Valley. Peak Driving Danger Window The worst window for highway t