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Pole Position, Literally Auction events are a big moment for many car owners, as all their hard work preparing their lots for sale finally comes to market. Unfortunately, one Ford Mustang Mach 1 owner saw that highly anticipated moment turn into a nightmare after the front end of their pony car was damaged. In a TikTok post by user mopar_keith, who was at Mecum Indy 2026 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, a red 1970 Mustang Mach 1 slammed into a pole with a crowd surrounding the v

No Excuses For Safety Sometimes, car buyers are willing to put up with some compromises when it comes to the car of their choice. From time to time, we can overlook certain things, such as a lack of features, a slightly higher price, or even some quality concerns, as long as they fit our criteria. Safety is never worth the compromise; in this day and age, there is no excuse for a car not built to be able to keep occupants safe. This is even more important for models targeted for families, and it

Hyundai’s Fake EV Gearbox Hyundai’s simulated gear shift system has quietly become one of the more influential ideas in the EV space. What started as a quirky feature in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N turned out to be surprisingly convincing, adding fake shifts, simulated revs, and even drivetrain jolts that gave the electric hot hatch a more traditional performance-car feel. The idea worked so well that other brands started taking notes. Hyundai is also looking to bring this tech to more than just its N

Last week, the covers came off the Vision BMW Alpina, an 8 Series-like concept that previews the design direction and Bentley-esque luxury of the Alpina brand, and now we have official confirmation that the first real Alpina product under BMW's stewardship will be based on the 7 Series, filling the small gap between that luxury sedan and the Rolls-Royce Ghost with a new B7, though it's unclear if that name will survive. Speaking with Top Gear, BMW Alpina boss Oliver Viellechner said Alpina is al

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Audi for defective water pumps in a range of Audi models. All implicated Audi models make use of a V6 from the EA839 engine family, including both 2.9-liter and 3.0-liter units. The plaintiffs claim they’ve been hit with exorbitant repair bills for failing water pumps and related components when the cars were out of warranty, even though Audi allegedly knew about the defect since November 2018. Many problems related to cooling systems can incur high

Rally Roots Rebooted Ford has announced that is planning to introduce five new passenger models in Europe by 2029, all of which are said to draw inspiration from the brand’s rally heritage. That appears to be a deliberate nostalgia play referencing classics tied to Ford’s strong motorsport history, though enthusiasts could also see it as a sign that the brand is not fully abandoning driver-focused cars for EVs. Ford may be known as a truck brand in the U.S., thanks to models like the F-150, but

The late-season Pacific trough that closed more than 200 miles of I-80 across southern Wyoming on Monday is now reloading over the Colorado Rockies, with the Weather Prediction Center describing heavy wet snow across the Central Rockies before the main band tapers off tonight and a secondary round of moisture continuing through Thursday morning. The I-70 corridor and the West Slope are at risk, with Continental Divide totals running 12 to 18 inches in the expected scenario and 18 to 24 inches a

Marianne Nelson left her Rawlins home at 5:15 a.m. Monday for what should have been a 10-minute drive to her job at the Wyoming State Penitentiary. By 11 a.m. she had been stuck on Interstate 80 for nearly six hours. "I've got three semitrucks parked in front of me," Nelson told Cowboy State Daily. "I guess there's a tow truck somewhere, but he's stuck, too. I can't see anything, and I only have a quarter of a tank of gas." Nelson's morning was the lived experience of what the Wyoming Department

Volvo’s 2030 EV Goal Suddenly Looks More Real Volvo’s initial plan to become a fully electric automaker by 2030 once seemed overly ambitious, especially in markets like the United States, where gas-powered SUVs still dominate sales. But comments from Volvo's chief engineering and technology officer, Anders Bell, suggest the company has already moved much further away from internal combustion than many expected. Speaking with CarBuzz, Bell revealed that Volvo no longer operates factories dedicat

Production History It's hard to trace the production history of cars, even with things like VIN numbers and production records. This is especially difficult for cars that weren't limited-edition models; some can reach hundreds, thousands, and more. However, in the off chance that a special car comes up for sale and the auction house runs its background check, interesting details come to light. A very special Ferrari is now listed for sale, and it has a very unique distinction.

Charging Speeds are Getting Out of Hand At the time of writing, Geely and BYD are leading the charge in terms of, err, charging speeds. The two Chinese EV makers are pushing the limits of current battery technology. We're seeing Megawatt chargers that can deliver charging speeds as fast as 5 minutes or less with over 1,000 kW of charging power. With the right outlet, owners of these ultra-fast charging EVs are essentially getting a refill at the pumps. It's not advised for EV owners to constantl

Courting America’s Auto Giants Italdesign has long been a prominent name in the automotive industry thanks to its iconic car designs, but this time, the company is strengthening its presence in the U.S. According to Car and Driver, Italdesign is investing $20 million over the next five years to expand its U.S. operations while aiming to deepen ties with the Big Three: Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. This would not be the first time Italdesign has worked with Detroit automakers. The company

Bumpers Have Always Been a Compromise Today’s bumpers have a lot on their plate. They need to shield pricey front-end parts, manage crash forces, and even help protect pedestrians. The problem is, most bumpers are built to react the same way, no matter the impact. Softer bumpers help with minor bumps, but you want something stiffer when things get serious. Ford’s patent looks to blend both approaches into one bumper. Filed in November 2024 (patent no. 20260131749 if you want to check), the desig

Viewers of Formula 1 over the last couple of years will know the sport is standing on the precipice of a massive identity crisis. The 2026 power unit regulations promised a radical shakeup: a strict 50-50 split between traditional internal combustion power and electric energy. Viewers and participants were not entirely positive about this move. Thankfully, the administration and team management have found a way to address this issue - keeping the visceral nature of the sport alive.

Hypercar Ownership Hits Different It does not take a rocket scientist to know that owning a hypercar is expensive. Still, the actual cost can be shocking when it is laid out on paper. This Mercedes-AMG One listed for sale on RM Sotheby’s is said to have received routine “Service A” maintenance for €37,610, or about $44,100 at current exchange rates, despite having only 185 km (115 miles) on the odometer. That can help explain why some hypercar owners choose not to drive their vehicles, which ine

A Reasonable Starting Price The 2027 Volvo EX60 arrives in the United States in late summer, and this car is a huge deal. It's the first Volvo to ride on the company's SPA3 800-volt architecture, which promises super-fast charging and impressive range. Volvo just announced official pricing for the P6 RWD and P10 AWD versions, and they both undercut the EX60's closest rival, the 2027 BMW iX3 ($61,500). Volv

BMW M CEO Frank van Meel said earlier this year that "the manual doesn't really make sense" because of how it impacts torque (and fuel consumption), adding that it's becoming more difficult to develop manual gearboxes for contemporary requirements. Until then, we can still have some fun manual Bimmers, including the latest from the M division: the 2027 M3 CS Handschalter. "We" refers to the United States and Canada; those are the only countries getting this special edition, but it's bittersweet

The Short-Lived Murano Hybrid For most of its life, the Nissan Murano was offered with a V6 engine. While four-cylinders were also available, one would typically associate it with six, and it's only in its current iteration that it opted for the downsized turbo route. At the moment, it's not offered with a hybrid, either. However, the midsize crossover was once available with an electrified powertrain. By short-lived, we mean it lasted only one model year and was sold in 2016. It was powered by

The ‘Fluttering Hood’ Lawsuit Over 2022 Outlander SUVs Mitsubishi Motors North America has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit involving certain 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander models, which are accused of having defective hoods that could flutter, shake, or partially open while driving. Plaintiffs alleged the hood assembly was prone to excessive movement at highway speeds, creating safety concerns for drivers who experienced violent hood vibrations during normal operation. The settlement received

Europe's foremost vehicle safety organisation, Euro NCAP, functions much like America's NHTSA and IIHS, which independently crash tests new cars and rates them on a scale of one to five stars so buyers know what they're actually getting into. Euro NCAP technical director Richard Schram told Drive that some brands are deliberately targeting fewer than five stars to keep costs down. The clearest example he gave was Dacia, a budget-focused brand that clearly doesn't aim for five stars. Instead, it

The Sienna's Fancier Cousins Minivans may have a domesticated image in America, but it's a different matter around the world. Many markets have tapped the potential of the luxury minivan market, and for Toyota, it's paying off big time. In Japan and parts of Asia, Toyota has been in the posh minivan game for over 20 years. It started with the Alphard, and eventually added the Vellfire as a 'sporty' alternative. Park an Alphard or a Vellfire next to a Sienna, and those models look and feel like L

A Defining Design Some design elements are made out of necessity and are taken up by the cultural zeitgeist after years and years of consistency. Think about BMW's Kidney Grille, or Porsche's bug-eyed, low-hood, rear-engined layout, or whatever's tickling the fancy of the current designers of (insert-Chinese-brand here). Speaking of, Geely may own Volvo, but being almost a century old, it has a lot of history to draw on. That, and nobody else seems to be giving a nod to Norse Mythology in the i

BYD has won a significant legal victory against a Chinese EV blogger, with a court upholding a ruling ordering the creator known as "Long Ge Talks EVs" to pay roughly $293,000 in compensation and issue a public apology. The blogger released an apology video this week, admitting that his earlier content discussing repairs to BYD battery, motor, and electric-control systems lacked verified technical evidence and damaged the company's reputation. The ruling ordered the blogger to stop the infringem

Obsolete Time has shown us that automakers are willing to experiment with in-car features. Some of these features that have been adopted are now common across all cars, while others are victims of the constant evolution of technology. Back in the day (meaning the previous decade), Subaru introduced a 3G connectivity system for its cars, which enabled owners to use certain features. Since 3G network connectivity has long been discontinued, these owners are stuck with unusable technology, which re

Finally, a Glimpse of the Cabin Hyundai has been working on the next Tucson since last year, with camouflaged test mules popping up overseas for a while now. We’ve seen hints of the new exterior, but the cabin has remained a mystery – until these latest images surfaced. The new spy shots, courtesy of Korean Car Blog, finally pull back the curtain on the Tucson’s interior. The centerpiece is a massive screen that dominates the dashboard. There’s also a new steering wheel, redesigned seats, and up

BMW is set to introduce the fifth generation of the 1 Series hatchback in 2028, featuring both electric and hybrid powertrains. The cheapest way into a new BMW in many markets where it’s sold, the 1 Series has typically blended driver-focused dynamics with a more upscale air than the average hatch. The all-new model will continue this tradition, but it will adopt the design language and technologies of other Neue Klasse BMWs. The question is: Will BMW finally sell the 1 Series hatch in the U.S.,

Nissan's latest survival strategy might just be one of its most radical yet. Faced with bleeding market share and persistent losses in Europe, Nissan is actively considering using Chinese-developed platforms to underpin its future European electric vehicles. The revelation comes directly from Nissan’s newly minted CEO, Ivan Espinosa, who took the helm a year ago to pilot the struggling Japanese automaker through a sweeping corporate restructuring dubbed "Re:Nissan." Speaking at an industry summi