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The recent spate of lawsuits involving Tesla door handles shows no signs of abating. In a new lawsuit, the automaker has been sued after an Uber driver crashed the Model Y crossover he was driving and became trapped inside. Although the plaintiff survived the crash and a passerby managed to free him from the burning vehicle by smashing a window, he suffered serious injuries. The incident again highlights the dangers of electronic door handles, which may not function properly or at all after an accident. Related: Tesla Sued After Model S Owner Claims Defective Door Handles Hurt EV Value Model Y Crash Detailed Tesla The plaintiff in this case is Wondafrash Gebreyes Gebremedihen, who was driving a 2025 Model Y on the I-405 San Diego Freeway in California on September 26, 2025. The plaintiff drives for Uber and was alone when the crash occurred, with the vehicle traveling at a high speed when it hit a freeway entrance sign and eventually crashed into a concrete wall. The car burst into flames and the plaintiff was unable to exit the vehicle. "After the collision, good Samaritans attempted to render aid to Plaintiff, but the driver-side door of the subject Tesla Model Y could not be opened from the outside of the vehicle, trapping Plaintiff inside the burning vehicle,” stated the lawsuit. “Another passerby was eventually able to smash open the driver-side window, and good Samaritans were able to extricate Plaintiff from the vehicle just prior to when the fire completely engulfed the vehicle." T Gebremedihen claims to have suffered “catastrophic, life-threatening injuries” due to the fact that the Tesla’s doors couldn’t be opened from the outside. According to court documents, the doors can’t be opened from the outside if the crash causes a loss of power, while a manual interior door handle release can’t be operated by an occupant that has become incapacitated due to the crash. This lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California: Wondafrash Gebreyes Gebremedihen v. Tesla, Inc., et al. What It Means Autoblog / LeRoy Marion Thousands of modern vehicles are equipped with similar electric door handles to the Tesla Model Y. Most have manual releases for the front and rear doors, but these designs are not standardized, so many trapped occupants will not know how to exit the vehicle in an emergency. China has already banned these electronic, flush-style door handles due to safety concerns, and we expect other regions to adopt a similar ruling. In January, a U.S. lawmaker proposed a new bill called the SAFE Exit Act. Endorsed by Consumer Reports, it would require all cars to have easily accessible and identifiable manual door releases. Until these rules come into effect, occupants of Tesla models and other brands with similar door handle designs are vulnerable to being trapped in a vehicle in a crash. One owner of a Rivian R1S conducted his own test of his SUV’s door handles and concluded his kids would be “dead” in an emergency. No design or aerodynamic advantage of an electronic door handle is worth more than someone’s life, and automakers must urgently address the issue before more lives are put at risk. View the full article

From the outside, the beef between Brian Deegan and Travis Pastrana went deep in the early days of Freestyle Motocross. But in hearing them talk about their past to one another, there was more respect. View the full article

With the introduction of the RS 3 competition limited in March, Audi seems to be preparing to say goodbye to its five-cylinder engine, and not because there's no interest from customers, but because it falls foul of incoming Euro 7 emissions regulations that will take effect in November. But according to Autocar, the engineers in Ingolstadt may find a way to keep the iconic engine alive; Audi CEO Gernot Döllner told the publication that the EA855 engine's future is "still under discussion." He added that he's unsure if the automaker is "able to refinance the investment in EU7 regulations." In other words, it's going to be expensive to find a way to keep the engine alive, and Audi doesn't know if the juice would be worth the squeeze. RS 3 Engine Could Survive with Hybrid Power Audi The publication reports that insiders say the five-pot turbo engine would need serious hardware upgrades, including a new particulate filter, more sensitive NOx sensors, revised fuel-injection mapping, and catalytic converters with higher cell densities. All of these are known to reduce power output, but when Audi Sport boss Rolf Michl was asked about the possibility of adding a hybrid element to the powertrain, he said Audi is open to "every possibility," adding that the automaker is still brainstorming its way through potential options. "I can tell you we are still thinking in different technological possibilities," he said, adding that the most important thing for a new RS 3 is "the maximum amount of emotional driving experience for the compact segment." Audi is aware that the appeal of a five-cylinder engine is tough to imitate, but the good news is that the engine will likely continue to be sold in the U.S., according to Autocar. However, we're not so sure that its future is secure anywhere. Audi's Five-Cylinder Engine is Tough to Justify Audi It's been reported that the Golf R will get a five-cylinder special edition next year, and if that's true, it would show that the Volkswagen Group, of which Audi is a part, is aware that the five-pot raises the pulses of enthusiasts, but we wonder if such a special edition may only be under consideration because the EA855 is nearing the end of the line. After all, besides the RS 3, the engine is only still used in the Cupra Formentor VZ5 (not sold in North America). Moreover, while Audi USA doesn't separate sales figures for the A3, S3, and RS 3, the whole lot only achieved 8,315 sales in the U.S. last year, indicating that the business case for the five-cylinder can't be made on American demand alone. To summarize, the RS 3 engine is a treasure, but keeping it alive will be expensive, and if Audi decides it's worth the R&D to keep it going, potentially with a mild-hybrid setup, that will almost certainly affect the U.S.-spec model, too. View the full article

30 actual people forked over $150,000 for Aprilia's limited edition X 250th RSV4 superbike, designed to celebrate America's 250th birthday. View the full article

A McLaren Slowed Down the Hard WayDriving a car is fun, let alone a track-focused exotic like the McLaren 600LT. However, performance doesn’t cancel poor judgment, as seen in this case, where a 600LT driver allegedly slammed into a light pole, ironically one that warns road users to slow down, before coming to rest against a wall. According to CBC News, the driver was arrested for impaired driving, while the passenger was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The car also hit a bike rack, scattering some of the bikes around the area, but fortunately, no one was seriously injured. A resident told the news outlet that drivers often race on that street in Toronto, Canada, and even shared that a Chevrolet Corvette was once completely destroyed near the crash site. Built to Go Fast, Just Not on Public RoadsThe report did not disclose whether the driver was overspeeding. But one thing is certain: the McLaren 600LT can absolutely deliver when it comes to performance. Based on the entry-level 570S (predecessor to the Artura), the 600LT is a lighter, more track-focused version with added power. Its 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 is tuned to produce 592 horsepower, or 600 PS, which is where the 600LT name comes from. The LT, meanwhile, is used on the British marque’s track-ready iterations, similar to Ferrari’s Speciale or Pista. It also typically means the model is limited, with the 600LT widely believed to have been produced in fewer than 1,500 units, including coupes and Spiders (convertibles). Unfortunately, one of them has now been involved in a serious crash and could be out of action for some time, given the high repair cost. The owner might even decide to sell it as a crash-damaged car, or worse, with a salvage title, but who knows. McLaren A Six-Figure Question MarkWhat we know for now is that the cause of the crash is still under investigation, with Const. Laura Brabant of Toronto police urging witnesses to contact authorities to help with the investigation. Based on the U.S. used-car market, the 600LT can sell for around $200,000, depending on its condition. It doesn’t have a direct successor, but the closest in the LT lineage is the 765LT, which is built on the 720S and sits within the brand’s flagship Super Series. McLaren View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article View the full article

This race-winning BMW S 1000 RR from the Isle of Man TT is heading to auction with a surprisingly reasonable estimate. View the full article

Just over a month ago, there was a mass exodus from the troubled EV motorcycle-cum-technology company, Damon Motorcycles. Did the other shoe just drop?View the full article

The outcome of the Advent Health 400 at Kansas Speedway on Sunday was decided, in part, due to Cody Ware spinning with just over a lap to go and setting-up overtime in which Tyler Reddick outdueled Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell. Hamlin led the most laps and had just retaken the lead from Reddick and was a quarter of a lap away from taking the white flag. Had the caution come ...Keep readingView the full article

A 2500 km real-world test over a couple of days, including a 1200 km rain-soaked first day, gave the new SIDI Taurus GTX little chance to hide any weaknesses. The post SIDI Taurus GTX Tested | VERY WET 2500 km in a couple of days Touring Review appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Moto2 has produced a leader, but not a ruler. Here’s how the class shapes up before the championship resumes at Jerez. The post Moto2 2026 season so far – Tight title fight heads to Jerez after early pause appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Two-time PDRA Pro Boost world champion Jason Harris overcame a 50-pound weight penalty on the centrifugal supercharger combination after the season-opening Carolina Nationals to win in front of his home crowd Saturday night at the Summit Racing Equipment East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech at Darana Motorsports Park, formerly known as GALOT Motorsports Park. Driving the Harts Charger-boosted Southern Diamond Company “Party Time” ’69 Camaro, Harris moved first in the final round ahead of No. 1 qualifier Melanie Salemi and held the lead despite a dropped cylinder, winning with a 3.643 at 200.47. Salemi also ran into issues and slowed to a 3.723 at 168.53. “I’ve raced here a lot. I really haven’t won a lot here, but it’s special when you can win at home and you’ve got all your fans – I mean I have tons of fans here – and we’re selling t-shirts and everything we can,” said Harris, who thanked Southern Diamond Company, Harts Charger, Pro Line Racing, TKM Performance, Hoosier Tire, and LAT Oil. “It’s amazing to win when you have the support that we have in the sport. It’s just amazing to do what we’ve done. I think this is my 19th PDRA victory. I’ve won some championships over here. My heart’s over here, but right now, I’m just so happy to be in the winner’s circle, and finally not screw up.” Harris qualified second and raced to a 3.637 at 210.37 over Joel Wensley Sr., who slowed to a 6.068, in the first round. He then won a side-by-side race over two-time and reigning Pro Street world champion Ethan Steding, with Harris posting a 3.639 at 209.62 to Steding’s 3.647. The notoriously quick-leaving Harris left on his opponents in the first two rounds, but he saved his best reaction time – a .004 – for the semifinals against Darlington winner Johnny Camp. He paired that with a 3.612 at 209.20 to defeat Camp and his 3.627 at 208.88. Harris and his Party Time Racing team were some of the more vocal critics of the 50-pound weight penalty added to the centrifugally supercharged combinations between races. The rule changes were still very much on his mind in the winner’s circle, though he joked in his top-end interview with FloRacing’s Kayla Morton, “I can’t really bitch about the weight anymore.” “I really wasn’t happy about the rule change,” Harris said. “I definitely think something needed to be done. I didn’t want to run away with it. Nobody wants to win like that. I feel like as a whole, as a group, we’re all friends here, and we want to make it as fair as possible, and I think we’re getting closer. I think maybe these knee-jerk reactions need to be talked about before they’re done, but obviously they had to do something for this race.” The East Coast Nationals marked the end of a grueling stretch for the 2025 Snowbird Outlaw Nationals winner and his Party Time team. It started in mid-March at the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series season opener at Darana Motorsports Park – Benson, NC and continued a week later at the PDRA season opener, the Carolina Nationals, at Darlington Dragway. After a weekend off for Easter, Harris went to the final round at the next IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series stop at Virginia Motorsports Park, losing to Tony Wilson. Harris didn’t think this final was going to go his way either, but it did, rewarding him and his team at just the right time. “We just work hard. We’re a hardworking team,” Harris said. “My car is awesome. I think my car is probably one of the best cars on the planet right now. We’ve had some bad luck. I’ve had TPSs go bad in the other final. I went brain dead here and then I had a hole out then. [Salemi] should have beat me. She really should have. I’d already accepted the racing gods’ fates about half track and then she just went away. But Mel’s a hell of a competitor. Everybody in this class is awesome. “We had our struggles,” Harris continued. “We put motors together. We did everything we could to not be in the finals. It just worked out.” This story was originally published on April 20, 2026. The post Worth The Weight: Jason Harris, ‘Party Time’ Team Win Pro Boost at PDRA East Coast Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Jed Beaton made it two from two in MX1 at Canberra’s second Penrite ProMX round, while Kayd Kingsford claimed his first MX2 overall, Hayden Draper swept MX3 and Blake Bohannon tightened his grip on MX85. The post Beaton stays perfect as Kingsford breaks through at Canberra ProMX appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Harry Payne and Kevin Rousseau made the ideal start to the 2026 FIM Sidecar World Championship with a double victory at Le Mans, while Australian Corey Turner and Luca Schmidt overcame a difficult lead-up to bank two solid finishes just outside the top ten. The post Payne and Rousseau dominate Sidecar World Championship opener at Le Mans appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan are high-profile business partners at 23XI Racing but they also have a deep-seeded competitiveness towards each other on NASCAR Cup Series race days. For example, Hamlin will continue to race full-time against the cars he owns while at Joe Gibbs Racing through the end of next season, and frequently 'talks shit' to Jordan when they are both at the track. Those ...Keep readingView the full article

In hindsight, Denny Hamlin wishes he would not have let Kyle Larson force him three-wide middle on the final restart on Sunday at Kansas Speedway. Of course, if he could do it all over again, he also would likely have restarted on the outside as well. That was the overall sentiment from Hamlin on Monday during the latest episode of his Actions Detrimental podcast, one in which he feels ...Keep readingView the full article

For the first time since the season-opening Daytona 500, NASCAR will have a full field for Talladega Superspeedway with one car being sent home after qualifying. There are a total of 41 entries, with five uncharted cars competing over the final four spots on the grid. Here's a look at the part-time drivers and teams aiming to take part in this Sunday's race at Talladega: Jesse Love -- ...Keep readingView the full article

Another Curveball for EV AdoptionElectric vehicles were already experiencing a slowdown amid shifting policies, especially in the U.S., where the $7,500 tax credit ended last year. Now, there could be further disruption. Stephan Keese, senior partner at Roland Berger North America, told Automotive News that the war in Iran could constrict the supply of helium, which is used in semiconductor manufacturing and is especially important for EV plans, as technologies like advanced driver-assistance systems and software-heavy architectures rely heavily on those components. As a result, Keese argued that a potential helium shortage could force automakers to shift their focus back toward combustion vehicles and hybrids equipped with fewer advanced electronics. Automakers that are doubling down on EVs are likely to be the most affected, while those taking a multi-powertrain approach, such as Toyota, may have greater flexibility. Ford The Supply Chain Floats No MoreAccording to Keese, about 33% of the global helium supply comes from the Middle East, largely from Qatar. However, a helium production facility has reportedly been damaged in an attack, further constraining the supply chain. Meanwhile, roughly 47% of global helium supply comes from North America, meaning regions such as East and Southeast Asia could potentially face shortages in the coming weeks. The thing is, the automotive industry isn’t the only sector relying on semiconductors. They are widely used in smartphones and computers, and demand is rising further with artificial intelligence, which, according to S&P Global, could disrupt automotive production. Another report from The Register states that an SAE Level 4 automated driving system is estimated to require more than 300 GB of RAM to ensure components such as lidar, sensors, and cameras operate well enough to keep passengers safe without driver intervention. By comparison, many passenger cars today use SAE Level 2 systems, including Ford's BlueCruise and Tesla's Full Self-Driving, which only use around 16 GB of memory. Hyundai Running Out of GasWhile Keese argues that EVs could take a hit from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, combustion cars are also being affected, particularly by rising gas prices. Such a crisis has put hybrids in the spotlight for their more fuel-efficient powertrains. The full impact of the global supply disruption remains to be seen, especially if the situation worsens. It also adds to existing challenges in the U.S. car market, where affordability has already become a concern, to the point that Ford is reportedly considering a return to sedans after previously stepping away from the segment to prioritize larger vehicles. Mercedes-Benz View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article View the full article

The 200-mph excitement of Pro Stock Motorcycles will return to action this weekend at the NHRA 4-WIDE Nationals at spectacular zMAX Dragway. Steve Johnson will be competing in the second of 14 races for the two-wheeled contingent on the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, the first of back-to-back race weekends for the class. The veteran Suzuki Hayabusa pilot began his historic 40th season with a pair of holeshot victories in Gainesville last month to earn the 51st semifinal finish of his lengthy career. Reaching the final four at the Gatornationals also earned Johnson a spot in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge during qualifying on Saturday at the zMAX Dragway. The Alabama-based racer will have an opportunity to earn some cash, along with valuable bonus points towards his championship quest. “It’s the same routine after every race,” offered Johnson during preparation for Charlotte. “We go over the ‘to do’ from the last race and it’s all hands-on deck to get it finished. When racing throws you an opportunity, you better cash in on it, and that’s what we did in Gainesville. Opportunities are what we encourage young people to look for when I present information about BATman scholarships. “After 40 years of racing the outcome of the first race can be a jinx or a confidence booster,” said Johnson with a laugh. “We’ve won and we’ve also been disqualified and then reinstated. I can promise you I remember them both vividly and I’d much rather start the season out like we did this year because of the confidence it gives you going into the next race. At this point in my career, I feel like I can do well at any racetrack, it just comes down to the proper preparation, and that’s the part I find difficult at times. Ordering and receiving parts from the manufacturer and then making the required changes, all of those things are so important because our resources are so limited. What really gives you confidence, is when the motorcycle’s prepared and ready. “We are coming off one of the biggest breaks of the year, so I feel like we’re prepared enough by the end of this week to go racing, a week ahead of time, and that’s not always the case,” explained Johnson. “Sometimes we’re taking the bike off the dyno less than 48 hours before a race start.” Johnson has enjoyed plenty of success at zMax Dragway during his 40 years of competition on the NHRA tour. He rode his Suzuki Hayabusa to back-to-back 4-Wide national event victories in 2021 and 2022 and scored a runner-up finish at the Fall event in 2014. Johnson has also qualified No.1 twice at zMAX, in 2019 and 2021. During Saturday’s qualifying he could also add a Mission #2Fast2Tasty title to his winning Charlotte résumé.“It is always awesome to race at a Bruton Smith family facility because you know the fans are being treated great. It would be nice to win the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge,” said Johnson. “The points are great, but especially for the money.” The post Preparation the Key for Steve Johnson Racing Headed Into NHRA 4-Wide Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Filling the VoidPagani is known for creating the most exquisite super and hypercars, blending form and function. The Zonda was the car that launched Pagani to where it is now and held on for a long time through various iterations, but it eventually needed replacement. Filling the shoes of something as loved and revered as the Zonda is not easy, and Pagani went all out when they introduced the successor, the Huayra, back in 2011. Stephen Fogel God of WindThe name came from the Huayra-tata, the Andean God of Wind. Most people described it as a fusion of art and engineering. A key aspect of the Huayra's game-changing features includes active aerodynamics, a new chassis material mix of carbon fiber and titanium (carbotanium), and, for the first time, a twin-turbo V12. Its engine came once again from longtime partner Mercedes-Benz, but it was just a 6.0-liter that pumped out 730 horsepower in base form and 737 lb-ft of torque. It was to be a true driver's car, and the powertrain was paired to a 7-speed sequential transmission. Inside, Pagani had a steampunked theme, with exposed mechanical linkages, milled aluminum, and leather. It was initially offered as a Roadster back in 2011, a very rare breed with only 100 units ever produced. One of the few has just broken a new auction record at the recently concluded Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach event. With just 2,331 miles and finished in the iconic Gray Clement with exposed blue carbon fiber, this car went for a staggering $3,190,000. It's officially the most expensive car sold at a Palm Beach auction. The Earlier the BetterOne reason this particular Pagani Huayra went for that price is the exclusivity and the rarity of the early Huayra specification. It has become highly sought after for collectors to go for the earlier Coupe model. Pagani is known for extending the lifespan of a specific model, and it shows. Succeeding the Coupe was the roadster (lighter, removable roof), the track-focused Huayra BC, and the track-only Huayra R/R Evo. In 2022, a special-edition Codalunga was built with a more streamlined, elongated rear, harkening back to 1960s Le Mans racers. More recently, in celebration of Horacio Pagani's 70th birthday, they released the limited Huayra 70 Trionfo. Pagani View the full article

Elite Motorsports is continuing its expansion in NHRA Championship Drag Racing announcing Sportsman racer Mike Lomas as the newest addition to its multi-category program. Lomas joins an Elite lineup that competes across Top Fuel, Pro Stock, Pro Mod and Sportsman categories. Following a successful 2025 season where he picked up his first NHRA victory, Lomas will make his Elite Motorsports debut at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway just outside of Charlotte joining Royce Lee Freeman in the Competition Eliminator category. Lomas, who won Super Gas at the NHRA Canadian National Open in September 2025, will drive a 2008 Chevy Cobalt Comp entry featuring one of his companies, The Financial Guys, as primary sponsor for the 2026 Lucas Oil NHRA Drag Racing Series season. “Following a milestone season marked by my first NHRA Super Gas victory, stepping into Competition Eliminator with Elite Motorsports is a calculated next move. As President of The Financial Guys LLC, I’ve built a career on precision, disciplined risk management, and results under pressure—principles that translate directly to the racetrack,” Lomas said. “Joining the Elite family allows us to combine that mindset with world-class engineering. We’re not just here to compete; we’re here to raise the standard in Comp Eliminator.” “Elite Motorsports was built on Sportsman racing, that’s where we started. We’ve grown, expanded and become one of the most successful teams in the sport. But we don’t forget where we come from which is why we’re excited to bring Mike on board,” said Richard Freeman, owner and President of Elite Motorsports. “The Sportsman series are the grassroots and backbone of the sport. We can’t do what we do without sportsman racers. We support quite a few in some different ways but bringing Mike Lomas with The Financial Guys fully under the Elite banner is exciting for us. They’ll be racing with my brother Royce Lee in Comp as teammates so I’m looking forward to seeing them work together.” The NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, Lomas’ first of 10 events on his 2026 schedule, takes place April 23-26 at zMAX Dragway in Concord, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte. Lomas will be competing alongside not only Royce Lee in Competition Eliminator but Elite’s Pro Mod program with driver Mason Wright, their six Pro Stock entries including winningest female driver in motorsports history Erica Enders and five-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. and their new Top Fuel dragster program that just picked up its first win at the Winternationals with motorsports icon Tony Stewart behind the wheel. The post Mike Lomas to Make NHRA Lucas Oil Series Debut with Elite Motorsports at zMAX Dragway first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Splitting the DreamCar prices are climbing everywhere, and Japan is feeling the squeeze just like the rest of us. The headlines usually focus on the US, but sticker shock is alive and well in Tokyo and Osaka. Even so, Gen Z drivers aren’t letting that stop them. They’re still finding ways to chase after cars most people would call impossible dreams – think a Ferrari or a Porsche. Here’s the twist: these young buyers aren’t suddenly earning more, and supercars aren’t getting any cheaper in Japan. Instead, they’re turning to services like Rendez-Vous, which basically lets you and your friends “split the bill” on a dream car. The idea is straightforward: gather a group – usually five people – and you all share a car for a year. It’s not full-on ownership, but it’s close enough to scratch the itch. The real draw is how this setup suddenly puts cars that used to be out of reach within striking distance. It’s a clever workaround that shows just how far Gen Z is willing to go for a shot at driving something special. How the Numbers WorkWith Rendez-Vous, the company buys a pre-owned car and matches it to a group, Nikkei Asia reports. Each person gets up to 50 days behind the wheel every year – enough to make it feel like your own, but without the headaches that come with full ownership. The costs are built around how much value the car loses over a year. Say a car is bought for 20 million yen ($126,000) and drops to 17 million yen ($107,000) after twelve months – the group covers that 3 million yen ($18,900) difference. Split five ways, that’s about 600,000 yen ($3,800) per person for the year, before you add in things like parking, insurance, taxes, and maintenance. Even after you factor in those extras, it’s still a lot more doable than buying a car outright. For example, getting into a Porsche 911 only takes a modest upfront payment and a monthly fee that feels more like a premium subscription than a car loan. Other options are catching on, too. Peer-to-peer platforms like DriveShare let you rent cars straight from owners, sometimes at prices that are easier to swallow than you’d expect. Want to try a Porsche Panamera? You can rent one for a day and get a taste of the high-end life, no strings attached. Porsche A Different Kind of OwnershipThere’s a bigger shift at play. Surveys in Japan show more and more young adults just aren’t interested in owning cars, mostly because of the high prices and the hassle of keeping them running. With car prices creeping up year after year, it’s easy to see why they’re thinking twice. But that doesn’t mean the passion for cars is fading. It’s just showing up in new ways. For a lot of Gen Z, owning a car isn’t the main goal anymore – it’s all about having access when you want it. Services like Rendez-Vous blur the line between owning and subscribing, while rental apps fill in the gaps for those one-off drives. Put together, they make it possible to drive your dream car without worrying about your bank balance – what matters now is flexibility. It’s a practical fix, but it says a lot about where things are headed. For Gen Z in Japan, owning a car outright just isn’t as important as it used to be. What really counts is getting the experience – even if it means passing the keys around. Bring a Trailer View the 4 images of this gallery on the original article View the full article

The Most Powerful Dark HorseFord has officially revealed power specifications for its upcoming Mustang Dark Horse SC, a supercharged version of the high-performance Dark Horse. We knew the SC would use the same 5.2-liter supercharged Predator V8 that was previously found under the hood of the Shelby GT500 (and is currently used in the Mustang GTD), but the new Dark Horse will produce more power: 795 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque, to be exact. Adam Lynton/Autoblog Like the GT500, power is routed to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch from Tremec. This differs from the Tremec DCT in the GTD, which has eight gears. "Developing the Mustang Dark Horse SC alongside the Mustang GTD and our Mustang GT3 race car allowed us to create a direct pipeline of innovation," said Mark Rushbrook, Global Director of Ford Racing. A Horsepower Bargain The Mustang Dark Horse SC starts at $103,490 before destination, and goes up to $139,990 with the optional Track Pack. Buyers who want the optional Track Pack Special Edition will pay $170,970. Even at that top price, the Dark Horse SC remains a "bargain" compared to the race-derived Mustang GTD, which starts around $328,000. If you do some basic math, the Dark Horse SC delivers 97% of the GTD's power for just one-third the price. Even the Track Pack Special Edition is only around half the price of the most basic, zero-option GTD. Of course, the GTD has incredible suspension technlogy that you won't get on the Dark Horse, which allowed it to beat the Corvette ZR1's record-breaking lap time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Adam Lynton/Autoblog View the full article

If you've driven I-80 during storms like this before, you already know how fast the road can shut down. The National Weather Service has upgraded its earlier watches to full Winter Storm Warnings across the major Sierra corridors. The window runs from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening, and three NWS offices are coordinating on this one: Sacramento, Reno, and Hanford. That Didn't Take LongEarlier Monday the Sierra was under Winter Storm Watches, with forecasters flagging up to 18 inches of snow and an upgrade likely. That upgrade came through later in the morning. Totals ticked higher after that. Snow in the high terrain now pushes toward 24 inches, and Hanford is calling for crest gusts to 75 mph in the southern Sierra. Sacramento's product explicitly lists I-80 and Highway 50 in the impact zone. Donner, Echo, and the Roads Nobody Wants to Drive on TuesdayI-80 over Donner Pass sits at roughly 7,000 feet. The Sacramento office names I-80 directly in the warning text, which isn't always the case. With a foot to a foot and a half forecast at pass level and gusts near 50 mph, chain controls are nearly certain from Tuesday morning onward. Photo by Mario Tama on Getty Images The Sierra storm two weekends ago closed I-80 in both directions after spinouts on Donner Summit. A repeat isn't guaranteed, but the setup is similar, and it can unravel fast. The warning expires Wednesday evening, but that doesn't mean the road is clear. Twelve to eighteen inches of snow doesn't come off a mountain highway in a few hours. US 50 over Echo Summit (7,382 feet) is the southern route to South Lake Tahoe. Also named in the Sacramento warning. Highway 50 has fewer plowing resources than I-80, and when both routes tighten at the same time, there's no realistic alternative across the central range. US 395 runs the east side from Bridgeport through Mammoth Lakes to Bishop. You won't see the same totals right on the highway, but the Mono County warning extends to highway elevations, and the side roads into Mammoth and June Mountain will be treacherous. Then there are the smaller routes like CA 88 over Carson Pass, CA 4 through Ebbetts Pass, and CA 168 toward Shaver Lake. These are all exposed, and all have limited plowing. If I-80 and US 50 go to chain controls, don't count on these as a backup. Why This One Sticks AroundThe bigger issue isn't just the snow totals. It's how long the system sticks around. An upper low is pushing inland late Monday into Tuesday, and because it's moving slowly, it parks over the region long enough to keep snow falling for roughly 36 hours. Snow levels start around 6,000 to 7,000 feet Monday night and could crash to 4,500 to 5,500 feet by Wednesday. That's the part that tends to surprise people. Pavement that was bare and warm all weekend is about to get snow at elevations where it hasn't snowed in weeks, and it lands on surfaces that refreeze overnight into black ice on every bridge and overpass. The heaviest snow comes Tuesday afternoon and evening, landing right on the Tuesday evening commute, with rates around an inch or two an hour. If You Still Have to DriveCaltrans will require chains on most vehicles above 4,000 to 5,000 feet during active controls. AWD doesn't exempt you from R 3 restrictions. Bring chains even if conditions look clear at departure, and carry the usual kit: blanket, flashlight, phone charger, water, food, shovel, traction sand, full tank of fuel. If you get stranded, stay with the vehicle. Check Caltrans QuickMap for live road conditions, cameras, and chain controls, or dial 511. Nevada drivers can use NVRoads.com. View the full article

The ninth round of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season was a surprising one, partly due to how clean it was. There were no incidents until a single-car spin on the penultimate lap completely changed the complexion of the finish. And the finish itself was incredible, with Reddick once again prevailing after a last-lap pass on Kyle Larson, and Denny Hamlin losing out after dominating half the ...Keep readingView the full article

Mike Beland’s annual “Cash Days” race at Shelby, North Carolina’s Shadyside Dragway is THE hot date on the gasoline-burning, Harley-Davidson, motorcycle drag racing calendar. Now in its fourth year as the focus of the trash-talking Bagger drag racing community, Cash Days 4 will once again put $25,000 in the hands of winning racers. Classes include Pro Bagger, Street Bagger, True Street Bagger, Non-Bagger, and ET bracket racing. Note: all makes of motorcycles are welcome to bracket race. Big time Bagger Braggarts “Burnout Bruce” Emmanual (who won all three Bagger classes last year), Jason Broski, Jeremy Justice. Jeremy Williamson, Rick Hunnicutt Dwayne Gee, Chuck Ragan, Keith Evans, Khole Sellers, Chaz Kennedy and more are all expected to hustle their badass grocery getters at Shadyside. Hardened Sportsman, bagless, and ET racers such as Bryce Creek, Chad Trayner, Chris Ussery, Clayton Danford, Joe Perry, Casey Smith, Brad Barnes, Chris Edwards and many, many more are expected to roll in and race. Also added to Cash Days 4 are the rat rod, wild-style events of the Old Town Revival (OTR) Spring Fling: Minibike Misfits races, Hippy’s Minibike Hillclimb, Rebel Spirit Burnout Pit, WIFMIX Freestyle Stunt Shows, Hot Rod Row, Run What You Brung, and live music on Saturday night. Cash Days 4 turns the good times volume to 12. “There’s a class for everyone, from first-timer to pro,” said Beland. “Don’t want to race? Twenty dollars gets you in the stands with full pit access to the fastest street Harleys in the world and lots and lots of fun.” The high-wheelieing Baggers are still the real stars, especially the turbo Pro Baggers pumping out up to 450 horsepower with massive V-Twin torque working their sticky street legal rubber to extreme limits of grip n’ spin. “Cash Days is the biggest and richest Harley race in the world and gets better every year!” finished Beland. So come to nostalgic Shadyside Dragway on April 24-25 for today’s cutting edge of motorcycle drag racing and the BIG fun that is a huge part of the Cash Days experience. Test and tune starts on Thursday, with gates opening at 5:00 p.m. and the track hot at 6:00 p.m. Gates open at noon on Friday with the track hot at 5:00 p.m. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. Saturday with the track hot at noon. Mike Beland and A1 Cycles thank S&S Cycle, Star Racing, Death Metal Racing, Maxx ECU, Super Duper Motorcycles, Snipes Machine, Cal Tire, Murray Performance, All American Cycle, All Harley World Shootout, G-Force Racing, GRC, T-Man Performance, Jet Hot Coatings, Drag V Twin, High Voltage Harley Davidson, Infrastructure Utilities and Management, C&S Machine Works, and Impact Wiring Solutions. This story was originally published on April 20, 2026. The post Cash Days 4 Bagger Race Brings Grudge Atmosphere This Weekend first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article