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Noise ComplaintsNo matter how much we adore and enjoy a properly loud engine, the fact is that not everyone does. In certain cases, automotive brands have installed new software that allows the owner to mute the exhaust during startup to avoid bothering neighbors. However, in public spaces, this is generally a free-for-all, as long as the owner of the car isn't deliberately being noisy, most people ignore it. An incident has just gone viral where one woman couldn't contain her disdain for the noise. Texas Karen kicks man’s Corvette at gas station, demands he “certify” he heard her, then calls him retarded A woman in Texas, claiming she has tinnitus, confronted a man at a gas station right after he started his Corvette. She walked over, kicked his car to get his attention,… pic.twitter.com/tEETn65pQX — The Facts Dude 🤙🏽 (@Thefactsdude) April 29, 2026 Verbal Assault and Property DamageA video of an incident at a Texas gas station was posted by The Facts Dude. In the video, a woman can be seen swiftly approaching a man in a C8 Corvette Z06 and she immediately opens the "conversation" with a kick to the driver's side door. As the video progresses, we see her covering her ears and yelling at the Corvette owner to see if he understands what she said. She then says that she will call the police, because what he's doing is illegal. Now, we're not sure whether his particular Corvette has a modified exhaust that violates any local noise legislation, but in the video, the man wasn't even revving the engine. The owner even tried to stay calm and placate the visibly angry woman, but she wasn't having it, even after he left his car. She followed him and proceeded to insult him by calling him out for his "lack of intelligence" and even questioned the size of his, erm... manhood. This woman claims that she suffers from tinnitus, but the owner counters her by saying he will be the one to call the authorities for the damage she did by kicking his car. As the video neared its conclusion, it didn't really show any major damage to the kicked door. Hopefully, all it required was a thorough wipe down. Adam Lynton/Autoblog Bizzare IncidentWhile this incident is isolated for now, it probably happened before, given that the Corvette C8, even in stock form, is quite loud. However, it isn't an excuse to verbally assault someone and physically try to damage property. Thankfully, the owner of the Corvette stayed calm and didn't engage, or things could've gotten out of hand much quicker. Exotic Car Trader View the full article

When Rok Bagaros first started riding in the late 90s, he was a teenager with a 50cc Yamaha Aerox and a dream. And now, he's cranking it up.View the full article

Akrapovič’s titanium footpegs bring MotoGP-grade materials to ADV bikes like the BMW R 1300 GS, which will let you pair your exhaust with your pegs.View the full article

A Crossover for EveryoneIs there a crossover segment that Mazda hasn't entered? There's the CX-30 at the lower end of the market, and there's the CX-5 and CX-50 for just about everyone. One can choose the CX-60 if they're looking for a junior X3/Q5/GLC alternative, along with the CX-70 for empty nesters who like the size of the CX-90 but don't need an extra row of seats. More recently, Mazda filed a trademark for the CX-40, and the next-generation CX-30 is coming soon. An even smaller crossover is underway, too, likely to be called CX-10 or CX-20. Also, in markets that have deemed the CX-90 too large, there's the CX-80. Mazda Potential New Model for the U.S.As it is, Mazda's U.S crossover lineup is pretty well-stocked. However, it seems like there's just enough of a gap between the CX-70 and CX-90. Judging by a fairly recent trademark filing by the company, it seems the CX-80 might be considered for stateside release. The document was filed on February 27, 2026, in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Making this more interesting is the fact that it's for a national trademark application. Granted, Mazda could simply be protecting the name in more territories, given the Luce dispute with Ferrari, but it also opens up the possibility of the CX-80 coming to America. Mazda The Mazda CX-80 in a NutshellTo oversimplify the CX-80, it's a stretched CX-60 with a third row thrown in. It's primarily aimed at markets that don't get the CX-90, although it is offered in some countries that have the larger model. For instance, Mazda Australia and New Zealand have both models, with the CX-80 serving as the successor to the CX-8, a model that appears to be an elongated CX-5 but is actually based on the CX-9. The CX-80's main markets are Europe and Asia, which is just right given the tighter roads in those markets. Well, there's a need for three-row vehicles in many parts of the world, but these don't need to be large by certain market standards. The CX-80 measures 196.7 inches long, 74.4 inches wide, 67.3 inches tall, and has a wheelbase of 122.8 inches. In comparison, the CX-90 is 201.6 inches long, 77.6 inches wide, 68.2 inches tall, and also has a 122.8-inch wheelbase. There are three powertrain choices. There's the familiar 3.3-liter turbo inline-six with 280 hp and 332 lb-ft, but also a 3.3-liter inline-six turbodiesel that's good for 254 hp and 405 lb-ft. Of course, a plug-in hybrid version is also offered, pairing a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine with a single electric motor to deliver a combined output of 323 hp and 369 lb-ft. All-wheel drive is the standard layout. Mazda Should the U.S. get it?On one hand, the CX-80 might be a bit of an odd addition to the U.S., given the preference towards larger crossovers. There's also the CX-60, itself a 'right-sized' five-seat crossover that meets most needs. The CX-90 already does a fine job as Mazda's three-row crossover in the U.S., and adding another one might make the point moot. Then again, there are markets that have proved the CX-60, CX-80, and CX-90 can peacefully co-exist. At the same time, Mazda makes the two-row CX-70 for the U.S and Canada, catering to a rather specific set of buyers. So, perhaps, there is room for the CX-80 in America, particularly for those who'd like a seven-seater with smaller exterior dimensions. Perhaps it can be a fuel-fed alternative for Highlander buyers now that the Toyota will become an EV come next year. Mazda Mazda View the 8 images of this gallery on the original article View the full article

Royal Enfield announced its inaugural Himalayan Base Camp adventure, and registration is already open.View the full article

Remember last year’s Nissan Leaf U.S. recall that included nearly 45,000 vehicles posing a potential battery fire risk? It looks like Canadian owners from the province of Quebec have grown tired of waiting for an effective fix from the automaker so they filed a class action suit against Nissan Canada. Lawsuit Alleges Nissan's Promised Software Fix Cannot Solve the Problem The lawsuit alleges Leaf EVs built for the 2019-2022 model years—the exact same years as those included in the October 2025 recall—are equipped with defective high-voltage batteries that can cause fires. Despite the recall, the lawsuit alleges that the risk of melting components and battery fires remains. According to CarComplaints, the class action lawsuit includes “all persons in Quebec who own, purchased, lease and/or leased one or more of the Subject Vehicles, namely the 2019–2022 Nissan Leaf vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port.” The Leaf vehicles included in the suit include 2019-2022 Nissan Leafs equipped with both the standard 40-kWh or long-range 62-kWh lithium-ion battery packs. The packs are allegedly prone to overheating and suffering short circuits, which can cause melting of the charging components, electrical damage and fires. The problem is aggravated by Level 3 DC fast charging via the CHAdeMo connector. The class action lawsuit argues that the main problem is excessive lithium deposits on the battery’s anode, something that cannot be remedied by simple software updates Nissan has promised but is yet to deliver. Furthermore, the lawsuit alleges that Leaf high-voltage battery cells are defective and recalls issued by Nissan will not help. Plaintiffs Calling on Nissan to Replace the Batteries or Buy Back the Cars Nissan According to the plaintiff who sued, Nissan offers only software updates to monitor the Leaf batteries’ state of charge and possible overheating incidents. And because Level 3 fast charging aggravates the existing problem, Nissan has warned customers not to charge the vehicles with fast charging via the CHAdeMO connectors. But since Nissan Leaf customers paid for fast charging capability, they are obviously frustrated that they cannot use the feature until the vehicles get the promised software updates. The plaintiff complains that fast charging is a key reason why consumers purchase or lease the Nissan Leaf, and by not providing that, Nissan hasn’t kept its end of the bargain. In conclusion, the class action lawsuit claims the only way to repair the affected Leaf EVs is to replace the defective high-voltage batteries, or for Nissan to buy back the vehicles. The class action lawsuit was filed in the Superior Court of Quebec of the District of Montreal Canada and is titled B.S. v Nissan Canada Inc., et al. It’s worth noting that a similar class action suit was filed in California against Nissan North America over defects in the charging system of 2019-2022 Nissan Leaf vehicles. Brought on behalf of multiple owners and lessees of the affected Leaf EVs, the lawsuit (Proudfoot et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc) alleged that Nissan was aware of the battery defect before the vehicles were sold. View the full article

Our boy Scott Liggett is back with a new drag and drive project! After buying a 1950 Chevy coupe a year or two ago, and realizing it would be more work than he was really wanting to tackle, he sold it and sent it on to a new owner. He’s been on the lookout for something else that sparks his interest and the other day he found something we think is pretty cool. It’s a Monza, but not just any Monza. Nope, this one is a 1977 Monza Town Coupe, which is an odd little notchback but they are cool and there are parts available to make one mild, wild, or anywhere in between. Using mostly bolt on parts, plus a roll cage and some safety gear, Scott will be able to make this thing a fun driver at whatever performance level his wallet will allow. He’s looking for a name for this thing, and while I was thinking of something to go with the yellow color, there were some trim parts in the car that had a label on them that said Cousin Eddie. It’s hard not to think that might be a cool name too, so watch the video and chime in to let us know what you think. Video Description: I bought this ’77 Monza Town Coupe. Yes, it’s yellow! I bought it to build for drag and drive type events. And, have fun on the streets as well, if I am being really honest. I wasn’t really looking for a replacement for my 50 Chevy Coupe, but I came across this one on FB Marketplace locally. And, it was incredibly straight and rust free. And, it was originally powered by a 305 V8! Not only that, it has clear title and the price was right. I even got a set of SBC headers out of the deal. So, on the trailer it went. What do you think of it? The post RebelDryver Got A New Project Car! This 1977 Chevy Monza Is Going To Become A Drag And Drive Machine! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

While the future of motorcycling is safe thanks to youth-focused EV dirt bikes, the parents buying these machines aren't teaching their children to be safe riders. Parents need to step up before lawmakers make them illegal. View the full article

I am a big fan of Rain-X. I own, and have owned, a few vehicles that don’t have windshield wipers at all and have found that if you apply it right and often enough it works wonders. I’ve tried a few other brands over the years as well, and found some to work well and others to just seem like cleaner and not repellent. So how do they compare in real world testing? Thanks to Project Farm, we’re about to find out. Check out the video below as 10 brands of windshield water repellents are put to the test! Video Description: The Windshield water repellents were tested for hydrophobic performance after application, after a glass cleaner, after exposure to car wash, after exposure to bug-and-tar remover, after exposure to wheel and tire cleaner, and after exposure to a degreaser. They were also tested for their ability to resist bug guts. Brands Tested: Glaco, Gtechniq, Gyeon, Nasiol, Rain-X, Invisible Glass, Griot’s, Meguiar’s, Ethos, and Adam’s. I purchased all the Windshield Water Repellents to ensure an unbiased review. So, thank you for supporting the channel. The post Better Than Rain-X?! Is This The Best Windshield Water Repellent Windshield Coating Ever? 10 Brands Tested! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Here’s gallery #4, our final gallery of PDRA East Coast Nationals action, and if you missed the photos we already posted, use the link below to check them out too. (Photos by David Whealon) The PDRA East Coast Nationals at GALOT Motorsports Park were some badass drag races and for good reason. This is one of the coolest dragstrips in the country, and when the PDRA is in town the crowds are always great. With Pro Nitrous, Pro Boost, Pro Street, and more, there is no shortage of great racing action for the fans to see. Lucky for us, David Whealon was on hand shooting photos like a madman, so that we have galleries to share with all you BANGshifters. Check them out below. We have several galleries to share, so click on any photo below to make them bigger so you can scroll through the slideshow. CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED OUR PREVIOUS PDRA PHOTOS The post Our Final Gallery of 2026 PDRA East Coast Nationals Photos! Pro Mods, Dragsters, Door Cars, And So Much More! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

There is something awesome about vintage bodied pre-runner trucks, and this dentside F100 is a great example. My uncle had a SuperCab back then, and even though I was never a Ford fan growing up I still dug it. If it was a long travel pre-runner like this, I definitely would have dug it even more. So when I saw this feature video, including some high speed whoops, I knew I had to share it. Whether you are a classic Ford fan or not, you’ll like this one. Who wants a long travel truck after watching this one?! Video Description: Alex brought over his insane F100 pre-runner for a last minute shoot and it turned out absolutely perfect! This truck was passed down to Alex from his uncle and has been turned into the ultimate badass truck ON & OFF the road so sit back and enjoy the ride! The post This Awesome Dent Side Ford F100 Pre-Runner RIPS The STREETS, The Dirt, And More! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The last 365 days have been a wild ride for Jordan Vandergriff. We sat down with Vandergriff to learn a bit more about him.View the full article

Here we go with more awesome vintage F1 action from the streets of Monaco! The Monaco Historic Grand Prix is one hell of an event, and it’s back after a few years off! If you dig old race cars, you are going to love this. And the way that it is organized at Monaco is something special. They organize the F1 races based on years, and they livestream the entire weekend. We shared the livestream already, and if you missed it then use the link below. But if you just want to see the independent races, we’re going to share those as well, and the first one is down below. This is the 1977-1980 Formula 1 race and just look at how sexy these race cars are! CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED THE MONACO HISTORIC LIVESTREAM The post The Wild 1981-1985 Era Of Formula One Cars Race At Monaco Again! 1980s F1 Gold at the 2026 Monaco Historic Grand Prix! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Shannon is back at the fab work on the FJ40, with the rear bumper continuing to take shape in preparation for fender flares. These two go together, so the bumper has to be just right if the flares are to take shape the way he’s envisioning them. Shannon and Jess are moving right along on the FJ40 and things just keep getting better. If you like a Landcruiser, you’ll dig this one. But if restored to factory is your jam, this one might not be quite up your alley. We dig them all, so we are in. If you missed this FJ40 project that Shannon Campbell is working on, we’ve got a link below, but if you are back for the next installment in this build series you are in luck as well. I think this is going to be a fun project, because I love FJ40s, but if you have any ideas of building a custom chassis for your FJ or Jeep, you should check this one out. CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED ANY OF THE UPDATES ON THIS FJ40 PROJECT SO FAR Video Description: We kicked off the week with a beautiful Easter Sunday spent with family — good food, good company, and time well spent with the people who matter most. But as always… Monday hits and it’s right back to work Back at the shop, we had a very special little helper hanging out — and let’s just say she loves watching her papa do his thing Shannon gets after it and makes solid progress finishing up the rear bumper, putting in the work to keep this build moving forward. This one’s a shorter video for us — so if you’ve been loving the quick, easy-to-watch episodes… this one’s for you This one’s a little mix of everything we love — family, shop life, and the next generation already soaking it all in. ‪@MonsterEnergy‬ ‪@Ultra4RacingAction‬ ‪@NittoChannel‬ ‪@AMSOILinc‬ ‪@VisionWheel1976‬ ‪@HolleyPerformance‬ ‪@branikmotorsports3637‬ ‪@ARB4x4Accessories‬ ‪@warnindustries‬ ‪@MotiveGearofficial‬ The post FJ40 Land Cruiser Custom Fabrication: More Custom Bumper Touches, Metal Fab, And More! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

A Pacific cold storm hammering the Sierra Nevada is in its peak phase today, Monday, May 4, 2026, with the Weather Prediction Center flagging both today and Tuesday at HIGH heavy snow risk, the top of the four-tier scale, a notable upgrade from the original outlook. The same upper-level low then reloads over the Colorado Rockies for a second-act event Tuesday into Wednesday, extending the impact zone from the Northern Sierra all the way to the I-70 corridor west of Denver. Peak Driving Danger WindowThe worst window runs Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning across I-80 at Donner Pass and Highway 50 at Echo Summit, where 80 MPH crest gusts and snow levels crashing to 4,500 feet will combine to produce near-zero visibility and triple-digit accumulation rates above 7,000 feet. What to ExpectSnow totals: Up to 48 inches at the highest Sierra peaks, 24 to 36 inches at pass level, 12 to 18 inches in the Tahoe basinWind gusts: 80 MPH along the Sierra crest, 50 to 60 MPH at pass levelSnow level: Dropping to 4,500 feet by Tuesday morningWorst corridors: I-80 Donner Pass, Highway 50 Echo Summit, I-70 Vail Pass and Loveland Pass on the back endRisk category: WPC HIGH (top tier) for both Monday and TuesdayNWS Sacramento covers the West Slope warnings, NWS Reno covers Tahoe and Mono County, and NWS Hanford covers Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia. The system is pulling subtropical moisture into the Sierra at unusual intensity for early May. Road ConditionsI-80 over Donner Pass and Highway 50 over Echo Summit face likely full closures Monday into Tuesday during the peak burst, with chain controls almost certain on either side of the closure window. Caltrans is staging plow rotations; check QuickMap before any Sierra crossing. Refreeze risk is elevated Tuesday night as snow level crashes and standing water locks up. If you're unsure how your drivetrain handles deep snow, the AWD vs 4WD distinction is worth a refresher. The Two-Act Storm: Rockies NextThe same upper-level low will track east and redevelop over Colorado Tuesday into Wednesday, with NWS Boulder and NWS Grand Junction issuing watches and warnings for the I-70 corridor. WPC has Colorado in the same HIGH risk classification for Tuesday, putting Vail Pass, Loveland Pass, and the Eisenhower Tunnel approach at major operational risk midweek. Winter Driving TipsTread depth matters more than tire age. The Lincoln-head test sets the legal floor at 2/32, but anything below 4/32 loses meaningful grip in unpacked snow. Drop tire pressure 1 to 2 PSI per 10 degrees of temperature drop to maintain proper contact patch. Triple your following distance on snowpack and double it on wet pavement. Our best vehicles for snow roundup and winter driving fundamentals guide cover equipment and technique. Colorado-bound drivers should bookmark COtrip.org for live I-70 status. TimingThe Sierra peak runs Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning, with refreeze risk Tuesday night. The Colorado event ramps up Tuesday afternoon, peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, and tapers Wednesday afternoon. A drier pattern arrives by late Thursday. We'll update this article as conditions evolve. View the full article

Tuesday evening is Cinco de Mayo, and the storm peak overlaps with it. Anyone driving in the zone after dark will be sharing the road with holiday traffic on top of active chain controls and deteriorating mountain routes. Affected ZonesNorthern Front Range and RMNP — 10 to 24 inches across the foothills, isolated to 30 inches in the higher mountains of Boulder and Larimer counties. Includes Estes Park, Nederland, Cameron Pass, Red Feather Lakes, and Rocky Mountain National Park. NWS wording: travel could be very difficult, especially Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. I-70 Continental Divide — 6 to 18 inches, heaviest along and north of I-70: Eisenhower Tunnel, Loveland Pass, Berthoud Pass, Vail Pass, Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Breckenridge, Winter Park. Travel could be "very difficult to impossible." West of the Divide, Glenwood Canyon and the Vail Valley are also under chain controls and intermittent closures. Denver metro and DIA — 4 to 8 inches across most of the metro, locally up to 12 inches near the foothills and along the Palmer Divide. The NWS Denver/Boulder warning explicitly names Denver International Airport in its coverage area. Warning runs Tuesday evening into Wednesday afternoon. Slick conditions for the Wednesday morning commute, sporadic power outages from heavy wet snow on tree branches. WPC Pikes Peak and southern Front Range — 8 to 14 inches on Pikes Peak and Teller County. 5 to 10 inches across northern El Paso County, including Black Forest and Monument Hill on I-25. Pikes Peak Highway closures are decided ad hoc by the operator. Realistically nobody is driving up Pikes Peak in this weather anyway. Southern Wyoming — I-80 Summit between Cheyenne and Laramie 7 to 17 inches; Elk Mountain and Arlington 5 to 10 inches; Snowy Range 10 to 18 inches above 9,000 ft; Cheyenne itself 4 to 10 inches. Warnings run through Wednesday. Full I-80 freight corridor detail in the winter storm warning coverage from May 4. Affected HighwaysI-70 west of Denver — chain controls, possible multi-hour closures Tuesday into WednesdayI-70 through Glenwood Canyon — chain controls, intermittent closuresI-25 Denver to Colorado Springs — slick conditions on Monument HillI-80 Cheyenne to Rawlins — light/high-profile vehicle restriction expected, full closure likelyUS-34 through Rocky Mountain National Park — likely closed TuesdayCO-7 / Peak to Peak Highway — chain controlsHighway 14 over Cameron Pass — summit closure likelyPikes Peak Highway — closure possible, status updated by the operator AAA Through-TrafficWith the I-70 corridor and Wyoming I-80 both under warning, east-west travel across the central Rockies will be a mess through Wednesday. The realistic detours are I-90 to the north or I-40 to the south. Either one adds several hundred miles depending on where you started. Sierra warnings on the western side of the same storm system also remain active through Tuesday. If You Are on the RoadCheck before every leg, not the night before.cotrip.org, wyoroad.info, or 511For DIA passengers, check flight status before leaving for the airport and budget extra time for de-icing delays Tuesday eveningFor I-70 ski traffic, if you are coming down from Summit County or Winter Park today, leaving early in the day will be easier than waiting for the evening windowCarry chains regardless of drive type. Colorado's Traction Law runs through May 31, and AWD doesn't exempt youThe storm winds down Wednesday afternoon, and on Thursday it warms back up. Live Road StatusColorado: cotrip.org or 511Wyoming: wyoroad.info or 511DIA flight status: flydenver.comThis article will be updated as conditions evolve. Sources: NWS Denver/Boulder, NWS Pueblo, NWS Cheyenne, NWS Grand Junction , Weather Prediction Center heavy snow outlook. View the full article

Moto News Weekly Wrap May 5, 2026 What’s New: AusProMX on the way to South Australia Speedway GP gets underway Hell’s Ride Hard Enduro Old Gray GNCC Italian Pro Prestige MX Aussie rookies headed for TdN 2026 HEWC calendar updates AMA SX Round 16 – Denver Wrap EnduroGP of Spain – Round Two Wrap HEWC […] The post Moto News | GNCC | SX | MX | Hard Enduro | EnduroGP | Speedway appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

A Pacific cold storm hammering the Sierra Nevada is in its peak phase today, Monday, May 4, 2026, with the Weather Prediction Center flagging both today and Tuesday at HIGH heavy snow risk, the top of the four-tier scale, a notable upgrade from the original outlook. The same upper-level low then reloads over the Colorado Rockies for a second-act event Tuesday into Wednesday, extending the impact zone from the Northern Sierra all the way to the I-70 corridor west of Denver. Peak Driving Danger WindowThe worst window runs Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning across I-80 at Donner Pass and Highway 50 at Echo Summit, where 80 MPH crest gusts and snow levels crashing to 4,500 feet will combine to produce near-zero visibility and triple-digit accumulation rates above 7,000 feet. What to ExpectSnow totals: Up to 48 inches at the highest Sierra peaks, 24 to 36 inches at pass level, 12 to 18 inches in the Tahoe basinWind gusts: 80 MPH along the Sierra crest, 50 to 60 MPH at pass levelSnow level: Dropping to 4,500 feet by Tuesday morningWorst corridors: I-80 Donner Pass, Highway 50 Echo Summit, I-70 Vail Pass and Loveland Pass on the back endRisk category: WPC HIGH (top tier) for both Monday and TuesdayNWS Sacramento covers the West Slope warnings, NWS Reno covers Tahoe and Mono County, and NWS Hanford covers Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia. The system is pulling subtropical moisture into the Sierra at unusual intensity for early May. Road ConditionsI-80 over Donner Pass and Highway 50 over Echo Summit face likely full closures Monday into Tuesday during the peak burst, with chain controls almost certain on either side of the closure window. Caltrans is staging plow rotations; check QuickMap before any Sierra crossing. Refreeze risk is elevated Tuesday night as snow level crashes and standing water locks up. If you're unsure how your drivetrain handles deep snow, the AWD vs 4WD distinction is worth a refresher. The Two-Act Storm: Rockies NextThe same upper-level low will track east and redevelop over Colorado Tuesday into Wednesday, with NWS Boulder and NWS Grand Junction issuing watches and warnings for the I-70 corridor. WPC has Colorado in the same HIGH risk classification for Tuesday, putting Vail Pass, Loveland Pass, and the Eisenhower Tunnel approach at major operational risk midweek. Winter Driving TipsTread depth matters more than tire age. The Lincoln-head test sets the legal floor at 2/32, but anything below 4/32 loses meaningful grip in unpacked snow. Drop tire pressure 1 to 2 PSI per 10 degrees of temperature drop to maintain proper contact patch. Triple your following distance on snowpack and double it on wet pavement. Our best vehicles for snow roundup and winter driving fundamentals guide cover equipment and technique. Colorado-bound drivers should bookmark COtrip.org for live I-70 status. TimingThe Sierra peak runs Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning, with refreeze risk Tuesday night. The Colorado event ramps up Tuesday afternoon, peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, and tapers Wednesday afternoon. A drier pattern arrives by late Thursday. We'll update this article as conditions evolve. View the full article

The Outback Has A Bounceback Chase Bierenkoven Subaru published its April 2026 sales figures, and the midsize Outback had its best month of the year (so far) with 10,552 units sold. That number represents a slight decrease of 8.3% from last April when it moved 11,501 units, though 2025 was a fairly impressive year for the Outback given it was in the final model year of its sixth-generation. Model April 26 April 25 YTD 26 YTD 25 Outback 10,552 11,501 37,626 51,435 Even still, the Outback is starting to bounce back after a rocky start to 2026, which has seen the popular model move just 37,626 units through April, down 26.9% compared to 2025 when it sold 51,435 units in the first four months. Critics of the seventh-generation Outback might claim the drop in sales can be attributed to the new model's styling, which is more aggressive and less wagon-like than ever before. This rebound in April could show the sluggish sales were due to the model year changeover and a lack of inventory, not a lack of demand. New EVs Hit Dealers Subaru View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article April 2026 also represented Subaru's best-ever month for electric car sales with 2,053 vehicles sold. The Subaru Solterra moved 1,128 units, an 18.9% gain from the same month in 2025. Subaru has sold 4,169 Solterras so far in 2026, which is an increase of 2.2% from the same period last year, an impressive feat considering the company no longer has the $7,500 federal tax credit to entice customers. That could be partially due to some impressive lease deals. Model April 26 April 25 YTD 26 YTD 25 Solterra 1,128 949 4,169 4,080 Trailseeker 406 N/A N/A N/A Uncharted 519 N/A N/A N/A The Solterra is joined by two brand-new models, the Trailseeker and Uncharted, which debuted this month with 406 and 519 units sold, respectively. These are modest sales numbers, but it's a start for two fresh nameplates. Both the Trailseeker and Uncharted ride on Toyota platforms, sharing architectures with the bZ Woodland and C-HR. A Down April Subaru View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article Overall, Subaru's sales in April dropped to 52,733 units, down from 5.9% from 56,011 units in 2025. Year-to-date, the Japanese automaker has sold 194,683 vehicles, a drop of 12.7% form last year. There are a few bright points in the lineup, like the affordable Forester, which is up 4% year-to-date to 71,989 units, though it did see a drop in 7.7% drop in April to 17,837 units. Model April 26 April 25 YTD 26 YTD 25 Crosstrek 15,667 14,935 54,164 58,547 Forester 17,837 19,330 71,989 69,195 WRX 1,178 772 4,680 5,599 The sporty WRX saw a surprise 52.6% increase in April to 1,178 units, though the all-wheel-drive sedan is currently down 16.4% YTD to 4,680 units. The Crosstrek also saw a nice 4.9% bump in April due to an affordable lease, hitting 15,667 units, though sales are still down 7.5% YTD. View the full article

Kyle Ryde made a perfect start to his British Superbike title defence with three wins from three at Oulton Park, while Jason O’Halloran and Josh Brookes both scored points for Honda. The post Ryde sweeps BSB opener as Oulton Park delivers action across all classes appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Carson Hocevar has been quite busy in recent weeks. At Talladega Superspeedway, Hocevar became the 208th different driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race in the sport's history, and celebrated with one of the most memorable burnouts in years -- hanging out of the car while driving along the frontstretch. One week later, the 23-year-old rising star won the Texas Truck race and earned pole ...Keep readingView the full article

Like Toyota, BMW didn’t put all its eggs in the same basket when it came to electrifying its lineup. Despite being one of the pioneers of modern electrification, BMW approached it wisely, refusing to go all-in on battery electric vehicles. Through its “Power of Choice” strategic approach, BMW has given customers a broad choice of powertrains, including gas, plug-in hybrid and battery electric, often across a single platform. This has allowed it to navigate the EV downturn better than many of its rivals. And even with the launch of the Neue Klasse dedicated BEV platform—its largest single investment in history at almost $12 billion—BMW continues to adopt a flexible approach. The upcoming BMW M3 is a very good example of that, as the automaker will offer it as two distinct models: a Neue Klasse-based EV (codenamed ZA0) and a gas-powered model (G84) based on the established CLAR platform. Electric M3 Price "in the Same Ballpark" with Gas-Powered Model BMW For the first time ever, BMW M enthusiasts will have two different M3 models to choose from, even though they will look very similar. And now we also learn that they will cost roughly the same. BMW sales boss Sylvia Neubauer told Autocar that the electric M3 and the six-cylinder M3 will cost roughly the same, which basically means that customers’ personal preference will be the main purchasing decision factor. “The good news is that from a pricing perspective, that are in the same ballpark,” Neubauer said, without providing an estimate. She added that offering the two M3s alongside each other will give customers “the choice.” BMW While the two cars will look nearly identical, there will be slight styling differences related to their powertrain type, though. "There will be functional differences that lead to a different design in some areas of the car, but when you look at them, you will see that they are twins,” the executive told Autocar. Neubauer also pointed out that regardless of the powertrain the choose, customers can be sure that they will be getting a a true BMW M car. “When we talk about the BMW M3, it’s the M3 no matter the drivetrain. The driving experience must be true, and you decide it you want EV or ICE,” she said. Asked how will BMW win over existing BMW M owners who may be reluctant to switch to an all-electric architecture, Neubauer suggested that a test-drive should suffice. “We need to get you into the cars,” she said. All-Electric M3 Will Debut First With a Lot More Power SH Proshots/Autoblog The all-electric BMW M3 will feature a four-motor powertrain with somewhere between 800 and 900 horsepower, according to unnamed sources cited by BMW Blog. That will easily make it the most powerful BMW M production car ever built. The setup will enable both AWD and RWD modes, electronically controlled torque vectoring and blistering acceleration, with a 0-60 sprint likely in under 3 seconds. The all-electric M3 is rumored to enter production in Munich in March 2027. SH Proshots/Autoblog The gas-powered BMW M3 (pictured above as a test prototype) is likely to carry on with the same 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine, although BMW Blog sources claim it will come as a mild-hybrid for the first time, with a with a 48-volt electric motor integrated directly into the 8-speed automatic transmission. BMW reportedly went down the mild-hybrid route after the plug-in hybrid M5 was widely criticized for being overweight. The base model is expected to deliver around 525 hp, though CS and CSL variants will likely deliver more. Sadly, most sources claim the gas-powered BMW M3 won’t offer a manual transmission. The G84 M3 is expected to enter production in July 2028, more than a year after its all-electric sibling. SH Proshots/Autoblog View the full article

America’s Ring Rivalry Heats UpSince last year, Chevrolet and Ford have been going back and forth over who has the best American car at the Nürburgring in Germany. Both brands have clocked sub-7-minute lap times, but the last laugh currently belongs to the Blue Oval after the Mustang GTD Competition secured the fastest time for an American road-going model at 6:40.835. Now, it seems Czinger wants to join the fray after a 21C was spotted making laps at the Green Hell. The California-based automaker is no stranger to lap records, having set records with the 21C at the Circuit of the Americas, Laguna Seca, and the Goodwood Festival of Speed. As such, it would be interesting to see how the hypercar would fare on the ultimate proving ground. Enter the New ChallengerPowering the Czinger 21C is a 2.88-liter twin-turbo V8 engine paired with three electric motors (one of which acts only as a generator), delivering a combined output of 1,250 horsepower. That matches the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, which set a 6:49.275 lap time at the Nürburgring. Ford has not revealed the horsepower figure for the Mustang GTD Competition, though it is said to make more than the original GTD’s 815 horsepower. Given that the track is 20.8 kilometers, or 12.9 miles, long, the 21C’s electric-motor setup could help it deliver power in slower sections before the twin-turbo V8 comes in with more boost. But then again, whether the 21C can put up a strong showing for the U.S. at the Ring is still up in the air. Car setup can make or break a record, while factors like weather, track conditions, and the driver also play a role. Czinger The Benchmark Is BrutalWhile the Ford Mustang GTD Competition is the fastest American road-going car at the Nürburgring, it sits second overall behind the Mercedes-AMG One in their respective category, which set a 6:29.090 lap time in 2024. The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is sixth fastest, with the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Manthey Kit, Porsche 911 GT3 RS Manthey Kit, and Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series slotting in between. Mentioning those nameplates makes it clear the Czinger 21C has a tall task ahead. But if anything, it feels like the right time for American brands to make more noise around the Ring. Only 80 examples of the 21C are planned to be produced, so seeing one, courtesy of CarSpyMedia, is pretty cool, and definitely something to keep an eye on. Czinger View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article View the full article

Most cars tend to be replaced by new generations every five or six years, typically with facelifts at the halfway point, but at Honda, some of its most popular nameplates will be stuck at the back of the revitalization queue much longer. According to a supplier memo seen by Automotive News, several high-volume vehicles will be living on until the end of the decade at the earliest, including the Odyssey, Accord, and HR-V. The same will reportedly be true of the Acura MDX and Integra, which will forgo next-generation updates until after 2030. The Vehicles Honda Is Keeping on Life Support and Why Honda Honda had been hoping to capitalize on a shift toward all-electric power, but the market hasn't followed Honda's predictions and subsequent investments, leading to the automaker's first-ever net loss. Honda has canceled three EVs for North America and instead decided to focus on hybrids, planning to launch 13 vehicles with next-gen hybrid technology from 2027. So, how does this affect the cars mentioned in the introduction? For the Odyssey, which has been updated twice since its last redesign in 2017, Honda will do little for the time being, with that new hybrid tech expected to arrive in March 2030. Honda had reportedly considered axing the Odyssey until it could launch an all-new model, but that was deemed too risky and may have led to Honda losing market share to the likes of the Toyota Sienna or Chrysler Pacifica. Related: 2026 Honda Passport vs. 2026 Honda Pilot: 5 Major Differences As for the Accord, this may go hybrid-only by early 2030, with the supplier memo indicating that the gas-only model will live a year longer than previously expected, through March 2030. The HR-V has also seen its production extended, but by two years, not one, with a redesign now expected by early 2032. Over at luxury arm Acura, the three-row MDX SUV will have been around for 10 years by the time a next-gen model arrives in early 2031, while the Integra sedan will get three more years of life, being produced through March 2032. Presumably, that means the Honda Civic will be mostly unchanged for the near future, too. What Comes Next for Honda's Big Sellers Honda View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article According to AutoNews, the Odyssey and Pilot will benefit from the development of a new V6 hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive. This is expected to deliver over 30 percent better fuel economy with a 10 percent acceleration boost versus the contemporary gas-only products, but no details on the other models mentioned in the memo were revealed. The problem is that, until the new Odyssey arrives in the next four years, dealers are losing customers to the AWD Toyota Sienna simply because front-wheel drive is the only choice. For the Accord, there is at least a hybrid version to compete with the Toyota Camry, which is hybrid-only, but it, too, will be showing its age by the time a redesign happens; the 11th-generation Accord was revealed in 2022 for the 2023 model year. Meanwhile, the third-gen HR-V has been around since 2021, though it only reached North America the following year. The Acura MDX also arrived in 2022 in its fourth generation, as did the Integra, both of which were launched for the 2023 model year. Clearly, all of Honda's most popular vehicles are already due for revision, and Honda will likely give all of them updates within the next year or two, but will tweaks be enough to retain buyer interest? Acura View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article View the full article

From the ArchivesBMW North America has a whole treasure trove of classics we'd like to drive someday. From early pioneers such as the 2002 and E9 Coupes, to modern classics like the E39 M5. The company is currently running a YouTube series on these, featuring some of the many cars in the collection. The series stars Steve Saxty, the author of countless automotive books, including BMW by Design, and Tom Plucinsky, the head of BMW Classic North America, a legend within the company's halls, and an all-around car guy. So far, the duo has covered the 2002 tii, 3.0 CSL, E26 M1, E39 M5, and most recently, the E52 Z8 and E86 Z4 M. It's definitely worth watching, especially if you're a huge fan of the brand. BMW/Youtube The Spotlight on the Z8 and Z4 M CoupeAs mentioned, the latest episode features the limited-run Z8 and not-so-limited Z4 M Coupe. On the surface, the two cars couldn't be more different, but Saxty and Plucinsky mentioned that they are intertwined in ways that connect the past to the present and even to the future of BMW sports cars. More specifically, the Z8 featured in the episode was an Alpina Roadster V8, an even rarer version of the Z8, wherein only 555 were ever made. As for the Z4 M Coupe, one can say that it's the opposite of the Roadster, in a cool way, though. Alpina Roadster V8Many Alpina models have defined the brand over the decades, and it's safe to say the Roadster V8 is one of them. Sure, there are rarer models that wore the Alpina badge, but this was the one and only time the company built an eight-cylinder roadster. It's easy to dismiss this model as a soft boulevard cruiser because of its automatic transmission. At the same time, it doesn't use the E39 M5's S62 V8; under the hood is an M62 V8 found in a 540i or 740i from the same era. Mind you, it's fettled by Alpina, meaning it's bored up from 4.4-liters to 4.8-liters, and power rose to 375 hp and 384 lb-ft. The design, done by Henrik Fisker, was unashamedly retro, marking a clear link to the 507 Roadster from the '50s. It's possibly the only time a BMW production model was intentionally designed to look like a classic model, and one that deliberately looked to the past to build a model for the present. Alpina BMW Z4 M CoupeThe BMW Z4 stands in stark contrast to the Z8 in design. It's also worth noting that Z8 production ended the same year the Z4 started, in 2003. Think of this then as a passing of the baton of sorts, even if the Z4 was smaller. But instead of looking to the past for its design, BMW looked ahead to define its modern roadster. It was, of course, designed at a time when Chris Bangle was at the helm of the company's design studios. Radical ideas were welcomed, and Anders Warming certainly got the memo when he penned the Z4 Roadster. We had to wait until 2005 for the Coupe, though, and that one was designed by Thomas Sycha. Then, in 2006, both M versions of the Z4 were finally unleashed. The Z4 M was effectively an antithesis to the Z8 Alpina Roadster V8. It was exclusively manual and had the same screaming naturally-aspirated S54 inline-six from the E46 M3. With its lighter body making better use of 330 hp and 262 lb-ft, it was raw, twitchy, and a thrill-a-minute ride when pushed. The irony here is that the Roadster V8 had a more relaxed and mature persona wrapped in a retro body, whereas the Z4 M offered old-school thrills with a futuristic (at the time) and forward-looking design. Legends in Their Own RightYou can like one over the other, but both the Roadster V8 and Z4 M deserve respect and attention. These cars were made during a time when BMW was a tad more adventurous, not just in design but also with products that were truly thrilling. It'll be a while before BMW even considers returning to the roadster market. The Neue Klasse was a massive investment for the brand, and niche models such as these will be taking a back seat in the meantime. Still, at least we can admire these fine roadsters that linked the past and the present, laying the foundations for the future. Tom Wood/RM Sotheby's View the full article