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SuperVan’s incredible feat was inspired by the late Sabine Schmitz

The Ford Mustang GTD barely had any time to enjoy its Nürburgring record for American cars before Chevy came along and broke it with the Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X. Well, it didn’t take long for Ford to earn back some brownie points at the ‘Ring, but the Blue Oval has done so with the most unlikely rig: A Ford Transit, but this is not your average cargo van or practical people-mover.

This Ford Transit SuperVan 4.2 is what happens when the Ford Perform...

Can’t afford a Ranger Raptor? This could be the next best thing

In the first-ever collaboration between Roush Performance and Nissan, the two companies have come up with the 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X R, the most hardcore Frontier pickup you can get right now. Roush has plenty of experience with upgrading popular pickups, so this Frontier is not to be underestimated.

Priced at well under $50,000, the Frontier Pro-4X R delivers impressive all-terrain performance in the mid-size pickup segment, without the high price commanded by the Ford Ranger Raptor or even Chevy’s Colorado ZR2...

Comments Come As Tesla Robotaxis Arrive in San Francisco

Self-driving cars are still far from the mainstream technology many predicted they would be a decade ago, but a man who has done more than most to get them where they are are today is not impressed with Tesla's Robotaxi service, which just arrived in Waymo's home turf in the San Francisco Bay Area.

As CEO of Waymo, John Krafcik oversaw the commercial deals and negotiations with local governments that allowed the Google spinoff to shift from proof-of-concept to small-scale commercial ridesharing service. When asked his...

Has this Tesla just made the Model X irrelevant?

We got our first look at the more practical Tesla Model Y L a month ago, and now it has officially launched in China, introducing a host of cool new features to the vehicle in the process. Tesla has showcased some of these features in a series of new videos. This version of the electric crossover has a wheelbase stretched by almost six inches, allowing for much more comfortable three-row seating, the likes of which the normal three-row Model Y could never offer. Let’s take a closer lo...

Rising sales can’t hide deep losses

When you see a Lucid Air Sapphire drive by, it's hard not to stare. The $250,000, 1,234-horsepower luxury EV gets attention. Lucid is also getting its fair share of negative attention these days due to massive losses amounting to $790 million amid a record $259 million in revenue. Lucid's year-over-year sales volume of 3,309 vehicles is its best yet, but that doesn't cover up the fact that the company is struggling.

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Although Lucid vehicles get rave reviews from the motoring press, the real story behind the company is fa...

Safe driving is the new form of bragging rights

In South Korea, the country that's home to popular automotive brands like Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, traffic safety is taking a positive, more conscious turn with fewer incidents over the past five years.

But while the local governments in municipalities and major cities in the United States, like New York City, have implemented traffic safety initiatives like Vision Zero to help take action and spread awareness, a new report shows that the most prominent South Korean tech companies are making a positive impact on their country's...

Volkswagen has officially delivered its 1.5 millionth all-electric ID. model, a milestone reached in under five years since the first ID.3s rolled off the line in 2020. The landmark car was an ID.7 Tourer Pro, presented at VW’s Emden plant in Germany, a site that has become one of the automaker’s biggest electric hubs. It’s a statement that the once diesel-dominated brand has truly pivoted, at least in volume, to electrification.

That said, VW hasn’t been shy about experimenting with its customers, as UK buyers recently discovered when reports revealed Volkswagen UK is locking EV horsepow...

Tesla has nearly halved the cost of leasing some of its most popular cars in the UK after a brutal summer of sales. Model 3s that were nudging £600–£700 a month just a year ago are now going for as little as £252 plus VAT, while the Model Y has slipped under the £400 mark.

The deals aren’t advertised directly by Tesla, but leasing firms say the brand is quietly funneling them significant discounts to keep unsold inventory moving. It’s a way to protect headline retail prices while keeping the pipeline from jamming up with unclaimed EVs — a neat trick on pa...

New Ferrari Outsells The Classics

Few nameplates are more established on the auction circuit than Ferrari, and classic sports and race cars from the Prancing Horse—like the 250 GTO—typically garner the biggest bids. But a much more recent Ferrari—a unique build from an already-limited series—bucked that trend at this past week's 2025 Monterey Car Week auctions.

The 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3 Tailor Made known as "599+1" sold for $26 million at RM Sotheby's Monterey auction, the highest sale price ever for a Ferrari at auction, according to the automaker. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Ferrari...

Minor Updates Follow Previous Model Year's Refresh

The Trump Administration's tariffs have threatened to raise the prices of many new vehicles, but the 2026 Nissan Frontier holds steady. For the new model year, Nissan's midsize pickup truck starts at $33,845 after the mandatory $1,695 destination charge is applied. That's just $285 more than the 2025 model, and $185 of that comes from an increase in the destination charge.

Following a refresh for the 2025 model year, the Frontier enters 2026 with minimal changes. Nissan added a Dark Armor appearance package, more standard features for the Pro-X and Pro-4X off-road models, among other...

This is the V8-powered W206 C63 that Mercedes-AMG refused to build

The BMW M3’s chief rival—none other than the W206 Mercedes-AMG C63 S—is a cracking sports sedan, but its four-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain has not thrilled fans like the old V8. Going from a V8 to a four-pot hybrid was simply too big of a move from one generation to the next, which is why the hybrid power plant is set to be replaced. Until that happens, C63 fans will have to turn to aftermarket tuners to get the W206 C63 they r...

Monterey Car Week thrives on excess, and Brabus knew exactly how to steal headlines. The tuner unveiled its Rocket GTC Deep Red, a heavily re-engineered Mercedes-Benz SL that now churns out a staggering 986 horsepower and 1,342 lb-ft of torque. That power figure comes courtesy of a twin-turbo 4.5-liter V8 paired with a rear-axle electric motor, transforming the luxury roadster into something closer to a hypercar.

It rockets to 62 mph in just 2.6 seconds and tops out at 197 mph, which puts it in rare company among the fastest GTs in the world. Brabus isn’t shy about such projects—its 1,000-hp Mer...

A Modern Take on a Bold Porsche Classic

The Porsche Slantnose 911 was certainly unique. It's one of the automaker's more unusual experiments of the '80s, inspired by the marque's racing success with the 935. With a flat, elongated nose, the Slantnose was polarizing, yet it became a distinctive option for road cars. Decades later, the Slantnose 911 remains a reminder of Porsche's willingness to test design boundaries.

Gunther Werks, known for its meticulous reimaginings of air-cooled 911s, had never attempted a Slantnose interpretation until now. At The Quail during Monterey Car Week, the company unveiled Project...

VW’s physical buttons can’t come back soon enough

The backlash that Volkswagen faced after switching to touch-based controls in recent years was so bad that the German brand eventually admitted its mistake and started reintroducing conventional buttons.

This still leaves a generation of VW vehicles with frustrating touch controls that are distracting and hard to use on the move. It’s specifically the brand’s touch-sensitive capacitive steering controls that have left customers irate, and these controls have now led to a class action lawsuit. According to the plaintiffs, the controls are not just ann...

Porsche celebrates 50 years of Andial with new GT3 design pack

Formed in 1975, Andial was once a successful American motorsports and tuning company with its cars and engines achieving victories at almost every key racetrack in North America. One of Andial’s star cars was the Porsche 935-L, which competed in some of the most extreme endurance races of the period.

To celebrate 50 years of Andial, Porsche has unveiled a new livery package for the current 911 GT3, one of the 911 lineup’s most track-focused models. Like any optional package from Porsche, this one is going to cost...

The Final Run of Ford's Storied Supercar

In 2015, the Ford GT made a splash as it marked the return of a storied nameplate. It's directly linked to the GT40 that had once conquered Le Mans, but the new car went beyond its retro-inspired predecessor, adopting a modern carbon fiber chassis, active aerodynamics, and a twin-turbocharged V6.

Production was always meant to be limited, and over the years, Ford delivered 1,350 customer cars. These included road-going versions as well as the Mk II track-only model. That seemed to be the end, but nearly a decade later, Ford...

A Nod to Sixty Years of Bronco

Ford is marking the Bronco's 60th birthday with a mix of special projects that reflect both heritage and modern flair. Following the 60th Anniversary Edition package and the custom Silver Lake Dunes builds, the company has introduced another one-off to commemorate the milestone: the Bronco Roadster Concept. 

The inspiration for the Bronco Roadster comes from the original 1966 U13 Bronco Roadster, the most stripped-down and playful of the three launch body styles. Marketed as "the world's first four-wheel-drive sports car," the U13 carried the spirit of an off-road Mustang m...

Honestly, it might be worth every penny

When you hear someone mention a half-million-dollar car auction, you probably think of a vintage Ferrari, a Bugatti Veyron, or the latest Ferrari SUV. But there’s something far more unexpected commanding that sort of money on Bring a Trailer: a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing replica built by the legendary Anton “Tony” Ostermeier. 

Sure, it’s a replica, but it’s far from your typical kit car, held together by gaffer’s tape. Ostermeier's Gullwing Cars company, founded in the 1980s by a former Mercedes-Benz employee, represents the gold standard of 3...

A Different Kind of RUF

RUF Automobile has long stood apart in the Porsche ecosystem, transforming 911s into machines worthy of wearing their own badge. From the insanely awesome Yellowbird of the late 1980s to the modern CTR Anniversary, the German manufacturer has specialized in hand-built sports cars that blur the line between Porsche derivative and standalone creation.

In 2020, the company surprised us with a concept that went against its usual low-slung, high-speed formula – the RUF Rodeo, an off-road take on the 911 silhouette. What began as a showpiece has now become a full-fledged production model, wi...

Accessible V8s are rare, but here’s one of them

In recent months, the V8 engine has had a bit of a revival. Dodge’s CEO hinted that the Hemi V8 would be returning to the new Charger, while Jeep will be expanding the availability of its V8 across its range. Before that, Ram reintroduced the V8 engine option for its 1500 pickup. 

What hasn’t changed is that the average V8-powered vehicle is pretty pricey to buy. That brings us to the subject of this piece: If you want a practical SUV but are des...

The Toyota Camry is such a dominant force in the midsize sedan segment that it can be all too easy to overlook the competition, which would be a shame. Among the Camry’s competitors, the Honda Accord and Hyundai Sonata are two of the best. Both deliver practical, efficient motoring with enough tech to keep the kids happy and enough safety features to appease the parents. But they also go about their duties in unique ways. Here are five of the main differences between the 2025 versions of the Accord and Sonata.

Related: 2026 Toyota Camry Vs. 2026 Kia K5: 5 Ma...

If you’re in Canada hoping to get behind the wheel of Hyundai’s quirky little pickup, the Santa Cruz, you might be waiting longer than expected. The issue isn’t supply shortages or factory delays, but something far more political: a tariff fight that has left truckloads of Canadian-bound models parked just south of the border with no clear way in.

No Access to The Land of The Maple

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Built in Alabama, the Santa Cruz usually makes its way north without fuss. But earlier this year, the US added a 25% tariff on imp...

A Restomod Specialist with a Cult Following

Apart from outfitting 911s, Gunther Werks has built a reputation for turning classic Porsche sports cars into precision-engineered, high-performance machines that blend old-school character with modern capability. Known for its reimaginings of the 993-generation 911, the California-based company has produced projects such as the 400R, Turbo, and GWR, each designed with a specific performance and design philosophy. 

Every Gunther Werls build starts with a stripped and restored chassis, reshaped with bespoke carbon-fiber bodywork, and fitted with engines developed in partnership with performance specialists. The company’s work has attracted a l...

Ringbrothers Takes On A British Classic

Ringbrothers has earned a reputation as one of the most meticulous custom car builders in the world. From reimagined muscle icons like the Plymouth Barracuda to outrageous restomods such as its Dodge Charger "Tusk," the Wisconsin-based shop has shown an ability to balance power with craftsmanship. Every project is a bespoke creation, usually involving thousands of hours of work, and each one carries the Ringbrothers hallmark of blending artistry with performance.

At this year's Monterey Car Week, the company unveiled its most ambitious project yet: the Octavia. Based on...

But Is It Too Nice To Risk Taking To A Circuit?

For 2025 Monterey Car Week, San Marino-based restomod firm Eccentrica is rolling out a more track-focused version of its Lamborghini Diablo upgrade package. Designed for "occasional track days," according to the company, the Titano Package sharpens the Diablo in a way Lamborghini never did when the V12 supercar was in production.

The package includes suspension changes, a new ECU map, and subtle styling changes, all of which will be shown off on a new build called the Pacchetto Titano at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering...

With a targeted price tag of just $30,000, the new battery-electric pickup Ford Motor Co. announced this week promises good news for buyers looking for an all-electric truck that won’t break the bank. Costing barely half as much as the typical EV sold in the U.S. this year, Ford is betting it will position the automaker as one of the leaders in the EV market.

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That could be bad news for another brand focused solely on the affordable EV segment, the Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto, which in April revealed its own electric pickup it...

TikTok creator wyattwebsterrr might have just pulled off one of the wildest DIY tuning experiments yet. He recently bought a 2007 BMW 335i for $1,500. Of course, for that price, it wasn't perfect. It sat on 240,000 miles and needed a new transmission, which he paid just $200 for. Other than a straight-pipe exhaust, the BMW was completely stock. Then, he asked ChatGPT to write a custom tune. The result is a beater that would outrun a brand-new BMW 3 Series.

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Bentley Reveals New One-Off To Show Off

Monterey Car Week is in full swing, and Bentley is joining the festivities by revealing a new one-off creation at The Quali, A Motorsport Gathering. After the Mulliner Bespoke Studio launched a new color palette a little more than a month ago, it is now showcasing a new Ombre finish on a Bentley Continental GT, with this example transitioning from Topaz paint at the front to Windsor Blue at the back. On paper, it sounds simple, but the process for each car painted like this requires immense skill and precision.<...

Gordon Murray Special Vehicles Makes Grand Debut

Gordon Murray Automotive, responsible for the T.50 and T.33 variants, now has a sister company specializing in the sorts of bespoke creations that turn exotics into generational works of art. It's called Gordon Murray Special Vehicles, and the first two creations to be commissioned are named S1 LM and Le Mans GTR, making their debut at Monterey Car Week. As their names hint, they pay tribute to the McLaren F1 LM and GTR of Le Mans fame, and they give the great Gordon Murray opportunities to further improve on iconic...

Base Camry offers unbeatable value, while top model threatens some premium models

Although still early in its life, it’s safe to say that the all-new Toyota Camry has been a success. Not only is this hybrid-only sedan highly efficient and good to drive, but it has been performing well on the sales charts, too. If you’re considering a new Camry, you may wonder which of the four trims is best. We’ve already compared the lower two trims, but how different is the entry-level LE to the top-spec XSE, and is the latter worth its $6,200 price...

A Segment Leader With New Pricing

The Ford Explorer remains a major player in the U.S. midsize SUV market, with more than 104,000 units sold in the first half of 2025. That performance puts it ahead of all rivals, thanks in part to a refreshed model that arrived for the 2025 model year. Now, Ford is making another move to stay on top — by cutting prices for 2026.

The base 2026 Explorer Active starts at $38,330, which is $1,720 less than before, while the Platinum trim drops by $1,695 to $50,830. There’s also a new Tremor model replacing the Timberline, positioned for ligh...

From Revuelto to Fenomeno

The Lamborghini Revuelto cemented its place in history when it debuted in 2023 – not just because it's the flagship successor of the Aventador. With a new V12 plug-in hybrid powertrain and 1,001 horsepower, it became the most powerful production model in Sant’Agata’s history. For a time, it stood as the ultimate expression of Lamborghini’s performance capability. That distinction now belongs to the Fenomeno, unveiled at this year’s Monterey Car Week.

The Fenomeno joins Lamborghini’s Few-Off program, a series of ultra-lim...

A Different Kind of 60th Anniversary Celebration

Ford is marking the Bronco’s 60th anniversary in more ways than one. Alongside the official 60th Anniversary Edition package revealed a few weeks ago, the brand has also created two special project vehicles.

Called the Bronco Silver Lake Dunes Project Vehicle and the Bronco Sport Silver Lake Dunes Project Vehicle, these builds celebrate Michigan’s dune country, a place closely tied to the Bronco’s history. 

But there’s a catch: Ford isn’t putting these versions into production. Instead, they’ve been designed so that customer...

The brand needs a bigger SUV sooner rather than later

The Mitsubishi Montero hasn’t been sold in the U.S. in almost two decades. The legendary off-road icon and Dakar Rally champion is also known as the Pajero in overseas markets, where it’s still sold today. There's also a smaller Pajero Sport. If you take one look at Mitsubishi’s American lineup, you’ll find that there’s a gaping off-roader-sized hole that the Montero left behind. Spy shots of a new Montero prototype on testing grounds have hit the web, and that makes it more than...

The 2026 Charger’s power and drivetrain specs are turning heads

Many auto enthusiasts were understandably sad to see the storied V8 Challenger exit Dodge’s production lineup. However, muscle car fans will soon be able to enjoy the 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack, and this new lineup’s specs make the V8 Challenger’s phaseout an easier pill to swallow. Starting at $49,995, the 2026 Charger Sixpack comes with a new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine available in two outputs. The base R/T Charger produces 420 horsepower, 468 lb-ft of torque, and comes standard with all-wheel drive (AWD). In comparison, the 2023 Challenger R/T, which...

From the screen to the auction block

Celebrated filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola is considered by critics, cinephiles, and Letterboxd enthusiasts as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. Although he is known for classics such as The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now, the Detroit native has a connection to cars that goes a little further beyond the middle name his parents bestowed upon him.

One of Coppola's personal passion projects was a film about someone whose story he witnessed during his childhood: Preston Tucker, a man who attempted to carv...

Four of the biggest names in the trucking industry are taking California to court, arguing the state should not be allowed to enforce its tough new emissions rules. California is no stranger to strict vehicle laws, often ranking high among states with the strictest traffic laws. But this fight is less about speed limits and seat belts, and more about how clean heavy-duty trucks need to be in the future.

The Dispute at the Heart of the Case

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Daimler Truck North America, Volvo Group North America, Paccar, and International Motors (formerly...

Partnership Will Focus On Full-Size Trucks

Holley, a prominent manufacturer of speed parts like its ubiquitous carburetors, and Callaway Cars, best known for its modified Corvettes, are teaming up to "develop and launch a line of performance packages for GM trucks and SUVs," the companies said in a press release. Holley and Callaway didn't say when the first of these performance packages would be available, though.

The partnership will combine Callaway's engineering expertise with Holley's sales and marketing infrastructure to "reach even more enthusiasts with turnkey, dealer-approved solutions," the release said. The "dealer-approved" part is...

In a motorsport first, McLaren will auction its yet-to-be-raced 2026 Formula 1 car during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend on December 5, alongside its upcoming IndyCar entry and 2027 WEC hypercar. The winning bidder will not only get their car — but also they will get VIP paddock access, behind-the-scenes involvement in development, and a leased 2025 display car to show off until the real thing arrives in 2028.

McLaren is approaching this event as if it were its own personal Monterey Car Week — a stage for prestige, spectacle, and the kind of high-profile moments that cement a brand’s legacy. It recalls the tim...

Nearly one in 10 Carvana sales are electric vehicles in Q2 2025

Carvana has been making headlines over the past couple of years with its significant stock rebound, but fewer may be aware of its noteworthy gains in electric vehicle (EV) sales during the same period. EVs accounted for nearly one in 10 Carvana sales during Q2 this year, a surge jump-started by an expanded inventory. More specifically, EV and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales increased from 2.3% of Carvana’s retail unit sales to 9% between Q2 2023 and Q2 2025, the company’s highest mix to date. While SUVs have passed seda...