We recently retested the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, and it was exactly as fast as Chevrolet claims. It went from 0 to 60 mph in 1.8 seconds and through the quarter mile at 155 mph in 8.9 seconds. That’s 0.3 seconds faster in both metrics than the first test, where Corvette engineers blamed dusty roads for the below-record numbers. this… Read More
The subcompact sedan America lost after 2024 lives on in other markets, wearing a bolder, meaner new face … Source: Car Scoops
Gas Charger sales exploded this year and are up 404 percent in Q2. Electric Charger is down 88 percent both in June and year-to-date. Hellcat’s confirmed return could widen gasoline Charger’s advantage. When Dodge launched the new Charger, it bet that electric muscle would win over grizzled gasoline enthusiasts. Instead, buyers have flocked to the petrol version that landed a Read More
of The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut recorded impressive acceleration times at the company’s airfield in Sweden. The car is powered by a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 engine, has no hybrid assist, and is rear-wheel drive only. It is faster than anything in terms of trap speed and can outrun hybrid rivals even without the aid of prepared surfaces. Sweden gave the world Read More
PROS ›› Stylish, plush cabin, strong performance CONS ›› Clumsy DCT, harsh engine, annoying blind-spot cameras Emzoom. Say it out loud and tell me it stirs anything. China’s GAC went with it anyway for its entry-level SUV, and then priced it so low that most legacy brands wouldn’t bother showing up to the fight. That fight starts with a car Read More
President Trump recently said he wants Ford and GM to limit owners’ repair rights and vowed to resolve a long-standing dispute between the two companies. Ford CEO Jim Farley responded to Trump’s comments and defended his company’s position. Interview with detroit free press. Despite a 2014 voluntary memorandum agreed to by major automakers… Source: Car and Driver
Mazda’s 2027 CX-30 lands in Europe with Matrix LED headlights, sharper safety tech, and two trims that will skip the U.S. entirely … Source: Car Scoops
Nissan Frontier 250th Anniversary Edition revealed for America’s birthday. Only 2,500 will be built in July. Available at no cost on the Pro-4X trim level. As the United States of America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4th, 2026, Nissan is gearing up for its own milestone. The Japanese automaker just built the one-millionth Frontier pickup truck at Read More
Mercedes-AMG has worked its magic on the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine in the GLE and GLS, increasing output from 530 horsepower to 603 horsepower. The active exhaust system produces a V-8 flat-plane crank sound, which is rare for an SUV. According to Mercedes-AMG, the GLE63 S accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and the GLS63 in 3.9 Read More
Texas is expected to sell approximately 197,000 vehicles this year, making it a growing percentage of total U.S. vehicle sales. … Source: Car Scoops