Lotus Esprit Transformed Into A Flashy Restomod

The Lotus Esprit is now a restomod, but Encor’s version looks great. IImproved in every way, but without the over-the-top styling, it’s Singer’s re-imagined Lotus version of the early 911. It doesn’t have much more power, but it weighs about the same as a Mazda MX-5 RF. Wrapping has begun for the new Encor Series 1, a reimagined original Lotus. Read More

Waymo Robotaxis Under Investigation For Driving Around School Buses

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has begun investigating an estimated 2,000 Waymo taxis. NHTSA’s Office of Deficiency Investigations reported reports of unmanned Waymo taxis failing to comply with traffic laws around stopped school buses. report Waymo said its vehicles drove in front of and around the stopped road. Source: Car and Driver

Refreshed Honda Pilot Will Be More Expensive For 2026

Honda has announced pricing for its 2026 Pilot lineup, starting at $43,690 in front-wheel-drive Sport trim, $1,995 more than the 2025 model. The rest of the lineup saw price increases as well, but the biggest increase went to the base trim. The refreshed Pilot is on sale now, with updated styling, a larger touchscreen, and improved features. Source: Car and Read More

GM Adds Native Apple Music, But Its EVs Still Don’t Support CarPlay

General Motors announced that it will add Apple Music to its in-vehicle infotainment system. Unfortunately, GM is sticking to its decision not to include Apple CarPlay in its EV models. Apple Music will be available from 2025 to 2026 Cadillac and chevrolet GM plans to roll out the app to the rest of GM’s vehicles. General Motors is in the Read More

Audi’s GT50 Concept Looks Like A Futuristic IMSA Racer From The ’80s

The disciples at Audi have built another concept car, this time a throwback to the IMSA racers of the 1980s. BLike the Audi RS3, the GT50 Concept has a turbocharged five-cylinder engine under the hood. The concept is beautifully executed and you can actually run and drive it. Working for a German car manufacturer doesn’t seem like much fun… Source: Read More

VinFast Begins Deliveries Of 2024 VF9 In The US

VinFast's second electric SUV, the three-row VF9, starts at $71,000 in Eco trim with a range of 330 miles. This price is $10,000 less than the previously listed base price, and all VF9s come standard with a head-up display and heated driver's seat. Deliveries of the 2024 VF9 are scheduled to begin in September. Updated November 21, 2024: Vinfast… Source: Read More

Testing Shows Plug-in Hybrids Are Sluggish In EV Mode

The Toyota Prius Prime and other plug-in hybrids are sluggish in EV mode in our acceleration tests. PHEVs are heavier than regular hybrids and have electric motors that are not as powerful as those of pure EVs, making it difficult for them to reach 60 mph on electric power alone. In electric-only mode, the Prius Prime and other PHEVs took Read More

An Extremely Rare 1991 Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo Has Been Spotted On Bring A Trailer

Overshadowed by its Geo Storm sibling and weakened by Isuzu's focus on SUVs, the second-generation Impulse is a forgotten gem, and the all-wheel-drive RS Turbo is both the quickest and rarest version. A high-tech pocket rocket, the Impulse also comes equipped with a Lotus-tuned suspension, passive rear-wheel steering, anti-lock brakes and a functional bonnet scoop. and… Source: Car and Driver

The 2001 Honda Prelude Type SH Is Today's Trailer Bring Recommendation.

Honda is bringing back a model with a great history: the Prelude. With its rev-happy 2.2-liter VTEC four-cylinder engine and crisp-handling chassis, this Type SH is sure to put a smile on your face. This final generation model is well equipped and looks great with its silver color against a black background. Confirmed to be returning as a sixth-generation model, Read More

The 2025 GMC Terrain Will Be Boxy Again And Will No Longer Have A Push-button Shifter.

The 2025 GMC Terrain enters its third generation with more truck-like styling, and the compact SUV no longer has a push-button shifter. In addition to a 15.0-inch touchscreen, the new Terrain is powered by a 175-horsepower turbo four-cylinder engine and a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the latter of which comes with a new eight-speed automatic transmission. The Read More