BaT’s 1966 Honda S600 Roadster Was One Of Honda’s First

One of Honda’s first passenger cars was a sports car. With a 9,500 rpm redline and a 1,500-pound curb weight, this little roadster is part car, part motorcycle. This is a rare left-hand drive car made on the main island of Okinawa. In the mid-1960s, a Japanese journalist named Shotaro Kobayashi shipped a white Honda S600 to Europe. Source: Car Read More

Yamaha Features A New 7600 RPM, 200 Horsepower 4-cylinder Engine

New engine debuts used to be semi-regular. As cars evolved, so did their powerplants, with manufacturers regularly making seven-figure investments to develop new engines. Now that the transition to EVs is in full swing, that’s no longer the case. Major companies like Volkswagen have announced that there will be no new internal combustion engines… Source: Car and Driver

A 1981 Toyota 4×4 Pickup With Iconic Livery Is Today’s BaT Pick

The third-generation Toyota pickup was the first to offer four-wheel drive from the factory and helped popularize small off-road pickups. The factory graphics seen here are an early version of Toyota’s famous striped racing livery that would later be seen on Ivan Stewart’s truck. Very pretty, but not completely original. This truck looks showroom fresh, but it really isn’t… Source: Read More

EV Maker Fisker Reports Gloomy Outlook At 2023 Financial Results Conference

Emerging electric vehicle manufacturer Fisker announced a bleak outlook during its earnings conference, saying, “Fisker’s ability to continue as a going concern is in serious doubt.” The company said it delivered 4,929 Fisker Ocean EVs (pictured above) to customers in 2023 and confirmed it is in talks with major automakers. company… Source: Car and Driver

An Impressive 1974 BMW 3.0CSi Coupe Is Today’s Trailer Find

The E9 chassis coupe is one of BMW’s most beautiful creations. This example has benefited from a complete teardown and rebuild, and its fresh paint matches the original Golf Yellow. The inline-six and manual transmission are a blessing to drive, but you’ll also want to pull up a chair and just admire it. Modern BMWs certainly have a presence, but Read More

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Has Larger Battery And Rear Wiper

It looks like the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 will get some updates, at least based on the revealed Korean version. The available 77.4 kWh battery pack expands capacity to 84.0 kWh, significantly increasing range. These changes are expected to arrive in the U.S. for the 2025 model year. After 3 model years on the market, Source: Car and Driver

Hyundai, Toyota And Mazda Score High In IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

This week, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released its first list of: 2024 Top Safety Pick Award Winner. For 2024, the IIHS has made it more difficult for vehicles to earn a Top Safety Pick (TSP) or Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+) award. Despite the more stringent requirements, 71 models qualified for the award, led by Hyundai Motor Group. Read More

2025 Honda Pilot Comes In Black Edition, Base Price $41,000

The 2025 Honda Pilot has a new Black Edition, and the automaker has also announced pricing for the entire lineup. The top-of-the-line Black Edition comes with a variety of black trim around the vehicle. Honda also eliminated the base trim of the LX, moving the Pilot Sport to the entry-level position with a base price of $41,295. The fourth generation… Read More

2024 Jeep Wrangler Gladiator Special Edition Shows Beach Vibes

The 2024 Jeep Wrangler and its Gladiator pickup truck will be available as a limited-edition Beach Edition. Jeep will sell 500 beach-inspired Wrangler 4xes, starting at $62,290. Only 250 of his Gladiator Beach models will be sold for $52,390. Both Jeep Beach Editions can only be ordered in certain southeastern states, including: Source: Car and Driver

Karma Gyesera EV Is The Latest Evolution Of Fisker Karma

Karma Automotive, which emerged from Fisker Automotive’s bankruptcy in 2013, unveiled its first four-door electric vehicle at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. The Karma Gyesera is equipped with an electric powertrain that delivers 590 horsepower and 693 pound-feet of torque. Karma claims a 120.0kWh battery will give it a range of 250 miles, and sales are scheduled to begin on Read More