national weather bureau warned us About a major winter storm spreading across the Plains and poised to spread into the South Central, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast states over the next few days. Some of the expected impacts starting this weekend include “catastrophic ice accumulation” and “dangerously cold temperatures.” So you probably… Source: Car and Driver
of The Tommy Kaira ZZ is an ultra-light roadster that is little known outside of Japan. Thanks to the DOT’s 25-year rule, all first-generation production can now be imported. It’s lighter than the Lotus Elise, has up to 197 horsepower, and is extremely fast. The Department of Transportation’s 25-year rolling exemption for imported goods that violate federal law… Source: Car Read More
Dodge has officially ended production of the Hornet, which is produced in Italy, citing “changes in the policy environment.” The compact SUV is Dodge’s most affordable vehicle, starting at $31,990 for the 2025 model year. Hornet’s death followed a production shutdown that took effect last summer. It lasted only 3 model years. If you’re shopping… Source: Car and Driver
Rivian has applied for a patent for a rear tailgate that uses a motor to open and close the glass, allowing the rear glass to open independently. Perhaps more interesting than the tailgate is that Rivian’s patent indicates that it will use physical switchgear to operate the vehicle, rather than the on-screen buttons that current Rivians are limited to using. Read More
Genesis has announced a recall for 83,877 vehicles that may have a defective infotainment and gauge cluster screen. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the screens on affected models may suddenly restart while driving. In that case, important information such as fuel gauge and speedometer… Source: Car and Driver
A modified 911 Speedster? blasphemy! Still, this car is a prime example of ’90s tuning. Despite its attention-grabbing looks, this 911 also boasts ultra-low mileage. More than 30 years have passed since the mid-1990s, and the momentum is accelerating. I don’t mean to make you feel old, but if you remember Mark McGwire setting the home run record at the Read More
Ford has unveiled the 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC, a successor to the previous Shelby GT500 that sits between the standard Dark Horse and GTD. The SC is powered by a supercharged 5.2-liter V8, but Ford has yet to reveal power numbers or how or if the engine differs from the 815-horsepower GTD’s unit. Ford also comprehensively upgraded the suspension Read More
There was something unexpected here. It’s a bunch of Bentleys on rally car duty. The one-day event was held at Dirtfish, but it wasn’t just the Bentayga SUV that got its sides dirty. After all, a well-engineered turbocharged punch and all-wheel drive are great for crushing gravel. Bentley has spent decades carefully honing its classy image. Source: Car and Driver
Volkswagen is reportedly planning to change the name of its ID.4 electric crossover to ID. Tiguan is trying to further raise the profile of this model. The new naming structure comes in conjunction with a facelift for the crossover that brings the styling more in line with the combustion Tiguan. A Volkswagen representative declined a request for comment… Source: Car Read More
BMW is creating a unique soundtrack for its upcoming electric sports sedan, the M3, by recording various gas-powered M cars to create new sounds. In the video, BMW documents the inline-six engine from the F82 M4 GTS, the V8 engine from the E92 M3 GTS, and the V10 engine from the E64 M6. The iM3’s sound takes advantage of these Read More