Experts Say More People Are Looking For Colorful New Cars As Gray Fades

You can tell by looking at almost any parking lot. Today, nearly 80% of new car buyers in America choose a neutral “grayscale” hue such as white, black, or silver/gray. But bolder colorways are also emerging. “Trend data clearly shows that pallets are evolving rather than stagnating,” says Gloria Jover, an automotive expert at New Jersey-based Pantone. Source: Car and Read More

Kansas Joins List Of States To Pass Racetrack Protection Law

Kansas joins a growing list of states to pass legislation aimed at protecting racetracks from civil lawsuits over noise and nuisance complaints. The Kansas House of Representatives passed House Bill 2416, known as the Kansas Motorsports Venue Protection Act, 122-0 (with three absent). The bill must be sent to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly before it can be passed. Source: Car Read More

Ferrari 12 Chilindori Recalled Due To Too Dark Window Tint

Ferrari is recalling 80 12 Cilindri models in the United States because the rear and side windows are too darkly tinted to comply with regulations. According to Documents submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationblack rear and side windows do not provide 70% light transmission. Ferrari will be his successor… Source: Car and Driver

Lamborghini Returns To Roots With New 2-door GT

At the 12 Hours of Sebring, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann said the company’s lineup was still missing a two-door grand tourer. Lamborghini plans to add a fourth model line by the end of this year, and the company has ruled out another SUV and sedan in favor of a two-door 2+2 GT car. This will mark a return to Lamborghini’s Read More

Leno’s Law Is Back, And This Time It’s More Likely To Hold True.

California’s classic car emissions exemption bill, colloquially known as “Leno’s Law,” is being considered again by lawmakers. The bill previously stalled in the California Assembly Appropriations Committee, but new provisions could help it pass. The first public hearing is scheduled for mid-April, with the bill’s co-sponsors… Source: Car and Driver

U.S. Auto Sales Expected To Decline 2.6% In 2026 Due To Ongoing War And Tariffs

In fact, sales in the first quarter of 2026 are not bad for the auto industry thanks to tax refunds, but there are concerns about the instability of the global economy. Industry analyst firm Cox Automotive predicts that 15.8 million new cars will be sold in the U.S. in 2026, down from 16.2 million last year. The winners are hybrid Read More

Jeep Reveals Concept For Next Cherokee Trailhawk

Jeep brought two more concepts to the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, in addition to the six concepts we looked at earlier. The Cherokee Upland has minor tweaks to the front bumper and larger tires, which could be a preview of the new Trailhawk trim. The Recon Overwatch is more extreme, with 34-inch tires, wide fenders, a green interior, Read More

1989 Dodge Aries, Chrysler’s Boxy Savior, Now Available At BaT

This is a rental Dodge that survived unscathed. It has low mileage and major parts have been replaced. These humble light cars played a heroic role in Chrysler’s modern history. There is a lot of debate about which cars are the most comfortable, which are the most practical, and which are the safest. But there’s no arguing about that… Source: Read More

Front-wheel Drive 2027 Chevrolet Equinox Eliminates CVT

2027 Chevrolet Equinox Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) are being phased out, According to GM’s vehicle ordering guide. Previously the only transmission available on front-wheel-drive Equinoxes, this replaces the traditional eight-speed automatic. The 8-speed automatic also replaces the CVT in other GM models such as GMC. Source: Car and Driver

Dodge’s New 6-cylinder Charger Vs. Old V8 Challenger

I had a chance to test Dodge, New 2 door charger six packI wanted to see how it would compare. Old Challenger R/T Scat Pack. In our testing, the V-8 Challenger had more grip and stopped from 110 mph in a shorter distance, but the six-cylinder Charger was faster to 60 mph. In addition to the increased vehicle weight, the Read More