Autos

3X Ford GT on PCH in California

Went out with a couple Ford GTs today. Just a clip I put together for fun with the rolling B-Roll. Full video with a gt coming in a few weeks! For awesome photos check out Jonathan Harper’s instagram @JBH1126 Enjoy The Ford gt was a 2005-2006 model from Ford in honor of the GT40 which won the LeMans and was featured in the film Ford versus Ferrari. The 3 GTs featured in this quick video are all unique. One matte black with hre wheels, one gloss black with a lowering kit, and 1 white with a custom exhaust.

Audi's Awesome V12-Powered Diesel SUV Never Made It Into America

A V12 is cool, but a diesel one? Too bad we never got to see it in the US.

2000HP R8 vs 1100HP 765LT – Insane Drag Race!

An explosive drag race featuring some of the fastest machines on the planet — a 2000HP Twin-Turbo Audi R8 V10, 1100HP McLaren 765LT, 900HP BMW M140i, 900HP Opel Kadett GSI, and Ferrari 812 GTS. Turbocharged fury meets Italian V12 perfection — which car takes the win?

Former NASCAR Cup Series driver joins new expanded team for 2026 season

Viking Motorsports have added a second car to their lineup for the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and the team have moved for an experienced driver

The future just drove by: Why China’s EV revolution is leaving the world in the dust

If you want to see the future of the automobile, you don’t go to Detroit, Wolfsburg, or even Silicon Valley anymore. Yo

7 Japanese Cars That Are Secretly Becoming Collector’s Items

These 7 Japanese vehicles are becoming increasingly rare and hard to find intact. If you can buy one of these gems, hold on to it forever.

Trump's new auto fight fueled by politics and affordability

Auto standards are the latest energy policy fight to get subsumed into the politics of affordability that look slated to dominate the midterms. Why it matters: Contra the late Kris Kristofferson, freedom's just another word for ... cheaper vehicles. That's what Trump officials claim by naming their rollback of auto mileage rules the "Freedom Means Affordable Cars" plan. Catch up quick: The White House and Transportation Department on Wednesday...

California’s ban on self-driving trucks could soon be over

Revised rules in California would allow self-driving trucks to test on public highways. The rules also close a loophole allowing police to issue tickets for driverless vehicles.

Drivers don’t want Trump’s gas guzzlers | Perspective

Polls show drivers want better MPG. Trump says they want cheaper cars. Someone's misreading the road.

These are the most popular cars in New York

Despite the state's colorful reputation and history, the vehicles on New York's roads tend towards standardized monochrome conformity.

Japan's only front-engine RWD V12 car: The Toyota Century G50

The unique Toyota Century G50 is Japan's sole front-engine, rear-wheel drive V12 car.

Can a Manual 911 Turbo Hit 330 KM/H?

This 820HP 9ff Porsche 911 Turbo with a manual gearbox is a true Autobahn weapon. Watch it scream to 330 km/h with brutal acceleration, pure turbo sound, and full POV driving — filmed by AutoTopNL.

League City police investigate GMC, Chevy thefts, urge owners to take action to protect their vehicles

Two large pickup trucks have become hot items in League City.

Ready to Snag Some Car Swag? A Girls Guide to Cars Is Hosting a Massive Giveaway!

Tis the season to win some cool car gear! As we spend the year test driving cars, attending auto shows […]

Will EVs kill the auto enthusiast

The 6 most modern but least reliable Japanese vehicles

Modern Japanese Car Reliability Shock: The 6 Least Dependable Models, According to Consumer Reports Data.

Bigger battery, bigger car? Porsche just said no to the 911’s mid-life crisis

Porsche is standing firm on its decision not to incorporate a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) system into the 911, prioritizing the preservation of the sports car's DNA. While the 911 has evolved to become larger and more luxurious over time, embracing certain electrification trends, Porsche refuses to compromise the vehicle's fundamental pa...

Ford CEO Jim Farley celebrates $1 billion 'common sense victory'

Ford CEO Jim Farley was at the White House Wednesday.

Why she chose a BMW M2 DCT over BMW M4 - ANSWRD

Niel upgraded from a Mini Cooper S to a bmw M2. She bought this car before the M2 cs had been unveiled. Ironically her license plate makes people want to race all the time! The M3 and M4 were also great options but the M2 was too sweet to pass up. Here’s her experience so far with the M2 (non-competition). Find more of Niel’s car adventures on her Instagram @turrbokitty This M2 is stock so you can get the true experience of what M2 ownership is like straight from the dealer lot! Personally if I had an M2 I would go for a Stage 1 tune, smaller wheels, valved catback exhaust, and possibly a roof wrap. The hardest decision is dct or manual trans. answrd is a series of car reviews by real owners. Not automotive journalists like Chris Harris, Doug Demuro or The Straight Pipes. Cars in this series include the Gaglardi Vex, Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 600LT, Ferrari F12/F430 and 458 Italia, Acura NSX, Corvette, FRS, BMWs, Drift Cars and others!

Best used cars: 10 top picks for December 2025

These safe, reliable cars and SUVs will save you thousandsBy Jeff S. BartlettFor decades, Consumer Reports has presented 10 Top Picks among new vehicles, spotlighting the cars, SUVs, and trucks t...

Electric car demand sinks as drivers face pay-per-mile tax

Demand for electric cars has stalled as Rachel Reeves prepares to hit them with a new pay-per-mile tax. Electric vehicle (EV) sales grew at their slowest rate in two years in November, at just 3.6pc, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Mike Hawes, the chief executive of the SMMT, tied the slowdown to the...

Lotus pivots to a plug-in hybrid lineup

Lotus is rewriting its electrification story, stepping back from an all‑battery future and committing instead to a new generation of plug‑in hybrids that promise supercar performance with usable range and rapid refueling. The move marks a sharp turn for a brand that only recently pledged to go fully electric, and it signals how quickly the […]

10 Luxury SUVs That Nail The Sweet Spot Between Comfort And Performance

These premium SUVs are fast without compromising on prestige.

GM puts $900M into New York plant for truck engines

General Motors is pouring nearly $900 million into its New York engine complex, a bet that big trucks and V8 powertrains will remain central to its business even as the industry races toward electrification. The move centers on a sweeping upgrade of the company's Tonawanda Propulsion plant outside Buffalo, positioning it as a hub for...

10 least reliable cars of 2026

Consumer Reports' annual surveys of over 380,000 vehicles reveal which models have the greatest risk of problemsBy Jon LinkovSteven ElekDriving a new car home from the dealership is an exciting e...

Corvette got 200 more horsepower due to Chevy supply chain issues

This is Jeff and his 2017 C7 Corvette Grand Sport. It makes close to 800 horsepower at the crank on 91 octane gas and even more on 93. Enjoy the story and comment if you've owned a C7! answrd is a series of car reviews by real owners. Not automotive journalists like Chris Harris, Doug Demuro or The Straight Pipes. Cars in this series include the Gaglardi Vex, Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 600LT, Ferrari F12/F430 and 458 Italia, Acura NSX, Corvette, FRS, BMWs, Drift Cars and others! 0:00 Intro 0:20 Jeff's Entry to Race Tracks and Corvettes 1:32 It's a great Value 1:45 Porsche GT3Rs vs Corvette Grand Sport 2:15 The Engine Blew Up 3:00 Wheel Horsepower (Dyno tested) 3:25 Favorite Thing about the Corvette C7 SuperCharged 3:36 Least Favorite Thing 4:13 Modifications 6:06 The Army Green Wrap Details This Corvette has the 757 Horsepower Callaway Corvette Z06 SC757 package which is an LT4 engine with a large supercharger that fits 2014 - 2019 Vettes. There will be another video with Jeff answering further questions on the process!

Ford Falcon: America's First Compact Car and Rally Racing Legend

The Ford Falcon was America's first purpose-built compact car, debuting in 1960. It then became a successful rally racer.

Smallest Cars in US History? These Forgotten Gems Still Exist

Microcars were odd, tiny and impractical—now they’re some of the most fascinating machines in history.

Ford Focus RS review - $20,000 in mods

John from Rally Innovations and Max share their Ford Focus rs builds. Both are built for Autocross and The Rally Innovations Sema Build Focus rs was built in partnership with Ford Design. These two share their favorite and least favorite things about the Focus RS, why they upgraded from Focus st and what modifications they recommend first. answrd is a series of car reviews by real owners. Not automotive journalists like Chris Harris, Doug Demuro or The Straight Pipes. Cars in this series include the Gaglardi Vex, Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 600LT, Ferrari F12/F430 and 458 Italia, Acura NSX, Corvette, FRS, BMWs, Drift Cars and others! Hope you like the video, it's the first time I've ever interviewed two car enthusiasts at once! -Ben

A 28,000-car study just exposed which plug-in hybrids keep their power—and which fall apart

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) offer a clear advantage, as they can charge like full EVs and drive on electric power alone. But just like all-electric vehicles, their batteries gradually lose capacity over time. A new large-scale analysis has uncovered major brand-to-brand differences: some PHEVs retain nearly 90 percent of their battery ...

First-time EV owner gives honest feedback after one month of driving: 'I just want to warn you'

"Congrats man!" First-time EV owner gives honest feedback after one month of driving: 'I just want to warn you' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Pontiac G8: The Brilliant Muscle Car Hampered By GM's Mistakes

The G8 could have reshaped and potentially saved Pontiac, but it was hamstrung by poor decision making and economic conditions.

Tuner monsters – Urus, RS4, TT RS & more!

A lineup of extreme tuner builds goes head-to-head on the drag strip: 1800HP Porsche 997 ES1XXX, 1010HP Jeep Trackhawk, 1088HP Audi RS4, 1011HP Lamborghini Urus, and 850HP Audi TT RS. Turbocharged fury, brutal launches, and insane speed — which monster wins?

Tesla FSD 14: How close are we to fully autonomous robotaxis?

Tesla’s FSD 14 is pushing the boundaries of autonomous driving, but near misses highlight ongoing safety challenges. This video explores its potential as a robotaxi platform.

Porsche GT3 991.2 choosing PDK over manual owner's review - ANSWRD

Jeany takes us for a ride in her Porsche 991.2 GT3 equipped with carbon sport bucket seats and a 7-speed pdk transmission. With over 7,000 miles and 2 track days, Jeany has lots of experience with her GT3 and also owns a Porsche Cayman track car as well as a Macan daily driver. answrd is a series of car reviews by real owners, not automotive journalists like Chris Harris, Doug Demuro, or The Straight Pipes. Cars in this series include the Gaglardi Vex, Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 600LT, Ferrari F12/F430 and 458 Italia, Acura NSX, Corvette, FRS, BMWs, Drift Cars, and others! #Porsche #991GT3 #PorscheGT3 #CarReview Time stamps: 00:00 - 00:15 Intro 00:16 - 01:14 The story of getting a GT3 over 4.0 rs 01:15 - 01:23 Acura nsx ad break 01:24 - 02:05 Ownership so far 02:06 - 02:50 Favorite Thing 02:51 - 04:12 Least Favorite Thing 04:13 - 04:52 Spoiler Alert it's hard to see 04:53 - 06:25 Choosing pdk over Manual 06:26 - 6:52 Front axle lift 06:53 - 08:45 Is it too good for the street?

BMW may add gas engines to its biggest EVs

BMW is weighing a significant shift in its electric strategy, exploring whether to pair its largest battery-powered models with gasoline engines that act purely as range extenders. Instead of abandoning EVs, the company appears to be testing a hybridized middle ground that keeps electric drive at the center while easing the anxiety that still surrounds […]

Is the 2026 Rivian R1S Quad Motor Worth $124,490? Strengths and Weaknesses Revealed

The 2026 Rivian R1S Quad Motor set a very high bar for me (and should for other automakers taking notes) because of its well-roundedness and capability for the price. It can tow 7,700 pounds, it can comfortably seat seven people, is astonishingly capable off-road, comes with trendsetting software, ...

11 people injured when AC Transit bus crashed into auto body shop Tuesday

Eleven people were hurt in an East Oakland crash that sent an Alameda-Contra Costa Transit bus careening into an auto body shop Tuesday afternoon, according to AC Transit officials. At about 1:15 p.m., an AC Transit bus carrying eight passengers and one driver was going through the intersection at Foothill Boulevard and 68th Avenue when […] The post 11 people injured when AC Transit bus crashed into auto body shop Tuesday appeared first on Local...

New luxury electric car sparks controversy ahead of release — here's what you need to know

Since its initial concept launch, this EV has yielded mixed feedback. New luxury electric car sparks controversy ahead of release — here's what you need to know first appeared on The Cool Down.

Toyota's San Antonio-made hybrid vehicles thrive as its other EV models struggle

The hybrid Sequoia and Tundra, which are manufactured at the South Side plant in San Antonio, both grew in sales, while sales for the North American division's electrified vehicles decreased by 6%.

Subaru prices 2026 Trailseeker EV from $41,445 including destination

Subaru has announced pricing and performance details for the 2026 Trailseeker, the company's second fully electric model for the U.S. market. The all-electric SUV will reach retailers in early 2026 with a starting MSRP of $39,995 before destination. Including Subaru's $1,450 delivery charge, the effective starting price is $41,445. The Trailseeker enters the lineup as ... Read more The post Subaru prices 2026 Trailseeker EV from $41,445...

10 Fastest Cars You Can Get With A $30,000 Bill

Looking for a car that thrills without breaking the bank? With under $30,000, you can grab some of the fastest, fun-to-drive cars on the market.

Toyota's 2024-2025 SUV Lineup: Your Ultimate Guide to the 10 Best Models for Every Adventure

Toyota's 2024-2025 SUV Lineup: Your Ultimate Guide to the 10 Best Models for Every Adventure

This new electric Renault might be the coolest city car of 2025

Renault’s latest electric car brings retro style and modern tech together in a surprisingly polished package. It offers impressive range for its size, a smart interior design and features you normally only see in larger EVs. In this quick 10 minute review, we cover performance, charging, driving feel and all the clever touches that make this Renault stand out.

If President Trump wants kei cars built and sold in America, it'll be a regulatory nightmare

Federal motor vehicle safety standards and emissions regulations stand firmly in the way of Americans buying tiny new cars of the likes seen in Asia.

McLaren 600LT 1 year of ownership review

answrd is a series of car reviews by real owners. Not automotive journalists like Chris Harris, Doug Demuro or The Straight Pipes. Cars in this series include the Gaglardi Vex, Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 600LT, Ferrari F12/F430 and 458 Italia, Acura NSX, Corvette, FRS, BMWs, Drift Cars and others! Time stamps: 00:00 - 00:30 Intro 00:31 - 01:47 The story - choosing McLaren over Ferrari/Lambo 01:48 - 02:03 Favorite Thing 02:04 - 02:40 Least Favorite Thing 02:41 - 02:58 Modifications (exhaust) 02:59 - 04:07 Lease or Buy 04:08 - 04:40 Pulls in the 600Lt 04:41 - 05:45 Why 600LT instead of 570S 05:46 - 08:24 Delivery + custom order experience 08:25 - 09:07 Picking the paint color 09:08 - 09:47 Picking the wheels 09:48 - 10:29 Surprises as an owner 10:30 - 11:34 Daily driving comfort modes 11:35 - 12:40 Convertible or Coupe? 12:41 - 14:36 Reliability 14:37 - 15:50 Limp mode 15:51 - 16:53 Trading the 600LT Michael shares the story of him getting a McLaren 600LT, his first supercar which he chose over the Ferrari 458 Italia, the Audi R8, and the Lamborghini Huracan. Michael works in finance and also shares his tips on how to get the best deal on an exotic. He didn't follow that advice on this one as he wanted the experience of speccing his personalized supercar. Hear the story of Michael's ownership experience with the 600LT including constant service and meeting with the dealer a few times to get the spec to his liking.

Enphase begins US shipments of next-gen IQ EV charger 2

Enphase Energy has started U.S. deliveries of its next-generation solar-aware EV charger.

Tesla jumps to 9th place in Consumer Reports' 2026 reliability rankings, its highest position ever

Elon Musk’s Tesla just hit a record it’s never reached before. For the first time ever, the company made it into the top 10 most reliable car brands in the latest Consumer Reports ranking, released Thursday. According to that report, Tesla now holds the No. 9 spot out of 26 brands, after being ranked 17th […]

Porsche Just Built a Nuclear Power Plant and Hid It Inside an SUV

Porsche’s new Cayenne Electric is here, and the numbers are laughable. With 1,139 horsepower, 0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds, and charging speeds that defy physics, this isn't just an SUV - it’s a nuclear reactor with cup holders.

Stellantis says buyers flock to refreshed Ram and Jeep lineups

Stellantis NV touted promising signs of a turnaround at its Ram and Jeep brands after adding powerful engines and more options for vehicles without a plug.