I built 10 bumper cars - and they're street legal

A FAMILY has become used to turning heads while driving their fleet of 10 bumper cars on California’s roads. In this week’s episode, vehicles are taken from the amusement park to the open roads. But Tom Wright, a builder, hadn't planned on taking the first fairground ride he worked on to the streets. He told us: “The purpose at the time was to restore it to its original lustre and put it in a showroom.” However, before finishing the project he decided that he also wanted the cars to be mobile. So, Tom used his engineering skills to move them onto the open road. He explained: “I decided to convert it to a six-speed Kawasaki 550cc motor.” Making these historic vehicles roadworthy was a challenge for him, some having been out of use for 80 years. “They were sitting outside riddled with rust, 18 inches on some of the cars and had to be cut off," Tom said. The bumper cars have also been added with some special features, such as wood exteriors to reflect the area they drive through. “The wheels are custom golf cart wheels because this is a California beach community," he said. Acquiring the first car, finding the right components, making the frames and sending the bodies for paint took a year to complete. All this hard work was worth it in the end, as they are “extremely fun to drive”. When Tom takes the 10 bumpers for a spin with friends and family they turn the heads of locals. “The smiles, waves and the honks make the hobby worth doing.”

The story of Japan’s tiny and quirky kei cars

Your pocket guide to Japan’s tiny, quirky and brilliant kei cars – including some of our favourite models

The rising danger for Tesla drivers, and what it could mean next

Tesla built its brand on the promise that high tech would make driving safer, cleaner, and more convenient. Instead, a growing stack of crash data, recalls, lawsuits, and even social backlash is reshaping what it means to sit behind the wheel of one of its cars. The rising danger for Tesla drivers is no longer […]

Newsom’s new budget wants to revive California rebate program for EVs

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s state budget proposal includes setting aside $200 million to revive California’s rebate program for the sale of electric vehicles, on the heels of the U.S. Congress and the Trump administration eliminating federal tax credits for EVs. Details — including how much buyers would receive — still have to be worked out and the proposa...

Cadillac F1 team reveals special edition testing livery for 2026 race car in Detroit

You'll be able to see it at the Detroit Auto Show.

9 all-new Toyota models revealed at the Brussels Motor Show 2026

Toyota revealed 9 all-new models at the Brussels Motor Show 2026. These are headed for the...

Akio Toyoda's new MR2 will be unveiled this week

Will it be a modified classic, or an all-new model?

Is the EV era already ending? China’s car market faces a 2026 sales cliff

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced on Friday that China's auto sales are expected to remain flat this year compared to last year. The organization expressed concerns that electric vehicle exports, which have been driving growth, may struggle to maintain last year's strong performance. In December 2025, China's auto sales fell to 2...

10 best affordable cars perfect for city driving (all under $35K)

City driving is easier with compact, fuel-efficient cars that are affordable, easy to park, and have safety features for navigating tight streets and traffic.

Mini JCW GP1 supercharged autobahn review

This rare 2006 Mini JCW GP1 delivers an old-school hot hatch experience, powered by a 1.6L supercharged engine producing 218HP. In this Autobahn test, it hits 232 km/h and shows off its raw, playful character, lightweight chassis, and signature GP features. With only 2,000 units ever made, it’s a future classic for true driving enthusiasts.

Is General Motors gaining momentum in China's NEV market?

General Motors’ GM new energy vehicle (NEV) sales in China totalled nearly 1 million units in 2025, representing more than half of the company’s total deliveries in the market. Both NEV volumes and penetration reached record levels, highlighting the rapid pace of GM’s electrification strategy. During the year, General Motors posted gains in both retail sales and market share in China. Combined deliveries from GM and its joint ventures totaled...

These sedans are ready for the track and cost under $40K

Sedans aren't dead and these cars prove it. You don't need a supercar to spend the weekend on the track!

Auto & transport roundup: Market talk

Find insight on Ferrari, Kia, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Auto and Transport sector.

Why Tesla licensing FSD changes the EV power balance

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving program just reached a critical moment. This video breaks down new developments around FSD, the possibility of licensing it to other automakers, and why China’s data rules matter more than most headlines suggest. While legacy executives talk confidently, the real competition is happening at the software and AI level. FSD isn’t about convenience—it’s about leverage. Systems win where marketing fails.

Tesla stock climbs around 1%: why is it bucking the general trend today?

Tesla stock traded higher on Monday, rising about 1% to around $449, even as the electric-vehicle maker faced renewed legal scrutiny over the design of its door handles. The stock’s modest gains came despite the filing of a new class-action lawsuit in Florida that alleges Tesla’s electronically powered, flush-mounted door handles are defective and ...

10 performance cars we think are surprisingly undervalued

SlashGear recognizes some undervalued gems in the performance car market as the era of manual, RWD cars with minimal electronic interference comes to and end.

Hundreds of cars contaminated after supplier error puts diesel in gas pumps

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Ferrari F12 ownership experience - real review + Corvette gains 200 horsepower due to Chevy supply chain issues

Kit shares his experience of owning 83 cars, with a particular highlight on his 2015 Ferrari F12berlinetta in Rosso Corsa. In a video, he explains his choice of the front-engined V12 Ferrari over the Aston Martin DBS and V12 Vantage, reflecting on his previous cars like the Porsche 991 GT3, McLaren 600LT, Porsche 718 Spyder, Ferrari California, and BMW M8 Convertible. This is part of the "answrd" series, featuring car reviews by real owners rather than automotive journalists such as Chris Harris or Doug Demuro. The series showcases a range of vehicles, including the Gaglardi Vex, Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 600LT, the Ferrari models F12, F430, and 458 Italia, Acura NSX, Corvette, FRS, and various BMWs and drift cars. Favorite F12 videos include "TERRIFYING! Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Review" from The Straight Pipes and Carfection's "Ferrari F12 Berlinetta: Last Of The Naturally Aspirated V12s?" The narrative also introduces Jeff with his 2017 C7 Corvette Grand Sport, which produces nearly 800 horsepower on 91 octane gas. Viewers are encouraged to engage with the story, especially if they own a C7.

8 cars, 8 minutes: Ferrari 812 GTS, Porsche 911 GT3 among $1.4 million in cars stolen, police say

The group of thieves were recorded on security cameras breaking into a dealership and stealing its most valuable cars in roughly the time it takes to hear "Stairway to Heaven."

This ultra-popular Chinese Model 3 rival just became an even bigger problem for Tesla

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Subaru trucks of the past and future

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Ford: hands free, eyes off driving is coming to a $30,000 EV

Ford is trying to do something that, until now, has belonged to six-figure luxury cars: put legally “eyes off” driving into a mass-market electric vehicle that costs about as much as a midrange crossover. The company is building a new $30,000 battery-powered pickup on a fresh platform and promising Level 3 autonomy that lets drivers […]

11 brand-new Audi SUVs and cars unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show 2026

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Who builds UPS trucks and where they’re made

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Tesla Plaid vs McLaren 765LT

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First drive in 2024 Corvette E-Ray hybrid (0-60 in 2.1 seconds)

Certainly! Here's a revised version of the YouTube video description with all links and additional text related to those links removed: Win a 2024 Corvette E-Ray 3LZ Convertible: Using promo code DRIVE615 at checkout gets you 50% more entries automatically! The giveaway is organized by the International Motor Racing Research Center. The last day to enter is 4/7. Yesterday, I went up to the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park (NCMSP) in Bowling Green Kentucky. I was fortunate enough to get to track the all new Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray on the track. Thank you so much to the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park. This has to be a world record to get a 0-60 time of 2-1 seconds in the all new 2024 E-Ray corvette. The Eray is Corvettes all wheel drive hybrid powered by both an electric motor and a 6.2L v8. These combined motors produce 655 horsepower and 575 LB-FT of torque. 0:00 E-Ray Launch Control 0:15 Drive615 Intro 0:30 C7 Z06 1:05 Enter Giveaway and win an E-Ray 3:30 E-Ray Stealth Mode 4:19 ERay is a Hybrid 6:15 Battery Recharge button 8:35 E-Ray exhaust and E-Ray revs 8:40 E-ray sound 8:50 Eray Driving impressions 9:30 Tracking an E-ray 11:11 pov E-Ray drive 18:40 E-Ray Launch Control Fail 18:55 2024 Corvette E-Ray Launch Control 19:00 E-Ray 0-60 #eray #corvette #0to60 The E-ray (Eray) is the first electrified all wheel drive corvette and the quickest corvette in history. E-Ray has wider fenders, quarter panels and fasci...

How the 1967 Toyota 2000GT put Japan on the map

The Toyota 2000GT arrived in the late 1960s as a shock to the global car industry, a low, lithe coupe from a country still better known for cheap runabouts than world‑class sports cars. With its blend of advanced engineering, motorsport credibility, and pop‑culture stardom, it did more than showcase one model’s brilliance, it forced Europe... The post How the 1967 Toyota 2000GT put Japan on the map appeared first on FAST LANE ONLY.

GM sees US sales rise about 6% in 2025 as Jeep posts its first annual gain since 2018

High power Audi and Porsche cars face off in a drag race

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Citi analysts see big opportunity in GM's $6 billion charge and restructuring

General Motors recently placed a $6 billion price tag on its EV restructuring.

4 of the coolest vehicles in Jake Paul's car collection

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The first production car to hit 200 mph used one of the smallest twin-turbo V8s ever

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Which automaker should make a new city car?

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10 of the strangest cars ever built by Chrysler

There's nothing wrong with a good Chrysler, except maybe these bizarre ones the company has brought out over the decades. They're... unique, we'll say.

Kia’s pint-sized EV2 targets city buyers, US launch still uncertain

Kia is betting that the next wave of electric growth will come from compact, affordable models tailored to dense cities, and the new EV2 is its sharpest expression of that strategy so far. Revealed as a tiny crossover with a focus on practicality and price, the EV2 is aimed squarely at urban drivers in Europe... The post Kia’s pint-sized EV2 targets city buyers, U.S. launch still uncertain appeared first on FAST LANE ONLY.

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?

Jaecoo J5 EV design preview

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Chevy has quietly rebadged thousands of these Chinese pickups for years

General Motors has spent years importing Chinese-built vehicles into Latin America, but few examples are as striking as the mid-size pickups that arrive from Asia wearing Chevrolet badges. In markets such as Mexico, thousands of these trucks have quietly become fixtures of work sites and city streets, even as buyers assume they are purchasing traditional... The post Chevy has quietly rebadged thousands of these Chinese pickups for years appeared...

Nissan lost its EV sales lead in Japan for the first time in Q4

Japan’s EV market sees a reshuffling as longtime leaders slip, but electrics still make up less than 2 percent of new car sales nationwide

The hidden downsides of electric cars most drivers never consider

Electric vehicles have taken the automotive world by storm. Sleek designs, instant torque, and the promise of a cleaner future make them incredibly appealing. We've all seen the ads showcasing quiet rides and zero emissions. Yet beneath this glossy exterior lies a set of challenges that rarely make it into showroom conversations. These aren't minor inconveniences either. From reliability nightmares to financial pitfalls, there are aspects of EV...

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A 3,000-hp Chinese electric hypercar just showed up in the US

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Lamborghini recalls thousands of SUVs after software problems surface

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Tesla gets 90 days to rename Autopilot or leave California, Newsom says

California has put Tesla on the clock, giving the company 90 days to strip the word “Autopilot” from its driver-assistance system or stop selling cars in the state. The ultimatum, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom and a California judge, caps years of tension over how far Tesla can go in marketing automation without crossing the […]

Buick Electra E7 logs nearly 1,000 miles before needing a recharge

The Buick Electra E7 has done something that once sounded like marketing fantasy, logging nearly 1,000 miles before needing to plug in. That figure does not come from a laboratory cycle alone but from a carefully engineered blend of battery power and a highly efficient gasoline generator that keeps the electrons flowing long after most... The post Buick Electra E7 logs nearly 1,000 miles before needing a recharge appeared first on FAST LANE ONLY.

Surprise! Sony Honda revealed an Afeela EV SUV prototype

The Sony/Honda partnership has spawned a second vehicle.

Japan’s biggest automaker spins up an entirely new brand to live alongside Toyota and Lexus

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Tesla’s profit engine is sputtering. Elon Musk has bet its future on a promise he’s far from delivering

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3 sedans for middle-class retirees getting massive price drops in 2026

Giranda shared these sedan picks that are going to likely see a massive drop in price next year and that middle-class retirees should consider purchasing.

Photos: Toyota's new 671 horsepower hypercar to compete in Qatar endurance race

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