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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.

'A serious danger': Officials seize several illegally-modified street cars

Street racing isn't anything new, but that doesn't mean officials around the world aren't always looking to crack down on it.

Why she chose a BMW M2 DCT over a BMW M4 + Lexus GX470 overland build review

Niel upgraded from a Mini Cooper S to a BMW M2, choosing it over other great options like the M3 and M4 because the M2 was too compelling to pass up. The car was purchased before the M2 CS was unveiled, and its license plate often invites other drivers to race. Niel's M2 is stock, offering an authentic experience of M2 ownership straight from the dealer. If she made modifications, she would consider a Stage 1 tune, smaller wheels, a valved catback exhaust, and possibly a roof wrap, with the toughest choice being between a DCT or manual transmission. Her car adventures can be found on Instagram @turrbokitty. "Answrd" is a series of car reviews by real owners rather than automotive journalists. This series covers a wide range of vehicles, including the Gaglardi Vex, Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 600LT, Ferrari models, Acura NSX, Corvette, FRS, BMWs, and Drift Cars. Douglas Sonders, another enthusiast, recently purchased and built a 2008 Lexus GX470, contributing photos to the video series.

Lucid built twice as many EVs in 2025, but can it sell them all?

Lucid Motors built twice as many vehicles in 2025 as it did the year before, cranking out 18,378 EVs and delivering 15,841 of them. That 104% production jump and 55% delivery gain suggest the startup has finally found its footing on the factory floor after a rocky Gravity SUV launch. The question ...

China’s car market hits the brakes as automakers look abroad

The contrast highlights a market increasingly split between a saturated home audience and aggressive global ambitions.

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...

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?

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

This video features a drag race between high-performance Audi and Porsche models, including a modified Audi RS3 Sedan Stage 4, an Audi R8 V10 Spyder, and a Porsche 992 Turbo S. The footage focuses on acceleration, launches, and straight-line performance in a controlled motorsport setting, highlighting the differences between turbocharged sedans and high-end supercars.

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.

Which automaker should make a new city car?

Maybe you want to see a new sort of city car, like a tiny roadster, or you want a company like McLaren to try its hand at building one.

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.

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

Drivers affected by the mix-up should contact the gas station where they got the contaminated fuel, as well as the Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety.

Volkswagen brand deliveries fall 1.4% on China woes and US tariffs

Deliveries of Volkswagen-branded vehicles in 2025 fell 1.4% on year as the market environment in China remained challenging while U.S. tariffs hit demand in North America.

Jaecoo J5 EV design preview

The Jaecoo J5 EV is an all-electric SUV combining modern design with family-friendly practicality. The vehicle has a range of around 402km on a single charge and can recharge from 30% to 80% in 28 minutes via DC fast charging. It features a tech-rich cabin with a 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and pet-friendly synthetic leather upholstery. It also includes a suite of advanced safety systems such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, and forward collision warning to keep the family safe.

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

Mazda pushes next-gen EV lineup delay out to at least 2028

Mazda has quietly pushed back the launch of its next-generation electric vehicles, delaying its first in-house battery platform until at least 2028. The move stretches an already cautious timetable and leaves the brand relying on partnerships, hybrids, and stopgap models while rivals race to fill showrooms with dedicated EVs. I see this as a calculated... The post Mazda pushes next-gen EV lineup delay out to at least 2028 appeared first on FAST...

What’s coming next in car tech and why it’s kept secret

Car technology is changing fast, but some developments aren’t meant to be public yet. Behind closed doors, new systems are being tested that could redefine driving. From software to hardware, the focus is on control, efficiency, and automation. What’s revealed hints at where the industry is really heading.

Lamborghini recalls thousands of SUVs after software problems surface

Lamborghini is pulling back thousands of its flagship SUVs after a software problem raised fresh questions about how reliably high end vehicles handle basic safety functions. The recall affects the Urus line across several model years and underscores how a glitch in code, not a mechanical failure, can sideline a six figure performance machine. At... The post Lamborghini recalls thousands of SUVs after software problems surface appeared first on...

Subaru trucks of the past and future

Subaru may best be known for its AWD wagons and crossovers, but it has a history of capable pickups, too.

Surprise! Sony Honda revealed an Afeela EV SUV prototype

The Sony/Honda partnership has spawned a second vehicle.

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

Toyota unveiled the TR010 Hybrid, its new contender for the FIA World Endurance Championship on January 7. This car replaces the GR010 Hybrid, which dominated early Hypercar races and won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2021 and 2022. The company aims to regain its edge in a more competitive Hypercar class. Alongside the new car, it is restructuring its motorsport operations. The European racing division is now called TOYOTA RACING GmbH, ending the Gazoo Racing era in endurance racing. The automaker explained that Gazoo Racing will continue focusing on performance road cars, while all future endurance competition will be under the Toyota label.

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.

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.

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 […]

The R35 GT-R brake hand-me-down: Why your next sports coupe just got much more expensive to insure and impossible to ignore

Nissan's refreshed Z sports coupe embraces internal combustion, enhancing design and performance while retaining manual transmission for enthusiasts.

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.

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 Plaid vs McLaren 765LT

In this DragTimes quarter-mile race, the Tesla Model S Plaid faces off against the McLaren 765LT to see which high-performance machine delivers quicker straight-line speed. The Tesla Plaid produces 1,020 horsepower from its tri-motor electric setup, delivering instant torque and all-wheel-drive traction. The McLaren 765LT relies on a lightweight chassis and a twin-turbo V8 to fight back at higher speeds. Multiple runs highlight launch performance, acceleration differences, and top-end pull as electric power challenges one of McLaren’s most focused supercars. This race shows how modern EVs are reshaping performance benchmarks once dominated by lightweight supercars.

Who builds UPS trucks and where they’re made

The familiar brown delivery vehicles that crisscross American neighborhoods are not a single, off‑the‑shelf model. They are a mix of custom bodies, commercial truck chassis and heavy tractors sourced from a web of manufacturers that specialize in different parts of the logistics chain. To understand who builds UPS trucks and where they are made, I […]

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!

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

Xiaomi just updated its Tesla Model 3 rivaling sedan with faster charging, more power and an updated interior.

5 practical performance cars faster than a C8 Corvette Z06

Discover five practical performance cars that accelerate faster than the C8 Corvette Z06, combining everyday usability with sub-2.6-second speed.

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 […]

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

This record-breaking supercar proved there is a replacement for displacement after all.

Norway pulls ahead in the EV race as electric cars reach 96% of new sales

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 ...

The 30 fastest cars in the world, ranked

Automakers have competed for top-speed bragging rights almost since the day cars were born.

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

YouTuber Jake Paul just got a ton of publicity for fighting Mike Tyson, but he's also known for his huge car collection. Here's a look at four of the coolest.

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.”

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."

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.

12 of the most powerful Toyota cars ever built

Despite a reputation for boring cars, Toyota has made plenty of high horsepower beasts over the years, too. Here are some of its most powerful models.

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.

We test 5 Geely cars from China—but are any coming to the US market?

The question is whether we find Geely, Zeekr, and Lynk & Co. vehicles as good as other carmakers’.

Akio Toyoda's new MR2 will be unveiled this week

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

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

Trump’s ‘cute’ tiny car plan could spark radical change in US auto industry. But do Americans really want Japan-style compacts (even if affordable)?

O-Kei: Americans could steer into a Tokyo drift and give up their Texas-sized cars

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

Toyota Gazoo Racing will now just be Gazoo Racing and serve as 'Yota's standalone performance division.

18 great SUVs drivers refuse to give up even after a decade of ownership

Discover 18 standout SUVs that drivers proudly keep for over a decade, thanks to long-term reliability, comfort, performance, and ownership satisfaction.