It was already the fastest American rig around the ring. Now, it’s dominating the rest of the world, too. You might have missed it, but back in December, Ford claimed its radical new Mustang GTD lapped the Nürburgring quicker than any other car from an American brand. Ripping through the 12.9-mile track in just 6:57.685 […]
Tariffs hit GM’s production once more In a move meant to respond to the changing tariff-centric trade environment, General Motors slashed production at its Oshawa Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, to the dismay of labor organizers and local political leaders. The plant, which produces heavy-duty and light-duty Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks, will be cutting production […]
Turns out, hypercars aren’t the only thing they like to make fast John Hennessey’s go-fast shop based out of Sealey, Texas, has been churning out 1000-horsepower monsters for years. Crazy, speed demon hypercars like the Hennessey Venom F5 are often what make the headlines, but the company has always offered a suite of upgrades for […]
BMW EVs are in danger If you’ve been eyeing a new BMW EV, now might be the best time to purchase. Though interest rates for new car purchases remain high (above seven percent for even the most qualified buyers), a new report suggests electrified BMWs may become increasingly difficult to come by, at least for […]
Hyundai is hunting the checkered flag once more After announcing its foray into racing with the luxury brand Genesis, Hyundai will make yet another appearance that should excite automotive enthusiasts. In partnership with Grassroots Motorsports magazine, Hyundai will enter a 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N into the Alternative Fuels class of the 2025 Tire Rack […]
Trump administration tariffs are pushing automakers to consider heavier US-based production and assembly options. Mercedes-Benz is taking a committed stance. Alabama probably isn’t the first place you think of when you hear the words “Mercedes-Benz,” but if you’re familiar with the brand, it might not be far down the list. Tuscaloosa, Alabama has been home […]
If you spend way too much time looking at expensive luxury cars owned by the rich and famous in magazines or on social media, you would know that Brabus is one of the most trusted names in luxury vehicle tuning. The German firm has gained its reputation by turning Mercedes-AMG, Smart, Porsche, and Rolls-Royce cars […]
China’s EV segment is extremely competitive China’s domestic automakers are pushing back against foreign competition at all levels with more affordable, powerful, and luxurious EVs. Some of the world’s largest automakers have lost market share before they even had time to respond. Now, it looks like premium brands are struggling as well, with one German […]
The Bavarians commemorate a long-running presence in the US with a six-figure super SUV BMW’s Spartanburg, South Carolina, facilities have been operating since the early 1990s, but they didn’t always focus on SUVs. Originally, the brand assembled everything from the bread-and-butter 3 Series to the funky Z3 and Z4 Coupes. Even M variants of the […]
Trump’s policies might not be as beneficial to automakers as he envisions During an event commemorating the launch of the redesigned Expedition SUV at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant on April 30, Ford CEO Jim Farley said that the Blue Oval still wants lower tariffs on imported car parts while also praising the changes that President […]
