Author: Jason Cooper
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Marco Wittmann Revives 2026 DTM Title Hopes at Nürburgring
Marco Wittmann has moved back into contention for the 2026 DTM championship after completing his strongest weekend of the season at the Nürburgring. The BMW M works driver followed a third-place finish Saturday with a victory Sunday, earning his first DTM win since Zandvoort in 2024 and the 20th of his career. The result also…
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2026 BMW X1 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award
The 2026 BMW X1 has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ designation, showing that BMW’s smallest SUV continues to deliver strong safety performance despite its position as one of the brand’s least expensive vehicles. The X1 joins the BMW X3 and X5 among the organization’s top safety picks for 2026 after completing a newly required…
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BMW i3 Named 2026 Car of the Year by CAR Magazine
The new BMW i3 has yet to reach American dealerships, but the electric sports sedan has already earned a major industry honor. CAR Magazine has named the BMW i3 its 2026 Car of the Year, giving the second Neue Klasse model an early endorsement ahead of its U.S. launch in 2027. BMW i3 Wins CAR…
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2027 Dodge Charger Adds New Red Oxide Paint Color
The 2027 Dodge Charger is adding another bold exterior option as Dodge expands its customization choices with a new deep red paint called Red Oxide. The color follows the recent introduction of Purple Haze and gives Charger customers another way to personalize the muscle car. 2027 Dodge Charger Red Oxide: 5 Key Details…
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Toyota Tundra Engine Recall Gets a New Hammer Test
Toyota is using an unusual plastic-hammer inspection to diagnose V35A twin-turbo V6 engines in certain 2022-2024 Tundras. The procedure is designed to identify engines affected by manufacturing debris without replacing healthy engines unnecessarily, helping technicians determine which trucks actually require major engine work. Why Toyota Is Using a Hammer on Tundra Engines The unusual inspection…
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Ferrari Luce Sells for $40 Million at Monterey Car Week
The Ferrari Luce made headlines during Monterey Car Week after selling at auction for $40 million, more than 36 times its presale estimate of over $1.1 million. While the price may appear excessive to critics of Ferrari’s first fully electric vehicle, the sale was tied to both the identity of the buyer and a charitable…
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Toyota GR GT US Allocation Sells Out Before Production
Toyota’s US allocation for the new GR GT flagship supercar has already sold out, with the automaker planning to limit the first allocation to between 200 and 250 cars. Toyota says the limited supply is intentional, with the goal of putting the cars in the hands of owners who will actually drive them rather than…
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Ford Raptor Could Expand With New Global Models
Ford could significantly expand its Raptor lineup, with Ford Racing boss Will Ford saying the performance badge is “not going anywhere” and pointing to broader plans for markets around the world. The potential expansion could include a new off-road-focused model inspired by Ford’s Dakar rally racers. Ford Raptor Program Could Grow Globally The Ford Raptor…
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Tesla Supercharger Planned for 68 Stalls in New York City
Tesla is developing a major new Supercharger site in New York City that is planned to include between 64 and 68 individual stalls. The large charging hub in Maspeth, Queens, would become one of the largest Supercharger installations on the Eastern Seaboard if it reaches its maximum planned capacity. New Tesla Supercharger Site Planned for…
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Stellantis Recall Hits 848,511 Vehicles Over Camera Issue
Stellantis is recalling 848,511 vehicles in the U.S. after identifying a radio software issue that could cause the rearview camera image to fail to display. The recall affects multiple 2026-27 models from the Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler brands. Vehicles Affected by the Stellantis Recall More than 15 Stellantis model variants are included in the…
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