The electric mobility revolution is ushering in big changes in transportation. But as electric vehicles become more ubiquitous, a question is emerging: what happens to those high-voltage EV batteries when they’ve got plenty of life left, but are no longer capable of providing the storage capacity that a vehicle requires? Once those battery packs now […]
Classic Japanese Kei Cars That Defined Urban Mobility and Microcar Culture
There’s a certain magic about JDM kei cars (small, economical cars) in the car world. Developed in post-war Japan due to gasoline prices, resource shortages, and massive material restrictions, they were built as close to the ground as possible with a tiny engine far below the 1.0-liter capacity. The small size allowed them to be […]
Analyzing Ten High-Speed Machines and Velocity Record Holders from Around the Globe
High-performance mechanics and meticulous engineering have driven machines to surpass 1000 miles per hour in land, water and air, from space and defense, to rail and vertical transportation. Whether a production hypercar, military aircraft, or specialised boat, coaster, train or spacecraft, sheer horsepower is only part of the equation for reaching ‘breaking’ speeds. The other […]
Acura Pauses MDX Type S Production Amid EPA Regulatory Uncertainty
Acura has officially announced that its hotly anticipated high performance MDX Type S crossover will be taking a break after the 2026 model year. In North American production, the 355 horsepower midsize flagship SUV will be unavailable for the foreseeable future until Acura determines when it might be revived. Acura did not provide any indication […]
Automakers Press U.S. Officials for Permanent Restrictions on Chinese Vehicle Imports
The U.S. auto industry finds itself at the center of a critical debate over how Chinese vehicles, connected-vehicle technology and Chinese-supported auto manufacturing should be treated in America. Multiple large automotive trade associations have asked Congress to extend and expand restrictions, saying permanent statutory protections could solve economic, manufacturing and national-security issues. The Alliance for […]
Kia EV5 versus Tesla Model Y: A Comprehensive Mid-Sized Electric SUV Comparison
Since the Tesla Model Y emerged in 2019 as the mid-sized benchmark for electric SUVs, other automakers have been at work on their own rivals for that title. Now, Kia is at it with the EV5, an electric family-hugging crossover that tackles the modern electric SUV in a different way, with some telling variations in […]
Ten Rare Classic Muscle Cars That Represent the Pinnacle of American Automotive History
This muscle car history post would be incomplete without a chapter on American muscle. No other chapter in the book of automotive history quite compares to the American muscle car with its aggressive design, your foot-fiending huge-displacement V8 engine, and that oh-so-intimidating road presence. Although many muscle cars were mass-produced, some only rolled off the […]
10 Iconic British Classic Cars That Defined Automotive History and Design
Britain has a proud tradition of making some of the world’s most iconic cars and many classic cars from this nation have been marked by eye-catching styling, well-conceived engineering, and an unmistakable flair for character. Ranging from feathery-smooth roadsters and sports cars aimed purely at road-going thrills to capable four-wheel drives and hugely influential GT […]
14 Classic Cars That Defined an Era with RoStyle Wheels
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, it was hard to get a grip on the many sorts of RoStyle wheels available; these wheels were almost ubiquitous among the cars on the road, and merely the appearance of the symmetrical, oval-holes design turned the plain steel wheel into a distinctive wheel. They created the visual illusion of […]
Tesla Refreshes Model Y Juniper With Cyber-truck Styling and Enhanced Range
Tesla has begun taking deposits for the highly anticipated refreshed Model Y, codenamed Project Juniper. The major overhaul introduces a new look for the crossover body, with refreshed interior tech, overhauled chassis engineering and powertrain updates to one of Tesla’s most significant EVs. The new crossover is set to be more aerodynamic, quieter, and faster […]