California Isn’t Banning Performance Tires—But It Could Limit What Aftermarket Rubber You Buy
California is pushing a new rule that would require replacement tires sold in the state to match the average energy efficiency of original-equipment (OE) tires. Despite viral claims, the proposal does not outright ban performance tires, but it does create…
Ferrari’s First EV, the Luce, Sells Out in China Before Launch
Ferrari’s first electric vehicle, the Luce, has already sold out in China—just days before its official launch in the country this weekend. According to reports, all 88 units allocated to the Chinese market have been purchased, though Ferrari Beijing is…
Toyota’s Global Sales Keep Sliding, With a China Collapse It Blames On Gas Prices
Toyota’s global sales slipped 7.2 percent in May, marking a fourth consecutive monthly decline, as the automaker grappled with a sharp downturn in Asia—particularly China—where sales cratered nearly 32 percent. The drop dragged the company’s global tally to 834,729 vehicles,…
New York Cracks Down on Nissan Dealer Charging $2,563 for 8 Cents of Tape
The New York Attorney General's office has found thousands of inflated Nissan lease buyouts, with junk fees disguised as repairs and recall work that are supposed to be free. An investigation revealed that some dealerships allegedly charged customers for unnecessary…
Dodge Teases Surprise Summer Debuts, One Might Be The Charger SRT Hellcat
Dodge has confirmed new product announcements for Roadkill Nights in August, with one possible debut being the Charger SRT Hellcat, expected to have around 777 HP from a supercharged 6.2-liter V8. The event, which returns on August 8, will feature…
Heading on an autumn road trip? Here’s what you need to know before driving in Europe
Early autumn is a prime time for a European road trip, offering lighter holiday traffic, cheaper ferry and Eurotunnel prices, and pleasant weather for coastal detours to destinations like the Dordogne, the Dolomites, or Bruges. However, taking your own car…
Subaru Ascent Sales Are Crashing, These 2027 Updates Won’t Help
The 2027 Subaru Ascent has been introduced with minimal updates, which may not be enough to boost sales. The three-row crossover starts at $40,795, with some trims seeing a $100 price increase. The updates include two new colors, Deepwater Blue…
He thought he beat a BMW salesman on price—it was an AI that overpaid him
A BMW Toronto customer nearly lost out on a $7,000 windfall after unknowingly negotiating with an AI chatbot named "Quinn." Zack Giacomelli, a funeral director, had been trying to sell his 2021 BMW X3 back to the dealership that originally…
Police Warn of Gas Pump Screw Scam, But Is It a Hoax?
Police in Timberville, Virginia, have issued a warning to drivers about a potential scam involving tampered fuel pumps, a situation that has gained traction on social media amid the national average gasoline price of $4.13 per gallon. According to a…
GM’s cheaper battery tech could slash $6,000 off the Silverado EV without losing range
General Motors is pivoting away from lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for its electric vehicles in the US, instead doubling down on new lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery chemistry that promises the same range at a lower cost. The Detroit automaker had…