This is the upcoming Denza Z9, BYD’s flagship station wagon that the auto giant presented wrapped in camouflage in early April. The model surfaced online. The Denza Z9 GT was first revealed in the shape of a prototype while winter-testing in Stuttgart, Germany. At the time, the model was ...

alpine’s alpenglow hypercar set to race Ahead of the six Hours of Spa-Francorchamps endurance track race in Belgium, Alpine is set to reveal the very first dynamic version of its hypercar, Alpenglow. Running on a hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine, Alpine’s Alpenglow is expected to be ...

Palm Beach Dyno big kahuna Ken Bjonnes recently tested a 2024 model year Ford Mustang on the dyno. The before and after beggars belief, but there's more to it than a sixth-generation Whipple supercharger. First and foremost, Ford quotes 480 horsepower and 415 pound-feet (563 Nm) for the ...

While the Stryker is a proven vehicle with numerous successes in multiple theaters of war, it does have some weaknesses. There's a tradeoff when an armored vehicle isn't outfitted with the thickest possible armor. This enables maneuverability while trading survivability, which is why you should ...

While combat vehicles are decisive and essential to many ground operations, troops are irreplaceable. Because of this, the MRAP's design favored crew survivability over vehicle sustainment, and it worked well. The v-shaped hull and high center of gravity make most explosives incapable of ...

What car enthusiasts and collectors love the most are extremely low-production, low-mileage, and eccentric classic vehicles with an interesting back story, and the Vector M12 - a rare fiberglass-bodied American supercar built in the '90s - certainly checks all the boxes. Designed by McLaren F1 ...

Auto China 2024 - also known as the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, will be held between April 25 and May 4, 2024, at New China International Exhibition Centre. A lot of big automakers are trying to reassert their focus on China with new products and localized developments – and ...

Numerous tuners have left their mark on the latest generation Land Rover Defender, so the aftermarket offering is vast. Be it a widebody conversion, specific add-ons, custom interiors, power boosts, wheels, and so on, everything is only a few mouse clicks or screen taps away on the World Wide ...

The all-new Toyota Hilux Champ has a lot of merits to consider. Entrepreneurs and small business owners should pay attention since few commercial vehicles from a legacy automaker could beat the Hilux Champ's $13,000 base price. The Ford Maverick is currently the lowest-priced pickup truck on ...

Chevrolet learned many lessons during its first foray into big block engine manufacturing with its W-series big blocks. The W-series, with displacements including 348, 409, and 427 cubic inches, powered full-size Chevy cars and trucks from 1958 until the new Mark IV engine design replaced it in ...

Jaguar may have pulled the plug on the F-Type, sending it off last year with the ZP Edition, which is the brand's last internal combustion-powered sports model, but countless copies live on, and some of them are looking for new homes.Photo: Garage Kept MotorsCase in point, meet ...

Pros: Exceptional storage and cargo space; unique second-row functionality; refined ride; versatile and capable TrailSport; advanced AWD Cons: Subpar acceleration with lackadaisical transmission and engine response; so-so driver assistance tech Now in its third model year since a complete ...

Interestingly, while the Buick Encore may be dead, the Encore branding isn't. The Buick Encore GX, which originated during the 2020 model year as the younger sibling of the now-discontinued subcompact crossover model, is still alive and kicking. In certain ways, the GX is single-handedly ...

One of the most immediately risky transmission problems is when it won't stay in gear because an unexpected drop into neutral can prevent you from accelerating. Depending on the situation, this can be a danger while on the road (this holds for automatics as well). This is likely the result of ...

Pros: Nothing drives better at its price; tech is leading-edge and works well; unlimited customization and a plethora of performance versions Cons: More expensive than competitors; limited cargo space; you’ll be forking out big money for every last option The 2024 Porsche Cayenne is one of ...

The first major difference between diesel engine oil and conventional oil is the presence of additives. To clarify, both kinds of engine oil are packed full with various chemical additives to reduce emissions and improve reliability. This includes stuff like corrosion inhibitors to prevent the ...

Last year, at the IAA show in Berlin, BMW gave us a first look at what it calls the Neue Klasse, a "new class" of sedan that would not only drive BMW into its electric future, but also create a platform with greater efficiency and driving dynamics than we've yet seen from the German brand. ...

Some say the first-generation Chevrolet Camaro is the one that looks best. Others would always trade it for a fine second-gen example, and a small portion of the bowtie brand's muscle car crowd would go for its successors.Photo: Garage Kept MotorsIf the second-generation Chevy ...

Hopefully, by now, we've brought you into the world of Toyota engine names enough that you don't get this engine, the 1G-GZE, and the 1GZ-FE V12 engine above confused. Instead, though, the 1G-GZE is a member of the inline-six "G family" of Toyota engines and brings a new letter to the naming ...

George Barris may not be a recognizable name to some; however, without his influence, several iconic television cars would never have existed. For example, in the 1966 Batman television series starring Adam West, Barris helped transform a Lincoln Futura Concept into the now-famous Batmobile. ...

Back when you could say ‘Dodge’ and ‘Ram’ in the same breath, the carmaker brought the world a one-of-a-kind sport pickup truck based on the regular Ram 1500, with just 10,000 or so units made. The so-called Dodge Ram SRT-10 first saw the light of day as a concept back in 2002, before its ...

Rivian took a page from Steve Jobs and had “one more thing” to show off during its R2 reveal event in California today. And it was a stunner.The Rivian R3 is a slightly shorter, sportier-looking electric SUV than the R2, and it will come in a performance variant badged as R3X. Rivian founder ...

The 2025 Dodge Charger just made its global debut, and it's official: the iconic Daytona name is back! And that's not the only big news. The Daytona is now an all-electric vehicle and the first factory muscle car to rely on battery power. The Daytona is back in the spotlight four years since ...

Pickup trucks have been around since the early days of the automobile. Specifically, Rapid Motor Vehicle Company built one-ton pickups as early as 1902, some 15 years before Ford introduced the Model TT. Initially conceived as no-frills, rugged workhorses, pickup trucks evolved to include more ...

Ford officially ended the 2023-2024 winter with the first official battery replenishment session at one of Tesla's Supercharger stalls. It was the first legacy automaker to announce the move to NACS and access for its buyers to the now Texas-based EV maker's high-power charging network. So, it ...

Driving a semi without a trailer means the front wheels are more load-bearing and could make the truck more challenging to steer. Moreover, a bobtail truck can accelerate faster than a loaded semi, exacerbating the steering issue at higher speeds. With less weight on the rear wheels, a bobtail ...

My first 944-related memory dates back to circa 2001. I was playing NFS: Porsche and had unlocked this car. I remember how shockingly fast it felt after a few upgrades in the garage. But it has never reached the same popularity as the 911s. And there's nothing wrong with that. After all, it ...

As automotive urban legends go, this is neither the strangest nor the most surprising, if it were true. In 2014, Bugatti banned multimedia kingpin Simon Cowell from ever buying a Bugatti again.Photo: Darin Schnabel for RM Sotheby's/Instagram Simon Cowell (Composite)The reason for ...

SpeedKore Performance and Abimelec Design are helping that dream become reality, as it doesn't seem like Chrysler is going to do it anytime soon. According to SpeedKore, their latest project is called the "Baba Yaga," a Hellcat-powered 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, except this version is slated to ...

When Ford unveiled the S197's GT concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit two decades ago, it wasn't the 400-hp supercharged engine that drew on muscle car lovers' heartstrings. Instead, it was the design. Ford used the D2C platform (D-class two-door coupe) for the ...

Fuel management tips became paramount to use the moment the President, Bola Tinubu while speaking at his inauguration ceremony on May 29, 2023, announced the removal of the fuel subsidy. Since President Tinubu made this pronouncement to address Nigeria’s economic and fiscal challenges, the pump ...

When embarking on a DIY van conversion project, you need careful planning to make sure the layout is not only efficient but also well-suited for your lifestyle. This is all the more important when the van you're outfitting is a shorter model like this 2019 Ram ProMaster with a 136 wheelbase ...

As it turns out, “right-sizing” EV production and investments to meet buyer demand is an incredibly difficult thing to do for automakers. Ford has found that out the hard way over the past few years, as it first struggled to meet demand for the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning before ...

Saving a classic Impala doesn't always come down to restoring the car to factory specifications. Restomod, custom builds, and rat rods are some ideas that could allow a previously abandoned Chevy to get back on the road. The 1962 Impala in these photos was about to receive a different second ...

Introduced in 1966, the original Dodge Charger remained in production through 1978. Dodge produced four different generations, all with unique characteristics in terms of design and performance.11 photosPhoto: Scott Bradian/eBayThe first-generation version arrived as a ...

The Huayra's engine was built by Mercedes' AMG performance division, and according to Car and Driver, only 40 Huayra BC roadsters will be made. The engine vents its exhaust via six distinct pipes, and four intercoolers are employed to keep the motor from turning into a blob of molten metal. ...

Pry bars are another must-have tool when working on cars. Most automotive components are attached to each other with a lot of force. Combine that force with corrosion and rust, and sometimes, it can feel impossible to disconnect two vehicle parts. This is where tools like impact wrenches, ...

Starting a family doesn't mean you have to give up on your mobile lifestyle dreams. Take the example of this adventurous family who travels across the globe in a Mercedes expedition truck. Meet Michael and Fleur and their two kids, Given and Julie, who travel full-time in "Manfred," their ...

This week, Ford Motor Company was busy again, although this time at home in America - where it introduced the refreshed seven-seat Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator siblings for the 2025 model year. Not long ago, we cheered for the arrival (for ordering) of the all-new S650 seventh-generation 2024 ...

1. Unusual paint jobsExtreme-photographer/Getty Images When a car first leaves the factory, it's got a nice, even coat of paint across all of its external panels. Obviously, though, even a minor accident is going to mess up that nice paint job something fierce. After a car is repaired ...

One of the most quintessential American aftermarket wheel producers, HRE Performance Wheels, has been trying to set the industry standard since 1978 – but you wouldn't expect to see one of their products on a 1970s Suburban, right?10 photosPhoto: hre_wheels / InstagramOffered ...

An iconic nameplate from the golden muscle car era and the early malaise period, the Dodge Dart is mainly remembered as a compact car. And that's not surprising given that it was sold as one from 1963 through 1976. But the Dart actually emerged as a notably larger automobile. Dodge initially ...

The world of custom vehicles is so diverse that there's a little bit of something for virtually anyone. We've got trucks, SUVs, muscle, classics, and many others, all of them fighting for the attention and the money of auction-goers. And, from time to time, we also have COEs, so insanely styled ...

Unless you're willing to get down and dirty with a do-it-yourself oil change, you could avoid scams and save money by asking around and comparing prices. Moreover, shops and garages typically offer discount coupons for preventative maintenance services like oil changes and brake ...

Keeping your tires looking clean and shiny is not easy. As soon as you wash your car they're the first thing to get dirty again. If you want to keep your tires looking clean, you should consider spraying some tire shine on them right after a wash. Tire shine can help keep your tires looking brand ...

There was a time when American car shoppers could buy sporty little convertibles based on the platforms of econo-commuters, but that was back during the era of the 1991-1994 Mercury Capri and open-air versions of the Geo Metro and Yugo GV. Those good times continued in Europe, though, and Peugeot ...

An exhaust manifold is a set of iron pipes that lead from your car's cylinder bank to the initial pipe that leads to the catalytic converter. This part connects your engine to the rest of the exhaust system, allowing it to expel the waste gases produced by the combustion process.You need one ...

On average, more gas-powered vehicles fail in the cold than EVs, but that's largely because there are more of them on the road. No matter the type of vehicle, there are certain precautions every car owner should take to enhance their vehicle's performance in the cold. A gas-powered vehicle must ...

The Environmental Protection Agency just released its 2023 Automotive Trends Report, which describes its regulatory framework for light duty vehicles and the progress being made by the automotive industry. The report focuses heavily on tailpipe carbon dioxide and includes finalized U.S. data ...

Before purchasing a car, there are several important factors to consider. Here are some key points to keep in mind:1. Budget: Determine how much you can afford to spend on a car, including the purchase price, insurance, fuel, maintenance, and other related expenses. Consider your monthly income ...