A Utah-based EV dealer has exposed how some dealerships allegedly manipulate federal tax credit rules, drawing outrage from viewers, and revealing questionable practices in the used electric vehicle market. The two minute, 54 second video, which has garnered 979,000 views since June 11, features Alex Lawrence (@evautoalex) sharing a phone conversation with a follower who … Read more
An Austin woman was driving home from work when a black car suddenly pulled directly into her path. The incident left her shaken and other drivers stunned by her evasive maneuver—but the real shock came when she learned this might be part of a growing trend targeting drivers across the country. Now she’s convinced that what … Read more
Dear enthusiasts, if you want to continue to have cool car options, then you need to buy those cars. While that sentence seems like a simple fix to a more complex problem, I completely understand that it’s difficult to purchase anything at the moment. Especially something as major as a new vehicle. Still, a sales … Read more
About a year ago, Toyota subtly hinted at the return of the Celica and MR2 in an episode of its GRIP anime series. The sports cars appeared on a whiteboard labeled Celica Mk8 and MR2 Mk4, clearly referring to next-generation models. Also on the list was the GR GT3, a car we’ll finally see unveiled … Read more
It’s been 15 years since Honda S2000 production ended, and while the company ponders a potential successor, it’s still an important sports car. Bulletproof Automotive, a Los Angeles-based company that offers tuning products, race car builds, and more, has taken an S2000 and tuned it to the max. Under the hood is a new 2.0-liter … Read more
We have a soft spot for the Toyota GR Corolla. Whether you choose the automatic or the manual model, you really can’t go wrong with the plucky little performance hatchback. Much of its charm comes from the turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine, which makes a healthy 300 horsepower. Unfortunately, that three-cylinder may not be long for … Read more
It feels like the era of downsizing engines and adding complex turbocharger systems might soon come to an end. Honda has announced that it’s developing a new V-6 engine that will serve as an integral part of the automaker’s next-generation hybrid system, one that will power its future large hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs)in North America. … Read more
Despite the seemingly never-ending stream of news decrying the reversal of electric vehicle progress, work continues on improving hybrid and EVs. Automakers and independent firms are always researching new ways to improve battery storage and efficiency. One potential method of making hybrids better involves the use of supercapacitors. Yes, I also wish I typed “flux … Read more
Remember the original Lexus IS F? Lexus took an otherwise ordinary compact luxury sedan, stuffed a snarling 5.0-liter V-8 under the hood, added flared fenders and stacked exhaust tips, and unleashed it into the world. That car kicked off an entire lineup of V-8-powered F models, including the RC F and GS F. Seventeen years … Read more
We’ve been talking about Toyota’s new V-8 for a while, but only in the context of supercars. However, it appears the large-displacement engine could have a broader range of applications beyond high-performance vehicles. The company’s head of powertrains admitted in an interview with Australian media that it’s technically possible to fit the engine under the … Read more