Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Hits 233 MPH in Official Testing, Becomes Fastest Factory Corvette Ever
The 2025 Corvette ZR1 hits 233 mph in official testing with 1,064 HP, becoming the fastest factory Corvette ever and challenging supercars costing 5x more.
Porsche H1 2026 Sales Drop 16% as 911 Surges 19%, China Falls 32%
Porsche delivered 122,306 vehicles in H1 2026, down 16%, but the 911 surged 19% to outsell the Taycan EV 5-to-1 as China plunged 32%.
BMW Widens U.S. Luxury Lead Over Mercedes by 24,000 Units in H1 2026 as Tariffs Bite Rivals
BMW sold 186,944 vehicles in H1 2026, beating Mercedes by 24,000 units while Audi collapsed 17%. Tariffs and U.S. plants reshape the luxury race.
BMW Confirms 2025 M5 Touring for US Market After 40-Year Absence
BMW confirms 2025 M5 Touring arrives in US after 40 years. 717-hp plug-in hybrid wagon targets enthusiasts willing to skip the SUV.
Hyundai and Kia Recall 40,000+ EVs Over Battery Fire Risk, Owners Warned to Park Outside
Hyundai and Kia recall over 40,000 EVs due to misaligned battery electrodes that can cause fires. Owners warned to park outside and limit charging to 80%.
Honda-Nissan Merger Collapses, Limited Partnership Deal Emerges After Honda’s EV Program Cancelled
Honda and Nissan’s $191 billion merger collapsed in February 2025 after control disputes. Now a limited tech-sharing deal is being negotiated.
Porsche Confirms New 911 GT3 RS Manthey Kit Sets Nürburgring Lap Record at 6:44.848
Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Manthey Kit sets new Nürburgring production car lap record at 6:44.848, beating rivals with factory-backed upgrades.
Toyota Invests $3.6B to Move Tacoma Production from Mexico to Texas, Creating 2,000 Jobs
Toyota is investing $3.6 billion to relocate Tacoma pickup production from Mexico to San Antonio, Texas, completing domestic reshoring of all U.S. midsize trucks.
California EV Rebate Exempts Rivian & Lucid From $50K Cap, Excludes Tesla
California’s $3,500 EV rebate waives the $50K price cap for Rivian and Lucid but not Tesla, despite Tesla’s massive CA manufacturing presence.
Jaguar Land Rover Confirms All-Electric Range Rover and Discovery Models for 2025 Launch
JLR confirms electric Range Rover and Discovery for late 2025 with 400+ mile range, off-road capability, and luxury unchanged.