The Corvette E-Ray Is One of the Last Cars That Should Have Auto-Stop/Start, And Yet
Chevrolet’s 2024 Corvette E‑Ray, one of only two C8 models equipped with auto‑start/stop, brings the fuel‑saving feature to a high‑performance V8 platform. The system re‑engages at every stop and cannot be permanently disabled, forcing drivers to toggle it manually each trip. While the technology trims fuel use on a thirsty 6.2‑liter engine, it mutes the iconic V8 roar that defines the Corvette experience. The author argues the inconvenience may be tolerable now but suggests GM should revisit the decision as the hybrid Vette evolves toward the upcoming Grand Sport.
Fake Gears, Real Fun: A Pro Driver Makes the Case for EV Gimmicks
Pro driver Nik Romano and The Drive editor Kyle Cheromcha examined how synthetic engine sounds and simulated gear shifts affect the driving experience of electric performance cars. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N uses digital audio cues and paddle‑mounted gear paddles, which the testers...
The Next Nissan GT-R Is Being Held Up by America’s Politics
Nissan’s next‑generation GT‑R is delayed as U.S. emissions regulations remain uncertain under shifting political leadership. Senior Vice President Ponz Pandikuthira said the current model failed to meet standards, prompting a hybrid redesign that will retain the VR38 engine block. The...
Ford Built a New Cobra Jet Mustang, But It’s Another EV
Ford announced the Mustang Cobra Jet 2200, an electric drag racer boasting 2,200 horsepower, set to appear at the NHRA 4‑Wide Nationals in Charlotte. The model follows the 1,400‑hp 2021 debut and the 1,800‑hp 2023 version, each built to push...
Nissan Boss Wants a Z Convertible: ‘I Would Like Nothing More’
Nissan North America SVP Ponz Pandikuthira says he’d love to see a Z convertible, but its return depends on meeting the automaker’s two‑year turnaround targets. Nissan’s broader plan includes cutting under‑performing models, focusing resources on new SUVs such as the...
GT7 Is Getting the Renault Twingo and Some Other Cars People Probably Care About
Gran Turismo 7’s April 1.69 patch adds three new cars—a classic Renault Twingo, a rare Porsche 964 Leichtbau, and the electric hyper‑car Yangwang U9—plus a Muscle Car Extra Menu and Power Pack Challenges. The Twingo marks the first appearance of...
Hackers Reconstructed a Wrecked Car’s Every Move Using a Single Computer Module
White‑hat researchers extracted a telematics module from a wrecked BYD Seal and, because the memory was unencrypted, reconstructed the car’s complete GPS history from factory departure in China to its final crash in Poland. Using a simple USB flash tool...
GM’s Old Minivan Doors Could Smash You in the Face. The ‘Fix’ Was a Sticker
GM’s early‑1990s badge‑engineered minivans featured front doors with a swept‑back trailing edge that can strike a passenger’s face when the door closes. The design quirk, reminiscent of jet‑winglets, extended the door’s top beyond the handle by a few inches. To...
New Tractor With 12-Valve Cummins and Zero Electronics Goes Back to the Basics
Ursa Ag, a Canadian startup, has launched a line of tractors powered by remanufactured 12‑valve Cummins engines that omit electronic controls. The 150‑hp, 180‑hp and 260‑hp models are priced at roughly $95,000, $110,000 and $146,000 USD, about half the cost...
Fab Shop Recreates Excellent GM Truck Wheels From the 2000s, and They’re For Sale
Wehrli Custom Fabrication in Illinois now sells forged‑aluminum replicas of the iconic PYO wheels that equipped early‑2000s GM heavy‑duty trucks. The wheels measure 17×8.5 inches—one inch taller and two inches wider than the original—offering a +18 offset and 5.5‑inch backspacing,...
Mazda Made a Six-Minute Mini Doc About Its Le Mans 787 Four-Rotor Rebuild
Mazda’s motorsports division released a six‑minute YouTube documentary detailing the rebuild of its legendary 787B four‑rotor R26B engine, the only rotary to ever win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1991. The R26B produces roughly 700 hp and features unique engineering...
Ultra4 Is Returning to Pikes Peak for an Epic Racing Crossover
Ultra4 USA Championship will field three racers at the 2026 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 21, marking the series' first official entry in 15 years. The lineup includes multiple‑time King of the Hammers champion Loren Healy in the...
Dirty ‘Chameleon Carriers’ Ignore Truck Safety Rules by Sneakily Switching Names
A recent *60 Minutes* investigation uncovered a network of “chameleon carriers” led by Super Ego Holding that evades U.S. trucking safety rules by repeatedly changing company names and DOT numbers. The scheme, which can be launched for as little as...
Aston Martin Is Dragging Part-Owner Geely Back to Court Over a Logo With Wings
Aston Martin has filed a fresh lawsuit in the United Kingdom, appealing a 2023 Intellectual Property Office tribunal decision that found Geely’s London EV Company (LEVC) winged logo did not infringe the luxury marque’s iconic emblem. Geely, which increased its...
Ford’s Never-Seen, Canceled Moonshot EV Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight Online for a Year
Ford confirmed that its ambitious three‑row electric SUV, teased in 2022 with 350‑mile range claims, was cancelled in August 2024. The concept reappeared when former EV boss Doug Field posted the rendering as his LinkedIn banner, prompting Ford to label it a...