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The Muscle Car Old-School Purists Love And Gen-Z Has Probably Never Googled
Muscle car values have recently peaked in value, due to high demand during the pandemic, as those with the money to afford them splurged on the toys they've always coveted. The early pandemic years were just one of the recent highs that we've seen over the past three decades, with the collector car market experiencing a number of highs and lows during that time. That being said, interest in classic muscle cars has certainly not applied to all generations equally.
Cadillac Built This 550-Pound-Feet Torque Monster Before Anyone Was Ready
There's no replacement for displacement, as the old saying goes, but it also requires plenty of purchasing power as well as cheap gasoline. America had both in abundance in the 1960s, which not only produced the golden era of the muscle car but also ushered in a new era of automotive luxury, seeking to redefine what the prior decade had delivered in both performance and comfort.
The '70s muscle car that slipped through the cracks
Jay Ramey At first blush, it's easy to dismiss the entire decade of the 1970s as a muscle car dead zone, with inevitable images of Pintos and small Japanese hatchbacks stuck in bumper-to-bumper, smog-choked traffic somewhere on the West Coast.
The '70s Muscle Car That Slipped Through The Cracks
At first blush, it's easy to dismiss the entire decade of the 1970s as a muscle car dead zone, with inevitable images of Pintos and small Japanese hatchbacks stuck in bumper-to-bumper, smog-choked traffic somewhere on the West Coast.
Buick's Only Turbocharged Muscle Car Of The '70s No One Wants To Remember
Turbocharging was not exactly an entirely new technology by the second half of the 1970s, but it was certainly an evolving approach that had not seen truly mainstream use until then. For domestic automakers, forced induction made its first major appearance in the 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire - long before what we usually think of as the turbo era arrived - and well ahead of efforts by European automakers to make the technology mainstream.
A Ram Air III 1970 GTO Judge Is The Kind Of Pontiac People Dream About
Muscle car fans were spoiled for choice by the end of the 1960s with options from quite a few domestic marques – a fact that's still difficult to process today. And even among individual models, there was plenty of room for being picky. By this point in time, the Pontiac GTO was already an established nameplate, making major changes to styling and performance almost every year since its arrival on the scene in 1964.
Toyota Wants You To Be Patient For Its New Compact Pickup Truck
Trucks shaped and sized like locomotives have ruled grocery store parking lots for about a decade and a half now, with many players in this category having gone full-size. But as the Ford Maverick has proven over the past few years, there is a niche for smaller trucks that don't require a vast budget. And the Maverick's surprise success has already given other automakers ideas, reviving longtime rumors of a successor to the Toyota Stout -- a compact truck the automaker last offered here in 1981.
Stealth - Alloy
This 1995 Volvo 960 Executive has a diplomatic past, but spotting it in traffic requires a sharp eye. Ambassadors tend to use the cars of their home countries as their official vehicles in embassies around the world, at least for the most part. In DC, ambassadors from foreign countries tend to use cars from their home countries, though even this trend is riddled with exceptions, as the French ambassador had used a Cadillac as their official vehicle just a few years ago.
Big Brother is Billing You
The FTC finally gets GM to stop selling data collected about people's driving behaviors to insurance companies, which jacked up people's insurance rates. The age of modern cars has brought upon us various horrors, ranging from being able to pay subscription fees for heated seats already installed in your car, to incessant software updates the details of which aren’t disclosed to you in detail.
Diplomatic Immunity
An armored S-Class from the Turkish embassy is up for grabs, for those not wanting to catch any strays. Armored German sedans always require a budget deep into six figures to secure, but only when they’re new. Once they hit the bottom of their depreciation curve, those on a more modest budget have the opportunity to obtain something quite rare, if they can stomach the running costs of a top-of-the-line German sedan that’s a couple of decades old.
XM - Alloy
The French flagship of the 1990s sought to channel the DS of decades past, while still offering a very different experience from its German rivals. The Citroën XM is perhaps best known on this side of the Atlantic as the car used by the case-carrying villains in the 1998 John Frankenheimer classic “Ronin,” which also single-handedly put the sinisterly understated Audi S8 on enthusiasts’ radars.
La aeronave de Joby Aviation se convierte en el dron militar favorito de las películas distópicas
22 coches pequeños perfectos para moverse por la ciudad Los 17 coches eléctricos más baratos del momento ¿Interesa realmente el coche autónomo a los conductores? La startup de VTOL para pasajeros Joby Aviation se une a L3Harris para desarrollar "aplicaciones de defensa" destinadas a su aeronave, que se ofrece en variantes pilotable y autónoma. Joby, que ya llevaba tiempo meditando aprovechar las capacidades militares de su aeronave, quiere ahora adentrarse en los vuelos autónomos de largo alcance.
MG se adelanta: aquí está la primera batería de semi estado sólido
Batería del coche eléctrico: así ha evolucionado con los años Las claves del motor eléctrico de un coche: todos los tipos y características Uno podría imaginar que el primer vehículo eléctrico de producción con una batería de estado semisólido sería tan futurista que presentaría una superficie en forma de cuña lo suficientemente afilada como para provocar un corte de papel si la mirara mal.
Waymo Will Begin Testing Its Robotaxis in NYC, but the City Is Far from a Full-Scale Launch Original
Waymo receives permit to test small number of its autonomous vehicles in New York City, but has not detailed a schedule for a full-scale launch. The robotaxi company plans to test vehicles solely in Manhattan and Brooklyn. A fuller-scale launch in the five boroughs looks unlikely at the moment, given the infrastructure needed for maintenance and charging needs for a fleet that large.
VW Just Hit This EV Milestone, Even If It’s Overshadowed by Larger Trends Original
VW celebrates 1.5 millionth electric car from the ID family, almost a decade after the outbreak of the diesel crisis that sparked its electric revolution. VW has kept many electric models offered in Europe from the North American market, and has seen its share in traditionally strong Chinese market decline over the past few years. The German automaker now faces Chinese EV brands in Europe, in addition to Tesla, which built a factory right outside Berlin.
Here’s How Much the Third-Generation Nissan Leaf Will Cost Original
Redesigned 2026 Nissan Leaf starts at $31,485 for the base S+ trim, but an even more affordable S trim will join the menu later. The Leaf is now a crossover but is positioned about $10,000 below the Nissan Ariya, which starts at $41,160. The Leaf arrives in a much more diverse EV market than its predecessors faced, with quite a few rivals in this price and size range.
Americans Are Ready to Buy Chinese Cars, but Good Luck Finding Them Original
A 2025 Market Outlook Report from Dave Cantin Group (DCG) and Kaiser Associates says 40% of US consumers would consider buying a Chinese-made vehicle. The report says 75% of US dealers expect a Chinese brand to launch stateside within a year, despite the anti-import stance of the Trump administration when it comes to vehicles. The 2025 Market Outlook Report says vehicle affordability is still important, and that the US market has reached "peak truck," while South Korean automakers have surged.
Tesla Launches Long-Wheelbase Model YL With Seating for Six Original
Tesla launches longer-wheelbase Model YL (pictured above) in China, offering a second row of captain's chairs and two more seats in the forward-facing third row. Long-wheelbase versions of sedans and SUVs have been popular in China for some time, but this Model Y is perhaps more of a mini-MPV in spirit. Tesla has no plans to offer this long-wheelbase version in the US, even though it has previously offered a seven-seat, third-row option in a standard wheelbase Model Y, until 2023.
Your Batman-Themed EV SUV Is Here, but There Will Be Only 300 of Them Original
India's Mahindra Automotive reveals BE 6 Batman Edition EV, featuring quite a few interior and exterior nods to the fictional character. The compact, four-door electric crossover is powered by a 79-kWh battery. Just 300 units will be produced, with order books (in India) set to open later this week. If you want a Batman-themed EV, you must move to a country where you can just import whatever you want.
Lightship Electric RV Trailer Promises the Tow Vehicle a Serious Boost
Lightship starts producing its electric RV trailer, which features a battery to help propel the tow vehicle and power other amenities. The TrekDrive system can double the range of the tow vehicle if it's electric, or double its mpg if it's ICE-driven, the company says. The RV is offered in 44- and 77-kWh versions, and also features solar panels. The arrival of the EV era meant that quite a few other vehicles would change as well, and this includes recreational vehicles.
Can Pony AI Overtake Waymo by Focusing on China and Other Regions Original
Pony AI robotaxi and autonomous driving tech developer, now based in China, has been expanding its operations in China's cities and elsewhere, seeking to gain scale in the country's largest metropolises. China has not embraced robotaxi tech at the same pace as the US for a variety of reasons, including protecting the human-driven taxi and ride-hailing industries.
Does India Need Tesla Now as Much as It May Have a Few Years Ago? Original
Tesla opens two official stores in India, years after various efforts to enter the country while also avoiding the massive import tariffs on foreign-made vehicles. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a number of times regarding building a gigafactory in India, but the discussions have not resulted in a positive outcome for the country.
Does India Need Tesla Now as Much as It May Have a Few Years Ago?
Ford's $30,000 EV pickup signals the end of these popular gas SUVs Ford’s next “Model T” is a midsize electric pickup that will start at around $30,000. The new model will be the first of a family of affordable electric vehicles based on the new Ford Universal EV Platform. As Ford shifts to lower-cost EVs, a few popular SUVs you may recognize are getting …
First EV With Semi-Solid-State Battery Might Cost About $10,000 Original
MG4 with semi-solid-state battery pack revealed in patent photos by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The semi-solid-state tech will permit greater thermal safety, lighter overall weight, better cold weather performance, higher energy density, and longer overall battery life, as well as more frequent complete discharge cycles.
Acura RSX Concept Previews Upcoming EV—And It’s What the Brand Needs Now Original
Acura reveals RSX EV prototype, due on sale next year as brand's second electric model. The sporty 2027 EV will be positioned below the larger, Ultium-based ZDX, and follows up on the Acura Performance EV Concept in Monterey a year ago. As a dual-motor, fastback EV, performance will be key this time around, with the RSX focused on a different driving experience from the Honda Prologue's twin.
Polestar 3 Just Set This New Guinness World Record for EV Range Original
UK team of three drivers sets new Guinness World Record for the longest journey covered by an electric SUV on a single charge, traveling 581.3 miles in the UK. The record-setting drive required 22 hours and 57 minutes in varying weather, with driving team members Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker, and Richard Parker switching every three hours. The Polestar 3 wore stock Michelin Sport 4 EV tires on stock 20-inch wheels, though it's well known that greater range does not favor large wheels.
2025 Cadillac Elevated Velocity Concept
Skip to Content Cadillac’s electric take on an off-road-friendly crossover could preview a production version down the road.
Cadillac’s Elevated Velocity Hints at a Sportier Future—Could We See It in Production? Original
Cadillac reveals Elevated Velocity concept during Monterey car week, hinting at the next step in its electric lineup. The two-door gullwing SUV is aimed at off-road use, at least when required, but maintains a sleek and slippery on-road profile as well. Cadillac's EV range has grown quickly in a short span of years, but it remains to be seen if there is room for something like this in its production lineup.
Here’s Why Revel Is Quitting NYC Ride-Hailing Business—But Charging Ahead Original
Revel quits its ride-hailing business and will focus entirely on EV charging in the NYC area. The company has already built some of the largest charging plazas in the eastern half of the US in the five NYC boroughs, with plans for more. The ride-hailing business is going through the early stages of a turn to robotaxis, but was never all that profitable to begin with even for the larger players, which Revel was not.
Here’s Why This New EV Truck Charging Corridor Is a Big Deal Original
Greenlane plans second truck charging corridor, this time from Colton, California, to Phoenix, Arizona. The company's first charging corridor stretches from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, with the Colton station being the largest one with up to 60 chargers. EV trucking is slowly gaining momentum in the southeast as efforts like this make long-haul driving a reality. It has been clear for a while that EV trucking won't happen without major charging corridors along busy freight routes.
VW, Bosch Steer Toward a Car That Lets You Text Behind the Wheel Original
Bosch and Volkswagen's software arm Cariad intend to integrate artificial intelligence into automated and autonomous software of upcoming vehicles, including ones that will be offered for purchase to private customers. Several autonomous developers are turning to AI, instead of relying entirely on code, to train and run autonomous driving systems. Bosch plans to license its autonomous driving systems to other automakers as well, including eyes-off SAE Level 3 systems.
GM, Hyundai Team Up on Five Vehicles by 2028—US Will Only Get One of Them Original
General Motors and Hyundai plan to co-develop five new vehicles by 2028 for several regions within the Americas. The roster will include two pickups, a compact crossover, a car for Central and South America, and a new electric commercial van aimed at North America. The focus on Central and South America is occurring just as Chinese automakers are poised to quickly gain market share in the region.
La posible (e imbatible) ventaja de los camiones autónomos: ¿Trabajarán también por la noche?
22 coches pequeños perfectos para moverse por la ciudad Los 17 coches eléctricos más baratos del momento ¿Interesa realmente el coche autónomo a los conductores? Aurora Innovation está ensayando por la noche con camiones autónomos de Nivel 4 SAE, lo cual podría reducir enormemente los tiempos en las rutas de transporte más largas. El conjunto de sensores que equipan estos vehículos, incluyendo sus Lidar, les permite detectar objetos a cientos de metros por delante, incluso a oscuras.
La apuesta de Toyota en Europa por los coches híbridos da fruto: Crónica del liderazgo que nadie vio
Estos son los 25 SUV híbridos enchufables más baratos del mercado Los 10 coches más vendidos en España: las claves de su éxito Los 10 coches eléctricos más vendidos en España Durante los primeros seis meses del 2025, Toyota ha vendido un total de 591.115 vehículos en Europa, de los cuales 491.197 son electrificados.
La apuesta de Toyota en Europa por los coches híbridos da fruto: Crónica del liderazgo que nadie vio
Estos son los 25 SUV híbridos enchufables más baratos del mercado Los 10 coches más vendidos en España: las claves de su éxito Los 10 coches eléctricos más vendidos en España Durante los primeros seis meses del 2025, Toyota ha vendido un total de 591.115 vehículos en Europa, de los cuales 491.197 son electrificados.
Joby May Give Us the Sci-Fi Future—And a Quick Lift to the Airport Original
VTOL passenger startup Joby Aviation teams up with L3Harris to develop "defense applications" for its manned and unmanned aircraft. Joby has been thinking about the defense capabilities of its aircraft for some time now and wants to take advantage of long-range autonomous flights. Drones have changed the nature of conventional warfare in a matter of months, with some VTOL and drone developers in the west now looking to work with the military industrial complex.
Here’s Why Lucid Is Cutting Back Its 2025 Forecast—And Teaming up With Timothée Chalamet Original
Lucid cuts back its expected 2025 total output as it ramps up Gravity production, expecting to assemble between 18,000 and 20,000 vehicles. Lucid builds its vehicles in the US, but like others in the industry this year it faced unexpected issues with sourcing materials, which are now subject to steep tariffs.
Praga Bohema, Now in the Hands of a US Customer, Gets a Seat at the Hypercar Table Original
Boutique automaker Praga begins customer deliveries at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, taking another major step in the world of handmade, track-focused hypercars. With a curb weight of just 2,300 pounds, the Bohema relies on a version of a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 from the R35 Nissan GT-R, good for 700 hp and 535 lb-ft of torque in this state of tune.
Mercedes-Benz 300 GD We Spotted Is Ready for Costco Runs—or the Suwalki Gap Original
The Ineos Grenadier may be pursuing a return to the days of a simpler Land Rover Defender, and we are actually old enough to remember when a Land Rover Defender was in fact a simple machine. The only trouble was, Land Rover imported just a tiny number of NAS Defenders in the 1990s, and they weren't priced like the simple machines they were.
Final Verdict: Is Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss Your Everyday Truck? Original
Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss takes the basic architecture of GM's Ultium platform and applies it to what is meant to be its mass-market model. New for 2026, the Silverado EV Trail Boss gets a high approach angle, two inches of extra ground clearance, a specially tuned coil suspension, unique 18-inch wheels, and 35-inch all-terrain tires. The most affordable version of the Trail Boss is the Extended Range flavor, starting at $72,095 with 410 miles, and it's probably the version we'd go for.
Gallery: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss
Chevrolet's EV truck wants to be the everyday pickup, but with so many versions by now this doesn't quite narrow it down.
MG (Yes, That MG) Is a Tesla Competitor Now—But Staying in the UK
MG brought the IM5 electric sedan and IM6 crossover (pictured above) to the Goodwood Festival of Speed, previewing a sedan and crossover duo aimed directly at the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. The two models rely on 75- and 100-kWh battery packs and 800-volt architectures and promise north of 700 hp in dual-motor Performance flavors and 3.2-second launches from 0 to 62 mph. The brand also previewed a boxy, compact SUV for weekend adventurers.
El mayor fabricante de baterías de coche en Europa está en bancarrota pero alguien ha acudido a su rescate
Los 30 coches eléctricos con más autonomía del mercado Los 35 coches eléctricos más baratos del momento Los 10 vehículos eléctricos más deseados del mundo Lyten aprovecha la bancarrota de Northvolt para adquirir su planta de baterías en Gdansk, Polonia, con la intención de producir almacenamientos de energía.
The Real Reasons Behind the Push for Autonomous Cars (Hint: It’s Not Just Safety)
The autonomous vehicle industry, including developers and operators of fleets, currently promise greater safety compared to human drivers. Operators of autonomous trucks points to a human driver shortage as well as greater efficiency over longer, predictable routes. Longer-term profitability remains a more distant issue to be addressed, as the ride-hailing industry experiments with scaling its operations in a number of cities and partnering with fleet management companies.
Without a Need to Rest, Will Driverless Trucks Run Around the Clock?
Aurora Innovation has been testing its driverless, SAE Level 4 trucks at night, which could greatly cut down the time required for long-haul routes. The sensor suite on board, including lidar, allows trucks to detect objects hundreds of meters away at night. The advantage of non-stop driving for hundreds of miles is expected to unlock great efficiencies for freight operators, offering an alternative to human drivers.
Without a Need to Rest, Will Driverless Trucks Run Around the Clock?
In a little over one month, Apple will unveil its ultra-thin new iPhone 17 Air model. And today, leaker Majin Bu shared a look at what’s said to be the battery component of the new device. First look at alleged iPhone 17 Air battery Today on his website, leaker Majin Bu shared several photos of …
Here’s How the Mercedes GLC EV Aims to Reset the Brand’s EV Strategy
Mercedes-Benz will reveal 2026 GLC with EQ Technology at IAA Mobility. The best-selling SUV will offer an electric drivetrain option in single- and dual-motor versions. The automaker decided this year to bring its electric models closer to its ICE offerings in terms of design, moving away from the aerodynamic shapes of the EQS and EQE. The electric GLC, featuring an 800-volt architecture and over 400 miles in the WLTP cycle, will debut alongside the electric CLA sedan.
Here’s Where Waymo Is Launching Robotaxis Next in Texas, After Tesla’s Hometown.
Waymo plans to launch a fleet of robotaxis in Dallas in 2026, following a launch in Austin this year. The autonomous fleet owner and developer is partnering with the Avis Budget Group for fleet management, which includes charging and cleaning the cars. Several robotaxi companies are now operating in Texas cities, in addition to autonomous trucking firms. Texas has long become the epicenter of autonomous technology testing, taking over that role from the Bay Area.
Toyota’s EV Bet in Europe Seems to Be Paying Off, Even for PHEVs
During the first six months of 2025 the Toyota brand sold 591,115 vehicles on the continent, 491,197 of which were electrified. The automaker has not focused heavily on EVs, catering to a greater variety of buyers in various countries in the geopolitical bloc, not all of whom are interested exclusively in electrification. Still, BEV sales by Toyota and Lexus grew 42% year-on-year in the January-June period, while PHEVs grew 186% for the two brands.
Desde Holanda llega la prueba definitiva para la tecnología la V2G del Renault 5 E-Tech: ¿funcionará?
Los 30 coches eléctricos con más autonomía del mercado Los 35 coches eléctricos más baratos del momento Los 10 vehículos eléctricos más deseados del mundo El Grupo Renault, en colaboración con MyWheels y We Drive Solar, lanza un proyecto de recarga 'Vehicle-to-Grid' (V2G) en Utrecht (Holanda), utilizando una flota de Renault 5 E-Tech que formarán parte de un servicio de carsharing.
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