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This Twin-Turbo V6 Chevy Silverado Engine Just Made...

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2026/02/23

Big horsepower numbers typically come from equally big engines, but this latest dyno project flips that expectation on its head. The in-house experiment evolved from a modest development mule into a full-blown engineering statement capable of producing supercar-level output, and then some. What ...

Toyota RAV4 Owner Faces $6,600 Repair for a Part Most...

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2026/02/23

A recent case involving an older-generation Toyota RAV4 owner has sparked debate online after a dealership quoted roughly $6,600 to repair what was described simply as an “airbox.” The story surfaced on Reddit, where the owner asked fellow users whether the estimate sounded reasonable. Notably, no ...

GM Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Brake Defects in Buick,...

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2026/02/23

GM has seen its share of recalls and lawsuits, but this latest case is tied directly to a defect dating back around 7 years. The new class action, filed just last week, argues that while GM fixed a known brake defect in 2019, it left out a different set of vehicles that may have the same issue ...

2027 Toyota Highlander Solves Major Electronic Door...

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2026/02/23

Electronic door handles on modern vehicles have come under fire in recent months. These flush-fitting door handles may have aerodynamic and style advantages, but they’re potentially fatal in an emergency situation if the doors can’t easily be opened. The issue is so concerning that China has moved ...

Lamborghini’s First EV is Dead, as CEO Says Demand is...

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2026/02/23

Lamborghini may now have an entirely plug-in hybrid lineup, but it’s been more hesitant than most to dip its toes into the world of fully electric cars. That currently looks like a smart move given buyer unwillingness to accept high-end performance electric cars, and that weak market has now led ...

Toyota’s Sportiest RAV4 Is Already Getting GR Parts...

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2026/02/22

While the 2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is scheduled to arrive in the U.S. in spring 2026, the model has already launched in Japan. That early debut gave Toyota Racing Development (TRD) in Japan an opportunity to showcase its catalog of parts for the PHEV’s GR Sport variant, which are ...

Honda’s Most Hardcore Civic Type R Could Cost Twice...

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2026/02/22

The Civic Type R isn’t going anywhere. Honda’s already confirmed a mid-cycle refresh for the current FL5, which would keep most Type R fans happy. But Honda’s been working on something much more serious behind the scenes. Honda Racing Corporation’s Civic Type R HRC Concept broke cover at the 2026 ...

Commercial Travel Banned: What Drivers Must Know...

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2026/02/22

Millions of drivers are facing impossible conditions today as a historic blizzard rapidly intensifies off the Northeast coast. With up to two feet of snow expected from Delaware to Massachusetts, travel is coming to a complete halt. Whiteout conditions driven by 70 mph wind gusts are making roads ...

The Toyota RAV4 PHEV Can Power a Home for a Week —...

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2026/02/22

Toyota has unveiled the 2026 RAV4 PHEV in Japan, and one of its most notable features is a power supply system designed to provide electricity to homes during emergencies, such as power outages. That sounds like a strong proposition – especially since this capability is more commonly associated ...

Polestar Pushes 6 Roadster Further Into the Future

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2026/02/22

Volvo, by all intents and purposes, has always been a niche brand. Despite being a major mass-market luxury brand, they seemed like a different flavor to most people. Even more so was the Polestar brand, which started life as Volvo's performance arm and later spun off to become an independent full ...

Tesla Drops Cybertruck Price $20K — But It Might Only...

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2026/02/22

Tesla recently unveiled a new entry-level Cybertruck trim priced about $20,000 below the Premium AWD model. However, CEO Elon Musk dampened the excitement with a cryptic post on X: “Just for 10 days.” A follow-up exchange with a fan later clarified what he was referring to. When asked how much the ...

Why EV Repairs Still Take Longer Than Gas Cars

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2026/02/21

A report by Mitchell found that repair costs for EVs have dipped slightly. That should give current owners a little more confidence, should the unfortunate happen. In the U.S, it's down to $6,395 from $6,707 or about $400 less than last year. Okay, it still sounds pricey, but it's still something. ...

LaMelo Ball’s Custom Hummer EV Loses Wheel in Crash...

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2026/02/21

TheGMCHummer EVmay be infamous for its inefficiency due to its sheer size and weight, but it’s hardly delicate. So whenLaMelo Ballof theCharlotte Hornetscrashed his Hummer EV pickup at the intersection of Trade and Tryon streets in Charlotte –resulting in ...

Toyota Expands Its EV Lineup as Rivals Pull Back

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2026/02/21

No brand has made a bigger bet on battery power than Toyota. Of the products it offers in the U.S. today, 16 are offered in gas-electric form. With a growing number of models, like the latest Camry, they’re only available as hybrid. On the flip side, the Japanese automaker has been among the ...

Slate CEO Says $25K Pickup Is Still on Track

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2026/02/21

American startup Slate is still on track to disrupt the pickup truck segment with the most affordable model in the market. The promised mid-$20,000 price point would make the Slate EV the cheapest pickup truck in the country, and by far the cheapest fully electric pickup. But we’ve seen how pricing ...

1966 Jeep Super Wagoneer Restomod Packs a 485-HP Hemi V8

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2026/02/20

Jeep’s Super Wagoneer from the 1960s was among the earliest luxury SUVs the world ever saw. Much like the Range Rover that came after it, it combined serious off-road ability with an opulent cabin and ride. Today, the Super Wagoneer name itself is no longer part of the lineup, with the brand ...

Want a Cheap EV? The Used Market Is About to Surge

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2026/02/20

The used EV surge isn’t accidental; it’s the direct consequence of a massive leasing boom that started around 2022. A classification loophole in the Inflation Reduction Act allowed leased EVs to qualify for commercial tax credits, which allowed manufacturers to put their cost savings directly into ...

Volvo's Path to Mass Electrification Started with the...

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2026/02/20

Like many automakers, Volvo dabbled with a few electrification experiments back in the day. There was the 1976 Elbil prototype, a boxy, smaller-than-subcompact city car that served more as a test bed than an actual consumer product. Ten years after that, the company built the 480 Electric ...

Volkswagen Gives W12-Powered Golf GTI Fresh Paint for...

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2026/02/20

Back in 2007, in a moment of because-we-can silliness that mass market car companies could only justify in those heady pre-financial crash days, Volkswagen decided to stuff one of its almighty W12 engines into the middle of a fifth-generation Golf GTI for a one-off show car. Why? Partly, it was a ...

New York Governor Blocks Waymo’s Robotaxi Rollout

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2026/02/20

Driverless cab operator Waymo already has fully-fledged services in several cities across the US, and has plans to drastically increase that service in multiple new locations throughout 2026. In a U-turn on legislation proposed last month, though, one of those places won’t be New York State, as ...

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