This week, we get behind the wheel of Toyota’s 2025 Corolla FX. Built on the SE trim with lowered springs, satin black 18s, and tuned steering, the FX offers subtle sportiness while maintaining Corolla’s core attributes: quiet, solid, low-drama driving. We review the 2.0L’s 169 hp, the large 10.5-inch multimedia screen, practical cargo space, and safety tech—along with some drawbacks, such as fussy cruise control, a modest gas range, and a rear seat that won’t fold flat. If you want bragging rights

A sad farewell to our favourite reptile, as Andrew Frankel takes the best of the best to Wales for one last blast

Think the Camaro name can’t continue as an EV crossover? Let’s test that idea. We examine why legacy coupes face financial challenges, how Ford’s Mach‑E changed the market, and why GM’s Ultium platform—and Chevrolet's Blazer SS EV running gear—could make a performance-oriented Camaro revival more than just a rumor. Instant torque, AWD grip, and fewer moving parts aren’t just buzzwords; they’re the financial and emotional reasons for a new kind of speed.

Send us a textIn this segment I share a brief recap of my experience at Overland EXPO East in Arrington, Virginia.

Since daily habits matter, we closely examine “comfort stop” braking, which aims to reduce vehicle pitch at low speeds to prevent coffee spills. It sounds attractive—until you consider trade-offs, stopping distances, and the realities of software-controlled brakes. We ask tough questions about safety, legality, redundancy, and designing features that never compromise emergency performance.

Far from the coasts, rivers are becoming the new frontline for extreme weather. NOAA’s expanded flood inundation tool now provides near real-time, street-level maps for most of the U.S. population, aiding forecasters and first responders in evacuating the right neighborhoods before floodwaters arrive. We examine what this means for inland states, flash floods in the Southwest, insurance costs, and more effective, resilient planning.

During this episode, we explore how Gen Z is changing the way people get behind the wheel. With rising car prices, costly insurance, and social life moving online, many teens delay getting their licenses and face real anxiety when they finally do. We share data on teen crash risks, why summer driving is particularly risky, and how modern driver training—using GPS-tracked vehicles, video coaching, and structured practice—can produce calm, confident drivers who pass sooner and drive more safely.

Think the back seat is the safest spot in a crash? New IIHS testing challenges that idea, and we examine why rear-seat protection in many newer vehicles still lags behind that of the front. We highlight which models earned top marks, why small and midsize SUVs exceeded expectations, and why minivans—despite their family-friendly image—didn't make the cut. You’ll get straightforward, jargon-free insights on how modern restraint systems work, what to look for when buying, and the one habit that still

A preview of the ASCS Fairground Showdown - ASCS National Sprint Car Tour + Stock Cars. 2025 Salt City Season Finale.Official Site: https://saltcityracingllc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saltcityspeedway YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saltcity-racing

The Baja 1000 began as the Tijuana-La Paz Run in 1962, completed by Dave Ekins, and Bill Robertson Jr. on Honda motorcycles, and is now one of the world's most famous, grueling off-road races. The anniversary of the first official Baja 1000, then called the Mexican 1000, is coming up on October 31st. On that day in 1967, over 60 teams competed in the now legendary race. Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and Driven by America's Automotive Trust.

In the OEM update, we talk with a broad cross section of original equipment suppliers to the New Zealand industry. Kerry Ridgway is category manager at Ancra New Zealand, and he joins us to talk all things load restraint. Plus there's a neat story that speaks volumes about his approach to customers and business.

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Standard Operating Procedure: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)1.0 Purpose, Scope, and Foundational Principles1.1. IntroductionThis Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) provides a systematic, repeatable methodology for conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). The procedure is designed to align with the harmonized AIAG-VDA standards, ensuring a structured and globally recognized approach to risk identification and mitigation. By following this SOP, teams shall effectively analyze

They have been described as the biggest overhaul of Formula One in 50 years. Sports Journalist Matt Majendie explains the five key things you need to know about the regulation changes, and considers whether Max Verstappen could benefit. In this episode: F1 cars to become 50/50 ICE and EV Why Formula One is making changes for 2026 Will there be 100% sustainable fuel? How the changes could make overtaking more exciting 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for exclusive F1 insights, race recaps, and

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Want to introduce your partner to classic motoring? A trip to the pub perhaps. Unless you’re Gez Medinger, for whom nothing less than 2000 miles to the Austrian Alps and back would do

Learn about the most common car repairs in Livingston and how to manage them. Keep your vehicle running smoothly with expert tips.