California’s Rezvani has introduced its latest creation, the RR1 sports car, marking the debut of its new Rezvani Retro division. Inspired by the bold designs of 1970s Kremer Racing vehicles, particularly the iconic Porsche 935…
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Kevin Parker dives deep into the stories behind the steel, covering classic cars, collector icons, and vintage restorations at Dax Street. With a lifelong passion for automotive history and an eye for timeless design, Kevin brings old-school machines back to life through his writing.
New Orleans Storm: Even Teslas Get Caught in High Water
There was a bad storm in New Orleans on April 10th. Lots of rain caused flooding, and many roads were impassable. A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted driving through the high water! Some people online made…
Kia’s Upcoming Electric Surprise! Catching a glimpse of their new budget-friendly EV
Recent footage captured a mysterious Kia undergoing testing, and it looks like it might be their affordable electric crossover we’ve all been waiting for. There’s a bit of a twist, though. The video was originally…
WEC Imola: Toyota Beats Porsche in Rainy Race
At Imola, Mike Conway, Nyck de Vries, and Kamui Kobayashi secured victory in their #7 Toyota GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar, finishing 7.081 seconds ahead of the #6 Penske Porsche Motorsport 963 LMDh driven by…
High-Stakes Drag Racing: The Drag Race Chronicles
A fresh YouTube channel, aptly named The Drag Race, is carving out its place in the scene with interviews of racers and action from the quarter-mile dragstrip. Interestingly, the host of ImportRace, John Torres, seems…
Vietjet Takes You to Seoul and Taipei More Often Now
Summer is coming to Asia, and travel restrictions are a thing of the past! This means more people are expected to travel from places like China, Japan, and South Korea to popular beach destinations in…
Jaguar Land Rover Defender OCTA: Testing Limits at Green Hell
Jaguar Land Rover’s relentless testing of the Defender OCTA at the famed racetrack continues to impress. In a recent video from CarSpyMedia, the test driver showcases the vehicle’s prowess, sliding through corners with smoking rubber,…
Tesla Cybertruck Fix Gets the Green Light, Deliveries Back on Track
Tesla Cybertruck’s scary gas pedal issue has been fixed (well…somewhat) and approved – Now the deliveries can resume too! Here’s the deal. Most cars, including the Cybertruck, have a rubber and metal cover on the…
Autopia Gets a Charge As Disneyland Is Going Electric with Classic Ride
Remember that rumbling about gas-powered cars at Disneyland’s Autopia ride? Well, buckle up for a change of pace! Environmental groups have been pushing for a greener Autopia experience, and it looks like their voices have…
Hoop Dreams on the Road: Kia EV9 Gets Custom NBA Interiors
Attention Kia EV9 owners who are also basketball fanatics – Get ready to level up your fandom with a slam-dunk new feature: custom NBA interior themes. Just in time for the playoffs, Kia lets you…
Giving Old Batteries a Second Life: Volvo Teams Up with CATL for EV Battery Recycling
Volvo is taking a big step towards a cleaner future for electric vehicles (EVs) by partnering with battery company CATL. They’re teaming up to recycle old EV batteries and use the materials to create new…
US Closes the Gap Between Gas Stations and EV Chargers
The number of fast charging stations in the US is growing rapidly. A recent analysis found that nearly 600 new stations came online in just the first three months of 2024 – that’s a 7.6%…
Google Maps Update: Eco-Friendly Routes & Alternative Travel Modes
In 2021, Google initiated an ambitious mission with Google Maps aimed at reducing vehicle emissions and carbon footprints during navigation. The eco-friendly routes implemented proved successful, leading to a significant reduction in emissions equivalent to…
Goodbye Dirty Power? US Makes a Plan for Clean Energy Grid Connection
Great news for clean energy! The US Department of Energy (DOE) just announced a plan to get more solar, wind, and battery projects connected to the power grid. This is a big deal because there’s…
Germany’s Electric Car Sales Hit the Brakes: Sales Drop 22%
Sales of electric cars in Germany are going through a rough patch, especially for those powered entirely by battery (BEVs). New car registrations in Germany dipped by 6.2% in March 2024 compared to the same…
Mexico Says No to Deals for Chinese Car Companies (Thanks to U.S.)
Detroit (home of the US auto industry) can now breathe a sigh of relief. Mexico decided to put a stop on giving special deals (incentives) to Chinese car companies that want to set up factories…
Kia’s Electric Cars Are Hot! As Sales Hit Record High
Kia’s electric car sales are on fire! In March 2024, they sold a record-breaking number of electric vehicles – over 19,000. That’s a big 79% increase compared to the same time last year. This is…
Layoffs at Tesla, But Musk Wants More Dough: What’s Going On?
Elon Musk may not be the world’s richest person anymore, but that could change. Tesla’s board is asking shareholders to approve a massive $56 billion pay package for Musk despite a judge previously blocking it.…
VinFast Zooms Ahead: Nearly 10,000 Electric Cars Delivered in Q1
VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) company, is delivering a bunch of cars! Almost 10,000 EVs found new homes in the first three months of 2024 – that’s a whopping 444% increase compared to the…
Malaysian King Receives Gift of China’s Most Expensive Car: The $691,000 Retro-Style Hongqi L5 Limousine
The King of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, has made history by becoming the first non-Chinese individual to own the prestigious Hongqi L5 limousine, China’s most expensive ultra-luxury car. Presented to him during a…
Solar Power Shift? US to Bring Back Taxes on Chinese Panels
The US might be putting a tax back on solar panels from China and other countries. This news comes from Reuters, a news outlet, and according to their sources familiar with the White House plans.…
South America Plugs In: Power2Drive Showcases the Future of E-Mobility
The race to fight climate change is ongoing, and renewable energy, energy storage, and electric vehicles (EVs) are all playing a starring role. EVs are a key part of the future of transportation – they’re…
Gas Stations Out, Charging Up! Why More Companies are Switching to Electric Fleets
Electric vehicles (EVs) are taking over commercial fleets like trucks and buses, and all sorts of fleet vehicles are getting charged up, and the numbers are growing fast. A recent report by Smart Energy Decisions…
Tesla Model 3 Performance Gets Faster and More Agile! Leak Reveals Power Boost and Fancy Suspension
Leaked info alert! Someone found secret details about a new, high-performance version of the Tesla Model 3 online. This souped-up Model 3 has been rumored for a while, but so far Tesla has kept everything…
Challenges and Opportunities: F1 Returns to Shanghai After Five-Year Hiatus
Five years is a significant span in Formula 1, especially with the disruptions caused by the global pandemic, which halted F1’s visits to Shanghai. The last time F1 raced in China, Max Verstappen had only…