Richard Petty’s personal Plymouth Superbird could auction for $1 million

NASCAR’s “King” reportedly ever owned one street-legal ’70 Superbird, and it’s set to cross the block mid-January 1970 Plymouth Superbird 440 formerly owned by Richard Petty, and auctioned by Mecum in January 2025Photo by Mecum Auctions The only production 1970 Plymouth Superbird owned by Richard Petty will be auctioned mid-January The NASCAR great owned the … Read more

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Long-term test update

The hybrids are the cheaper options in the Santa Fe lineup, but the fully gas models are more powerful 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe HybridPhoto by Renita Naraine However, since I brought up the issue of cargo space, I’d like to note that it really is one of the few downsides of the Santa Fe. I … Read more

Motor Mouth: The state of the auto industry by the numbers

This week, we present a host of figures and facts that explain what’s going on with EVs, emissions, and Elon The assembly line for BYD’s Denza N7 electric SUV in ChinaPhoto by BYD Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go Oscar Wilde, The Duchess of Padua I like numbers. Numbers don’t lie, … Read more

2026 Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ spotted cold-weather testing

At least, we’re assuming it’s “Juniper”—and if it is, it looks like the next-gen Y’s getting some light bars front and back A spy shot of a Tesla Model Y prototype by Twitter user @thinkercarPhoto by thinkercar /Twitter Spied! Is this the upcoming 2026 Tesla Model Y, the one codenamed “Juniper”? These winter testing shots … Read more

Ford Mustang Mach-E locks fail, owner breaks window to rescue son

The failsafe for the electronic locks requires removing panels and jump-starting the 12-volt battery 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Performance EditionPhoto by Chris Balcerak A Ford Mustang Mach-E owner had to break a window to free his child when the locks refused to open The locks are electronic, and there’s no slot for a key Overriding … Read more

‘Hoonitruck’ to cross auction block—but what’ll it sell for?

The 914-horsepower drift machine – a ’77 Ford F-Series in name only – was last put up for grabs in 2021, for US$1.1 million 1977 FORD F-150 CUSTOM PICKUP “HOONITRUCK”Photo by Barrett-Jackson Ken Block’s “Hoonitruck,” the wild ’77 Ford-based drift machine from the Gymkhana films, is going up for auction The pickup boasts 914 horses … Read more

SUV Review: 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Plug-In Hybrid | Reviews

Pricey and aging gracefully, this mid-sized PHEV SUV still packs a punch 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Plug-In Hybrid UltraPhoto by Brian Harper My wife insists it’s an “age thing,” and I will admit it’s not always easy to stick with the plot, but Volvo doesn’t make it effortless. In the long run, it might not … Read more

NHTSA opens probe into Tesla’s automated Summon feature

The vehicle’s supposed to come to the driver, but some are hitting posts and other cars along the way 2024 Tesla Model Y Long RangePhoto by Renita Naraine The U.S. NHTSA has opened a probe into Tesla’s Summon feature When activated, the system remotely drives the car to its owner Problem is, some of the … Read more

Car crash-prevention sensors might not see high-vis clothing

IIHS study finds some cars with automatic braking didn’t even slow when approaching dummies wearing reflective strips A pedestrian walking along the side of a road at nightPhoto by Getty Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) designed to increase pedestrian safety might not be able to see clothing designed to increase pedestrian visibility. So says the … Read more

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