Sunday, November 23, 2025

HEADLINES

Penske Automotive Group Increases Presence In California And Texas

Acquires Two Toyota and Two Lexus Dealerships, including Longo Toyota, the Largest Toyota Dealership in the U.S. Acquired Dealerships Expected to Add $1.5 Billion in...

Cars.com Survey Reveals AI’s Growing Influence on Car Shopping: 97% of AI Users Say it Will Impact Purchase Decisions and Almost Half Have Already...

Following the successful launch of its AI-powered search experience Carson™, car shopping marketplace Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) today released findings from its "AI in Car Shopping Consumer...

Hyundai CRATER Concept Makes Global Debut at AutoMobility LA 2025

Futuristic off-road SUV concept exterior designed in California CRATER Concept explores the next evolution of Hyundai’s rugged XRT design with even more toughness and capability...

All-electric 2026 Jeep Recon: Trail Rated Capability, Electrified

Built for adventure, the all-new 2026 Jeep® Recon is the only fully electric Trail Rated SUV, delivering rugged capability in a fully electrified form Electrified and...

Air Locking Differentials vs Other Lockers

Air differential lockers, such as those offered by ARB, are one of the most popular locking differentials on the market today. These drivetrain components...

TORA Member Spotlight: Radflo Suspension Technology Drives Off-Road Innovation

The SEMA Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA) named Radflo Suspension Technology as the council's newest member spotlight company. Get to know their story in the SEMA News interview with AJ Grasso,...

Available to order now:The new Golf GTI EDITION 50 – the most powerful production model in the history of the GTI

Volkswagen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the GTI next year. An exclusive model is being launched in time for the anniversary: the Golf GTI EDITION 50....

Manthey to debut two Porsche 911 GT3 R in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship endurance races in 2026

Manthey to enter a Porsche 911 GT3 R in both the GTD PRO and GTD class of the 2026 IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup The already...

Ineos Automotive To Refocus The Organisation On Customers And Growth

INEOS Automotive today confirmed a series of strategic measures to structure its business for long-term success as it continues to grow sales and mature...

ZENDO ORIGINALS

VEHICLES

Toyota Boosts Hybrid Production with $912 Million Investment Creating 252 New U.S. Manufacturing Jobs

More jobs, investments in Toyota’s West Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee plants Hybrid-electric Corollas coming to Mississippi Toyota’s U.S. manufacturing presence...

Penske Automotive Group Increases Presence In California And Texas

Acquires Two Toyota and Two Lexus Dealerships, including Longo Toyota, the Largest Toyota Dealership in the U.S. Acquired Dealerships Expected...

Cars.com Survey Reveals AI’s Growing Influence on Car Shopping: 97% of AI Users Say it Will Impact Purchase Decisions and Almost Half Have Already...

Following the successful launch of its AI-powered search experience Carson™, car shopping marketplace Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) today released findings from its...

Hyundai CRATER Concept Makes Global Debut at AutoMobility LA 2025

Futuristic off-road SUV concept exterior designed in California CRATER Concept explores the next evolution of Hyundai’s rugged XRT design with...

All-electric 2026 Jeep Recon: Trail Rated Capability, Electrified

Built for adventure, the all-new 2026 Jeep® Recon is the only fully electric Trail Rated SUV, delivering rugged capability in...

Available to order now:The new Golf GTI EDITION 50 – the most powerful production model in the history of the GTI

Volkswagen is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the GTI next year. An exclusive model is being launched in time for...

New Land Cruiser “FJ” Makes World Premiere

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has unveiled the new Land Cruiser FJ, with the Japan launch planned for around mid-2026.Land...

Ferrari Lake Forest Earns Global Recognition with Ferrari Service Award at the 2024 Top Dealer Awards

Ferrari Lake Forest has won the coveted Ferrari Service Award, solidifying its position among the best -performing Ferrari dealerships...

Lamborghini Temerario Super Trofeo unveiled at World Finals

Lamborghini has presented the design concept of the Temerario Super Trofeo car that will make its competitive debut in...

REIMAGINED FOR PREMIUM LIVING AND RUGGED ADVENTURE: KIA REVEALS THE NEXT-GENERATION 2027 TELLURIDE SUV

Second-generation Telluride becomes Kia’s flagship gas-powered SUV, setting a new benchmark for the brand’s design and ambition Telluride blends Kia’s...

AFTERMARKET

Air Locking Differentials vs Other Lockers

Air differential lockers, such as those offered by ARB, are one of the most popular locking differentials on the...

Lucas Oil Launches New Hybrid Product Line, Additives Purpose-Built for All Hybrid Engines

Products are designed to address the unique challenges faced by hybrid engines, like frequent stop-start wear and moisture build-up,...

Toyo Tires Introduces the All-New Proxes Sport R, an Extreme Performance Summer Tire

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) announces the all-new Proxes® Sport RTM, an extreme performance summer tire designed for passionate...

APR Performance New Chevrolet C8 Z06 Products

APR Performance is thrilled to announce new parts for Chevrolet C8 Z06 and C8 Z06 Convertible are now available...

RTR Vehicles Unleashes The 2026 Mustang RTR Spec 5: The Apex Of Performance, Style And Functionality

The 2026 Mustang RTR Spec 5 is RTR’s new halo production vehicle, limited to just 50 units in the...

You’re Probably Buying The Wrong Wheels

Flow Form vs. Fully Forged Wheels: Which is Right for Your Build? Choosing the right aftermarket wheels can feel overwhelming....

Ozzy Tyres Hits 20 Stores by End of 2025, Forecasts 10 More as Franchise Demand Surges

Australia's only tyre franchise offering exclusive in-house products, showroom tech, and hands-on founder leadership.  Australian automotive disruptor Ozzy Tyres has confirmed it will reach 20...

Is the DVLA handing car culture back to UK Car Enthusiasts?

From 26 August, classics, hot rods and rally cars can keep their plates — even after rebuilds or EV swaps. Britain just freed its car culture.

BRABUS Rocket GTC Deep Red

The BRABUS ROCKET GTC DEEP RED is tailor-made BRABUS coachbuilding at the highest level. Mirroring the same uncompromising DNA...

BorgWarner Secures Strategic Turbocharger Business for Major Global OEM’s Compact and Light Commercial Vehicles

Expands market share in Europe and North America through conquest business Delivers cost-effective, durable wastegate turbocharger for 1.0L and 3.0L gasoline engines Supports long-term combustion...

PEOPLE

Ineos Automotive To Refocus The Organisation On Customers And Growth

INEOS Automotive today confirmed a series of strategic measures to structure its business for long-term success as it continues...

BMW M2 Goes Next Level Drift with Elias Hountondji

The BMW M2 Drift Competition of the Red Bull Driftbrothers drifts through the BMW plant in Munich. Elias Hountondji...

John Force Announces Retirement After Unparalleled NHRA Career

Legendary drag racer John Force, 16-time Funny Car champion and the winningest driver in NHRA history, announced Thursday during...

GYMKHANA IS BACK WITH TRAVIS PASTRANA IN THE ULTIMATE SUBARU BRAT

The Subaru Brataroo 9500 Turbo is a high-flying, active-aero equipped, 9,500-plus RPM screamer built to star in the wildest Gymkhana film...

NEAR CRASH & BANNED: 800hp+ Mustang RTR Spec 5 // Nürburgring

An adrenaline-fueled video has surfaced featuring the high-powered Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5 — pushing beyond 800 horsepower —...

RTR Vehicles and Misha Charoudin of Vulcan Alpha Collaborate on Mustang RTR Spec 5 Time Attack Build

RTR Vehicles has partnered with motorsport driver and Nürburgring personality Misha Charoudin, along with his performance aerodynamics engineering company...

2025 TORA Award Honorees

he energy was unmistakable as industry professionals, builders, and brand leaders gathered for the annual TORA Reception at the...

Adam Carolla Shows Off $15 Million Paul Newman Car Collection

In the latest episode of On Display, comedian Adam Carolla takes us to the National Automobile Museum in Reno,...

Tragic Loss of Toyota World Runners in Off-Road Accident

On August 7, 2025, influencer couple Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans, the duo behind the YouTube channel Toyota World...

Off-Road Legend Walker Evans Passes Away: An Icon Remembered

The motorsports world is mourning the loss of an off-road icon as news broke today of the passing of...

LIFESTYLE

VICE SPORTS TEAMS WITH NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION FOR “CHASING SPEED”

Six-Part Drag Racing Docuseries Premieres January 21 on VICE TV To Kick Off the NHRA's Upcoming 75th Season VICE TV,...

Forza Horizon 6: The Horizon Festival Arrives in Japan

The Horizon Festival is heading to its most requested destination yet—Japan. Announced during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show livestream,...

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH: CZINGER BREAKS SPEED RECORDS AND REDEFINES PERFORMANCE

1,000 MILES ACROSS THE GOLDEN STATE. FIVE TRACK RECORDS. FIVE DAYS.A STORY FORGED IN GRIT AND CHRONICLED IN TRIBUTE...

Is the DVLA handing car culture back to UK Car Enthusiasts?

From 26 August, classics, hot rods and rally cars can keep their plates — even after rebuilds or EV swaps. Britain just freed its car culture.

BMW of North America and The Petersen Automotive Museum Celebrate 50 Years of the 3 Series in a New Exhibit

BMW of North America in partnership with the Petersen Automotive Museum announced the opening of “The Ultimate Racing Machine....

Podcast: Land Use Deserves a Public Fight – The Trailhead Show

This week’s Trailhead Live wraps with a firestorm of off-road news: national forest access restored, BLM comment rules dropped,...

Aston Martin announces the launch of N°001 Minami Aoyama, the first luxury home designed by Aston Martin in Japan

The new town house is the first single home private residence designed by the British ultra-luxury performance brand in...

PlayVS Renews Partnership with NASCAR and iRacing for 2025–26 eNASCAR College iRacing Series

PlayVS has renewed its partnership with NASCAR and iRacing to continue supporting the eNASCAR College iRacing Series, a competitive sim...

American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans – A Bold Dream Remembered in New Documentary

In a sport where speed, endurance, and spectacle reign supreme, few stories have captured the imagination of fans quite...

Brembo Hits the Big Screen in F1 THE MOVIE

Brembo chosen to design and supply state-of-the-art braking systems featured in the movie, as official partner of F1® The Movie In real life, all...

MOTORSPORT

Manthey to debut two Porsche 911 GT3 R in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship endurance races in 2026

Manthey to enter a Porsche 911 GT3 R in both the GTD PRO and GTD class of the 2026...

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing adds more proven young talent to WRC line-up for 2026

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team will welcome more exciting young rally talent to its driver line-up for 2026,...

Ferrari crowned world champions: Manufacterers’ and Drivers’ titles clinched in FIA WEC 2025

Thanks to the extraordinary result at the 8 Hours of Bahrain, the last race of the season, Ferrari has...

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Race Car Set to Debut New Look for 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Season

Chevrolet will hit the track for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season sporting an updated design of its Camaro...

Audi unveils design for Formula 1

Audi R26 Concept previews the brand’s Formula 1 identity Uncompromising clarity on and off the racetrack CEO Gernot Döllner: “Entering Formula...

Ford’s Secret Red Bull Deal vs Cadillac’s $450M Gamble – The F1 Invasion Explained!

The F1 paddock is buzzing like never before. Two American automotive powerhouses—Ford and Cadillac—are gearing up for a full-scale...

Kaulig Racing Named Anchor Team for Ram’s Return to NASCAR

Ram officially confirmed today that Kaulig Racing will become the anchor factory team for the truck maker’s highly anticipated...

Nürburgring Takeover: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X and ZR1 now the fastest cars from an American Manufacturer

The Chevrolet Corvette Z06, ZR1 and ZR1X took over the 12.9-mile Nordschleife circuit where, for the first time in...

Revolut becomes title partner of the future Audi F1 Team

The future Audi F1 Team and Revolut begin strategic partnership with global relevance A joint vision to build a new...

Crown Concepts Acquires Radical Arizona, Expands Partnership with Radical Motorsport

Crown Concepts, a premier performance automotive business based in Arizona, proudly announces the acquisition of Racing Equipment Sales (trading as...

EVENTS

Los Angeles Auto Show Brings Car Culture To Life In The Underground

 Los Angeles Auto Show brings the city's signature car culture to life for ten days in The Underground, a large-scale,...

Honda Racing Corporation New Prototype Performance Parts, Concept Cars and Race-Bred Machines at SEMA Show

Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US), the North American racing arm for both Honda and Acura, will showcased new...

Nissan reveals adrenaline-pumping, extraordinarily capable concepts for 2025 SEMA show

Rugged off-roaders and high-performance pavement concepts explore how owners personalize their vehicles Nissan returns to the SEMA show with four exhilarating concepts...

Toyota Powers Possibility at SEMA 2025

Gas. Hybrid. Electric. Hydrogen. Toyota Showcases a Multi-Pathway Future of Mobility and Adventure. Toyota arrives at the 2025 Specialty Equipment...

Next Stop: Trail Hero – Join TORA in Hurricane, Utah!

The off-road community is rolling into Hurricane, Utah, and TORA is ready to kick things off with an evening...

Torpedo-bodied Hispano-Suiza Named Best of Show at 74th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

A unique aero-inspired Hispano-Suiza was awarded the top prize at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. This year, 229 cars—including...

Hyundai Motor Brings Retro Arcade Fun With INSTEROID Concept Car to gamescom 2025

Hyundai Motor makes gamescom debut with INSTEROID Retro Arcade game, blending vintage gaming with automotive innovation Interactive booth in gamescom's Retro & Family...

SEMA TORA Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion

The SEMA Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA) is hosting a networking event at Great Smoky Mountain Jeep® Club Invasion...

GRIDLIFE Circuit Legends Weekend Brings Racing, Drifting and Car Culture Back to Lime Rock Park for Fourth Season

From roaring engines and shredding tires to off-key campground karaoke, Lime Rock Park will come alive to the sounds...

Monterey Car Week Roars Back August 8-17 with Stellar Automotive Events, Community Engagement and Global Attention

Monterey County welcomes visitors for the world's premier celebration spanning the full spectrum of car culture Monterey Car Week, the world-renowned...

BUSINESS

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Announces Multiple New Campus Locations to Address America’s Shortage of Skilled Workers

Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a national leader in workforce education programs, is accelerating its multi-year North Star strategy to address America's...

TORA Member Spotlight: Radflo Suspension Technology Drives Off-Road Innovation

The SEMA Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA) named Radflo Suspension Technology as the council's newest member spotlight company. Get to know their story...

The Fed Cuts Again, But Auto Loan Rates Still Move Higher 

As expected, the Fed cut rate policy for a second time in 2025 at the conclusion of its seventh...

Scout Motors Selects Charlotte, North Carolina, as Corporate Headquarters Location

Strategic investment will bring over 1,200 high-quality jobs to the region and reinforce the Southeast as a rising automotive...

Ghost Jobs Are Spiking Across the Performance Aftermarket and Motorsports Industry, Leaving Builders, Tuners, and Creatives Stuck in Neutral

In 2025, the performance aftermarket and motorsports world is dealing with a hiring problem few saw coming: ghost jobs....

A $21 Million Icon: 1994 McLaren F1 Joins RM Sotheby’s Abu Dhabi Auction

Get ready— something truly special is crossing the auction block soon. RM Sotheby’s has consigned a 1994 McLaren F1...

Hagerty Announces Pricing of its Upsized Secondary Offering of Class A Common Stock

Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY) ("Hagerty"), an automotive enthusiast brand and leading specialty vehicle insurance provider, announced the pricing of its...

Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Prices Trend Higher, as Higher Costs Hit Automakers, 2026 Model Year Product Arrives

New-vehicle prices in July remained largely unchanged from June, with only a slight decline month over month as incentive...

Velocity Stabilizes Restomod Industry With the Acquisition of Classic Recreations

In a strategic move to reinforce the strength and future of the industry, the world's largest bespoke restomod company...

‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Promises a $10K Auto Loan Tax Break — But 97% of Owners Will See Zero Savings

Refinancing through Caribou Can Save Millions Up to $1,692 A Year —Five Times More Than the New Auto Loan Deduction American drivers...