Sunday, August 31, 2025

HEADLINES

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 DOCUMENTARY In a bold tribute to California's car...

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 Area showcases INSTEROID concept car...

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 retail stores by the end...

VinFast Celebrates Grand Opening of First California Dealership in San Diego

VinFast today announced that its first authorized dealership in California, VinFast San Diego, part of the Sunroad Automotive Group, successfully hosted its grand opening event...

All-new 2026 Jeep Cherokee at Jeep 4×4 City Camp Experience in New York Starring LL COOL J

The all-new 2026 Jeep® Cherokee was revealed in Brooklyn, New York, in front of thousands of Jeep fans, live and online, in an event...

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 return to NASCAR, starting with...

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.

Special livery package for 911 GT3 celebrates 50th anniversary of ANDIAL

Porsche is marking the 50th anniversary of ANDIAL with a new 911 GT3 (Type 992.2) design wrap that pays tribute to one of the...

Corvette CX and CX.R Vision Gran Turismo Concepts will Inspire the Future of Corvette Design

Chevrolet gave car enthusiasts and racing fans a glimpse of the high-performance future. Two Corvette concept cars, the Corvette CX and CX.R Vision Gran...

ZENDO ORIGINALS

VEHICLES

Nissan Bids Farewell to R35 GT-R as Final vehicle Rolls Off the Line

Approximately 48,000 units produced over 18-year production run Final vehicle to line-off is Premium edition T-Spec finished in Midnight purple...

VinFast Celebrates Grand Opening of First California Dealership in San Diego

VinFast today announced that its first authorized dealership in California, VinFast San Diego, part of the Sunroad Automotive Group, successfully...

All-new 2026 Jeep Cherokee at Jeep 4×4 City Camp Experience in New York Starring LL COOL J

The all-new 2026 Jeep® Cherokee was revealed in Brooklyn, New York, in front of thousands of Jeep fans, live...

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.

Special livery package for 911 GT3 celebrates 50th anniversary of ANDIAL

Porsche is marking the 50th anniversary of ANDIAL with a new 911 GT3 (Type 992.2) design wrap that pays...

Corvette CX and CX.R Vision Gran Turismo Concepts will Inspire the Future of Corvette Design

Chevrolet gave car enthusiasts and racing fans a glimpse of the high-performance future. Two Corvette concept cars, the Corvette...

Saleen Opens New Showroom Gallery at Titus-Will Ford in Tacoma, Establishing Exclusive Washington State Dealership

This past Saturday marked a significant milestone for automotive performance icon Saleen, as the company officially unveiled its brand-new...

Acura RSX Prototype Makes Global Debut at Monterey Car Week

Dramatically styled premium, performance SUV previews next-generation all-electric Acura model coming second half of 2026 Acura RSX will be the...

Karma Amaris, The World’s First Hybrid EREV Luxury Coupé, Takes Center Stage at Monterey Car Week

With Blistering Performance and Jaw-dropping Design, Amaris is Anticipated to Begin Production in Q4 2026 Following a preview of its...

Advances AI-Powered Dealership Innovation with New vAuto and UVeye Integration

Cox Automotive continues to redefine the future of automotive retail with the latest evolution of its vAuto platform, the...

AFTERMARKET

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...

Mopar Expands Offerings With New Affiliated Accessories Program

Wide range of more than 1,000 newly available accessories for all lifestyles are available from trusted aftermarket brands for...

2174HP Huracán STO – All Show & All Go – Turbosmart Titans

Precision Racing are known for their huge power and race winning V10 formula, and this Huracán STO takes it...

2wrap.com Launches the World’s First Fully Online 3D Car Wrap Rendering Platform

Peter Van Tilborg This year’s Independence Day marks a double celebration for us — not only July 4th, but also...

Garmin Unveils Tread 2: Rugged All-Terrain Navigators For Overland And SxS Adventures

Garmin has announced the release of the Tread 2 series, introducing the Overland Edition and the SxS Edition of...

MANSORY Customization Program with Power and Aerodynamics Precision for the BMW M5 (G90)

Strap in for one of Mansory’s most daring creations yet: the G90 BMW M5, now reimagined with jaw‑dropping carbon-fibre...

Why Pros Trust BoxoUSA Hand Carry Tool Boxes for Real-World Durability

BoxoUSA’s Hand Carry Tool Boxes deliver pro-level durability, tool control, and portability—backed by a lifetime warranty. Durability isn’t proven in...

PEOPLE

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...

Scott Krugger to Lead Stellantis North America Design

Krugger's appointment is the latest step in Chief Design Officer Ralph Gilles' new design organization. Stellantis announces the appointment of Scott Krugger to the...

Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Lucy Liu as Official Brand Voice, Ushering in a New Chapter of Storytelling for U.S. Campaigns

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced it is embarking on an important new chapter for brand marketing, unveiling Lucy Liu—award-winning...

Hagerty Appoints Marc Burns as Senior Vice President of Brand and Marketing

Hagerty, Inc., an automotive enthusiast brand and leading specialty vehicle insurance provider, has named Marc Burns as its new Senior Vice...

Mickey Thompson pre-runner Auction to support veteran non-profit Warfighter Made and the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame

Ed: Warfighter Made burst into my awareness over the last several months, I saw "Beefy" at the Mint 400,...

Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Announces the Class of 2025

 OFF-ROAD MOTORSPORTS HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 2025 July 1, 2025, Reno, Nevada – The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of...

The World’s Biggest Skyline Collection – R31 House and Shibata Tire

The world may be crazy about the second generation of the Skyline GT-R, with R34s, R32s and R32s continuing...

What it takes to be a YouTuber in 2025? BigTime Shares 5 Things They Learned a Year After Donut

Bigtime is Officially turning 1 year old today! To celebrate they go over some of the lessons they learned...

LIFESTYLE

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...

The MF Show – Chip Foose

In this episode of The MF Show, hosts Jerry Zaiden and Richard Waitas sit down with legendary car designer...

Jeep, Universal Launch Co-branded Marketing Campaign for ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ This Summer

Jeep® brand commercial celebrates the global theatrical release of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s action-packed cinematic event, "Jurassic World...

MOTORSPORT

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...

Toyota Charts Course for the 2025 Rebelle Rally

Co-founder of XOVERLAND and CEO of The Overland Collective, Rachelle Croft to enter rally in Toyota vehicle with co-driver...

Porsche develops 911 Cup race car for 2026 season launch

The new Porsche 911 Cup will make its world debut this summer. The comprehensively optimized one-make cup race car...

Henderson, Kincaid, Byng, Buth Win at Championship Off-Road Round 8

7/14/2025 Maxxis athletes dominated the podium at Championship Off-Road Rounds 7 and 8, with Jimmy Henderson, Keegan Kincaid, Nick Byng and Billy...

The Lamborghini Temerario GT3 – Born and bred in Sant’Agata Bolognese

RELEASE DATE: 11 Jul 2025   |   Sant’Agata Bolognese/Goodwood Introducing the first race car derived from the Temerario road model First competition model...

World’s fastest electric car on KW suspension: Rimac Nevera R goes 431.45 km/h (268.09 MPH)!

Time and again, our special OE customer Rimac sets the tarmac on fire with breathtaking records. Whether it’s going...

AO Racing, Wright Motorsports to contest GT classes at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

For the first time this season, the Porsche 911 GT3 R will take center stage with the IMSA WeatherTech...

EVENTS

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...

Subiefest 2025: Sunset, Speed, and Subaru Spirit at Santa Anita Park

There’s something about Subaru people. They’re the kind of community that doesn’t just show up to car events—they bring the...

North American Premiere of the New M2 CS, World Premiere of a Special Edition 8 Series, Art Cars on the Lawn at Pebble Beach...

North American Premiere of the 2026 BMW M2 CS at Legends of the Autobahn®. World Premiere of a special edition...

$10,000 Dollars – Winner Take All! 2025 Vegas to Reno

7/14/2025 Best in the Desert and the newly formed Pro Circuit Off Road division have teamed up to bring the...

Subaru Motorsports USA Returns to Goodwood Festival of Speed, Aiming for Shootout Glory and Rally Stage Thrills

The legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed (FOS) returns July 10–13, and Subaru Motorsports USA is set to make its mark once...

Motorlux Announces Bespoke Hospitality and Curated Vehicle Displays for Monterey Car Week Premier

Motorlux is set to return on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, once again kicking-off Monterey Car Week with a premium blend...

BUSINESS

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...

Lucid, Nuro, and Uber Partner on Next-Generation Autonomous Robotaxi Program

Lucid Group, Inc., Nuro, Inc., and Uber Technologies, Inc. announced a next-generation premium global robotaxi program created exclusively for...

Rivian Announces New East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta

500-person office space to complement new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Georgia. Rivian, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, and Atlanta Mayor Andre...

World’s fastest electric car on KW suspension: Rimac Nevera R goes 431.45 km/h (268.09 MPH)!

Time and again, our special OE customer Rimac sets the tarmac on fire with breathtaking records. Whether it’s going...

Mickey Thompson pre-runner Auction to support veteran non-profit Warfighter Made and the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame

Ed: Warfighter Made burst into my awareness over the last several months, I saw "Beefy" at the Mint 400,...

Toyota Affirms Commitment to Arizona Proving Grounds with New Investment

More than $50 million in new development includes 5.5-mile oval track and expanded capabilities for vehicle and technology testing...

Nissan CEO Faces Intense Shareholder Backlash at Annual Meeting

Ivan Espinosa, Nissan’s newly appointed CEO (effective April 1), faced a harsh reception from investors at the company’s annual...