Best-Looking BMW M, $56K Tesla Rocket, Honda 880K Recall
PLUS: $30K Ford EV Truck, Temerario Spied, British Classics
Releases & Reviews
The BMW M Concept Neue Klasse Is the Best Looking M Car in Years
This concept previews BMW's first electric M3, with a motor at each wheel and a bespoke cell chemistry that charges and recoups energy faster than typical EVs. A combustion version is still coming, but the racing-inspired design—flared fenders and endurance-style yellow running lights—is the real headline.
2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance First Test: Affordable Speed
Nothing else this quick comes close to the Model 3 Performance's $56,380 price—it rips to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and runs the quarter in 11.1 seconds at 123.2 mph (198 km/h). The Ioniq 5 N and Corvette cost thousands more; only real-world range disappoints.
Technology, Market Data & Analysis
What Happened to the Steering Wheel? The Squircle Drives the Future
As automakers move gauge clusters to the base of the windshield, the round steering wheel is morphing into the "squircle"—flat top and bottom, rounded sides. Pioneered on the Lucid Gravity and Lincoln's big-screen models, it's a friendlier compromise than Tesla's polarizing yoke, keeping your eyes on the road.
The Three Types Of Automatic Transmissions—And How They Actually Work
A clear breakdown of the three automatics on sale today: the torque-converter "slushbox" prized for smoothness, the dual-clutch that swaps pre-selected gears for lightning-quick shifts in performance cars, and the gearless CVT that uses variable pulleys to chase maximum fuel efficiency.
Car Culture
Ford Made A Fake Two-Seater Thunderbird That Caught The Eye Of Elvis, But It Didn't End Well
To fake a sporty two-seater, Ford's 1962 Thunderbird Sports Roadster hid its rear seats under a fiberglass tonneau. Elvis bought one of the first—then its delicate wire wheels collapsed mid-corner. Just 1,427 sold, and authentic 340-hp (254 kW) M-Code examples now fetch up to $100,000.
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda on Bring a Trailer Is One Wild Wedge
William Towns's wedge-shaped Lagonda was Aston Martin's Countach moment—a Blade Runner sedan with an LED dash and an Eighties console phone. Its 5.3-liter V-8 makes 263 horsepower (196 kW) and 292 pound-feet (396 Nm); this maroon example matches Evel Knievel's, with bidding ending June 15.
Miscellaneous
Honda Recalls 880,000 SUVs For Wheels That Could Fall Off
Inadequately painted rear subframes can corrode and let the rear wheels misalign or even detach on 880,000 Hondas—the 2016–2022 Pilot, 2017–2023 Ridgeline, 2019–2023 Passport, and 2014–2020 Acura MDX. Dealers will fit a reinforcement kit; Honda reports no related injuries so far.
Someone Illegally Dumped Hundreds of Tires on This Guy's Property Without Him Knowing
Khanh Tran bought a 1.2-acre (0.5-hectare) Portland lot only to find it buried under hundreds of illegally dumped tires stacked six feet (1.8 m) high—one pile even formed a makeshift room. The county is waiving his fines, but the cleanup is on him.
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Ford's Tiny $30,000 EV Pickup Totally Counts As A Truck, And It Could Be A True People's Car
Ford's CEO is downplaying the "truck" label, but the rear-drive, $30,000 EV—targeting 300 miles (483 km) of range with more cabin room than a RAV4—could be a genuine modern people's car.
Spied: Lamborghini's Next Temerario Is Already On The Way
Caught testing at the Nürburgring, the drop-top Temerario Spyder pairs a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with three electric motors for 907 horsepower (677 kW)—and should nearly match the coupe's 2.7-second sprint to 60 mph.
Reports: Lincoln Corsair Compact SUV Could Live On
A year after Ford signaled the compact Corsair's demise, NHTSA filings point to a 2027 model—likely China-built, all-wheel drive, and powered by a 2.0-liter hybrid.
Mitsubishi's Next SUV Could Revive An Iconic Off-Road Trim
With the ladder-frame Pajero returning this fall, a Mitsubishi executive says reviving the rally-bred Ralliart performance trim "would be lovely"—reawakening a badge that once battled Subaru's STI.
Someone Crashed a McLaren GT, So Why Not Buy the Carbon Fiber Shell and Turn It Into a Race Car Bed?
The bare carbon-fiber tub from a wrecked McLaren GT—a car that cost about $210,000 new—is on eBay for $2,624.99, ready to become a race-car bed, sim rig, or even a porch swing.
These 5 British Classics Are Ready for Summer
Hagerty Marketplace and restoration shop It's Alive Automotive are auctioning ten British classics built between 1948 and 1976—mostly convertibles—led by a rare left-hand-drive Jaguar XK150-S and a six-cylinder MGC masquerading as an MGB.
Tested: 2026 Toyota C-HR Has EV Hustle, Lacks Dynamic Delight
The reborn C-HR packs a 338-horsepower (252 kW) dual-motor EV punch and hits 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, but numb steering and a 230-mile (370 km) real-world highway range keep it from true sportiness.