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2025-08-25

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Releases & Reviews

The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Precision Package Is the Answer: Video Review (2 minute read)

The Precision Package sharpens an already brilliant CT5-V Blackwing with revised suspension tuning and optional carbon ceramic brakes. The supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 and six speed manual remain ferocious, while curb weight around 4,000 pounds (1,812 kg) undercuts German rivals, amplifying chassis finesse and steering feel.

Test: 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Appeals to the Head, Not the Heart (5 minute read)

Honda’s updated midsize two row aims for rational appeal: the TrailSport’s crisp steering and torque vectoring rear differential deliver secure traction, posting 0.80 g in testing. Ride quality stays family friendly, and Honda claims a 50 percent stiffer body, though overall character skews competent rather than stirring.

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Technology, Market Data & Analysis

Corvette C8 Z06 and ZR1 Recalled over Refueling Fire Risk (2 minute read)

GM issued a voluntary recall and stop sale for 2023–2026 Corvette Z06 and the 1,064 hp (794 kW) ZR1 after tests showed spilled fuel near the filler could be sucked by a radiator fan into the engine bay and ignite. Fix pending under Program N252514930; plan reroutes overflow.

Tesla is dragging its feet in reporting FSD and Autopilot crashes to the government (2 minute read)

Federal investigators say Tesla submitted crash reports for Autopilot and FSD long after required deadlines, which mandate Level 2 incidents be filed within one or five days. The probe examines whether Tesla’s months late submissions obscured patterns in assist related crashes and violated NHTSA reporting rules.

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Car Culture

Chris Harris on Cars | Driving the Bugatti Veyron for sale on Car and Classic (9 minute watch)

On Chris Harris on Cars, Harris drives a Bugatti Veyron listed on Car & Classic, exploring how its quad turbo 8.0 liter W16 delivers turbine smooth thrust, huge braking, and surprising civility. He reflects on aging tech and running costs, yet revels in the car’s singular theatre.

One of the Most Iconic 1950s Custom Cars With Glowing Goodyear Tires Is for Sale (5 minute read)

Goodyear’s illuminated tires—1950s polyurethane shells lit by 18 bulbs—reappear as Jim Street’s wild Golden Sahara II heads to Mecum. After stints at the Petersen and Chicago’s Klairmont Kollections, the celebrity custom returns to market, spotlighting a futurist fad that dazzled more than it proved practical.

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Miscellaneous

You Can Buy this 1,000 HP Supercharged Godzilla V8  for $39,000 (2 minute read)

A Florida built Proformance Unlimited ‘Godzilla’ crate V8 on eBay advertises 1,000 horsepower (746 kW) from a turnkey supercharged setup for $39,000. The standard 7.3 liter makes 430 horsepower (321 kW) and 475 lb ft (644 Nm); this build claims four figure output with a fully assembled, drop in package.

Toyota Drops Impressive 2025 Tacoma TRD Pro Lease Deal for August (3 minute read)

Toyota’s August lease for the 2025 Tacoma TRD Pro pencils to $913 per month with $3,999 due at signing on a 36 month term and 12,000 miles (19,308 km) annually. Opting for 10,000 miles (16,090 km) drops the payment to $897; two years’ maintenance are included.

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Quick Links

EV SUV Big Test! New Tesla Model Y vs. 6 Challengers (Only One Aced the Test) (16 minute read)

A seven-SUV showdown measures real-world range, charging curves, ride and handling, ADAS tuning, and packaging, exposing meaningful gaps in braking feel, cabin space efficiency, and cold-weather charge rates.

The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Is a 600-Horsepower Electric Jeep (24 minute watch)

On Doug DeMuro, the dual-motor Wagoneer S targets 600 horsepower (447 kW), showcasing quiet highway manners, generous cargo space, intuitive one-pedal driving, and cohesive off-road software.

We Hear The Nissan Xterra Is Coming Back (If Washington Doesn’t Kill It First) (4 minute read)

Trademark filings and a teaser silhouette suggest a compact, roof-railed EV Xterra; leadership says a revival is under active study, contingent on U.S. policy incentives and profitability.

Jaguar Boss: Where We Go from Here (6 minute read)

Managing director Rawdon Glover outlines a low-volume, ultra-luxury electric pivot—Type 00 GT-led design, simplified lineup, curated ownership experiences, and disciplined pricing—to rebuild margins, maintain exclusivity, and sharpen brand identity.

2026 Jeep Cherokee vs. Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4: Comparing Specs (3 minute read)

Cherokee returns hybrid-only with standard AWD, challenging CR-V and RAV4 hybrids that offer optional AWD; packaging appears competitive while official pricing and EPA fuel-economy figures remain unannounced.

Acura Isn't Giving Up on Sporty Cars: 'The SUV Is Not Everything' (3 minute read)

Katsushi Inoue signals Acura will reintroduce sedans and sports cars alongside SUVs, leveraging Integra continuity while engineering resources incubate enthusiast-focused models and a clearer performance identity.

Long Live the BMW iDrive Knob (3 minute read)

An ode to BMW’s rotary iDrive controller argues knobs cut distraction versus touch-only interfaces, enabling eyes-off inputs and tactile confirmation as rivals increasingly delete physical controls.

Ford CEO Jim Farley Wants an Off-Road Raptor Supercar (2 minute read)

Jim Farley envisions a partially electric, desert-ready Raptor supercar with about 1,000 horsepower (746 kW), digital-first controls, and long-travel, rally-bred hardware exceeding 911 Dakar and Huracán Sterrato ambitions.

AMG G63 v V8 Defender Octa: DRAG RACE (24 minute watch)

On carwow, AMG G63 and V8 Defender Octa duel in standing and roll races, exposing traction strategies, launch-control aggression, gear spacing, and weight differences that swing results by format.