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1,064-HP Corvette ZR1, EV Sales Drop, V-8 Wrangler
PLUS: RS6 Farewell, Subaru Baja Returns, CX-5 Cuts
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2026-02-16
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Releases & Reviews
The twin-turbo 5.5-liter flat-plane-crank V-8 delivers 1,064 hp (794 kW) and 828 lb-ft (1,123 Nm) of torque, rocketing to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds. This epic road-trip-format review puts the most powerful Corvette ever through 335 miles (539 km) of Los Angeles traffic and canyon roads, revealing a surprisingly refined daily driver beneath the hypercar performance.
The 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 returns with 470 hp (351 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) in a new Willys trim that drops the starting price to $71,990, thousands less than previous 392 models. After a brief "Final Edition" farewell, Jeep's fire-breathing off-roader refuses to retire, proving the V-8 Wrangler still has life left in it.
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Technology, Market Data & Analysis
In a previously unreported strategic shift, the world's fourth-largest automaker has quietly reintroduced diesel versions of at least seven models across Europe, including the Peugeot 308 and DS No. 4. The move comes as EV sales lag expectations and both Europe and the U.S. ease emissions targets that would allow combustion engines to stick around longer.
According to S&P Global data, U.S. EV registrations fell 0.4% in 2025, the first decline since mass-market electrics launched roughly 15 years ago. Despite still totaling 1.3 million units, EVs slipped to 7.8% of the overall market, coinciding with the repeal of the federal tax credit at the end of last year.
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Car Culture
Doug DeMuro tackles the definitive debate: which cars from the past three decades truly changed the automotive landscape? From game-changing EVs to the SUVs that reshaped the market, the ranking is sure to spark passionate disagreement among enthusiasts.
A behind-the-scenes tour of Icon 4x4's Los Angeles facility reveals how Jonathan Ward and his team transform vintage Ford Broncos and Toyota FJ40 Land Cruisers into bespoke off-road machines. Since 1996, the shop has set the standard for restomods that blend classic styling with modern engineering.
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Miscellaneous
Tesla's new Powershare Grid Support pilot program lets Cybertruck owners feed stored battery energy back into the Texas power grid during peak demand, earning credits on their electric bills in return. The vehicle-to-grid technology also doubles as automatic home backup power during outages.
The bankruptcy of First Brands Group is sending shockwaves through the aftermarket parts industry, with storied brands like StopTech, Centric, and Raybestos ceasing operations and hundreds of workers losing their jobs. Major retailers like NAPA had already been distancing themselves for months, signaling the collapse was expected across the supply chain.
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Quick Links
savagegeese gives the final Audi RS6 Avant Performance a thorough send-off, exploring what makes this twin-turbo V-8 super wagon an irreplaceable breed as electrification looms.
Top Gear tests the Kimera EVO38, a more powerful evolution of the rally-inspired restomod that the channel previously called the greatest performance car on the planet.
Ford is developing a second budget pickup alongside the Maverick as part of its plan to launch five models under $40,000 by 2030.
Subaru Australia confirms internal talks about a dual-cab ute that could revive the cult-classic Baja nameplate and compete directly with the Ford Maverick.
Dutch company Autoforma has reimagined the classic P1800ES shooting brake with a turbocharged five-cylinder engine, revised suspension, and bold color options across three trim levels.
The new badge retains Alpina's mechanical heritage but ditches the red-and-blue shield, signaling the next chapter as BMW prepares to relaunch it as a standalone brand.
From simplified steering-wheel stitching to countless hidden changes, Mazda is quietly trimming costs on the redesigned CX-5 to protect margins amid punishing tariffs.
The Tourbillon's analog instrument cluster functions like a Swiss timepiece, with watchmaking-grade craftsmanship visible behind a fixed-hub steering wheel.
Costly write-offs from scrapped EV programs are hitting Honda's bottom line hard, prompting a fundamental strategy review and a pivot toward hybrids.
Built to celebrate Ford Australia's 1-2 finish at the 1977 Bathurst 1000, this special-edition Falcon XC Cobra is a fascinating piece of motorsport history from Down Under.
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