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In the grand scheme of things, turbocharging hasn’t been around very long. But, in its rather short time on the automotive scene, it’s been responsible for some truly impressive feats. For instance, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, the first road-legal, series-production car to surpass 250 mph, used four turbochargers to help force a massive amount of air into its 8.0-liter W16 engine. The incoming 2025 Chevrolet Corvette C8 ZR1 utilizes a pair of turbos to produce a whopping 1,064 horsepower. As with any invention or innovation, the turbocharger has its downsides. For one thing, turbos create an incredible amount of heat,…

A screenshot from a BYD video shows Wang Chuanfu, BYD’s chairman and president, announcing on May 28, 2026, that the company would assume full financial liability for traffic accidents in China caused by its city navigation assistance system. BYD said taking on L3 and L4 liability early shows confidence in its technology. LiDAR-equipped assisted driving system are available as an option across all BYD models for 12,000 yuan ($1,770). BYD (HKEX: 1211) has taken a bold step in the autonomous driving race by announcing it will assume full financial liability for traffic accidents caused by its urban navigate-on-autopilot system in…

Marcia Lucas, who edited ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Return of the Jedi,’ has died at 80. Star Wars Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar for editing the very first Star Wars film, has died at 80 years old from cancer. Lucas was the former wife of Star Wars creator George Lucas and helped shape the first two films in the franchise. She also edited Return of the Jedi, George Lucas’s American Graffiti, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award, and Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver, which earned her a BAFTA nom. As Variety has noted, Lucas played a significant role in…

The same idea applies to the car’s general proportions. A short front and long rear overhang, typical of most ICE-powered GTs and sports cars, is not just the result of packaging in a large engine and making sure there’s a big boot, but it also offers that same sense of movement, as if the body is being left behind as the wheels drive forward.  The Luce’s tight overhangs on both axles give a very ‘BEV’ form, as you’ll see on all manner of bespoke electric cars from Mercedes to Hyundai, but it just doesn’t translate on premium or luxury products.…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. If you’re afraid to go outside and want everybody to know it, Rezvani has got you covered. The custom builder started out with a reskinned Ariel Atom, but has pivoted to “tactical” vehicles that combine the underpinnings of existing off-roaders with extra-aggro styling. The latest addition to the lineup is the Fortress, a Ford F-150 Raptor that Rezvani says delivers “tactical luxury redefined.” The name Fortress is appropriate, because this pickup looks like it’s made from reinforced…

A new bill extending home and community solar incentive programs has passed both houses of the Connecticut Senate, and just needs Governor Ned Lamont’s signature to make it into law. It’s taken us a while to parse through it, but one thing is clear: batteries are the big winners. We should clarify here that this isn’t a rebate. Instead, the new legislation in CT House Bill 5340 extends Connecticut’s existing Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (RRES) program and related community solar incentives through the end of 2035, providing some long-term financial planning stability for both homeowners and installers alike. The more interesting…

Tired of hearing about Ferrari’s electric car that looks like it put another car in a Ferrari-shaped koozie? Think the wheels are falling off of the Italian supercar company now? Just wait. CarBuzz has discovered a new patent from Ferrari filed with the USPTO that will have the wheels actually coming off. For safety, of course. Patent filings do not guarantee the use of such technology in future vehicles and are often used exclusively as a means of protecting intellectual property. Such a filing cannot be construed as confirmation of production intent. What If The Wheels Came Off? Ferrari Wheel…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Properly disposing of used car batteries is important. Whether lead-acid or newfangled lithium-ion, batteries contain toxic and potentially flammable chemicals that can leak if not handled properly. Three recent incidents around the country show that not everybody is aware of this fact. This past Friday, a City of Rio Bravo, Texas, garbage truck was damaged after a trash container full of car batteries was emptied into it, reports the Laredo Morning Times. A city official told the…

Chevrolet recently announced the Corvette Grand Sport, and while it’s the Admiral Blue paint and red accents that catch the eye, what’s underneath is far more interesting, in our opinion. With this model, Chevy is introducing the next generation of LS V8 engine to its mid-engined supercar. The LS6 motor is here to move this evergreen nameplate into a new era. You know the recipe for the Corvette engine, where the phrase “no replacement for displacement” is more true than in any other supercar. Chevy engineers have looked past hybrids and turbochargers for this latest powerplant, yet you might not…

Meta’s ambitions for smart glasses are no secret anymore. The company has spent the past few years convincing people that AI belongs on their face. Now, if a new report is accurate, it wants to move even closer to them. According to a report from The Information, Meta is developing an AI-powered pendant that it plans to begin testing over the next year. The wearable would join an increasingly crowded lineup of AI hardware, but unlike smart glasses, this device may spend its days quietly listening from around your neck. That idea sounds familiar because it is. Meta acquired AI…