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For a province that doesn’t exist within the DC Universe, Ontario has a peculiar number of 1:1 Batmobiles. There are at least two Keaton/Burton Era Batmobiles on the road, and soon, thanks to Fugitive Custom Cars, two West Era/Barris cars. Contributing two to the local streets one might Fugtive is known for building “Star Cars”. Jason Roberts is a hot rod guy, not a nerd like me, and when he started Fugitive Customs, his goal was to be involved in building as many high-quality vehicles as possible. Jason Roberts is a hot rod guy, not a nerd like me, and…

HP Tuners has unlocked the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s engine control module.  A ZR1 with the tune made 1,180 horsepower and 1,094 pound-feet of torque at the rear wheels.   The ECU upgrade is available starting at $1,499.   HP Tuners has unlocked the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s engine control module (ECM). Despite General Motors attempting to prevent tuning with new cybersecurity measures, the aftermarket company has launched an upgrade for the model that can deliver nearly 1,200 horsepower at the rear wheels.   A stock ZR1 makes 1,064 hp and 828 lb-ft of torque from the twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter flat-plane-crank V8 engine.…

Today, we regard Honda’s S2000 as one of the Japanese automaker’s most revered sports cars. The compact two-door boasts both agility, power and superb handling, making it an instant classic in the automotive world. Not least because of a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter inline-four which seemed to be able to rev for as long as you could keep your right foot planted in the corner. Base Trim Engine 2.2L Inline-4 Gas Base Trim Transmission 6-Speed Manual Base Trim Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive That wailing sound of the four-cylinder, though, nearly never made it to the production line. When Honda lifted the covers…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. British firm Evoluto Automobili’s remastering of the Ferrari F355 is finally ready for production. The company said in a press release that it has just completed an extensive testing program to ensure the restomod delivers on all the specs promised when it was first shown in 2024. The engineers checked another important box: making the 355 by Evoluto sound epic. Echoing off the walls of Catesby Tunnel—a former railroad tunnel in northern England converted into a testing…

It’s the annual Executive Outlook feature in Jobber News, where we hear from 10 distribution leaders about what they see taking place in our industry today. We asked them three questions about the next 12 months: How can the industry leverage technology (AI, predictive analytics, demand forecasting) to improve business (optimize inventory levels, distribution efficiency)? What are some lasting impacts or lessons that the industry has learned from the last year? Where will jobbers, distributors, and/or suppliers find success in 2026? Check out what they had to say. You can read the intro to the feature below. Flip through the…

Automotive BMW Group is taking the next step into what it calls “Physical AI,” and this time it’s happening on home turf. The company says it will deploy humanoid robots in production in Germany for the first time, launching a pilot project at BMW Group Plant Leipzig. The goal is not just to show off a sci-fi headline, but to see how AI-powered robots can plug into real, existing vehicle production, along with battery and component manufacturing. If that sounds like a big leap, BMW is framing it as the natural progression of a production system that already…

Rox Motor delivered 1,298 vehicles in February, surging 114% year-on-year. Major Chinese EV makers will announce their February delivery figures tomorrow. Rox Motor Monthly Deliveries 2024-2026 Month 2024 2025 2026 January 555 1,028 February 606 1,298 March 1,056 April 1,128 May 1,236 June 1,259 July 1,316 August 1,358 September 1,398 October 1,426 November 1,452 December 1,268 2,528 Rox Motor monthly deliveries 2024 2025 2026 China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) maker Rox Motor maintained its robust year-on-year growth momentum as deliveries climbed over the past year. Data released by the company on Saturday showed February deliveries reached 1,298 units, surging over…

Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro, and it’s immediately clear that this is the company’s boldest attempt yet to compete with the iPad Pro. With a design unmistakably inspired by Apple’s premium tablet and a strong focus on keyboard-centric productivity, Xiaomi is signalling that the Android tablet segment is ready to take pro-level computing more seriously. At the core of the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro is the Snapdragon 8 Elite platform A chipset that brings the kind of performance usually reserved for high-end smartphones and some laptops. This makes the tablet capable of handling demanding apps, complex…

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes When it comes to selling your car, it is only natural to want the highest possible price. Whether you are selling privately, part exchanging or using an online buying platform, the goal remains the same: maximise value and minimise hassle. Your car is an asset. Like any asset, its value depends on presentation, documentation, condition and buyer confidence. The good news is that increasing your car’s resale value does not always require expensive upgrades. Often, small, strategic improvements make the biggest difference. Here is how to make your car worth more money before you sell…

A not quite beautiful little car, the Megane Coupé was nevertheless pleasing enough on the eye, and the wallet, to sell in surprising numbers for a machine of compromised practicality.  The compromise was a boot as usable as the darker recesses of an understair cupboard, but, the two-door Megane cost little more than the five-door and for this you got a distinctive, well-kitted car that looked decidedly more glamorous. And being a derivative of one of Renault’s best-sellers, it didn’t cost any more to run or insure.  Such practicalities matter, and were a major reason why there were once so many…