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The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Last week, David “Heavy D” Sparks, one of the big-bearded Diesel Brothers guys of YouTube and Discovery Channel fame, was taken to jail over failure to pay about $850,000 in fees related to a Clean Air Act lawsuit. After being locked up for three days, he had a hearing where a judge ordered his immediate release. While it initially looked like he was just flouting criminal fines when this story first broke last week, that’s not exactly…

Customer service is slipping, according to a new GoDaddy Consumer Pulse survey, with nearly half of shoppers saying the quality of support has declined. The survey of 1,500 consumers found that only one in five believe that service has improved, while 42 per cent say it has worsened. And there’s a generational divide. Among Gen X and Boomers, just 12 per cent think service has improved, compared to 29 per cent of Gen Z and 31 per cent of Millennials. Younger consumers appear more optimistic but also have higher expectations for speed and convenience. “The generational divide is striking. Young…

Following up its collaboration GX550 from earlier this year, the duo is back with a collection of styles suited for the golf course. The game of golf keeps evolving as its popularity grows, and a younger generation of athletes is looking to take on a lifetime sport. While country clubs still hold tight to their traditional rules and dress codes, the game itself has started to adapt with modern times, and nowhere is that more visible than in fashion. Malbon Golf has been leading the charge, creating styles that respect the old-school dress code but bring a fresh, imaginative edge…

Automotive Toyota fans did not get the supercar reveal they were hoping for this week, but we did get clarity on when to set our alarms. Chairman Akio Toyoda confirmed that the long teased GR GT will make its full debut at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon. The Fuji Speedway breadcrumbs and that billboard pairing the 2000GT and LFA with a shadowy newcomer were not misdirection. The car is real, just arriving on a slightly longer countdown. The announcement came alongside a flurry of Toyota news that included a Century Coupe and a fresh Corolla concept. In a…

Concept cars are one of the most interesting ways for car enthusiasts to gain insight into what an automaker wants to develop in the future, from design to technology to propulsion methods. Nearly three and a half decades ago, Audi unveiled a fascinating concept car called the Quattro Spyder. This concept showcased the direction the brand wanted to go in: it had a futuristic look and a dual character, being somewhat of a halfway point between a supercar and an everyday vehicle. If the Quattro Spyder had moved into the production stage, it could have made an amazing “daily supercar”:…

As the luxury watch world grows larger by the day, with innovative new brands and watchmakers with a fresh take on an age-old art, being a pioneer with over a century of history adds that extra layer of heritage and authenticity. For Zenith, and its now 160-year legacy, watchmaking has transformed into the perfect balancing act between tradition and innovation. The new DEFY Zero G Sapphire limited editions take one of Zenith’s most mind-bending complications and wrap it in crystal-clear artistry. Offered in two variations, one transparent and one in deep blue sapphire, each model is limited to just ten…

Most pet frogs are calm, quiet and easy to observe. They don’t need walks or grooming, and many species thrive on a simple diet of insects. Frogs also require less space than many other pets, making them ideal for small homes. Tree frogs, aquatic frogs and terrestrial frogs each have unique needs, but all share one thing in common: They do best when their environment mimics nature. Many species live in warm, humid climates and benefit from live plants, natural substrates (soil), and clean water in their enclosures to stay healthy. Some frogs—like dart frogs and red-eyed tree frogs—display bold…

Automotive Mercedes-Benz just dropped a concept that feels both familiar and wildly new. Meet the Vision Iconic, a retro flavored EV that channels the brand’s golden era while previewing the software and hardware it believes will define the next one. Think 500K glamour with hints of 300 SL, W108, W111, and 600 Pullman, then filter it through a contemporary Art Deco lens. The result is a grand, imposing shape that looks like it rolled out of a movie set and into a design lab. Yes, the grille is enormous and illuminated, and here it finally makes visual sense.…

The year was 2004. You could still buy a Pontiac, a Honda Element, a Subaru Baja, a Mercury, or a Saturn Ion. Bluetooth hadn’t quite joined the party yet, but if your car was fancy enough, it may have had iPod integration. The Honda Ridgeline was first shown as a concept. Chrysler had just launched the new LX-platformed series of rear-drive products that would take the HEMI V8 to the mainstream, and the last-ever car from Oldsmobile would roll off the assembly line as the brand was being wound down. That last-ever car was a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero, with a…

Rolex gave us the chance to immerse ourselves in the world of Petit Le Mans. One of the oldest traditions in motorsport, endurance racing has been one of the most revered challenges to take place behind the wheel of an automobile for over a hundred years, almost as long as the production automobile has been in existence. For many of the decades that endurance racing has defined the pinnacle of motorsport, Rolex has been a close partner with the races and the people that bring them to life. Now, with an expanded partnership between Rolex and IMSA, we got the…