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Ford has racked up many recalls over the last few years, and the costs are weighing down its bottom line. The automaker reported its second-quarter financial results this week and revealed that recall and warranty costs hit $2.3 billion over the last three months, costing the company $25.5 million a day. That's up a whopping $800 million compared to the first quarter.

Ford's Recalls Are Costing Billions

Today’s muscle car aficionado is well-versed on the second-generation Chrysler Hemi, which initially appeared in race form for the 1964 race season and in Street Hemi form from 1966 to 1971 in Dodge and Plymouth production cars. Because the Hemi had been in Chrysler cars from 1951 to 1958 in its original incarnation, the idea of a V-8 with hemispherical combustion chambers was not new, but as you can tell from author and publisher Ray Brock’s enthusiasm in the following cover feature from April 1964, it was nothing short of earth-shattering. —Johnny Hunkins.

Chrysler’s Second-Gen Hemi Engine Had a Seismic Impact on Hot Rodding

Sales of Stellantis’ American brands took a nosedive in the second quarter, with Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Ram all experiencing significant declines. Deliveries plummeted 21% to just 345,000 units. Ram, the truck-focused brand, suffered the steepest drop at 26%, although the arrival of the refreshed 2025 Ram 1500 later...

Stellantis’ Q2 Sales Plummet: Ram, Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler’s Struggles and Speculation on Future Jeep Gladiator Design

When Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group merged in 2021 to form Stellantis, the new automotive giant seemingly had one major flaw: an ungainly 14 brands to herd and feed. The expectation was that many would be killed off. This is an industry where even major companies tend to have two mouths to feed: a mainstream brand and a luxury one. Think Honda/Acura; Toyota/Lexus; Ford/Lincoln; Nissan/Infiniti. The Koreans have three: Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Tesla has only one: Tesla (we don’t count robots). Even General Motors, which had eight brands, axed four of them as part of its bankruptcy restructuring in 2009. Volkswagen is the only other automaker to buck the trend with a full stable of brands.

Kill, Sell, or Keep? Stellantis Ponders Fate of Maserati, Chrysler, and More

The 1,064-horsepower 2025 Corvette ZR1 has no equal. The last-generation ZR1 had a mere 755 horsepower—over 300 less than the C8 version. For that reason, developing this car presented some interesting challenges. How would the Corvette team develop the new ZR1's tires, suspension, and powertrain without having any data on something that powerful? The solution was interesting, to say the least.

Chevy Built One 850-HP Supercharged C8 Corvette Mule to Develop the ZR1

Well before the NSX, Honda had a beautiful wedge-shaped concept called the HP-X—the brand's first modern concept car. Designed by Pininfarina, the HP-X debuted at the 1984 Turin Motor Show and previewed a radical, ultra-aerodynamic sports car. The HP-X had a 2.0-liter V-6 engine derived from Honda's Formula 2...

Honda Revived Its Forgotten Wedge-Shaped Supercar Concept

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The YouTube channel Out of Spec Renew recently met up with the Classic EV Conversion team near Denver, CO to check out their 1980’s Pontiac Fiero GT conversion. The auto shop specializes in preserving the character of classic cars while electrifying them for the modern age. This well-executed Fiero GT conversion is the one that put them on the map.

Don’t Be Fooled: This Pontiac Fiero Has A Tesla Model S Powertrain

Cadillac has introduced the facelifted 2025 Escalade and Escalade-V. The refreshed SUV features a revised exterior and an all-new interior with a 55-inch display. The V8 engines carryover, but the 3.0-liter diesel has been dropped. The Escalade defines American luxury, but Cadillac is elevating things for 2025. As part of...

2025 Cadillac Escalade Gets A Jaw-Dropping Interior With 55-Inch Display

Cadillac’s big hauler gains an update for 2025. I won’t say the current fifth-generation Escalade is aging, but 2021 was its last major redesign. In the world of autos, that’s an eternity. Sure, the company has poked and prodded its iconic SUV since, updating some styling details and adding new tech inside to keep with the times.

These 2025 Escalade Changes Were Long Overdue and Cadillac Delivered

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A Laughing Rival to the Lamborghini Urus. The era of powerful, combustion-engine SUVs may be nearing its end as automakers, including Jeep under the Stellantis umbrella, shift focus to electric vehicles. However, the legacy of the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk remains strong among petrolheads who appreciate raw, unbridled power. The Trackhawk, known for its formidable Hellcat V8 engine, continues to captivate enthusiasts even though it's no longer in production.

Widebody Jeep Trackhawk

The Dodge Charger’s journey from its inception as a luxury-oriented fastback to its iconic status as a muscle car is a compelling narrative within automotive history. Introduced in 1966 as a distinctive challenger to the Rambler Marlin, the first-generation Charger struggled to capture the public’s imagination. A dramatic...

The Rarity and Legacy of the 1967 Dodge Charger: Exploring Its Unique 383 V8 and Four-Speed Manual Configuration in the Muscle Car World

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SEBASTIAN, FL – Authorities in Florida said Friday that one man is facing charges after he sold around five pounds of cocaine and thousands of fentanyl pills to an undercover detective. The Indian River county Sheriff’s Office said the bust was the result of a months-long investigation that involved...

Tractor Supply Drug Sting Shocker: Undercover Bust Uncovers Massive Fentanyl Haul!

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Maserati bid farewell to the Levante after an eight-year run, leaving a void in the luxury SUV segment. However, the Italian automaker isn’t leaving the game for good. A next-generation Levante is on the horizon, and it’s taking a significant departure from its predecessor. This new Levante will...

Maserati’s Future with the Electric Levante: A Luxurious SUV Set to Compete with BMW and Tesla with Multiple Powertrain Options

When Chrysler introduced its first minivan to American consumers way back in the early ‘80s, its family-friendly features, car-like maneuverability, and affordable price earned it thousands of fans and automotive industry imitators. Few of these fans were drawn to the minivan market sector by the promise of any semblance of high performance, however. This particular 1989 Plymouth Voyager SE minivan currently available on Bring A Trailer might change some minds about that. It’s powered by a modified 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-four with a Shelby-branded valve cover attached to an aftermarket five-speed manual transaxle that exhales through a straight-piped exhaust system.

Please Autocross This Souped-Up, Turbocharged, Manual-Swapped 1989 Plymouth Voyager

Long before muscle cars were a cultural phenomenon, the Oldsmobile Super 88 was already capturing the hearts of performance enthusiasts. While the 1949 model ignited their passion, it was the 1953 Super 88 that truly demanded attention. Brothers Bill and Bob Glazier, two such enthusiasts, yearned for something more than...

1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 by George Barris: A Custom Convertible Blending Chevrolet, Ford, and Mercury Elements with a Rocket V8

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Chrysler Nearly Built Its Own Viper. Here's Why It Failed

Speed 0-60 MPH 4.5 Seconds (est.) Base Price $60,000 (est.) The Chrysler Firepower concept debuted at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show as a follow-up to the...

Chrysler Nearly Built Its Own Viper. Here's Why It Failed

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