California’s New $1 Billion Electric Truck Rebate Program in May 2026: Which 2026 and 2027 EV Pickups Qualify, How Much Drivers and Fleets Can Save, and What It Means for Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevrolet Silverado EV, Tesla Cybertruck, and Rivian R1T
California’s latest move to electrify its truck market is not a modest tweak. In May 2026, state officials unveiled a new $1 billion electric truck rebate program aimed at cutting the upfront cost of battery-electric pickups and commercial trucks for individual buyers, small…
Sarah Greenfield
Toyota and Lexus Expand 2026 EV Fast-Charging Access: What the New Charging Upgrades Mean for bZ, RZ, and 2027 Electric Models
Toyota and Lexus are making a meaningful change to the day-to-day EV ownership experience for 2026, and it goes well beyond a routine spec update.
Sarah Greenfield
The 2026 Track Day Starter Guide: How New Enthusiasts Are Prepping Daily-Driven GR86s, Civic Type Rs, Elantra Ns, and Miatas Without Ruining Reliability
There’s a reason the paddock at beginner HPDE events in 2026 looks different than it did a decade ago. Alongside dedicated track toys and battered E36s, you’ll now see rows of daily-driven Toyota GR86s, Honda Civic Type Rs, Hyundai Elantra Ns, and Mazda Miatas wearing masking…
Mike Wrenchworth
2026 EV Delays and Cancellations: Which Models Are Slipping, Why Automakers Are Pulling Back, and What It Means for Buyers
The 2026 electric-vehicle rollout is not going to plan. Across the industry, automakers are delaying launches, trimming production targets, and in some cases canceling programs outright as they confront slower-than-expected demand growth, high battery costs, changing incentives…
Sarah Greenfield
2026 Toyota C-HR Review: Does Toyota’s 338-HP Compact Crossover Deliver More Than Just Hype?
Toyota hasn’t exactly built its recent reputation on chaos. Competence, yes. Efficiency, absolutely. But a 338-hp Toyota C-HR ? That sounds like the sort of thing created by an over-caffeinated forum thread, not a product planning meeting in Aichi. And yet here we are.
Alex Torque
How Enthusiasts Are Using AI to Plan Car Mods in 2025: Fitment Checks, Budget Builds, and Avoiding Costly Mistakes
The smartest tool in a 2025 garage might not be a 10mm socket, a torque wrench, or a lift. It might be the AI chat window open on a laptop next to a half-disassembled Civic, Miata, Mustang, WRX, or GR86.
Mike Wrenchworth
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs Honda CR-V Hybrid: Which One Wins in the Real World?
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid are the two sensible shoes of the compact SUV world — except one of them has better grip, better fuel economy, and a bit more punch when the light turns green.
Alex Torque
Formula 1 in 2024: Calendar Changes and New Team Lineups
Formula 1 enters 2024 with the biggest calendar in its history and, unusually, no new drivers on the opening grid. The sport has stretched to 24 grands prix, brought China back after a five-year absence, restored Imola after last year’s flood cancellation, and shuffled several…
Sarah Greenfield
2025 Land Rover Defender 130: A Long-Term Review of Off-Road Prowess
The 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 is the Defender that looked at a 110, decided subtlety was for people who alphabetize spice racks, and bolted on enough rear overhang to seat the whole expedition party plus their regrettable luggage choices.
Alex Torque
Formula E 2024: New Teams and Tech Innovations to Watch
Formula E’s 2024 season is less about a clean-sheet reset and more about a sharper second year for the Gen3 rules. The cars are still the fastest, lightest and most energy-sensitive machines the championship has used, but the competitive picture has shifted: Jaguar has stacked…
Sarah Greenfield
Nissan Ariya 2024 Review: Is it the Most Practical Electric Crossover?
The 2024 Nissan Ariya is what happens when Nissan finally remembers it invented the mainstream EV hatchback, then decides to build one for adults with knees, luggage, and a mild hatred of brittle suspension tuning.
Alex Torque
Calculate Total Cost of Owning a Car Easily
Discover how to calculate the true cost of owning a car with our DIY guide. Learn to budget for fuel, insurance, and depreciation before you buy.
Mike Wrenchworth